British Colonial More Dining and Entertaining

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

Complete Set of Pink Cloth Napkins and Faux Bamboo Brass Place Setting Set of 4

$700 / set

Complete Set of Pink Cloth Napkins and Faux Bamboo Brass Place Setting Set of 4

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Make hosting and entertaining easy, with a vintage British Colonial style place setting. Over a year in the making, we’ve sourced hundreds of table settings from all over the globe and paired our favorites in a set. (See our other listings for more beauties in an array of different colors, styles and place settings from 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 16.) This set features a faux bamboo brass charger from India. It does have a slight patina to it, which makes it look even more storied. We’ve had these custom cloth napkins created just for this set. We’ve brought over this fabulous pink block print fabric from India and created 4 16” x 16” cloth dinner napkins...

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20th Century Indian British Colonial More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

American Country Style Copper Cauldron

$950

American Country Style Copper Cauldron

Located in Queens, NY

American Country-style (19th Century) copper cauldron with iron handle

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19th Century American Antique British Colonial More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Iron

American Country Copper Cauldron

$750

American Country Copper Cauldron

Located in Queens, NY

American Country-style (19th Century) copper cauldron with iron handle.

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19th Century American Antique British Colonial More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Iron

American Country Style Brass and Iron Ladle

$1,200

American Country Style Brass and Iron Ladle

Located in Queens, NY

American Country-style (19th Century) brass ladle with wrought iron handle

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19th Century American Antique British Colonial More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

American Country Style Brass and Iron Ladle

$900

American Country Style Brass and Iron Ladle

Located in Queens, NY

American Country-style (19th Century) brass ladle with wrought iron handle

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19th Century American Antique British Colonial More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

American Country Brass and Iron Ladle

$1,250

American Country Brass and Iron Ladle

Located in Queens, NY

American Country-style (19th Century) brass ladle with wrought iron handle

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19th Century American Antique British Colonial More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

American Country Style Brass and Iron Ladle

$900

American Country Style Brass and Iron Ladle

Located in Queens, NY

American Country-style (19th Century) brass ladle with wrought iron handle

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19th Century American Antique British Colonial More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

American Country Copper Cauldron

$900

American Country Copper Cauldron

Located in Queens, NY

American Country-style (19th Century) copper cauldron with wrought iron handle.

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19th Century American Antique British Colonial More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Iron

A stack of six antique wood trays with bone inlays

$2,600 / set

A stack of six antique wood trays with bone inlays

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fantastic set of six antique trays that fit into a stack, likely from British India turn of the 20th century. The wood is likely rosewood with attractive grains and the trays are i...

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1890s Indian Antique British Colonial More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Wood, Bone

American Country Brass and Iron Ladle

$900

American Country Brass and Iron Ladle

Located in Queens, NY

American Country-style (19th Century) brass ladle with wrought iron handle

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19th Century American Antique British Colonial More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

Highly Decorative 19th Century European Italian Cleaver, Kitchen Utensil

$190

H 5.5 in W 14 in D 1.25 in

Highly Decorative 19th Century European Italian Cleaver, Kitchen Utensil

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique 19th century European cleaver. Made from hand-wrought iron with wood handle. Great as a graphic wall decoration. Found at an estate sale in Bolzano; Italy. Nice to display wi...

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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique British Colonial More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Iron

Monogramed JR RJ Antique Floral Damask Napkin Set of Six, Germany, 1910s

$260 / set

H 0.01 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in

Monogramed JR RJ Antique Floral Damask Napkin Set of Six, Germany, 1910s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Nice set of six linen German napkins. Color is ivory white and peach. They are perfect, unused condition. With JR or RJ monograms on each. All are excellent condition with no issues...

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1910s German Vintage British Colonial More Dining and Entertaining

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Linen

Four-Piece Antique Copper Mixing Bowl Set

$2,600 / set

H 7 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in

Four-Piece Antique Copper Mixing Bowl Set

Located in Asheville, NC

Four copper mixing bowls of graduating sizes: 14.5 x 7, 12 x 6, 10 x 5.25, 8.5 x 4.5, with brass loop hanging handles.

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Early 20th Century American British Colonial More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Copper

Late Victorian Hand-Hammered Copper Cauldron Pot

$619Sale Price|40% Off

H 12 in W 14 in D 14 in

Late Victorian Hand-Hammered Copper Cauldron Pot

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Late Victorian copper cauldron pot with handles Inside circumference is 14 1/2" diameter and 12" tall.

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Late 19th Century American Antique British Colonial More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Copper

Danish 19th Century Antique Copper Cake Baking Mold Form

$191Sale Price|35% Off

H 4.25 in Dm 9.25 in

Danish 19th Century Antique Copper Cake Baking Mold Form

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Scandinavian antique copper cake baking mold pan in an intricate tiered design. This Danish cake mold was found at a flea market north of Copenhagen. Cake...

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Late 19th Century Scandinavian Antique British Colonial More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Copper

Set of Ten Modernist Cut Stainless Steel Napkin Rings

$225 / set

H 0.5 in W 2.5 in D 1.75 in

Set of Ten Modernist Cut Stainless Steel Napkin Rings

Located in San Diego, CA

Set of ten modernist cut stainless steel napkin rings, circa 1990s. The rings have a circular, square and oval design and measure approximately 2.5"D x .175" H; they are in very good...

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Late 20th Century American British Colonial More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Stainless Steel

Polished Brass Antique Pestle and Mortar Set

$616

H 4.73 in Dm 5.12 in

Polished Brass Antique Pestle and Mortar Set

Located in London, GB

Polished brass antique pestle and mortar set Continental, c. 1900 Mortar: height 12 cm, diameter 13 cm Pestle: length 18.5 cm, diameter 4 ...

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Early 20th Century European British Colonial More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

Titled, Top Victory Glass and Brass Dome

$1,313Sale Price / item|25% Off

H 14.18 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in

Titled, Top Victory Glass and Brass Dome

By Emmanuel Babled

Located in Roma, IT

The Titled collection by Emmanuel Babled is a 2013 collection of nine domes each with a self-explaining title. The Top Victory series is one of the three part of the series. Handmade...

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2010s Italian British Colonial More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

Amoretti Brothers Hammered Copper Cookware Set of 11 with Flower Lid

$2,850 / set

H 14.2 in W 31.7 in D 21.3 in

Amoretti Brothers Hammered Copper Cookware Set of 11 with Flower Lid

Located in Austin, TX

The “Flower” set consists of 11 pieces of copper cookware. Each piece of this hammered copper cookware set is handmade by our expert copper artisans, bri...

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2010s Italian British Colonial More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Copper, Bronze, Brass

Copper Russian Samovar

$4,200

H 24 in Dm 12 in

Copper Russian Samovar

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930s Russian samovar with copper and brass body with original patina. Measurements: Height 24" Width 12".

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1930s Russian Vintage British Colonial More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass, Copper

19th Century, French, Copper Saucepan Pot

$440Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.5 in W 21.75 in D 10.75 in

19th Century, French, Copper Saucepan Pot

Located in Pearland, TX

A gorgeous antique 19th-Century French hand forged copper pot or saucepan. This fine quality pot is large and heavy with a lovely long iron riveted handle and beautiful patina. Add s...

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19th Century French Antique British Colonial More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Copper

Wrought Iron Rooster Hanging Pot Rack, French Country Style, 1950s

$525

H 12.41 in Dm 14.57 in

Wrought Iron Rooster Hanging Pot Rack, French Country Style, 1950s

Located in Barntrup, DE

Adorable wrought iron and metal pot and pan or other kitchen utensils hanger, highlighted with rooster figures and scroll decors. This wonderful pot rack is the perfect combination o...

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1950s French Vintage British Colonial More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Previously Available Items

6pc Vtg English Crown Staffordshire Fox Hunting Tea Coffee Cups Mugs Saucers Box

Sold

H 4.25 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

6pc Vtg English Crown Staffordshire Fox Hunting Tea Coffee Cups Mugs Saucers Box

By Crown Staffordshire

Located in Dayton, OH

"Vintage six piece assorted lot of Crown Staffordshire porcelain featuring a spiraling landscape scene of a fox hunt with dogs, horses and equestrian figures. Lot includes one coffee mug, one tea cup and saucer, one demitasse and saucer, and a British bone china (not Crown Staffordshire) round trinket...

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Late 20th Century British Colonial More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Porcelain

Ceramic Brown and White Speckled Lobster Claw Maritime Napkin Rings, Set of 6

Sold

H 2 in W 2.5 in D 2 in

Ceramic Brown and White Speckled Lobster Claw Maritime Napkin Rings, Set of 6

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A set of six ceramic speckled claw napkin rings. Each napkin ring is unique, with different almost tortoise brown and white coloring. This set is made of ceramic and is formed to loo...

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20th Century American British Colonial More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Ceramic

British Colonial Rattan and Grass Cloth Serving Tray

Sold

H 15 in W 22 in D 1.5 in

British Colonial Rattan and Grass Cloth Serving Tray

Located in Palm Beach, FL

British colonial style serving tray with a five tiered rattan frame around a wicker or grass cloth surface.

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20th Century Philippine British Colonial More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Rattan

British Colonial more dining and entertaining for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique British Colonial more dining and entertaining for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage more dining and entertaining created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with bone, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used British Colonial more dining and entertaining made in a specific country, there are Asia, India, and South Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 more dining and entertaining differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $700 and tops out at $2,572 while the average work can sell for $1,636.