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1900s Antique Indian Amritsar Rug
1900s Antique Indian Amritsar Rug

1900s Antique Indian Amritsar Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

traced back to the British Empire’s Colonial rule in India. For the first time, in 1851, at the Great

Category

Antique Early 1900s Asian Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

English Regency William IV Teal Painted Marble Top Low Coffee Table ca. 1840
English Regency William IV Teal Painted Marble Top Low Coffee Table ca. 1840

English Regency William IV Teal Painted Marble Top Low Coffee Table ca. 1840

Located in Shippensburg, PA

, adaptable designs that emerged from British colonial life in India. The verde marble top with its dark

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique Indian Amritsar Rug with Floral Design
Antique Indian Amritsar Rug with Floral Design

Antique Indian Amritsar Rug with Floral Design

Located in Los Angeles, US

Antique Amritsar Rugs – The spectacular rugs of Amritsar capture the exotic style of India while

Category

Antique Early 1900s Asian Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Five Tek Sing Cargo 'Aster Sprays' Tea Bowls, Qing Dynasty
Five Tek Sing Cargo 'Aster Sprays' Tea Bowls, Qing Dynasty

Five Tek Sing Cargo 'Aster Sprays' Tea Bowls, Qing Dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

navigate through a shortcut. The following day, a British East India Company ship came to the aid of those

Category

Antique 1820s Indonesian Qing Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

PAiR OF ORIGINAL 1936 16MM CINEMA MOVIE SOUND REELS FOR "WHEN KNIGHTS WERE BOLD"
PAiR OF ORIGINAL 1936 16MM CINEMA MOVIE SOUND REELS FOR "WHEN KNIGHTS WERE BOLD"

PAiR OF ORIGINAL 1936 16MM CINEMA MOVIE SOUND REELS FOR "WHEN KNIGHTS WERE BOLD"

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

inherits his father's estate while serving with the British army in India. He returns home to take up his

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

19th Century Italian Statuary Marble Plaque After Duquesnoy
19th Century Italian Statuary Marble Plaque After Duquesnoy

19th Century Italian Statuary Marble Plaque After Duquesnoy

By François Duquesnoy

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Navy, serving in both World Wars and as the last British Viceroy of India. Francois Dequesnoy (1597

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Mounted Objects

Materials

Marble, Statuary Marble

19th Century Chinese Trade Louis XV Style Chaise Longue
19th Century Chinese Trade Louis XV Style Chaise Longue

19th Century Chinese Trade Louis XV Style Chaise Longue

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Trade.' Trading with China was dominated by the British East India Company from the late 17th Century

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Louis XV Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery

Chinese Porcelain Plate Blue And White From The Blue Family, 19th Century
Chinese Porcelain Plate Blue And White From The Blue Family, 19th Century

Chinese Porcelain Plate Blue And White From The Blue Family, 19th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

French, Dutch and British East India companies brought the porcelain to Europe.

Category

Antique 1850s Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Gurkha Rifles Dressed in Rifle Green
Royal Gurkha Rifles Dressed in Rifle Green

Royal Gurkha Rifles Dressed in Rifle Green

$1,920Sale Price / set|20% Off

Royal Gurkha Rifles Dressed in Rifle Green

Located in Asheville, NC

. The Gurkhas were once one of Britain's fiercest enemies. They come from the foothills of the Nepalese

Category

Early 20th Century Nepalese Malayer More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

18th Century Chinese Flower Plate from the Compagnie Des Indes
18th Century Chinese Flower Plate from the Compagnie Des Indes

18th Century Chinese Flower Plate from the Compagnie Des Indes

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Europeans. The French, Dutch and British East India companies brought porcelain to Europe.

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

King Edward V111  Royal Commemorative Pottery Beaker, May 12th 1937
King Edward V111  Royal Commemorative Pottery Beaker, May 12th 1937

King Edward V111 Royal Commemorative Pottery Beaker, May 12th 1937

By Staffordshire

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Dominions of the British Empire, and Emperor of India, from 20 January 1936 until his abdication in December

Category

Mid-20th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Print of a Wedding Ceremony in Japan, ca.1824
Antique Print of a Wedding Ceremony in Japan, ca.1824

Antique Print of a Wedding Ceremony in Japan, ca.1824

Located in Langweer, NL

, who was governor general of the British East India Company. In 1795, Titsingh represented Dutch and

Category

Antique 1820s Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Chinese Plate inspired by The Blue Family Mid 19th Century
Chinese Plate inspired by The Blue Family Mid 19th Century

Chinese Plate inspired by The Blue Family Mid 19th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

French, Dutch and British East India companies brought the porcelain to Europe. With the arrival of

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Edwardian Diamond, Pearl Bar Brooch (Early 20th Century)
Antique Edwardian Diamond, Pearl Bar Brooch (Early 20th Century)

Antique Edwardian Diamond, Pearl Bar Brooch (Early 20th Century)

Located in OVIEDO, AS

Edward VII (1841 – 1910) who was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of

Category

Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Large Block Print Blue and White Bowl c 1822, Tek Sing Cargo
Large Block Print Blue and White Bowl c 1822, Tek Sing Cargo

Large Block Print Blue and White Bowl c 1822, Tek Sing Cargo

Located in seoul, KR

took a critical turn when attempting to navigate through a shortcut. The following day, a British East

Category

Antique 1820s Indonesian Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Edwardian Diamond Cufflinks in Platinum over 18 Karat Gold (Early 20th Century)
Edwardian Diamond Cufflinks in Platinum over 18 Karat Gold (Early 20th Century)

Edwardian Diamond Cufflinks in Platinum over 18 Karat Gold (Early 20th Century)

Located in OVIEDO, AS

– 1910) who was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India for the brief

Category

Early 20th Century French Edwardian Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Mantis BS4 L Ceiling Lamp by Bernard Schottlander
Mantis BS4 L Ceiling Lamp by Bernard Schottlander

Mantis BS4 L Ceiling Lamp by Bernard Schottlander

By Bernard Schottlander

Located in Geneve, CH

and moved to England in 1939. After serving with the British Army in India, he learnt to weld and took

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Mantis BS5 SW Wall Lamp by Bernard Schottlander
Mantis BS5 SW Wall Lamp by Bernard Schottlander

Mantis BS5 SW Wall Lamp by Bernard Schottlander

By Bernard Schottlander

Located in Geneve, CH

, Germany in 1924 and moved to England in 1939. After serving with the British Army in India, he learnt to

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Mantis BS2 Wall Lamp by Bernard Schottlander
Mantis BS2 Wall Lamp by Bernard Schottlander

Mantis BS2 Wall Lamp by Bernard Schottlander

By Bernard Schottlander

Located in Geneve, CH

, Germany in 1924 and moved to England in 1939. After serving with the British Army in India, he learnt to

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Mantis BS1 Large Floor Lamp by Bernard Schottlander
Mantis BS1 Large Floor Lamp by Bernard Schottlander

Mantis BS1 Large Floor Lamp by Bernard Schottlander

By Bernard Schottlander

Located in Geneve, CH

, Germany in 1924 and moved to England in 1939. After serving with the British Army in India, he learnt to

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Mantis BS3 Table Lamp by Bernard Schottlander
Mantis BS3 Table Lamp by Bernard Schottlander

Mantis BS3 Table Lamp by Bernard Schottlander

By Bernard Schottlander

Located in Geneve, CH

, Germany in 1924 and moved to England in 1939. After serving with the British Army in India, he learnt to

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Mantis BS5 Mini Wall Lamp by Bernard Schottlander
Mantis BS5 Mini Wall Lamp by Bernard Schottlander

Mantis BS5 Mini Wall Lamp by Bernard Schottlander

By Bernard Schottlander

Located in Geneve, CH

, Germany in 1924 and moved to England in 1939. After serving with the British Army in India, he learnt to

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Mantis BS2 Mini Wall Lamp by Bernard Schottlander
Mantis BS2 Mini Wall Lamp by Bernard Schottlander

Mantis BS2 Mini Wall Lamp by Bernard Schottlander

By Bernard Schottlander

Located in Geneve, CH

, Germany in 1924 and moved to England in 1939. After serving with the British Army in India, he learnt to

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Mantis BS1 B Floor Lamp by Bernard Schottlander
Mantis BS1 B Floor Lamp by Bernard Schottlander

Mantis BS1 B Floor Lamp by Bernard Schottlander

By Bernard Schottlander

Located in Geneve, CH

, Germany in 1924 and moved to England in 1939. After serving with the British Army in India, he learnt to

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

DCW Editions Mantis BS5 SW Wall Lamp in White Steel and Aluminum
DCW Editions Mantis BS5 SW Wall Lamp in White Steel and Aluminum

DCW Editions Mantis BS5 SW Wall Lamp in White Steel and Aluminum

By Bernard Schottlander

Located in Brooklyn, NY

to England in 1939. After serving with the British Army in India, he learnt to weld and took a course

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

DCW Editions Mantis BS3 Table Lamp in Black Steel and Aluminum
DCW Editions Mantis BS3 Table Lamp in Black Steel and Aluminum

DCW Editions Mantis BS3 Table Lamp in Black Steel and Aluminum

By Bernard Schottlander

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Schottlander was born in Mainz, Germany in 1924 and moved to England in 1939. After serving with the British

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

DCW Editions Mantis BS5 Mini Wall Lamp in Black Steel and Aluminum
DCW Editions Mantis BS5 Mini Wall Lamp in Black Steel and Aluminum

DCW Editions Mantis BS5 Mini Wall Lamp in Black Steel and Aluminum

By Bernard Schottlander

Located in Brooklyn, NY

, Germany in 1924 and moved to England in 1939. After serving with the British Army in India, he learnt to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

DCW Editions Mantis BS4 L Ceiling Lamp in Black Steel and Aluminum
DCW Editions Mantis BS4 L Ceiling Lamp in Black Steel and Aluminum

DCW Editions Mantis BS4 L Ceiling Lamp in Black Steel and Aluminum

By Bernard Schottlander

Located in Brooklyn, NY

the British Army in India, he learnt to weld and took a course in Sculpture at Leeds College of Art

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

DCW Editions Mantis BS5 SW Wall Lamp in Black Steel and Aluminum
DCW Editions Mantis BS5 SW Wall Lamp in Black Steel and Aluminum

DCW Editions Mantis BS5 SW Wall Lamp in Black Steel and Aluminum

By Bernard Schottlander

Located in Brooklyn, NY

to England in 1939. After serving with the British Army in India, he learnt to weld and took a course

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

19th Century Chinese Export Green 'Fitzhugh' Hot Water Platter- Tureen *
19th Century Chinese Export Green 'Fitzhugh' Hot Water Platter- Tureen *

19th Century Chinese Export Green 'Fitzhugh' Hot Water Platter- Tureen *

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fitzhugh served from 1786 to 1800 in Guangzhou (Canton) as a director of the British East India Company

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

DCW Editions Mantis BS1 Floor Lamp in Black Steel and Aluminum
DCW Editions Mantis BS1 Floor Lamp in Black Steel and Aluminum

DCW Editions Mantis BS1 Floor Lamp in Black Steel and Aluminum

By Bernard Schottlander

Located in Brooklyn, NY

England in 1939. After serving with the British Army in India, he learnt to weld and took a course in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

DCW Editions Mantis BS1 B Floor Lamp in Black Steel and Aluminum
DCW Editions Mantis BS1 B Floor Lamp in Black Steel and Aluminum

DCW Editions Mantis BS1 B Floor Lamp in Black Steel and Aluminum

By Bernard Schottlander

Located in Brooklyn, NY

England in 1939. After serving with the British Army in India, he learnt to weld and took a course in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

West Coast of Africa, Guinea & Sierra Leone: An 18th Century Map by Bellin
West Coast of Africa, Guinea & Sierra Leone: An 18th Century Map by Bellin

West Coast of Africa, Guinea & Sierra Leone: An 18th Century Map by Bellin

By Jacques-Nicolas Bellin

Located in Alamo, CA

the British East India Company's voyages to India and Ceylon. The publication was published before the

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Maps

Materials

Paper

Pair, Edme Samson Porcelain Figure Models of Mars & Venus After Meissen
Pair, Edme Samson Porcelain Figure Models of Mars & Venus After Meissen

Pair, Edme Samson Porcelain Figure Models of Mars & Venus After Meissen

By Samson & Cie

Located in Atlanta, GA

Samson, of a British East India Company armorial plate, shows evidence of scratchings, perhaps in an

Category

20th Century French Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Samson Paris Porcelain Trinket Box
19th Century Samson Paris Porcelain Trinket Box

19th Century Samson Paris Porcelain Trinket Box

By Samson & Cie

Located in Dallas, TX

Samson, of a British East India Company armorial plate, shows evidence of scratchings, perhaps in an

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century British Colonial Teak Wood Mirrored Cabinet or Hutch
19th Century British Colonial Teak Wood Mirrored Cabinet or Hutch

19th Century British Colonial Teak Wood Mirrored Cabinet or Hutch

Located in Heath, MA

An ornately hand-carved teak wood cabinet from British India, circa 1875. In original condition

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian British Colonial Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Teak

Very nice Anglo Indian Vizagapatam box.
Very nice Anglo Indian Vizagapatam box.

Very nice Anglo Indian Vizagapatam box.

Located in Brussels, BE

. Dating from ca 1930. Literature: Furniture from British India and Ceylon by Amin Jaffer.

Category

Vintage 1930s Indian Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Ivory, Sandalwood

Hoshiarpur Bone and Ebony Inlaid Games Table
Hoshiarpur Bone and Ebony Inlaid Games Table

Hoshiarpur Bone and Ebony Inlaid Games Table

Located in London, GB

this form were made in several parts of late 19th century British India in response to the growing

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Game Tables

Materials

Ebony, Bone

Pair of 19th Century Anglo-Indian Rosewood Side Chairs, Bombay
Pair of 19th Century Anglo-Indian Rosewood Side Chairs, Bombay

Pair of 19th Century Anglo-Indian Rosewood Side Chairs, Bombay

Located in Alexandria, VA

) Reference: For similar chairs in The Victoria and Albert Museum, see: Jaffer, Amin, "Furniture from British

Category

Antique 1850s Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Large Indian Elk Horn Tea Caddy, Vizagatapatam, circa 1850
Large Indian Elk Horn Tea Caddy, Vizagatapatam, circa 1850

Large Indian Elk Horn Tea Caddy, Vizagatapatam, circa 1850

Located in London, GB

brass hinges. See illustration 61 Page 214 ‘Furniture from British India and Ceylon’ by Amin Jaffer

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Indian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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British India For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the british India you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every british India was constructed with great care. There are 870 variations of the antique or vintage british India you’re looking for, while we also have 33 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a british India — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A british India is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in folk art, neoclassical and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one british India that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bernard Schottlander, Stephanie Odegard Collection and Edmé Samson produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a British India?

A british India can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,882, while the lowest priced sells for $0 and the highest can go for as much as $625,725.