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British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

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
British Colonial Style Burnt Bamboo and Cane Queen Bed Frame
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Vintage British colonial style bed frame in bamboo and rattan.Great geometric pattern and two tone design. Space between side rails and headboard/ footboard is 62.5" x 81.5" Would ...
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1980s Philippine Vintage British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

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Faux Bamboo, Cane

Vintage Pagoda British Colonial Style Bamboo and Cane Magazine Racks- a Pair
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A wonderful large scale pair of magazine racks with materials reminiscent of British Colonial influence and a Pagoda like design. Uniquely designed with a lower shelf and two compart...
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1990s Unknown British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bamboo, Cane

Dunhill Cigar Ashtray Catchall England Black and Red Collectible 1970
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Vintage Dunhill ceramic square collectible ashtray catchall by Wade England Royal red and black. Vintage Alfred Dunhill collectible porcelain cigar ...
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Late 20th Century English British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

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Ceramic

Vintage British Fire / Powder Bucket Umbrella Stand Cane Holder
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A handcrafted thick saddle leather vintage British fire , powder bucket with handle and canvas interior . A matching strap handle with grommets attach it to the container which can b...
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Early 20th Century English British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Antique Leather-Bound Books, 2000 Books in Brown And Red Available
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A large collection of Scandinavian decorative antique library leather-bound books Please note that the pictures listed are a sample of the books available and not the exact 50 books available. We will send pictures of the actual books before shipping them out. An attractive collection of 2000 mid-size antique leather-bound books. This lot of books on literature from Sweden are wrapped in leather-bound covers, comprised of varying rich, warm tones and gold leaf print embossing. The books seated side-by-side measures 2,5 meters, approximate 8´2 foot run. This collection of antique Swedish books are ready to ship and take their place, handsomely adorning your bookcase or library shelves...
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Early 20th Century Swedish British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

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Leather, Paper

Vintage British Colonial Style Anglo Indian Blanket Rack with Carved Fists
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout vintage Anglo Indian blanket or display rack crafted in mahogany with a fly speck finish having two turned supports with carved fists at the top holding cross bars on turned...
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Mid-20th Century Indian British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

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Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Italian Globe for Bar Desk Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small Tabletop Vintage Wooden Spinning Globe, Marked "Made in Italy" Charming hand-crafted Mid-Century Modern spinning tabletop globe featuring an antique design sepia brown world m...
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Mid-20th Century Italian British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

19th Century King Size Mahogany Jamaican Double Waterfall Bed
Located in Charleston, SC
This elegant Caribbean mahogany bed was constructed in the 19th century in Jamaica. This Rare West Indies Bedstead exhibits a scarce and desirable hand carved iconic Jamaican Double Waterfall headboard which resonates with the four solid mahogany turned and reeded bedpost. This exceptionally carved bed with grand scale makes it a decorative work of art. This Remarkable Jamaican mahogany four poster bed has been converted to a king size bed for modern use by David Skinner...
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19th Century Jamaican Antique British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

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Mahogany, Poplar

Small Brighton Pavillion White Wrought Iron Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming Miniature Brighton Pavillion style settee. This piece is finished in gloss white with a Ralph Lauren upholstered seat cushion in a chinoise...
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20th Century English British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wrought Iron

Brass Palm Tree Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Brass banana tree or palm tree sculpture with a custom burnished bronze like finish, removable leaves, a weighted base decorated with floral designs,...
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20th Century Italian British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

British Colonial Style Faux Bamboo Super King Bed Frame in Faux Tortoise
Located in Palm Beach, FL
British colonial style super king bed with faux bamboo faux tortoise posts, borders, and applied geometric designs over a grasscloth background. Complet...
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20th Century North American British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

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Faux Bamboo

Antique Luggage Crocodile Skin Leather Suitcase, Colonial
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique suitcase made of crocodile leather handstitched with leather lacing and secured with tacks, an attractive antique reptile skin suitcase with a...
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Early 1900s British Antique British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Faux Leather

Antique Copper Brass Nautical Maritime Gimbal Compass Binnacle Ship Oil Lamp 14
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique English nautical / maritime ship / Yacht / lifeboat binnacle gimbal compass with rare double oil lamps. Copper and brass body with double oil ...
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Early 20th Century British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

English Pond Boat on Stand with Original Sails Brass Rudder Zinc Keel C. 1940
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this hand made wooden pond boat with original cloth sails dates from the 1940s. This is a single mast sailboat - we believe it is a sloop - and features a bow sprit...
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Early 20th Century English British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass, Zinc

Early 19th Century Jamaican Regency Mahogany Pineapple Bed
Located in Charleston, SC
A rare British Colonial Jamaican bed. All mahogany, with abstracted West Indies pineapple motifs throughout, and exquisite twisted reed turnings on each of the posts.
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19th Century Caribbean Antique British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Mahogany

Caribbean Mahogany Reeded and Barley Twist Four Poster Bed, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Caribbean mahogany four-poster bed with a carved decorative scrolled spindle head board and foot board, complimented by four reeded and barley twist...
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1820s Caribbean Antique British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

English Country Brown Leather Horse Saddle
Located in Queens, NY
English Country style brown and black leather riding saddle with a sheepskin blanket.
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20th Century British British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Leather

Handsome Military Snare Drum from Sevenoaks Air Training Corps
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Handsome military snare drum from sevenoaks air training corps. This a good decorative piece ‘2158 SEVENOAKS SQDn’ AIR TRAINING CORPS’ painted on the f...
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Late 20th Century British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Plastic

1 Large Mounted Sable Antelope Skull with Large Curved Ringed Horns / Antlers
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent, stunning African sable antelope with large curved ringed horns or antlers mounted on a wrought iron stand. The piece is mounted as a scul...
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20th Century African British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

Collection of 47 Swedish 20th Century Leather-Bound Books
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A collection of 47 Swedish decorative antique leather-bound library books. The books are wrapped in leather-bound covers, comprised of a selection of warm tones and gold leaf print ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

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Leather, Paper

Tudor Bed in Traditional Stained Solid Cherry with Paneled Headboard and Ceiling
Located in Tiverton, RI
Impressive in its formal qualities and celebration of craft and detail this piece has a fully wood paneled ceiling and headend with large turned footposts.
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21st Century and Contemporary American British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wood

Colonial Style Shell Queen Bed in Ebonized Finish
Located in San Marino, CA
A queen sized 4-poster bed, in Jak wood with an ebonized finish. The bed features hand carved details overall, oversize tassel-style feet, a headboard ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Mahogany

Pair British Colonial Style Rattan, Tessellated StoneChests/Nightstands
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair British Colonial Style Rattan and bamboo Tessellated Stone Chests/Nightstands A pair of exquisite British Colonial Style Bamboo, Rattan, ...
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Late 20th Century British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

Baker British Colonial Style Bamboo Queen Bed Frame
Located in Palm Beach, FL
British Colonial style queen size bed frame crafted in bamboo and bent bamboo with reed wrapped joints, lacquered panels with a crackle glaze, and bronze finials and feet. Signed Mil...
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Mid-20th Century American British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bamboo, Reed

19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Travelling Trunk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A large late 19th-century camphor wood brass-bound travelling campaign trunk with brass mounts and brass carrying handles. It features a warm, rich colour and patina, suitable for us...
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Late 19th Century British Antique British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

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Other

Colonial Style Twin Bed Frame
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Colonial style twin bed frame made of maple. Turned baluster bed posts are topped with cannon ball finials, and support slightly scrolled head and foot ...
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Late 20th Century American British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

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Maple

1900s English Mahogany Canterbury/ Magazine Rack/Record Holder
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Antique English Mahogany Canterbury magazine rack. Four spacious divisions over a good sized single dove tail drawer with original brass pu...
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Early 20th Century English British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

English Brown Leather Valise
Located in Queens, NY
English brown leather valise
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20th Century British British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Leather

Vintage Campaign Anglo Indian Wicker Pith Helmet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Transporting British Colonial Anglo Indian pith helmet or hat ambitiously handcrafted in woven reed or wicker in classic form with metal breather holes and plenty of tropical charm. ...
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Mid-20th Century Indian British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wicker, Reed

British Colonial California King Shell Bed, Susanne Hollis Collection
Located in San Marino, CA
Our shell bed in Cal king size, made from African mahogany. Finished with brass hex caps on all bolt covers. Solid platform bottom. Made in our Los Angeles W...
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2010s American British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century British Colonial Child's Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of 19th century British Colonial chairs made for children with cane seats, nicely carved arms and half-moon legs.
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19th Century Indian Antique British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wood, Cane

18th Century East Indies Mahogany Raj Bed with Paws
Located in Charleston, SC
An 18th century Raj East Indies bed with elaborate carving, carved tiger paw feet, and a finished tester. Often copying Western or British forms, Rajput courts extracted influence fr...
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Late 18th Century Indian Antique British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Collection of 42 Swedish Early 20th Century Leather-Bound Books
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A collection of 47 Swedish decorative antique leather-bound library books from the from the 1930s-1940s. The books are wrapped in leather-bound covers, comprised of a selection of w...
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Early 20th Century Swedish British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Leather, Paper

English Brown Crocodile Valise
Located in Queens, NY
English dark brown crocodile valise with brass latches.
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20th Century British British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

20th Century Maitland-Smith Faux Tortoise Bamboo Brass Pull Stand Magazine Racks
Located in Miami, FL
Maitland-Smith British Colonial Style End Table or stand with a faux tortoise finish over a turned wood faux bamboo frame. Featuring Gold Leaf tooled brown leather panels, one drawer...
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Late 20th Century Philippine British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

19th Century Anglo-Indian Silver-Inlaid Chess and Backgammon Box
Located in Madrid, ES
A remarkable example of Anglo-Indian craftsmanship from the British Raj era, this 19th-century folding game box serves as both a chess and backgammon board. Finely handcrafted from e...
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19th Century Indian Antique British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Fruitwood

Lee Radziwill Inspired Block Print Down Pink Lotus Flower Motif Pillow, India
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Bring a taste of the orient to any space with one of our custom-created Indian block print pillows. Each pillow is made of soft cotton and h...
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2010s Indian British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Down

Old Brass British Military Issue Brass Handbell A Great Piece, Second World War
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Old Brass British Military Issue Brass Handbell A Great Piece, Second World War, dated 1942, marked A.S.1942, and with the broad arrow insignia denotin...
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1940s Vintage British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Antique Chinese Model of a Sovereign Carried in Sedan or Litter
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and unusual antique Chinese sculpture or model depicting a Manchurian sovereign carried on a palanquin by four courtiers all mounted on a wood platform.
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Early 20th Century Chinese British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Hardwood

Hanging Wicker Monkey after Mario Lopez Torres
By Mario Torres
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small hanging wicker monkey holding a grouping of leaves. This cute brown monkey is created from wicker and features arms and legs which are bent so t...
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20th Century American British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Paint

English Brown Leather Valise
Located in Queens, NY
English dark brown leather small valise with 2 strapes and initials HB
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20th Century British British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Leather

Cast Iron Umbrella Stand with Dog or Retriever
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming antique English umbrella stand cast in iron with a top bracket supported by a stylized tree over a hunting dog with a water tray.
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Early 20th Century English British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

A Large Brass and Oak Barrel Stick Stand This good looking piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large Brass and Oak Barrel Stick Stand This good looking piece originated as a 19th Century Rum Barrel, it is made with oak staves and bound with 6 wide brass hoops The Barrel i...
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19th Century Antique British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

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Oak

English Folding Ships Ladders
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb high quality folding ships ladder in mahogany with a beautiful rich red colour and patina. The ladder is complemented with nickle plated brass hi...
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20th Century British British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

Lee Radziwill Inspired Block Print Down Flower Motif Pillow in Yellow, India
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Bring a taste of the Orient to any space with one of our custom-created square Indian block print down filled pillows. Each pillow is made of soft cotton and...
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2010s Indian British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Down

Elegant Vintage Mahogany Plant Stand
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage carved mahogany elegant plant stand.
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1960s American Vintage British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Wooden Ship Wheel
Located in Queens, NY
Wooden ship wheel with brass trim (19th Cent)
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19th Century British Antique British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wood

Colonial Made Occasional Table, circa 1820
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
An Indian Colonial occasional table in padouk wood on a carved stem and with three claw feet.
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Early 19th Century Indian Antique British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Padouk

Pair Safari Style Tapestry Pillows Elephant Camel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cute pair of tapestry woven pillows Safari style with elephant and camel figures. Velvet back, zip closure. Great condition.
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1970s American Vintage British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Textile

English Brown Leather Valise
Located in Queens, NY
English large brown leather valise
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20th Century British British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Leather

19th C Jamaican Minature Spice Cabinet, attributed to Ralph Turnbull
Located in Charleston, SC
This Caribbean miniature demipress/spice cabinet was made in Jamaica in the 1830's and is attributed to Ralph Turnbull. This British Colonial piece is c...
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19th Century Caribbean Antique British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

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Coconut, Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood

Antique English Gaming Wheel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Transporting antique English gaming wheel crafted in pine darkened by aged shellac with leather stopper and decoupaged numbers 1 through 30 and se...
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19th Century English Antique British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Pine

19th Century Model Field Gun on Carriage, Cast Iron Porch Cannon
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century Model Field gun on carriage, cast iron porch cannon A good and well made piece, the field gun is made in good detail, this piece has spent m...
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Mid-19th Century Antique British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

Pair of Woven Reed Pillows
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of pillows handcrafted in woven reed in a herringbone pattern with discrete side zippers. Exclusively designed and offered by F. S. Henemader antiques ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Reed

19th Century Victorian Period Oak & Brass Bound travelling Trunk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A 19th-century, large Victorian period oak & brass-bound travelling chest or trunk. Made from oak with brass mounts and brass carrying handles. It features a warm, rich colour and pa...
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19th Century British Antique British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

Antique Royal Standard of the United Kingdom in Giltwood Frame and Under Glass
Located in Morristown, NJ
An antique Royal Standard of the United Kingdom, possibly by Benjamin Edgington, London. The fabric is in a giltwood frame under glass. Each of the four quadrants on the flag represe...
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1830s English Antique British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Wood

Large Mid 20th Century Teak Ships Wheel A wonderful decorative piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Mid 20th Century Teak Ships Wheel A wonderful decorative piece, heavy and made in solid teak with Turned spindles radiating out from the centra...
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1960s Vintage British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

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Teak

Impressive Collection of 82 Antique English Bridle Rosettes
Located in Bridgeport, CT
These English equestrian bridle mounts and pins range in various subjects and motifs including dogs, equestrian, floral arrangements, nautical and monarchy. Note: Four are solid bras...
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Early 20th Century British British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

British Colonial more furniture and collectibles for sale on 1stDibs.

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