A SET OF THREE BRITISH COLONIAL TEAK RAFFLES CHAIRS,19th Century. The shaped back-scrolled crest rail above triple foliate carved seat and 'X' form lower back; reeded downswept arms above reeded and baluster supports; caned slip seat above turned tapering and reeded legs with peg feet; one armchair and two sidechairs. - 32 in. x 21 in. x 17 1/4 in. Estimate $1,000-1,200
The term "Raffles" chair garners its name from the English governor general, Sir Thomas Raffles (1811-1816), and is based on designs by Thomas Sheraton.
