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.
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Style: British Colonial
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
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
Materials
Teak
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
Materials
Glass, Wood
19th C Jamaican Minature Spice Cabinet, attributed to Ralph Turnbull
Located in Charleston, SC
This Caribbean miniature demipress/spice cabinet was made in Jamaica in the 1830's and is attributed to Ralph Turnbull. This British Colonial piece is c...
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19th Century Caribbean Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Coconut, Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood
Colonial Rosewood Carved Hutch Linen Cabinet with Barley Twist Columns
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Uncompromisingly hand-crafted Colonial cabinet with barley twist columns and removable shelves Circa 1880-90. Constructed from solid Rosewood and sitting on bun feet framed by hand c...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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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
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
Materials
Stone
19th Century Sri Lankan Trunk with Ebony Trim
Located in San Marino, CA
A 19th century Sri Lankan Trunk made of jakwood with ebony trim. Bright hardware and handles on squat feet.
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19th Century Sri Lankan Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Ebony
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
Antique English Walnut Storage Cabinet or Entryway Bookcase Shelf Stained Glass
Located in Seattle, WA
Antique English Walnut Storage Cabinet or Entryway Bookcase Shelf Stand with Original Stained Glass. Circa 1890s. UK Import.
Dimensions. 24” W...
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1890s Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Stained Glass, Walnut
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
Materials
Bamboo
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
Materials
Teak
19th Century British Colonial Ceylonese Satinwood and Ebony Cabinet
Located in San Marino, CA
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...
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19th Century Sri Lankan Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Ebony, Satinwood
Victorian Pine and Iron Bound Sea Chest, Iron Bound Silver chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A large Victorian pine and iron bound sea or silver chest.
This the heaviest and best quality box that you can imagine, it has heavy iron banding on the outside, a superb and lar...
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Mid-19th Century Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
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
Materials
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
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
Faux Bamboo Three Drawer Lacquered Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Lots of detail on this very sturdy chest of drawers. This three drawer faux bamboo chest has been freshly lacquered in a coastal shade of blue. Very versatile piece that could be use...
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21st Century and Contemporary European British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Glass, Wood, 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 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
Checkerboard Chest of Drawers Cowhide Antique Country House Black and White
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
Materials
Cowhide, Leather, Teak
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
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
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
Materials
Leather, Canvas
Antique Asian Ornate Craved Wood Damchiya Dowry Box
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Antique Indian Damchiya with extensively carved wood. The traditional box was used as a dowry for Indian brides and gifted at weddings. It has panelled...
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Early 19th Century Indian Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
British Colonial Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century British colonial partners desk hand crafted in well grained mahogany with a tooled leather top on a case with three drawers on either side over two pedestals ...
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19th Century English Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
19th C. Anglo Indian Regency Carved Mahogany & Padouk Sideboard / Credenza
Located in Charleston, SC
This Regal Anglo Indian Regency Carved Mahogany & Padouk Sideboard / Credenza was handmade in the Nineteenth Century. The British Colonial Sideboard is hand carved solid mahogany an...
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19th Century Indian Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Padouk
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
Materials
Cane, Fruitwood
British Colonial Style Faux Bamboo Leather Clad Desk by Maitland-Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive Mid Century desk crafted with a faux bamboo frame having a faux tortoise finish featuring tooled leather panels on the top, front, side and back, lower tier storage and be...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, 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
Solid Teak Hand Carved Colonial Whatnot Rack with Shelves & Drawers
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
British Colonial solid Teak whatnot stand with shelves in good condition. Hand carved fluted vase columns with crown moulding and drawers. Brass ha...
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Early 1900s British Indian Ocean Territory Antique British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
British Colonial Style Demi-Lune Leather Top Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
British colonial style desk crafted in mahogany in a demilune form with a tooled tan leather top, four drawers and featuring bold turned an...
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Late 20th Century American British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Mahogany
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
Materials
Brass
English Style Dresser – Solid Indian Teak Wood with Brass Inlay-
Located in Queens, NY
Handcrafted Indian Teak Dresser with Brass Inlay
This refined dresser is crafted from solid Indian teak wood, known for its rich grain, strength, and ...
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Early 2000s American British Colonial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Brass
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
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
Materials
Walnut
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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