colonial planter chair

A design that is still as current today as it was in Colonial times … During the 1700’s the British Colonial Planters in India needed something to sit on – presumably to watch the workers from a more comfortable vantage point. And so the Colonial Planters Chair was born … And they can still be seen in countless locations across India – an ageing legacy of Colonial times. The original design, in typical self-indulgent style, had flaps under the armrests that folded out to become leg rests – presumably for when the Planter felt like having a snooze while the slaves worked! Our design has all the sinuous curves and ornate leg work of the original but is finished to a very high standard in Teak with a hand-woven synthetic rattan seat for the maximum comfort value and a stylish appearance. The wide, flat armrests remain the same and are still perfect for holding drinks and the like. The synthetic weave is Ecolene – one of the highest quality synthetic weaves on th...

Price £ 399.99