British Colonial Chaise Longues

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

Jamaican Cuban Mahogany Upholstered Sofa with Acanthus & Lion Paw Feet. C. 1820

$18,000

Jamaican Cuban Mahogany Upholstered Sofa with Acanthus & Lion Paw Feet. C. 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

Jamaican Cuban mahogany sofa with flanking scrolled arms, reeded skirt, centered rosette, and terminating on acanthus carved lions paw feet. Sofa has be...

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1820s Jamaican Antique British Colonial Chaise Longues

Materials

Muslin, Mahogany

Bamboo and Rattan Chair and Ottoman

$5,950

Bamboo and Rattan Chair and Ottoman

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Vintage British colonial style chair and ottoman crafted with a bamboo frame and having herringbone woven rattan on the seat, arms and ottoman, ce...

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20th Century Philippine British Colonial Chaise Longues

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage Tufted Leather Reclining Chaise Lounge

$7,150

Vintage Tufted Leather Reclining Chaise Lounge

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handsome British Colonial style chaise lounge with tufted leather upholstery featuring an adjustable reclining back, brass tacks and turned legs with brass casters. H: 35 W: 70 D: 2...

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Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Chaise Longues

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Caned British Colonial Planters Chairs

$7,200 / set

Pair of Antique Caned British Colonial Planters Chairs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Intriguing pair of early 20th century British Colonial plantation chairs handcrafted in indigenous mahogany with elegant form featuri...

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Early 20th Century Caribbean British Colonial Chaise Longues

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

British Colonial Style Bamboo Recliner Chair with Ottoman

$3,500

British Colonial Style Bamboo Recliner Chair with Ottoman

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Mid century recliner chair crafted in bamboo and bent bamboo with caned seating featuring a pull out ottoman and Morris style reclini...

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Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Chaise Longues

Materials

Bamboo

Teak and Cane Colonial Chaise Lounge

$4,500

Teak and Cane Colonial Chaise Lounge

Located in Highland, IN

This striking chaise is long, lean and luxurious. A teak frame with lovely carved details and a woven cane support offers a platform for lounging, reading and relaxing. Made more comfortable by a beautiful woven quilted pad and pillow. This exceptional piece strikes a balance between antique and...

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Early 20th Century European British Colonial Chaise Longues

Materials

Cane, Teak

British Colonial Handwoven Cane Turned Wood Spindle Frame Chaise Lounge Daybed

$3,900

British Colonial Handwoven Cane Turned Wood Spindle Frame Chaise Lounge Daybed

Located in Miami, FL

1950 refinished British Colonial handwoven Cane Chaise Lounge, Daybed or Sofa with turned Wood Frame and support Stretchers in brown Finish. Bohemian Chic Style with a graceful form ...

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Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Chaise Longues

Materials

Cane, Wood

Anglo-Indian Teak Plantation Chair

$1,925Sale Price|30% Off

Anglo-Indian Teak Plantation Chair

Located in Sheffield, MA

Indoor or outdoor British Colonial teak plantation or planters chair with cane seat and back. Wonderful weathered wood patina.

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Late 19th Century Indian Antique British Colonial Chaise Longues

Materials

Teak

Late 19th C. English Mahogany Chaise with Heavy Woven Guatemalan Fabric

$6,200

Late 19th C. English Mahogany Chaise with Heavy Woven Guatemalan Fabric

Located in North Miami, FL

An early 19th century antique sculptural mahogany chaise lounge with turned wood stretchers and elegantly curved backrest. The heavy woven fabric is new and provides an additional p...

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Late 19th Century English Antique British Colonial Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

19th Century Colonial Mahogany Plantation Lounge Cane Chair

$3,880

19th Century Colonial Mahogany Plantation Lounge Cane Chair

Located in Astoria, NY

An exquisite mid-19th-century traditional Anglo-Indian Colonial plantation chair, sourced from Provence, France. Beautifully hand-crafted from solid mahogany wood with a carved crown...

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Mid-19th Century Indian Antique British Colonial Chaise Longues

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Rattan British Colonial Style Plantation Planters Chair, Woven Seat

$1,350

H 33.5 in W 27 in D 38 in

Rattan British Colonial Style Plantation Planters Chair, Woven Seat

Located in Miami, FL

Rattan British Colonial Style Plantation Planters Chair, Woven Seat Offered for sale is an elegant rattan framed plantation chair created in the British Colonial style. The chair ha...

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20th Century British Colonial Chaise Longues

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Frank Gehry Easy Edges Chairs and Ottoman

$14,000 / set

H 29.25 in W 23.25 in D 39 in

Frank Gehry Easy Edges Chairs and Ottoman

By Frank Gehry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Frank Gehry pair of easy Edges chair and ottoman. Easy Edges, Inc. Canada/USA, 1972. Laminated cardboard, masonite. Chair: 29¼ H × 23¼ W × 39 D in, ottoman: 14¾ H × 17¾ W × 30 D in (...

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Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Chaise Longues

Materials

Masonite, Paper

Pair of British Colonial Style Carved Caned Plantation Chairs

$4,800 / set

H 36 in W 27 in D 30 in

Pair of British Colonial Style Carved Caned Plantation Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Amazing pair of hand-carved plantation chairs crafted in the British colonial taste. The chairs feature large frames decorated with reeded, scrolled seats having delicate acanthus de...

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20th Century British Colonial Chaise Longues

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Wood

Vintage Bamboo & Rattan Chaise Lounge

$1,950

H 30 in W 76 in D 26 in

Vintage Bamboo & Rattan Chaise Lounge

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage bamboo and rattan chaise lounge/divan. Good, sturdy condition with some wear due to normal age and use. No cushions included.

Category

1970s Vintage British Colonial Chaise Longues

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Italian 19th Century Mahogany Swan Neck Sofa or Chaise Longues Tuscany, 1820

$6,700Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.93 in W 68.9 in D 25.6 in

Italian 19th Century Mahogany Swan Neck Sofa or Chaise Longues Tuscany, 1820

Located in Rome, IT

A fine tuscany mahogany swan neck sofa The front side of the curved arm ends on carved swan, The settee rests on four lion paw feet. Upholstery in a...

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19th Century Italian Antique British Colonial Chaise Longues

Materials

Mahogany

A. Rudin Upholstered Chaise Lounge Sofa with Fortuny Throw Pillows

$3,250

H 30.5 in W 71 in D 41.5 in

A. Rudin Upholstered Chaise Lounge Sofa with Fortuny Throw Pillows

By Fortuny, A. Rudin

Located in Forney, TX

A fine contemporary A. Rudin chaise lounge sofa, in grey upholstery, with rolled back and single arm, down and foam filled seat cushion, rising on tapered wood block feet, accompanie...

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Late 20th Century American British Colonial Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Double Wide Tufted Leather Chaise Lounge

$6,000

H 45 in W 46 in D 74 in

Double Wide Tufted Leather Chaise Lounge

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Large double wide tufted chaise lounge in rich and beautifully aged brown leather. Very comfortable. High quality piece. Unknown manufacturer. Possibly Perigold. Leather has exce...

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21st Century and Contemporary American British Colonial Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather

Victorian Georgian Irish Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Lion Hairy Paw Feet

$20,774

H 41.74 in W 69.1 in D 30.91 in

Victorian Georgian Irish Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Lion Hairy Paw Feet

By Georgian House 1

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Georgian Irish style late Victorian Chesterfield brown leather sofa with hand-carved Lion hairy pa...

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19th Century British Antique British Colonial Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Dutch Pair of Bamboo & Rattan Lounge Chairs

$3,780 / set

H 40.5 in W 33.25 in D 32.5 in

Dutch Pair of Bamboo & Rattan Lounge Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Dutch bamboo reed and rattan occasional chairs. These vintage chairs from the Netherlands have been created with soft, curvy lines out of bent and molded bamboo reeds and r...

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20th Century Dutch British Colonial Chaise Longues

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Ficks Reed Rattan Lounge Chair & Ottoman, 1970's

$1,550 / set

H 30 in W 58 in D 30 in

Ficks Reed Rattan Lounge Chair & Ottoman, 1970's

By Ficks Reed

Located in Rochester, NY

Ficks Reed rattan large cube form lounge chair and matching ottoman in as found very nice original finish. Measures together - 58" w x 30" d x 30" h to top of back seat cushion of c...

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1970s American Vintage British Colonial Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Foam, Reed, Rattan, Upholstery

British Colonial Mahogany & Caned Armchair

$950

H 38 in W 24 in D 29 in

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 Chaise Longues

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century British Colonial Child's Chairs

$3,150 / set

H 19 in W 14 in D 26 in

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.

Category

19th Century Indian Antique British Colonial Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood, Cane

Previously Available Items

Vintage Ralph Lauren Home Tufted Leather Chaise

Sold

H 35.5 in W 73 in D 33 in

Vintage Ralph Lauren Home Tufted Leather Chaise

By Ralph Lauren

Located in North Canton, OH

Extraordinary Vintage Find. This spectacular example came to us having been well loved by a 4 legged family member. After years of daily enjoyment and much to our disappointment, the...

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1980s American Vintage British Colonial Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather

Antique British Colonial Caned Plantation Chair and Ottoman

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H 39 in W 32 in D 46 in

Antique British Colonial Caned Plantation Chair and Ottoman

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique British colonial plantation chair and ottoman hand crafted in mahogany with a pegged construction featuring double caned back, cane...

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Early 20th Century Indonesian British Colonial Chaise Longues

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Pair Plantation Campeche Style Lounge Chairs with Matching ottomans

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H 37 in W 30 in D 46 in

Pair Plantation Campeche Style Lounge Chairs with Matching ottomans

By Drexel

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a very beautiful complete set of 4 pieces including two armchairs and two ottomans in an off-white wide large patter linen upholstery. The upholstery is like linen but larger...

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2010s American British Colonial Chaise Longues

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Pair of Canvas Sling-Back Campaign Folding, Adjustable Teak Chairs w/ Leg Rests

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H 38 in W 24 in D 38 in

Pair of Canvas Sling-Back Campaign Folding, Adjustable Teak Chairs w/ Leg Rests

Located in Nantucket, MA

A pair of his and hers Campaign teak folding chairs with canvas sling seats. The back also adjusts forward and back and the arm rests pull forward creat...

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Mid-20th Century British Colonial Chaise Longues

Materials

Canvas, Teak

British Colonial Caned Chaise Lounge or Recamier

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H 33 in W 66 in D 25 in

British Colonial Caned Chaise Lounge or Recamier

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique British colonial chaise lounge crafted in mahogany with an elegant art nouveau influenced form, caned back, seat and side, on turned and fluted tapered legs.

Category

20th Century English British Colonial Chaise Longues

Materials

Mahogany

Two Teak Folding Canvas Adjustable Chairs, British Colonial

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H 39 in W 24 in D 39 in

Two Teak Folding Canvas Adjustable Chairs, British Colonial

Located in Nantucket, MA

Not exactly a pair, more like cousins or his and hers--British Colonial folding teak wood canvas chairs from the 1940s. Both have height adjustments and the larger one has slide-out ...

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Mid-20th Century British Colonial Chaise Longues

Materials

Canvas, Teak

British Colonial Caned Teak Plantation Lounger with Ottoman

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H 36 in W 72 in D 35.5 in

British Colonial Caned Teak Plantation Lounger with Ottoman

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fantastic caned teak plantation lounger or longue with built-in sliding ottoman. Rare British Colonial style deck chair or Campeche chair featuring ...

Category

20th Century Indian British Colonial Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Teak

Mid-20th Century British Colonial Wood Chaise Lounge Chair

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H 29.5 in W 72.5 in D 26 in

Mid-20th Century British Colonial Wood Chaise Lounge Chair

Located in Atlanta, GA

A British Colonial chaise lounge from the early to mid-20th century. This sleek Anglo-Indian lounging style daybed from India features a sturdy wooden constructed slat bed, with grac...

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian British Colonial Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood

Pair of British Colonial Leather Plantation Chairs

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H 36 in W 30 in D 42 in

Pair of British Colonial Leather Plantation Chairs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of antique British Colonial mahogany plantation chairs upholstered in hand tooled black leather. The classic frames have a carved leaf o...

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19th Century Indian Antique British Colonial Chaise Longues

Antique Colonial Plantation Chair with Rattan Seat, Late 19th Century

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H 33.86 in W 51.19 in D 32.68 in

Antique Colonial Plantation Chair with Rattan Seat, Late 19th Century

Located in Uppsala, SE

Antique late 19th century colonial plantation chair with foldable leg rests, rattan seat of later date. Frame of exotic wood with lathed front legs.

Category

Late 19th Century East Asian Antique British Colonial Chaise Longues

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Anglo Indian Teak Plantation Chair

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H 33 in W 25 in D 45 in

Anglo Indian Teak Plantation Chair

Located in Sheffield, MA

Indoor or outdoor British Colonial teak plantation or planters chair with plank seat and back. Wonderful weathered wood patina.

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Antique British Colonial Chaise Longues

Materials

Teak

British Colonial Teak Chaise Lounge or Longue

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H 38 in W 77 in D 30 in

British Colonial Teak Chaise Lounge or Longue

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Stunning British Colonial chaise longue or longue constructed from radiant grained teak. Beautifully made with a wave like curved frame and long graceful arms. Supported by six legs ...

Category

20th Century Asian British Colonial Chaise Longues

Materials

Cane, Teak

British Colonial chaise longues for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique British Colonial chaise longues 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 chaise longues created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with natural fiber, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used British Colonial chaise longues made in a specific country, there are Asia, Caribbean, and Central America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chaise longues, popular names associated with this style include and Ficks Reed. 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 chaise longues differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,200 and tops out at $18,000 while the average work can sell for $4,200.