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Vintage British Colonial Dresser

British Colonial Style Burnt Bamboo and Cane Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
British colonial style burnt bamboo and cane dresser. Wear to finish of cane and bamboo (please
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1970s Unknown British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Bamboo, Cane

British Colonial Style Burnt Bamboo and Cane Dresser
By Bloomingdale's
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
British colonial style burnt bamboo and cane dresser. Signed Bloomingdales. Slight wear to finish
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1970s Unknown British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Bamboo, Cane

Vintage British Colonial Style Bamboo and Rattan Lowboy Dresser
By Bloomingdale's, Ralph Lauren
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Vintage British colonial style dresser inbamboo and rattan. Six spacious drawers clad in rattan
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1990s American British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Faux Bamboo, Cane

Baker Furniture 18th Century Flemish Style Mahogany Triple Dresser, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous 18th century Flemish reproduction chest of drawers, dresser, or buffet server By
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Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Brass

British Colonial Style Anglo Indian Polychromed Linen Press
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic Anglo-Indian 2-part linen press cabinet or dresser made in the British colonial style
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20th Century Indian British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Iron

Faux Bamboo and Grasscloth Chest or Dresser
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome midcentury British Colonial style chest of drawers having six drawers crafted with a faux
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20th Century Philippine British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Grasscloth, Faux Bamboo

Pair of Faux 'Elephant Tusk', Marble Bookends or Dresser Ornaments, 20th Century
Located in Esbjerg, DK
European maker, mid-late 20th century in the style of British Colonial.
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Late 20th Century British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Marble

Elizabeth Arden Porcelain Box Southern Heirlooms Made In Japan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
romantic scene, English Colonial style period scene of a man is in red and woman is in blue outfit, riding
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Late 20th Century Japanese British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Porcelain

Renzo Rutili for John Stuart 3-Piece Checker Parquet Campaign Style Credenza
By Renzo Rutili, Johnson Furniture Company, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
fusion of British Colonial, Far East, Regency and Modern create a distinctive harmony, rarely found in
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Brass

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Textile

Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
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2010s American Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Brass

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Silk

1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
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2010s South African Minimalist Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Hardwood

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Metal

Queen Antiqued Black Maple Four Poster Bed with Wear by Scott James Furniture
Located in Tiverton, RI
The Tulip Top bed is one of our most popular, with a contiguous headboard and post height this bed is perfect for a smaller scale room. Featuring a capped flat headboard with a molde...
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Wood

Queen White Oak Four Poster "Tulip Top" Bed with Turned Posts
Located in Tiverton, RI
The tulip top bed is one of our most popular, with a contiguous headboard and post height this bed is perfect for a smaller scale room. Featuring a capped flat headboard with a molde...
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Wood

Basurto 01 Contemporary Wooden and Fabric Stool
By Colección Estudio, Difane
Located in Mexico City, MX
A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstra...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Hardwood

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Brass

Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
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2010s Italian Modern Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Alabaster, Brass

1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in Perpignan, FR
Designed in 1972 by architects Michel Hudrisier and M. Roma for Studio Rochel, the Nova House came to fulfill the fantasy of those dreaming of living in space. While that type of arc...
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1970s French Space Age Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Metal, Aluminum

1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
H 157.49 in W 255.91 in D 314.97 in
Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Handsewn fabric shade, dessin by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, hanging on a fabric-covered wire, brass-parts in the requested finish. Total drop custom made 2 x Edison screw sockets ...
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2010s Austrian Art Deco Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Brass

Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
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H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in
Pair of Jacobean Style Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Jacobean style rustic mahogany and reclaimed oak side table, the rectangular planked and breadboard top above a molded frieze, on bobbin turned and block legs joined by a boarded t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Wood

Pair of Jacobean Style Nightstands
Pair of Jacobean Style Nightstands
H 27 in W 31.5 in D 20 in
Baker Historic Charleston Bombay Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
er. Baker honors Charleston's heritage and its rich history by reproducing this 19th century Bombay chest of drawers. Part of their “Historic Charleston” collection the top has a h...
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Mid-20th Century North American Regency Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Walnut

Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
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2010s Italian Modern Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Metal, Brass

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British Colonial Dresser with Four Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This British Colonial dresser is from Thailand and was made from teak wood and black lacquer. The
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20th Century Thai British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Teak, Lacquer

Six-Drawer Bamboo and Cane British Colonial Dresser
Located in Bellport, NY
A handcrafted six-drawer dresser. Bamboo and cane, all drawers are on slides and pullout easily
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20th Century British British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Bamboo, Cane

British Colonial Style Bamboo and Rattan Dresser
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Vintage British colonial style dresser in bamboo and rattan. Six spacious drawers clad in rattan
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1980s American British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Bamboo

Midcentury British Colonial Faux Bamboo Chest or Dresser
Located in Palm Beach, FL
British Colonial style chest with six drawers featuring grass cloth or woven wicker panels on the
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20th Century American British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Faux Bamboo

Burnt Bamboo and Grass Cloth British Colonial Style Dresser
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Midcentury burnt bamboo and grass cloth double dresser or chest of drawers, featuring six large
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Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

Vintage British Colonial Style Burnt Bamboo and Rattan Lowboy Dresser
By Ralph Lauren
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Vintage British colonial style dresser in faux burnt bamboo and rattan. Six spacious drawers clad
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1990s Unknown British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Faux Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Mid Century British Colonial Burnt Bamboo and Grasscloth Dresser or Chest
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Midcentury British Colonial style burnt bamboo and grass cloth double dresser or chest of drawers
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20th Century American British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

British Colonial Style Grass Cloth Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Midcentury British Colonial style chest of drawers with an unusual removable vanity top and fold
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20th Century American British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

British Colonial Sideboard
Located in Chicago, IL
Teak Wood contrast finish sideboard from Burma with Twenty drawers.
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20th Century Thai Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Paint

British Colonial Sideboard
British Colonial Sideboard
H 33 in W 70 in D 16 in
English Cherrywood Farm Dresser
Located in Hixson, TN
English Cherrywood Farm Dresser A solid cherrywood welch style dresser in the farm style. There
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Late 20th Century English British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

English Cherrywood Farm Dresser
English Cherrywood Farm Dresser
H 84.25 in W 67 in D 19 in
Midcentury Campaign Style Triple Dresser attrib to Kipp Stewart for Directional
By Directional, Kipp Stewart
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive midcentury Campaign style triple dresser or chest crafted with well grained mahogany in
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20th Century American British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Mahogany

Maitland Smith Flame Mahogany and Leather Chest on Chest Highboy Dresser
By Maitland Smith
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional chest on chest highboy dresser by Maitland Smith. The dresser features stunning
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Late 20th Century Philippine British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Brass

Maitland Smith Flame Mahogany and Leather Chest on Chest Highboy Dresser
By Maitland Smith
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional chest on chest highboy dresser by Maitland Smith. The dresser features stunning
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Late 20th Century Philippine British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Brass

British Colonial Style Burnt Bamboo Dresser Chest
Located in Roanoke, VA
British Colonial coastal style burnt bamboo and cane dresser with three spacious drawers. Would
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Late 20th Century American British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Cane, Faux Bamboo

Ralph Lauren 21-Drawer Mahogany Chest of Drawers
By Ralph Lauren
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional and rare 21-drawer British Colonial style mahogany tall chest of drawers by Ralph
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1990s American British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

Faux Burnt Bamboo Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
British Colonial style mid century chest of six drawers with a faux burnt bamboo frame, black
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20th Century Philippine British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Grasscloth, Bamboo

Faux Burnt Bamboo Chest of Drawers
Faux Burnt Bamboo Chest of Drawers
H 34.5 in W 64 in D 20 in
Mid-Century British Colonial Style Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers or Dresser
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage British Colonial chest of six drawers crafted with a faux bamboo frame having a faux
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Late 20th Century Philippine British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Grasscloth, Faux Bamboo

Midcentury British Colonial Style Rattan and Caned Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Midcentury British Colonial style six-drawer chest, dresser or credenza with a rattan frame over a
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20th Century American British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Reed, Rattan

Pair of Mid-Century Rosewood Campaign Style Chests by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of British colonial style chests with four drawers each crafted in rosewood with
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Brass

Faux Bamboo and Grass Cloth Dresser
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Midcentury six-drawer dresser or chest with a stylized British Colonial form, faux bamboo frame
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20th Century Philippine British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Grasscloth

Faux Bamboo and Grass Cloth Dresser
Faux Bamboo and Grass Cloth Dresser
H 31 in W 63 in D 18.5 in
Campaign Style 12-Drawer Mahogany Chest of Drawers or Dresser
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome and unusual 12-drawer mahogany chest of drawers crafted in the Mid-Century with a simple, yet bold profile, clad with Campaign style brass hardware hand polished and lacquer...
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20th Century American British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

Campaign Style Chest of Drawers or Dresser
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome British Colonial style chest with nine drawers crafted in well grained mahogany with brass
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20th Century American Campaign Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Mahogany

Six-Drawer Bamboo and Cane British Colonial Dresser
Located in Bellport, NY
A handcrafted six-drawer dresser. Bamboo and cane, all drawers are on slides and pullout easily
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20th Century British British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Bamboo, Cane

British Colonial Style Burnt Bamboo and Cane Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
British colonial style burnt bamboo and cane dresser. Slight wear to finish of cane (please refer
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1970s Unknown British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Bamboo, Cane

Vintage British Colonial Style Burnt Bamboo and Cane Dresser
By Ralph Lauren
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Vintage British colonial style dresser in bamboo and rattan. Six spacious drawers clad in rattan
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1980s American British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Bamboo, Cane

Bamboo and Cane British Colonial Style Dresser or Drawers
Located in Bellport, NY
use. Handcrafted in Bermuda in the British Colonial style. Two small top drawers and three larger
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20th Century Bermudian British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Bamboo, Cane

Bamboo and Cane British Colonial Style Dresser or Drawers
Located in Bellport, NY
use. Handcrafted in Bermuda in the British Colonial style. Two small top drawers and three larger
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20th Century Bermudian British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Bamboo, Cane

British Colonial style Tortoise Bamboo Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NJ
British Colonial style midcentury chest of six drawers covered in black grass cloth with striking
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Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Grasscloth, Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Vintage British Colonial Style Burnt Bamboo, Rattan and Cane Dresser
Located in West Hartford, CT
Vintage British colonial style dresser in bamboo and rattan. Top, sides and eight spacious drawers
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

British Colonial Faux Tortoise Bamboo and Grass Cloth Chest of Drawers
By Bloomingdale's
Located in Southampton, NJ
styling after British Colonial furniture of the 19th century. An especially solid chest secured in rawhide
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Mid-20th Century British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Rattan, Leather, Grasscloth

Bamboo and Cane Dresser/Drawers
Located in Bellport, NY
use. Handcrafted in Bermuda in the British Colonial style. Two small top drawers and three larger
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20th Century Bermudian British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Bamboo, Cane

Bamboo and Cane Dresser/Drawers
Bamboo and Cane Dresser/Drawers
H 40 in W 36 in D 22 in
Ralph Lauren British Colonial Campaign Style Rattan Dresser, Circa 1980s
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Peabody, MA
A Ralph Lauren dressing chest, circa 1980s, in a British Colonial campaign style. Woven rattan with
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1980s Unknown British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Brass

Faux Burnt Bamboo Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NJ
British Colonial style midcentury chest of six drawers covered in black grass cloth with striking
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20th Century Philippine British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Grasscloth, Bamboo, Wood

Faux Burnt Bamboo Chest of Drawers
Faux Burnt Bamboo Chest of Drawers
H 34 in W 64 in D 20 in
British Colonial Style Burnt Bamboo and Cane Nighstands-A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
British colonial style burnt bamboo and cane pair of nightstands. Slight wear to finish of cane
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1970s Unknown British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Bamboo, Cane

Asian Inspired Seven-Drawer Campaign Chest of Drawers, circa 1970s
By Thomasville
Located in Peabody, MA
Asian" line by Henredon, was inspired by British Colonial Campaign furniture and traditional Japanese
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1970s North American Campaign Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Brass

Colonial Style Burnt Bamboo and Cane Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
British colonial style burnt bamboo and cane chest of drawers. Slight wear to finish of cane
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1970s Unknown British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Bamboo, Cane

Woven Wicker Seven-Drawer Chest or Dresser
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Midcentury seven-drawer chest or dresser with a faux tortoise finish, scalloped top, woven reed
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20th Century American British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

Theodore Alexander Solid Wood and Brass File Cabinet/Dresser
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Features mahogany finish and antiqued brass trim and drawer pulls. Each file drawer can accommodate hanging letter-size file folders and features antiqued brass interior fittings....
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Late 20th Century American British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Brass

Midcentury Burnt Bamboo and Grasscloth Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
grasscloth background. Perfect combination of timeless British Colonial and midcentury decor.
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20th Century American British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Grasscloth, Bamboo

Vintage Faux Burnt Bamboo and Grasscloth Chest of Drawers or Dresser
Located in Palm Beach, FL
British Colonial style midcentury chest with six drawers crafted with a faux burnt bamboo frame and
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Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Grasscloth, Faux Bamboo

Pair of Asian Rosewood Campaign Style Chests
Located in Berkeley, CA
A lovely pair of petite rosewood dressers with brass bail handles.
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1970s Asian British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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Brass

Vintage Canadian Pine Welsh Dresser
Located in Houston, TX
Three shelf Welsh Dresser in unusual pine,from Canada An abundance of space for display and
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1970s Canadian British Colonial Vintage British Colonial Dresser

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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.

Find a collection of antique British Colonial outdoor furniture, seating, bedroom furniture, decorative objects and other items on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.