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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
English Country Brass Horn Bouillotte Lamp with Black Tole Shade
English Country Brass Horn Bouillotte Lamp with Black Tole Shade

English Country Brass Horn Bouillotte Lamp with Black Tole Shade

Located in Elkhart, IN

A classic bouillotte lamp rendered in warm brass, distinguished by its sculptural double horn base and clean, tailored black tole shade. The form traces back to 18th-century French c...

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Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Maitland-Smith Snail Shell Table Lamp in Pen Shell & Bronze, 1980s
Maitland-Smith Snail Shell Table Lamp in Pen Shell & Bronze, 1980s

Maitland-Smith Snail Shell Table Lamp in Pen Shell & Bronze, 1980s

By Maitland Smith

Located in Glasgow, GB

A sculptural and rare statement lamp by Maitland-Smith, crafted in the 1980s and exemplary of the firm’s signature blend of luxury materials and organic form. This dramatic design ...

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1980s Philippine Vintage British Colonial Lighting

Materials

Bronze

British Colonial Style Glass Lantern or Pendant
British Colonial Style Glass Lantern or Pendant

British Colonial Style Glass Lantern or Pendant

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Vintage British colonial style three light lantern or light fixture with a hand blown glass bowl and brass hardware.

Category

Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Lighting

Materials

Brass

English Country Brass Horn Bouillotte Lamp with Black Tole Shade
English Country Brass Horn Bouillotte Lamp with Black Tole Shade

English Country Brass Horn Bouillotte Lamp with Black Tole Shade

Located in Elkhart, IN

A classic bouillotte lamp rendered in warm brass, distinguished by its sculptural double horn base and clean, tailored black tole shade. The form traces back to 18th-century French c...

Category

Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Rattan Lamps and Shades
Pair of Rattan Lamps and Shades

Pair of Rattan Lamps and Shades

Located in East Hampton, NY

A beautiful pair of rattan and brass lamps....

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1960s Vintage British Colonial Lighting

Materials

Brass

Waterford Style Small Petite Cut Glass Brass Boudoir Table Lamp by Great Creator
Waterford Style Small Petite Cut Glass Brass Boudoir Table Lamp by Great Creator

Waterford Style Small Petite Cut Glass Brass Boudoir Table Lamp by Great Creator

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Waterford Style Small Petite Cut Glass & Brass Boudoir Table Lamp by Great Creator. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 8" H x 3.5" W x 3.5" D. {3-Way (Yes)}, (Location: Section 2...

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Late 20th Century British Colonial Lighting

Materials

Glass

Rare! Early Maitland Smith Custom English Brass Table Lamp Spears Motif
Rare! Early Maitland Smith Custom English Brass Table Lamp Spears Motif

Rare! Early Maitland Smith Custom English Brass Table Lamp Spears Motif

By Maitland Smith

Located in Peoria, AZ

Gorgeous! Maitland Smith Custom Brass Speat Tripod Table Lamp Amazing British Colonial Style! This one of a kind Maitland Smith lamp is an iconic example of British Colonial Style...

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Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Lighting

Materials

Brass, Steel

HAND-CARVED Wooden 1920's CHANDELIERS [PAIR]
HAND-CARVED Wooden 1920's CHANDELIERS [PAIR]

HAND-CARVED Wooden 1920's CHANDELIERS [PAIR]

Located in Hawthorne, CA

A pair of wooden hand-carved chandeliers for an eclectic decor. These pieces are perfect for an island or coastal setting. Of the 19th C. wired to modern standards, origin England 19...

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Early 19th Century English Antique British Colonial Lighting

Materials

Rosewood

Maitland Smith Tessellated Faux Tortoise Chrome Candlestick Buffet Table Lamp
Maitland Smith Tessellated Faux Tortoise Chrome Candlestick Buffet Table Lamp

Maitland Smith Tessellated Faux Tortoise Chrome Candlestick Buffet Table Lamp

By Maitland Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Maitland Smith 1996 modern candlestick table lamp featuring four chrome legs bound with brass wire, supporting an ovoid / egg shape of tessellated horn, topped with brass can...

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1990s British Colonial Lighting

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Pair of British Colonial Style Etched Mercury Glass Lanterns or Light Fixtures
Pair of British Colonial Style Etched Mercury Glass Lanterns or Light Fixtures

Pair of British Colonial Style Etched Mercury Glass Lanterns or Light Fixtures

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Standout pair of exotic lanterns hand blown in classic form, hanging from hammered metal hardware featuring etched floral designs on a translucent mercury background.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian British Colonial Lighting

Materials

Mercury Glass

Tall English  Barley Twist Brass Candlestick Wired as Electric Table Lamp
Tall English  Barley Twist Brass Candlestick Wired as Electric Table Lamp

Tall English Barley Twist Brass Candlestick Wired as Electric Table Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Impressive brass barley twist candlestick, converted to an electric table lamp. The candlestick was made in England, it was later drilled for the wire, and mounted on a wood plint...

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Early 20th Century British British Colonial Lighting

Materials

Brass

Antique Pair of Smoke Bell Light Fixtures, Priced Individually
Antique Pair of Smoke Bell Light Fixtures, Priced Individually

Antique Pair of Smoke Bell Light Fixtures, Priced Individually

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Standout pair of colonial style continental smoke bell glass light fixtures hand blown in classic form with cut designs and brass hammered hardware, using candle power as originally ...

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Early 20th Century Belgian British Colonial Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Brass Palm Tree Table Lamps
Pair of Brass Palm Tree Table Lamps

Pair of Brass Palm Tree Table Lamps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Chic mid century modern pair of table lamps crafted in brass in a stylized palm tree form on an octagon ebonized wood base. Best of the genre.

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20th Century Italian British Colonial Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Metal and Cast Iron Monkey and Palm Sconces
Pair of Metal and Cast Iron Monkey and Palm Sconces

Pair of Metal and Cast Iron Monkey and Palm Sconces

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of wall sconces with a slightly oxidized finish, five candle cups in palm leaf clusters, and featuring cast iron monkeys in a familiar, taunting ...

Category

20th Century Italian British Colonial Lighting

Materials

Iron

Pair of Midcentury Mother of Pearl Table Lamps
Pair of Midcentury Mother of Pearl Table Lamps

Pair of Midcentury Mother of Pearl Table Lamps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of midcentury table lamps with a rectangular form featuring alluring mother of pearl mosaic bodies presented on Lucite bases.

Category

20th Century American British Colonial Lighting

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Oceanic Pendant, White, Large, Davey Lighting & Original BTC, United Kingdom.
Oceanic Pendant, White, Large, Davey Lighting & Original BTC, United Kingdom.

Oceanic Pendant, White, Large, Davey Lighting & Original BTC, United Kingdom.

By Peter Bowles (Original BTC), Davey & Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Oceanic Pendant, White, Large, Davey Lighting & Original BTC, United Kingdom. Large Oceanic Pendant A contemporary twist on an original design from ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British British Colonial Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Mid-century solid brass obelisk lamp after Chapman
Mid-century solid brass obelisk lamp after Chapman

Mid-century solid brass obelisk lamp after Chapman

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a handsome mid-century vintage library style solid brass obelisk lamp. This obelisk lamp has a pedestal with four ball feet, holding up the obelisk with a metal black lacquer...

Category

1970s American Vintage British Colonial Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Horn Veneer Table Lamps
Pair of Horn Veneer Table Lamps

Pair of Horn Veneer Table Lamps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Dashing pair of midcentury table lamps featuring Horn veneer mosaic bodies and finished with Classic nickel plated metal tops and feet.

Category

20th Century American British Colonial Lighting

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Antique Porcelain Lamp
Pair of Antique Porcelain Lamp

Pair of Antique Porcelain Lamp

Located in Dallas, TX

This listing features a pair of porcelain plug-in lamps that are mostly like from the 20th century and likely originate from the United Kingdom or similar areas in Europe. On one l...

Category

20th Century English British Colonial Lighting

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Large Bronze Coloured Toleware Table Lamps
A Pair of Large Bronze Coloured Toleware Table Lamps

A Pair of Large Bronze Coloured Toleware Table Lamps

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Pair of Large Bronze Coloured Toleware Table Lamps These Large Stunning Lamps have an Armorial Crest theme they have matching shades, both lamps and shades have a crackle glaze fi...

Category

1960s Vintage British Colonial Lighting

Materials

Tin

Humphry Wall Lamp Handmade in Portugal By Wood Tailors Club
Humphry Wall Lamp Handmade in Portugal By Wood Tailors Club

Humphry Wall Lamp Handmade in Portugal By Wood Tailors Club

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

Sir Humphry Davy was a British chemist known for his studies in electrochemistry, the invention of the safety lamps, and is the main inspiration for our club’s Humphry Wall Lamp. Bec...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese British Colonial Lighting

Materials

Brass

Antique Kashmiri Painted Table Lamp 19th Century Indian
Antique Kashmiri Painted Table Lamp 19th Century Indian

Antique Kashmiri Painted Table Lamp 19th Century Indian

Located in Hastings, GB

A late 19th century barley twist Kashmiri table lamp (originally a candlestick but now updated as a lamp), with the original intricate hand painte...

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Antique British Colonial Lighting

Materials

Wood

21st Hamilton Table Lamp Walnut Rattan Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors
21st Hamilton Table Lamp Walnut Rattan Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors

21st Hamilton Table Lamp Walnut Rattan Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

Lord Claud John Hamilton was a British Member of parliament during the Victorian Era. Hamilton was also a member of the oldest and prestigious gentlemen's club of London, the White’s...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese British Colonial Lighting

Materials

Brass

21st Century Fleming Suspension Lamp Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors
21st Century Fleming Suspension Lamp Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors

21st Century Fleming Suspension Lamp Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

Exclusive gentlemen’s clubs have long been a magnet for the most illustrious and wealthiest residents in the city, offering a luxurious retreat with extensive accommodations. Setting...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese British Colonial Lighting

Materials

Wood

Large Vintage Handwoven Rattan and Cane Urn Form Table Lamp
Large Vintage Handwoven Rattan and Cane Urn Form Table Lamp

Large Vintage Handwoven Rattan and Cane Urn Form Table Lamp

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A striking large-scale vintage table lamp featuring an intricately handwoven rattan and cane body in an elegant urn-form silhouette. Sculptural and beautifully textural, the lamp is...

Category

20th Century American British Colonial Lighting

Materials

Metal

Faux Bamboo Coastal Palm Tree Floor Lamp With Metal Fronds
Faux Bamboo Coastal Palm Tree Floor Lamp With Metal Fronds

Faux Bamboo Coastal Palm Tree Floor Lamp With Metal Fronds

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

A wonderfully decorative vintage palm tree floor lamp featuring a tall faux-bamboo trunk in a warm, softly distressed yellow finish topped with sculptural dark green palm fronds. Th...

Category

1990s Unknown British Colonial Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair of British Colonial Style Bronze Palm Tree Lamps with Carved Tribal Motifs
Pair of British Colonial Style Bronze Palm Tree Lamps with Carved Tribal Motifs

Pair of British Colonial Style Bronze Palm Tree Lamps with Carved Tribal Motifs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of British Colonial-Style Bronze Palm Tree Lamps with Carved Tribal Motifs A striking and highly decorative pair of British Colonial-style palm tree lamps, executed in a richly...

Category

Late 20th Century British Colonial Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of English 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze Brig - Tall Ship Marine Lanterns
Pair of English 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze Brig - Tall Ship Marine Lanterns

Pair of English 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze Brig - Tall Ship Marine Lanterns

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Pair of English 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze 'Brig - Tall-Ship' Marine Lanterns with Putti Corner Caryatids. The single-light tapered square cast-bronze body surmounted with alleg...

Category

Early 1900s English Antique British Colonial Lighting

Materials

Bronze

1850s American Hand-Crafted Iron and Glass Ship's Lantern
1850s American Hand-Crafted Iron and Glass Ship's Lantern

1850s American Hand-Crafted Iron and Glass Ship's Lantern

Located in Queens, NY

American Country style (19th Century) iron and glass half round ships embarkment lantern with scroll handle.

Category

19th Century American Antique British Colonial Lighting

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Double Dome Chandelier or Pendant Light
Mid-Century Modern Double Dome Chandelier or Pendant Light

Mid-Century Modern Double Dome Chandelier or Pendant Light

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Chic double dome chandelier or pendant light fixture that is both elegant and industrial. The dome glass is ribbed for a lustrous glow; the glass on the bottom has the peaceful pattern of water...

Category

20th Century American British Colonial Lighting

Materials

Glass

21st Century Rattan Hamilton Floor Lamp Walnut Wood Brass
21st Century Rattan Hamilton Floor Lamp Walnut Wood Brass

21st Century Rattan Hamilton Floor Lamp Walnut Wood Brass

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

Lord Claud John Hamilton was a British Member of parliament during the Victorian Era. Hamilton was also a member of the oldest and prestigious gentlemen's club of London, the White’s. Founded in 1693, the White’s is widely considered the most exclusive club in the world. Inspired by the exclusiveness of this private club, wood tailors designers conceived this premium Hamilton floor lamp with a modern design touch. Supported by a solid walnut wood base, its minimal brushed brass structure with walnut wood details highlights its timeless rattan lamp shade...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese British Colonial Lighting

Materials

Rattan, Walnut

Mid-Century Pair of Italian Metal Palm Tree Table Lamps
Mid-Century Pair of Italian Metal Palm Tree Table Lamps

Mid-Century Pair of Italian Metal Palm Tree Table Lamps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Chic pair of vintage Italian table lamps crafted in iron or metal in a modern stylized design with an aged metal finish.

Category

20th Century Italian British Colonial Lighting

Materials

Metal

21st Turing Wall Lamp Walnut Wood Brass Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors
21st Turing Wall Lamp Walnut Wood Brass Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors

21st Turing Wall Lamp Walnut Wood Brass Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

The elite establishments are prestigious meeting places for some of the most powerful, rich, and influential individuals. So, Turing Wall Lamp takes the formal look beyond, inspired by Alan Turing...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese British Colonial Lighting

Materials

Brass

21st Century Fleming Wall Lamp Walnut Wood Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors
21st Century Fleming Wall Lamp Walnut Wood Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors

21st Century Fleming Wall Lamp Walnut Wood Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

Exclusive gentlemen’s clubs have long been a magnet for the most illustrious and wealthiest residents in the city, offering a luxurious retreat with extensive accommodations. Setting an exquisite radiance for a proper club’s experience, the Fleming wall lamp was inspired by the English engineer John...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese British Colonial Lighting

Materials

Walnut

Lloyd I Table Lamp Hammered Wood Brass Handmade in Portugal By Wood Tailors Club
Lloyd I Table Lamp Hammered Wood Brass Handmade in Portugal By Wood Tailors Club

Lloyd I Table Lamp Hammered Wood Brass Handmade in Portugal By Wood Tailors Club

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

Stepping into the intimate atmosphere of White’s Club private game rooms, where John Lloyd’s sharp intellect and unwavering composure shaped every move, the LloydTable Lamp I transfo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese British Colonial Lighting

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Gilt Tipped Monkey Lamps - a Pair
Vintage Boho Gilt Tipped Monkey Lamps - a Pair

Vintage Boho Gilt Tipped Monkey Lamps - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Illuminate your space with whimsical charm using this pair of Vintage Boho gilt-tipped monkey lamps. With their playful design and luxurious gold accents, these lamps blend quirky el...

Category

Late 20th Century American British Colonial Lighting

Materials

Metal

21st Bruce Suspension Lamp Wood Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors
21st Bruce Suspension Lamp Wood Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors

21st Bruce Suspension Lamp Wood Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

Inspired by the gentlemen's lifestyle of the time and giving it a modern touch, Wood Tailors' designers conceived the Bruce Suspension Lamp. Bruce is meti...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese British Colonial Lighting

Materials

Walnut

21st Century Hamilton Pendant Lamp Wood Rattan Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors
21st Century Hamilton Pendant Lamp Wood Rattan Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors

21st Century Hamilton Pendant Lamp Wood Rattan Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

Lord Claud John Hamilton was a British Member of parliament during the Victorian Era. Hamilton was also a member of the oldest and prestigious gentlemen's club of London, the White’s...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese British Colonial Lighting

Materials

Brass

21st Century Faraday Wall Lamp Wood Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors Club
21st Century Faraday Wall Lamp Wood Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors Club

21st Century Faraday Wall Lamp Wood Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors Club

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

Time goes by, but gentlemen’s clubs manage to conserve their historical roots and values suiting to modern times, continuously tailoring an exclusive, premium heritage. Faraday wall lamp establishes that connection between past and present, allying the excellence in traditional expertise with the best in design. Faraday is inspired in the British chemist and physicist, Michael Faraday...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese British Colonial Lighting

Materials

Walnut

21st Century Herschel Table Lamp Walnut Wood Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors
21st Century Herschel Table Lamp Walnut Wood Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors

21st Century Herschel Table Lamp Walnut Wood Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

Exclusive gentlemen’s club keeps tailoring their prestigious history as new members join the clubs, transmitting them their premium values. As the tradition is passed in the club’s l...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese British Colonial Lighting

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Pair of Deer Hoof Table Lamps
Vintage Pair of Deer Hoof Table Lamps

Vintage Pair of Deer Hoof Table Lamps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Vintage pair of custom English deer hoof table lamps with silver plated candle cups and hardware, presented on custom double plinths. Newly wired. Poss...

Category

20th Century English British Colonial Lighting

Materials

Animal Skin

21st Century Essen Wall Lamp Wood Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors
21st Century Essen Wall Lamp Wood Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors

21st Century Essen Wall Lamp Wood Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

Frequently the opulence is hidden inside the club’s walls, increasing the mysterious wonder atmosphere surrounding them. With a sumptuous look, Essen wall lamp is inspired by Louis E...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese British Colonial Lighting

Materials

Walnut

British Colonial lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique British Colonial lighting 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 lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used British Colonial lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include Maitland Smith, and Frederick Cooper. 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 lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $300 and tops out at $12,450 while the average work can sell for $3,075.