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
Returnable Items Only
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
Pair McGuire MCLM45 Rattan Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of 2 McGuire armchairs featuring lattice style leather seats and back. The model #MCLM45 rattan chair displays a backrest and seat woven in rawhide. X-shaped accents held between...
Category
1970s Vintage British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Rattan
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
British Colonial Style Burnt Bamboo and Cane Armoire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
British colonial style burnt bamboo and cane armoire. Signed Bloomingdales. Wear to finish of cane and bamboo (please refer to photos). Additional photos...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
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
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
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
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 English Colonial Pewter Creamer Pitcher & Sugar Bowl Serving Set
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique English Colonial or Renaissance style creamer and sugar bowl set. Marked on base England with pseudo hallmark featuring a crowned shield, dragon head, lion passant, and sword...
Category
Early 20th Century British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Pewter
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
British Colonial Style Burnt Bamboo and Cane Occasional Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
British colonial style burnt bamboo and cane occasional table. Signed Bloomingdales. Wear to finish of cane (please refer to photos). Additional ...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
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
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
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
19th Century Colonial Bamboo Circular Tripod Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A large 19th century Victorian period Colonial bamboo circular occasional table. A circular dish top in hardwood with beautifully hand painted decorati...
Category
19th Century British Antique British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Hardwood
Military Campaign Square Mahogany & Brass Butlers Tray on Folding Stand
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Military Campaign Square Mahogany & Brass Butlers Tray on Folding Stand.
Extra dimensions
Leaves up
Height 59cm
Width 54.5cm
Depth 54.5cm
Category
20th Century British British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Brass
British Colonial Handwoven Cane Turned Wood Spindle Frame Chaise Lounge Daybed
Located in Miami, FL
1950 refinished British Colonial handwoven Cane Chaise Lounge, Daybed or Sofa with turned Wood Frame and support Stretchers in brown Finish.
Bohemian Chic Style with a graceful form...
Category
Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pair of British Colonial Style Plantation Lounge Chairs with Ottomans
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of Anglo-Indian plantation lounge chairs with matching ottomans made in the Grand British Colonial style. The chairs feature a gracefully carved teak frame with large s...
Category
20th Century Southeast Asian British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Cane, Teak
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
Asafo Banner
By Fante People
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a very rare example of an Asafo Banner from the Fante people of the Cape Coast of Ghana . The Asafo have been a highly militarised society long before the Europeans set foot ...
Category
1940s Ghanaian Vintage British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Victorian Military Campaign Folding Faux Bamboo Embroidered Safari Canvas Chair
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A delicate slice of Victorian Military Campaign. A folding Chair of Faux Bamboo, with an Embroidered Canvas Seat Rear Finished With Brown Leather Sl...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Maitland Smith Tessilated Marble & Brass Turtle Thinker Obelisk Sculpture 20”
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Maitland Smith stone tesslated marble stone obelisk sculpture standing on the backs of four brass turtles, which in turn sit atop a square pedestal. At the tip of the obelisk sits another brass turtle, anthropomorphized in the position of The Thinker. Marked 198 on base. Hand Made in the...
Category
Late 20th Century British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Sterling Silver Candle Holders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This extraordinary candle holder is in great condition and beautifully crafted out of sterling silver this piece features three arms of beautiful details newly cleaned and polished d...
Category
1930s European Vintage British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver
Bevan Funnell Military Campaign Design George III Butlers Tray and Folding Stand
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Bevan Funnell Military Campaign George III Butlers tray with folding Stand having foldable galleried handles & brass idents and feet
- Wonderful tray for drinks...
Category
20th Century British British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Semi-Antique Anatolian Distressed Turkish Rug 3'6" x 5'6"
Located in Atlanta, GA
Turkish, early 20th century.
A soft wool pile rug with vibrant hues of red, brown and tan. This carpet has a unique design and perfect for designer use!
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Wool
Set of Six Masonic Throne Armchairs in Oak, circa 1880
Located in Faversham, GB
A stunning set of six Masonic throne armchairs in oak. Carved triangular pediments with broad back panels and carved finials over a dished seat. Each armrest features two quatrefoil ...
Category
19th Century British Antique British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique Decorative Desk Stand, Indian, Ebony, Colonial Writer's Tidy, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative desk stand. An Indian, ebony Colonial writer's tidy, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Striking dark tonality with eye-catching Colon...
Category
Mid-19th Century Indian Antique British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Ebony
Bronze Elephant Pedestal Side Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Bronze elephant stan...
Category
1980s Vintage British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Collection of 22 Swedish 20th Century Leather-Bound Books
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A collection of 22 Swedish decorative antique leather-bound library books.
The books are wrapped in leather-bound covers, comprised of a selection of warm tones and gold leaf print embossing.
The book collection measure horizontally is 80 cm, approximate 31,49 inches wide. This collection of books...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Leather, Paper
Pair of 19th Century English Bergeres
By Europa
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of 19th century English Bergeres
in carved and turned mahogany wood, stuffed in green velvet with casters.
Little defects.
Dimensions: 80 x 66 x 54 cm.
good condition.
Category
19th Century English Antique British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Wood
20th Century Maitland-Smith Faux Tortoise Bamboo Brass Pull Stand Magazine Racks
Located in Miami, FL
Maitland-Smith British Colonial Style End Table or stand with a faux tortoise finish over a turned wood faux bamboo frame.
Featuring Gold Leaf tooled brown leather panels, one drawe...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Faux Bamboo Cane Magazine Rack Stand Side Table Bohemian British Colonial Style
Located in Miami, FL
British Colonial Style Boho Chic Side Table featuring Faux Bamboo frames with a Faux Tortoise Finish, handwoven Cane panels. Chinese Chippendale sides and bases with magazine racks.
...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Bamboo, Wood, Rattan
Karin Mobring Pine Safari Armchair with Canvas Seat & Leather Straps
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Karin Mobring Pine Safari Armchair With Canvas Seat & Leather Straps Made In Sweden For Ikea 1972
Karin Elisabet Mobring (1927-08-07 — 2005-02-17), Furn...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Pine, Leather, Canvas
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
Faux Bamboo Cane And Brass Handled Sideboard by American of Martinsville
Located in High Wycombe, GB
American of Martinsville Bergere and Faux Bamboo Sideboard With Cane sectional fronts and brass handles.
Founded in 1906, American of Martinsvil...
Category
20th Century American British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Collection of 34 Swedish 20th Century Leather-Bound Books
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A collection of 34 Swedish decorative antique leather-bound library books.
The books are wrapped in leather-bound covers, comprised of a selection of warm tones and gold leaf print e...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Leather, Paper
Zabihi Collection Exceptional Red Antique Mohajeran Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Persian Red Sarouk Rug
Details
rug no. 9061
size 4' 4" x 6' 6" (132 x 198 cm)
Before the 1920s the Sarouk design was the most po...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Wool
Arctic Council Discussing The Plan Of Search For The John Franklin Expedition
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The Arctic Council Discussing The Plan Of Search For The John Franklin Expedition
After Stephen Pearce.
Limited Edition reproduction copied from an o...
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Paper
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
Bamboo Table, Travertine, 1970
Located in Nice, FR
Table with structure in bamboo-like wood painted in light green
Spacer in the middle.
Period travertine top.
Coffee table for interior or veranda.
Period 1970.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Travertine
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
Antique Oak Wood Bowed Windsor Dining Side Chair by Northwestern Mfg.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Oak Wood Bowed Windsor dining side chair by Northwestern Mfg. Item features black vinyl upholstered seat (originally cane), turn carved legs, ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Maitland Smith Florentine Mosaic Lacquer Round Charger Bowl Platter Tray
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare Maitland Smith over sized round Charger / platter / tray featuring a lacquered floral mosaic pattern in shades of brown and white. Includes support for wall hanging.
Category
Late 20th Century British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century British Oriental Chinoiserie Salon Table
Located in Doha, QA
A very attractive antique oriental british salon table, beautifully made in the oriental Chinese Style. It was made in England circa middle 19th century. The table has incredible dec...
Category
19th Century British Antique British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
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...
Category
Early 1900s British Indian Ocean Territory Antique British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Teak
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
Collection of 24 Swedish 20th Century Leather-Bound Books
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A collection of 24 Swedish decorative antique leather-bound library books.
The books are wrapped in leather-bound covers, comprised of a selection of warm tones and gold leaf print embossing.
The book collection measure horizontally is 79 cm, approximate 31,10 inches wide. This collection of books...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish British Colonial Furniture
Materials
Leather, Paper
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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