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Early 19C British Colonial Specimen Wood Side Table
Early 19C British Colonial Specimen Wood Side Table

Early 19C British Colonial Specimen Wood Side Table

Located in Dallas, TX

origin, hence our opinion that this was made in a Colonial part of the British Empire for export and

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Rosewood, Elm

19th century American Bull's Eye Convex Giltwood Mirror with Eagle
19th century American Bull's Eye Convex Giltwood Mirror with Eagle

19th century American Bull's Eye Convex Giltwood Mirror with Eagle

Located in Savannah, GA

original colonies to break free of the British Empire in the American Revolution. These mirrors were

Category

Antique 19th Century American Federal Convex Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Ikea Produced Storvik Rattan Cane Wicker Lounge Chair by Carl Öjerstam
Ikea Produced Storvik Rattan Cane Wicker Lounge Chair by Carl Öjerstam

Ikea Produced Storvik Rattan Cane Wicker Lounge Chair by Carl Öjerstam

By IKEA

Located in Antwerp, BE

itself to wicker work. This style of rattan furniture soon spread across the British Empire, from India

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Important Carved Chair with Tiger and Mithun Head Decoration
Important Carved Chair with Tiger and Mithun Head Decoration

Important Carved Chair with Tiger and Mithun Head Decoration

Located in Chicago, IL

societies, the Naga were once enthusiastic headhunters subjected to ‘civilizing missions’ by the British

Category

20th Century Indian Tribal Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Maltese Art Deco Bronze Dolphin Bookends or Sculptures
Pair of Maltese Art Deco Bronze Dolphin Bookends or Sculptures

Pair of Maltese Art Deco Bronze Dolphin Bookends or Sculptures

By F. Abela & Sons

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

islands in the Mediterranean Sea near Italy. Malta became part of the British Empire in the early 1800s

Category

Mid-20th Century Maltese Neoclassical Revival Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage Army and Navy Copper Hunting Horn
Vintage Army and Navy Copper Hunting Horn

Vintage Army and Navy Copper Hunting Horn

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

all-over the British Empire, eventually being taken over by House of Fraser in 1973.

Category

Mid-20th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Copper

Parky and Vurty, Prague
Parky and Vurty, Prague

Parky and Vurty, Prague

By Stanley Anderson

Located in New Orleans, LA

responded to the socio-economic changes he observed as, within a mere quarter century, the British Empire of

Category

Early 20th Century Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

British Soldier’s Woolie from the Raj 76th Regiment of Foot, circa 1813
British Soldier’s Woolie from the Raj 76th Regiment of Foot, circa 1813

British Soldier’s Woolie from the Raj 76th Regiment of Foot, circa 1813

Located in Nantucket, MA

, a very brightly depicted image of Regimental Colors and Union Jack beneath the British Empire crown

Category

Antique 1810s English Folk Art Decorative Art

Materials

Linen, Wool

Monumental Morung Carving with Leaf Muntiac and Five Mithun Head Decoration
Monumental Morung Carving with Leaf Muntiac and Five Mithun Head Decoration

Monumental Morung Carving with Leaf Muntiac and Five Mithun Head Decoration

Located in Chicago, IL

subjected to ‘civilizing missions’ by the British Empire throughout the 19th century. The Naga are talented

Category

20th Century Indian Tribal Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Set Of Four Woods, Lawn Bowls
Set Of Four Woods, Lawn Bowls

Set Of Four Woods, Lawn Bowls

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

bowls were sold throughout the countries of the British Empire, and in the United States. This

Category

Vintage 1930s Scottish Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Polo Or Pith Helmet By Gieves Of London
Polo Or Pith Helmet By Gieves Of London

Polo Or Pith Helmet By Gieves Of London

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

of the British Empire from the mid-nineteenth to the mid-twentieth century it was routinely issued to

Category

Early 20th Century British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Canvas, Cork

Famous Caribbean Artist Amos Ferguson Folk Painting, Motherhood
Famous Caribbean Artist Amos Ferguson Folk Painting, Motherhood

Famous Caribbean Artist Amos Ferguson Folk Painting, Motherhood

By Amos Ferguson

Located in Phoenix, AZ

to over 10 cities and museums in the United States. Amos was awarded the Order of the British Empire

Category

Mid-20th Century Bahamian Folk Art Paintings

Fig Branch
Fig Branch

Fig Branch

By Patrick Caulfield

Located in Missouri, MO

, Order of the British Empire. On 24 May 2004 a fire in a storage warehouse destroyed many works from the

Category

1970s Pop Art Abstract Prints

Materials

Screen

First Families

First Families

By Harry Benson

Located in Toronto, ON

, Scotland. On January 1, 2009, Harry was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire by Her

Category

Late 20th Century More Art

Materials

Other Medium

Paris Separates
Paris Separates

Paris Separates

By Patrick Caulfield

Located in Toronto, Ontario

years later he was bestowed with the honor of Order of the British Empire (CBE). Caulfield's works can

Category

1970s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Screen

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN FAMBOO FRAMED FOLDING TRAY TABLE WITH BRASS HANDLED TRAY TOP
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN FAMBOO FRAMED FOLDING TRAY TABLE WITH BRASS HANDLED TRAY TOP

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN FAMBOO FRAMED FOLDING TRAY TABLE WITH BRASS HANDLED TRAY TOP

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

" during the late 18th and early 19th century the British Empire started exporting fine antiques from China

Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

Oil on Canvas of Lady Evelyn Herbert after Sir William Orpen
Oil on Canvas of Lady Evelyn Herbert after Sir William Orpen

Oil on Canvas of Lady Evelyn Herbert after Sir William Orpen

By Sir William Orpen

Located in Dallas, TX

the British Empire, KBE, in the 1918 King's birthday honours list and elected a member of the Royal

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Early 19th Century William IV Mahogany Partners Desk
Early 19th Century William IV Mahogany Partners Desk

Early 19th Century William IV Mahogany Partners Desk

Located in Dallas, TX

labour restricted, slavery abolished in nearly all the British Empire, and the British electoral system

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Bronze Gothic Revival Jewellery Box Casket, 19th Century
Antique Bronze Gothic Revival Jewellery Box Casket, 19th Century

Antique Bronze Gothic Revival Jewellery Box Casket, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

mainly on the countries of the British Empire. Shortly before 1914, the need for manufacturing in London

Category

Antique 1880s English Gothic Revival Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze

19th Century English Military Campaign Chair
19th Century English Military Campaign Chair

19th Century English Military Campaign Chair

Located in Lymington, GB

officers, many of whom had purchased their commissions. With the rise and expansion of the British Empire

Category

Antique 1820s English Campaign Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mid Century Gold Lustre Fine Porcelain Tea Pot  British  Royal Worcester
Mid Century Gold Lustre Fine Porcelain Tea Pot  British  Royal Worcester

Mid Century Gold Lustre Fine Porcelain Tea Pot British Royal Worcester

By Royal Worcester

Located in London, by appointment only

Imbued with a radiant opulence characteristic of the discerning tastes of the 1970s, this exquisite Royal Worcester teapot commands attention with its captivating gold lustre finish....

Category

Vintage 1960s British Empire Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts Movement 6-Light Chandeldeier, Prob. by W.A.S. Benson
Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts Movement 6-Light Chandeldeier, Prob. by W.A.S. Benson

Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts Movement 6-Light Chandeldeier, Prob. by W.A.S. Benson

By W.A.S. Benson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

and most fully in the British Isles, and spread across the British Empire and to the rest of Europe

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Copper

Signet or Seal Pinky Ring with Couped Wild Boar in 18 Karat Rose Gold Circa 1900
Signet or Seal Pinky Ring with Couped Wild Boar in 18 Karat Rose Gold Circa 1900

Signet or Seal Pinky Ring with Couped Wild Boar in 18 Karat Rose Gold Circa 1900

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

common in British Empire or Commonwealth countries, but most of these countries adopted some sort of

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Ralph Lauren Empire Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Ralph Lauren Empire Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Ralph Lauren Empire Mahogany Chest of Drawers

By Ralph Lauren

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Neoclassical, Empire, or British Colonial style carved mahogany five-drawer dresser or

Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022

By David Shrigley

Located in Manchester, GB

Order of the British Empire or OBE. David Shrigley’s quick-witted drawings and hand-rendered texts are

Category

2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022

By David Shrigley

Located in Manchester, GB

Order of the British Empire or OBE. David Shrigley’s quick-witted drawings and hand-rendered texts are

Category

2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022

By David Shrigley

Located in Manchester, GB

Order of the British Empire or OBE. David Shrigley’s quick-witted drawings and hand-rendered texts are

Category

2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022

By David Shrigley

Located in Manchester, GB

Order of the British Empire or OBE. David Shrigley’s quick-witted drawings and hand-rendered texts are

Category

2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022

By David Shrigley

Located in Manchester, GB

Order of the British Empire or OBE. David Shrigley’s quick-witted drawings and hand-rendered texts are

Category

2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022

By David Shrigley

Located in Manchester, GB

Order of the British Empire or OBE. David Shrigley’s quick-witted drawings and hand-rendered texts are

Category

2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022

By David Shrigley

Located in Manchester, GB

Order of the British Empire or OBE. David Shrigley’s quick-witted drawings and hand-rendered texts are

Category

2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022

By David Shrigley

Located in Manchester, GB

Order of the British Empire or OBE. David Shrigley’s quick-witted drawings and hand-rendered texts are

Category

2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022

By David Shrigley

Located in Manchester, GB

Order of the British Empire or OBE. David Shrigley’s quick-witted drawings and hand-rendered texts are

Category

2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022

By David Shrigley

Located in Manchester, GB

Order of the British Empire or OBE. David Shrigley’s quick-witted drawings and hand-rendered texts are

Category

2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022

By David Shrigley

Located in Manchester, GB

Order of the British Empire or OBE. David Shrigley’s quick-witted drawings and hand-rendered texts are

Category

2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022

By David Shrigley

Located in Manchester, GB

Order of the British Empire or OBE. David Shrigley’s quick-witted drawings and hand-rendered texts are

Category

2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022

By David Shrigley

Located in Manchester, GB

Order of the British Empire or OBE. David Shrigley’s quick-witted drawings and hand-rendered texts are

Category

2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022

By David Shrigley

Located in Manchester, GB

Order of the British Empire or OBE. David Shrigley’s quick-witted drawings and hand-rendered texts are

Category

2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022

David Shrigley, This Huge Cat, 2022

By David Shrigley

Located in Manchester, GB

Order of the British Empire or OBE. David Shrigley’s quick-witted drawings and hand-rendered texts are

Category

2010s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Royal Air Force 1925 Enameled Wings Badge In 18Kt Gold With 1.68 Ctw Diamonds
Royal Air Force 1925 Enameled Wings Badge In 18Kt Gold With 1.68 Ctw Diamonds

Royal Air Force 1925 Enameled Wings Badge In 18Kt Gold With 1.68 Ctw Diamonds

Located in Miami, FL

century of British military aviation. The RAF was founded on 1 April 1918, towards the end of the First

Category

Vintage 1920s English George V Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

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British Empire For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the British empire you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each British empire for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, wood and fabric. If you’re shopping for a British empire, we have 31 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect British empire — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A British empire is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Empire, Art Deco and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. A well-made British empire has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Austin Cooper, Joseph Fitter and Charles Smith & Son are consistently popular.

How Much is a British Empire?

A British empire can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,800, while the lowest priced sells for $57 and the highest can go for as much as $83,550.