Colonial Hall Tree
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Coat Racks and Stands
Brass
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Coat Racks and Stands
Brass
Mid-20th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Shelves
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian British Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
20th Century Italian British Colonial Table Lamps
Brass
20th Century Italian British Colonial Table Lamps
Metal
Late 20th Century Indian British Colonial Decorative Bowls
Bronze
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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Wall Mirrors
Bamboo, Mirror
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Wall Mirrors
Bamboo, Mirror
Antique 19th Century Thai Coat Racks and Stands
Sycamore, Teak
20th Century Italian British Colonial Wall Mirrors
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian British Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
20th Century American British Colonial Table Lamps
Brass
Antique 19th Century British British Colonial Hat Racks and Stands
Bamboo, Mirror, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century British British Colonial Hat Racks and Stands
Bamboo, Mirror, Lacquer
20th Century American British Colonial Candlesticks
20th Century English British Colonial Table Lamps
20th Century Italian British Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
20th Century Italian British Colonial Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1960s American British Colonial Table Lamps
20th Century Italian British Colonial Candlesticks
Brass
20th Century Italian British Colonial Table Lamps
Metal
20th Century Italian British Colonial Table Lamps
Early 20th Century British Colonial Table Lamps
20th Century Italian British Colonial Table Lamps
Metal
20th Century Italian British Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Candelabras
Brass, Copper
Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Table Lamps
Silver Plate, Brass
20th Century Italian British Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces
20th Century Italian British Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
20th Century English British Colonial Table Lamps
Late 20th Century British Colonial Table Lamps
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican British Colonial Chandeliers and P...
Metal
Antique 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Coat Racks and Stands
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English British Colonial Coat Racks and Stands
Bamboo
Antique Early 1900s British British Colonial Coat Racks and Stands
Brass
20th Century Italian British Colonial Candelabras
20th Century American British Colonial Table Lamps
Brass
20th Century Italian British Colonial Table Lamps
Metal
20th Century American British Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces
20th Century Indian British Colonial Candlesticks
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Indian British Colonial Table Lamps
20th Century Italian British Colonial Table Lamps
Late 20th Century British Colonial Candle Sconces
Metal
20th Century Italian British Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Coat Racks and Stands
Oak, Glass
Vintage 1940s Mexican Candle Holders
Ceramic
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20th Century English Planters and Jardinieres
Stone, Cast Stone
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
20th Century Chinese Neoclassical Screens and Room Dividers
Canvas, Wood
2010s American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Giltwood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century English Georgian Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique 1840s English Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Walnut
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Gustavian Wardrobes and Armoires
Glass, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Desks
Oak
Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Vases
Glass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Windows
Lead
Antique 18th Century Spanish Rustic Side Tables
Wood
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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.
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- What are hall trees for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Hall trees are a type of furniture, generally used for an interior entranceway. It can hold shoes, jackets, bags and other items and provides compact storage for smaller places. Shop a collection of hall trees from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a hall tree used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A hall tree is a piece of furniture that holds coats, bags, hats, and other apparel and accessories in an entryway or hallway. Shop a collection of vintage, and contemporary hall trees from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Where a hall tree should be placed is largely a matter of personal preference, but generally, you will want to display one near the door that you use most frequently. You can put it in a mudroom, a foyer or an entryway. On 1stDibs, find a variety of hall trees.
- What is a hall tree called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A hall tree is sometimes called a hat tree, a hat stand, a coat rack or a coat stand. However, hall tree is also a common name for a piece of furniture used to store coats, hats and other accessories. Shop a collection of hall trees on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A hall tree, which can also be called a hat tree or a clothes tree, is a stand that can hold hats, jackets, bags and shoes. You can shop a collection of hall trees from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Other names for a hall tree include clothes tree, hat tree, and hatrack. Hall trees come in many shapes and sizes and remain as popular as ever. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and contemporary hall trees from some of the world’s top sellers.