This chair is of Indian origin, specifically from Rajasthan (most notably regions like Jodhpur or Udaipur).
This style belongs to a traditional craft known as white metal clad or embossed metal furniture, which has strong historical ties to Anglo-Indian and Royal Rajasthani court furniture.

Key Characteristics & Origins

• Craft Technique (Repoussé / Metal Cladding): A solid wooden framework (often teak or mango wood) is clad in thin sheets of metal—typically silver-plated brass, white metal alloys, or aluminum—which are hand-embossed or chased with intricate floral and scrollwork motifs (jali or foliage patterns).
• Elephant Head Finials: The stylized elephant heads with curled trunks ending the crest rail or armrests are classic motifs in Indian metal furniture. In Indian decorative arts, elephants symbolize royalty, strength, and good fortune, frequently featuring on thrones (howdahs) and ceremonial seating.
• Velvet Upholstery: Deep jewel-toned velvet seats (like the navy blue on yours) are commonly paired with silver metal frames in traditional and vintage Rajasthani furniture production.

Age & Value

• Vintage/Modern Craft: While the tradition dates back to the 19th-century colonial and royal courts, pieces made with this specific style of hand-tacked metal sheets and plush velvet seats were widely produced from the late 20th century onwards, both for export and boutique decor.
• Market Estimation: Similar vintage metal-clad Indian elephant armchairs typically fetch between €250 and €300 in secondary antique or vintage design markets, depending on the condition of the metalwork, upholstery, and whether the plating shows natural aged patina