

The art/design team of Jackie Piper and Victoria Whitbread have a shared love of colour and material exploration. Discovering an old colour dictionary in an thrift shop began a journey to re-establish this long forgotten brand. A treasure trove of colour and rich history revived in 2015; first established 1931.
Harper Group /Keena Co. www.keenaco.com
Email: keena@harpergroup.com
Territories Covered: Alaska / Arizona / California / Colorado / Hawaii / Idaho / Montana / Nevada New Mexico / Oregon / Utah / Washington / Wyoming
British Colour Standard / www.britishcolourstandard.com
To register for a Trade Account email: sales@designedcolour.com
Minimum order $200, shipping at 10% flat rate, our USA stock is landed and warehoused in Philadelphia. Trade orders can then be placed online, via your Trade Login on britishcolourstandard.com (US)
Full range of product shots and lifestyle images, background about the eco materials used, available upon request. Email: press@designedcolour.com
COLOUR DICTIONARY MUGS 1
SEAGRASS WASTE PAPER BASKET 3 - 4
STRIPED / SOLID CANDLES
PILLAR CANDLES 5 - 8
SOLID CANDLES 9 - 16
ANIMAL SCULPTURE CANDLES 22
WOODEN CANDLE HOLDERS 17 - 20
CANDLE PLATTERS / PLATES 23 - 26
TWO-TONE CANDLE HOLDERS 30 - 31
SEAGRASS BRUSHES 33 - 34
WOODEN ROLL HOLDERS 35 - 37
RECYCLED GLASSWARES 38 - 43
SILKY JUTE TABLEMATS / COASTERS / NAPKIN RINGS 44 - 47
RECYCLED TOTES 48 - 49
HOUSE PLANT POT COVERS 50 - 51
UTILITY ENAMELWARES 52 - 54
3.5 '' D x 3.75 '' H|400 ml Dishwasher (domestic only) safe
BCS509 Oriental Red Min. 6 / $9.60
BCS518 Old Rose Min. 6 / $9.60
BCS512 Beryl Blue Min. 6 / $9.60
BCS511 Sulphur Yellow Min. 6 / $9.60
BCS519 Alice Blue Min. 6 / $9.60
Medici Blue Min. 6 / $9.60
6 / $9.60
BCS510 Orange Flame Min. 6 / $9.60
Cream Min. 6 / $9.60
Expertly crafted using traditional techniques, our charming Seagrass waste paper bins in an array of striped, colour combinations from our BRITISH COLOUR STANDARD archive. Both a functional and visually appealing home accessory, handcrafted by skilled artisans, our waste paper baskets bring colour home in these striped designs. Each bin is unique and may slightly vary in size and colour due to its handmade nature. Made in India, our striped, waste paper baskets are environmentally friendly and use natural and sustainable materials. Add colour around the home or home o ce with our stunning, striped selections.
10 '' Top D x 10.25 ''
Beryl / Midnight Min. 3 / $17.60
Min. 3 / $17.60 RRP $35.00
BCS820
Mixed Set of 6 Min. 1 / $105.60 RRP $211.20
Pompadour/Midnight RRP $35.00
in Indonesia. Each layer is poured and allowed to cool, before the next layers of colour is added.
Perfect for special occasions these unique candles make a wonderful gift.
Standard holder fit, the special crowned ‘base’ allows it to fit various styles of holder.
8-9 hour burn time, with a tall clean flame.
Non-drip.
Packaged in a crisp, kraft card box, easily recyclable.
No animal derived ingredients.
100% Stearin wax (veg origin).
Pure cotton wick (lead/metal free).
Ecological colour dyes, para n free.
Mixed Set of 4 Pinks /Blues /Greys BCS536 Min. 6 / $16.00
Set of
Mixed Set of 4 Greens/Greys
Mixed Set of 4 Reds/Blue/Oranges BCS538 Min. 6 / $16.00
Mixed Set of 6
Set of 4
Jasmine/Indigo/ Olive BCS191 Min. 6 / $16.00
Set of 4 Opaline/Rust Pompadour BCS192 Min. 6 / $16.00
Set of 4 Old PompadourRose/Indigo/ BCS206 Min. 6 / $16.00
Set of 4 Gunmetal/ Opaline/Marigold BCS193 Min. 6 / $16.00
Set of 4 Jasmine/Rust Petrol Blue BCS207 Min. 6 / $16.00
Set of 4 Orange Flame/ Willow/Neyron BCS348 Min. 6 / $16.00
Set of 4 Gull/Gunmetal/ Old Rose BCS205 Min. 6 / $16.00
Set of 4 Grass/Nankin Willow BCS346 Min. 6 / $16.00
Set of 4 Jet /Flame/ Neyron BCS349 Min. 6 / $16.00
Set of 4 Jet/Pearl/ Dove BCS347 Min. 6 / $16.00
Set of 4 Saxe/Primrose/ Jet BCS350 Min. 6 / $16.00
Set of 4 Guardsman/ Pearl/Royal Blue BCS351 Min. 6 / $16.00
9.78''L x 0.78''D
Set of 4
Beryl/Bokhara/ Moonstone
BCS365 Min. 6 / $16.00
Set of 4
Grass/Primrose /Sa ron
BCS535
Min. 6 / $16.00
Set of 4 Neyron/Flame /Willow BCS434
Min. 6 / $16.00
Set of 4 Neyron/Sulphur Jet
BCS366 Min. 6 / $16.00
Set of 4 Olive/Indigo /Jasmine BCS431 Min. 6 / $16.00
Set of 4 Beryl/Bokhara /Moonstone
BCS435 Min. 6 / $16.00
Set of 4 Guardsman/Bokhara /Moonstone
BCS533 Min. 6 / $16.00
Set of 4 Neyron/Powder /Petrol
BCS534
Min. 6 / $16.00
Set of 4 Opaline/Pompadour /Rust BCS432 Min. 6 / $16.00
Set of 4 Saxe/Primrose /Jet BCS436 Min. 6 / $16.00
Set of 4 Old /PompadourRose/Indigo
BCS433 Min. 6 / $16.00
Our eco, Fair Trade, hand poured pillar candles are hand poured and Fair Trade made in Indonesia.
Each layer is poured and allowed to cool, before the next layers of colour is added. Perfect for special occasions these unique candles make a wonderful gift. Tall size is a 49 hour burn time, Small size is 36, with a tall clean flame. Non-drip.
Packaged in a crisp, kraft card box, easily recyclable. No animal derived ingredients. 100% Stearin wax (veg origin).
Pure cotton wick (lead/metal free).
Ecological colour dyes, para n free.
Tall 6''H x 3''D, 49 Hour Burn Time
Small 4''H x 3''D,36 Hour Burn Time
Min. 6 / $12.00
6 / $9.00
Min. 6 / $9.00
Min. 6 / $12.00
6 /
BCS414 Min. 6 / $9.00
Min. 6 /
Min. 6 / $9.00
Tall 6''H x 3''D, 49 Hour Burn Time
Small 4''H x 3''D,36 Hour Burn Time
Striped Tall Jasmine/Petrol/Pillar
Rust
BCS415
Min. 6 / $15.00
Striped Tall Pillar Olive/Indigo /Jasmine
BCS417
Min. 6 / $15.00
Striped Small Jasmine/Petrol/Pillar Rust BCS419 Min. 6 / $12.00
Striped Tall Pillar Old PompadourRose/Indigo
BCS416 Min. 6 / $15.00
Striped Small Pillar Olive/Indigo /Jasmine
BCS421 Min. 6 / $12.00
Striped Tall Gull/GunmetalPillar /Jet
BCS418 Min. 6 / $15.00
Striped Small Pillar Old PompadourRose/Indigo
BCS420
Min. 6 / $12.00
Striped Small Gull/GunmetalPillar /Jet
BCS422 Min. 6 / $12.00
No animal derived ingredients.
100% Stearin wax (veg origin).
Pure cotton wick (lead/metal free).
Ecological colour dyes, para n free.
1 Candle - 9.78''L x 0.78''D
1 Candle - 9.78''L x 0.78''D
9.78''L x 0.78''D
Set of 6
Medici Blue BCS338 Min. 6 / $10.00
of 6
Doge BCS334Purple Min. 6 / $10.00
6
BCS725Green Min. 6 / $10.00
of 6 Gull BCS180Grey Min. 6 / $10.00
of 6
BCS208 Min. 6 / $10.00
of 6
Pink BCS726 Min. 6 / $10.00
of 6
BCS335 Min. 6 / $10.00
of 6
BCS340 Min. 6 / $10.00
of 6
of 6
Grey BCS179 Min. 6 / $10.00
BCS727 Min. 6 / $10.00
6
BCS728 Min. 6 / $10.00
Mix and match all the sizes and add our coloured candles designed to co-ordinate with our Fair Trade candles available in striped or solid colours. Metal cup will fit either dinner or taper candles. Pad on candlestick base to protect the table.
Wipe clean.
Individually packaged in a kraft card box.
Handmade in India.
Packaged in a crisp, kraft card gift box, easily recyclable.
No animal derived ingredients.
100% Stearin wax (veg origin).
Pure cotton wick (lead/metal free).
Ecological colour dyes, para n free.
Lion - H 5.5'' / Base 4.25''/ Burn Time 74-78 Hours
Wolf- H 6.5''/ Base 4.75''/ Burn Time 82-85 Hours
Bear- H 7.25''/ Base 5.5'' / Burn Time 110-115 Hours
Oval - 14''L x 9.8''W Round - 7.8''D x 1.5''H
Oval - 14''L x 9.8''W
Round - 7.8''D x 1.5''H
Oval Stone White Item:BCS381
Min. 2 / $25.00
Oval Olive Item:BCS382
Min. 2 / $25.00
Round Stone White Item:BCS384
Min. 3 / $14.00
Round Olive Item:BCS385 Min. 3 / $14.00
Large Plate - 5.75''D x 0.31'' Thick
Ridge Plate - 4.3''D
Blown and pressed from recycled glass, our glossy, glass candleholders have a simple style that fits in easily with both contemporary or traditional interiors. Every piece has tiny bubbles as part of the glass making process, so they are each unique giving them a softer, handcrafted feeling.
Available in selective colours from our archive and designed to complement our candles and tableware collections.
Made in China.
Gift Boxed in our signature Kraft card packs.
12 mix and match styles of 6 tall and 6 small, two-tone candleholders, designed to complement our colourful eco candle collections. Our candleholders fit standard sized dinner or taper candles, a black pad underneath of the candlestick base protects table surfaces. Mix and match both sizes, adding our striped or solid coloured candles for a spectacular, tonal e ect.
Boxed in a simple, easily recycled Kraft card box. Handmade in India from Mild Steel, painted. Recyclable.
* Candles sold separately
* Stop burning when 3/4" of any unmelted candle remains and leave at least 4" between candles.
* Never leave a burning candle unattended.
3.14''D x 1.5''H
Small Two-Tone Holder
Pompadour/Sa ron
BCS761
Min. 6 / $8.60
Small Two-Tone Holder Orange Flame/Opaline BCS764 Min. 6 / $8.60
Small Two-Tone Holder Gull BCS762Grey/Nanking Min. 6 / $8.60
Small Two-Tone Holder
3.14''D x 2.36''H Tall Two-Tone Holder Venetian/Orange Flame BCS767 Min. 6 / $9.60 Tall Two-Tone Holder
Small Two-Tone Holder Nanking/Midnight BCS763 Min. 6 / $8.60
6 / $8.60
3.14''D x 1.5''H
Set of All 6 Small Two-Tone Holders
Mixed Item:BCS789
Min. 1 / $52.00
3.14''D x 2.36''H
Set of All 6 Tall Two-Tone Holders
Mixed Item:BCS790
Min. 1 / $58.00
5.9''D
Holder heights at 1.57'', 2.36'' & 3.14''
Round Candelabra Ring Pompadour BCS780 Min. 3 / $14.10
Round Candelabra Ring Marigold BCS776 Min. 3 / $14.10
11.81'' x 5.11''
Holder heights at 1.57'', 2.36'' & 3.14''
Expertly crafted using traditional techniques from Rajasthan and Bengal, Seagrass Brushes in an array of charming colours from our BRITISH COLOUR STANDARD archive. Both a functional and visually appealing home accessory, handcrafted by skilled artisans.
Each brush is unique and may slightly vary in size and colour (up to 1 inch di erence) due to its handmade nature.
Made in India, the brush is environmentally friendly and uses all natural and sustainable materials with Jute stitching, Cotton cord on the handle and Seagrass for the brush fiber. Perfect for by the fireplace or light sweeeping up, indoors and out.
Brush Head is 6.6'' L, 5.11'' wide at the top
Corded Handle length is 7.87''
Seagrass Brush Orange Flame/ Forest Green BCS792
Min. 4 / $8.50
Seagrass Brush Nankin/ Marigold BCS793
Min. 4 / $8.50
These charming brushes are all handmade, so brush head sizes and handle length may vary.
Seagrass Brush Neyron/Tuscan Yellow BCS794
Min. 4 / $8.50
Seagrass Brush Midnight Blue/ Rose BCS795
Min. 4 / $8.50
Seagrass Brushes Mixed pack of 4
BCS796
Min. 1 / $34.00
The smaller twine holder comes packed with a jute twine ball, also available as a refill. Without the twine, it is the perfect size for toilet roll, bringing some brightness to the bathroom.
Practical as well as decorative, these are both a colourful and charming accessory for adding a pop of colour around the home.
Boxed in a simple, easily recycled Kraft card box. Handmade and painted in India from Mango Wood & Recycled Fibre Board. Twine Ball Made from Fair Trade Jute Twine.
6.7'' Tall x Base 5.9''D (Gift Boxed with a Twine Ball)
JUTE TWINE BALL
3 Ply jute Twine, 400 feet of yarn
The glass has a lovely handmade feel, with no two pieces are exactly alike, made in colours from our historic, archive dictionary. Handmade products have a very di erent feel to the often machine-made, mass-produced pieces that dominate the glass market. All the glass comes in simple, easily recycled kraft card boxes.
4.25''H x 3.14 ''D / 1.4 Cups / 11.2 Ounces Domestic Dishwasher Safe
Min. 6 / $8.00
Min. 6 / $8.00
6 / $8.00
6 /
Min. 6 / $8.00
Our handblown glass tableware sets , in 6 key colours, are made from recycled glass, handblown glass.
Dishwasher safe; this lovely collection brings rich colour to the table, layer up the plates and bowls to create a stunning e ect.
The glass has a lovely handmade feel, with no two pieces are exactly alike, made in colours from our historic, archive dictionary. Handmade products have a very di erent feel to the often machine-made, mass-produced pieces that dominate the glass market. All the glass comes in simple, easily recycled kraft card boxes.
Bowl 4.5''Dx 2.3''H
Small Plate 8.35'' Dx 0.75''H
Large Plate 10.45'' Dx 0.9''
Shell BCS253 Min. 4 / $9.00
Side Plate
BCS466 Min. 3 / $9.00
Min. 4 / $9.00
Plate
Min. 3 / $9.00
4 / $9.00
Min. 3 / $9.00
Bowl 4.5''Dx 2.3''H
Small Plate 8.35'' Dx 0.75''H
Large Plate 10.45'' Dx 0.9''
Bowl
Malachite Green
Min. 4 / $9.00
Side Plate Malachite Green
4 / $9.00
Min. 3 / $9.00 Side Plate
Blue
Dinner Plate
4 / $9.00
Rose
3 / $9.00 Side Plate
3 / $9.00
Min. 2 / $15.00 Dinner Plate
Green
Made in Bangladesh by a small, fair-trade company, our jute collection is sustainably grown and harvested in the jute growing capital of the world. For this natural jute collection, the fibres are less finely spun to create a more natural finish, perfect for everyday dining. They lie really flat, and jute is a natural insulator so it is perfect for protecting the table from hot pots and plates, they add a wonderful textural quality as well as a pop of colour.
We have used evocative British Colour Standard colours such as Petrol Blue & Terracotta make these durable, eco mats as beautiful as they are useful which are easily wiped clean. Matching coasters and napkin rings finish this table story, and they are designed to complement our handblown, recycled glasswares beautifully. The mats are also great in the middle of the table as a trivet or serving mat, all available in some of our best-selling colours.
Round Serving / Place Mat 14 ” D
Tied Set of 4, Coasters 4.7 ” D
Tied Set of 4, Napkin Rings 1.9 ” D
Round Mat
Venetian Pink
/ $6.00
Mat
Mat Eau-De-Nil
Coasters
Venetian Pink
/ $6.00
Rings
Venetian Pink
/ $6.00
Coasters Eau-De-Nil
/ $6.00
Rings Eau-De-Nil
/ $6.00
Round Serving / Place Mat 14 ” D
Tied Set of 4, Coasters 4.7 ” D
Tied Set of 4, Napkin Rings 1.9 ” D
Round Serving / Place Mat 14 ” D
Tied Set of 4, Coasters 4.7 ” D
Tied Set of 4, Napkin Rings 1.9 ” D
White BCS630 Min.4 / $6.00
/ $6.00
/ $6.00
Tied Sets of 2, Oval Serving / Place Mat 16.5 x 11.8 ”
Tied Sets of 4, Coasters 4.7 ” D
/ $12.00
/ $6.00
/ $12.00
you of all our lovely colours!
Wipe clean only, woven in India.
Tote Bag
Indian Yellow/Saxe
BCS315
Min. 3 / $15.00
Tote Bag
Neyron/Primrose
BCS316
Min. 3 / $15.00
Tote Bag
Neyron/Guardsman
BCS507
Min. 3 / $15.00
Bag
Spanish Orange/Grass
BCS317
Min. 3 / $15.00
Tote Bag
Grass/Pearl
BCS608
Min. 3 / $15.00
A striped, woven plant pot cover made from recycled cement sacks. Just pop over the plant pot, ensuring a water tray is under the pot base to catch any water. Empty cement sacks from the construction industry are collected, washed and shredded. The shredded material is spun into thread, re-dyed & woven into these wonderful pot covers. Style Tip - They also double-up as useful storage around the house for towels, toys, crafting and more!
For use with indoor/house plants only as the recycled material will fade in outdoor UV light. Always place a water tray under the plant pot. Webbing top band, lined in a water-resistant material and with an embroidered 'British Colour Standard' label. Wipe clean, made in India.
5.9"D x 5.9"H
Neyron Pink/Pompadour & Pearl
BCS613
Min. 6 / $6.00
Tuscan Yellow/ Pearl & Rose Beige
BCS615 Min. 6 / $6.00
8.6"D x 8.6"H
Medium Pot Cover
Neyron Pink/Pompadour & Pearl
BCS619
Min. 6 / $8.50
BCS621 Min. 6 / $8.50
11"D x 11"H
Large Pot Cover
Neyron Pink/Pompadour & Pearl
BCS625
Min. 6 / $11.00
BCS627 Min. 6 / $11.00
BCS626 Min. 6 / $11.00
Our beautiful new Enamelware collection is made the old fashioned way, with ceramic-style pigments fired in a kiln onto the pressed/spun metal pieces. The colourful, ceramic 'glaze' is durable and rich, designed to last for years and years. Bring colour to utility with our useful storage pots, tumblers and soap dishes for your home.
Items are gift-boxed in a neat, recyclable kraft card box. Do not use abrasive pads/cleaners. Not for use in a microwave or freezer. Domestic dishwasher safe.
Note: -These are handmade items, so slight variations can occur. When the colour pigment is fired, sometimes tiny black dots can appear on the item surface; these dots are from the metal wires used to hang the items in the kiln whilst being fired, oxidising.
5.31" x 4.14" x 0.98"
Chilli Red BCS664
Min. 4 / $14.40
Soap Dish
Petrol Blue BCS668
Min. 4 / $14.40
3.7"x 4"x 2.3"
Chilli Red/ Midnight Blue BCS671
Min. 4 / $14.40
Soap Dish Old Rose BCS665 Min. 4 / $14.40
Soap Dish Midnight Blue BCS663 Min. 4 / $14.40
Soap Dish Eau De Nil BCS667 Min. 4 / $14.40
Soap Dish Bright White BCS669 Min. 4 / $14.40
Old Rose/ Sulphur BCS672 Min. 4 / $14.40
Petrol/ Eau De Nil BCS673 Min. 4 / $14.40
Bright White/ Orange Flame BCS674
Min. 4 / $14.40
Born from a desire to source & design beautiful things responsibly. We work with Fair Trade & carefully audited workshops using natural, recyclable & waste materials in new & wonderful ways. Supporting the community & the planet we aim to inspire & inform. British Colour Standard leads the field in colourful, eco-conscious homewares & gifts.
Hand-turned using waste o -cuts from furniture production, that would otherwise been burnt or chipped, painted in an array of archival BCS colours.
Crafted using traditional blowing techniques, made from recycled glass and 100% recyclable.
Made from steel coated with enamel, 100% recyclable as metal recycles forever.
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Washed, shredded and respun; the waste sack material is turned once more into usable thread, dyed and woven into these wonderful striped colour combinations.
Hand poured and crafted in Indonesia, in a co-operative, investing to enable self-sustainability.
Handmade by artisans in Rajasthan and Bengal from seagrass and jute fibre, sustainably grown in India.
Crafted in Bangladesh the jute growing and making capital of the world for Centuries. The jute is sustainably grown, harvested, dried and woven all in one location.
Hand-turned using waste o -cuts from furniture production, that would otherwise been burnt or chipped, painted in an array of archival BCS colours.
Made from powder-coated steel, 100% recyclable as metal recycles forever.
All our packaging is made from natural, unbleached and unlaminated kraft board with only 1 colour black print. This enables easy and full recyclability of all our boxes.
Crafted in India, an historic jute growing and making location for Centuries.
The jute is sustainably grown, harvested, dried and spun all in one location.
4.5"D x 5"
Medium Utensil Chilli Red/ Midnight Blue Item:BCS679
Min. 4 / $17.60
Medium Utensil Old Rose/ Sulphur
Min. 4 / $17.60
5.5"D x 6"
Item:BCS675
Min. 2 / 19.20
Tall Utensil Sulphur/ Old Rose Item:BCS676 Min. 2 / 19.20
Medium Utensil Eau De Nil/ Petrol Item:BCS681 Min. 4 / $17.60
Medium Utensil Bright White/ Orange Flame
Item:BCS682
Min. 4 / $17.60
Item:BCS677 Min. 2 / 19.20
Item:BCS678
Min. 2 / 19.20
Harper Group / Keena Co. www.keenaco.com
Email: britishcolourstandard@harpergroup.com
Territories Covered:
Alaska / Arizona / California / Colorado / Hawaii / Idaho / Montana / Nevada
New Mexico / Oregon / Utah / Washington / Wyoming
British Colour Standard / www.britishcolourstandard.com
To register for a Trade Account email: sales@designedcolour.com
Minimum order $200, shipping at 10% flat rate, our USA stock is landed and warehoused in Philadelphia. Trade orders can then be placed online, via your Trade Login on britishcolourstandard.com (US)
Full range of product shots and lifestyle images, background about the eco materials used, available upon request.
Email: press@designedcolour.com