British Colonial Style Faux Bamboo Etagere
By Bloomingdale's
Located in Southampton, NJ
A Faux bamboo British Colonial style etagere with mirror detailing, fixed interior shelves behind
Grasscloth, Faux Bamboo, Glass
Antique British Colonial Three Tiered Stand or Etagere
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome English 19th century stand, crafted in mahogany having three tiers with turned finials at the top, on classic turned supports and brass casters.
Mahogany
Antique British Colonial Five Tiered Etagere
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century English etagere handcrafted in mahogany with classic turned finials at the
Brass
$6,250 / set
H 47 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Pair of Vintage British Colonial Style Caned Tiered Stands or Etageres
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of mid century British Colonial stands or etageres crafted in fruit wood with
Cane, Fruitwood
Antique British Colonial Four Tiered Stand or Etagere
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout 19th Century English stand handcrafted in rosewood in an elegant form with four tiers featuring turned finials on turned supports one drawer in the bottom case and brass cas...
Brass
British Colonial Style Faux Bamboo and Leather Bookcase
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
British colonial style bookcase or etagere featuring a faux bamboo frame, tooled leather panels on
Faux Bamboo
Antique Étagère or Server with Cabinet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
William IV English étagère or server, hand crafted in well grained mahogany having two shelves with
Mahogany
$1,831Sale Price|20% Off
H 70.87 in W 27.56 in D 17.33 in
Mahogany Corner Cabinet/Étagère From the Early 20th Century With Openwork Sides
Located in Opole, PL
Mahogany Corner Cabinet/Étagère From the Early 20th Century With Openwork Sides An original corner
Mahogany
$2,695
H 72 in W 36 in D 15 in
Vintage Boho Brighton Pavilion Style Scorched Bamboo Étagère by Goldenrod
By Brighton Pavilion 1
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Beautiful vintage Brighton Pavilion style scorched bamboo étagère by Goldenrod, showcasing classic
Bamboo
$4,500
H 73.25 in W 42.25 in D 13.5 in
Baker Furniture English Regency Carved Rosewood Étagère, Bookcase, or Wall Unit
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional English Regency style etagère, bookcase, wall unit, or room divider By Baker
Brass
Caned Faux Bamboo Etagere, Mid-Late 20th Century
Located in Wembley, GB
A tiered faux bamboo mahogany etagere with caned panels. English, mid-late 20C. Stock ref. #2392
Cane, Mahogany
Antique British Colonial Style Etagere
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome antique British Colonial style etagere crafted in mahogany with a sea shell carved gallery
Mahogany
Pair of British Colonial Mahogany Stands or Étagères
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Dashing pair of British Colonial stands with dynamic appeal that can be utilized as servers, bars
Mahogany
British Colonial Antique Server or Double Étagère
Located in Palm Beach, FL
English mahogany antique server with two tiers both with galleries and featuring five turned supports with carved stylized acanthus leaves, floral finials and riding on the original ...
Mahogany
Early 1900's Mahogany Étagère or Bookcase, Colonial British
Located in Nantucket, MA
. Colonial British. Height of 47" includes the finials on top.
Mahogany
Vintage British Colonial Style Bamboo Three Tiered Folding Etagere
Located in Palm Beach, FL
British Colonial style mid century etagere crafted in bamboo with three woven rattan shelves
Bamboo, Rattan
Sold
H 43.25 in W 25 in D 16 in
Late 20th Century British Colonial Style Rattan & Grasscloth Étagère Cabinet
By Palecek Furniture
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A charming Late 20th Century British Colonial style étagère featuring a faux tortoise rattan frame
Rattan
Sold
H 74 in W 36 in D 18 in
British Colonial Style Bamboo, Cane, and Rattan Freestanding Shelf/ Etagere
By Bloomingdale's, Maitland Smith
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A gorgeous room divider or étagère composed of bamboo, rattan, and cane shelves. Featuring 4
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Pair of Teak and Caned Etagere Side Tables
By British Khaki
Located in New York, NY
Each fitted with two short drawers over two caned shelves on bold spiral fluted supports.
Teak
British Colonial Style Three-Tiered Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
British Colonial style three-tiered etagere or stand with Classic form, a tray shaped top and two
Pair of Regency Style Etageres
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of tall mid century etageres crafted in walnut with a desirable slim profile in classic form
Cane, Walnut
Pair of Midcentury Faux Bamboo Étagères
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of tall carved wood faux bamboo étagères with seven shelves, brass finials
Faux Bamboo
19th Century Four-Tiered Rosewood Carved Etagere
Located in San Marino, CA
A 19th century four-tiered rosewood carved étagère. Intricately carved legs feature a flora and
Rosewood
Three Tiered Rolling Server or Etagere
Located in Palm Beach, FL
19th century English three tiered server or etagere crafted in well grained mahogany with two
Mahogany
Vintage Tortoise Rattan Étagère / Open Shelving Unit
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
character, making this a perfect accent for Coastal, British Colonial, Old Florida, or Organic Modern
Rattan
Rosewood and Mahogany Three-Tier Shelf Étagère Bookcase, 1940s
Located in Nantucket, MA
A rosewood bookcase shelf or étagère with mahogany raised borders which create a secure lip around
Mahogany, Rosewood
Three-Tiered Faux Bamboo Étagère or Shelf
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Three-tiered faux bamboo étagère with turned finial and splayed feet. The shelves and backsplash
Faux Bamboo
Sold
H 47 in W 47 in D 14 in
Early 20th Century, Mahogany Three-Tier Shelf Étagère, Bobbin Spindle Bookcase
Located in Nantucket, MA
A large, three-tiered shelf, mahogany bookcase or étagère with hand turned bobbin spindles. Also
Mahogany
Sold
H 44.5 in W 50 in D 19 in
Antique William IV Style Three-Tiered Étagère or Server or Set of Shelves
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A superb English étagère, server or set of shelves, crafted in the 19th century in the William IV
Mahogany
Antique British Colonial Four Tiered Etagere
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th century British colonial etagere handcrafted in mahogany with finials at the top over
Porcelain, Mahogany
Colonial British Étagère Bookcase Shelves, Early 1900s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Handsome and elegant, Colonial British rosewood shelves featuring hand-carved reeded sides. Perfect
Rosewood
Bookcase/Etagere, by Rose Tarlow, chinoiserie decor.
By Rose Tarlow
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rose Tarlow étagère in tete de negre crackled lacquer with chinoiserie. 3 shelves and 2 drawers
Lacquer
Three-Tiered Antique Cane Shelf Etagere or Set of Shelves in Mahogany
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique British colonial three-tiered server or etagere crafted in mahogany with hand caned shelves
Pair of English 19th Century Mahogany Etageres or Set of Shelves
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A fine and useful pair of 19th century English, mahogany set of shelves or etageres, with finely
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Glass
English Oak Etagere or Open Shelves, circa 1850
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An English circa 1850 "country house" solid oak etagere with exquisite patina, the rectangular three tier form having turned finial-topped baluster-form stiles at corners ending in o...
Oak
$4,695 / set
H 40 in W 42 in D 23 in
Brighton Pavilion Burnt Bamboo and Grasscloth Pagoda Desk and Chair
Located in Southampton, NJ
Brighton Pavilion 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...
Upholstery, Bamboo, Cane, Raffia, Rattan, Glass
Mid Century Leather Top Game Table
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern leather top square game table. The gilt-tooled leather top is ready for play, with pivoting hinged drawers on the frieze. All supported on bold square legs and s...
Leather, Wood
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$1,895
H 36 in W 17 in D 17.5 in
19th-C. French Pine Faux Bamboo Marble Top Stand / Pedestal / Side Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 19th century French pine faux bamboo two tier marble top wash stand. This would make a lovely side table or pedestal as well. It a single drawer over single door. The ...
Marble
English 19th Century Oak Butler’s Trolley
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous serving trolley, made of richly figured oak planks and barley-twist posts from 19th century England, circa 1840s. This beautiful antique has a wonderfully patinated and in...
Brass
19th Century Solid Mahogany Three Tier Buffet
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb solid mahogany three tier buffet from the beginning of the 19th century from England good quality shelf which has a very beautiful turning The three trays are in solid mahogan...
Mahogany
$2,128Sale Price|20% Off
H 27 in W 24 in D 17.25 in
British Colonial Style Tortoiseshell Bamboo & Rattan Diminutive Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
British Colonial Style Tortoiseshell Bamboo and Rattan Diminutive Chest Europe, Later 20th Century A stunning British Colonial-style diminutive chest of drawers, wrapped in rattan...
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed, Willow
$11,250
H 40.25 in W 35.5 in D 17.25 in
English 1840s Mahogany Campaign Chest with Five Drawers and Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany campaign chest from the mid 19th century, with five drawers and brass hardware. Created in England during the second quarter of the 19th century, this mahogany ca...
Brass
Early 20th C English Mahogany Three Tier Server with Drawers
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this circa 1900 mahogany server table has a top with two drawers that have a functional lock and two lower tier shelves. Decorative turned legs in the front,nicely ...
Mahogany
$1,450
H 37.5 in W 17 in D 13 in
Antique Bamboo Etagere, Five Shelves, English, 19th Century, Ca. 1880s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique burnt bamboo etagere / shelves. This piece has five shelves including the top one. Very nice and sturdy condition.
Bamboo
French Art Deco Rosewood Cabinet
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
An excellent quality French cabinet, produced in the 1920’s with crisp carving to the center between the doors, solid oak with solid oak liners, both doors are lockable with one key ...
Rosewood
Pair of Antique English Chinoiserie Pedestals
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of 19th Century English pedestals or stands handcrafted in hardwood in an octagon form,featuring hand decorated floral Chinoiserie with embossed highlights on an eboniz...
Hardwood
$1,762
H 49.61 in W 21.66 in D 13.78 in
Antique 19th Century Anglo-Chinese Lacquered Bamboo Etagere Shelves, England
Located in London, GB
Antique 19th century Anglo-Chinese lacquered bamboo etagere shelves. C.1880 England In very good condition, with expected signs of wear commensurate with age.
Bamboo, Lacquer
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.
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.