British Colonial Cabinet

A tall British Colonial teak wood storage cabinet with glass doors,c. 1920. This sturdy antique display cabinet features a crown and a tall case with pair of three-panel front doors, set with glass. This piece is made of teak wood, which has developed a beautiful patina over many decades of use. The piece has great presence, despite its modest scale. During the British Empire, a huge quantity of furniture was made in India and Burma in the Anglo-Indian style using superior native hardwoods and skilled local craftsmen. Styles closely matched European-made furniture of the period, but colonial pieces tended to be much sturdier, heavier and more beautiful. Since teak wood is naturally resistant to insects and moisture, a surprisingly large amount of colonial furniture has survived, especially in Myanmar (formerly Burma). This piece has been lightly restored, with some added surface stain and a waxed finish. The glass panes are new. In modern homes these cabinets are ideal for books and displaying artifacts and curiosities. Colonial bookcases also make excellent kitchen pantries, trophy cases...

This teak wood display counter was once found in a retail store in Rangoon, Burma. It dates to the early 20th century, c. 1910. During the colonial era, business boomed throughout w...

This sturdy kitchen chest and pot rack was made from solid Teak wood and dates to the early 1900's. During the late British Empire in Burma much furnitur...

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 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...

This monumental antique book cabinet was made from solid teak wood and dates to the early 1900's. During the time of the British Empire in India ...

Cabinet, Display X-Design w/2 Glass Doors Repro A handsome reproduction piece of a British Colonial rosewood X-design display cabinet. The cabinet features intricately carved deta...

19th century Goa rosewood display cabinet with sunburst design on doors. Two small drawers with three large below. Keys included.

A tall British Colonial rosewood storage cabinet with glass doors from the early 20th century. This antique display cabinet features a molded cornice atop a tall case with pair of five-panel front doors, set with glass. The skirt and sides of the cabinet remain clean and simple, and has a very subtle elongated carve out giving it an ever so slight raise off of the ground. This piece is made of rosewood, giving it a beautifully rich presence. This storage cabinet stands approximately 6.5 feet tall, and just over 3.75 feet wide, making it a great storage piece. Please note that there is some slight bowing at the lower right door, which doesn't allow the piece to close fully flush at bottom. This 1920s British Colonial rosewood cabinet, offers endless storage and display potential for your treasured collections, hall/bath linens...

Vintage Thai British Colonial Teak and Glass Display Cabinet The cabinet has 2 Doors and 3 Shelves. This cabinet was made in Thailand. Circa 1988 D...

Early 19th century British Colonial cabinet of wide-paneled and figured solid satinwood with solid ebony trim. Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, is one of the few places in the wo...

A 20th century British Colonial solid ebony two-door display cabinet, from Sri Lanka.