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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
Pair, Scottish Apothecary Amethyst Glass Bottles, C. 1890 With Labels
Pair, Scottish Apothecary Amethyst Glass Bottles, C. 1890 With Labels

Pair, Scottish Apothecary Amethyst Glass Bottles, C. 1890 With Labels

$2,495 / set

Pair, Scottish Apothecary Amethyst Glass Bottles, C. 1890 With Labels

Located in Atlanta, GA

Scottish Apothecary Amethyst Glass Bottles A matched pair of Scottish apothecary display bottles in deeply saturated amethyst (blackberry) glass, made in the classic globular “shop ...

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19th Century Scottish Antique British Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair, 19th Century English Brighton Pavilion Style Decoupage & Gilt wood Vases
Pair, 19th Century English Brighton Pavilion Style Decoupage & Gilt wood Vases

Pair, 19th Century English Brighton Pavilion Style Decoupage & Gilt wood Vases

$3,200 / set

Pair, 19th Century English Brighton Pavilion Style Decoupage & Gilt wood Vases

Located in Atlanta, GA

A decorative pair of 19th century English lidded vases in the Brighton Pavilion taste, turned in wood and finished with a deep cobalt-blue ground enriched by decoupage floral ornamen...

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19th Century English Antique British Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Pair Rattan/Bamboo Planters Storage Bins
Antique Pair Rattan/Bamboo Planters Storage Bins

Antique Pair Rattan/Bamboo Planters Storage Bins

$1,095 / set

Antique Pair Rattan/Bamboo Planters Storage Bins

Located in High Point, NC

Bring a sense of sun-drenched escape to your home with this striking pair of vintage bamboo and woven-rattan containers. Their warm, richly weathered finish, substantial bamboo-like ...

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1960s English Vintage British Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Faux Alligator Vases
Pair of Faux Alligator Vases

Pair of Faux Alligator Vases

$1,950 / set

Pair of Faux Alligator Vases

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of tall vases ingeniously crafted in cast composition depicting alligator hide with brass like highlights.

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20th Century North American British Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Faux Leather

19th Century American Brass Oval Pot with Wrought Iron Handle
19th Century American Brass Oval Pot with Wrought Iron Handle

19th Century American Brass Oval Pot with Wrought Iron Handle

$275

19th Century American Brass Oval Pot with Wrought Iron Handle

Located in Queens, NY

American Country-style (19/20th Century) brass oval pot with wrought iron handle

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19th Century American Antique British Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Vintage Comoy's of London Leather-Clad Ceramic Tobacco Humidor Made in Italy
Vintage Comoy's of London Leather-Clad Ceramic Tobacco Humidor Made in Italy

Vintage Comoy's of London Leather-Clad Ceramic Tobacco Humidor Made in Italy

$630

Vintage Comoy's of London Leather-Clad Ceramic Tobacco Humidor Made in Italy

By Ralph Lauren, Susan Williams-Ellis, Jonathan Adler

Located in San Diego, CA

An exceptionally refined and rare vintage tobacco container created for Comoy's of London, this handsome ceramic humidor embodies the timeless elegance associated with classic Englis...

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1960s Italian Vintage British Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Leather

Large Pencil Reed Rattan Floor Vase
Large Pencil Reed Rattan Floor Vase

Large Pencil Reed Rattan Floor Vase

$1,150

Large Pencil Reed Rattan Floor Vase

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Midcentury floor vase crafted in pencil reed with a Classic form and warm lush finish.

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20th Century Italian British Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Reed

19th Century Royal Navy Oak Fire Bucket, with Plymouth Armorial Crest
19th Century Royal Navy Oak Fire Bucket, with Plymouth Armorial Crest

19th Century Royal Navy Oak Fire Bucket, with Plymouth Armorial Crest

$1,620

19th Century Royal Navy Oak Fire Bucket, with Plymouth Armorial Crest

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th Century Royal Navy Oak Fire Bucket, with Plymouth Armorial Crest This is a superb looking piece made in Oak and decorated with the Plymouth Armorial Crest, it was used as a wa...

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1870s Antique British Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Oak

Majolica Boot Umbrella or Cane Stand
Majolica Boot Umbrella or Cane Stand

Majolica Boot Umbrella or Cane Stand

$2,075

Majolica Boot Umbrella or Cane Stand

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Whimsical midcentury Majolica or glazed terra cotta umbrella or cane Stand in the form of Italian military boots complete with tassels and spurs.

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Mid-20th Century Italian British Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

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Pair 19th Century Sevres style lidded vases.
Pair 19th Century Sevres style lidded vases.

Pair 19th Century Sevres style lidded vases.

$6,078

H 22.84 in Dm 9.45 in

Pair 19th Century Sevres style lidded vases.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality pair of French Sevres style porcelain lidded vases with ormolu mounts, each having a cobalt blue ground, gilded foliate decoration, inset hand painted panels depicting...

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19th Century French Antique British Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century French Copper Pot with Iron Swing Handle
Early 20th Century French Copper Pot with Iron Swing Handle

Early 20th Century French Copper Pot with Iron Swing Handle

$225

H 7.25 in Dm 7.5 in

Early 20th Century French Copper Pot with Iron Swing Handle

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

French early 20th century copper pot with iron swing handle. Hand raised copper, tin lined, distinctive twist iron handle made by Havard workshop with the Villedieu "Viking Longship"...

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Early 20th Century French British Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

19th Century Pair / Gilt Bronze Mounted Imari Porcelain Vases
19th Century Pair / Gilt Bronze Mounted Imari Porcelain Vases

19th Century Pair / Gilt Bronze Mounted Imari Porcelain Vases

$6,589 / set

H 20 in W 12 in D 7 in

19th Century Pair / Gilt Bronze Mounted Imari Porcelain Vases

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Early 19th century pair of gilt bronze mounted imari porcelain decorative vases or urns. Each urn is in good antique condition with minor wear consistent...

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Early 19th Century European Antique British Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

Mid-19th Century French Brass and Wrought Iron Kindling Cache Pot Planter
Mid-19th Century French Brass and Wrought Iron Kindling Cache Pot Planter

Mid-19th Century French Brass and Wrought Iron Kindling Cache Pot Planter

$800

H 15 in W 21 in D 18 in

Mid-19th Century French Brass and Wrought Iron Kindling Cache Pot Planter

Located in Dallas, TX

Bring an authentic French countryside touch to your kitchen with this large antique kindling pot. Crafted in Normandy, France, circa 1870, the important cache pot is round in shape and dressed with a wrought iron handle attached with rivets. The simple, traditional kitchen accessory is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorns a rich polished finish throughout. Versatile, the big pot could also be used as a big waste basket, a wine or beer cooler...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique British Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Beautiful Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze, Enamel and Sèvres Style Vases
Beautiful Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze, Enamel and Sèvres Style Vases

Beautiful Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze, Enamel and Sèvres Style Vases

$25,000 / set

H 26 in W 12 in D 9 in

Beautiful Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze, Enamel and Sèvres Style Vases

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Beautiful Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Mounted White Sèvres Style Vases Gilt bronze tops above a long neck with raised gold designs. The painted fron...

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Late 19th Century French Antique British Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Enamel, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Oval Jardiniere with Handles
19th Century French Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Oval Jardiniere with Handles

19th Century French Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Oval Jardiniere with Handles

$1,400

H 9 in W 26 in D 15.5 in

19th Century French Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Oval Jardiniere with Handles

Located in Dallas, TX

Dress a dining table, console, or entry with this elegant antique bronze jardinière. Crafted in France circa 1880, the oval vessel rests on four finely cast scrolled feet adorned wit...

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Late 19th Century French Antique British Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Porcelain Vases
Pair of Porcelain Vases

Pair of Porcelain Vases

$2,600

H 13 in W 6 in D 4 in

Pair of Porcelain Vases

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of porcelain vases featuring hand painted baroque style depictions on one side and gilded crests on the other. Each vase adorned with gild...

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Mid-20th Century British Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Tortoiseshell Bamboo & Woven Rattan Lidded Storage Box
Vintage Tortoiseshell Bamboo & Woven Rattan Lidded Storage Box

Vintage Tortoiseshell Bamboo & Woven Rattan Lidded Storage Box

$595

H 6.25 in W 10 in D 7 in

Vintage Tortoiseshell Bamboo & Woven Rattan Lidded Storage Box

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

Some pieces don’t need a grand purpose—they’re simply beautiful to have around. This vintage lidded box is handcrafted from richly figured tortoiseshell bamboo with tightly woven ra...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown British Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Rattan, Plywood

19th Century French Copper Pot
19th Century French Copper Pot

19th Century French Copper Pot

$395

H 8.5 in Dm 12 in

19th Century French Copper Pot

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century French copper pot with riveted double handles. Beautiful warm patina. Seam along the bottom. Several stamped maker's marks, including...

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19th Century French Antique British Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

19th Century French Confit Pot w Handles
19th Century French Confit Pot w Handles

19th Century French Confit Pot w Handles

$375

H 9.55 in W 10.2 in D 8.25 in

19th Century French Confit Pot w Handles

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

This classic French confit pot is from the south of France and dates from the late 19th Century. Note the pretty tapered base that is unglazed. Confit pots were half-glazed for two r...

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Late 19th Century French Antique British Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery

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Monumental Tropical Banana Leaf Porcelain Ginger Jar
Monumental Tropical Banana Leaf Porcelain Ginger Jar

Monumental Tropical Banana Leaf Porcelain Ginger Jar

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H 15 in W 9 in D 9 in

Monumental Tropical Banana Leaf Porcelain Ginger Jar

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

A fabulous monumental porcelain ginger jar by Oriental Accent featuring an all-over tropical banana leaf motif against a rich tobacco brown ground. The sculptural faceted form is ad...

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Late 20th Century British Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

1900s Old English Liquor Flask & Cup
1900s Old English Liquor Flask & Cup

1900s Old English Liquor Flask & Cup

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H 5.5 in W 3.75 in D 1.5 in

1900s Old English Liquor Flask & Cup

By Abercrombie & Fitch

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Old English silver liquor flask & cup figural relief hunting castle 5.5 tall x 3.75 w x 1.5 d Cup 2.38 tall x 1.5 diameter cap serves as a cup Preowned vintage condition. Numbered a...

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Early 20th Century English British Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal

Victorian Indian Hand Worked Copper Pale
Victorian Indian Hand Worked Copper Pale

Victorian Indian Hand Worked Copper Pale

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H 9.5 in Dm 9 in

Victorian Indian Hand Worked Copper Pale

Located in Altrincham, GB

Victorian Indian Hand Worked Copper Pale - "Grand Tour Souvenir" - 9"diam x 9.5"h (14" to the top of the handle)

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1850s Indian Antique British Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Huge Glass Rare Eglomise Paint Decorated Advertising Opium Jar from 1870s Era
Huge Glass Rare Eglomise Paint Decorated Advertising Opium Jar from 1870s Era

Huge Glass Rare Eglomise Paint Decorated Advertising Opium Jar from 1870s Era

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H 25.75 in Dm 12.25 in

Huge Glass Rare Eglomise Paint Decorated Advertising Opium Jar from 1870s Era

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a fantastic find! This glass and brass Opium jar is over 2 feet tall and Measures 25.75 tall x 12.25 in diameter. The jar is in good antique conditio...

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1870s English Antique British Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal

Vintage John Derian Large Square Porcelain Lidded Jar with Birds and Foliage
Vintage John Derian Large Square Porcelain Lidded Jar with Birds and Foliage

Vintage John Derian Large Square Porcelain Lidded Jar with Birds and Foliage

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H 16 in W 11.375 in D 11.375 in

Vintage John Derian Large Square Porcelain Lidded Jar with Birds and Foliage

By John Derian

Located in Doylestown, PA

Oversized, square porcelain hand-painted lidded jar in the shape of a tea caddy by John Derian with birds after the 18th century biological illustrations of naturalist George Edwards...

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Late 20th Century American British Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20thC Indian Brass Planter
Early 20thC Indian Brass Planter

Early 20thC Indian Brass Planter

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H 32 in W 19 in D 18 in

Early 20thC Indian Brass Planter

Located in Altrincham, GB

Early 20thC Indian Brass Planter on Solid Brass Scrolled Stand originally purchased on a Grand Tour - 19"w x 18"d x 32"h

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Early 1900s Indian Antique British Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Vintage Maitland Smith Harlequin Penshell Brass Footed Decorative Modern Box Urn
Vintage Maitland Smith Harlequin Penshell Brass Footed Decorative Modern Box Urn

Vintage Maitland Smith Harlequin Penshell Brass Footed Decorative Modern Box Urn

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H 16.5 in W 6 in D 6 in

Vintage Maitland Smith Harlequin Penshell Brass Footed Decorative Modern Box Urn

By Maitland Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 20th Century Maitland Smith Lidded Box / Urn. Features a beautiful Harlequin pattern Penshell exterior resting on a footed brass neoclassical style tasseled base. The lid opens ...

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Late 20th Century Philippine British Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Vintage Set Of Two John Derian Jungle Animals Porcelain Lidded Jars
Vintage Set Of Two John Derian Jungle Animals Porcelain Lidded Jars

Vintage Set Of Two John Derian Jungle Animals Porcelain Lidded Jars

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H 14.5 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in

Vintage Set Of Two John Derian Jungle Animals Porcelain Lidded Jars

By John Derian

Located in Bradenton, FL

Pair of 20th century porcelain jungle-themed lidded jars by New York designer, John Derian. Elegant vases feature multiple jungle animals including elephants, tigers, monkeys and zeb...

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20th Century American British Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Maitland Smith Heavy Bronze Lidded Mantel Urn Vase Ginger Jar 19"
Maitland Smith Heavy Bronze Lidded Mantel Urn Vase Ginger Jar 19"

Maitland Smith Heavy Bronze Lidded Mantel Urn Vase Ginger Jar 19"

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H 18.5 in W 11 in D 11 in

Maitland Smith Heavy Bronze Lidded Mantel Urn Vase Ginger Jar 19"

By Maitland Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage heavy bronze lidded ginger jar / urn / vase, produced by Maitland Smith. Designed and Hand Made in Thailand. 458 XP. Dimensions: 11" x 18.5" (Diameter x Height)

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Late 20th Century British Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

Castilian Ornamental Porcelain & Brass Elephant Horn Drinking Hunt Vase 26"
Castilian Ornamental Porcelain & Brass Elephant Horn Drinking Hunt Vase 26"

Castilian Ornamental Porcelain & Brass Elephant Horn Drinking Hunt Vase 26"

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H 25.75 in W 7.25 in D 16.5 in

Castilian Ornamental Porcelain & Brass Elephant Horn Drinking Hunt Vase 26"

Located in Dayton, OH

Ornamental hunt theme drinking horn / centerpiece trophy / cornucopia epergne / flower vase featuring a tapered pedestal base with brass capped feet and circus Elephant balancing a porcelain horn or tusk. Stamped on base, Item No. 4052-C4A. Castilian Imports...

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Late 20th Century British Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Two Natural Horn Cups with Silvered Rims
Two Natural Horn Cups with Silvered Rims

Two Natural Horn Cups with Silvered Rims

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H 3.75 in Dm 2.38 in

Two Natural Horn Cups with Silvered Rims

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Two cups of natural horn with silvered mounted rims. The cups are light on one side and darker on the reverse. They are of slightly different heights. They are perfect on a desk for ...

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Early 2000s Indian British Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Silver Plate

Hand Engraved & Painted Fine British India Silver Plated Vase
Hand Engraved & Painted Fine British India Silver Plated Vase

Hand Engraved & Painted Fine British India Silver Plated Vase

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H 12 in Dm 4 in

Hand Engraved & Painted Fine British India Silver Plated Vase

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Very fine hand engraved and painted silver plated British India export vase with excellent floral detail. Cylindrical hour glass shape is unique. One foo...

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1930s Indian Vintage British Colonial Vases and Vessels

Materials

Silver Plate

British Colonial vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique British Colonial vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used British Colonial vases and vessels made in a specific country, there are Europe, England, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original vases and vessels, popular names associated with this style include John Derian, and Maitland Smith. 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 vases and vessels differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $365 and tops out at $3,600 while the average work can sell for $1,389.

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