British Colonial Seating
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
Vintage Set of Eight British Colonial Style Dining Chairs by Baker
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...
Category
20th Century American British Colonial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Vintage British Colonial Style Caned Sofa or Settee
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout British colonial style sofa crafted in mahogany in classic form featuring a caned back and seat under a removable upholstered cushion, rolled arms with carved medallions and...
Category
20th Century American British Colonial Seating
Materials
Brass
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 ar...
Category
20th Century Southeast Asian British Colonial Seating
Materials
Cane, Teak
Antique British Colonial Caned Day Bed
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable 19th century British colonial day bed handcrafted in mahogany with an adjustable, mechanical caned back and seat, having canopy posts for netting, hand wrought me...
Category
19th Century English Antique British Colonial Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
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...
Category
20th Century British Colonial Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Set of Four Burnt Bamboo Tortoise Folding Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very good set of four British Colonial Style Burnt Bamboo Tortoise folding chairs. Well constructed and sturdy. An additional set of four is also available for purchase.
Category
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Seating
Materials
Bamboo
$1,250 / set
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 ...
Category
1890s Indian Antique British Colonial Seating
Materials
Teak
$6,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Ottoman in English colonial style made of solid teak wood, mid century
Located in Schwerin, MV
Rare seating option: Large ottoman made of solid teak with a cane-woven seat in the British colonial style. This generously sized stool was originally designed as a footstool for a c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown British Colonial Seating
Materials
Wood, Rattan
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Antique British Colonial Seating
Materials
Cane, Satinwood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage British Colonial Style Woven Reed Wingback Armchairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of vintage British colonial style wingback armchairs upholstered in grass cloth or woven reed in classic comfortable form with a modern tropical twist, cotton cushion...
Category
20th Century American British Colonial Seating
Materials
Wicker
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...
Category
20th Century Unknown British Colonial Seating
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
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...
Category
1820s Jamaican Antique British Colonial Seating
Materials
Muslin, Mahogany
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American British Colonial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
$962 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of Thai Rosewood 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, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai British Colonial Seating
Materials
Rosewood
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
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Seating
Materials
Teak
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Seating
Materials
Cane, Satinwood
1970's Sculpted Cane & Rattan Bar Stools, 6 available
By Mcquire
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Sculpted twisted cane & rattan counter height bar stools.
Solid and very comfortable. They swivel in the center.
Made in colonial Tiawan, circa 1970's.
They show little to no wear at...
Category
1970s Taiwanese Vintage British Colonial Seating
Materials
Rattan
$2,320 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Ralph Lauren Home Tufted Leather Chaise
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Hartville, 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...
Category
1980s American Vintage British Colonial Seating
Materials
Leather
20th C. Set of Four Nichols and Stone Mahogany Windsor Side Chairs by Stickley
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 20th Century Set of Four Nichols and Stone Mahogany Windsor Style Side Chairs manufactured by Stickley in Manlius New York. Great vintage condition with clean line, solid wood p...
Category
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Large Wicker Armchairs; The Collection of Andre Leon Talley
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Fabulous, Pair of Ralph Lauren Wicker Chairs with a storied provenance, owned by Legendary Fashion Icon André Leon Talley. These unique wic...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Seating
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Brighton Pavillion Burnt Bamboo Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful & Rare Vintage Brighton Pavillion loveseat / settee with cane seat.
Add your own cushion of choice.
Category
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Seating
Materials
Cane, Bamboo
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...
Category
20th Century American British Colonial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
$4,420 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Ralph Lauren Chesterfield Sofa
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Hartville, OH
Gorgeous Vintage Chesterfield Sofa with Deep Button Tufts, Rolled arms and Brass Casters. Finished in a Cognac leather. Unsigned, believed to be Ralph Lauren.
Category
1990s American British Colonial Seating
Materials
Leather
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.
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique British Colonial Seating
Materials
Walnut
$2,540 / set
Pair Vintage Campaign Bamboo Tortoiseshell Folding Chairs
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pair of vintage campaign bamboo with tortoiseshell finials folding chairs.
Category
1950s American Vintage British Colonial Seating
Materials
Bamboo
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...
Category
20th Century British Colonial Seating
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Wood
Turned Leg Wooden Bench Covered with Antique Belochistan Oriental Prayer Rug
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome turned wooden bench is covered with a striking handwoven Balochistan prayer rug. Featuring a geometric pattern in lovely colors, this piece could double as a coffee tab...
Category
1920s Pakistani Vintage British Colonial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Hardwood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Seating
Materials
Satinwood
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Caribbean British Colonial Seating
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
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...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique British Colonial Seating
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American British Colonial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Caribbean British Colonial Seating
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
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...
Category
20th Century English British Colonial Seating
Materials
Wicker
Stickley Lancashire Style Cherry Wood Spindle Dining Chairs With Rush Seats
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...
Category
1950s American Vintage British Colonial Seating
Materials
Rush, Cherry
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...
Category
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
West Indies Carved and Caned Daybed or Chaise Lounge
Located in Palm Beach, FL
British colonial daybed, most likely Barbadian crafted in mahogany with a graceful form, floral carvings, handmade construction, caned seat, back and side, and turned legs with brass...
Category
19th Century Bajan Antique British Colonial Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century English Bergeres
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of 19th century English Bergeres
in carved and turned mahogany wood, stuffed in green velvet with casters.
Little defects.
Dimensions: 80 x 66 x 54 cm.
good condition.
Category
19th Century English Antique British Colonial Seating
Materials
Wood
$2,392 / set
vintage sofa
Located in Manzano, IT
magnificent vintage sofa, a piece of high cabinetry with timeless charm.
This imposing sofa is a true statement piece that will add a touch of historic elegance and refined characte...
Category
20th Century Italian British Colonial Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
$9,568
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Southeast Asian British Colonial Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Vintage Rattan Peacock Armchair with Fringes and Velvet Pillow
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Spectacular vintage mid century modern rattan handmade king peacock armchair with velvet round cushion with feathers. Decorated around the boarder with a silk atlas red ribbon and tr...
Category
1950s American Vintage British Colonial Seating
Materials
Rattan
$1,475 Sale Price
50% Off
Pair of English Armchairs in Velvet and Walnut Wood
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous pair of velvet armchairs of English manufacture of the late 1800s.
The beautiful armchairs have a walnut wood structure and have been lined with sand colored velvet tending...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique British Colonial Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
$2,870 Sale Price / set
20% Off
English Country Fruitwood Bench
Located in Queens, NY
English Country (19th Century) fruitwood bench.
Category
19th Century British Antique British Colonial Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Indian Antique British Colonial Seating
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Antique White Washed Teak Settee or Bench with Slatted Back
Located in Sheffield, MA
Colonial influenced antique hand-carved rustic country daybed or bench made from natural aged teak, deep enough for sleeping or relaxing. Suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Great in the garden, on a porch or patio. The rustic antique teakwood bench...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian British Colonial Seating
Materials
Teak
Pair Brighton Pavillon Burnt Bamboo Cane Chairs Pale Blue Cushions
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in this A pair of late early 20th century bamboo open armchairs in the Brighton Pavilion Taste each with an inserted black and gold lacquered figurative panel.
New French Pale B...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Lacquer
19th Century Tufted Leather Foot Stool or Bench, with Raising Capabilities
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here is a fine, 19th century, brown leather, button tufted foot stool with mahogany frame and brass tacks over turned legs and brass wheels. Having t...
Category
1860s British Antique British Colonial Seating
Materials
Mahogany
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.
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Antique British Colonial Seating
Materials
Teak
$1,925 Sale Price
30% Off
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...
Category
Early 20th Century European British Colonial Seating
Materials
Cane, Teak
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Seating
Materials
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Restored Coastal Brighton Pavilion Bamboo and Cane Settee
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A beautifully restored Mid-20th Century bamboo settee in the Brighton Pavilion style, showcasing intricate fretwork and a warm honey-toned finish. The cane seat and architectural det...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown British Colonial Seating
Materials
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Restored Rattan Settee With Built-in Side Table and New Custom
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A rare and sculptural Mid-20th Century rattan settee featuring a Chippendale back design, gracefully arched supports, and integrated side table with original smoked glass top. The fr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown British Colonial Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan, Smoked Glass
Bauer International Inc. British Colonial style Hand Cane Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is a well thought after Bauer International British Colonial style Hand Cane Ottoman with a curule form.
The cane seat is in perfect vintage condition, no loss of cane.
Very goo...
Category
1950s Vintage British Colonial Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
British Colonial Style Set of Four Safari Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Dashing set of four vintage British Colonial chairs crafted in mahogany stained maple with a pegged construction in a safari style havi...
Category
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Seating
Materials
Maple
$5,950 / set
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 Seating
Materials
Wood, Cane
Vintage Brighton Chinoiserie Rattan Blonde Bamboo Caning Split Reed Armchair 70s
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...
Category
1970s Philippine Vintage British Colonial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Reed
Vintage Boho Palm Tree Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Experience the perfect marriage of classic comfort and exotic flair with this handsome vintage club chair and ottoman set. The chair is crafted in the timeless English roll-arm style...
Category
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Side or Office Chairs with Upholstered Seat
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern solid rosewood side or office chairs with a slightly curved back for lumbar support. Slightly tapered leg. The seat can be easily removed if you wanted to ...
Category
Mid-20th Century British British Colonial Seating
Materials
Upholstery
British Colonial seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique British Colonial seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, natural fiber and other materials. If you’re shopping for used British Colonial seating 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 seating, popular names associated with this style include Andrianna Shamaris, Baker Furniture Company, Dr. Pascaud, and English School. 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 seating 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 $52,000 while the average work can sell for $3,694.
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