Pair of Rare Burgomaster Chairs

This beautiful Burgomaster colonial chair is raised on six cabriole legs with lion-paw feet, and has a semi-circular back decorated with carved medallions and flowers. This type of furniture was developed in the late 17th century in the former Dutch colonies in the East Indies and Indian subcontinent. Colonial inventories described such chairs as “round chairs” but they became known as “burgomaster chairs...

A Sri Lankan mãrã or East Indian walnut ‘Burgomaster’ chair Galle, early 19th century Measures: H. 81.5 x W. 74 cm / seat height 45.5 cm / seat di...

Impressive pair of antique French rattan and reed cafe chairs with bent wood frames decorated with painted and natural reed wrapped rattan in a g...

Rare pair of French Maison Jansen polished steel and leather folding chairs. Circa 1940. These are sure to make a statement in any space.

Reupholstred in white sheepskin, excellent condtition. Produced by Sten Wicéns Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1950s.          

Designed by John Vesey, the pair of Napoleonic campaign adjustable chairs are of the model in his repertoire that rarely surfaced on the vintage market, circa 1958, these chairs were constructed with a frame of matte chromed steel that appears very elegant and airy, the leather upholstery and adjustable arm bands took the cues from traditional French Campaign chair...