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British Colonial Side Tables

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.

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Style: British Colonial
Century Furniture Wedge Side Table
Located in Toronto, ON
Uniquely shaped and in almost showroom condition, this fantastic piece of solid wood furniture oozes with craftsmanship. Fabricated with a mix of woodworking techniques including a d...
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Late 20th Century American British Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Caned Faux Bamboo Etagere, Mid-Late 20th Century
Located in Wembley, GB
A tiered faux bamboo mahogany etagere with caned panels. English, mid-late 20C. Stock ref. #2392 In good sturdy order with light cosmetic wear. 77 x 33.5 x 33.5 cm 30.3 x 13.2 x ...
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1970s British Vintage British Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Vintage Maitland Smith Tooled Leather Round Somno Faux Book Side Table Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
A colorful tooled leather faux book "Somno Table" or cabinet by Maitland Smith, circa last quarter 20th century. Features two round stacks of books with titles such as; Fine Art, Poe...
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Late 20th Century British Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Mid-Century Bone Inlaid And Carved Moroccan Teak Side Tables - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of heavily carved hexagon form teak and bone inlaid Moroccan side tables. They most likely date to at least the 1950s or earlier. They are both in very good condition.
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1950s Moroccan Vintage British Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Bone, Teak

British Colonial Style Three Tiered Caned Stand or Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout English stand crafted in mahogany having one drawer over two caned lower tiers with turned and twisted supports over classic turned feet.
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Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Baker Milling Road British Colonial Style Mahogany & Wrought Iron Side Tables -2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of modern British Colonial style mahogany and wrought iron side tables by the Milling Road division of Baker Furniture. They have clean lines which would work in a var...
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Late 20th Century American British Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Iron

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...
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19th Century American Antique British Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Serving Tray on a Folding Stand
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...
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20th Century Philippine British Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Bamboo

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...
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2010s Unknown British Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Bronze Elephant Pedestal Side Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Bronze elephant stan...
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1980s Vintage British Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

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 ...
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1890s English Antique British Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Late 18th C British Colonial Rosewood Trunk, Presented on a Forged-Iron Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A British Colonial rosewood trunk from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This antique English trunk, which would also function beautifully as a sma...
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Early 18th Century European Antique British Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Pair of British Colonial Style Three Tiered Oval Stands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage British Colonial style stands or tables having three oval mahogany tiers separated by brass supports on turned brass feet.
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20th Century American British Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Faux Bamboo Stands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Unusual pair of British colonial style stands featuring faux bamboo frames with a faux tortoise finish, grasscloth panels, one drawer that swings both ways, Chinese chippendale sides...
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20th Century Philippine British Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Faux Bamboo, Rattan

Early 20th Century Welsh Barley Twist Occasional Table, circa 1918
Located in Faversham, GB
Early 20th century Welsh barley twist occasional table. Made of oak with an intricately hand-carved top inscribed ‘ Gwynfa and Bont 1914-17’ in commemoration of those who fought in W...
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Early 20th Century British British Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Oak

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...
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Early 20th Century English British Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Brass

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.
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20th Century Philippine British Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Grasscloth

Pair of Faux Burnt Bamboo and Grasscloth Stands or Side Tables
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of British colonial style tables with round black grasscloth tops framed with burnt bamboo on three legged metal bases wrapped in reed and deco...
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20th Century American British Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Bamboo Chest with Greek Key Design
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage bamboo chest with Greek key design. This versatile mid-century bamboo chest, side table, end table or bedside table has style and storage ...
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1950s Vintage British Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of Faux Burnt Bamboo Stands or Tables
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of stands or tables with faux burnt bamboo frames, grasscloth panels, drawers that open both ways, and magazine storage space below.
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20th Century Philippine British Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of Faux Tortoise Bamboo Stands with Magazine Racks
Located in Palm Beach, FL
British Colonial style end tables or stands with a faux tortoise finish over a turned wood faux bamboo frame. Featuring tooled brown leather panels, distinctive brass hardware, magaz...
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20th Century Philippine British Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Antique Colonial Hardwood Table, 19th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique, 19th century hardwood table. Of immense weight, carved from a single piece of hardwood, this exotic piece makes for an interesting side or lamp table. The s...
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19th Century British Antique British Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Hardwood

18th Century Cherry Candle Stand Tea Table Tripod Pedestal Scallop Carved Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 18th century maple and cheerywood candle stand with tripod pedestal base and scallop carved top. Item features remarkable aged patina and desirable worm holes, tripod base, Q...
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18th Century American Antique British Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Cherry, Maple

Very rural old German pay table side table.
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Very rural old German pay table side table. German antique pay table. Made of pine and elm in the 19th century. Has one drawer and is in good conditi...
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1920s German Vintage British Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Reed Wrapped End Tables or Stands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid century stands or tables with herringbone pattern reed wrapped around a wood frame having two tiers.
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20th Century Philippine British Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Reed

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Lane Furniture Walnut, Rosewood, and Chrome Side Table
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Mid-Century Teak Sewing/Side Table
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Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Side Tables

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Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Side Tables

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Early 20th Century Burmese Elephant Side Table
Early 20th Century Burmese Elephant Side Table
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Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Brass

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British Colonial side tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique British Colonial side tables 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 side tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, more furniture and collectibles, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, bamboo and other materials. If you’re shopping for used British Colonial side tables made in a specific country, there are Asia, Europe, and Southeast Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original side tables, popular names associated with this style include Hart Associates, Maitland Smith, 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 side tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $509 and tops out at $7,200 while the average work can sell for $3,875.

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