• Saddle Chair
  • Saddle Chair
  • Saddle Chair
  • Saddle Chair
  • Saddle Chair
  • Saddle Chair
  • Saddle Chair

    Saddle Chair

    $2,700.00
    Shipping calculated at checkout.

    The Saddle Chair was designed in 1974 for the Neptune Hotel (now Heritance Ayurveda) in Beruwela, 60 km from Colombo. The original chairs remained in use at the bar until the hotel’s refurbishment in 2012. The Saddle Chair also furnished the bar at the Madurai Club in India, which Bawa redesigned around the same time.

    With its striking combination of leather and wood, the Saddle Chair bears some resemblance to Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø’s 1960s Sling Lounge Chair, which may have been an inspiration. Although the chairs share little beyond their materials, both reflect modernist design principles, emphasizing clean lines, functional form, and a seamless blend of local craftsmanship with contemporary living.

    Phantom Hands’ re-edition retains Bawa’s original proportions while updating materials for durability and sustainability. Handmade locally sourced leather has been replaced with high-quality leather sourced from J & R Guram, celebrated campaign furniture makers based in Delhi. The frame is crafted from North American red oak, chosen for its strength, environmental credentials, and ability to take color. The wood is lightly brushed for a tactile feel and sealed with an eco-friendly, water-based finish.

    The leather is available in two colour options - black and burgundy.

    Shipping

    • NOTE: All Phantom Hands items have varying lead times for shipping, up to 18 weeks, based on stock. We will contact you after your purchase via email with approximate shipping times.

    Details
    Materials: Red Oak (Quercus rubra), Indian Leather, Metal Fastners
    Dimensions
    H: 30.6 in x D: 20.1 in x W: 22.9 in
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    Why we love Phantom Hands

    Phantom Hands represents a thoughtful continuation of modern design history. The studio works closely with the legacy of mid century modernism in India, producing pieces that honor original designs while sustaining the craft traditions that made them possible. There is an honesty to the materials and construction that aligns deeply with our values. Each piece carries a sense of cultural memory while remaining relevant to contemporary living. Phantom Hands reminds us that good design is not only about form but also about lineage, care, and stewardship.

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