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Early 20th Century Colonial Sri Lankan Satinwood Garden Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
Hand-turned garden chair made of solid satinwood, Colonial, Sri Lanka, circa 1900. Hand-caned seat
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Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Armchairs

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Cane, Satinwood

Beautifully Styled Ceylonese Porcupine Quill, Lidded Dark Wood Conical Pot
By SILVA (Sri Lanka)
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Superb Ceylonese porcupine quill lidded pot in a most unusual conical shape Fashioned in dark wood and decorated with quill pieces All quills are present and in excellent order. Int...
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Vintage 1950s Sri Lankan British Colonial Decorative Boxes

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Hardwood

18th Century Sri Lankan Satinwood Trunk
Located in San Marino, CA
A striking Sri Lankan satinwood trunk from the 18th Century. The trunk's edges are decorated with a
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Antique Mid-18th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Trunks and Luggage

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Satinwood

19th Century Sri Lankan Trunk with Ebony Trim
Located in San Marino, CA
A 19th century Sri Lankan Trunk made of jakwood with ebony trim. Bright hardware and handles on
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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ebony

20th Century Ebony British Colonial Two-Door Display Cabinet
Located in San Marino, CA
A 20th century British Colonial solid ebony two-door display cabinet, from Sri Lanka.
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20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Cabinets

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Glass, Ebony

19th Century, Dutch Colonial Satinwood and Ebony Linen Press
Located in Southampton, NY
satinwood with solid king ebony trim and inlay. Handmade in Sri Lanka, where both satinwood and ebony are
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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Linen Presses

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Ebony, Satinwood

19th Century English Colonial Satinwood and Ebony Linen Press
Located in Southampton, NY
Satinwood with solid ebony trim and inlay. Handmade in Sri Lanka, where both satinwood and ebony are
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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Linen Presses

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Ebony, Satinwood

British Colonial Ceylonese Solid Satinwood & Hand Cane Armchair
Located in Southampton, NY
British Colonial Ceylonese Solid Satinwood & Hand Caned Armchair Made entirely out of satinwood
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Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Armchairs

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Satinwood

Dutch Colonial Period Ceylonese Guardian Lion Sculpture – 18th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
18th-Century Dutch Ceylonese Guardian Lion Sculpture with Inlaid Eyes Sri Lanka (Dutch Ceylon
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Antique 18th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Historical Memorabilia

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Wood

Colonial Style Shell Queen Bed in Ebonized Finish
By Susanne Hollis
Located in San Marino, CA
A queen sized 4-poster bed, in Jak wood with an ebonized finish. The bed features hand carved details overall, oversize tassel-style feet, a headboard with shell center decoration. A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan British Colonial Beds and Bed F...

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Mahogany

17th c. Dutch Colonial Macassar Ebony Document Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare late 17th century Dutch colonial, probably Sri Lankan, Macassar ebony document box having
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Antique 17th Century Sri Lankan Jewelry Boxes

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Macassar

British Colonial Ebony Bureau Bookcase
Located in Greenwich, CT
on bracket base. Southern India or Sri Lanka, circa 1720. English colonial furniture of this era is
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Antique 1710s Sri Lankan William and Mary Secretaires

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Ebony

19th Century British Colonial/Regency Ebony Chair
Located in San Marino, CA
A 19th century British Colonial Ebony chair with carved back and feet. Caned seat with scrolled
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Antique Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Regency Armchairs

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Rattan, Ebony

19th Century Ceylonese East Indies Jackwood & Ebony 4 Door Press with 4 Drawers
Located in Richmond, VA
exaggerated feet. Beautiful form from the Dutch colonial era of modern day Sri Lanka.
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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Cabinets

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Wood

19th Century Anglo Indian Ebony & Porcupine Quill Box
Located in Pearland, TX
colonial name for Sri Lanka. This fine hand crafted box has a sliding lid and is decorated with quills
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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Decorative Boxes

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Bone, Ebony

19th Century Dutch Ceylonese Specimen Table
Located in Southampton, NY
Ceylonese twist on the base in Sri Lanka. Various woods include: Nadoun, satinwood, mahogany, and ebony
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Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Tables

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Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood

19th Century British Ceylonese Handblown Etched ‘Glow Lamp’ Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Southampton, NY
handblown in Sri Lanka for the British expats. They were referred to as 'glow lamps' rather than bell jar
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Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Lanterns

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Brass

19th Century British Ceylonese Handblown Etched ‘Glow Lamp’ Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Southampton, NY
handblown in Sri Lanka for the British expats. They were referred to as 'glow lamps'. Originally used with
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Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Lanterns

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Brass

Pair of 19th Century Ceylonese Satinwood & Caned Lounge Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Colonial Ceylonese satinwood and cane chairs. Made in the Late 19th in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), these
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Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Lounge Chairs

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Cane, Satinwood

19th Century Anglo Ceylonese Specimen Wood Desk Companion Tray
Located in Dallas, TX
Another stunning 19th century Anglo-Ceylonese piece. Made circa 1880 in Ceylon (Now Sri Lanka) of
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Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Decorative Boxes

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Ebony, Wood

19th Century Dutch Ebony Box With Silver Mounts and Hinges
Located in Stamford, CT
key. This rare box was likely made in the Dutch East India possession of Sri Lanka, or made in Holland
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Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Decorative Boxes

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Silver, Steel

19th Century Anglo Indian Ebony Occasional Table
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A smart early C19th Ceylonese Ebony occasional table, the specimen inlaid hexagonal top centred by a swirl of exotic woods including Palm, Satinwood, Coromandel and Palisander. With ...
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Vintage 1930s Sri Lankan British Colonial End Tables

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Ebony, Sandalwood, Satinwood, Palmwood

Antique Anglo Indian Box Handcrafted with Porcupine Quills
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
in Ceylon which was the colonial name for Sri Lanka. Porcupine quillwork objects of this quality were
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Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Evening Stroll - Figurative Abstract Watercolor Still Life Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
experiences as a Sri Lankan navigating colonial spaces in Canada, her art challenges one-dimensional
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

4pm on a Wednesday - Figurative Abstract Watercolor Still Life Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
experiences as a Sri Lankan navigating colonial spaces in Canada, her art challenges one-dimensional
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

6pm on a Thursday - Figurative Abstract Watercolor Still Life Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
experiences as a Sri Lankan navigating colonial spaces in Canada, her art challenges one-dimensional
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

Figure IV - Figurative Elegant Feminine Watercolor Portrait Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
experiences as a Sri Lankan navigating colonial spaces in Canada, her art challenges one-dimensional
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

Figure V - Figurative Elegant Feminine Watercolor Portrait Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
experiences as a Sri Lankan navigating colonial spaces in Canada, her art challenges one-dimensional
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

Portrait II - Figurative Elegant Feminine Watercolor Portrait Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
experiences as a Sri Lankan navigating colonial spaces in Canada, her art challenges one-dimensional
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

Lounging V - Figurative Lounging Feminine Watercolor Portrait Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
experiences as a Sri Lankan navigating colonial spaces in Canada, her art challenges one-dimensional
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

Portrait - Figurative Elegant Feminine Watercolor Portrait Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
experiences as a Sri Lankan navigating colonial spaces in Canada, her art challenges one-dimensional
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

Four Poster Colonial Bed from Sri Lanka
Located in Culver City, CA
Four-poster bed Colonial bed from Sri Lanka made of jackfruit wood.
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Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Furniture

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Wood

Early 20th Century Superbly Crafted Solid Teak Wood Ladies Desk from Sri Lanka
Located in Houston, TX
European ladies who worked in the coffee plantations in the Gallee district of Sri Lanka. Crafted in old
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Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Superbly Handcrafted Midcentury Round Nedun Wood Table from Sri Lanka
Located in Houston, TX
Old world carpentry. Precise intricate inlay work on the tabletop. The round top is supported by four carved legs on a carved square plinth with paw feet. British style barrister table.
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20th Century Asian Dutch Colonial Center Tables

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Wood

Dutch Colonial Armoire from Ceylon
Located in Richmond, CA
Dutch Colonial solid jackfruit wood armoire with three removable shelves. Armoire breaks down flat
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Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood

Set of Six 19th Century British Colonial Satinwood Armchairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Set of six Ceylonese dining chairs, peg construction, hand carved and hand caned. Solid and very comfortable.
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Antique 1890s Sri Lankan British Colonial Chairs

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Satinwood

Dutch Colonial Ebony Framed Mirror
Located in Richmond, CA
Beautiful Dutch colonial mirror with a solid ebony frame and new glass. The frame shows the
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Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Floor Mirrors and Full...

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Ebony

Dutch Colonial Armoire in Jackfruit Wood with Panel Doors
Located in Richmond, CA
Dutch Colonial solid jackfruit wood armoire; jackfruit is a very dense tropical hardwood that is
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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Wardrobes and Armoires

A very good 19th century Colonial chest of drawers.
Located in Miami, FL
A very good 19th century Colonial 2 part chest of drawers. The chest is made from satin teak
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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

British Ceylon Style Specimen Round Tilt-Top Table , 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
This British Colonial center table uses exotic wood veneers to create a spectacular spiral, fanning
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Antique Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Center Tables

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Rosewood, Mahogany

Dutch Colonial, Ceylonese, Chest on Stand, Sri Lanka, circa 1890
Located in Southampton, NY
Dutch Colonial, Ceylonese, chest on stand, Sri Lanka, circa 1890. Chest with original brass
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Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Blanket Chests

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Satinwood, Ebony

Early 20th Century Colonial Solid Satinwood Table with Caned Top, Sri Lanka
Located in Southampton, NY
Hand-carved solid satinwood table with caned top, Sri Lanka, Colonial, circa 1900. Central
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Antique Early 1900s Sri Lankan British Colonial Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Cane, Satinwood

A Pair of Sri Lankan Teak and Cane Planters Chairs
Located in London, GB
Sri Lanka, circa 1920 A pair of 20th century Sri Lankan sling back planters chairs in the British
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Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Armchairs

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Cane, Teak

Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Caned Satinwood Table
Located in Southampton, NY
Hand-Carved solid satinwood table with caned top, Sri Lanka, Colonial, circa 1890. Central pedestal
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Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial End Tables

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Satinwood, Ebony

British Colonial Ebony Chair
Located in San Marino, CA
A classic raffles armchair design from the former British colony of Ceylon, now Sri Lanka. It is of
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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Chairs

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Ebony

French Colonial Dining Table
Located in San Marino, CA
A French colonial dining table with rounded corners and a carved rope edge, sitting on cabriole
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20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Dining Room Tables

Dutch Colonial Money Box
Located in San Marino, CA
Dutch Colonial, from Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Deeply Patinated Jack Wood decorated with Brass Caps
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Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Blanket Chests

Rare Pair of Calamander Colonial Arm Chairs
Located in San Marino, CA
A pair of rare calamander colonial armchairs, from Sri Lanka (Ceylon). They are well figured, with
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Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Armchairs

19th Century British Colonial Chaise
Located in San Marino, CA
A lovely 19th century British Colonial chaise comprised of Jakwood and new upholstery.
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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Daybeds

Classic British Colonial Ebony Chaise Longue
Located in San Marino, CA
A period two-sided chaise longue with turned and fluted feet. The ebony is handsomely variegated. Seat height is 16.5 inches.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Chaise Longues

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Ebony

19th Centruy British Colonial Satinwood and Ebony Cabinet
Located in San Marino, CA
Early 19th wide-paneled and figured solid Satinwood carcass with solid ebony trim. Sri Lanka
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Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Cabinets

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Satinwood

British Colonial Bench, 20th century
Located in San Marino, CA
British colonial ebonized bench with a rattan seat, having turned elements.
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20th Century Sri Lankan Benches

19th Century British Colonial Ceylonese Satinwood and Ebony Cabinet
Located in San Marino, CA
ebony trim. Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, is one of the few places in the word where satinwood
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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Cabinets

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Ebony, Satinwood

19th Century British Colonial Satin Wood and Ebony Cabinet
Located in San Marino, CA
An exquisite 19th century British Colonial four-door cabinet in solid satinwood ebony and features
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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Satinwood

19th Century British Colonial Pedestal Table with Inlaid Top
Located in San Marino, CA
A fine 19th century British Colonial specimen center table from Sri Lanka, of intricately carved
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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Center Tables

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Bone, Ebony

British Colonial Table, Late 19th Century
Located in San Marino, CA
British Colonial table, having a multiple plank top and frieze above four turned and tapered legs.
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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Dining Room Tables

British Colonial Merchant’s Counter, Circa 1880
Located in San Marino, CA
British colonial merchant’s counter finished with panels on all sides, having five cupboard doors
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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Credenzas

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Colonial Sri Lankan For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the colonial Sri lankan you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, ebony and hardwood, every colonial Sri lankan was constructed with great care. Find 106 options for an antique or vintage colonial Sri lankan now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect colonial Sri lankan — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A colonial Sri lankan is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Regency styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one colonial Sri lankan that is appealing in its simplicity, but SILVA (Sri Lanka) and Susanne Hollis produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Colonial Sri Lankan?

Prices for a colonial Sri lankan can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $750 and can go as high as $143,938, while the average can fetch as much as $5,200.