British Colonial Bookcases

This large antique book cabinet was made from solid teak wood and dates to the early 1900's. During the British Empire in India and Burma much fu...

Handsome antique British Colonial style etagere crafted in mahogany with a sea shell carved gallery over four shelves on turned supports and legs.

This open antique bookshelf was made from solid teak wood and dates to the 19th Century. During the British Empire in India and Burma much furniture...

This large antique book cabinet was made from solid teak wood, lacquered black and dates to the early 1900's. During the British Empire in India ...

This open large antique book cabinet was made from solid teak wood and dates to the 19th Century. During the British Empire in India and Burma mu...

This large antique book cabinet was made from solid teak wood and dates to the early 1900's. During the British Empire in India and Burma much fu...

Antique teak colonial bookcase. With 2 doors and an open part. Entirely in good condition. Origin: Colonial India Period: Approx. 1900 Size...

Three-tiered mahogany bookcase shelving with bobbin or spindle sides and finial tops. The shelves all have a scalloped-edged lip. 1950's Colonial British.

A gorgeous British Colonial style lighted bookcase, display cabinet, or china cabinet By Ethan Allen, "British Classics" Collection. USA, late 2...

This solid teak bookcase was made around 1900 AD in Rangoon, Burma in the classic British style. We call these impressive pieces by different names; "British Colonial" , "Anglo-Indian" or even "British Raj" but they all refer to the superb solid wood furniture that was made from the early 1800's's to the 1960's in the former British colonies in Asia. During the British Empire in India and Burma (also known as the British Raj) much furniture was made according to British designs, substituting far superior native hardwoods like teak and rosewood for European ones. Teak had the added benefit of repelling insects and moisture, so it was very good for storage cabinets. For protection of books and documents, it was ideal as the subtle teak scent drove away moths as well as termites. After independence, many bookcases became mercantile cabinets, ideal for displaying imported boxed goods and keeping the packaging free of dust. This piece has been lovingly restored. All drawers and doors operate smoothly and handles have been cleaned. The piece has been re-stained and waxed and is ready for many more years of use. The piece has several distinctive features; first, the style is British but the construction technique is actually more Chinese, which is extraordinary. Most likely, the workshop that made it had access to immigrant Chinese carpenters. The mortise-and-tenon joinery is exquisite. Second, the mullions dividing the glass panes are sharply chiseled, giving the cabinet a more refined appearance than we expect from colonial pieces. Finally, the flush brass campaign pulls on the lower drawers add zest and style. Like most colonial bookcases, it comes in two easily separable parts. The piece is exceptionally well-proportioned and blends easily with modern decor. Just add old books, rare artifacts...

Antique Thai British Colonial Wood and Glass Display Case The display case has 3 Shelves and 1 Drawer at the bottom. Circa: 1900 Dimens...

This impressively-scaled book cabinet was made from solid Teak wood and dates to the 1920's. During the late British empire in India and Burma much furniture was made in the Art Deco...