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.
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Style: British Colonial
19th Century Inlay Savonarola Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A very decorative and elaborate inlaid late 19th century folding scissors Savonarola armchair. With a carved foliate back rail, ball head arms and inlaid with bone, mother of pearl, ...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Wood
A Large Brass and Oak Barrel Stick Stand This good looking piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Large Brass and Oak Barrel Stick Stand
This good looking piece originated as a 19th Century Rum Barrel, it is made with oak staves and bound with 6 wide brass hoops
The Barrel i...
Category
19th Century Antique British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antico orologio oro argento
Located in Cantù, IT
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Category
Late 20th Century British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Silver
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
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.
Category
19th Century Indian Antique British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
Antique English Brass Planter Lion Heads Flowerpot Pub Scenes c.1930
Located in Tyler, TX
EXCELLENT Antique English Brass Planter Flower Pot Jardiniere with Lions Heads and Pub Scene~~c. 1930
Beautiful decorative brass planter~~excell...
Category
Early 20th Century English British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Brass
An Entry Table/Writing Table in Oak
Located in Malibu, CA
In oak, an antique English entry table.
Add character to any room with this beautiful table supported by turned legs in Oak with a spaciou...
Category
Early 20th Century English British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Bamboo and Cane British Colonial Style Dresser or Chest
Located in Bellport, NY
A tall bamboo and cane five-drawer dresser. All drawers pull out on metal rails for easy use.
Handcrafted in Spain. Two small top drawers and three large drawers, good storage.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
Antique Royal Standard of the United Kingdom in Giltwood Frame and Under Glass
Located in Morristown, NJ
An antique Royal Standard of the United Kingdom, possibly by Benjamin Edgington, London. The fabric is in a giltwood frame under glass. Each of the four quadrants on the flag represe...
Category
1830s English Antique British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Glass, Wood
British Colonial Style Pair of Bamboo and Grasscloth Stands or Tables
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of mid century stands crafted in grasscloth and bamboo with four transforming foldout trays or surfaces, can be used with one,...
Category
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Grasscloth, Bamboo
Pair of British Colonial Style Floor Lamps with Zebra Hide
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of British Colonial floor lamps with a Classic tapered form custom crafted in mahogany with exotic zebra hide panels all around. Available with linen or the original lambskin sh...
Category
20th Century American British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Zebra Hide
A Fossilized Whale Vertebrae
Located in Savannah, GA
A fossilized whale vertebrae from 19th century specimen collection.
10 ½ inches wide by 8 inches deep by 8 inches tall
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Other
18th Century East Indies Mahogany Raj Bed with Paws
Located in Charleston, SC
An 18th century Raj East Indies bed with elaborate carving, carved tiger paw feet, and a finished tester. Often copying Western or British forms, Rajput courts extracted influence fr...
Category
Late 18th Century Indian Antique British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
Vintage Brighton Chinoiserie Rattan Blonde Bamboo Caning Split Reed Armchair 70s
By Brighton Pavilion 1
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage blonde bamboo, caning and split reed armchair on six legs. This is a handcrafted chair with woven cane seat features bamboo frames and Chinese inspired bamboo patterns.
The b...
Category
1970s Philippine Vintage British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Reed
19C Tortoise Bamboo Hall Tree w/ Storage Cabinet
Located in Marietta, GA
Very unusual , English tortoise bamboo hall tree. Functional, and good looking, the piece retains a brass tag, from a London hotel. The piece, has a cabinet for hat storage, a drawer for gloves, brass hooks for coats and scarves, and a stick rack, with a drip pan , for umbrellas. Japanned panels accent the cabinet. The top of the cabinet, is painted black. The interior of the cabinet has 1 shelf. The copper drip pan...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Handsome vintage clubhouse style side cabinet by Brandt
By Brandt
Located in Allentown, PA
this is a handsome mid century Vintage side cabinet. This diminutive Cabinet has decorative burgundy leather book fronts on either side of the ce...
Category
1970s American Vintage British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
Collection of 227 Pieces of Flow Blue China
Located in Stamford, CT
The count of 188 pieces is good antique china with some minor flaws. This set includes an additional 39 pieces of chipped or cracked pieces that might be useful on display or restored. One company is Touraine by Stanley Pottery, marked England. Price is for whole set 227 pieces.
The 188 Good Pieces:
25 cups. 4"dia.
30 saucers 6" dia
27 dinner plates. 10" dia
39 soup plate. 9" dia
15 dessert/salad plates. 8" dia
15 fruit bowls 5.5" dia.
11 pitchers/creamers/gray boats...
Category
1880s English Antique British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Turn of the Century English Hotel Front Desk Mail Cabinet
Located in East Hampton, NY
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...
Category
Early 20th Century English British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Enamel
A Rare Chamberlains Worcester 1798 "Disce Pati" Admiral Duncan Armorial Plate
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An extremely rare late 18 Century Admiral Duncan Chamberlains Worcester porcelain plate, the centre with an armorial crest of a ship in full sail beneath the banner ‘Disce Pati" within a wide spiral border of salmon pink stripes and gilt foliage sprays. There is some age related rubbing of the gilding but the plate is otherwise in great condition with no visible cracks chips or repairs.
"Disce Pati" in Latin meaning "Learn to Suffer...
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Mahogany
Antique Woven Back British Colonial Plantation Tea Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Woven Back British Colonial Plantation Tea Chair
This late 19th Century antique British Colonial plantation tea chair is a great lounge ch...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Bedside Tables, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1960/70s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of bedside tables in mahogany veneer and brass details. The brass wheels makes it easy to move the tables. British colonial style, bought at Nordiska Kompaniet, one previous o...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Set of Six Moth Watercolors
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty set of six watercolors on paper depicting the surprising diverse beauty of moth species. Presented in wood frames, matted and under glass.
Category
Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper, Paint
Pair, Vintage Faux Bamboo 5-Arm Candle Sconces - Available French Wiring
By Serge Roche
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair, Vintage Faux Bamboo 5-Arm Candle Sconces
Available French Wiring for $200 - Please inquire before purchasing. (NOTE - Current listing is for candle sconces)
These vintage faux bamboo sconces have a Serge Roche feel with their traditional yet sophisticated modern appeal. The body is constructed from plaster, iron and tole with 5 arm candle holders...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Iron
British Colonial Style Set of Four Safari Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Dashing set of four vintage British Colonial chairs crafted in mahogany stained maple with a pegged construction in a safari style havi...
Category
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Maple
Antique Carl Thieme German Dresden Footed Reticulated Baroque Compote 11"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Carl Thieme German Dresden centerpiece compote. Made of porcelain featuring high relief footed base and reticulated / pierced scalloped bowl with two colonial figures, a man...
Category
Early 20th Century German British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Maitland Smith Bronze Figural Monkey Sculpture Toilet Paper Holder 21"
Located in Dayton, OH
Large vintage Maitland Smith bronze sculpture or statue of a happy monkey walking on all fours with his tail raised over his back. Use...
Category
Late 20th Century British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large Scale British Colonial Style Framed Tropical Fruit / Botanicals -S/9
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of nine very large scale British Colonial style framed reproduction tropical fruit prints. They are nicely framed and matted. They would make a stunning wall! The print...
Category
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Baker British Colonial Style Bamboo Queen Bed Frame
Located in Palm Beach, FL
British Colonial style queen size bed frame crafted in bamboo and bent bamboo with reed wrapped joints, lacquered panels with a crackle glaze, and bronze finials and feet. Signed Mil...
Category
Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Reed, Bamboo
Castilian Ornamental Porcelain & Brass Elephant Horn Drinking Hunt Vase 26"
Located in Dayton, OH
Ornamental hunt theme drinking horn / centerpiece trophy / cornucopia epergne / flower vase featuring a tapered pedestal base with brass capped feet and circus Elephant balancing a porcelain horn or tusk. Stamped on base, Item No. 4052-C4A. Castilian Imports...
Category
Late 20th Century British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Brass
A British Colonial Bookcase with Bottom Storage
Located in Chicago, IL
This large antique book cabinet was made from solid teak wood and dates to the early 1900's. During the British Empire in India and Burma much furniture was made in the Anglo-Indian ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Teak
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
English Victorian Style Mirrored Washstand with Decorated Basin and Pitcher
Located in Germantown, MD
A midcentury English decorated porcelain basin and pitcher on mirrored oak washstand with candle sconces in very good condition. . Measures 22" in width, 18" in depth and stands 52.5...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Oak, Porcelain
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 ...
Category
19th Century English Antique British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Early 19th Century English Antique Decorative Wooden Oak & Pine Globes
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of British colonial wooden sculptural globes. The brown one is in solid oak and the black in stained pine. In great vintage condition and very decorative.
Sold as a set.
Dime...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Oak, Pine
Pair 1970s Lane Venture Carved Faux Bamboo Handwoven Caning Wingback Chairs USA
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of British Colonial Style Lane Venture Bamboo, Faux Bamboo and handwoven double Caning Wingback Chairs.
Large Lounge Chairs in Bohemian Period Style with a thick Leather Seat Cu...
Category
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Faux Bamboo, Cane
British Royal Coat of Arms Wall Plaque This Is a Large Scale Piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
British royal coat of arms wall plaque
This is a large scale piece, it dates from the 1950s and is made in plaster and it is painted in very brig...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Plaster
A Pair of Vintage Anglo-Indian Veranda Chairs in Teak and Rattan
Located in Chicago, IL
These stylish lounge chairs date to the 1920's and were made in Rangoon, Burma. During the British Colonial period, much Indian furniture was made following British or European styles. High quality native hardwood was used, such as Teak and Rosewood and woven rattan was substituted for upholstery, which grew musty in the humid climate. Over time, Indian craft...
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Lee Radziwill Inspired Block Print Down Flower Motif Pillow in Yellow, India
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Bring a taste of the Orient to any space with one of our custom-created square Indian block print down filled pillows. Each pillow is made of soft cotton and...
Category
2010s Indian British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Down
British Colonial Style Anglo Indian Polychromed Linen Press
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic Anglo-Indian 2-part linen press cabinet or dresser made in the British colonial style. The cabinet features two large front doors with a dramatic sunburst relief carving th...
Category
20th Century Indian British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Iron
British Colonial Style Burnt Bamboo and Cane Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
British colonial style burnt bamboo and cane dresser. Signed Bloomingdales. Slight wear to finish of cane (please refer to photos). Additional photos av...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
Pair of Antique British Colonial Three Tiered Stands or Tables
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome pair of English stands crafted in mahogany with an attached tray form top over two lower tiers having elegant turned supports on tapered legs.
Category
Early 20th Century English British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
British Colonial Style Burnt Bamboo and Cane Nighstand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
British colonial style burnt bamboo and cane nightstand. Signed Bloomingdales. Wear to finish of cane (please refer to photos). Additional photos available upon request.
Would work ...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
A Teak Wood Oval Dining Table
Located in Chicago, IL
The natural roughness of the material is what gives this table its authenticity. It is a stunning piece rich in texture and history, and may serve a wide variety of roles in its futu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Burmese British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Teak
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
Beautiful Cushioned Chesterfield Captain Leather Chair
Located in Crawley, GB
We are delighted to offer for sell this stunning Cushioned Chesterfield Captain Leather Chair.
This chair is in lightly restored condition, we have deep cleaned hand condition waxed ...
Category
Late 20th Century British British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Maitland Smith Bronze & Shell Mosaic Footed Ginger Jar Urn Table Lamp 30"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Maitland Smith table in the shape of a tall ginger jar / urn featuring a white shell mosaic in a scalloped feather or leaf vein pa...
Category
Late 20th Century British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Sir Richard Sutton Quorn Hounds Colored Fox Hunt Engraving Bromley
By Francis Grant
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century hand colored engraving titled Sir Richard Sutton and the Quorn Hounds, original painted by Francis Grant, engraved by Frederick...
Category
19th Century Antique British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Paper
19th Century Colonial Travelling Chest or Trunk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A late 19th century handcrafted colonial travelling chest or trunk with embossed metal overlay and mounts. The trunk comprises solid carved teak wood and features a hinged lid. The i...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Metal
19th Century Campaign Chair Herbert McNair Design Carved Oak and Tan Leather
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A 19th century Campaign chair of Herbert McNair Design carved oak & polished tan leather adjustable reclining seat.
James Herbert MacNair (23 December 1868 – 22 April 1955), was...
Category
19th Century Scottish Antique British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Early 19thc English Hand Carved Barley Twist And Suede Arm Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of E. 19thc English Hand Carved Barley Twist And Suede Arm Chairs.
The arms are carved with a figure of a woman in front. The Arms and legs have the twist carving to them. The...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Lee Radziwill Inspired Block Print Down Flower Motif Pillow in Yellow, India
By Renzo Mongiardino
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Bring a taste of the Orient to any space with one of our custom-created Indian block print lumbar pillows. Each pillow is made of soft cotton and hand block printed by our artisans i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Down
A British Colonial Teak Wood Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
This monumental antique book cabinet was made from solid teak wood and dates to the early 1900's. During the time of the British Empire in India ...
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Glass, Teak
1910s Vintage 2 Tiered Brass Trefoil Lazy Susan Dumbwaiter
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Antique 2 tiered trefoil silent butler/ lazy susan/ dumbwaiter.
Full of character and patina.
This guy is more than 37" tall and weighs close to 30 pounds.
Lazy susan functionality o...
Category
1910s Unknown Vintage British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Brass
1900s English Mahogany Canterbury/ Magazine Rack/Record Holder
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Antique English Mahogany Canterbury magazine rack.
Four spacious divisions over a good sized single dove tail drawer with original brass pulls. Original, functional brass casters.,
T...
Category
Early 20th Century English British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Brass
2 Maitland Smith Shell Mosaic Stacked Ball Candlestick Buffet Table Lamps 36"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two Maitland Smith buffet / table lamps featuring round bronze bases and urn shaped finials with factory distressed patina / verdigris, w...
Category
Late 20th Century British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Lillian August embossed leather top side table.
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a Lillian August Leather top side table. This round side table has four fluted legs with solid brass casters at the bottom. This tabl...
Category
2010s Unknown British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Wood
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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