{"product_id":"calcutta-cane-no-12","title":"Calcutta Cane No.12 – Old-Growth Teak Cane Chairs (Set of 4)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis rare set of four old-growth teak chairs celebrates the enduring legacy of Calcutta’s mid-century design tradition. Each chair features finely hand-woven cane seats and backs, offering both breathability and a distinctive Indian colonial elegance. With gently tapered legs and minimalist rectilinear silhouettes, the chairs reflect the clean lines and organic warmth characteristic of post-independence Calcutta residences, clubs, and cultural spaces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"352\"\u003eConstruction\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e- Frame assembled with mortise and tenon joinery, ensuring enduring strength and stability.\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eHand-applied finish that enhances the natural lustre and expressive grain of matured colonial-era teak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRooted in the urban design history of Calcutta during the 1960s–1980s, furniture of this type was conceived for both lingering colonial bungalows and emerging modernist Indian apartments. The pairing of old-growth teak with finely woven cane reflects the city’s historic trade networks and its layered aesthetic identity—merging Art Deco ambition with vernacular material traditions. Such seating was especially valued for comfort in humid climates and is now highly regarded among collectors of South Asian decorative arts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValue \u0026amp; Rarity \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAuthentic sets of colonial-era teak and cane chairs from this period—particularly those preserved in original or sensitively restored condition—are increasingly difficult to find. Their timeless proportions and honest materials allow for remarkable versatility, whether placed in luxury dining settings, creative studios, or as accent seating within heritage-inspired or contemporary interiors. This set represents a rare opportunity to acquire a tangible piece of Calcutta’s social and design history.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"RARA antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46807887872244,"sku":"1","price":102000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/5907\/9924\/files\/DSC_2298Edit.png?v=1756877885","url":"https:\/\/rarastudio.in\/products\/calcutta-cane-no-12","provider":"RARA Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}