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Dutch Indonesia Colonial Chair

Pair of Dutch Colonial Plantation Chairs from Java, Indonesia c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
An elegant pair of early 20th Century Dutch colonial chairs with cane seats from Java, Indonesia
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Chairs

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Cane, Wood

Dutch Colonial Indonesian Cane and Wood Plantation Chair with Extending Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Dutch Colonial Indonesian cane and wood plantation chair from the 20th century with
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs

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Cane, Wood

Dutch Colonial Teakwood 'Burgomaster' Chair 19th Century
Located in Bjuråker, SE
This beautiful Burgomaster colonial chair is raised on six cabriole legs with lion-paw feet, and
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Antique Late 19th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Chairs

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Cane, Hardwood, Teak

Dutch Colonial 1900s Plantation Lounge Chair with Curving Seat and Slats
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Dutch Colonial plantation lounge chair from the early 20th century, with curving seat
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20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs

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Wood

Javanese Vintage Dutch Colonial Plantation Wooden Lounge Chair with Slanted Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Javanese Dutch Colonial plantation lounge chair from Madura, Indonesia. Born in Madura
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs

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Wood

Dutch Colonial Period Wood and Rattan Lounge Chair with Extending Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Dutch Colonial period wood and rattan lounge plantation chair with slanted, curving back
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs

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Cane, Wood

Dutch Colonial Early 20th Century Plantation Lounge Chair with Brown Leather
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Dutch Colonial period Indonesian wooden plantation lounge chair from the early 20th century with
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Dutch Colonial Wood and Rattan Lounge Chair with Slanted Back and Carved Finials
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Dutch Colonial wooden lounge chair from the early 20th century with slanted rattan back, long
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs

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Rattan, Wood

Dutch Colonial Teak Dining Room Chairs with Carved Radiating Backs, Set of Six
Located in Yonkers, NY
A set of six Dutch Colonial teak wood dining chairs from the 20th century with two arms and four
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

Dutch Colonial Indonesian Hardwood Four Chair-Back Settee, Late 17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An Indonesian Javanese rosewood (sono keeling) four chair-back settee Java, probably Jakarta
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Antique Early 18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Furniture

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Cane, Hardwood

Antique Indonesian Teak Plantation Lounge Chair from Madura with Slanted Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Dutch Colonial early 20th century plantation lounge chair from Madura, Indonesia with
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Solid Teak & Rattan Low Chair Madura Island, Java, Indonesia c. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Northeastern coast of Java, Indonesia. The chair features subtle carved detailing amid its frame and a
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs

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Teak, Rattan

Asian Wooden Elephant Chair, 1900's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Indonesian elephant chair, fabricated in the early 19th century. This amazing chair is
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Chairs

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Wood

Asian Wooden Elephant Chair, 1900's
Asian Wooden Elephant Chair, 1900's
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 28.75 in
Dutch Colonial 17th Century Ebony Armchair, India/Indonesia/Sri Lanka
Located in Amsterdam, NL
from Indonesia, Sri Lank and India during the Dutch period, 1985, page 21- 26), a carved letter on the
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Antique Late 17th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Furniture

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Rattan, Ebony

Dutch Colonial Arm Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
19th Century teak Armchair w/Cane Seat & Back. Made for the local Dutch in Indonesia. .
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Armchairs

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Cane, Teak

Dutch Colonial Arm Chair
Dutch Colonial Arm Chair
H 39 in W 22 in D 21 in
Antique Wooden Chair with Extended Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Dutch Colonial Indonesian cane and wood plantation chair from the 20th century with
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs

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Cane, Wood

Antique Wooden Chair with Extended Back
Antique Wooden Chair with Extended Back
H 30.5 in W 28.5 in D 43 in
Antique Lounge Chair with Curved Seat and Extended Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Dutch Colonial Indonesian cane and wood plantation chair from the 20th century with
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs

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Cane, Wood

Dutch Colonial Teak Round Back Chair, Late 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
AN INDONESIAN TEAK WOOD ROUND-BACK CHAIR Indonesia/Jakarta (Batavia), late 18th century The
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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Furniture

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Rattan, Teak

Dutch Colonial Teak Round Back Chair, Late 18th Century
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H 34.26 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Dutch Colonial Teak Round Back Chair, Late 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An Indonesian teak wood round-back chair Indonesia/Jakarta (Batavia), late 18th century The
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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Furniture

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Rattan, Teak

Dutch Colonial Teak Round Back Chair, Late 18th Century
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H 34.26 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Dutch-Colonial 18th Century Small Children's or Ladies Bureau with Silver Mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Dutch-colonial Indonesian small Albizia adoratissima, Nangka and Ambalo wood Lady’s tambour
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Antique 18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Children's Furniture

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Wood

Vintage Dutch Colonial Armchair with Pierced Wood Back Splat, Several Available
Located in Yonkers, NY
Indonesia during the mid-century period, this Dutch Colonial armchair features a slightly slanted back
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Armchairs

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Wood

Vintage Dutch Colonial Armchair with Pierced Wooden Slats and Bonnet-Style Rail
Located in Yonkers, NY
Dutch Colonial chairs features a slightly slanted back, topped with a bonnet-type rail and adorned with
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Armchairs

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Wood

Wooden Tobacco Plantation Mini Chair, Java, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Mini Chairs such as these were once abundant amongst Indonesian tobacco plantations for workers to
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Antique Early 1900s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Footstools

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Teak

Pair of Colonial Hardwood Side Chairs with Rattan Seats, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. Some examples are illustrated in Furniture from Indonesia, Sri Lanka and India during the Dutch period
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Antique Early 18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Furniture

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Hardwood

A 17th century Dutch-colonial ebony two-door VOC cabinet with silver mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Dutch-colonial ebony two-door cabinet with silver mounts Coromandel Coast, probably Masulipatnam
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Antique 17th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Antiquities

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Silver

A Dutch Colonial 17th century Red Ebony Center table with marble top
Located in Amsterdam, NL
from Ambon. Similar to other pieces of furniture with low-relief carving from Indonesia as well as
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Antique Late 17th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Furniture

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Marble

An extremely rare, possibly unique, Sri Lankan ebony child's armchair
Located in Amsterdam, NL
by the Van Vianen brothers, which became very popular in Holland around 1660. No other chair with
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Antique Late 17th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Furniture

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Ebony

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Ancient Plaster Bas-Relief "Mason", circa 1930
By Jean Burkhalter and Joël Martel
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Japanese Taishō Period Open Bookshelf Sliding Doors, Curvy Shelf and Drawer
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Located in Charleston, SC
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Located in Yonkers, NY
A Dutch Colonial period Indonesian lounge chair from the early 20th century with paw feet and
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Located in Yonkers, NY
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Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Dutch Colonial Indonesian teak wood plantation lounge chair from the mid-20th century
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Antique Dutch Colonial Plantation Lounge Chair with Woven Rattan Seat and Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Dutch Colonial antique Indonesian wooden plantation lounge chair with curving seat and woven
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Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Indonesian teak wood Dutch Colonial armchair from the mid-20th century, with rattan seat
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Located in Yonkers, NY
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Early 20thC. Indonesian Dutch Colonial Club Chair with Caned Seat and Carved Back ( 2 available
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Dutch Indonesia Colonial Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the dutch Indonesia colonial chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A dutch Indonesia colonial chair — often made from wood, hardwood and natural fibre — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the dutch Indonesia colonial chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much is a Dutch Indonesia Colonial Chair?

Prices for a dutch Indonesia colonial chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $445 and can go as high as $20,078, while the average can fetch as much as $2,425.

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