Set of Six Goan Side Chairs Ben Shillingford a material long favoured for

a material long favoured for its purity and lustre by sculptors from antiquity to the nineteenth century

their striking silhouette and delicate decoration exemplify both historical reverence and the ever-popular blue and white palette

Some roles picked out in gold leaf to highlight buckles

Masterful craftsmanship evident in the precise curvature and seamless assembly of each bench

The interplay of robust metal and supple rattan demonstrates both artisanal skill and thoughtful material selection

Set of Six Goan Side Chairs Ben Shillingford a material long favoured forSet of six 19th century south Indian side chairs from Goa, the oval pierced backs with detailed top rail and interlocking ovals making up the splat, re caned seats, raised on turned front legs and sabre back legs, supported with an H stretcher. Goa, India, Circa 1850 Height: 93 cms (36. 6 ins) Height Of Seat: 44. 5 cms (17. 5 ins) Width: 45 cms (17. 7 ins) Depth: 48 cms (18. 9 ins)