British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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.

Style: British Colonial

Antico orologio oro argento

$2,277

Antico orologio oro argento

By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.

Located in Cantù, IT

Antico orologio oro argento Antico orologio oro argento Antico orologio oro argento Antico orologio oro argento Antico orologio oro argento Antico orolo...

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Late 20th Century British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Silver

Rare 18th Century English Clock

$7,073

Rare 18th Century English Clock

Located in Madrid, ES

Rare 18th century English clock Marquetry Weight: 9.20 kg England Sizes: H 62cm L 31cm very good condition.

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18th Century English Antique British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Masterful antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century

$5,312

H 95.67 in W 23.63 in D 10.24 in

Masterful antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century

Located in Berlin, DE

Masterful antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century. English grandfather clock, 18th century, mahogany veneer with ...

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18th Century English Antique British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Iron, Brass, Metal

Orologio Da Tavola Anni 50, Design, Vetro Di Murano, Vintage

$251

H 7.88 in Dm 7.88 in

Orologio Da Tavola Anni 50, Design, Vetro Di Murano, Vintage

Located in Milano, MI

orologio da tavola anni 50 - design - vetro di murano - vintage Descrizione : prologio anni 50 in vetro di murano Origini : Italia Periodo di produzione : 1950 ...

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1950s Italian Vintage British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Glass

English Art Nouveau Silver Pocket Watch and Stand by Henry Greaves Ltd

$1,370

H 4.53 in W 3.94 in D 1.58 in

English Art Nouveau Silver Pocket Watch and Stand by Henry Greaves Ltd

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING White Metal Pocket Watch With Sterling Silver Mounted Stand From our Silver collection, we are pleased to offer this Silver Mounted Pocket Watch Stand wit...

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Early 20th Century English British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

18th Century English Chinoiserie Clock

$3,800

H 92 in W 20 in D 9.5 in

18th Century English Chinoiserie Clock

Located in Charlottesville, VA

An 18th century English longcase clock with chinoiserie decoration on a black lacquer ground, featuring gilt figures, pagodas, and landscape motifs throughout the case. The arched ho...

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18th Century English Antique British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Silver pocket watch stand with columns

$1,050Sale Price|30% Off

H 3.55 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in

Silver pocket watch stand with columns

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver pocket watch stand with columns, articulated stand with friezes around the edges, guilloche engravings and relief cutouts at the top. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portu...

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Early 18th Century European Antique British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Silver

Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Tavern Clock

$5,707

H 53.15 in W 18.12 in D 7.88 in

Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Tavern Clock

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Beautiful late 18th Century English Chinoiserie wall or tavern clock. The Chinoiserie decoration on this clock case is of excellent quality and the scale is impressive too. A good br...

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Late 18th Century English Antique British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

21st Century by Elda Lippi "OROLOGIO 6" Marble Clock

$661 / item

H 2.37 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in

21st Century by Elda Lippi "OROLOGIO 6" Marble Clock

Located in massa, IT

Marble clock designed by Arch. Elda Lippi Size: cm. 12 x 12 x 6 H. Materials: Bianco Carrara - Nero Marquina - Pietra serena - Pietra dorata.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble

Stowa travel watch with mechanical movement, leather case & chain ring

$700Sale Price|30% Off

H 3.04 in W 1.3 in D 1.3 in

Stowa travel watch with mechanical movement, leather case & chain ring

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Stowa travel watch in plaquet with mechanical movement, leather case and ring with suspension chain. Metal: Steel. Origin: American. Brand: Stowa. Weight: 58.22 grams. D...

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20th Century European British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Silver

Regulator clock in gilded brass w/ a cut-out shape, mechanical & 36-hour winding

$175Sale Price|30% Off

H 8.27 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in

Regulator clock in gilded brass w/ a cut-out shape, mechanical & 36-hour winding

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Gilded brass regulator clock with a cut-out shape, mechanical and 36-hour winding. Metal: Brass. Origin: German. Brand: Mercedes. Weight: 983.19 grams. Dimensions: 21cmx...

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20th Century European British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Silver

Regulator clock in rosewood with cut silver applications

$700Sale Price|30% Off

H 6.7 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in

Regulator clock in rosewood with cut silver applications

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Regulator clock in rosewood with cut silver applications. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 1099.19 grams. Dimensions: 17cmx15cm. Conten...

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19th Century European Antique British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Silver

LATE 18th CENTURY DIRECTOIRE TEMPLE CLOCK

$4,219

H 21.26 in W 13.59 in D 3.75 in

LATE 18th CENTURY DIRECTOIRE TEMPLE CLOCK

Located in Firenze, FI

This refined temple clock, crafted from white Carrara statuary marble and decorated with mercury-gilded bronze, features elegant bronze decorations featuring geometric and plant moti...

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Late 18th Century French Antique British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Unique Antique English Grandfather Clock, Mahogany, 18th Century

$5,874

H 99.61 in W 27.56 in D 12.21 in

Unique Antique English Grandfather Clock, Mahogany, 18th Century

Located in Berlin, DE

Unique antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century. English floor clock, 18th century, mahogany veneer with root woo...

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18th Century English Antique British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Wood, Mahogany

Previously Available Items

Vintage Brass Navigar Necesse Martime Nautical Ships Chronometer Box Clock

Sold

H 4.75 in W 5.375 in D 5.375 in

Vintage Brass Navigar Necesse Martime Nautical Ships Chronometer Box Clock

Located in Dayton, OH

Navigare Necesse Est Authentic Models desktop clock, (Amsterdam London Paris), fashioned after an original by the famous London instrument maker, John Po...

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Late 20th Century British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

British Colonial table clocks and desk clocks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique British Colonial table clocks and desk clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage table clocks and desk clocks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used British Colonial table clocks and desk clocks made in a specific country, there are England, Europe, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original table clocks and desk clocks, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, and Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.. 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 table clocks and desk clocks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,121 and tops out at $6,530 while the average work can sell for $4,326.