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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
Faux Bamboo and Cane Dresser, British Colonial Style
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A gorgeous faux bamboo, cane, and wicker chest or dresser. Unique dimensions allow for a variety of uses A pair of split drawers sit above 3 spacious drawers. The "frame" of the cas...
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1980s Philippine Vintage British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Early 20th Century Burmese Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A four-drawer chest in teak wood from old Burma, now Myanmar. Early 20th Century, circa 1925. Dark finish. Two small drawers, two large. Original brass handles.
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1920s Burmese Vintage British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome antique British Colonial campaign chest of drawers crafted in camphor wood in a two piece construction with beaded rosewood trim, brass hardware and turned feet.
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19th Century Indian Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Midcentury British Colonial Style Bamboo Bar Cart
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Midcentury bar cart or tea cart with a bamboo frame wrapped with reed.
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20th Century American British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bamboo

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.
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20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Ebony

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

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Rosewood

Vintage Thai British Colonial Teak and Glass Display Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Thai British Colonial Teak and Glass Display Cabinet The cabinet has 2 Doors and 3 Shelves. This cabinet was made in Thailand.
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Late 20th Century Thai British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Wood, Teak

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

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Teak

British Colonial Style Bamboo, Cane, and Rattan Freestanding Shelf/ Etagere
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A gorgeous room divider or étagère composed of bamboo, rattan, and cane shelves. Featuring 4 surfaces, a larger drawer and 3 smaller drawers. A very nice piece that could work with v...
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1980s Philippine Vintage British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Vintage Boho Bamboo Hall Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your space with worldly charm and organic texture with this delightful vintage bamboo etagere. Expertly crafted with a classic faux bamboo frame, this shelving unit features e...
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Early 20th Century American British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bamboo

Vintage British Colonial Style Three Tiered Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome vintage British colonial stand or table crafted in mahogany with two drawers in the top case over two caned lower tiers having turned and twisted supports on turned feet.
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20th Century American British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Antique Thai British Colonial Teak and Glass Display Cabinet - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Thai British Colonial Teak and Glass Display Cabinet - Pair This british colonial tall and thin display cabinet has 5 shelves and 2 glass doors. Made of teakwood from Thaila...
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Early 20th Century Thai British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Wood, Teak

1980s Vintage Chests From Century Furniture
Located in Hartville, OH
1 of 2 Monumental Chests of Drawers from Century Furniture. Distressed finish, beautiful hardware and cream stone tops. These are huge and have a strong European rustic feel. Italian...
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1980s American Vintage British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Stone

1980s Vintage Chests From Century Furniture
1980s Vintage Chests From Century Furniture
$2,300 Sale Price / item
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Antique English Two Piece Walnut Buffet Storage Cabinet or Book Shelf
Located in Seattle, WA
Antique English Two Piece Walnut Buffet Storage Cabinet or Book Shelf.
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1820s Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Large 18th Century Colonial Walnut Chest with Brass Fittings
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
This impressive 18th-century walnut colonial coffer, also known as a blanket chest, features exceptional brass hardware and is constructed from solid pieces of walnut. The chest is d...
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Late 18th Century British Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

American Colonial Walnut Salesman Sample Apothecary Cupboard Display Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Small Antique American Colonial Primitive Walnut Salesman Sample Apothecary Cupboard Display Cabinet with 3 Drawers, Glass Doors, and Blue Painted Interior. Circa Mid 19th Century. M...
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Mid-19th Century Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Walnut

Late 20th Century British Colonial Style Rattan & Grasscloth Étagère Cabinet
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A charming Late 20th Century British Colonial style étagère featuring a faux tortoise rattan frame paired with woven grasscloth surfaces. The piece offers both open shelving and a do...
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Late 20th Century British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rattan

Antique British Colonial Hardwood and Brass Monogrammed Travel Trunk
Located in Centennial, CO
A beautiful and unique antique late 1800s or early 1900s British Colonial women's travel trunk. Handcrafted out of an Asian hardwood from the British colonies in China or India. What...
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Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Black Bamboo and Rattan Wickerwork Chest of Drawers, British Colonial Style
Located in Cork, IE
This chest of drawers in the British Colonial style is a delight to behold with its elegant lines, organic patterns and blackened finish! Set on bamboo frame the front, sides and t...
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Mid-20th Century British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Vintage Coastal Braided Rattan Safari Highboy Chest of Drawers
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage coastal safari style braided rattan highboy chest of 4 drawers.
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1970s American Vintage British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rattan

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

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Bamboo, Mahogany

Corner chest of drawers from around 1900.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique chest of drawers from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Very good condition, after professional renovation, the chest of drawers finished in polish. Year: around 1...
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Early 1900s German Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

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

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Oak

Pair of Vintage British Colonial Style Caned Tiered Stands or Etageres
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of mid century British Colonial stands or etageres crafted in fruit wood with framed tops over three caned tiers with turned supports.
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Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cane, Fruitwood

Early 20th Century Henry Likly Wood Bound On Canvas Packing Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century Wood Bound On Canvas Packing Trunk. Measuring 38" in width, 22" in depth and 13" in height.
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Early 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Leather, Canvas

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

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Brass

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

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Brass

Vintage Boho British Colonial Bone Inlay Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This imposing chest of drawers, likely a revival piece from the mid-20th century, captures the stately elegance and solid construction of the Empire or late Classical style. Crafted ...
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Early 20th Century American British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

19th Century English Cupboard
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century English Cupboard boasts a stately yet rustic presence, ideal for the casual decor. The shallow design coupled with the mitered front corners makes it exceptionally traffic-friendly for efficient floor plans. Designed to hold just-washed pots...
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1880s English Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

British Colonial Secretary Cabinet from Indonesia
Located in New York, NY
A tall Indonesian antique secretary with twin glass panel doors, mid-19th century. British Colonial style. Polychromed teak wood in two tones of red, plus gilt accents. Three shel...
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Late 19th Century Indonesian Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Wood

English Country-Style Pine Wood Kneehole Desk
Located in Queens, NY
English Country (late 19th Century) pine wood kneehole desk having a scalloped gallery, three drawers in the frieze on the front side, a bank of three drawers below with brass pull h...
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20th Century British British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

19th Century British Colonial Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
19th century British Colonial shelf made from teak. There are tall hand turned finials on the top over three shelves, all with scalloped galleries...
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Late 18th Century Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

British Colonial Style Sideboard or Server
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique William IV style sideboard reminiscent of a West Indies British Colonial server or buffet crafted in indigenous mahogany with a gr...
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19th Century Antiguan Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Antique British Colonial Inlaid Server from the Philippines
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable 19th century British colonial two drawer server from the Philippines, handcrafted in mahogany with a lush grain, featuring pegged construction, brass hardware, seashell inlays and elegant turned and beaded legs.
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Early 19th Century Philippine Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

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

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Mahogany

Mahogany Corner Cabinet/Étagère From the Early 20th Century With Openwork Sides
Located in Opole, PL
Mahogany Corner Cabinet/Étagère From the Early 20th Century With Openwork Sides An original corner cabinet/étagère with openwork sides, richly decorated with woodcarving. A single-l...
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Early 20th Century English British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

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

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Brass

Antique Étagère or Server with Cabinet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
William IV English étagère or server, hand crafted in well grained mahogany having two shelves with turned and carved supports with a lower cabinet featuring a zinc lined wine cellar...
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Early 19th Century English Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

British Colonial Carved Claw Foot China Cabinet
Located in Franklin Park, 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

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Glass, Wood

Black and White Chest of Drawers Cow Hide Checkerboard Antique Country House
Located in London, GB
A remarkable and stunning chest of drawers in wonderful condition. This outstanding and versatile piece marries wow-factor with antique craftsmanship and will enhance any interior wi...
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Late 19th Century Indonesian Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cowhide, Leather, Teak

Hand Carved with Bone Marquetry Chest with Brass Onlay
Located in New York City, NY
The Splendor Chest showcases the mastery of traditional bone inlay, featuring hand-carved camel bone flowers arranged in a precise diamond grid across its surface. Each flower is met...
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2010s British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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.

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