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Regency Decorative Objects

REGENCY STYLE

Like France’s Empire style, Regency-style furniture was rooted in neoclassicism; the characteristics of its bedroom furniture, armchairs, dining room tables and other items include clean lines, angular shapes and elegant details.

Dating roughly from the 1790s to 1830s, antique Regency-style furniture gets its name from Prince George of Wales — formally King George IV — who became Prince Regent in 1811 after his father, George III, was declared unfit to rule. England’s Regency style is one of the styles represented in Georgian furniture.

George IV’s arts patronage significantly influenced the development of the Regency style, such as the architectural projects under John Nash, which included the renovation of Buckingham House into the formidable Buckingham Palace with a grand neoclassical facade. Celebrated designers of the period include Thomas Sheraton, Henry Holland and Thomas Hope. Like Nash, Hope instilled his work with classical influences, such as saber-legged chairs based on the ancient Greek klismos. He is credited with introducing the term “interior decoration” to English with the 1807 publishing of Household Furniture and Interior Decoration.

Although more subdued than previous styles like Rococo and Baroque, Regency interiors incorporated copious use of chintz fabrics and wallpaper adorned in chinoiserie-style art. Its furniture featured fine materials and luxurious embellishments. Furniture maker George Bullock, for instance, regularly used detailed wood marquetry and metal ornaments on his pieces.

Archaeological discoveries in Egypt and Greece informed Regency-era details, such as carved scrollwork, sphinxes and palmettes, as well as the shape of furniture. A Roman marble cinerary chest, for example, would be reinterpreted into a wooden cabinet. The Napoleonic Wars also inspired furniture, with martial designs like tented beds and camp-style chairs becoming popular. While the reddish-brown mahogany was prominent in this range of pieces, imported woods like zebrawood and ebony were increasingly in demand.

Find a collection of antique Regency tables, seating, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Regency
Pair of Large Antique Silver Candlesticks, 800 Silver from Italy
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of large antique silver candlesticks, beautifully decorated with ornate ornaments. The candlesticks are stamped with an 800 mark and ...
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1920s Italian Vintage Regency Decorative Objects

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Silver

Pair of English Spill Vases, Children, Stonehenge and Bird, Regency, ca 1820
Located in London, GB
This is a super charming pair of spill vases made by an unknown Staffordshire maker in about 1820. In the early 19th Century there were at some ...
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1820s British Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Maitland Smith Tole Metal Italian Green Orange Planter Pot Wastebasket Trashcan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maitland Smith Tole Metal Italian Green Orange Planter Pot Wastebasket Trashcan. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 13" H x 8.5" W x 8.5" D.
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Late 20th Century Philippine Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Antique English Porcelain Dish Made in England Circa 1820 Decorated with Roses
Located in Katonah, NY
A delightful English porcelain dish made circa 1820 hand-painted with exquisite flowers on crisp white porcelain. In the center is a lovely pink rose. Other roses, forget me nots, an...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand
Located in Savannah, GA
This early 19th century lap desk is constructed of flame grain Honduras mahogany and features the original brass fittings and an embossed leather...
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1810s English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Regency Anglo Indian Quill Work Vizagapatam Sandalwood Sewing Box
Located in New York, NY
This fine Regency period quill work, bone, ivory & sandalwood sewing box with intact interior w sewing implements.
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Early 19th Century Indian Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone, Sandalwood, Ivory

English Regency Bronze & Ormolu Triple Branch Candelabra
Located in Folkestone, GB
A very fine quality early 19th century English bronze & ormolu three branch candelabra. Each branch has a shaped bronze candleholder above gilded dri...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Extremely Rare Pair of Regency Cast-Iron Sarcophagus Shaped Strong Boxes
Located in Benington, Herts
An extremely rare pair of Regency cast-iron sarcophagus shaped strong boxes. Regency, circa 1820 Painted to simulate palisander wood and with parcel-gilt, the cavetto-moulded hinged lids cast with flower sprays above foliate-cast bands over front panels relieved with river gods within canted corners cast with standing muses, the sides with lion mask and ring handles over leafy aprons on massive lion’s paw feet; the Brahmah type lock stamped “T. Davis from London” and impressed with the Royal Crown. These extraordinary pieces are modelled on Regency wine coolers. The forms are classic Greco-Roman revival with the boat-hook handles, mythic figures and the overall sarcophagus pattern. You would struggle to find one let alone a pair. Good items for any collection. Research on going into these strong boxes but we have found possible information on the lock stamped Davis….(historyoflocks ) The relationship of King George III and George Davis of Windsor, who was locksmith in ordinary to His Majesty. Davis, in 1799, invented and patented a unique style of lock, which was also beautifully engraved with a warning not to make duplicate keys. Sensitive government secrets always demanded, then as today, locks that were state of the art. Davis locks ended up on government dispatch boxes...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

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Iron

Wonderful Antique English Penwork Sewing Box / Basket c.1820
Located in Bath, GB
An absolutely charming Regency sewing box in the form of a basket with it's original bentwood folding swing handle. The domed top features a figu...
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1810s English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

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Wood, Bentwood

Antique Brass Inlaid English Regency Mahogany Double Tea Caddy Box 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb Example of an English Regency well grained Mahogany Double Tea Caddy of traditional rectangular outline, with lavish brass scrolling inlay decoration and complete fitted inter...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

French Empire Ormolu and Marble Mantel Clock, ca.1790
Located in Warsaw, PL
This antique mantel clock was created in Paris at the end of 18th century. The main body of the mantel clock is made of white marble along with Napoleon red marble fragment at the base,which makes the mantel clock look rich and lavish. On top of the clock is located a marble sphere and throughout the piece are visible gilt bronze strips...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Regency Decorative Objects

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Marble

Pair of Regency Mahogany and Brass Bound Peat Buckets
Located in Essex, MA
Each with brass bail handle and cylindrical bucket with brass liners and outer strapping. One bucket with notched side to serve a dual purpose as a plate carrier. Lovely on either si...
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1820s English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

English 20th Century Sterling Silver and Tortoise Shell Inkwell
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning sterling silver inkwell with an inlaid tortoise shell lid. Circa 1912. Glass liner is missing.
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20th Century English Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Regency Toleware Footed Coal Box or Scuttle with Brass Handles
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique metal coal box or coal scuttle is presumably made in England during the 1820s in the Regency period and style. The box is constructed of th...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Fine Pair of Early 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Campana Shaped Urns
Located in London, GB
A pair of early 19th century bronze and ormolu Campana shaped urns, having moulded and beaded rims with satire mask handles, raised on leaf decorat...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Grand Tour Urn Vase, Early 19th Century
Located in Richmond, London
A charming Grand Tour style porcelain vase, matte black ground with polychrome decorations in ancient Greek style,  English, mid-19th century.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of Grand Tour Borghese or Medici Bronze Campana Urns Vases Marble
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Impressive Pair of Grand Tour Twin Handle Patinated Bronze Medici Urns of Campagne outline, of compact and heavy proportions. Second quarter of the Nineteenth Century. Firmly attribu...
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19th Century French Antique Regency Decorative Objects

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Siena Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Inkwell Regency Gilded Bronze Porcelain England \\\'800
Located in Milano, IT
Porcelain inkwell, with a shaped body entirely enamelled with chinoiserie-style motifs: there are large red flowers on a decorated blue background, on the sides two reserves in which...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique English Lustreware Berry Saucer or Trinket Dish
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century English soft paste porcelain lusterware saucer or trinket dish. Hand painted berry and vine motif. No makers mark or sig...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

New Hall Porcelain Dish Bat Printed Pattern in Manner of Adam Buck, Ca 1820
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a bone china porcelain Dish or Stand by New Hall dating to the Georgian Regency period of the early 19th century, circa 1820. The dish is well potted on a low foot. The decoration is bat printed in the manner of Adam Buck...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Large Late Regency Burr Elm and Boxwood Strung Work Box
Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
A large late Regency burr elm and boxwood strung work box, the sarcophagus shaped lift-off lid enclosing a void with removable borders, the drawer with a compartmentalized interior.
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1830s English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Burl

Antique Regency Box in Rosewood with Inlaid Ebony and Brass, English, circa 1820
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Antique Regency box in rosewood with inlaid ebony and brass decorative bands, with exceptional brass hardware, English, circa 1820.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Good Quality Regency ‘Egyptian Style’ Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Grant
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A good quality Regency ‘Egyptian style’ mahogany longcase clock by John Grant, the case surmounted by Egyptian columns with heads and feet of ca...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany

English Regency Mahogany and Satinwood Cellarette with Orig. Brass Liner C. 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Regency mahogany and satinwood wine cellarette with original fitted brass liner, checkered ebony and satinwood inlays, embossed brass foliage side panels, original gilt circu...
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Early 1800s English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pot Metal Elephant Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Well casted, heavy, pot metal elephant sculpture, circa 1970s. #1363.
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20th Century American Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Regency Floor-Standing Candleholder or Candelabra of Brass from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English tall floor-standing candleholder or candelabra of brass from the Regency era, featuring a top with two rotating serpentine candleholders with tassel design, each inser...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Fine Pair of Regency Storm Lights by Cheney London
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine pair of regency storm lights on gilt lacquer and bronze tripod bases patented by Cheney london issuing most unusual emerald green shades. The l...
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1810s English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair Regency Period Bronzed Giltwood Torchères
Located in Lymington, GB
A fine and rare pair of English Regency period torchères, or stands (or candle stands) in the manner of Thomas Hope. Circa 1810. Both are raised on tapering simulated-bronze column supports with circular tops and fluted gilt collars, on concave-sided triform bases with winged-panther mask monopodia. The column bases issue from spreading, gilded, carved lotuses. These antique torcheres might also be referred to as columns, ornamental stands, candle sticks, or candelabra. In superb condition throughout. Literature: ‘Thomas Hope – Regency Designer’ ed. David Watkin & Philip Hewat-Jaboor, Yale University Press, New Haven and London (2008). The Aurora Room, Duchess Street, photo from V & A Museum, fig. 68-1, p. 378. The Royal Collection, HM Queen Elizabeth II, RCIN 588- 1-2, 45- 1-2, figs. 78-2, 78-3, p. 396. The Faringdon Collection, Buscot Park, Oxfordshire, illustr. 88, p. 414. The pair of stands we are offering here correspond closely to the pair in the Faringdon Collection (see above). Watkin and Hewat-Jaboor state; ‘’A ‘Roman’ stand of this precise design, perhaps an imaginative variation on one published by Visconti*, is illustrated in ‘Household Furniture’, plate L, number 2… Hope also owned several classical Roman candelabra...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Giltwood

Pair Worcester Porcelain Pink and Gold Dinner Plates England circa 1820
Located in Katonah, NY
The sweetness of the beautiful pink band is tempered by the brown leaves and berries and the gilded vines surrounding it. The bright white porcelain allows the pink enamels and the g...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Two Pairs of Derby Porcelain Shaped Dishes Hand-Painted England, Circa 1810
Located in Katonah, NY
This group of four Derby Porcelain dishes was hand-painted in England circa 1810. An exquisite design of curling feathers and neoclassical objects d...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Regency Bronze Figures of Reclining Whippets on Green Marble Bases
Located in Stamford, CT
A very fine pair of English Regency bronze whippets or greyhounds on verdi antico marble book form bases, after Thomas Weeks. Each dog sculpture is beautifully cast with their individual personalities. Clearly after, and possibly by, Thomas Weeks. These whippets are resonant of the early nineteenth-century work of Thomas Weeks (d. 1834) who established a 'Royal Mechanical Museum' or emporium in Tichbourne Street in about 1797. The attractions included various animated animals and insects, ingenious clocks, musical instruments, elaborate temples, toys and other such peculiarities that appealed to the London public in the late 18th and early 19th Century (C. Gilbert, 'Some Weeks cabinets reconsidered', The Connoisseur, May 1971...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

English Regency Oak Jewelry Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
English Regency-style (19th century) pollard oak men's miniature jewelry cabinet with 2 doors and brass plume crest.      
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19th Century Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Regency Rosewood Bracket Clock, Richard Widenham, London, circa 1830
By Richard Widenham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An imposing Regency rosewood domed bracket clock, maker Richard Widenham, London, circa 1830. The rosewood veneered case with decorative beading to front, pierced brass side frets...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Scottish Regency Mahogany Hinged Cellarette with Original Lead Liner, Circa 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
Scottish Regency mahogany hinged cellarette with foliage cartouche, gadrooned molded edge, original brass circular side handles, lead lined interior with stopper, and resting on carved foliage scrolled triangular feet...
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1810s Scottish Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Lead

Early 19th Century English Regency Bracket Clock by T. & J. Ollivant
By Thomas Ollivant
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine English regency period bracket clock with rosewood case, surmounted by a pineapple finial on a bell shaped caddy over a double steeped plinth . Substantial 8 Day twin fusee movement striking the hours on original bell. The 8? painted enamel convex dial...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

English Regency Walnut Jewelry Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
English Regency-style (19th Century) walnut miniature jewelry cabinet with 2 doors and brass crest.   
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19th Century Antique Regency Decorative Objects

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Brass

Portrait of Infant Margarita Teresa Juan Bautista Martine Del Mazo Queen, Spain
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Portrait of the Infanta Margarita Teresa Juan Bautista Martínez del Mazo (Queen of Spain) A very sweet ...
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1820s Austrian Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Regency Mahogany Bracket Clock by George Grove, London
Located in Norwich, GB
Small regency bracket clock. Mahogany chamfered top case surmounted by a brass pineapple finial with brass inlay, standing on a raised plint...
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1820s English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Tall Case Clock by James Hogg, circa 1820
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 19th century tall case clock by James Hogg, from village of Gifford near Edinborough, circa 1820, with fine mahogany case, brass fin...
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1820s Scottish Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany

From the Collection of Mario Buatta a New Hall Saucer Dish Made England c-1810
Located in Katonah, NY
Provenance: The Private Collection of Mario Buatta Made by New Hall in England circa 1810, this is an exquisite dish with purple berries on a golden vine. The gilding is lavish, an...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

19th Century Anglo-Irish Cut Crystal Footed Bowl
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Anglo-Irish cut crystal footed bowl. Alternating cut prisms with excellent cutting throughout. Round stepped base on square plinth...
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1850s Irish Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Elaborate Regency Three Light Candelabra Attributed to Hancock & Rixion
By Hancock & Rixon
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An elaborate three light candelabra with a pillar and file cut base mounted with a central silver band decorated with finely feather cut rosettes and hung with rounded rule drops sur...
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1820s English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Regency Bronze Hound Dog Sculpture on Tortoiseshell Base
Located in New York, NY
Regency bronze hound dog sculpture on tortoiseshell base. English bronze hunting dog sculpture on original low sculpted plinth base sheathed in t...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

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Tortoise Shell, Wood

English Regency Fusee Mantel Clock, by Viner in Ormolu and Derbyshire Marble
Located in London, GB
English Regency ormolu and Derbyshire black marble mantel clock. Typical drum shaped clock, set on four elaborate ormolu toupee feet. The Derbyshire black marble base has an applied ...
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1820s English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

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Marble, Ormolu

Staffordshire Porcelain Campana Vase, Salmon, Gilt and Flowers, circa 1820
Located in London, GB
On offer is a very fine small porcelain campana vase made circa year 1820 by an unknown Staffordshire potter. The vase has a beautiful delicate salmon colored ground, rich gilding an...
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1820s English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Regency Round Dial Wall Clock by Thwaites and Reed, London
Located in Norwich, GB
English round dial wall clock by Thwaites and Reed. Mahogany round dial wall clock with cast brass bezel opening to a painted twelve inch dial sign...
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19th Century British Antique Regency Decorative Objects

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Mahogany

19th Century English Regency Sarcophagus Shaped Tea Caddy
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning early 19th century brass inlaid sarcophagus shaped tea caddy, with dome top opening to reveal an interior well fitted with twin compartments and a glass mixing bowl...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

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Brass

Regency Rosewood and Brass Candlestick Riser
Located in Essex, MA
Circular top with gallery over a spiral reeded support and circular molded base. Provenance Stair & Co.
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1810s English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Rosewood

Bronze and Ormolu Clock, 19th Century, French, Silk Suspension Striking
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century French bronze and ormolu eight day silk suspension striking clock contained in ornate case surmounted by well-cast and gadrooned urn...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Charming Diminutive 19th Century English Rosewood Step-Back Cupboard
Located in Buchanan, MI
A charming 19th century English diminutive step-back cupboard with two glazed doors over two drawers and two-paneled doors.
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19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Rosewood

English Regeny Cheese Wheel Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish English Regency cheese wheel stand date between 1811-1820 and is handcrafted of walnut with brass lion paw feet. The piece could be used to h...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

19th Century Brass and Iron Lion Andirons
Located in San Diego, CA
Luxurious and regal pair of 19th century iron and brass lion andirons. Beautifully sculpted, the brass lions, a symbol of regal strength, rest a top the a...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Iron

Regency Antique 19th Century Sarcophagus Shaped Burr Elm Tea Caddy
Located in Suffolk, GB
Regency antique 19th century burr elm tea caddy having a sarcophagus shaped lip which lifts to reveal two lidded compartments with original turned knobs, standing on small bun feet. ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Elm

Impressive Pair French Cut Crystal and Doré Bronze Figural Ormolu-Mounted Urns
Located in Roslyn, NY
An impressive pair of French cut crystal and doré bronze ormolu-mounted urns featuring figural handles.
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Early 20th Century French Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Early 19th Century English Regency Painted Rosewood Workbox, Circa 1790
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Early 19th century Regency hand-painted rosewood workbox with brass inlay, Circa 1790.
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1820s English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

19th Century Sea Captain's Tea Caddy
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 19th century sea captain's tea caddy, circa 1830, made of coramandel wood gathered in the Spice Islands China Trade, with sailor's grommet-spliced rope becket handles. The inte...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Regency Japanned Toleware Jardiniere
Located in Essex, MA
Circular with copper liner. Finely and beautifully decorated with Asian inspired gilded pavilions and landscapes in subtle colors and fine patina.
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1820s English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Tin

Neoclassical Biedermeier Box, Rosewood Veneer, Brass Inlays, England, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Neoclassical Biedermeie box, rosewood veneer, brass inlays, England, circa 1830 Beautiful rosewood/palisander veneered, French polished. Brass trims around the upper edge and bras...
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1830s English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Regency decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Regency decorative objects 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 decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Regency decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Spode, Staffordshire, Coalport Porcelain, and Royal Crown Derby Porcelain. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $95 and tops out at $445,948 while the average work can sell for $2,342.

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