British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
BRITISH COLONIAL STYLE
Typically made of mahogany, teak or bamboo and featuring a range of fabrics and prints with botanical patterns, antique British Colonial furniture and decor varies as it involved local materials and techniques and spanned centuries of design styles.
As the British Empire expanded from the 16th to the 20th century, its conquest and control of colonies around the world bolstered its wealth through the extraction of resources. Including colonies in the Americas, Africa, Asia and Australasia, this spread of often violent subjugation imposed British culture, language and faith on Indigenous peoples. The design of homes was included in this expression of imperial power, with government officials, merchants and military officers creating homes mimicking the luxuries they were used to in England.
Local artisans were commissioned to replicate British designs, resulting in versions of Regency, Chippendale, Sheraton and other styles of furniture being crafted from mahogany, rosewood, ebony and teakwood as opposed to beech and oak, which were more common in Europe. Whereas the colonial furniture for the Portuguese and Dutch regularly had motifs of indigenous flora and fauna, the British tended to want more exact reproductions of their home country’s designs.
To escape the summer heat in places such as India and the Caribbean, British colonizers relocated to airy houses in the hills or plantations, leading to foldable chairs and collapsible desks in the style of military campaign furniture. Rather than upholstery as they might have in Europe, chairs and sofas in the British Colonial style had rattan and cane seating for these higher temperature climates. The contrast between the light textiles and the dark colors of the sturdy furniture became a defining aesthetic of British Colonial interiors.
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Style: British Colonial
Baker Furniture Split Reed Bamboo 7 Drawer Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
A fantastic British colonial style with some Asian flair by the one and only Baker Furniture. Pencil bamboo chest with seven drawers by Baker Furniture Milling Road.
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1980s American Vintage British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
19th Century English Campaign Marine Chest of Drawers in Mahogany
Located in NICE, FR
This stunning mahogany chest of drawers model was originally used by the British navy. It features charming typical campaign handles as well two carrying handles on both its sides.
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19th Century British Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Robert Lighton British Khaki Teak Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet Silk Curtains 92"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Robert Lighton British Khaki X armoire / wardrobe / TV console / cabinet. Made of teak featuring dark ebonized finish with double jointed doors that open to campaign style e...
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Late 20th Century British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in Culver City, CA
Campaign Chest of Drawers
England circa 1920
Navy chest of drawers with hidden compartments.
38”w x 18.5”d x 35.25”h
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1920s English Vintage British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Large 19th century Burmese colonial haberdashery cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large 19th century Burmese colonial haberdashery cabinet circa 1880.
Here we offer a fine example of where english regency style furniture meets oriental influence.
We are pleased ...
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Teak
18th Century English Linen Press ~ Cabinet in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century English Linen Press ~ Cabinet in Stripped Oak was designed to be the ultimate storage piece for an affluent family! Two large cabinet doors with four panels each provid...
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Late 18th Century English Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
British Colonial Style Faux Bamboo Leather Clad Desk by Maitland-Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive Mid Century desk crafted with a faux bamboo frame having a faux tortoise finish featuring tooled leather panels on the top, front, side and back, lower tier storage and be...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Faux Bamboo
Maitland Smith Carved Mahogany & Rattan Queen Anne Plant Stand Beverage Chiller
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful late 20th Century plant stand / planter by Maitland Smith. Made from mahogany with a rectangular form over swooping cabriole legs and scrolled feet. Features scallop carv...
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Late 20th Century British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Welsh Cupboard ~ Sideboard
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Welsh Cupboard ~ Sideboard is a clever design originating in what is now called the UK, providing means to store cups, saucers and linens, while displaying some of the family...
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Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Anglo Indian British Colonial Style Sheesham Blanket Trunk Chest Coffee Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century British Colonial style Sheesham wood blanket storage chest or coffee table. Features a beautiful two tone finish with iron hardware.
Dimensions:
16" x 24" x 16"h
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Late 20th Century British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest on Cabinet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 18th century British Colonial chest with a beaded cornice over three drawers with campaign hardware in the top of the case and ...
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18th Century English Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
French Vintage Tortoise Faux Bamboo Console-Sideboard-70s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
French Vintage Tortoise Faux Bamboo Console - Sideboard from the 70s
This Faux Bamboo Buffet is both - practical and pretty.
Beautifully wrapped Wickerwork Drawers and Sides - encase...
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1970s French Vintage British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Wicker, Wood
British Colonial Style Burnt Tortoise Bamboo and Grass Cloth Desk Set
Located in Southampton, NJ
Midcentury burnt tortoise bamboo and grass cloth desk with British Colonial design elements featuring two glove boxes, two drawers, elegant splay front legs and matching caned seat c...
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20th Century Philippine British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Cane, Raffia, Rattan
A British Colonial Bookcase with Bottom Storage
Located in Chicago, IL
This large antique book cabinet was made from solid teak wood and dates to the early 1900's. During the British Empire in India and Burma much furniture was made in the Anglo-Indian ...
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Early 20th Century British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
19th C. Anglo Indian Regency Carved Mahogany & Padouk Sideboard / Credenza
Located in Charleston, SC
This Regal Anglo Indian Regency Carved Mahogany & Padouk Sideboard / Credenza was handmade in the Nineteenth Century. The British Colonial Sideboard is hand carved solid mahogany an...
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19th Century Indian Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Padouk
Extremely Rare Small Early 18th Century English Burled Yew Wood “Bureau Bookcase
Located in Middleburg, VA
Extremely Rare Small Early 18th Century English Burled Yew Wood “Bureau Bookcase”. A single door retaining the original beveled mirror enclosing adjustable shelves and three small dr...
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Early 19th Century English Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Maitland Smith Faux Tortoise Bamboo Lacquered Two Door Cabinet, Circa 1980
Located in Rochester, NY
Maitland Smith faux bamboo tortoise finish bow front two door cabinet / splayed front legs / exotically decorated lacquered panels / black ...
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20th Century Philippine British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
PAIR OF ROMANTIC PORTUGUESE CONSOLES 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF ROMANTIC PORTUGUESE CONSOLES 19th Century
in mahogany wood, with carvings.
Marble tops.
Some little defects.
Dim.: 86 x 97 x 50 cm
good condition
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19th Century Portuguese Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
British Colonial Style Burnt Bamboo and Cane Armoire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
British colonial style burnt bamboo and cane armoire. Signed Bloomingdales. Wear to finish of cane and bamboo (please refer to photos). Additional photos...
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1970s Unknown Vintage British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
Teak Museum Vitrine Cabinet
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A teak museum vitrine cabinet, in excellent condition. This generously sized cabinet features glass panels on all sides, three front doors, and glass shelving inside.
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19th Century Indian Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Teak
Bamboo and Cane British Colonial Style Dresser or Chest
Located in Bellport, NY
A tall bamboo and cane five-drawer dresser. All drawers pull out on metal rails for easy use.
Handcrafted in Spain. Two small top drawers and three large drawers, good storage.
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
A British Colonial Teak Wood Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
This monumental antique book cabinet was made from solid teak wood and dates to the early 1900's. During the time of the British Empire in India ...
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Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Teak
British Colonial Style Burnt Bamboo and Cane Nighstand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
British colonial style burnt bamboo and cane nightstand. Signed Bloomingdales. Wear to finish of cane (please refer to photos). Additional photos available upon request.
Would work ...
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1970s Unknown Vintage British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
Turn of the Century English Hotel Front Desk Mail Cabinet
Located in East Hampton, NY
This whimsical curiosity cabinet from an English Hotel, used for guests to receive their mail. Roman numerals on enamel tags to windowed doors. The wood is lovely aged and the cabi...
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Early 20th Century English British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Enamel
British Colonial Style Burnt Bamboo and Cane Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
British colonial style burnt bamboo and cane dresser. Wear to finish of cane and bamboo (please refer to photos). Additional photos available upon reque...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
Handsome vintage clubhouse style side cabinet by Brandt
By Brandt
Located in Allentown, PA
this is a handsome mid century Vintage side cabinet. This diminutive Cabinet has decorative burgundy leather book fronts on either side of the ce...
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1970s American Vintage British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
British Colonial Style Anglo Indian Polychromed Linen Press
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic Anglo-Indian 2-part linen press cabinet or dresser made in the British colonial style. The cabinet features two large front doors with a dramatic sunburst relief carving th...
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20th Century Indian British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Vintage 1970's Lacquered Bamboo Cane Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A exceptional multipurpose cabinet, circa 1970s. Top has 4 large woven cane "caged" doors opening to 3 spacious shelfs for books, knick knacks etc. Bottom case has 4 large drawers do...
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Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Mahogany
British Colonial Style Burnt Bamboo and Cane Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
British colonial style burnt bamboo and cane dresser. Signed Bloomingdales. Slight wear to finish of cane (please refer to photos). Additional photos av...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
British Colonial Style Faux Bamboo Grasscloth Etagere
Located in Southampton, NJ
A Faux bamboo British Colonial style etagere with mirror detailing, fixed interior shelves behind two glass doors; enhanced with green grasscloth interior. Multifunctional for storag...
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Late 20th Century American British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Grasscloth, Faux Bamboo, Glass
Maitland-Smith Vintage British Colonial Style Bar Cabinet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive mid century bar cabinet featuring an upper case crafted in coconut shell with two doors having bronze elephant head handles and an illuminated interior lined in mahogany w...
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Late 20th Century Philippine British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
British Colonial Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century British colonial partners desk hand crafted in well grained mahogany with a tooled leather top on a case with three drawers on either side over two pedestals ...
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19th Century English Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century English Mahogany Chest of Drawers has a decidedly Colonial look, with style cues inspired by the Queen Anne furnishin...
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1880s English Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique British Colonial Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome British Colonial partners desk hand crafted in mahogany with a brown tooled leather top, two drawers on either side and elegant turned legs on brass casters.
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Early 20th Century English British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Maitland-Smith British Colonial Style Coconut Shell and Leather Sideboard
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive midcentury Maitland-Smith sideboard or wine cabinet with a textured bronze top in a coconut border on a four door case having bronze elephant head handles in coconut panel...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Coconut
Antique Asian Ornate Craved Wood Damchiya Dowry Box
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Antique Indian Damchiya with extensively carved wood. The traditional box was used as a dowry for Indian brides and gifted at weddings. It has panelled...
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Early 19th Century Indian Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
British Colonial Style Grasscloth and Mahogany Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome British colonial style seven drawer desk crafted in mahogany with bold grasscloth panels all around featuring leather luggage style hardware...
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20th Century Philippine British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Grasscloth, Mahogany
Antique British Colonial Campaign Secretary Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th century British Colonial Campaign chest handcrafted in mahogany featuring a pullout desk in the top with drawers and niches, three storage drawers below, brass hardware...
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Early 19th Century English Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Faux Bamboo Cane And Brass Handled Sideboard by American of Martinsville
Located in High Wycombe, GB
American of Martinsville Bergere and Faux Bamboo Sideboard With Cane sectional fronts and brass handles.
Founded in 1906, American of Martinsvil...
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20th Century American British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th Century British Colonial Brass Bound Teak Campaign Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
Great quality late 19th century British colonial brass bound teak campaign chest in 2 parts.
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19th Century Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Faux Bamboo and Grasscloth Chest or Dresser
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome midcentury British Colonial style chest of drawers having six drawers crafted with a faux bamboo frame, grasscloth panels all around and app...
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20th Century Philippine British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Grasscloth, Faux Bamboo
Solid Teak Hand Carved Colonial Whatnot Rack with Shelves & Drawers
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
British Colonial solid Teak whatnot stand with shelves in good condition. Hand carved fluted vase columns with crown moulding and drawers. Brass ha...
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Early 1900s British Indian Ocean Territory Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
19th Century Oak Bookcase Dry Bar Cabinet
Located in Surrey, BC
Beautiful heavy oak two piece cabinet with adjustable shelving, decorative panels and arched glass doors.
This is a well built cabinet originally...
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Late 19th Century English Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Open Library Caddy, Bookshelf
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century English Open Library Caddy ~ Bookshelf is a charming piece that can serve in a variety of roles throughout the home! Originally designed to b...
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1890s English Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Sycamore
Vintage Teakwood Low Bookcase / Display Cabinet with Sliding Glass Doors
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage teakwood low bookcase / display cabinet with sliding glass doors
This vintage teak bookcase or display cabinet was handmade...
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1990s American British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Teak
1980s Vintage Chests From Century Furniture
Located in Hartville, OH
1 of 2 Monumental Chests of Drawers from Century Furniture. Distressed finish, beautiful hardware and cream stone tops. These are huge and have a strong European rustic feel. Italian...
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1980s American Vintage British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Stone
Six-Drawer Bamboo and Cane British Colonial Style Dresser or Chest.
Located in Bellport, NY
A handcrafted six-drawer dresser of bamboo and cane, all drawers are on slides.
for easy handling, woven cane fronts and bamboo frames.
A transitional and neutral piece that works...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
Baker Furniture 18th Century Flemish Style Mahogany Triple Dresser, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous 18th century Flemish reproduction chest of drawers, dresser, or buffet server
By Baker Furniture
USA, mid-20th century
...
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Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century English Sideboard ~ Credenza
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 19th Century English Sideboard ~ Credenza exhibits an English Colonial style, and is a perfect size as a companion piece in any room! Crafted from solid planks of old-growth o...
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Early 19th Century English Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Thai British Colonial Teak and Glass Display Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Thai British Colonial Teak and Glass Display Cabinet
The cabinet has 2 Doors and 3 Shelves. This cabinet was made in Thailand.
Circa 1988
D...
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1980s Thai Vintage British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood, Teak
Antique Thai British Colonial Teak and Glass Display Cabinet/Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Thai British Colonial Teak and Glass Display Cabinet/Bookcase
This bookcase has 3 shelves. There is no glass top for the bookcase. For an additional fee we are able to produ...
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Early 1900s Thai Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood, Teak
English Mahogany Campaign Chest of Drawers, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English mahogany campaign chest of three drawers, brass mounted and with swing pulls, handles at sides.
Measures: 22" H x 26.25" W x 26.25" D.
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Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Antique British Colonial Inlaid Server from the Philippines
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable 19th century British colonial two drawer server from the Philippines, handcrafted in mahogany with a lush grain, featuring pegged construction, brass hardware, seashell inlays and elegant turned and beaded legs.
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Early 19th Century Philippine Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique Thai British Colonial Teak and Glass Display Cabinet - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Thai British Colonial Teak and Glass Display Cabinet - Pair
This british colonial tall and thin display cabinet has 5 shelves and 2 glass doors. Made of teakwood from Thaila...
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Early 1900s Thai Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood, Teak
Early 20th Century Vintage English Walnut Buffet Cabinet with Casters
Located in Seattle, WA
English buffet with marble top and 2 doors. The handles and escutcheons are bronze. It rests on four tapered legs that ends in casters.
Dimensions. Approx 36 W ; 30 H ; 19 D.
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1920s Vintage British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th-C. British Colonial Heavily Carved Oak Sideboard / Server
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Love this piece! This is an early 20th century heavily carved oak British colonial server. The apron has stand out detail with it’s plethera of carved lion busts...
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Early 20th Century English British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Two Antique English Bookcases
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Near pair of British colonial bookcases crafted in mahogany in a step down form with brass campaign style side handles, one lower drawer and turned legs on brass casters.
From le...
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Early 20th Century English British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
British Colonial Rosewood Chest of Drawers w/ Egg-n-Dart Trim, Early 20th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
A British Colonial rosewood chest of drawers from the early 20th century. This antique chest from India is made of rosewood, giving it a beautifully ...
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Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
British Colonial case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique British Colonial case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage case pieces and storage cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used British Colonial case pieces and storage cabinets made in a specific country, there are Asia, Philippines, and Southeast Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original case pieces and storage cabinets, popular names associated with this style include Bloomingdale's, Maitland Smith, Baker Furniture Company, and American of Martinsville. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for case pieces and storage cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,200 and tops out at $12,600 while the average work can sell for $9,900.
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