The Anglo-Indian Aesthetic in the 19th Century

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14 products
Two solid ebony Anglo Indian dining chairs with caned seats by Collection EE30, circa 2000 craftsmanship.
Solid ebony Anglo Indian dining chair with caned seat and spindle back by Collection EE30, circa 2000.
12 Solid Ebony Anglo Indian Dining chairs with Caned Seats
19th century Anglo Indian carved ebony elephant group with mahouts and monkey on tree by Nwtiques
Indian Ebony Carved Group
Pair of 19th century solid ebony Anglo Indian armchairs with carved backs and caned seats from Collection TH30
Pair of 19th century solid ebony Anglo Indian armchairs with carved back splats and cushions from Collection TH30
Pair of Anglo Indian solid Ebony Armchairs
Anglo-Indian tea caddy with intricate floral inlay and engraving on padouk wood by Nwtiques
Anglo-Indian Tea Caddy, c. 1760
Anglo-Indian hardwood carved settee with cream upholstery by Collection TH20, featuring intricate 19th-century woodwork.
Anglo-Indian hardwood carved settee with cream upholstery from Collection TH20, featuring elegant detailed woodwork.
An Anglo Indian hardwood carved settee
Set of four Anglo Indian ebony side chairs with intricate carvings and caned seats by Collection EE30
Anglo Indian ebony side chair with intricate foliate carvings and caned seat by Collection EE30
Set of Four Anglo Indian Ebony Side Chairs
A Monumental Indo-Dutch Padouk and Ebony Brass-Mounted Chest, circa 1880
Pair of Anglo Indian solid ebony dog beds with red cushions on turned legs by Collection EE20 circa 1850
Pair of solid ebony Anglo Indian dog beds with turned legs and slat sides by Collection EE20 circa 1850
Pair of Anglo Indian Solid Ebony Dog Beds
Mid-19th century Anglo Ceylonese ebony writing slope with carved details by Nwtiques.
Mid-19th century Anglo Ceylonese ebony writing slope with intricate floral carvings by Nwtiques
Anglo Ceylonese Ebony Box / Writing Slope
Antique 19th century carved teak gong stand with detailed columns and paw feet from Collection EE20
Detailed carved teak column of 19th century antique Indian gong stand from Collection EE20 against rustic brick wall
Antique Indian Gong Stand | 19th Century | Carved Teak
Anglo-Indian Sheesham Gateleg Dining Table
£POA
Decorative candlestick with intricate patterns on a plain background
A group of four Indian carved wooden lamp bases
£POA
Set of Six Anglo-Indian Ceylonese Ebony Armchairs - Nicholas Wells Antiques
Set of Six Anglo-Indian Ceylonese Ebony Armchairs - Nicholas Wells Antiques
Set of Six Anglo-Indian Ceylonese Ebony Armchairs
£POA
Pair of Anglo-Ceylonese Ebony Open Armchairs - Nicholas Wells Antiques
Pair of Anglo-Ceylonese Ebony Open Armchairs - Nicholas Wells Antiques
Pair of Anglo-Ceylonese Ebony Open Armchairs
£POA

Splendours of Empire:

In the 19th century, Anglo-Indian decorative and fine arts flourished as a striking fusion of Indian craftsmanship and British design sensibilities. Created by British colonialists living in India, these works embodied a rich cultural dialogue between East and West.

The artistry was characterised by intricate carvings, luminous inlays, and the use of vibrant colours, especially green and gold. Traditional Indian motifs—floral arabesques, mythological figures, and animal forms—were seamlessly combined with European neoclassical lines and proportions. The result was furniture and objets d’art that were not merely functional, but highly ornamental, reflecting both the precision of Indian artisanship and the refinement of British taste.

Key materials such as glass, ivory, ebony and satinwood were prized for their beauty and durability, often worked into dramatic contrasts or detailed marquetry. Today, Anglo-Indian art and furniture remain highly sought after, valued both for their historical significance and as enduring symbols of cross-cultural creativity.
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