Skip to main content

British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

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.

1
63
10
1
to
2
48
24
74
70
71
8,587
5,599
2,415
1,535
786
769
678
639
550
537
513
436
427
353
330
321
239
189
2
16
45
11
15
14
7
2
1
3
2
2
27
24
17
13
11
31
17
15
13
13
2
2
1
1
1
Style: British Colonial
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 More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Leather, Paper

Vintage 1939 Map of the Philippines and 1939 Cenus
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This vintage piece is a 1939 map of the Philippines accompanied by a census, sourced from Volume V of a book containing historical statistical information. Encased in a stylish black...
Category

1930s Vintage British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

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 More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Down

Albert Engstrom Leather & Gilt Swedish Book Set, C. 1945
Located in Ross, CA
Set of 6, leather bound book set written by Albert Engstrom (1869-1940), published by Bonnier's in Stockholm in 1945. The Swedish language books are books are filled with the author...
Category

1940s Swedish Vintage British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Leather

Antique English Iron Milner's Patent Fire Resisting Safe Painted Green
Located in Centennial, CO
Antique late 1800s English iron Milner's Patent Fire Resisting Safe painted a gorgeous dark green with painted aqua interior. Gorgeous embossed brass circular plate and key plate wit...
Category

Late 19th Century British Antique British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass, Iron

Maitland Smith Brass Nautical Maritime Binnacle Ship Compass Gimbal Oil Lamp 14"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Maitland Smith reclaimed brass nautical / maritime binnacle gimbal ship's compass with double oil lamps. Dimensions: 13.5" x 10" x 10" (Width x Depth x Height)
Category

Late 20th Century British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

Small Mid-Century Modern Italian Globe for Bar Desk Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small Tabletop Vintage Wooden Spinning Globe, Marked "Made in Italy" Charming hand-crafted Mid-Century Modern spinning tabletop globe featuring an antique design sepia brown world m...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

English Brass Umbrella and Canes Stand by Lombard England Brass Company
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
1950's Brass Metal Umbrella and Canes Stand by Lombard England Brass The finishing touch for your well-appointed home, this vintage umbrella stand mak...
Category

Mid-20th Century English British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal, Brass

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 More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Cane, Teak

Large Mid 20th Century Teak Ships Wheel A wonderful decorative piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Mid 20th Century Teak Ships Wheel A wonderful decorative piece, heavy and made in solid teak with Turned spindles radiating out from the centra...
Category

1960s Vintage British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Teak

Pair British Colonial Style Bamboo, Rattan, Tessellated StoneChests/Nightstands
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair British Colonial Style Bamboo, Rattan, Tessellated Stone Chests/Nightstands A pair of exquisite British Colonial Style Bamboo, Rattan, a...
Category

Late 20th Century British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

Old Brass British Military Issue Brass Handbell A Great Piece, Second World War
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Old Brass British Military Issue Brass Handbell A Great Piece, Second World War, dated 1942, marked A.S.1942, and with the broad arrow insignia denotin...
Category

1940s Vintage British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

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 More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Fabric, Glass, 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 More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Oak

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 More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

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 More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

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 More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Reed, Bamboo

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 More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

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 More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Down

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 More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

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 More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal

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 More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Fabric, Down

Lee Radziwill Inspired Block Print Down Flower Motif Pillow in Pink, 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 More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Down

Pair of Linen Pillow Cushions - Oiseaux and Feuilla - Designed and Made in Paris
Located in Leesburg, VA
Pair of 16" x 24" Linen cushions with the pattern "Oiseaux et Feuillage" from Antoinette Poisson's domino papers collection. Duck Feather and Down insert with cotton cover. Made in...
Category

2010s French British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Linen

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 More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Leather, Paper

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 More Furniture and Collectibles

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 More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

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 More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Leather, Paper

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 More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

1 Large Mounted Sable Antelope Skull with Large Curved Ringed Horns / Antlers
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent, stunning African sable antelope with large curved ringed horns or antlers mounted on a wrought iron stand. The piece is mounted as a scul...
Category

20th Century African British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

Collection of 42 Swedish Early 20th Century Leather-Bound Books
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A collection of 47 Swedish decorative antique leather-bound library books from the from the 1930s-1940s. The books are wrapped in leather-bound covers, comprised of a selection of w...
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Leather, Paper

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 More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Leather, Paper

1960s English Traditional Bronze & Copper Baby Shoes Bookends Nursery Décor Pair
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of British colonial baby shoes bookends in cast bronze and handcrafted solid copper Shoes made in England in the 1960s. Note the attention to details at the shoes and each is...
Category

Mid-20th Century English British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Bronze, Copper

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 More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wood

Small Brighton Pavillion White Wrought Iron Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming Miniature Brighton Pavillion style settee. This piece is finished in gloss white with a Ralph Lauren upholstered seat cushion in a chinoise...
Category

20th Century English British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wrought Iron

*Two British Colonial Style Zebra Print Pillows, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enticing pillows crafted in cowhide with printed zebra stripes each with its own form and organic patterns. Priced Individually. From left to right: H: 13 ...
Category

20th Century American British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Cowhide

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 More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Leather

Cast Iron Umbrella Stand with Dog or Retriever
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming antique English umbrella stand cast in iron with a top bracket supported by a stylized tree over a hunting dog with a water tray.
Category

Early 20th Century English British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

Collection of 47 Swedish 20th Century Leather-Bound Books
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A collection of 47 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 ...
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Leather, Paper

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...
Category

Early 18th Century European Antique British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

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 More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass, Iron

Handsome Military Snare Drum from Sevenoaks Air Training Corps
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Handsome military snare drum from sevenoaks air training corps. This a good decorative piece ‘2158 SEVENOAKS SQDn’ AIR TRAINING CORPS’ painted on the f...
Category

Late 20th Century British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Plastic

19th Century Model Field Gun on Carriage, Cast Iron Porch Cannon
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century Model Field gun on carriage, cast iron porch cannon A good and well made piece, the field gun is made in good detail, this piece has spent m...
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

Antique Tan Leather English Briefcase With Name Tag From London Stock Exchange
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Very Rare British briefcase with initials DSW. Possibly belonging to Douglas S. Warren (on name tag) who was a Canadian Air Force pilot in WW2 and Commanding Officer in the RAF later when he spent time in England in the early 50's. In original condition. The name tag shows the full name, address as the London Stock Exchange whereas the maker's mark is also visible within. The tan leather still shows well albeit there are some marks and signs of age and patina. High quality brass lever...
Category

1920s English Vintage British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Leather

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 More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Mahogany

Royal Air Force P10 Aircraft Compass No. 10489 T
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Royal Air Force P10 aircraft compass No. 10489 T The compass has a brass body finished in black, it comes in its battleship grey painted wooden ...
Category

1930s Vintage British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

Novelty Royal Navy Purser’s Ceramic Grog Mug
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Novelty Royal Navy Purser’s Ceramic Grog Mug A Great looking piece in very good condition The Mug is 3.5” high and 3.5” in diameter TAC227.  
Category

Mid-20th Century British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Woven Reed Pillows
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of pillows handcrafted in woven reed in a herringbone pattern with discrete side zippers. Exclusively designed and offered by F. S. Henemader antiques ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Reed

Pair of Apple Green Unusual Velvet Pillows
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
These cushions were made by a famous Swiss workshop (whose name I don't remember), with a beautiful green velvet. Size are cm. 40 x 40 (padding) with a 12 cm. band all around.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Velvet

Antique English Gaming Wheel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Transporting antique English gaming wheel crafted in pine darkened by aged shellac with leather stopper and decoupaged numbers 1 through 30 and se...
Category

19th Century English Antique British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Pine

Hanging Wicker Monkey after Mario Lopez Torres
By Mario Torres
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small hanging wicker monkey holding a grouping of leaves. This cute brown monkey is created from wicker and features arms and legs which are bent so t...
Category

20th Century American British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Paint

British Colonial Style Faux Bamboo Super King Bed Frame in Faux Tortoise
Located in Palm Beach, FL
British colonial style super king bed with faux bamboo faux tortoise posts, borders, and applied geometric designs over a grasscloth background. Complet...
Category

20th Century North American British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Faux Bamboo

British Colonial California King Shell Bed, Susanne Hollis Collection
Located in Pasadena, CA
Our shell bed in Cal king size, made from African mahogany. Finished with brass hex caps on all bolt covers. Solid platform bottom. Made in our Los Angeles W...
Category

2010s American British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wood

Magazine Stand in Wood, Stampted Made in England, XX Century, Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Magazine stand is in wood. it has been Made in England during the 20 th century. We have a stamp with "Made in England" ingraved. The Color in Brown. On the top we have a compar...
Category

20th Century English British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wood

Antique Luggage Crocodile Skin Leather Suitcase, Colonial
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique suitcase made of crocodile leather handstitched with leather lacing and secured with tacks, an attractive antique reptile skin suitcase with a...
Category

Early 1900s British Antique British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Faux Leather

19th Century King Size Mahogany Jamaican Double Waterfall Bed
Located in Charleston, SC
This elegant Caribbean mahogany bed was constructed in the 19th century in Jamaica. This Rare West Indies Bedstead exhibits a scarce and desirable hand carved iconic Jamaican Double Waterfall headboard which resonates with the four solid mahogany turned and reeded bedpost. This exceptionally carved bed with grand scale makes it a decorative work of art. This Remarkable Jamaican mahogany four poster bed has been converted to a king size bed for modern use by David Skinner...
Category

19th Century Jamaican Antique British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Mahogany, Poplar

British Colonial Cane Stand or Sculptural Assemblage
Located in Palm Beach, FL
English antique cane or umbrella stand that crosses the line between art and function by assembling two Victorian black leather boots on a Chinese lacquer remnant with antique brass ...
Category

Early 20th Century English British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Leather

The Stick has CANFORD SCHOOL O.T.C. Crest on the Round Head
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
CANFORD SCHOOL O.T.C. swagger stick. The stick has CANFORD SCHOOL O.T.C. crest on the round head The metal top appears to be a white metal overprinted to look like brass The sti...
Category

Mid-20th Century British Colonial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Cane

British Colonial more furniture and collectibles for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique British Colonial more furniture and collectibles 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 more furniture and collectibles created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, wall decorations, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used British Colonial more furniture and collectibles 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 more furniture and collectibles, popular names associated with this style include Maitland Smith, Susanne Hollis, Baker Furniture Company, and Hart Associates. 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 more furniture and collectibles differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $159 and tops out at $78,500 while the average work can sell for $1,784.

Recently Viewed

View All