Period Inspiration:

This refined caned armchair reflects the domestic elegance of mid-eighteenth-century France, when the port city of Bordeaux prospered as one of Europe’s most cultivated mercantile centres. Executed in the Louis XV idiom, the chair exemplifies the restrained Rococo taste favoured in urban townhouses - lighter, more intimate, and less ceremonial than court furniture from Paris or Versailles.

The gently serpentine crest rail, carved with asymmetrical foliage, flows into a shaped back framed by continuous mouldings. Both seat and back are traditionally caned, a practical and fashionable choice in warmer regions and well-ventilated interiors. The arms terminate in softly rolled scrolls, while the cabriole legs - arched and tapering - are enriched with low-relief leaf carving and end in subtle pad feet. A shaped apron with carved central motif completes the composition.

Such a chair would have originally furnished a Bordeaux hôtel particulier or salon, intended for conversation, correspondence, and refined leisure rather than formal display. This armchair stands as an authentic expression of eighteenth-century French domestic design - elegant, humane in scale, and quietly confident in craftsmanship.

Material – Teak wood and Cane

Dimensions in Inches:
Height: 38
Width: 24
Depth: 23
Seat Height: 18

Delivery Timeline - Every piece from The Collectors is crafted to order. Production and delivery typically require 4–6 weeks, with occasional extensions reflecting the care, materials, and finishing each object demands.

Customisation – Please email us at hi@thecollectors.in or call at 9886331003, before placing the order, in case you want to customise the wood type, dimensions or polish.

The price mentioned includes all taxes and delivery.

Item code - TCC20

Please Note:
Product images are for design reference. Each piece is individually handcrafted, and natural variations in finish, leather tone, wood grain, and dimensions are part of its character, which make each piece unique. Photographs will be shared during production for your review. Materials such as fabric, leather, and hardware are subject to availability; suitable choices will be offered for your selection where required.