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British East Indies

Pair of British Colonial Deco Period Armchairs
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of British Colonial Deco Period Armchairs. Made of teak in the British East Indies
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Early 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Armchairs

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Teak

Pair of British Colonial Deco Period Armchairs
Pair of British Colonial Deco Period Armchairs
$2,950
H 34 in W 26.25 in D 25.75 in
Vintage West Indies Style Server or Sideboard by Baker
By Baker Far East Collection
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome vintage British colonial style server crafted in mahogany in a West Indies style featuring
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20th Century American British Colonial Sideboards

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Mahogany

Antique Map of Eastern India by Kuyper, C.1880
Located in Langweer, NL
Plate 55 : 'Britsch-Indie, Oost.' (British Indies, East). This lithographed map originates from
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Antique 19th Century Maps

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Paper

Rare Heliograph of the Government House in Colonial Singapore, 1907
Located in Langweer, NL
biographical information has come to light about Charles J. Kleingrothe, whose images of the Dutch East Indies
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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Prints

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Paper

Heliograph of Tin Mining in Tronoh, Perak and Tambun in Sabah, Malaysia, 1907
Located in Langweer, NL
East Indies and British Malaya are now highly sought after collector’s items. When the Medan branch
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Antique Early 1900s Antiquities

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Paper

Rare Heliogravures of Singapore and Johore, Published in 1907
Located in Langweer, NL
information has come to light about Charles J. Kleingrothe, whose images of the Dutch East Indies and British
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Antique Early 1900s Prints

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Paper

Four Rare Heliograph Views of Mining Near Sungei Bessi River in Malaysia, 1907
Located in Langweer, NL
biographical information has come to light about Charles J. Kleingrothe, whose images of the Dutch East Indies
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Antique Early 1900s Prints

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Paper

Three Rare Heliogravures on One Leaf of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 1907
Located in Langweer, NL
J. Kleingrothe, whose images of the Dutch East Indies and British Malaya are now highly sought after
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Antique Early 1900s Prints

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Paper

Rare Harbour Views of Colonial Singapore, 1907
Located in Langweer, NL
East Indies and British Malaya are now highly sought after collector’s items. When the Medan branch
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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Prints

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Paper

Rare Harbour Views of Colonial Singapore, 1907
Rare Harbour Views of Colonial Singapore, 1907
$832
H 13.78 in W 17.72 in D 0.01 in
Rare Heliograph of the Teutonia Club in Colonial Singapore, 1907
Located in Langweer, NL
biographical information has come to light about Charles J. Kleingrothe, whose images of the Dutch East Indies
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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Prints

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Paper

Rare Heliogravures of Singapore and Johore, Published in 1907
Located in Langweer, NL
East Indies and British Malaya are now highly sought after collector’s items. When the Medan branch
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Antique Early 1900s Prints

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Paper

Malay Peninsula by C.J. Kleingrothe, 1907
By Charles J. Kleingrothe
Located in Langweer, NL
East Indies and British Malaya are now highly sought after collector’s items. When the Medan branch
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Early 20th Century Prints

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Paper

Malay Peninsula by C.J. Kleingrothe, 1907
Malay Peninsula by C.J. Kleingrothe, 1907
$20,924 Sale Price
20% Off
H 14.26 in W 18 in D 0.02 in

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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
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Antique Late 18th Century Indian British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany, Rosewood

19th Century British Colonial Ebonized Brass Bound Campaign Chest
Located in Richmond, VA
19th century British Colonial ebonized brass bound Campaign chest from the British East Indies
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Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Teak

Pair of British Colonial Specimen Top Teapoys with Carved Swans and Hands
Located in Richmond, VA
Lanka) with carved birds and hands. These tables were made in the British East Indies during the 19th
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Antique 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory British Colonial Sid...

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Wood

Rare Homemade Example of the "Grand Union" First National Flag of America
Located in York County, PA
commissioning pennant at the top mast. While the British East Indies Company used an almost identical flag as
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Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Julius Caesar Ibbetson English Landscape with Figures, circa 1800
Located in San Francisco, CA
Britain but also to the East Indies. In 1777 he moved to London, where he lived intermittently for the
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Antique Early 19th Century English Paintings

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Canvas

Antique Print Showing Various Malay People and a Tiger by Kleingrothe 1907
Located in Langweer, NL
biographical information has come to light about Charles J. Kleingrothe, whose images of the Dutch East Indies
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Early 20th Century Prints

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Paper

Rare Heliograph of Government Offices in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 1907
Located in Langweer, NL
, whose images of the Dutch East Indies and British Malaya are now highly sought after collector’s items
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Antique Early 1900s Maps

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Paper

Rare Heliogravures, the Town Hall Station of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 1907
Located in Langweer, NL
J. Kleingrothe, whose images of the Dutch East Indies and British Malaya are now highly sought after
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Antique Early 1900s Prints

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Paper

Three Rare Heliogravures of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 1907
Located in Langweer, NL
biographical information has come to light about Charles J. Kleingrothe, whose images of the Dutch East Indies
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Antique Early 1900s Prints

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Paper

Rare Images of Coolies Working in Tin Mines, Tambun and Taiping, Malaysia, 1907
Located in Langweer, NL
J. Kleingrothe, whose images of the Dutch East Indies and British Malaya are now highly sought after
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Antique Early 1900s Prints

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Paper

Rare Heliograph Views of Malacca in Colonial Times in Malaysia, Asia, 1907
Located in Langweer, NL
of the Dutch East Indies and British Malaya are now highly sought after collector’s items. When the
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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Prints

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Paper

Old Heliogravures of Port Swettenham Sultan Palace, Klang, Malaysia, 1907
Located in Langweer, NL
East Indies and British Malaya are now highly sought after collector’s items. When the Medan branch
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Antique Early 1900s Prints

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Paper

Antique 19th Century Anglo Indian Military Campaign or Blanket Chest
Located in Peabody, MA
with interior compartments. Probably made for an officer commissioned in the British East Indies, an
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Blanket Chests

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Brass

19th Century British Colonial Teak 2-Drawer Console from the East Indies
Located in Richmond, VA
19th century British Colonial teak 2-drawer console from the East Indies.
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Antique 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory British Colonial Con...

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Teak

Superb, Large Map of British India, Chinese Empire, Indochina, Malaysia, 1860
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Indes, colonies Anglaises.' Large map of the East Indies, British Colonies
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Antique 1860s Maps

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Paper

Set of Six British Colonial Dining Chairs, 1830
Located in St. Louis, MO
unique to furniture from British India and the East Indies. Ivory chairs of this design were made in
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Antique 1830s Indian British Colonial Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Anglo-Indian Carved Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
A gorgeous pair of carved rosewood chairs from The British East Indies with a hand-caned seat
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Antique 19th Century Indian Side Chairs

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Rosewood, Cane

Pair of Anglo-Indian Carved Chairs
Pair of Anglo-Indian Carved Chairs
H 36.25 in W 18.25 in D 20 in
Pair of Early 19th Century British Colonial East Indies Consoles
Located in Charleston, SC
A truly beautiful and unique pair of early 19th century British Colonial East Indies console tables
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20th Century Indian Console Tables

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Marble

19th C East Indies Carved Planters Chair
Located in Charleston, SC
This late-19th century Anglo-Indian campeche chair is truly unique. The piece features elaborate carvings all-over, including winged and mermaid-like figures, peacocks, and fish carv...
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Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Lounge Chairs

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Mahogany

British Colonial Coromandel Chair
Located in Charleston, SC
East Indies - British Colonial - Anglo-Indian
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Antique 19th Century Indian Armchairs

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Cane

Early 19th C British Colonial East Indies Mahogany Whatnot
Located in Charleston, SC
An early 19th century Anglo-Indian hand-carved mahogany "whatnot" or "étagère" shelving unit.
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Shelves

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Mahogany

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-Mounted Mirror with Shelf in Teak
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Wall-mounted mirror with shelf, teak, mirrored glass, Italy, 1950s An exemplar of mid-century modern design, this sleek, wall-mounted mirror epitomizes finesse and the inimitable ch...
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Located in Philadelphia, PA
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A Square Parchment Low Coffee Table.
$1,895
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Antique Chinese Brown Lacquered Dressing Case Jewelry Box with Brass Hardware
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This antique Chinese dressing case features a warm brown lacquer finish over softwood, with a rich grain pattern and a compact, rectangular form. Likely from the early 20th century, ...
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An English Cockfighting, Reading or Desk Chair.. Green Leather
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Chairs

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17th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinet with Arched Doors
Located in Casteren, NL
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Antique Mid-17th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinets

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Ebony, Mahogany, Oak

17th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinet with Arched Doors
17th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinet with Arched Doors
$13,791 Sale Price
20% Off
H 77.17 in W 67.72 in D 24.81 in
Black Leather Desk Chair with Carved Frame and Nailhead Trim
Located in Yonkers, NY
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Leather, Hardwood

Pair of Custom Made Walnut Sheepskin Esko Ottomans
Located in London, England
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Pair of Custom Made Walnut 
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Sheepskin Esko Ottomans
$3,778 / set
H 15.36 in Dm 19.69 in
Rare Victorian Holland and Sons Double Sided Hardwood Partner Desk Writing Table
By Holland Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Hardwood

Rare Victorian Holland and Sons Double Sided Hardwood Partner Desk Writing Table
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Artisanal Ceramic Side Table
Artisanal Ceramic Side Table
$3,328 / item
H 21.26 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
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Seascape Moonlight with Crashing Waves Vintage British Oil Painting
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Edwardian Oak Drink Cart, circa 1900
Located in High Point, NC
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Carts and Bar Carts

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Oak

Edwardian Oak Drink Cart, circa 1900
Edwardian Oak Drink Cart, circa 1900
$1,295
H 28.5 in W 26 in D 17.88 in
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$663 Sale Price
40% Off
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British East Indies For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of British east indies available for sale. Each of these unique British east indies was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, wood and hardwood. British east indies have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. British east indies are generally popular furniture pieces, but Georgian, industrial and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. British east indies have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Maple Co., Jacques-Nicolas Bellin and Charles J. Kleingrothe are consistently popular.

How Much are British East Indies?

British east indies can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,194, while the lowest priced sells for $60 and the highest can go for as much as $44,500.