British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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.

Find a collection of antique British Colonial outdoor furniture, seating, bedroom furniture, decorative objects and other items on 1stDibs.

Style: British Colonial

Antico orologio oro argento

By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.

Located in Cantù, IT

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Late 20th Century British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Silver

Antico orologio oro argento

Rare 18th Century English Clock

By Europa Antiques

Located in Madrid, ES

Rare 18th century English clock Marquetry Weight: 9.20 kg England Sizes: H 62cm L 31cm very good condition.

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18th Century English Antique British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Rare 18th Century English Clock

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1980s Italian Vintage British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Plastic

Orologio da parete con disegno grafico di Kurt B. Delbanco per Morphos 1980 ca.

H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 0.4 in

18th Century Swedish Mora Clock

Located in Houston, TX

An 18th century Swedish Mora clock is a tall, freestanding clock that originated in the Mora region of Sweden. It typically features a...

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18th Century Swedish Antique British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

18th Century Swedish Mora Clock

H 85 in W 18 in D 8.5 in

21st Century by Elda Lippi "OROLOGIO 6" Marble Clock

Located in massa, IT

Marble clock designed by Arch. Elda Lippi Size: cm. 12 x 12 x 6 H. Materials: Bianco Carrara - Nero Marquina - Pietra serena - Pietra dorata.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble

21st Century by Elda Lippi "OROLOGIO 6" Marble Clock

H 2.37 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in

Established & Sons Small Font Clock by Sebastian Wrong

By Established & Sons, Sebastian Wrong

Located in London, GB

The iconic calendar clock, with its distinctive form and flip mechanism, has an established following in design circles. Sebastian Wrong deliberately increases our attraction to its retro look by introducing an ever-changing display. The Font Clock...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Plastic

Established & Sons Small Font Clock by Sebastian Wrong

H 5 in W 11 in D 4 in

Unique Antique English Grandfather Clock, Mahogany, 18th Century

Located in Berlin, DE

Unique antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century. English floor clock, 18th century, mahogany veneer with root woo...

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18th Century English Antique British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Wood, Mahogany

Unique Antique English Grandfather Clock, Mahogany, 18th Century

H 99.61 in W 27.56 in D 12.21 in

18th Century Walnut Brass Dial Grandfather Clock

Located in Wilson, NC

18th century walnut brass dial grandfather clock, the bonnet has a beautiful broken arch swan neck pediment with brass rosettes , reeded keystone and inlaid urn finial. The brass dial with round plaque reading "James Park , Kilmalcolm'' ( according to Brian Loomes...

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1770s Scottish Antique British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Steel, Iron

18th Century Walnut Brass Dial Grandfather Clock

H 85 in W 18.5 in D 9.5 in

Antique George III Oak and Mahogany Longcase Clock

Located in Prato, IT

England, Worcester, early 19th century I & E Mason, Worcester Fully functional mechanism Veneered in mahogany and oak Dimensions: cm W47 x D22 x H205.

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Early 19th Century English Antique British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Oak, Mahogany

Antique George III Oak and Mahogany Longcase Clock

H 80.71 in W 18.51 in D 8.67 in

18th Century George III Chinoiserie Clock

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Chinoiserie clocks can make a room. Here is a handsome one.

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18th Century British Antique British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

18th Century George III Chinoiserie Clock

H 88.5 in W 19.5 in D 9.5 in

Large Cast Iron Gents of Leicester Railway Station Platform Factory Wall Clock

By Gents of Leicester

Located in Sale, GB

- An incredibly rare example of the iconic larger cast iron wall clock made in England by Gent & Co Ltd Leicester, circa 1920. - Beautifully pr...

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Early 20th Century British British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Iron

Large Cast Iron Gents of Leicester Railway Station Platform Factory Wall Clock

H 25.2 in W 25.2 in D 4.34 in

Large Charred Cedar Wood "Water Tower Clock"

By Stefan Rurak

Located in Biddeford, ME

This impressive clock is made from historic decommissioned NYC water tower wood. The piece is torched and then sealed with oil to achieve its beautifu...

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21st Century and Contemporary American British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Aluminum

Large Charred Cedar Wood "Water Tower Clock"

H 1 in Dm 48 in

French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock by Deverberie a Paris, Fire-Gilded

Located in Berlin, DE

French Empire mantel clock from DeVerberie a Paris. Fire-gilded. Age-related condition.

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19th Century Antique British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock by Deverberie a Paris, Fire-Gilded

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H 20.67 in W 14.18 in D 4.73 in

Wall Clock 18th Century Boulle

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Warsaw, PL

This magnificent cantilever clock was made in France in the 18th century during the reign of Louis XV. The clock exhibits many decorative elements and features from the reign of Loui...

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Late 19th Century French Antique British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Wall Clock 18th Century Boulle

H 49.22 in W 18.12 in D 9.45 in

British Colonial table clocks and desk clocks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique British Colonial table clocks and desk clocks 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 table clocks and desk clocks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used British Colonial table clocks and desk clocks made in a specific country, there are England, Europe, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original table clocks and desk clocks, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, and Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.. 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 table clocks and desk clocks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,121 and tops out at $6,530 while the average work can sell for $4,326.