British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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
Antique British Colonial Corner Shelf Cabinet With Tiles
Located in Centennial, CO
A charming antique circa 1930 English Colonial (Indian) teak corner shelf cabinet. The center top portion has mirror while painted glass tile of flower baskets flank the mirrored por...
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Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Ceramic, Glass, Mirror, Teak
Anglo Indian British Colonial Style Sheesham Blanket Trunk Chest Coffee Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century British Colonial style Sheesham wood blanket storage chest or coffee table. Features a beautiful two tone finish with iron hardware.
Dimensions:
16" x 24" x 16"h
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Late 20th Century British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
British Colonial Style Tortoiseshell Bamboo & Rattan Diminutive Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
British Colonial Style Tortoiseshell Bamboo and Rattan Diminutive Chest
Europe, Later 20th Century
A stunning British Colonial-style diminutive chest of drawers, wrapped in rattan...
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Late 20th Century European British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed, Willow
Baker Furniture English Regency Carved Rosewood Étagère, Bookcase, or Wall Unit
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional English Regency style etagère, bookcase, wall unit, or room divider
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Gorgeous carved rosewood, with original brass hardware.
Mea...
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1960s American Vintage British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
British Colonial Style Bamboo and Woven Rattan Desk With Leather Inset Top
By Tommy Bahama
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A striking desk crafted in 2005 in the British Colonial style, featuring bamboo legs, woven rattan drawer fronts, and a tooled leather inset top.
Three drawers provide functional sto...
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Early 2000s American British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Driftwood
British Colonial Style Burnt Tortoise Bamboo and Grass Cloth Desk Set
Located in Southampton, NJ
Midcentury burnt tortoise bamboo and grass cloth desk with British Colonial design elements featuring two glove boxes, two drawers, elegant splay...
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20th Century Philippine British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Cane, Raffia, Rattan
Executive Rosewood Desk by Kittinger, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Add timeless elegance to your office with this executive rosewood desk by Kittinger from the 1950s. Fully restored to its original beauty, it features six drawers and bookshelving on...
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Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage British Colonial Style Bamboo and Grasscloth Serving Bar
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout mid century serving bar handcrafted with a mahogany top over a bamboo and bent bamboo frame having grasscloth woven in a herringbone pattern on the sides and front. The back...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Grasscloth, Bamboo
WWII British Military Antique Vintage Wicker Pannier Basket Hamper
Located in Stockbridge, GB
WWII British Military Antique Wicker Pannier Basket Hamper
This original World War II mule pannier basket is constructed from wicker with a zinc-lined interior. The top is covered i...
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Early 20th Century British British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wicker
Late 20th Century British Colonial Rattan and Black Lacquered Chest by Milling R
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A refined example of British Colonial style, this late 20th century chest by Milling Road for Baker Furniture features a refinished rattan-wrapped drawer front design with a rich hon...
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Late 20th Century American British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rattan
19th Century English Campaign Marine Chest of Drawers in Mahogany
Located in NICE, FR
This stunning mahogany chest of drawers model was originally used by the British navy. It features charming typical campaign handles as well two carrying handles on both its sides.
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19th Century British Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Large 19th century Burmese colonial haberdashery cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large 19th century Burmese colonial haberdashery cabinet circa 1880.
Here we offer a fine example of where English regency style furniture...
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Late 19th Century Burmese Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Maitland-Smith Vintage Two Door Faux Bamboo and Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout mid century British colonial style handcrafted cabinet featuring a faux burnt bamboo frame with a bow front form, jungle camouflage lacquer panels, stick and fist hardware a...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Faux Bamboo
Rare 1820s Caribbean Jamaican Regency Server or Wagon
Located in Charleston, SC
This beautiful, solid mahogany Jamaican bookcase/wagon, features lovely turnings, and Primitive feet.
Jamaican, West indies, Colonial, British Colonial, Islands, Island.
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19th Century Jamaican Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century Ebony British Colonial Two-Door Display Cabinet
Located in San Marino, CA
A 20th century British Colonial solid ebony two-door display cabinet, from Sri Lanka.
Category
20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Ebony
Faux Bamboo Cane And Brass Handled Sideboard by American of Martinsville
Located in Reading, Berkshire
American of Martinsville Bergere and Faux Bamboo Sideboard With Cane sectional fronts and brass handles.
Founded in 1906, American of Martinsvil...
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20th Century American British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
pair of chests of drawers, natural fibers, Signed Kreiss
By Kreiss
Located in Nice, FR
Pair of high quality chests of drawers with a warm and timeless appearance. They could be combined with rattan, brass or natural wood elements for a harmonious look. They would be a ...
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1970s American Vintage British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Natural Fiber
Antique English Rustic Secretary Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique English Rustic Secretary Desk makes the perfect choice for a cozy office, a student's desk, or just a great place to catch up on correspondenc...
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Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Maitland-Smith Vintage British Colonial Style Bar Cabinet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive mid century bar cabinet featuring an upper case crafted in coconut shell with two doors having bronze elephant head handles and an illuminated interior lined in mahogany w...
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Late 20th Century Philippine British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Robert Lighton British Khaki Teak Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet Silk Curtains 92"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Robert Lighton British Khaki X armoire / wardrobe / TV console / cabinet. Made of teak featuring dark ebonized finish with double jointed doors ...
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Late 20th Century British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture 18th Century Flemish Style Mahogany Triple Dresser, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous 18th century Flemish reproduction chest of drawers, dresser, or buffet server
By Baker Furniture
USA, mid-20th century
...
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Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Bamboo Chest with Greek Key Design
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage bamboo chest with Greek key design. This versatile mid-century bamboo chest, side table, end table or bedside table has style and storage ...
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1950s Vintage British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo
British Colonial Carved Claw Foot China Cabinet
Located in Countryside, IL
British Colonial Carved Claw Foot China Cabinet
This china cabinet measures: 62.5 wide x 19 deep x 66.75 inches high
We take our photos in a ...
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1980s American Vintage British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Early 20th C. Rawleys Brass and Leather Bound On Canvas Wardrobe Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
A well kepth Late 19th Century to Early 20th Century Rawleys Brass and Leather Bound On Canvas rolling Wardrobe Trunk in great antique condition. Solid brass fitting throughout, har...
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Early 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Turn of the Century English Hotel Front Desk Mail Cabinet
Located in North Miami, FL
This whimsical curiosity cabinet from an English Hotel, used for guests to receive their mail. Roman numerals on enamel tags to windowed doors. The wood is lovely aged and the cabi...
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Early 20th Century English British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Enamel
Mother of Pearl French Colonial Vietnamese 2-Door Cabinet
Located in San Marino, CA
A solid rosewood cabinet with the front richly inlaid with mother of pearl depicting birds and a delicate floral motif. Made in Vietnam for the export market. The two doors open to r...
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20th Century Vietnamese British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
19th Century English Colonial Satinwood and Ebony Linen Press
Located in Southampton, NY
Early 19th century English Colonial satinwood and ebony linen press. Cabinet is composed of solid Satinwood with solid ebony trim and inlay.
Handmade in Sri Lanka, where both satinw...
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19th Century Sri Lankan Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Ebony, Satinwood
Antique British Colonial Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome British Colonial partners desk hand crafted in mahogany with a brown tooled leather top, two drawers on either side and elegant turned legs on brass casters.
Category
Early 20th Century English British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mahogany Wall Shelf Display
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elegant light British colonial style mahogany wall etagere display.
Category
1960s American Vintage British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest with Pullout Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century campaign chest with seven drawers handcrafted in camphor wood and featuring a pullout desk with nooks, drawers and a leather writi...
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19th Century Chinese Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
19th Century Anglo Indian Cupboard
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 19th Century Anglo Indian teak cupboard.
In two parts with two doors above two, with the original inlaid slides in the top. Intricately inlaid with bone and ebony.
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1880s Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Teak Museum Display Cabinet
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A gorgeous teak museum display cabinet featuring glass panels on the sides and a pair of sliding glazed doors at the front. The cabinet has a wooden back panel and sturdy shelves in...
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19th Century Indian Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
20th Century British Colonial Bookcase with Bottom Storage
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressively-scaled book cabinet was made from solid Teak wood and dates to the 1940's. During the late British empire in India and Burma much furniture was made in the Art Deco...
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Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Red Lacquered Chest on Stand 19th Century, British India, 1860
Located in Epfach, DE
Red lacquered chest on stand 19th century, British India, 1860
Very charming 19th century chest with wonderful lacquered and gilt flower dec...
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Mid-19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
British Colonial Style Faux Bamboo Etagere
Located in Southampton, NJ
A Faux bamboo British Colonial style etagere with mirror detailing, fixed interior shelves behind two glass doors; enhanced with green grasscloth interior. Multifunctional for storag...
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Late 20th Century American British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Grasscloth, Faux Bamboo, Glass
19th Century English Open Library Caddy, Bookshelf
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century English Open Library Caddy ~ Bookshelf is a charming piece that can serve in a variety of roles throughout the home! Originally designed to b...
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1890s English Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Sycamore
Early 20th-C. British Colonial Heavily Carved Oak Sideboard / Server
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Love this piece! This is an early 20th century heavily carved oak British colonial server. The apron has stand out detail with it’s plethera of carved lion busts...
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Early 20th Century English British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Vintage British Colonial Style Faux Luggage Leather Top Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive British Colonial style desk crafted in mahogany in a three piece construction with a tooled leather top featuring burnished brass hardware, leather strap pulls on the thre...
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20th Century Vietnamese British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th Century Ebonized Jackwood British Colonial Box on Stand from British Ceylon
Located in Richmond, VA
19th century ebonized jackwood British Colonial box on stand from British Ceylon (Modern day Sri Lanka). Two part box on Stand is made of Jackwood with eb...
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19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
British Colonial Grass Cloth and Faux Bamboo Three-Tiered Cabinet and Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
British Colonial style three-tiered cabinet desk with a gallery at the top over three step down compartments covered with grass cloth and framed with faux bamboo. The upper and lower...
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20th Century Philippine British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Faux Bamboo
British Colonial Hutch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century cabinet with two glazed doors above, two drawers and two doors below with solid, raised, panels. Nicely made with through-tenon construction. Great patina.
Category
Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
British Colonial Rosewood Chest of Drawers w/ Egg-n-Dart Trim, Early 20th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
A British Colonial rosewood chest of drawers from the early 20th century. This antique chest from India is made of rosewood, giving it a beautifully ...
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Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
British Colonial Style Faux Bamboo and Leather Bookcase
Located in Palm Beach, FL
British colonial style bookcase or etagere featuring a faux bamboo frame, tooled leather panels on the sides, shelves, and drawer fronts having classic lion head hardware...
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20th Century Philippine British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Faux Bamboo
Antique English Georgian Style Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome British Colonial 19th century English Georgian style partners desk handcrafted in mahogany in three piece construction featuring a tooled leather top, six drawers and a cabi...
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Late 19th Century English Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Welsh Cupboard ~ Sideboard
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Welsh Cupboard ~ Sideboard is a clever design originating in what is now called the UK, providing means to store cups, saucers and linens, while displaying some of the family...
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Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
English Fall-Front Secretary Desk in Carved Oak, Circa 1800
Located in North Miami, FL
This piece just took our breath away - all the carved wood details and medallions are master craftsman quality. See all detail images to truly appreciate what an excellent antique pi...
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Early 19th Century English Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Vintage British Colonial Style Bamboo Three Tiered Folding Etagere
Located in Palm Beach, FL
British Colonial style mid century etagere crafted in bamboo with three woven rattan shelves featuring an ingenious folding option.
H: 32 W: 22 D: 11
Folded depth: 4
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Late 20th Century Philippine British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
19th Century British Colonial Rosewood Display Cabinet
Located in San Marino, CA
19th century Goa rosewood display cabinet with sunburst design on doors. Two small drawers with three large below. Keys included.
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19th Century Indian Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Bamboo and Grasscloth Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Gentlemen's chest of eight drawers with a casual elegance and featuring a bamboo frame, grasscloth panels, stylized sunrise designs on the sides and splayed legs.
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20th Century Philippine British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Grasscloth, Bamboo
Mid Century Bamboo and Rattan Credenza / Sideboard
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
This Mid-Century credenza embodies natural materials and practical design with a coastal and British Colonial influence. The top, front, and sides feature basketweave cane veneer in ...
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1970s Vintage British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest on Cabinet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 18th century British Colonial chest with a beaded cornice over three drawers with campaign hardware in the top of the case and ...
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18th Century English Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage 1970's Lacquered Bamboo Cane Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A exceptional multipurpose cabinet, circa 1970s. Top has 4 large woven cane "caged" doors opening to 3 spacious shelfs for books, knick knacks etc. Bottom case has 4 large drawers do...
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Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bamboo, Mahogany
Two Antique English Bookcases
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Near pair of British colonial bookcases crafted in mahogany in a step down form with brass campaign style side handles, one lower drawer and turned legs on brass casters.
From le...
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Early 20th Century English British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Vintage English Walnut Buffet Cabinet with Casters
Located in Seattle, WA
English buffet with marble top and 2 doors. The handles and escutcheons are bronze. It rests on four tapered legs that ends in casters.
Dimensions. Approx 36 W ; 30 H ; 19 D.
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1920s Vintage British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Teak Museum Vitrine Cabinet
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A teak museum vitrine cabinet, in excellent condition. This generously sized cabinet features glass panels on all sides, three front doors, and glass shelving inside.
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19th Century Indian Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Teak
Antique Mahogany Sideboard Buffet British Colonial
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique carved mahogany wood side board buffet , two tiered shelving with two upper drawers. Top decorated with bevel mirrored glass condole.
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Early 1900s English Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century British Colonial Brass Bound Teak Campaign Chest
Located in Richmond, VA
Great quality late 19th century British colonial brass bound teak campaign chest in 2 parts.
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19th Century Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique Thai British Colonial Teak and Glass Display Cabinet/Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Thai British Colonial Teak and Glass Display Cabinet/Bookcase
Store books and display your treasured items with this functional and charmingly crafted teak bookcase. This pi...
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Early 20th Century Thai British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood, Teak
British Colonial case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique British Colonial case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage case pieces and storage cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used British Colonial case pieces and storage cabinets made in a specific country, there are Asia, Philippines, and Southeast Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original case pieces and storage cabinets, popular names associated with this style include Bloomingdale's, Maitland Smith, Baker Furniture Company, and American of Martinsville. 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 case pieces and storage cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,200 and tops out at $12,600 while the average work can sell for $9,900.