French Antique Folding Chair, Campaign Safari
Located in Miami, FL
Wood and Black Faux Leather Antique Folding Chair, Made in France. Brass Hardware. Ready for a new home.
Category
1940s French Vintage British Colonial Seating
Materials
Brass
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
Mid-20th Century Coastal Brighton Pavilion Bamboo and Cane Settee Sofa
By Brunschwig & Fils, Brighton Pavilion 1
Located in Southampton, NJ
Fabulous burnt bamboo British Colonial style Brighton Pavilion settee with new custom seat & down filled back cushion in delightful Brunschwig & Fils Upholstery. The settee features ...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Colonial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Set of Four 1970s British Colonial Burnt Bamboo Tortoise 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
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
Baker Furniture British Colonial Wicker and Bamboo Wing Chairs
$4,420Sale Price / set|35% Off
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
Antique British Colonial Caned Chaise Lounge
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Dashing 19th century West Indies chaise lounge handcrafted in mahogany in elegant form with carved acanthus leaves, caned back and seat, rolled arm and classic turned legs. H: 33.75...
Category
19th Century Caribbean Antique 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
Vintage British Colonial Coastal Scorched Bamboo Stool or Decorative Piece
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Charming vintage bamboo stool featuring a classic scorched finish and clean, versatile lines. Perfect as a decorative accent on a dresser, layered with stacked books, or used as a pe...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Colonial Seating
Materials
Bamboo
Faux Bamboo Settee with Leather Cushion, Tortoise Shell Finish
Located in Southampton, NJ
Faux bamboo bench settee with Tortoise shell lacquered finish, beautifully caned seat and custom leather down filled seat cushion. British Colonial & Chinoiserie design elements....
Category
20th Century American British Colonial Seating
Materials
Leather, Cane, Wood, Down
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
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
Fab Pair Campaign Bamboo Tortoiseshell Folding Chairs
$190Sale Price / set|70% Off
Fab Pair 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
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
Vintage Ralph Lauren Left Bank Safari Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this iconic "Left Bank" Safari Lounge Chair from the Ralph Lauren Home collection. This piece beautifully balances the rugged spirit of exploration with hi...
Category
Late 20th Century British Colonial Seating
Materials
Brass
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
Vintage Burnt Bamboo Brighton Pavillion Armchairs by Brown Jordan, Circa 1980s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of Brighton Pavilion Burnt Bamboo chairs by Brown Jordan. New linen seat cushions. Very substantial and sturdy.
Category
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Seating
Materials
Bamboo
1970's Sculpted Cane & Rattan Bar Stools, 6 available
$2,320Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
Ralph Lauren Chesterfield Sofa
By Ralph Lauren
Located in North Canton, 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
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
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
English Faux Tortoise Burnt Bamboo Stool or Low Side Table, 1960’s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
1960’s Faux Tortoise Burnt Bamboo Stool Side Table. Elegant stool with both form and function. Versatile piece that looks wonderful standing alone or functional as a low side table n...
Category
Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Seating
Materials
Bamboo
Ottoman in English colonial style made of solid teak wood, mid century
$870Sale 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
19th C. Anglo-Indian Tub Chair with House of Hackney Velvet Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Anglo-Indian tub chair constructed in solid hardwood with a light natural finish that shows the wood's grain and knotting throughout. Seven vertical flat spindles form the curved bac...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique British Colonial Seating
Materials
Wood, Olive
Rupert Bevan Croft Dining Chair (in customer's own choice of material/leather)
By Rupert Bevan
Located in London, GB
Our signature Croft Dining Chair sits comfortably in both traditional and contemporary settings, with its generous seat and elegant backrest. Legs and frame in solid oak with a light...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British British Colonial Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
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
Vintage Ralph Lauren Woven Rattan Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Designed with Ralph Lauren's signature blend of relaxed sophistication and enduring craftsmanship, this vintage woven rattan armchair is a timeless statement piece. Expertly crafted ...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine British Colonial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Seagrass, Wood
British Colonial Style Burchell Zebra Folding Stool or Seat
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic safari style bench crafted with an organic Burchelle zebra hide fitted on a folding tripod ebonized hardwood base.
Category
20th Century English British Colonial Seating
Materials
Organic Material, Hardwood
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
2000s Old Hickory Tannery Brown Leather Wingback Chairs Cabriole Legs - a Pair
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a pair of Old Hickory Tannery wingback chairs circa-2000s. The set exemplifies timeless craftsmanship with a refined traditional silhouette. Upholstered ...
Category
Early 2000s British Colonial Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Victorian Military Campaign Folding Faux Bamboo Embroidered Safari Cane Chair
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A delicate slice of Victorian Military Campaign. A folding Chair of Faux Bamboo, with an Embroidered Canvas Seat Rear Finished With Brown Leather Sl...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique British Colonial Seating
Materials
Brass
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
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
Pair of Brighton Pavilion Revival Bamboo, Rattan and Caned Armchairs, Circa 1970
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Brighton Pavilion Revival Bamboo, Rattan and Caned Armchairs, Circa 1970s Inspired by the celebrated Anglo-Chinese interiors of the Royal Pavilion at Brighton, these beautif...
Category
20th Century British Colonial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Reed, Willow
Pair of Folding Tripod Stools in Oakwood and Leather
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant pair of turned oak Campaign tripod stools with leather folding seats. England, 1930s. These folding stools feature a turned oak's wood tripod foldable structure. They have a ...
Category
20th Century English British Colonial Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak, Wood
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, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai British Colonial Seating
Materials
Hardwood
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
Pair of 19th Century English Bergeres
$2,353 / set
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
Vintage Ficks Reed Modular Rattan Sectional Sofa & Lounge Chair – 3 Piece Set
By Ficks Reed
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered for sale is a vintage Ficks Reed rattan seating group consisting of a two-piece modular sectional sofa and matching lounge chair. Known for their exceptional craftsmanship an...
Category
1970s Vintage British Colonial Seating
Materials
Rattan
1980s Pair of Glossy Tangerine Cast Metal Windsor Windsor Bowback Arm Chairs
Located in Lancaster, PA
This is a pair of dark orange cast metal Windsor Chairs, dating to the 1980s. The pair is capable of being used outside as they are composed of ca...
Category
1980s American Vintage British Colonial Seating
Materials
Metal, Enamel
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
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Colonial Seating
Materials
Velvet, Cane, Hardwood, Cherry
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...
Category
Early 20th Century British Colonial Seating
Materials
Teak
19th Century Anglo-Indian Teak Plantation Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Indoor or outdoor British Colonial, Anglo Indian 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
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 c...
Category
19th Century English Antique British Colonial Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of English Armchairs in Velvet and Walnut Wood
$2,824Sale Price / set|20% 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
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
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
19th Century British Colonial Tea Plantation Teak & Leather Lounge Chair
$6,360Sale Price|20% Off
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
vintage sofa
$3,142Sale Price|20% Off
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
Vintage Woven Rattan Roll Arm Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This magnificent woven rattan sofa is a masterclass in coastal elegance, drawing inspiration from the timeless silhouettes of British Colonial and West Indies design. Expertly crafte...
Category
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage Bielecky Brothers Rattan Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This monumental vintage sofa by the legendary Bielecky Brothers is a masterclass in the sophisticated "California Look" of the mid-to-late 20th century. Renowned for their high-end a...
Category
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Seating
Materials
Textile, 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Colonial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
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
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
Set of 3 English Windsor Style Black Armchairs
$3,750 / set
Set of 3 English Windsor Style Black Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 3 English (19th Century) dark stained Windsor armchairs with triple arched fan back, resting on four slanted legs connected with an \"H\" stretcher (PRICED AS SET)
Category
19th Century British Antique British Colonial Seating
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
Rupert Bevan Croft Bar Stool (in customer's own choice of material/leather)
By Rupert Bevan
Located in London, GB
Inspired by our Croft Dining Chair, the Croft Bar Stool was created to give the design versatility, allowing the piece to move seamlessly between the dining room and into the bar. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British British Colonial Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Great Pair of Vintage Mahogany Planters Chairs
Located in Richmond, VA
Great pair of vintage mahogany planters chairs with canvas.
Category
20th Century English British Colonial Seating
Materials
Canvas, Mahogany
Safari Armchair by Wilhelm Kienzle attributed to Wohnbedarf, Switzerland, 1950s
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...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage British Colonial Seating
Materials
Textile, Wood
Antique British Colonial Teak and Rattan Hall Elbow Chair, C. 1900
Located in London, GB
Antique British Colonial Teak and Rattan Hall Elbow Chair, C. 1900 Good solid construction with historic repairs (please refer to photos). Please message for a specific destination...
Category
Early 1900s Indian Antique British Colonial Seating
Materials
Rattan, Teak
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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian British Colonial Seating
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
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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