British Colonial Furniture
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.
Style: British Colonial
Color: Brown
Scandinavian Antique Leather-Bound Books, 2000 Books in Brown And Red Available
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A large collection of Scandinavian decorative antique library leather-bound books
Please note that the pictures listed are a sample of the books available and not the exact 50 books available. We will send pictures of the actual books before shipping them out.
An attractive collection of 2000 mid-size antique leather-bound books. This lot of books on literature from Sweden are wrapped in leather-bound covers, comprised of varying rich, warm tones and gold leaf print embossing. The books seated side-by-side measures 2,5 meters, approximate 8´2 foot run. This collection of antique Swedish books are ready to ship and take their place, handsomely adorning your bookcase or library shelves...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Leather, Paper
Lee Radziwill Inspired Block Print Down Pink Lotus Flower Motif Pillow, India
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Bring a taste of the orient to any space with one of our custom-created Indian block print pillows. Each pillow is made of soft cotton and h...
Category
2010s Indian British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Down
Palecek French Regency Style Pedestal Dining Table
Located in Southampton, NJ
A fine Palecek French Regency style center or pedestal dining table of faux bamboo & braided rope styling accented with leather joinery in excellent vintage condition. Table dimensi...
Category
20th Century American British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Leather, Glass, Wood
King Size Teak & Caned Back Bed Frame by British Khaki
Located in Southampton, NY
King size teak & caned back bed frame by British Khaki
British Colonial style design in teak and hand-caned headboard. Clean and classic style bed ...
Category
20th Century English British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Late 20th Century Colonial Regency Style Caned Mahogany Armchairs, Set of 4
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th, stylish and handsome mahogany arm chairs with scrolled backrest and arms, caned seat and back, on reeded legs ending in arrow feet, with metallic silver tone removable sea...
Category
Late 20th Century North American British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Rare! Early Maitland Smith Custom English Brass Table Lamp Spears Motif
Located in Peoria, AZ
Gorgeous!
Maitland Smith
Custom Brass
Speat Tripod
Table Lamp
Amazing British Colonial Style!
This one of a kind Maitland Smith lamp is an iconic example of British Colonial Style...
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Steel, Brass
A George VI 1937 Coronation Chair and Stool
Located in Faversham, GB
A George VI 1937 Coronation Chair and Stool designed by Edward Barnsley for the ceremony at Westminster Abbey, London on 12th May 1937.
The chairs for the coronation of King George ...
Category
Early 20th Century British British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Pair of Large Wicker Armchairs; The Collection of Andre Leon Talley
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of Large Wicker Armchairs w/ fitted upholstered seat cushion. Seat cushion is removable. From Andre Leon Talley's Collection.
A striking pair of large wicker armchairs, meticul...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan
Maitland Smith Faux Tortoise Bamboo Lacquered Two Door Cabinet, Circa 1980
Located in Rochester, NY
Maitland Smith faux bamboo tortoise finish bow front two door cabinet / splayed front legs / exotically decorated lacquered panels / black ...
Category
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Beautifully Styled Ceylonese Porcupine Quill, Lidded Dark Wood Conical Pot
By SILVA (Sri Lanka)
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Superb Ceylonese porcupine quill lidded pot in a most unusual conical shape
Fashioned in dark wood and decorated with quill pieces
All quills are present and in excellent order. Int...
Category
1950s Sri Lankan Vintage British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Scarce British Colonial India Brass-Mounted Log Bucket Fireplace Pail
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique British Colonial brass-mounted wood bucket (fireplace coal hod - kindling bin - pail - outdoor planter) circa 1820
Hand-crafted in India during the British East India Company...
Category
Early 19th Century Indian Antique British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Six-Drawer Bamboo and Cane British Colonial Style Dresser or Chest.
Located in Bellport, NY
A handcrafted six-drawer dresser of bamboo and cane, all drawers are on slides.
for easy handling, woven cane fronts and bamboo frames.
A transitional and neutral piece that works...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
Antique British Colonial Cane and Carved Teak Lounge Chair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful antique carved teak and cane lounge chair. The beauty is truly in the details of this chair. The carved and turned wood are stunning. It's in excellent condition for its ag...
Category
Early 20th Century British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
British Colonial Style Coffee Table with Inset Bronze, Christie's Auction Label
Located in Miami, FL
British Colonial Style coffee table with inset bronze. Christie's auction label.
Offered for sale is a British Colonial-style coffee table with an inset bronze grate...
Category
Late 20th Century British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage 16 in. Terrestrial Globe and Tropical Colonial Style Bamboo Rattan Stand
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This vintage terrestrial Replogle World Classic 16 in. relief globe is mounted in a lacquered Rattan Bamboo stand with four legs, each made of three stems and joined by decorative tr...
Category
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Finely Carved British Colonial 19th Century Round Tiltable Table
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful finely carved British Colonial wooden circular side table from India or Ceylon. The circular top with a broad shallow relief detailed border depicting a lion and serpent ...
Category
1890s English Antique British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
British Colonial Style Faux Bamboo Grasscloth 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...
Category
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Grasscloth, Faux Bamboo, Glass
Maitland-Smith Bar Tray Table
Located in Naples, FL
Excellent condition! Maitland-Smith has been creating exquisite and unique decorative accessories, lighting, elegant mirror and accent furniture. They have carried on a tradition of creating stunning accents for the home of the highest quality.
This stunning tray table has toned leather with gold...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Carved Wood Colorful Life Size Palm Tree Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Extraordinary tall vintage palm tree sculpture handcrafted in wood carved and paint decorated with leaves, coconuts, trunk, and weighted terra firma base.
Category
20th Century Balinese British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
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...
Category
Early 19th Century Indian Antique British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Early 19th Century English Sideboard ~ Credenza
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 19th Century English Sideboard ~ Credenza exhibits an English Colonial style, and is a perfect size as a companion piece in any room! Crafted from solid planks of old-growth o...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Carolina Bamboo & Cane Bench
Located in Bellport, NY
The Carolina Bench beautifully hand crafted in Spain of bamboo and cane. The seat is covered in a sunbrella natural tone fabric. The bottom level is gre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Linen, Bamboo, Cane
Tudor Bed in Traditional Stained Solid Cherry with Paneled Headboard and Ceiling
Located in Tiverton, RI
Impressive in its formal qualities and celebration of craft and detail this piece has a fully wood paneled ceiling and headend with large turned footposts.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Hand Carved British Royal Coat of Arms Brewers Wall Plaque
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large hand carved british royal coat of arms brewers wall plaque.
This is a very fine piece, it dates from the 1950s and is hand carved...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique Two-Tier Cane and Scorched Bamboo Tiger Wood Side Table with Storage Top
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Antique Victorian Aesthetic movement two-tier scorched bamboo and cane tigerwood side table or occasional table with box storage on top. Bamboo occasional tables like this, are a cult favorite among those in the design circle as well as discerning collectors across the globe. Evoking a tropical or British Colonial vibe, these tables are rare to find, and always a classic timeless piece for just about any room in the home.
You'll find this classic bamboo side table while flipping through the pages of nearly every design magazine. Understated, perhaps because of it’s size, it packs a big punch. It serves as both form and function with two areas for storage. Both a hidden box, as well as a bottom open shelf.
Born in the 19th century, this piece is created out of bamboo. Other terms used to describe this type of material and finish, are scorched bamboo or tortoiseshell bamboo or tiger bamboo. This particular piece is square in form and has four legs. The top of the table is square and features a box with a liftable lid for storage. Fastened with a hinge, it is a great way to hide little things that make a space feel cluttered. (TV remotes, reading glasses, etc.) When closed, the top functions as a normal tabletop. We envision a beautiful vase sitting atop a stack of well-loved books.
Under the top of the table, sits a second open tier shelf for additional storage. Again, we think this would be a great way to showcase a stack of your favorite books or a small bowl of fresh flowers.
Both the top of the table, and the sides are covered in what is sometimes called rice matt. It's more of a woven fiber much like cane or wicker, and can often be mistaken for grasscloth.
This piece would be fabulous if used in a number of ways:
1.) Our dear friend suggested using this as her "smoking box". With the inside holding the items she wouldn't necessarily want in view, but in a convenient enough place to quickly grab things should she need/want to.
2.) Entry table: To eliminate the mess of setting keys and sunglasses on a table, we think this small table box would be a great place to set keys and sunglasses inside, and then closed, to set a purse on top of.
3.) Patio: A lovely plant stand between two patio chairs...
Category
19th Century American Antique British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Metal
British Colonial Style Grasscloth and Mahogany Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome British colonial style seven drawer desk crafted in mahogany with bold grasscloth panels all around featuring leather luggage style hardware...
Category
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Leather, Grasscloth, Mahogany
English Rustic Antique Side Table
Located in Dallas, TX
English rustic antique side table was hand-crafted using fine oak with burl elm veneer on the drawer faces and a rich, natural color that has...
Category
Early 20th Century English British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Scale 20th Century Persian Lacquerware Table Lamp
Located in Morristown, NJ
c. 1950s, large scale gourd-form coir lamp hand decorated with gazelles, lions, and hunters on horseback on green ground, brass fittings. The painting is accentuated with gold painte...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Brass
British Colonial Style Tiered Wood Low Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome and very solid feeling British Colonial Style cocktail table in all original worn condition. With a tray form plank constructed top with carved edge. The apron with carved...
Category
20th Century British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Faux Bamboo and leather folding officer safari chair.
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Mid century Faux Bamboo and leather British colonial officers folding chair.
Expertly crafted Faux Bamboo, brass hardware and stitched leather ba...
Category
Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brass Door Handle
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of very decorative brass door or cabinet handles with carved details. Ready to mount.
Category
20th Century Indian British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Faux Bamboo British Colonial Style Occasional Table by Maitland-Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage occasional table or stand crafted in faux bamboo featuring a faux tortoise finish, brass caps and two tiers of tooled leather tops.
Category
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Chest Wrapped in Iron Straps with Brass Studs, India
Located in San Francisco, CA
Of Indian origin, this beautiful teak trunk is wrapped in iron and studded with brass accents in an intricate yet simple pattern. Fully functional for storage or use as a coffee or c...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
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...
Category
Early 1900s Thai Antique British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Teak
19th Century British Colonial Brass Bound Teak Campaign Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
Great quality late 19th century British colonial brass bound teak campaign chest in 2 parts.
Category
19th Century Antique British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tole Palm Tree Chandelier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Italian tole five light chandelier with palm leaves over graceful arms with acanthus leaves and floral candle cups all having a rustic aged yell...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Metal
WWw11, Tiny Leather Attaché Case First Aid Medical Equipment
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
WW11, tiny leather attaché case first aid medical equipment
This is a superb piece and is in excellent condition almost unused, the case is mad...
Category
Early 20th Century British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Leather
Antique Inlaid Walnut Nesting Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A very unusual and incredibly well made antique nesting coffee table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1920-30’s.
Th...
Category
Early 20th Century English British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Set of Three Antique Hand Colored Seashell Engravings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Historic set of three 18th century engravings hand painted in watercolor depicting seashell specimens in an early naturalist style. Presented u...
Category
Mid-18th Century German Antique British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
English Mahogany Campaign Chest of Drawers, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English mahogany campaign chest of three drawers, brass mounted and with swing pulls, handles at sides.
Measures: 22" H x 26.25" W x 26.25" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Teak and Cane Colonial Chaise Lounge
Located in Highland, IN
This striking chaise is long, lean and luxurious. A teak frame with lovely carved details and a woven cane support offers a platform for lounging, reading and relaxing. Made more comfortable by a beautiful woven quilted pad and pillow.
This exceptional piece strikes a balance between antique and...
Category
Early 20th Century European British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
Set of Three 18th Century Hand-Made Brass Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of Three 18th Century Hand-Made Brass Candlesticks were designed to be functional yet attractive as they would remain in plain view all day, and only be utilized at night. Back in the days before electric lighting, candles were worth their weight in silver, as the process to make them was still laborious hand-labor, and the wax itself wasn't inexpensive. Many of our trunks from this period had separate cabinets inside the locked trunk...
Category
1770s English Antique British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Colonial Style Shell Queen Bed in Ebonized Finish
Located in Pasadena, CA
A queen sized 4-poster bed, in Jak wood with an ebonized finish. The bed features hand carved details overall, oversize tassel-style feet, a headboard ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
British Colonial Planter
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Vintage British Colonial style burnt bamboo planter. Made well and kept in great condition. Bamboo panels have been hand burnt to display a beautiful tortoiseshell pattern.
Would...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Antique English Country Mahogany Ladderback Roundabout Corner Arm Chair Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique English Country roundabout corner armchair. Made of mahogany featuring rounded form with ladderback supports over turned posts and supports, vinyl seat and nailhead accents.
Category
Early 20th Century British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Turned Wood Table Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid century British colonial style table lamps crafted in turned wood with classic form and a mahogany finish. Two pair available.
Category
20th Century American British Colonial Furniture
Materials
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.
Category
Early 19th Century Philippine Antique British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Serving Tray on a Folding Stand
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Palm Beach, FL
British colonial style serving tray with a removable top with a herringbone reed surface in a bamboo frame with brass handles on a mahogany folding base carved with a palm leaf motif...
Category
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Antique Thai British Colonial Teak and Glass Display Cabinet/Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Thai British Colonial Teak and Glass Display Cabinet/Bookcase
This bookcase has 3 shelves. There is no glass top for the bookcase. For an additional fee we are able to produ...
Category
Early 1900s Thai Antique British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Teak
British Colonial Art Deco Teak Bench or Sofa
Located in Vienna, AT
Unique original Colonial Art Deco teak bench/sofa made in Myanmar around 1930. The bench stands on six feet with brass sleeves that have a wonderful original...
Category
1930s Burmese Vintage British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Brass
British Colonial Teak Wood Display Counter
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
Category
20th Century Burmese British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
British Colonial Elephant Head Writing Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
British colonial style one drawer writing desk or table crafted in walnut with a chic pecan finish with contrived aging and featuring four carved elephant head legs with an India inspired...
Category
20th Century American British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Struttura Poltrona Tripolina, Originale Anni 50. Da Transatlantico
Located in Felino, IT
Galleria Profumo e Fuselli di Genova nel 1949. poltrona originale da transatlantico.
struttura in teak , giunti in ottone.
fa parte di una fornitura navale degli anni 50...
Category
1950s European Vintage British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique White Washed Teak Settee or Bench with Slatted Back
Located in Sheffield, MA
Colonial influenced antique hand-carved rustic country daybed or bench made from natural aged teak, deep enough for sleeping or relaxing. Suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Great in the garden, on a porch or patio. The antique teakwood bench...
Category
Early 20th Century Central American British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Teak
Bamboo Lounge Chair
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage lounge chair crafted with bent bamboo and woven rattan in an elegant modern form featuring pullout footrest and adjustable back.
Extended depth 60".
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Inlaid Center Table
By David Linley
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Unusual center table crafted in mahogany and walnut veneer with an octagon form top having a sunburst grain design with a floral border inlaid with Macassar ebony, satinwood, sycamor...
Category
20th Century English British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Burlap, Ebony, Sycamore, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century British Colonial Style Faux Bamboo and Grasscloth Stands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of British Colonial style stands or tables with faux bamboo frames having a faux tortoise finish and with round tops and lower tier covered with grasscloth.
Category
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Grasscloth
British Colonial furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique British Colonial furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used British Colonial furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Asia, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Maitland Smith, Baker Furniture Company, Bloomingdale's, and Ralph Lauren. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $80 and tops out at $88,000 while the average work can sell for $3,161.
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