Elegant 1920s Teak Steamer Chair with Original Cane & Sliding Footrest

1920s Teak Steamer Chair   There are some pieces of furniture that never seem to go out of fashion, and this elegant 1920s teak steamer chair is one of them. Beautifully made from solid teak, it features graceful sweeping arms, a gently curved back and its original hand-woven cane panels to the backrest, seat and sliding footrest. The rich honey-brown timber has developed a nice mellow patina over the last century, while the original cane remains intact and in  remarkably good condition, giving the chair both character and authenticity.   Originally designed for relaxing on the decks of ocean liners, country house terraces and sunny verandas, the classic steamer chair has become an enduring icon of British and colonial design. This example folds neatly away when not in use, while the sliding footrest transforms it into a comfortable reclining chair, equally at home in a conservatory, garden room, reading nook or covered terrace. It is a piece that looks just as impressive when indoors as it does outdoors beneath a sheltered veranda.   Solid, sturdy and well proportioned, this handsome chair is as practical today as it was a century ago.