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Typically made of mahogany, teak or bamboo and featuring a range of fabrics and prints with botanical patterns, antique British Colonial furniture and decor varies as it involved local materials and techniques and spanned centuries of design styles.

As the British Empire expanded from the 16th to the 20th century, its conquest and control of colonies around the world bolstered its wealth through the extraction of resources. Including colonies in the Americas, Africa, Asia and Australasia, this spread of often violent subjugation imposed British culture, language and faith on Indigenous peoples. The design of homes was included in this expression of imperial power, with government officials, merchants and military officers creating homes mimicking the luxuries they were used to in England.

Local artisans were commissioned to replicate British designs, resulting in versions of Regency, Chippendale, Sheraton and other styles of furniture being crafted from mahogany, rosewood, ebony and teakwood as opposed to beech and oak, which were more common in Europe. Whereas the colonial furniture for the Portuguese and Dutch regularly had motifs of indigenous flora and fauna, the British tended to want more exact reproductions of their home country’s designs.

To escape the summer heat in places such as India and the Caribbean, British colonizers relocated to airy houses in the hills or plantations, leading to foldable chairs and collapsible desks in the style of military campaign furniture. Rather than upholstery as they might have in Europe, chairs and sofas in the British Colonial style had rattan and cane seating for these higher temperature climates. The contrast between the light textiles and the dark colors of the sturdy furniture became a defining aesthetic of British Colonial interiors.

Find a collection of antique British Colonial outdoor furniture, seating, bedroom furniture, decorative objects and other items on 1stDibs.

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Style: British Colonial
21st Century Wellesley Game Table Leather Wood, Handmade by Wood Tailors Club
21st Century Wellesley Game Table Leather Wood, Handmade by Wood Tailors Club

21st Century Wellesley Game Table Leather Wood, Handmade by Wood Tailors Club

$9,768Sale Price / item|20% Off

21st Century Wellesley Game Table Leather Wood, Handmade by Wood Tailors Club

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

A prestigious member of one of the most exclusive Gentlemen's clubs in London, the 1st Duke of Willingdon was the tribute behind this timeless design. Envisioned for the discerning ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese British Colonial Game Tables

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Leather, Wood

21st Century Crawford Backgammon Table Wood Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors
21st Century Crawford Backgammon Table Wood Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors

21st Century Crawford Backgammon Table Wood Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors

$6,485Sale Price / item|20% Off

21st Century Crawford Backgammon Table Wood Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

The earliest known mention of Backgammon dates back to a letter from 1635, marking its emergence as a variant of the popular medieval Anglo-Scottish game. Today, Backgammon remains one of the most beloved board games in the world. In tribute to one of the leading Backgammon champions, Carol Crawford...

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2010s Portuguese British Colonial Game Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

English Colonial Ebony Wood Games Table
English Colonial Ebony Wood Games Table

English Colonial Ebony Wood Games Table

$6,900

English Colonial Ebony Wood Games Table

Located in Stamford, CT

A ebony English Colonial games table having a folding top on center column and four cabriole legs.

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Early 19th Century Indian Antique British Colonial Game Tables

Materials

Wood, Ebony

Keppel Ping Pong Table Walnut Wood Leather Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors
Keppel Ping Pong Table Walnut Wood Leather Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors

Keppel Ping Pong Table Walnut Wood Leather Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors

$14,918Sale Price / item|20% Off

Keppel Ping Pong Table Walnut Wood Leather Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

George Keppel, 6th Earl of Albemarle, was a prominent British diplomat and military officer during the 19th century. He hailed from an aristocratic family and inherited the title of ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese British Colonial Game Tables

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Stainless Steel

21st Century Wellesley Dining Chair Leather Wood by Wood Tailors Club
21st Century Wellesley Dining Chair Leather Wood by Wood Tailors Club

21st Century Wellesley Dining Chair Leather Wood by Wood Tailors Club

$3,387Sale Price / item|20% Off

21st Century Wellesley Dining Chair Leather Wood by Wood Tailors Club

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

A prestigious member of one of the most exclusive Gentlemen's clubs in London, the 1st Duke of Willingdon was the tribute behind this timeless design. Envisioned for the discerning ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese British Colonial Game Tables

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Leather, Wood

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Early 20th Century English British Colonial Game Tables

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19th Century French Tric Trac Game Table, Cherry wood
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H 25.5 in Dm 50.5 in

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British Colonial game tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique British Colonial game tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage game tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ebony, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used British Colonial game tables made in a specific country, there are Asia, India, and South Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 game tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $6,900 and tops out at $6,900 while the average work can sell for $6,900.

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