British Colonial Building and Garden Elements
BRITISH COLONIAL STYLE
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.
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Style: British Colonial
Large White Table Coral Sculpture on Lucite
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive white coral assemblage using an exceptionally large table coral specimen with its sea inspired color and textures. Presented on a lucite base to enhance the sculptural ele...
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21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands British Colonial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Coral
Antique British Colonial 1830s Caned Oak Reclining Mechanical Dental Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Englishman James Snell of London made the first mechanical dental chair with an adjustable seat and back for doctors to examine their patients more efficiently. This exquisite exampl...
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1830s Antique British Colonial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cane, Oak
$1,400 Sale Price
40% Off
Heavy Bronze Bell, Tower Bell
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Heavy bronze bell, tower bell.
This is a very heavy piece it is on an Oak Yoke with iron fixings including a the bracket which holds the rope
For the purpose of the pictures and...
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Late 19th Century Antique British Colonial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
British Royal Coat of Arms Wall Plaque This Is a Large Scale Piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
British royal coat of arms wall plaque
This is a large scale piece, it dates from the 1950s and is made in plaster and it is painted in very brig...
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Mid-20th Century British Colonial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plaster
Anglo-Indian Teak Plantation Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Indoor or outdoor British Colonial teak plantation or planters chair with cane seat and back. Wonderful weathered wood patina.
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Antique British Colonial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Teak
$1,925 Sale Price
30% Off
Coastal Marine Heavy Brass Fireplace Tool Set
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Impressive 46” high polished brass fireplace tools set in a shape of antique sailing ship named Fon Germando.
Category
1940s Dutch Vintage British Colonial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
$3,500 / set
Antique English Brass Planter Lion Heads Flowerpot Pub Scenes c.1930
Located in Tyler, TX
EXCELLENT Antique English Brass Planter Flower Pot Jardiniere with Lions Heads and Pub Scene~~c. 1930
Beautiful decorative brass planter~~excell...
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Early 20th Century English British Colonial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Rustic Antique Indian Architectural M-o-p Inlaid Teak Window
Located in Forney, TX
A beautiful antique Indian architectural m-o-p inlaid carved teak window.
India, late 19th / early 20th century, primitive hand-crafted ...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Teak
18th Century Pair of Orange Tall Indian Teak Wood Pillars
Located in San Marino, CA
These pair of orange painted tall Indian teak wood pillars are topped with classical acanthus leaf capitals and come in three parts.
Category
18th Century Indian Antique British Colonial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Teak
Coromandel Lacquer Cabinet On A Giltwood Console, England, early 18th century fl
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Coromandel Lacquer Cabinet On A Giltwood Console, England, early 18th century flag
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18th Century French Antique British Colonial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Scarce Anglo Indian British Colonial Brass Mounted Wooden Log Pail Bucket
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most charming antique Anglo Indian British Colonial brass bound hand turned hollowed log bucket.
Early 19th century, India, handmade during the British rule on the Indian...
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Early 19th Century Indian Antique British Colonial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Antique White Washed Teak Settee or Bench with Slatted Back
Located in Sheffield, MA
Colonial influenced antique hand-carved rustic country daybed or bench made from natural aged teak, deep enough for sleeping or relaxing. Suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Great in the garden, on a porch or patio. The rustic antique teakwood bench...
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Early 20th Century Asian British Colonial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Teak
Brass Door Handle
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of very decorative brass door or cabinet handles with carved details. Ready to mount.
Category
20th Century Indian British Colonial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
British Colonial Planter
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Vintage British Colonial style burnt bamboo planter. Made well and kept in great condition. Bamboo panels have been hand bu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown British Colonial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bamboo
British Colonial Wood Column on Custom Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A single 19th century British Colonial carved wood column with custom Stand. This antique hand carved wooden architectural element from India, ...
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19th Century Indian Antique British Colonial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Facing Pair of Early to Mid-20th Century Regal, Majolica Lion Figures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of very regal seated Majolica lions, a white glaze over a terracotta base, great condition, with some of the terracotta showing through the glaze,...
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1960s Italian Vintage British Colonial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pottery
18th Century pair of Indian Wood pillars
Located in PAU, FR
Wonderful pair of Indian columns from the XVIIIth century, the wood have a really nice patina, the tops are well sculpted.
We could see the influence of the british colonial.
Category
18th Century Indian Antique British Colonial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fruitwood
British Colonial Decorative Carved Wood Column on Custom Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A single 19th century British Colonial carved wood column with custom stand. This antique hand carved wooden architectural element from India, whic...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique British Colonial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century English Coal Hod or Scuttle
Located in Louisville, KY
This stunning piece of English 19th century history has come so far from being a well designed utilitarian piece within English homes to a gorgeous decorator piece that is not only b...
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Late 19th Century English Antique British Colonial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique White Washed Teak Settee or Bench with Slatted Back
Located in Sheffield, MA
Colonial influenced antique hand-carved rustic country daybed or bench made from natural aged teak, deep enough for sleeping or relaxing. Suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Great in...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian British Colonial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Teak
British Colonial Carved Teak Column with Granite Base
Located in Somis, CA
This extraordinary 88" tall column has its original granite base, is made out of solid teak wood featuring an elaborately carved crown. The crown is carved on all four sides with eac...
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19th Century Indian Antique British Colonial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Granite
1940s Wood Himachal Pot
Located in Roma, IT
1920s Wood Himachal Pot
This seemingly simple wooden vase is a design object of infinite beauty and elegance that can be placed in either an antique or a modern or contemporary set...
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Mid-20th Century Indian British Colonial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
American Country Black Tole Coal Scuttle
Located in Queens, NY
American Country-style (19th Century) black tole coal scuttle with painted roses and side handles.
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19th Century American Antique British Colonial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Paint
French Cast Iron Firedog Andirons of Soldiers Val D´Osne, 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A pair of 19th century French firedogs or andirons in cast iron stamped Val d´Osne. The andirons appear in their unbeatable old patina making the "Zoauve" soldier and the "Grenadier" soldier formed figures fabulously attractive. The foundry of Val d´Osne grounded in 1836 by Jean-Pierre-Victor André, is the maker of the Crystal Palace in London, build for the 1851 Great Exhibition...
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19th Century French Antique British Colonial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
British Colonial Solid Teak Plantation Shutters with Panel Work Dovetailed
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
British Colonial solid teak plantation shutters uncompromisingly made. 1.25" thick teak from old grown timber. Varnished. Customize and introduce y...
Category
Early 1900s British Indian Ocean Territory Antique British Colonial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Teak
$1,960 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Large Hammered Copper and Steel English Bucket
Located in Bellport, NY
Hammered copper English bucket with steel handle, good for logs, magazines or plants. The shape narrows nicely at the base.
Category
20th Century British British Colonial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Copper
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Vintage Anglo Indian Peacock or Cobra Recamier Lounge Chair
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and unusual Anglo Indian recamier lounge handcrafted in wicker and rattan with a peacock or cobra back and leg rest extension featuring plenty of exotic come hither appeal.
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Vintage Ficks Reed Chinoiserie Bamboo Style Chaise Longue
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Brass Fireplace Tool Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three piece set of brass fireplace tools with stand. The set features three tools, shovel, broom and poker, all set on a matching brass stand. A minimalist, but eye catching addition...
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Nautilus Shell Back Arm Lounge Chair
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19th Century French Garden Chaise
Located in Charleston, SC
Rare 19th century iron French garden chaise. A delightful piece made of hand-forged iron -now patinated with rust with natural colored antique linen.
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An Antique Hand Woven Natural Finish Bar Harbor Style Arm Chair With Blue Trim
Located in Nashua, NH
A beautiful small scale Bar Harbor style wicker arm chair in a natural finish with blue accent trim. This is a very comfortable and sturdy all woven arm chair...
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Antique Fireback / Backsplash, Coat of Arms Lions
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique fireback / backsplash, coat of arms lions.
Nice square cast iron antique fireback displaying a the coat of arms with two lions.
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A Pair of Antique Rattan / Stick Wicker Arm Chairs in Natural with Colored Trim
Located in Nashua, NH
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Vintage brass fireplace tools
Located in Cantù, IT
Vintage brass fireplace tools
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1970s Italian Vintage British Colonial Building and Garden Elements
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19th Century Anglo Indian Inlaid Plantation Chair with Extending Arms
Located in Čelinac, BA
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Teak
$3,890
H 35.44 in W 25.2 in D 44.89 in
2-Strand Pretzel Shape Arm Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
The 2 strand wicker/rattan club chair has rounded arm that comes with green and white wide striped canvas seat and back cushions. The side has pretzel shape x design. This lounge chair offers style and comfort for any porch or patio.
The seat cushion has a wood frame at the bottom and metal support and springs, the way they used to make outdoor seat cushions...
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Small 1970s Bamboo Plant Stand
Located in Cordova, SC
Small vintage 1970s bamboo plant stand in very good condition. Perfect perch for a smaller plant. Would look good in an array homes from boho chic to modern to traditional to many ot...
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1970s Philippine Vintage British Colonial Building and Garden Elements
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Antique English Brass Planter Rams Heads Hoof Feet Flower Pot Hand Seamed C.1900
Located in Tyler, TX
EXCELLENT Antique English Brass Planter Flower Pot Jardiniere with Rams' Heads and Hooved Feet~~c. 1900
Beautiful decorative brass planter~~ex...
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Late 19th Century English Antique British Colonial Building and Garden Elements
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Folding and Adjustable Teak and Mesh Seat Patio or Side Chair
Located in Nantucket, MA
A folding and adjustable teak patio or side chair with an open mesh seat. Easy to add a seat cushion if so desired, originally designed for tropical climates...
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Teak
McGuire Faux Bamboo Teak Wood Garden Dining Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Vintage outdoor round teak wood garden, porch or patio dining table made by McGuire. The table has faux bamboo style legs giving extra elegance and style.
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21st Century Limestone Fireplace Mantlepiece
Located in London, GB
21st century limestone fireplace mantlepiece.
Hand Carved Double Scrolled Jambs With Tripple Stepped Footblocks And Break Fronted Shelf. Made From Solid White Limestone.
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21st Century and Contemporary European British Colonial Building and Garden Elements
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Stone, Limestone
Cast Iron Fire Back, by the Kingsworthy Foundry
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Cast Iron Fire Back, by the Kingsworthy Foundry
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Vintage Carved Teak Wood Outdoor Garden Bench
Located in Sheffield, MA
Add style and comfort to your outdoor seating with this beautifully carved settee or sofa bench with cabriole legs.
Labeled Kinsley Bates on right side of seat.
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Teak
British Colonial Style Terra Cotta Elephant Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid century Italian elephant stand crafted in terra cotta and decorated in traditional mediterranean colors.
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Mid-20th Century Italian British Colonial Building and Garden Elements
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Pair of Large Sculptures of English Stone Heraldic Lions
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pair of Large Sculptures of English Stone Heraldic Lions
These are weathered Statues of Male Lions they sit proud with raised paws resting on a her...
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Vintage Cast Iron Figural Colonial Man Fireplace Poker Tool Set & Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage cast iron hearthware fire tool set featuring a colonial / Renaissance dressed man. Poker, tongs, brush and stand. Measure: 23".
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Antique English Planter Basket Hammered Copper w Brass Handle Coal Hod Hearth
Located in Tyler, TX
Charming antique English hammered copper basket or planter with brass handle~~c. 1900
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Late 19th Century English Antique British Colonial Building and Garden Elements
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H 20 in W 15 in D 9.5 in
Mid-Century Italian Glazed Terra Cotta Elephant Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid-century terracotta elephant stand decorated, glazed, and ready for service.
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Terracotta
British Colonial building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique British Colonial building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage building and garden elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used British Colonial building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are Asia, South Asia, and India pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original building and garden elements, popular names associated with this style include and Val D'Osne Foundry. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for building and garden elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $399 and tops out at $15,500 while the average work can sell for $2,200.
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