British Colonial Dining Room Chairs

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

Stanley British Colonial Dining Chairs American Craftsman Collection Set of 6

$2,996Sale Price / set|25% Off

Stanley British Colonial Dining Chairs American Craftsman Collection Set of 6

By Stanley Furniture

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on "Read More" or "View More Details" below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing is from 1st Dibs and they normally s...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Hardwood, Cherry

Vintage Anglo Indian Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 5

$5,950 / set

Vintage Anglo Indian Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 5

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your dining space with this stately set of five vintage Anglo-Indian dining chairs, a masterful blend of British Colonial structure and tropical artisanal detail. Each chair ...

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Late 20th Century Indian British Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Exquisite Set of 8 Vintage Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker

$67,000 / set

H 32.5 in W 19.75 in D 17 in

Exquisite Set of 8 Vintage Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Atlanta, GA

The rarest of the rare: An exceptional, meticulously restored set of eight (8) cane back Klismos dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set of this magnitude is the Collecto...

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1950s American Vintage British Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Cherry

American Made Chippendale Dining Chairs Set of 8

$6,738Sale Price / set|40% Off

H 39.25 in W 24 in D 22 in

American Made Chippendale Dining Chairs Set of 8

Located in Malibu, CA

Stunning set of Georgian Chippendale style dining chairs with traditional carving with a pierced & carved cental splat. Newly upholstered seats in Italian burnout damask & fi...

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Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Set of 6 Erno Fabry Cane Back Dining Chairs

$19,000 / set

H 34 in W 24 in D 23.75 in

Set of 6 Erno Fabry Cane Back Dining Chairs

By Erno Fabry

Located in New York, NY

Set of 6 Erno Fabry walnut and cane back dining chairs. The chairs are walnut with caned backs. Seats are blue velvet. There are two ...

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1950s Italian Vintage British Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Cane

Set of 6 Mid-Century Walnut Dining Chairs by Stanley

$2,900 / set

H 32 in W 24.5 in D 19.5 in

Set of 6 Mid-Century Walnut Dining Chairs by Stanley

By Stanley

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of 6 Mid-Century American walnut dining chairs by Stanley furniture. Set includes two armchairs, solid wood construction, sculptural frames, and black vinyl seating. Please conf...

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Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Set of Six American Mid-Century Walnut Dining Chairs

$640Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 39.5 in W 21.5 in D 18 in

Set of Six American Mid-Century Walnut Dining Chairs

Located in Trenton, NJ

A complete set of six American mid-century walnut dining chairs from the 1960s, comprising two armchairs and four matching side chairs. The back design is the defining feature of the...

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Mid-20th Century British Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

American Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of 10

$10,730 / set

H 44 in W 26 in D 26 in

American Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of 10

Located in Annville, PA

A set of 10 American Upholstered Dining Chairs, the set consisting of two arm chairs and 8 side chairs. Wrap yourself in luxury while at the dining table, with these beautiful Americ...

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2010s British Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Vintage Cane Cantilever Dining Chairs in the manner of Marcel Breuer Set of 4

$4,113 / set

H 32.68 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in

Vintage Cane Cantilever Dining Chairs in the manner of Marcel Breuer Set of 4

Located in Munich, Bavaria

These Cantilever vintage chairs are made in Italy from the 70ties In the manner of Marcel Breuer the chairs are strongly inspired by the Bauhaus Movement and also from Finland Desig...

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Mid-20th Century Italian British Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Birch

Vintage Mid Century Modern Cat Eye Walnut Dining Chairs by Stanley - Set of 4

$1,600 / set

H 33 in W 23 in D 21.5 in

Vintage Mid Century Modern Cat Eye Walnut Dining Chairs by Stanley - Set of 4

By Stanley

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Mid Century Modern "Cat Eye" Walnut Dining Chairs by Stanley - Set of 4. List...

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Mid-20th Century British Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Cane Dining Side Chairs - Set of 6

$1,800 / set

H 43 in W 19 in D 25 in

Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Cane Dining Side Chairs - Set of 6

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Cane Dining Side Chairs - Set of 6. Listing includes (6) side chairs, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, distressed finish, nicely carv...

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Early 17th Century Unknown Antique British Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of 8 Black Lacquered Cane Back Dining Chairs

On Hold|~~$7,200 / set~~

H 38.25 in W 23.5 in D 25 in

Set of 8 Black Lacquered Cane Back Dining Chairs

Located in North York, ON

Set of 8 black lacquered cane back dining chairs. Masterfully restored in a satin black lacquer finish with all new upholstery work. Fabric is a hig...

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1970s American Vintage British Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Wood

Set of Six Vintage Anglo Indian Repousse Ram's Head Chairs

$8,350 / set

H 34 in W 27 in D 18 in

Set of Six Vintage Anglo Indian Repousse Ram's Head Chairs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare and remarkable set of six vintage Anglo Indian side chairs crafted in indigenous hardwood clad in metal, decorated with hammered and pressed floral and geometric motifs, featuri...

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Mid-20th Century Indian British Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six American Hoopback Windsor Dining Chairs

$7,500 / set

H 39.5 in W 23 in D 25 in

Set of Six American Hoopback Windsor Dining Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

The Windsor chair is one of America’s most honest design languages. No ornament, no performance, just structure made visible and purpose made legible. This set of six 20th century ho...

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Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

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Vintage Set of Eight British Colonial Style Dining Chairs by Baker

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H 35 in W 22 in D 18.5 in

Vintage Set of Eight British Colonial Style Dining Chairs by Baker

By Baker Far East Collection

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive set of eight dining chairs crafted in mahogany with four arm and four side chairs in classic form featuring caned panels on the backs, upholstered seats and turned and bea...

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20th Century American British Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany

Set of Four Vintage Rustic Rattan Dining Armchairs by Henry Link

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H 34 in W 23.75 in D 22 in

Set of Four Vintage Rustic Rattan Dining Armchairs by Henry Link

By Henry Link

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

A beautiful set of four vintage rattan dining armchairs by Henry Link, showcasing classic British Colonial and coastal design. These chairs feature gracefully scrolled rattan arms, h...

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1990s British Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

17th Century Style Dining Chairs - Set 6

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H 39 in W 18.25 in D 19 in

17th Century Style Dining Chairs - Set 6

Located in Pomona, CA

A set of 6 English style Dining Chairs in the 17th century style. Carved back splat and top rail. Finely turned legs and stretchers.

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Late 19th Century British Antique British Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

British Colonial Solid Cherry Wood Dining Chairs, Pair

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H 40.63 in W 21.25 in D 24 in

British Colonial Solid Cherry Wood Dining Chairs, Pair

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful pair of British Colonial, Early American, or Victorian style dining chairs USA, Circa Late 20th Century Measures: 21.25"W x...

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Late 20th Century American British Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

British Colonial Solid Cherry Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Eight

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H 40.63 in W 21.25 in D 24 in

British Colonial Solid Cherry Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Eight

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful set of eight British Colonial, Early American, or Victorian style dining chairs USA, Circa Late 20th Century Measures: Sid...

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Late 20th Century American British Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Stickley Lancashire Style Cherry Wood Spindle Dining Chairs With Rush Seats

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H 40.25 in W 21.13 in D 18.75 in

Stickley Lancashire Style Cherry Wood Spindle Dining Chairs With Rush Seats

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional set of six Lancashire style dining chairs By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, 1954 Solid carved cherry wood frames, with rush seats. Measures: Side chairs - 21.13"W x 18.75...

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1950s American Vintage British Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Cherry

Set of Six Ralph Lauren Mahogany Rattan Barrel Dining Chairs

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H 30.5 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in

Set of Six Ralph Lauren Mahogany Rattan Barrel Dining Chairs

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rare set of six barrel back form dining chairs or armchairs made in the British colonial style by Ralph Lauren Home. Known as Modern Sands collection chairs they feature a mahogany f...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Mahogany

McGuire Style Laced Leather Rawhide Rattan Dining Chairs

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H 34.5 in W 23.5 in D 22 in

McGuire Style Laced Leather Rawhide Rattan Dining Chairs

By McGuire

Located in Southampton, NJ

Set of four laced leather rattan dining chairs or armchairs made in the manner and style of McGuire. Director's style armchairs featuring woven rawhide seats and backs reinforced wit...

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20th Century Philippine British Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Wood

Circa 1830 Set of 8 English Dining Chairs

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H 38.5 in W 19.5 in D 16.5 in

Circa 1830 Set of 8 English Dining Chairs

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

circa 1830 set of 8 English country dining chairs, Lancashire. Spindleback side chairs of ash & elm. Rush seats in good condition given age & us...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique British Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

British Colonial Dining Set Round Table & Four Arm Chairs w/Cane Seat/Back

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H 29.5 in W 61 in D 61 in

British Colonial Dining Set Round Table & Four Arm Chairs w/Cane Seat/Back

Located in Atlanta, GA

A British Colonial dining set includes a round wood table with four wood and cane chairs. This vintage set from Singapore features a round-shaped table, just over 5 feet in diameter,...

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Late 20th Century Singaporean British Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Set of 6 English Windsor Dining Chairs Includes 2 Armchairs

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H 34.5 in W 15 in D 16.5 in

Set of 6 English Windsor Dining Chairs Includes 2 Armchairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of 6 English windsor dining chairs includes 2 armchairs are a classic design that dates back two centuries, and features a lightweigh...

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Early 20th Century English British Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm

6 Nichols & Stone American Windsor Faux Bamboo Maple Birdcage Dining Side Chairs

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H 37.75 in W 22 in D 19 in

6 Nichols & Stone American Windsor Faux Bamboo Maple Birdcage Dining Side Chairs

By Nichols & Stone

Located in Dayton, OH

Six gorgeous birdcage Windsor style dining chairs manufactured by the Nichols & Stone Company. The chairs are expertly crafted of light maple with split wedge mortise and tenon joine...

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1990s British Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

British Colonial dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique British Colonial dining room chairs 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 dining room chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, cane and other materials. If you’re shopping for used British Colonial dining room chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America 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 dining room chairs 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 $3,882 while the average work can sell for $2,380.