British Colonial 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.
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Style: British Colonial
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...
Category
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Tables
Materials
Faux Bamboo
19th Century Ebonized Jackwood British Colonial Box on Stand from British Ceylon
Located in Richmond, VA
19th century ebonized jackwood British Colonial box on stand from British Ceylon (Modern day Sri Lanka). Two part box on Stand is made of Jackwood with eb...
Category
19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Antique British Colonial Tables
Materials
Wood
Console Carved, England Mahogany, XIXth
Located in Nice, FR
Console carved in English mahogany, XIX th, carved base, with two drawers in front.
Category
19th Century English Antique British Colonial Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Midcentury Bamboo End Tables
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here is a pair of tables with a top composed of travertine blocks set in a herringbone pattern, in a maple frame with one drawer that seems to float on the unexpected bamboo base.
Category
20th Century American British Colonial Tables
Materials
Bamboo
$5,400 / set
British Colonial Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful British Colonial, Early American, or Victorian style extension harvest style dining table
Early 21st Century
Solid cherry wood, with turned legs.
Measures: 72"W x 44"D...
Category
Early 2000s Chinese British Colonial Tables
Materials
Cherry
Nice antique English tilt-top table/side table with a square top
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this nice antique English tilt-top table/side table with a square top. This charming table is in a good condition and the original tilting mechanism still works well. It's...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique British Colonial Tables
Materials
Wood
Habersham Wooden Plantation Campaign Trunk Style Side Coffee Table w/ Brass Trim
By Habersham
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Habersham Wooden Plantation Campaign Trunk Style Small Coffee Table/Side Table with Brass Trim, Distressed Finish, 3 Drawers, and Swing Door. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 2...
Category
Late 20th Century British Colonial Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century Anglo Indian Carved Rosewood Console Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A mid 19th century beautiful and highly decorative British colonial rosewood console table supported by four profusely carved legs terminating into mythical animal faces at the table...
Category
Mid-19th Century Indian Antique British Colonial Tables
Materials
Wood
French Bleached Oak Coffee Table, British Colonial Style, 20th Century
Located in Cookeville, TN
A beautifully crafted bleached oak coffee table sourced from an estate in France, executed in the British Colonial style during the late 20th century. The table features sculptural c...
Category
Late 20th Century French British Colonial Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
English Country style Oak Trestle and Iron Dining Table
Located in Queens, NY
English Country style (20th Century) trestle dining table with a rectangular top made of oak planks held in place by two wide iron bands on either side, with cutouts in the corners b...
Category
20th Century British British Colonial Tables
Materials
Iron
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 Tables
Materials
Brass
$940 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved Elephant Side Table With Bone Inlay Top
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A charming mid-20th century hand-carved elephant side table, beautifully crafted from solid wood and topped with a decorative bone-inlaid panel. The sculptural elephant base features...
Category
1950s Vintage British Colonial Tables
Materials
Bone, Wood
Antique Campaign Tea Table, Anglo-Indian, Carved, Lamp, Side, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique campaign tea table. An Anglo-Indian, carved hardwood lamp or side table dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
A charming, profusely carved two-piece t...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial Tables
Materials
Hardwood
1920
s Colonial coffee table in ebanized wood
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2881
Colonial coffee table in ebonized wood and mother-of-pearl.
Italian manufacture, circa 1930.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian British Colonial Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
1800s Georgian Solid Mahogany Accent Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique solid mahogany occasional table with waved legs and unique top shape.
We noticed that a leg has been repaired at some point, but apparently not noticeable to our opinion.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique British Colonial Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Hexagonal Wooden Coffee Table With Woven Cane Lower Tier
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Elegant vintage hexagonal coffee table crafted from solid wood with a warm, satin mahogany finish. The tabletop features a refined framed edge and visible joinery that highlights the...
Category
1960s Vintage British Colonial Tables
Materials
Cane, Wood, Cherry
Palecek French Regency Style Pedestal Dining Table
Located in Southampton, NJ
A fine Palecek French Regency style center or pedestal dining table of faux bamboo & braided rope styling accented with leather joinery in excellent vintage condition. Table dimensi...
Category
20th Century American British Colonial Tables
Materials
Leather, Glass, Wood
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 Tables
Materials
Wood
18th Century English Walnut Tilt-Top Table
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century English Walnut Tilt-Top Table is a truly timeless design, made with an ingenious tilting top allowing it to be tucked against the wall when not in use, then deployed and...
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique British Colonial Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Coastal Burnt Bamboo Stacking Tables-Set of Three
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
classic mid-century Coastal Regency trio, this set of burnt bamboo stacking tables brings warmth, texture, and those iconic speckled Old-Florida tones. Fully refinished with a fresh...
Category
Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Tables
Materials
Bamboo
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 ...
Category
1890s English Antique British Colonial Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
19th Century Black Lacquered Wood Pedestal with Red Stone Inset
Located in New York, NY
A black lacquered pedestal/stand in elm wood, with red root stone top, cabriole legs and base stretcher, Beijing, 19th century.
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique British Colonial Tables
Materials
Stone
Tomlinson Ebony and Brass Coffee/Side Table
By Tomlinson
Located in East Freetown, MA
Vintage Tomlinson ebony coffee/side table with curved square top and brass accents. With stenciled label on underside.
Category
Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Tables
Materials
Brass
Drum Form Rattan and Leather Coffee Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
British colonial style coffee table with a round top composed of a stitched leather abstract mosaic over a classic drum form crafted in reed wrapped rattan on three wrapped legs.
Category
20th Century American British Colonial Tables
Materials
Rattan
18th C. Federal Cherry Candle Stand Tea Table Tripod Pedestal Scallop Carved Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
18th Century Cherry Candle Stand Tea Table Tripod Pedestal Scallop Carved Top. Item features remarkable aged patina and desirable finish, tripod base, Queen Anne legs, and carved sca...
Category
18th Century Unknown Antique British Colonial Tables
Materials
Cherry
Pair of Tray Tables or Stands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of folding tray or serving tables with woven rattan tops ambitiously crafted with galleries on folding X style bases.
Category
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Tables
Materials
Rattan
$3,200 / set
Colonial Side Table with Drawer Console Table Small Desk Teak Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A very charming, rare and versatile Colonial side table with drawer and casters in lovely antique condition. Likely made around 1900 in Indonesia, this very attractive and unusual pi...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian British Colonial Tables
Materials
Iron
Andrianna Shamaris Raffles Teak Wood Console Table
Located in New York, NY
Rare. This beautiful teak wood colonial console has a single slab 2.5” beveled top.
The antique raffles console table is part of the antique collection, which represents an elegant line of antique teak...
Category
1810s Antique British Colonial Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Three Drawer Bamboo and Wicker Console
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Console is in very good condition. Can work in any decor.
Category
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Ficks
Reed Mid-Century Bamboo and Cane Coffee Table
By Ficks Reed
Located in Bellport, NY
A Ficks & Reed bamboo and cane coffee table. We also have two matching side tables and a pair of high back armchairs all the same match and pe...
Category
20th Century American British Colonial Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
$938 Sale Price
24% Off
Colonial Made Occasional Table, circa 1820
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
An Indian Colonial occasional table in padouk wood on a carved stem and with three claw feet.
Category
Early 19th Century Indian Antique British Colonial Tables
Materials
Padouk
Hand Carved with Bone Marquetry Chest with Brass Onlay
Located in New York City, NY
The Splendor Chest showcases the mastery of traditional bone inlay, featuring hand-carved camel bone flowers arranged in a precise diamond grid across its surface. Each flower is met...
Category
2010s British Colonial Tables
Materials
Brass
British Colonial tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique British Colonial 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 tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, bamboo and other materials. If you’re shopping for used British Colonial tables made in a specific country, there are Asia, Philippines, and Southeast Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original tables, popular names associated with this style include Bloomingdale's, Hart Associates, and Maitland Smith. 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 tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,000 and tops out at $5,950 while the average work can sell for $1,800.
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