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British Colonial Lounge 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.

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Style: British Colonial
Pair of 19th Century Ceylonese Satinwood & Caned Lounge Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of 19th Century Ceylonese Satinwood & Caned Lounge Chairs. These are a pair of British Colonial Ceylonese satinwood and cane chairs. Made in the Late 19th in Ceylon (now Sri La...
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Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Antique British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Satinwood

Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Bamboo Rattan and Cane Lounge Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Organic Modern lounge chair By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection" Circa Late 20th Century Rattan frame in bamboo form, with cane seat and bac...
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Late 20th Century American British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Cane

19th Century British Colonial Tea Plantation Teak & Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Circa 1890 Rare Teak and leather lounge chair that was formerly used in a Tea Estate in India. Hand made with pull out leaves that transform into leg rests and can be tucked back ...
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1890s Indian Antique British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Antique British Colonial Caned and Carved Planters Chair
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive British Colonial plantation chair crafted in mahogany in a graceful form with dramatic carved ocean and floral motifs on the back and rolled ...
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Early 20th Century Caribbean British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Pair of British Colonial Midcentury Plantation / Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of solid hard wood and caned British Colonial Plantation chairs, lounge chairs or armchairs. The chairs feature swing out extension arms. The construction is hand made w...
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Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Antique Woven Back British Colonial Plantation Tea Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Woven Back British Colonial Plantation Tea Chair This late 19th Century antique British Colonial plantation tea chair is a great lounge ch...
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Late 19th Century English Antique British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

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 Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Wood

Bamboo Lounge Chair
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage lounge chair crafted with bent bamboo and woven rattan in an elegant modern form featuring pullout footrest and adjustable back. Extended depth 60".
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Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Antique British Colonial Anglo Indian Teak Split Reed Rattan Plantation Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century British Colonial Anglo Indian plantation chair. Made from teak in mortise and tenon joinery with a relaxed lounged frame and long arms. Features a curved crest rail and split reed bent rattan seat. There's nothing better than putting your feet up after a day's backbreaking work. In the 19th century, plantation owners used a specific chair. Called, naturally enough, the planter...
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Early 20th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

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 Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Painted Caned Faux Bamboo British Colonial Style Lounge Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of tub style lounge chairs in the British Colonial style, each having a white-painted, molded frame of faux bamboo surrounding thye caned back and sides, its bowed crestrail dow...
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Mid-20th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

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 Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Great Pair of Vintage Mahogany Planters Chairs
Located in Richmond, VA
Great pair of vintage mahogany planters chairs with canvas.
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20th Century English British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Mahogany

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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 Lounge Chairs

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Cane, Teak

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Pair of MP-97 Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer, Midcentury, Brazil, 1970s
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1970s Brazilian Vintage British Colonial Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Foam, Wood

Antique Early 20th Century Brtisih Colonial Oak Plantation Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Intriguing early 20th century British Colonial style plantation chair. Features an oak frame with traditional lounging back, downswept scrolled arms over reeded baluster supports co...
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Early 20th Century American British Colonial Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Baker Furniture British Colonial Wicker and Bamboo Wing Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
20th Century Pair of Authentic Baker Furniture Rattan British Colonial Wingback Chairs. A rare find in such a well-preserved condition. Baker furniture in known for impeccable craft...
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20th Century American British Colonial Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Caned Lounge Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
Stylish mid-century modern oak and cane lounge chair. Elegant and ergonomic design make this chair a perfect addition to a mid-century style lover.  Measurements:  height: 33" wid...
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2010s American British Colonial Lounge Chairs

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Mid-Century Modern Caned Lounge Chair
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Pair of 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Library Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An excellent quality pair of 19th century mahogany library armchairs, in the French empire taste, having swept back and moulded scrolling arms with C-scroll supports raised on elegant moulded sabre legs (A relative typical design in the early to mid-19th century these chairs are in the French Empire taste which was most popular at the time, with the added benefit of being much more sturdy and practical than the English Regency Chaise...
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Early 19th Century English Antique British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Library Chairs
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Library Chairs
$4,949 Sale Price
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H 36 in W 22.5 in D 20 in
Poltrona Frau Red Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Postmodern leather club chair by Poltrona Frau, c.1980's, Italy. The chair features the original oxblood colored leather and a deep seat with curved armrests. Dimensions 36" width x...
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1980s Italian Vintage British Colonial Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Poltrona Frau Red Leather Lounge Chair
Poltrona Frau Red Leather Lounge Chair
$3,500
H 28.5 in W 36 in D 33.5 in
British Colonial Carved and Cane Settee with Swan Neck Back and Scrolling Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
A British Colonial carved wooden settee with swan neck back and out-scrolling arms, cane seat and turned legs. This British Colonial carved woo...
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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

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 Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Barbara Barry for Baker Lounge Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of elegant lounge chairs, designed by Barbara Barry for Baker, American, circa 21st century.
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21st Century and Contemporary American British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Barbara Barry for Baker Lounge Chairs
Barbara Barry for Baker Lounge Chairs
$2,800 / set
H 35 in W 29 in D 33 in
Sophisticated Restored Pair of Lounge Chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely jaw-dropping pair of meticulously restored lounge chairs from a boutique series produced by Baker Furniture, circa 1960. Extremely rare examples. Stout, expertly crafted ebonized solid mahogany construction. This elegant Asian influenced chair...
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1960s American Vintage British Colonial Lounge Chairs

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Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in Raleigh, NC
Low profile and extremely comfortable pair of Jens Risom style lounge chairs. Soft velvet upholstery with contrasting black wood frame.
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Mid-20th Century North American British Colonial Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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$3,695 / set
H 27 in W 29 in D 30 in
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British Colonial Style Plantation Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous Anglo-Indian plantation lounge chair with matching ottoman made in the Grand British Colonial style. The chair features a gracefully carved teak frame with large scrolled a...
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20th Century Southeast Asian British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pair of Soren Lund Lounge Chairs / Arm chairs in Wicker / Cane and leather
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of Søren Lund armchairs in cane and leather. The chairs are from the 1960s and have a really good seating comfort. The huge leather cushion is soft and great to sit on. Bo...
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1960s Danish Vintage British Colonial Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Cane

Baker Furniture British Colonial Bamboo Rattan Wingback Lounge Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of British Colonial or Organic Modern wingback lounge chairs In the manner of Ralph Lauren By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, Circa Late 20th Centu...
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Late 20th Century American British Colonial Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Soren Lund Lounge Chairs / Arm chairs in Wicker / Cane and leather
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of two Danish Søren Lund armchairs from the 1960s. Both chairs are in great condition and made of wicker and leather. The chairs themselves are in wicker while the armrests and ...
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1960s Danish Vintage British Colonial Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wicker, Rattan

Campeche Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Anglo-Indian plantation lounge chair and ottoman, made in the Grand British Colonial style. The chairs features large scrolled arms with caned seat and ottoman. The chairs have a des...
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20th Century Indian British Colonial Lounge Chairs

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Mahogany

Campeche Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Campeche Lounge Chair and Ottoman
H 36.5 in W 24.6 in D 36.75 in
Vintage President's Stick Reed Rattan "Nantucket" Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in East Freetown, MA
President's stick reed rattan lounge chair with cup holder section and magazine section in arms. with ottoman. Both chair and ottoman have comfortable cushion padding. Timeless light...
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Late 20th Century American British Colonial Lounge Chairs

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Wicker

Antique 19th Century Lounge Chair in Rattan, Bouclé & Beech, British Colonial
Located in Odense, DK
Step into a world of timeless elegance and sophistication with this exquisite 19th Century British Colonial lounge chair, a true testament to the craftsmanship of a bygone era. This ...
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Late 19th Century Danish Antique British Colonial Lounge Chairs

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Bouclé, Rattan, Beech

Antique British Colonial Anglo Indian Teak Distressed Plantation Armchair
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century British Colonial Anglo Indian plantation chair. Made from teak in mortise and tenon joinery with a relaxed lounged frame and long arms. Features a curved crest rai...
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Early 20th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Antique British Colonial Cane and Carved Teak Lounge Chair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful antique carved teak and cane lounge chair. The beauty is truly in the details of this chair. The carved and turned wood are stunning. It's in excellent condition for its ag...
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Early 20th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Folding and Adjustable Teak and Mesh Seat Patio or Side Chair
Located in Nantucket, MA
A folding and adjustable teak patio or side chair with an open mesh seat. Easy to add a seat cushion if so desired, originally designed for tropical climates...
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Mid-20th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs

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Teak

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 Lounge Chairs

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Cane, Mahogany

Pair of Brown Antiqued Leather Plantation or Campeche Chairs with Ottoman
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a 3 piece set including two large plantation chairs and a matching sharable ottoman. The leather is beautifully antiqued to look like a 150 year old campeche set. The leathe...
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Early 2000s Unknown British Colonial Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

British Colonial lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique British Colonial lounge 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 lounge chairs 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 wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used British Colonial lounge chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Asia, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lounge chairs, popular names associated with this style include and Dr. Pascaud. 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 lounge chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,083 and tops out at $15,900 while the average work can sell for $3,081.

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