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British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail 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
19th C. English Leather Coffee Table/Steamer Trunk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 19th Century steamer trunk that can be used as a coffee table, featuring original brass and copper hardware, with beautifully distressed leather in good condition. This piece is d...
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19th Century English Antique British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Copper

English Antique Military Campaign Design Butlers Tray and Folding Stand
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Bevan Funnell Military Campaign George III Butlers tray with folding Stand having foldable galleried handles & brass idents and feet - Wonderful tray for drinks...
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20th Century British British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Baker Furniture English Barley Twist Oak, Brass, and Glass Cocktail Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous English barley twist coffee or cocktail table By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1960s Oak, brass and glass Measures: 43.5" W x 4...
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Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Large 19C Rustic Indian Carved Wood Coffee Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Large and impressive, this plank table top is made with unusual curved wood pieces. Table is supported by six turned legs and iron braces with intricate carved decoration on the apro...
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19th Century Indian Antique British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

Victorian Military Campaign Style Mahogany & Brass Butlers Tray
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian Military Campaign Style Mahogany & Brass Butlers Tray on Coffee Table Stand Extra dimensions With the butlers tray leaves up Height 62cm Width 72cm Depth 54cm
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20th Century British British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

British Colonial Faux Bamboo and Grasscloth Square Coffee Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Midcentury British Colonial style coffee table with a faux bamboo frame and two grasscloth tiers over splayed feet.
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20th Century American British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Faux Bamboo

British Colonial Style Coffee Table with Inset Bronze, Christie's Auction Label
Located in Miami, FL
British Colonial Style coffee table with inset bronze. Christie's auction label. Offered for sale is a British Colonial-style coffee table with an inset bronze grate...
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Late 20th Century British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bronze

Military Campaign Square Mahogany & Brass Butlers Tray on Folding Stand
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Military Campaign Square Mahogany & Brass Butlers Tray on Folding Stand. Ideal for entertaining whether to serve drinks food etc. Extra dimensions Leaves up Height 59cm Width 54....
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20th Century British British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Antique 19th Century British Oriental Chinoiserie Salon Table
Located in Doha, QA
A very attractive antique oriental british salon table, beautifully made in the oriental Chinese Style. It was made in England circa middle 19th century. The table has incredible dec...
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19th Century British Antique British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Mahogany

19th Century Sri Lankan Trunk with Ebony Trim
Located in San Marino, CA
A 19th century Sri Lankan Trunk made of jakwood with ebony trim. Bright hardware and handles on squat feet.
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19th Century Sri Lankan Antique British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Ebony

Square Two-Tiered Coffee Table with Caning
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic Baker, two-tiered coffee or cocktail table with a sleek black lacquer frame, walnut top, and a caned lower plateau that adds a British Colonial influence.
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20th Century American British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Ficks & Reed Mid-Century Bamboo and Cane Coffee Table
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...
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20th Century American British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bamboo, Cane

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.
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20th Century American British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rattan

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Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mar solid ash wood Coffee Table
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Mar solid ash wood Coffee Table
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H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Serving Tray on a Folding Stand
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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 Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bamboo

Serving Tray on a Folding Stand
Serving Tray on a Folding Stand
H 35 in W 34 in D 24 in
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20th Century British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Baker Furniture English Chippendale Mahogany Butlers Tray Coffee Cocktail Table
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1980s Vintage British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mahogany

1900's Faux Bamboo Folding Butler Tray
Located in Denton, TX
Faux Bamboo butler tray with ornate brass handles and folding stand. Circa 1900 made in England for garden parties and entertainment.
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Early 20th Century European British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Burlap, Oak

1900's Faux Bamboo Folding Butler Tray
1900's Faux Bamboo Folding Butler Tray
H 31.25 in W 34.25 in D 21.75 in
Baker Chinoiserie Octagonal Lacquered Brass Tray Cocktail Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning Mid-Century Modern period octagonal lacquered cocktail table featuring a large patinated brass tray top. Crafted by Baker Furniture in the Asian chinoiserie taste with a gal...
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20th Century American British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Ebonised Poplar Trunk Coffee Table
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This coffee table is truly one-of-a-kind; handcrafted from a single slice of a poplar tree trunk and set upon a minimalist metal frame. The organic design brings a touch of nature in...
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2010s Belgian British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Poplar

English Regency Mahogany Butler's Tray
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large 19th Century Mahogany Butler's Tray is an elegant piece of furniture that combines both functionality and sophistication. Features a removable, rectangular wooden tray with rai...
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19th Century English Antique British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mahogany

Arts & Crafts Barley Twist Oriental Wood and Brass Tea Side Table Vintage 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Arts & Crafts Barley twist oriental wood and brass tea side table. Nice addition to any room. Paint lost at the legs like seen in pictures, but...
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1920s Unknown Vintage British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Bamboo Butler Tray On Stand
Located in New York, NY
Bamboo butler stand with removeable tray with bamboo gallery rail on folding bamboo stand
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Late 20th Century British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bamboo, Wood

Bamboo Butler Tray On Stand
Bamboo Butler Tray On Stand
H 32 in W 27 in D 24 in
Large rustic 19th Elm coffee table
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Large 19th Century elm coffee table. Circa 1850’s from the Normandy region of France. Reduced in height, the top has a bit of warping at the ends but makes a great statement piece. ...
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19th Century French Antique British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Elm

Large rustic 19th Elm coffee table
Large rustic 19th Elm coffee table
H 20 in W 76 in D 30 in
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Antique Colonial Barley Twist Folding Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
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Early 1900s Indian Antique British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

British Raj Indian Daybed
Located in Chicago, IL
This large and sturdy Indian daybed coffee table features large storage drawers with British-made Campaign handles. Daybeds like this were u...
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Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

British Raj Indian Daybed
British Raj Indian Daybed
H 18.5 in W 76 in D 34 in
Victorian Military Campaign Butlers Tray & Folding Stand the Army and Navy Store
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian, Military Campaign butlers tray with Folding Stand from The Army and Navy Stores, with Imprint of makers mark to the Stand. Stan...
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19th Century British Antique British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Balinese Mahogany 2-Tier 2 Drawer Coffee Table with Inset Glass Top
Located in Miami, FL
Balinese Mahogany 2-tier 2 drawer coffee table with inset glass top Offered for sale is a Balinese mahogany two-tiered coffee table with an i...
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Late 20th Century Balinese British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Mahogany

British Colonial Style Tiered Wood Low Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome and very solid feeling British Colonial Style cocktail table in all original worn condition. With a tray form plank constructed top with carved edge. The apron with carved...
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20th Century British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Bamboo Table, Travertine, 1970
Located in Nice, FR
Table with structure in bamboo-like wood painted in light green Spacer in the middle. Period travertine top. Coffee table for interior or veranda. Period 1970.
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1970s Italian Vintage British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine

Bamboo Table, Travertine, 1970
Bamboo Table, Travertine, 1970
H 17.72 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
British Colonial Style Faux Bamboo Coffee Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
British colonial style coffee table crafted in faux bamboo with a faux tortoise finish having a round top with a grasscloth panel in the middle. The base has a lower tier and splayed...
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20th Century Indonesian British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Grasscloth, Rattan

Burnt Bamboo Coffee Table with a Decoupage Top
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Two tiered coffee table with rectangular burnt bamboo frame and featuring a top and lower storage space with decoupaged fauna and flora over a crackle background.
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20th Century American British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Bamboo

Elephant Head Coffee Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
British Colonial style coffee table featuring a variegated tooled leather top over a case with a coconut shell mosaic and bronze elephant head legs. Sign...
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20th Century Philippine British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Leather, Coconut

Elephant Head Coffee Table
Elephant Head Coffee Table
H 21.5 in W 52 in D 52 in
Mahogany and Grasscloth Coffee Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
British colonial style coffee table with a grasscloth top and a mahogany frame with brass medallions designed with 19th century influences, bold turned legs, and brass feet.
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20th Century American British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mahogany

Mahogany and Grasscloth Coffee Table
Mahogany and Grasscloth Coffee Table
H 18.5 in W 59 in D 35 in
Vintage British Colonial Teak & Woven Rattan Plantation Coffee Table Bench Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
British colonial style coffee table. Made during second half of the 20th century. Features a teak frame with woven rattan top. The table is supported by reeded legs leading to an arr...
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Late 20th Century British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rattan, Teak

Indian Blanket Chest
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderfully painted rustic Indian trunk or blanket chest with great hardware. Perfect for foot of the bed, use for coffee table, toy storage or entry hallway bench. Place the blanket...
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19th Century Indian Antique British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Indian Blanket Chest
Indian Blanket Chest
H 17 in W 30 in D 17.5 in

British Colonial coffee and cocktail tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique British Colonial coffee and cocktail tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage coffee and cocktail tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used British Colonial coffee and cocktail tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original coffee and cocktail tables, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Army & Navy CSL, Bevan Funnell Ltd., and Ficks Reed. 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 coffee and cocktail tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $620 and tops out at $12,000 while the average work can sell for $2,538.

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