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Ralph Lauren Chesterfield Sofa
Ralph Lauren Chesterfield Sofa

Ralph Lauren Chesterfield Sofa

$6,500

H 34 in W 85 in D 38 in

Ralph Lauren Chesterfield Sofa

By Ralph Lauren

Located in North Canton, OH

Gorgeous Vintage Chesterfield Sofa with Deep Button Tufts, Rolled arms and Brass Casters. Finished

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1990s American British Colonial Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage Bielecky Brothers Rattan Sofa
Vintage Bielecky Brothers Rattan Sofa

Vintage Bielecky Brothers Rattan Sofa

$9,850

H 33 in W 100 in D 20.5 in

Vintage Bielecky Brothers Rattan Sofa

By Bielecky Brothers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

touch of British Colonial and global-chic flair to the design. Ideally suited for an expansive sunroom

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Late 20th Century American British Colonial Sofas

Materials

Textile, Rattan

Vintage Woven Rattan Roll Arm Sofa
Vintage Woven Rattan Roll Arm Sofa

Vintage Woven Rattan Roll Arm Sofa

$3,950

H 41.5 in W 94.5 in D 22.5 in

Vintage Woven Rattan Roll Arm Sofa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

the timeless silhouettes of British Colonial and West Indies design. Expertly crafted with a robust

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Late 20th Century American British Colonial Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Rattan

Jamaican Cuban Mahogany Upholstered Sofa with Acanthus & Lion Paw Feet. C. 1820
Jamaican Cuban Mahogany Upholstered Sofa with Acanthus & Lion Paw Feet. C. 1820

Jamaican Cuban Mahogany Upholstered Sofa with Acanthus & Lion Paw Feet. C. 1820

$18,000

H 36 in W 93 in D 28 in

Jamaican Cuban Mahogany Upholstered Sofa with Acanthus & Lion Paw Feet. C. 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

Jamaican Cuban mahogany sofa with flanking scrolled arms, reeded skirt, centered rosette, and

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Antique 1820s Jamaican British Colonial Sofas

Materials

Muslin, Mahogany

vintage sofa
vintage sofa

vintage sofa

$9,568

H 45.28 in W 94.49 in D 31.5 in

vintage sofa

Located in Manzano, IT

magnificent vintage sofa, a piece of high cabinetry with timeless charm. This imposing sofa is a true statement piece that will add a touch of historic elegance and refined characte...

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20th Century Italian British Colonial Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage British Colonial Style Caned Sofa or Settee
Vintage British Colonial Style Caned Sofa or Settee

Vintage British Colonial Style Caned Sofa or Settee

$7,700

H 33.5 in W 81.5 in D 27 in

Vintage British Colonial Style Caned Sofa or Settee

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Standout British colonial style sofa crafted in mahogany in classic form featuring a caned back and

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20th Century American British Colonial Settees

Materials

Brass

Antique British Colonial Settee or Couch
Antique British Colonial Settee or Couch

Antique British Colonial Settee or Couch

$8,300

H 35.5 in W 85 in D 24 in

Antique British Colonial Settee or Couch

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive 19th century West Indies British colonial settee handcrafted with mahogany in classic

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Antique 19th Century Caribbean Anglo-Indian Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-20th Century Coastal Brighton Pavilion Bamboo and Cane Settee Sofa
Mid-20th Century Coastal Brighton Pavilion Bamboo and Cane Settee Sofa

Mid-20th Century Coastal Brighton Pavilion Bamboo and Cane Settee Sofa

$3,695

H 37 in W 53 in D 26 in

Mid-20th Century Coastal Brighton Pavilion Bamboo and Cane Settee Sofa

By Brighton Pavilion 1, Brunschwig & Fils

Located in Southampton, NJ

Fabulous burnt bamboo British Colonial style Brighton Pavilion settee with new custom seat &

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Mid-20th Century British Colonial Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

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William IV British Colonial Sofa
William IV British Colonial Sofa

William IV British Colonial Sofa

Unavailable

H 47.75 in W 84 in D 22.5 in

William IV British Colonial Sofa

Located in San Francisco, CA

Late William IV carved rosewood British Colonial sofa, with intricate openwork carved back surround

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Antique 19th Century English Sofas

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Dark Blue Sofa Longchamp Glamour by Fendi Casa
Dark Blue Sofa Longchamp Glamour by Fendi Casa

Dark Blue Sofa Longchamp Glamour by Fendi Casa

Unavailable

H 33 in W 83 in D 43 in

Dark Blue Sofa Longchamp Glamour by Fendi Casa

By Fendi Casa

Located in Cologne, DE

longchamp glamour sofa is in an excellent condition since it is a well treated sample from one of our

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian British Colonial Sofas

Materials

Chrome

20th Century Italian Four-Seat Wooden Sofa with White Fabric Upholstery, 1920s
20th Century Italian Four-Seat Wooden Sofa with White Fabric Upholstery, 1920s

20th Century Italian Four-Seat Wooden Sofa with White Fabric Upholstery, 1920s

Unavailable

H 32.29 in W 104.34 in D 29.53 in

20th Century Italian Four-Seat Wooden Sofa with White Fabric Upholstery, 1920s

Located in Florence, IT

20th century Italian four-seat wooden sofa with white fabric upholstery, 1920s.

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Vintage 1920s Italian British Colonial Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century English Colonial Mahogany Sofa
19th Century English Colonial Mahogany Sofa

19th Century English Colonial Mahogany Sofa

Unavailable

H 24.41 in W 76.38 in D 38.19 in

19th Century English Colonial Mahogany Sofa

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Large two-seat sofa in mahogany, completely restored and reupholstered, British Colonial period

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Antique 1880s English British Colonial Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Antique West Indies British Colonial Sofa or Settee
Antique West Indies British Colonial Sofa or Settee

Antique West Indies British Colonial Sofa or Settee

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H 39 in W 88 in D 23 in

Antique West Indies British Colonial Sofa or Settee

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Fine British Colonial mahogany settee, from the West Indies, with dramatic acanthus carvings on the

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Antique 19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Sofas

Mid-Century British Colonial Sofa Style Table
Mid-Century British Colonial Sofa Style Table

Mid-Century British Colonial Sofa Style Table

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H 29.5 in W 50 in D 14 in

Mid-Century British Colonial Sofa Style Table

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Elegant two-tiered console or sofa table with a carved wood faux bamboo frame and two caned

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20th Century American British Colonial Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Colonial British Rosewood Desk or Sofa Table C. 1930
Colonial British Rosewood Desk or Sofa Table C. 1930

Colonial British Rosewood Desk or Sofa Table C. 1930

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H 30 in W 43.5 in D 20 in

Colonial British Rosewood Desk or Sofa Table C. 1930

Located in Nantucket, MA

Colonial British Rosewood Desk with three drawer fronts, beveled legs and wooden drawer pulls

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20th Century British Indian Ocean Territory British Colonial Sofa Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of British Colonial Style Two-Seat Settees
Pair of British Colonial Style Two-Seat Settees

Pair of British Colonial Style Two-Seat Settees

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H 33 in W 53 in D 33 in

Pair of British Colonial Style Two-Seat Settees

Located in Buchanan, MI

One Pair of British Colonial Style Two-Seat Settees Covered In White Cotton Canvas. We also have a

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20th Century Unknown British Colonial Sofas

Materials

Wood

West Indies Style Sofa
West Indies Style Sofa

West Indies Style Sofa

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H 32 in W 70 in D 21 in

West Indies Style Sofa

Located in Palm Beach, FL

British Colonial or West Indies style sofa crafted with mahogany and having a carved and beaded

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Early 20th Century English British Colonial Sofas

David Hicks Manner Upholstered Sofa
David Hicks Manner Upholstered Sofa

David Hicks Manner Upholstered Sofa

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H 28 in W 89 in D 36 in

David Hicks Manner Upholstered Sofa

Located in Astoria, NY

David Hicks (British, 1929-1998) manner upholstered sofa with straight back and three back and seat

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20th Century British Colonial Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Fine Quality Chesterfield Sofa
Fine Quality Chesterfield Sofa

Fine Quality Chesterfield Sofa

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H 29 in W 86 in D 36 in

Fine Quality Chesterfield Sofa

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Well-made, fringed Chesterfield in a soft chenille fabric in very good condition. Great proportions and uber comfortable.

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20th Century British Colonial Sofas

Materials

Fabric

19th Century West Indies Cane Sofa
19th Century West Indies Cane Sofa

19th Century West Indies Cane Sofa

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H 38 in W 82 in D 25 in

19th Century West Indies Cane Sofa

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Sophisticated West Indies caned mahogany sofa with elegant fluid lines and perfect proportions

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Antique 19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Sofas

Luxurious Large George Smith Chesterfield Sofa Upholstered in Purple Mohair
Luxurious Large George Smith Chesterfield Sofa Upholstered in Purple Mohair

Luxurious Large George Smith Chesterfield Sofa Upholstered in Purple Mohair

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H 29 in W 92 in D 36 in

Luxurious Large George Smith Chesterfield Sofa Upholstered in Purple Mohair

By George Smith

Located in Hopewell, NJ

An iconic symbol of traditional British design and craftsmaship, the tufted Chesterfield sofa as

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Early 2000s English British Colonial Sofas

Materials

Mohair

British Colonial Teakwood Sofa
British Colonial Teakwood Sofa

British Colonial Teakwood Sofa

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H 36.5 in W 74 in D 34 in

British Colonial Teakwood Sofa

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique Anglo-Indian sofa crafted in teak wood with pegged construction carved and beaded frame

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Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Settees

Materials

Cane, Teak

Cobblers Work Bench
Cobblers Work Bench

Cobblers Work Bench

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H 16.75 in W 39.75 in D 15.5 in

Cobblers Work Bench

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Cobblers bench as a sofa or side table. Single drawer that opens on both side.

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Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Sofa Tables

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Burled Altar Table by Baker
Beautiful Burled Altar Table by Baker

Beautiful Burled Altar Table by Baker

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H 33.75 in W 83.75 in D 20 in

Beautiful Burled Altar Table by Baker

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

details. This table can be used in multiple ways as a console or sofa table with its grand size.

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Vintage 1980s British Colonial Sofa Tables

Materials

Burl

Chesterfield leather and wood sofa, England, 1970s
Chesterfield leather and wood sofa, England, 1970s

Chesterfield leather and wood sofa, England, 1970s

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H 28.75 in W 76.38 in D 32.68 in

Chesterfield leather and wood sofa, England, 1970s

Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna

singolarmente, rendono eterno questo autentico divano Chester dal carattere British. La tecnica di

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Mid-20th Century British British Colonial Sofas

Materials

Animal Skin

British Colonial West Indies Carved and Caned Sofa
British Colonial West Indies Carved and Caned Sofa

British Colonial West Indies Carved and Caned Sofa

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H 36 in W 78 in D 24 in

British Colonial West Indies Carved and Caned Sofa

Located in Palm Beach, FL

19th century William IV Caribbean or West Indian settee hand crafted in mahogany with an ocean inspired center carving, rolled arms, caned seat back and sides, pegged construction, a...

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Antique Early 19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Settees

Materials

Mahogany

Midcentury British Colonial Style Faux Tortoise Settee or Sofa
Midcentury British Colonial Style Faux Tortoise Settee or Sofa

Midcentury British Colonial Style Faux Tortoise Settee or Sofa

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H 32 in W 59 in D 23 in

Midcentury British Colonial Style Faux Tortoise Settee or Sofa

Located in Palm Beach, FL

British Colonial style settee with a faux bamboo frame with a faux tortoise finish having splayed

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20th Century American British Colonial Settees

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Antique English Waxed Pine Chest 4 Drawer Cabinet Sofa Table British Farmhouse
Antique English Waxed Pine Chest 4 Drawer Cabinet Sofa Table British Farmhouse

Antique English Waxed Pine Chest 4 Drawer Cabinet Sofa Table British Farmhouse

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H 30.5 in W 35 in D 18.5 in

Antique English Waxed Pine Chest 4 Drawer Cabinet Sofa Table British Farmhouse

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique English Waxed Pine Chest 4 Drawer Cabinet Sofa Table British Farmhouse. Direct from

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Antique Early 1900s British British Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique English Bleached Oak Sideboard Sofa Table Farmhouse Credenza
Antique English Bleached Oak Sideboard Sofa Table Farmhouse Credenza

Antique English Bleached Oak Sideboard Sofa Table Farmhouse Credenza

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H 29.75 in W 66 in D 19 in

Antique English Bleached Oak Sideboard Sofa Table Farmhouse Credenza

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique English bleached oak sideboard sofa table 5.5 ft. Farmhouse Credenza ~Direct from

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Antique Early 1900s British British Colonial Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Elegant Brown Leather Wingback Chesterfield Sofa, England, 1940
Elegant Brown Leather Wingback Chesterfield Sofa, England, 1940

Elegant Brown Leather Wingback Chesterfield Sofa, England, 1940

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H 48.82 in W 66.93 in D 31.5 in

Elegant Brown Leather Wingback Chesterfield Sofa, England, 1940

Located in Brussels, BE

Fine British three seats wingback Chesterfield sofa. Patinated brown leather, England, around 1940

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Antique 1650s English British Colonial Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

British Colonial Style Rattan Leather and Cane Sofa
British Colonial Style Rattan Leather and Cane Sofa

British Colonial Style Rattan Leather and Cane Sofa

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H 34 in W 33 in D 82 in

British Colonial Style Rattan Leather and Cane Sofa

By Palecek Furniture

Located in Southampton, NJ

A fine British Colonial style sofa constructed of ebonized wood frame, padded Grasscloth surround

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1990s American British Colonial Sofas

Materials

Brass

1930s British Colonial Style Blue and White Carved Oak Sofa / Settee Cane Back
1930s British Colonial Style Blue and White Carved Oak Sofa / Settee Cane Back

1930s British Colonial Style Blue and White Carved Oak Sofa / Settee Cane Back

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H 37 in W 64.5 in D 33 in

1930s British Colonial Style Blue and White Carved Oak Sofa / Settee Cane Back

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a British Colonial style carved oak cane back sofa with optional back cushion. The cane is

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Early 20th Century English British Colonial Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Fabulous Tufted Oxblood Leather British Chesterfield Sofa
Fabulous Tufted Oxblood Leather British Chesterfield Sofa

Fabulous Tufted Oxblood Leather British Chesterfield Sofa

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H 27 in W 76 in D 33 in

Fabulous Tufted Oxblood Leather British Chesterfield Sofa

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Beautiful vintage multi tufted red leather sofa in excellent condition with gorgeous aged wear and

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Late 20th Century British Colonial Sofas

British Colonial Rattan and Wood Art Deco Lounge Sofa, c. 1920s
British Colonial Rattan and Wood Art Deco Lounge Sofa, c. 1920s

British Colonial Rattan and Wood Art Deco Lounge Sofa, c. 1920s

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H 27.96 in W 41.74 in D 27.96 in

British Colonial Rattan and Wood Art Deco Lounge Sofa, c. 1920s

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

A unique British Colonial Art Deco lounge sofa in wood with rattan seat woven in a fantastic

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Vintage 1920s Indian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Rattan, Wood

British Colonial Caribbean Carved and Caned Sofa or Settee
British Colonial Caribbean Carved and Caned Sofa or Settee

British Colonial Caribbean Carved and Caned Sofa or Settee

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H 39 in W 90 in D 27 in

British Colonial Caribbean Carved and Caned Sofa or Settee

Located in Palm Beach, FL

British colonial settee crafted in mahogany with an ebonized finish. Featuring an elaborately

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Antique 19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Settees

Materials

Cane

Primitive Solid Walnut Colonial Dovetailed Console Sofa Table Doughbox C1820
Primitive Solid Walnut Colonial Dovetailed Console Sofa Table Doughbox C1820

Primitive Solid Walnut Colonial Dovetailed Console Sofa Table Doughbox C1820

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H 31.5 in W 61.5 in D 23 in

Primitive Solid Walnut Colonial Dovetailed Console Sofa Table Doughbox C1820

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a unique British colonial item. This 1820s era doughbox can easily be used as a storage

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Antique 1820s English British Colonial Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Anglo Indian Rosewood Settee
Antique Anglo Indian Rosewood Settee

Antique Anglo Indian Rosewood Settee

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H 41.5 in W 90 in D 30 in

Antique Anglo Indian Rosewood Settee

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique British colonial Anglo Indian settee or sofa crafted in rosewood featuring a carved center

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Settees

Materials

Rosewood

Late William IV British Colonial Sofa

Late William IV British Colonial Sofa

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H 47.75 in W 84 in D 22.5 in

Late William IV British Colonial Sofa

Located in San Francisco, CA

Late WIlliam IV carved rosewood British Colonial sofa, with intricate openwork carved back surround

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Antique 19th Century Indian Sofas

Materials

Cane

Antique Anglo-Indian Mahogany Sofa
Antique Anglo-Indian Mahogany Sofa

Antique Anglo-Indian Mahogany Sofa

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H 39.5 in W 88 in D 26.5 in

Antique Anglo-Indian Mahogany Sofa

Located in Singapore, SG

A nice British colonial sofa in mahogany with an arched serpentine crest rail centred by a floral

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Indian British Colonial Furniture

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Antique Anglo-Indian or British Colonial Rosewood Sofa
Antique Anglo-Indian or British Colonial Rosewood Sofa

Antique Anglo-Indian or British Colonial Rosewood Sofa

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H 42 in W 89.5 in D 27 in

Antique Anglo-Indian or British Colonial Rosewood Sofa

Located in Singapore, SG

A magnificent British colonial sofa in rosewood with an arched serpentine crest rail centered by a

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Indian British Colonial Furniture

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

British Colonial Jakwood Sofa
British Colonial Jakwood Sofa

British Colonial Jakwood Sofa

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H 38.5 in W 87.5 in D 26.4 in

British Colonial Jakwood Sofa

Located in San Marino, CA

British Colonial Jakwood sofa Sri Lanka seashell and birds carving features tassel foot and new

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Antique 19th Century Sofas

British Colonial Double Cane Sofa
British Colonial Double Cane Sofa

British Colonial Double Cane Sofa

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H 33 in W 80 in D 34 in

British Colonial Double Cane Sofa

Located in Sarasota, FL

This British Colonial double caned SOFA having 3 cushions to the back and seat areas along with a

Category

Early 20th Century Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Cane

British Colonial Settee
British Colonial Settee

British Colonial Settee

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British Colonial Settee

Located in Atlanta, GA

A teak and caned settee with boldly carved crest rail with central palmette over delicately rolled arms headed with single rosettes, standing on ornately carved legs and feet.

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Sofas

Materials

Cane, Teak

"The Outpost" Sofa
"The Outpost" Sofa

"The Outpost" Sofa

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H 32 in W 70 in D 35 in

"The Outpost" Sofa

Located in Middleburg, VA

understatement, elegant lines and incredible comfort. Stylistically, it has a British colonial feel, with rolled

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21st Century and Contemporary English British Colonial Sofas

Traditional Striped Sofa
Traditional Striped Sofa

Traditional Striped Sofa

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H 34 in W 35 in D 91 in

Traditional Striped Sofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Traditional sofa newly upholstered in striped fabric. Loose cushion seat and back with rolled arms

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Late 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Sofas

19th Century Jamaican Regency Mahogany Hand-Caned Sofa
19th Century Jamaican Regency Mahogany Hand-Caned Sofa

19th Century Jamaican Regency Mahogany Hand-Caned Sofa

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H 36 in W 89.57 in L 36 in

19th Century Jamaican Regency Mahogany Hand-Caned Sofa

Located in Charleston, SC

This West Indian mahogany and cane sofa was created in Jamaica during the early-19th century, circa

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Sofas

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Large Harrods 1980s leopard print curved sofa
Large Harrods 1980s leopard print curved sofa

Large Harrods 1980s leopard print curved sofa

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H 33.86 in W 116.93 in D 43.31 in

Large Harrods 1980s leopard print curved sofa

By Harrods

Located in Haywards Heath, GB

Wonderful 1980s Harrods curved sofa that has been recovered in our very own leopard print velvet. 3

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Mid-20th Century Italian British Colonial Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Foam

Anglo-Indian or British Colonial Mahogany Sofa
Anglo-Indian or British Colonial Mahogany Sofa

Anglo-Indian or British Colonial Mahogany Sofa

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H 38.5 in W 93.5 in D 26 in

Anglo-Indian or British Colonial Mahogany Sofa

Located in Singapore, SG

A British colonial sofa in mahogany with an arched serpentine crest rail centered by a scallop

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Indian British Colonial Furniture

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

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Located in Dallas, TX

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H 29.93 in W 66.93 in D 26.38 in

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Located in Labrit, Landes

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Sofas

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$13,500

H 30.13 in W 72.44 in D 27.19 in

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Located in Wichita, KS

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H 35 in W 34 in D 24 in

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H 86.62 in W 56.7 in D 26.38 in

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H 12 in W 9.4 in D 1.7 in

Ralph Lauren A Way of Living: Home, Design, Inspiration

Located in New York, NY

Ralph Lauren A Way of Living: Home, Design, Inspiration Author Ralph Lauren A stunning celebration of Ralph Lauren’s signature home collections—including the designer’s own homes—wh...

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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Vintage Tufted Leather Reclining Chaise Lounge
Vintage Tufted Leather Reclining Chaise Lounge

Vintage Tufted Leather Reclining Chaise Lounge

$7,150

H 35 in W 70 in D 27 in

Vintage Tufted Leather Reclining Chaise Lounge

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handsome British Colonial style chaise lounge with tufted leather upholstery featuring an adjustable reclining back, brass tacks and turned legs with brass casters. H: 35 W: 70 D: 2...

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Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Chaise Longues

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Brass

RALPH LAUREN Mahogany Pedestal Table with 4 Medallion Back Chairs, Set of 5
RALPH LAUREN Mahogany Pedestal Table with 4 Medallion Back Chairs, Set of 5

RALPH LAUREN Mahogany Pedestal Table with 4 Medallion Back Chairs, Set of 5

$2,650

H 30 in Dm 50 in

RALPH LAUREN Mahogany Pedestal Table with 4 Medallion Back Chairs, Set of 5

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Crafted from mahogany, this sculpted pedestal table includes four dining chairs for a complete and luxurious addition to the dining room. A circular glass table top and accompanying ...

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Early 2000s Modern Dining Room Sets

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Upholstery, Glass, Wood

Wharton Esherick Curved Sofa 1958
Wharton Esherick Curved Sofa 1958

Wharton Esherick Curved Sofa 1958

$144,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 34 in W 96 in D 53 in

Wharton Esherick Curved Sofa 1958

By Wharton Esherick

Located in Chicago, IL

This Sofa by Wharton Esherick exemplifies his pioneering role in the American Craft Movement. This is his first sofa design, one of Four ever made. Known for his dedication to organ...

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Vintage 1950s American Sofas

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Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut

English William IV Carved Sofa, 19th Century
English William IV Carved Sofa, 19th Century

English William IV Carved Sofa, 19th Century

$3,877Sale Price|20% Off

H 33.86 in W 78.75 in D 25.2 in

English William IV Carved Sofa, 19th Century

Located in Sherborne, GB

This superb William IV sofa is of fine quality and elegant form. It comprises of a mahogany frame and features an elegant shaped top rail, Egyptian revival arms and laurel leaf carve...

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Antique 1830s English William IV Sofas

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Upholstery, Mahogany

George Smith English Howard & Sons Signature Leather Sofa
George Smith English Howard & Sons Signature Leather Sofa

George Smith English Howard & Sons Signature Leather Sofa

$12,800

H 33.5 in W 72 in D 43 in

George Smith English Howard & Sons Signature Leather Sofa

By George Smith

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Iconic English Howard & Sons signature sofa hand-crafted by George Smith artisans. The classic signature sofa features a hardwood frame covered with beautifully aged espresso leather...

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20th Century English Country Sofas

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Brass

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British Colonial Couches For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of British colonial couches available for sale. Frequently made of fabric, wood and wool, all British colonial couches available were constructed with great care. British colonial couches have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made British colonial couches over the years, but those made by George Smith are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are British Colonial Couches?

Prices for British colonial couches start at $1,000 and top out at $121,855 with the average selling for $4,200.

A Close Look at British-colonial Furniture

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.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

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