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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.

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Style: British Colonial
Pair of English Country Windsor Back Carved Oak Dining Armchairs
Pair of English Country Windsor Back Carved Oak Dining Armchairs

Pair of English Country Windsor Back Carved Oak Dining Armchairs

$675 / set

Pair of English Country Windsor Back Carved Oak Dining Armchairs

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of English Country Windsor style (20th Century) dining armchairs with rounded Windsor backs and shaped seats, resting on four angled legs with stretcher bases. (carving under se...

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19th Century Unknown Antique British Colonial Armchairs

British Colonial Ceylonese Solid Satinwood & Hand Cane Armchair
British Colonial Ceylonese Solid Satinwood & Hand Cane Armchair

British Colonial Ceylonese Solid Satinwood & Hand Cane Armchair

$850

British Colonial Ceylonese Solid Satinwood & Hand Cane Armchair

Located in Southampton, NY

British Colonial Ceylonese Solid Satinwood & Hand Caned Armchair Made entirely out of satinwood. Gentle curved back. Hand caning seat - still in good condition. Spiral arms are a un...

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Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

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British Colonial Mahogany & Caned Armchair
British Colonial Mahogany & Caned Armchair

British Colonial Mahogany & Caned Armchair

$950

British Colonial Mahogany & Caned Armchair

Located in Southampton, NY

British Colonial Mahogany & Caned Armchair A low comfortable reading chair made out of Mahogany and cane. Lovely carved details on arms, ba...

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20th Century Unknown British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Pair of Thai Tropical Hardwood Elephant Howdah Saddle Style Chairs
Pair of Thai Tropical Hardwood Elephant Howdah Saddle Style Chairs

Pair of Thai Tropical Hardwood Elephant Howdah Saddle Style Chairs

$7,200 / set

Pair of Thai Tropical Hardwood Elephant Howdah Saddle Style Chairs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of elephant saddle style chairs crafted with rosewood in a distinctive Thai form, hand carved depicting elephants, which are a symbol of fortune, ...

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Mid-20th Century Thai British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Set of 4, Calif-Asia And Cartel Bamboo & Rattan Mid Century Armchairs
Set of 4, Calif-Asia And Cartel Bamboo & Rattan Mid Century Armchairs

Set of 4, Calif-Asia And Cartel Bamboo & Rattan Mid Century Armchairs

$2,895 / set

Set of 4, Calif-Asia And Cartel Bamboo & Rattan Mid Century Armchairs

By Calif-Asia

Located in Atlanta, GA

This set of four bamboo armchairs is made by Calif-Asia and Cartel, Philippines, as confirmed by the original maker’s label reading “Handcrafted in the Philippines by Calif-Asia and ...

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Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

1930s Large Scale Carved Oak Arm Chair In Chinoiserie Palm Toile
1930s Large Scale Carved Oak Arm Chair In Chinoiserie Palm Toile

1930s Large Scale Carved Oak Arm Chair In Chinoiserie Palm Toile

$1,495

1930s Large Scale Carved Oak Arm Chair In Chinoiserie Palm Toile

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a charming carved oak arm chair with an English British Colonial toile. The frame is most likely American and dates to the early part of the 20th century. The fabric shows so...

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Early 20th Century American British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

21st Century Crockford Armchair Walnut Wood Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors
21st Century Crockford Armchair Walnut Wood Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors

21st Century Crockford Armchair Walnut Wood Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors

$6,267Sale Price / item|20% Off

21st Century Crockford Armchair Walnut Wood Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

William Crockford, a Londoner son of a fishmonger, was the owner of a gambling house that caught the attention of every English celebrity back in 1827. For several years this members’ club was a place of exclusiveness and tons of money circulated there, which led to him becoming one of England’s richest men. Besides having this business, Crockford was an entrepreneur and horse racing enthusiast. Structured in walnut wood and upholstered in linen, with carefully handcrafted rattan details, the Crockford armchair...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Coppia di Poltrone Coloniali in Legno Intagliato e Paglia di Vienna, Primi '900
Coppia di Poltrone Coloniali in Legno Intagliato e Paglia di Vienna, Primi '900

Coppia di Poltrone Coloniali in Legno Intagliato e Paglia di Vienna, Primi '900

$1,828Sale Price / set|20% Off

Coppia di Poltrone Coloniali in Legno Intagliato e Paglia di Vienna, Primi '900

Located in Florence, IT

Coppia di Poltrone Coloniali in Legno Intagliato e Doppia Paglia di Vienna, presentate con cuscini in velluto floreale con toni marrone/oro. If you are interested please ask the ship...

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Early 20th Century Italian British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Straw

21st Century Johnson Armchair Oak Linen Handmade in Portugal
21st Century Johnson Armchair Oak Linen Handmade in Portugal

21st Century Johnson Armchair Oak Linen Handmade in Portugal

$5,080Sale Price / item|20% Off

21st Century Johnson Armchair Oak Linen Handmade in Portugal

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

By the late 18th century, all the man with a credible claim received the status of “gentleman”. So the Gentleman’s Magazine was founded to provide ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Safari Armchair by Wilhelm Kienzle attributed to Wohnbedarf, Switzerland, 1950s
Safari Armchair by Wilhelm Kienzle attributed to Wohnbedarf, Switzerland, 1950s

Safari Armchair by Wilhelm Kienzle attributed to Wohnbedarf, Switzerland, 1950s

$971

Safari Armchair by Wilhelm Kienzle attributed to Wohnbedarf, Switzerland, 1950s

By Wilhelm Kienzle

Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie

A striking example of mid-century Swiss design: this Safari Armchair is attributed to Wilhelm Kienzle for Wohnbedarf, dating from the 1950s. Crafted in sturdy hardwood with leather s...

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1960s Swiss Vintage British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Early 20th Century Colonial Sri Lankan Satinwood Garden Chair
Early 20th Century Colonial Sri Lankan Satinwood Garden Chair

Early 20th Century Colonial Sri Lankan Satinwood Garden Chair

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Early 20th Century Colonial Sri Lankan Satinwood Garden Chair

Located in Southampton, NY

Hand-turned garden chair made of solid satinwood, Colonial, Sri Lanka, circa 1900. Hand-caned seat and back. Came from a British Military family in Sri Lanka. 40.25" overall height ...

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Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Satinwood

Pair of British Colonial Deco Period Armchairs
Pair of British Colonial Deco Period Armchairs

Pair of British Colonial Deco Period Armchairs

$2,950

Pair of British Colonial Deco Period Armchairs

Located in Richmond, VA

Pair of British Colonial Deco Period Armchairs. Made of teak in the British East Indies

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Materials

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21st Rattan Walnut Wood George Armchair Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors
21st Rattan Walnut Wood George Armchair Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors

21st Rattan Walnut Wood George Armchair Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors

$3,652Sale Price / item|20% Off

21st Rattan Walnut Wood George Armchair Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

A membership application in a privilege club sometimes requires an endorsement by at least one club member. So, inspired by the symbolism of the act, George armchair...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Walnut

Wood William Rocking Armchair Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors
Wood William Rocking Armchair Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors

Wood William Rocking Armchair Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors

$4,665Sale Price / item|20% Off

Wood William Rocking Armchair Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

Diversifying from printing to publishing, William Strachan was a successful businessman. Most known for his unquestionable expertise and talent, William was entrusted with the printing of Johnson's Dictionary, and also published the works of famous philosophers. Nowadays his original painting by Reynolds is located at the National Portrait Gallery in London. Honoring this Scottish gentleman...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Walnut

21st Century Adam Armchair Leather Cord Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors
21st Century Adam Armchair Leather Cord Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors

21st Century Adam Armchair Leather Cord Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors

$4,313Sale Price / item|20% Off

21st Century Adam Armchair Leather Cord Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

Adam Haldane-Duncan, 2nd Earl of Camperdown, was a Scottish aristocrat and politician. He then pursued a career in politics, serving as a member of parliament for the Scottish constituency of Kirkcaldy Burghs and later as a member of the House of Lords...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bouclé, Cord, Walnut

21st Century Wood Moore Armchair Linen Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors
21st Century Wood Moore Armchair Linen Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors

21st Century Wood Moore Armchair Linen Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors

$2,592Sale Price / item|20% Off

21st Century Wood Moore Armchair Linen Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

Member of the Brook’s, one of the most prestigious gentlemen's clubs of London, Thomas Moore was an Irish poet, singer, songwriter. From a relatively early...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Vintage Set of Four Faux Bamboo Brighton Pavillion Style Chairs
Vintage Set of Four Faux Bamboo Brighton Pavillion Style Chairs

Vintage Set of Four Faux Bamboo Brighton Pavillion Style Chairs

$7,440 / set

Vintage Set of Four Faux Bamboo Brighton Pavillion Style Chairs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Standout set of four Brighton Pavillion style chairs crafted in faux burnt bamboo with removable cushion, caned seats and featuring asian style figural lacquer plaques. One chair lab...

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20th Century Philippine British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Lacquer

Armchair English Leather from, 19th Century Mahogany
Armchair English Leather from, 19th Century Mahogany

Armchair English Leather from, 19th Century Mahogany

$2,360

Armchair English Leather from, 19th Century Mahogany

Located in Berlin, DE

English club armchair, leather first half of the 20th century. Vintage. Solid mahogany club chair, English. Classic upholstery which was upholstered with leather. Armrest partly a...

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20th Century English British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Lovely Painted Wicker Peacock Chair
Lovely Painted Wicker Peacock Chair

Lovely Painted Wicker Peacock Chair

$1,485

Lovely Painted Wicker Peacock Chair

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A very pretty and excellent quality wicker peacock chair, very intricate work and in excellent overall condition. 44" high 28.5" wide 28" overall depth 18" seat height You are welc...

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20th Century English British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Wicker

Original Walnut Wing Chair, circa 1900
Original Walnut Wing Chair, circa 1900

Original Walnut Wing Chair, circa 1900

$3,199

Original Walnut Wing Chair, circa 1900

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Original walnut wing chair, circa 1900. Armchair reupholstered and refinished a short time ago, small stains on the fabric.

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Early 20th Century English British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century Solid Wood English Country Armchair Windsor Carver Elbow Chair
Late 19th Century Solid Wood English Country Armchair Windsor Carver Elbow Chair

Late 19th Century Solid Wood English Country Armchair Windsor Carver Elbow Chair

$1,800

Late 19th Century Solid Wood English Country Armchair Windsor Carver Elbow Chair

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., Hooker Furniture, American of Martinsville

Located in Miami, FL

Late 20th Century hand-crafted Solid Wood Windsor Armchair or Carver Elbow Chair. Features a classic spindle-back adding rustic European provincial flair with the exquisite silhouett...

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Late 19th Century English Antique British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Elm

British Colonial Style Cane Seat Armchair
British Colonial Style Cane Seat Armchair

British Colonial Style Cane Seat Armchair

$1,070

British Colonial Style Cane Seat Armchair

Located in Pasadena, TX

This armchair is made in the British Colonial style. Its made of mahogany and has a cane seat. The legs are fluted in the Louis XVi style.

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20th Century Indian British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

19th Century American Oak Captain's Style Armchair with Spindle Back
19th Century American Oak Captain's Style Armchair with Spindle Back

19th Century American Oak Captain's Style Armchair with Spindle Back

$900 / item

19th Century American Oak Captain's Style Armchair with Spindle Back

Located in Queens, NY

13 American (19/20th Century) oak captain\'s-style armchairs with spindle backs. (PRICED EACH)

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19th Century American Antique British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage Brighton Chinoiserie Rattan Blonde Bamboo Caning Split Reed Armchair 70s
Vintage Brighton Chinoiserie Rattan Blonde Bamboo Caning Split Reed Armchair 70s

Vintage Brighton Chinoiserie Rattan Blonde Bamboo Caning Split Reed Armchair 70s

$2,495

Vintage Brighton Chinoiserie Rattan Blonde Bamboo Caning Split Reed Armchair 70s

By Brighton Pavilion 1

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage blonde bamboo, caning and split reed armchair on six legs. This is a handcrafted chair with woven cane seat features bamboo frames and Chinese inspired bamboo patterns. The b...

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1970s Philippine Vintage British Colonial Armchairs

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Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Reed

21st Century Wood Moore Armchair Linen Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors
21st Century Wood Moore Armchair Linen Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors

21st Century Wood Moore Armchair Linen Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors

$2,592Sale Price / item|20% Off

21st Century Wood Moore Armchair Linen Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

Member of the Brook’s, one of the most prestigious gentlemen's clubs of London, Thomas Moore was an Irish poet, singer, songwriter. From a relatively early...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Walnut

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19th Century Inlay Savonarola Armchair

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H 39.38 in W 27.96 in D 19.69 in

19th Century Inlay Savonarola Armchair

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A very decorative and elaborate inlaid late 19th century folding scissors Savonarola armchair. With a carved foliate back rail, ball head arms and inlaid with bone, mother of pearl, ...

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19th Century Indian Antique British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Lerwick Armchair
Lerwick Armchair

Lerwick Armchair

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H 37.8 in W 35.04 in D 37.41 in

Lerwick Armchair

Located in Faversham, GB

A generously proportioned armchair in the manner of Howard and Sons. The armchair has a high back and a wide deep seat with low scrolling arms. The beech frame is raised on four tu...

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Early 20th Century Scottish British Colonial Armchairs

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Upholstery, Beech

A Pair of Vintage Anglo-Indian Veranda Chairs in Teak and Rattan
A Pair of Vintage Anglo-Indian Veranda Chairs in Teak and Rattan

A Pair of Vintage Anglo-Indian Veranda Chairs in Teak and Rattan

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H 35 in W 23 in D 28 in

A Pair of Vintage Anglo-Indian Veranda Chairs in Teak and Rattan

Located in Chicago, IL

These stylish lounge chairs date to the 1920's and were made in Rangoon, Burma. During the British Colonial period, much Indian furniture was made following British or European styles. High quality native hardwood was used, such as Teak and Rosewood and woven rattan was substituted for upholstery, which grew musty in the humid climate. Over time, Indian craft...

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Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Teak

British Colonial armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique British Colonial armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, asian art and furniture, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, natural fiber and other materials. If you’re shopping for used British Colonial armchairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Dr. Pascaud, English School, FS Henemader Antiques, Inc., and Karin Mobring. 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 armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $433 and tops out at $52,000 while the average work can sell for $3,425.

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