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English Steel Firebasket in the Georgian Style
Located in London, GB
removed if preferred plain.) English, 20th century. Width At Front: 785 mm 30 ⅞" Width At Back: 490
Category

20th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

18th-Century English Plain Creamware Hot Water Plate
Located in Downingtown, PA
Antique English plain Creamware hot water plate, Circa 1785-1800 This is a rare survivor in
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Pottery

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

English Silver Mugs Antique Cup Silver Jug, Plain Drink Glass 1910s
Located in Hampshire, GB
19th-century English silver plated mug or cup with handle. Measures: 5.5" W x 4.75" D x 4.25" H
Category

Vintage 1910s English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver Plate, Silver

Autumn Trees, Salisbury Plain Painting by Martin Yeoman
By Martin Yeoman
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Autumn Trees, Salisbury Plain Painting by Martin Yeoman B. 1953 Additional information: Medium
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Panel

George III 18ct Gold and Enamel Memorial Ring, Circa 1783
Located in Glasgow, GB
. Therefore, the plain English translation of the inscription would be: "William Stanhope, Esquire, died on
Category

Antique 1780s British George III More Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

West Texas: Fort Davis plain from Davis Mountains
By Peter Brown
Located in Dallas, TX
West Texas: Fort Davis plain from Davis Mountains Archival pigment print Paper size: 32 x 40 in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Snakish (Curvy Abstract Minimalist Encaustic Wall Sculpture in Black and White)
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
Hudson Valley artist, Donise English, in 2022 hand-stitched paper, beeswax (encaustic) and thread 36 x 10
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wire

Specifically Nowhere, Yellow (Abstract Geometric Painting with Grids on Yellow)
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
background "Specifically, Nowhere (Yellow)" made by Hudson Valley artist, Donise English, in 2022 gouache
Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Gouache, Archival Paper, Color Pencil, Graphite

Grey, Orange & Blue Plan (Bold Abstract Geometric Framed Painting)
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
artists, Donise English, in 2022 Graphite, colored pencil, and acrylic painting on vellum 24 x 18 inches
Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Gouache, Archival Paper, Color Pencil, Graphite

Blue & Grey Green Plan: Abstract Geometric Framed Painting in Cool Toned Palette
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
by Hudson Valley artists, Donise English, in 2022 Graphite, colored pencil, and acrylic painting on
Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Gouache, Archival Paper, Color Pencil, Graphite

Black, Gold & Beige Plan (Abstract Geometric Framed Painting in Neutral Palette)
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
Valley artists, Donise English, in 2022 Graphite, colored pencil, and acrylic painting on vellum 24 x 18
Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Gouache, Archival Paper, Color Pencil, Graphite

Busy Blue (Abstract Checkered Pattern Gouache and Collage on Paper)
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
Donise English Busy Blue, 2020 14" X 17" gouache and collage on paper This abstract geometric
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Gouache

Layered Plan #3 (Abstract Geometric Black & White Mixed Media Collage on Paper)
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
"Layered Plan #3", made by Hudson Valley artist, Donise English, in 2009 13 x 10 inches, 21.5 x 17.5 inches
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Gouache, Archival Paper

Layered Plan #6 (Abstract Geometric Black & White Mixed Media Collage on Paper)
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
"Layered Plan #6", made by Hudson Valley artist, Donise English, in 2009 15 x 12 inches, 21.5 x 17.5 inches
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Paper, Ink, Gouache

Yellow & Red Grid (Abstract Geometric Mixed Media Painting on Paper, Framed)
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
frame 'Yellow and Red Grid' by Donise English 30 x 22 inches unframed, 37 x 29 inches custom frame with
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Archival Paper

Little Blue (Abstract Geometric Mixed Media Encaustic Work on Wooden Panel)
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
tactile quality which is characteristic of the artist's aesthetic. English's work celebrates the quirky
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Acrylic, Archival Paper, Encaustic, Board

HAC Brummett Lawyer, Dickens, Texas, from On The Plains
By Peter Brown
Located in Dallas, TX
Edition of 25 Signed and numbered by Peter Brown. On The Plains (1999) Available in additional
Category

1980s Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Inkjet

Blue Twisting Grid (Abstract Geometric Work on Paper, Custom Light Wood Frame)
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
Twisting Grid' by Donise English 30 x 22 inches unframed, 37 x 29 inches custom frame with non-glare plexi
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Acrylic, Gouache, Archival Paper, Graphite

Untitled White 1 (Abstract Geometric Mixed Media Work on Wooden Panel)
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
certainly exhibits a tactile quality which is characteristic of the artist's aesthetic. English's work
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Acrylic, Gouache, Archival Paper, Graphite

Untitled White 2 (Abstract Geometric Mixed Media Work on Wooden Panel)
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
which is characteristic of the artist's aesthetic. English's work celebrates the quirky, unexpected
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Acrylic, Gouache, Archival Paper, Graphite

Net (Non-Representational Painting of Yellow Grid on Wood Panel)
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
-based artist, Donise English, who received her MFA from Bard College and is currently a Professor of
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Encaustic, Wood Panel

White What's Left (Contemporary Abstract Painting with Colorful Paper Collage)
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
work on wood panel was created by Poughkeepsie-based artist, Donise English, who received her MFA from
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Encaustic, Wood Panel

Space House (Contemporary Quirky Abstract Encaustic Painting on Square Panel)
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
Space House (Contemporary Quirky Abstract Encaustic Painting on Square Panel) by Donise English 22
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Encaustic, Gouache, Wood Panel

Baby Face (Abstract Encasutic Mixed Media in Pale Blue, Orange, Charcoal)
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
/orange colored form. Donise English created this work in 2011 by layering the medium repetitively in
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Encaustic

Nan's Lair (Large Abstract Geometric Painting in Bright Yellow, Blue, & Pink)
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
abstract oil painting on canvas was created by Poughkeepsie-based artist, Donise English, who received her
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Untitled (Large Graphic Abstract Painting on Canvas in Teal and Peach)
By Donise English
Located in Hudson, NY
abstract oil painting was created by Poughkeepsie-based artist Donise English. A large teal block, slightly
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Salisbury Plain, Late Spring, Oil on Panel Painting by Martin Yeoman
By Martin Yeoman
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Salisbury Plain, Late Spring, Oil on Panel Painting by Martin Yeoman B. 1953 Additional
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Panel

Portrait of a Judge, 17th Century English Oil Portrait Painting
Located in London, GB
handmade frame This is a attention-holding portrait of a 17th century English judge in his judicial robes
Category

17th Century English School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

“Lilies” realist oil paint still life with landscape in background en plain air
By Melissa Franklin Sanchez
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
humanistic studies: Art, Music, English Literature, Performing Arts and Ballet. In 2003 she completed an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Copper

A Rendezvous in the Park. Young Lovers Meeting Out of Plain Sight. Victorian Art
By William Arthur Breakspeare
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
William Arthur Breakspeare. English ( b.1855 - d.1914 ). A Rendezvous in the Park in the Autumn
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

English Staffordshire Bowl
Located in Wilson, NC
English Staffordshire bowl, this early 19th century bowl is likely from the Spode factory , the
Category

Antique 1830s English Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

English Staffordshire Bowl
English Staffordshire Bowl
H 4 in W 11.25 in D 10.75 in
Lap Over Edge Plain by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 56 Pcs
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
death. His patterns Chrysanthemum (formally Indian Chrysanthemum) and English King are some of the most
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Neoclassical English Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A simple neoclassical English fireplace in veined white marble. The moulded jambs surmounted by
Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Neoclassical English Fireplace
Neoclassical English Fireplace
H 50.75 in W 59.5 in D 8.13 in
English Walnut Secretary
Located in Wilson, NC
English walnut secretary, the top with cove cornice above double ''tombstone''raised panel doors
Category

Antique 1760s English Secretaires

Materials

Brass

English Walnut Secretary
English Walnut Secretary
H 83 in W 37.5 in D 23.5 in
An English Brass Fender
Located in London, GB
An English brass fender with moulded base and plain top rail. 19th century. External Width: 1390
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass

An English Brass Fender
An English Brass Fender
H 5.38 in W 54.75 in D 14.13 in
English Regency Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
English Regency marble fireplace, of understated design, the rectangular shelf above plain frieze
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Carrara Marble

English Regency Marble Fireplace
English Regency Marble Fireplace
H 43.51 in W 60.04 in D 7.09 in
English Minton Pottery Platter
Located in Wilson, NC
English Staffordshire platter, the rim has stylized flowers on a light blue background; the border
Category

Antique 1860s English Platters and Serveware

Materials

Paint, Pottery

English Minton Pottery Platter
English Minton Pottery Platter
H 2.13 in W 21.25 in D 17 in
English Wrought Iron Firegrate
Located in London, GB
An English wrought iron firegrate with straight front bars and plain circular paterae. Shaped
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

English Wrought Iron Firegrate
English Wrought Iron Firegrate
H 17.38 in W 21.13 in D 10 in
Antique English Oak Trestle Table
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique English oak trestle table, with beautiful patina, in the Charles II 17th century style. It
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Charles II Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique English Oak Trestle Table
Antique English Oak Trestle Table
H 28.5 in W 57 in D 26.5 in
An English Marble Bolection Fireplace
Located in London, GB
with plain footblocks below. English, 19th century. Additional information: Shelf Width: 1584 mm / 62
Category

Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

An English Marble Bolection Fireplace
An English Marble Bolection Fireplace
H 45.63 in W 62.38 in D 4.88 in
English Oval Plates with Fish
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
English Vistorian oval plates with FISH - marked "Woods Ivory Ware - England ". Price for anyone
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

English Oval Plates with Fish
English Oval Plates with Fish
H 11.03 in W 13.98 in D 1.19 in
1830s English Sterling Silver Teapot
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique William IV English sterling silver teapot; an addition
Category

Antique 1830s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

1830s English Sterling Silver Teapot
1830s English Sterling Silver Teapot
H 5.7 in W 6.6 in D 10.5 in
Antique English Sterling Biscuit Box
By Martin Hall & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the ornamental silverware collection This exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English
Category

Vintage 1910s British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Biscuit Box
Antique English Sterling Biscuit Box
H 7.6 in W 6.1 in D 6.1 in
English "Pitch'' Pine Carved Pedestal
Located in Wilson, NC
English ''pitch'' pine carved pedestal, this four sided piece has a plain top with engraved circle
Category

Antique 1890s English Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Pine

Georgian English Sterling Silver Argyle
By William Plummer
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver argyle, an addition
Category

Antique 1780s English George III Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

17th Century English Oak Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable 17th century English William and Mary oak table with a three-plank top over a plain
Category

Antique Late 17th Century English William and Mary Side Tables

Materials

Oak

17th Century English Oak Table
17th Century English Oak Table
H 27.5 in W 31 in D 23.5 in
Shabby Chic English Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
corbels, with plain frieze and shaped shelf, English, circa 1900. Measurements: Shelf width: 1120 mm / 44
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Stone

Shabby Chic English Stone Fireplace
Shabby Chic English Stone Fireplace
H 47.25 in W 44 in D 6 in
English Fireplace in York Stone
Located in London, GB
An English fireplace in York stone. The plain jambs surmounted by brackets, with moulded shelf
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Stone

English Fireplace in York Stone
English Fireplace in York Stone
H 43.25 in W 56.88 in D 9 in
English Rustic Antique Side Table
Located in Dallas, TX
English rustic antique side table was hand-crafted using fine oak with burl elm veneer on the
Category

Early 20th Century English British Colonial End Tables

Materials

Brass

English Rustic Antique Side Table
English Rustic Antique Side Table
H 30 in W 42 in D 19 in
19th Century English Limestone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A 19th century English limestone fireplace, with armorial shield to centre, flanked by serpents
Category

Antique 19th Century British Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Limestone

English Georgian Mahogany Side Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
of relatively plain form in terms of its rectangular shape the table boasts a real touch of elegance
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English Georgian Mahogany Side Table
English Georgian Mahogany Side Table
H 30 in W 32.75 in D 18.5 in
George III English Sterling Silver Salver
By Hannam & Crouch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique Georgian English sterling silver salver, part of our antique dining collection
Category

Antique 1790s English George III Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian English Sterling Silver Funnel
By Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique Georgian English sterling silver funnel; an addition to our silver wine and drinks
Category

Antique 17th Century British George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Newcastle English Sterling Silver Sugar Basket
By Thomas Wheatley
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique William IV Newcastle English sterling silver sugar basket by Thomas Wheatley; part
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique English Steel Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
finials. Plain wings with decorative burning bars and a fireback with oval patarae and bell drop drapery
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

Antique English Steel Fire Grate
Antique English Steel Fire Grate
H 32.29 in W 27.56 in D 17.33 in
19th Century English Transferware Bowl
Located in New York, NY
geometric shapes, while the exterior is a plain white with circular vignettes repeating the interior pattern
Category

Antique 19th Century English Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Antique English Sterling Silver Presentation Salver
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George VI English sterling silver salver; an addition to our range of
Category

Vintage 1930s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian English Sterling Silver Salver
By Matthew Cooper 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver salver; an addition to
Category

Antique 1720s English George II Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Georgian English Sterling Silver Sugar Basket
By William Stroud
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver sugar basket; an addition to our
Category

Antique 1790s English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1960s English Sterling Silver Photograph Frame
By Joseph Gloster
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver photograph frame
Category

Vintage 1960s English Picture Frames

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal plain English for your home. Each plain English for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, pottery and creamware. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect plain English — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A plain English made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one plain English that is appealing in its simplicity, but Tiffany & Co. and Gorham Manufacturing Company produced versions that are worth a look.

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