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Regency Serving Pieces

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
19th C. English Silver Plated Regency Paw Foot Samovar with Lions by Folgate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th Century English Silver Plate Regency Paw Foot Samovar with Lions by Folgate with Monogram. Item features monogram "HIS" to front, lion head handles with drop rings, removable st...
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19th Century Antique Regency Serving Pieces

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Silver Plate

Vintage Regency Buccellati Sterling Silver Poppy Salt Cellars - Set of 5
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous set of five vintage Regency salt cellars. Made by the iconic Buccellati group and marked on the bottom. Their coveted Poppy design in the small size. Acquired from a Palm ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Regency Serving Pieces

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Sterling Silver

Flight Barr & Barr Oval Platter or Tray w Brown Vines & Berries, 1815-1820
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Flight Barr & Barr Oval Platter or Tray w Brown Vines & Berries, 1815-1820
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1810s British Antique Regency Serving Pieces

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Porcelain

Early English Regency Black Tole Cheese Coaster with Ornate Painting
Located in Louisville, KY
In the category of perfectly fitting for diverse décor that calls for uniquely rich touches, this English Regency Black Tole Cheese Coaster tops the short list. Done in ebonized blac...
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1830s English Antique Regency Serving Pieces

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Metal

Antique English Regency Silver Plated Greek Key Cake Basket Serving Platter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Regency Silver Plated Greek Key Cake Basket Serving Platter. Item features a serving handle, Greek key design, pedestal base, beaded trim, very nice antique item, gre...
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19th Century Antique Regency Serving Pieces

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Silver Plate

English Regency Brass Hot Water Urn
Located in New York, NY
English Regency Brass Hot Water urn, samovar, or spirit heater, of spherical form on four legs with lions feet, on conforming plinth, apparently ...
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19th Century Antique Regency Serving Pieces

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Brass

Large Vintage Oval Modern Silver Plated Food Serving Dish Dome Cover
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Vintage Oval Modern 22" Silver Plated Food Serving Dish Dome Cover. Item features a large impressive oval size, ornate handle, very nice vintage item,...
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Mid-20th Century Regency Serving Pieces

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Silver Plate

19th Century English Sheffield Silver Plate Fine Food Warmer Dish Walker Knowles
By Walker, Knowles & Co.
Located in Savannah, GA
Sheffield silver large size tureen marked on the inside of the lid with a cross over a globe and the initials ITC which indicates it was made by Walker, Knowles and Co., 47 Burgess S...
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1840s English Antique Regency Serving Pieces

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Sheffield Plate

Mid 18th Century George Ill Mahogany Dumbwaiter
Located in west palm beach, FL
A gorgeous vintage George III style mahogany dumbwaiter with central baluster and three shelves, each with fluted piecrust edges, resting on a tripod of Queen Anne pad feet. Acquired...
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Mid-18th Century North American Antique Regency Serving Pieces

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Mahogany

Antique 1835 Moses Brent Sterling Silver Whaletail Nut Dish Salt Cellar 90g
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early 19th century individual nut / bonbon / bone dish / salt cellar by London silversmith Moses Brent, 1835. Features a scalloped boat shape, fluted...
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1830s Antique Regency Serving Pieces

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Regency Style Silver Plated Steel Round Chafing Dish Service Piece with
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Regency Style silver plated steel Round Chafing dish service piece with Lions. Item features a removable interior divider, lion paw feet, lion hea...
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Early 20th Century Regency Serving Pieces

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Silver Plate

Antique Decorative Serving Tray, English, Inlaid, Afternoon Tea, Regency, 1830
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative serving tray. An English, mahogany and boxwood afternoon tea tray, dating to the Regency period, circa 1830. S...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Serving Pieces

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Boxwood

WM Rogers & Sons Spring Flowers 2092 Silver Plated Platter Serving Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
WM Rogers & Sons Spring flowers 2092 silver plated 28" platter serving tray. Item features a heavy silverplate tray, ornate twin handles with shells, raised ...
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Early 20th Century Regency Serving Pieces

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Silver Plate

Vintage Eton Dolphin Handle Clam Shell Silver Plated Electrified Bun Warmer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Eton Dolphin Handle Clam shell silver plate Electrified Bun Warmer. Item featured is raised on 3 paw feet, smiling dolphin finial handle, hinged cla...
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Mid-20th Century Regency Serving Pieces

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Silver Plate

Silver Plated Samovar Coffee Tea Urn Regency Lions By International Silver Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Silver plated Samovar coffee tea Urn Regency lions By International Silver Co. Item features removable lid and bunson burner, lion head, drop ring handles, wooden finial, original st...
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Early 20th Century English Regency Serving Pieces

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Silver Plate

Vintage Cheshire S.P.C. 846 Silver Plated Covered Vegetable Serving Dish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cheshire S.P.C. 846 silver plated covered vegetable serving dish. Item features a covered dish with twin handle lid, oval shape, very ni...
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Early 20th Century Regency Serving Pieces

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Silver Plate

Regency Carved Rosewood Tea Ploy
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality Regency carved rosewood tea ploy, circa 1830. A top quality piece in the manner of Gillows. A very rare find. Solid, no loose joints and no ...
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1830s Antique Regency Serving Pieces

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Rosewood

Flight & Barr Worcester Botanical Porcelain Plate
Located in Downingtown, PA
Flight & Barr Worcester Botanical Porcelain plate, circa 1792-1800 The Flight & Barr porcelain dessert plate has a simple purple flower to the center with a gilt line surround. The wide, shaped rim is finely painted with three different alternating flowers- a yellow rose, a red carnation, and a pink double-headed plant with a gilded rim. Measure: Diameter: 7 3...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Regency Serving Pieces

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Porcelain

Regency Spode Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Blue Tazza
Located in Downingtown, PA
Spode Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Tazza Early-19th century The Spode pottery underglaze blue Greek pattern has an oval shaped top with a central des...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Serving Pieces

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Pearlware, Pottery

Josiah Wedgwood 'Pembroke Castle' Ships & Floral Steel Gray Transferware Platter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Josiah Wedgwood ‘Pembroke Castle’ pattern transferware platter, Burslem, Staffordshire, circa 1820-1840. An earthenware body showing a central image of sailors rowing to and fro...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Regency Serving Pieces

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Creamware

Set of 10 Desert or Sandwich Plates porcelain Hand Painted Scenes, Circa 1825
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an early 19th century high quality porcelain Serving Set of two large serving plates plus 8 matching side plates, all hand painted with different scenes, which we attribute to Rockingham or another quality Staffordshire, English pottery and dating from the late Georgian Regency period, circa 1825 to 1835. Dimensions; 2 x Large plates : 9.5 inches diameter, 8 x side plate : 6~7/8 inches diameter. All pieces are beautifully hand painted with different landscape scenes of cathedrals, churches, castles, ruins, bridges etc, set in panels, against intricately gilded detailed decoration, within a lovely salmon ground colour. Overall a beautifully hand painted, fine quality, early English...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Serving Pieces

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Porcelain

James Dixon & Sons Sheffield England Silverplate Meat Dish Serving Dome Lid
Located in Philadelphia, PA
James Dixon & Sons Sheffield England silverplate 16" meat dish serving dome lid. Item features signature and hallmarks, ornately cast leafy acanthus ...
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Early 20th Century English Regency Serving Pieces

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Silver Plate

Large Cut Glass Regency Celery Vase, Circa 1820
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A large cut glass Regency Celery vase, Circa 1820. A large goblet-shaped celery vase cut with a diamond and peacock feather pattern. A large goblet-sha...
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1820s English Antique Regency Serving Pieces

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Glass

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 Serving Pieces

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Brass

Antique Sterling Silver Samovar by Paul Storr in the Regency Style
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, antique George III English sterling silver samovar made by Paul Storr in the Regency style; an addi...
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Early 1800s English Antique Regency Serving Pieces

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Old Sheffield Silver Plate Venison Dish with Cover
Located in New Orleans, LA
This grand venison meat dish is masterfully crafted of fine Old Sheffield silver plate. A product of Regency ingenuity, this dish is crafted with ...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Serving Pieces

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Sheffield Plate

Vintage Meissen Lidded Tureen with Putto Figure
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Blue crossed swords mark to the base. A footed bowl with a wide sight scalloped gilt rim with shell and acanthus leaf handles and decorated with insects and flowers. The lid is decor...
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Early 20th Century European Regency Serving Pieces

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Porcelain

Italy Richard Ginori Mid-18th Century Porcelain Coffee Pot with Flowers Decor
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an Italian porcelain piece handmade by Richard Ginori. The high quality of this Italian production of Doccia, is recognizable at first glance. The flower decoration with pink...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Regency Serving Pieces

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Porcelain

Regency Crystal and Ormolu Epergne
Located in New Orleans, LA
The grandeur of Regency design meets superb workmanship in this cast ormolu epergne. Three imposing sphinxes support each corner, reflecting the fascination with Egyptian antiquity...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Serving Pieces

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Crystal, Bronze

Regency English Cheese Coaster in Ebonized Tole
Located in Houston, TX
Regency English cheese coaster in ebonized tole with gilded detail. Nice large size in excellent condition. Note: Original/early finish on antique and vintage metal will include som...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Serving Pieces

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Steel

Early 19th Century Regency Metal Serving or Drinks Tray
Located in Kastrup, DK
A small rectangular Regency toleware tray, with brass loop handles on the side. The center of the tray is decorated with a hand painted portrait of young woman, with a basket of flo...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Serving Pieces

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Metal

Regency Sheffield Silver Plate Bread Basket, England, circa 1820
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large Sheffield silver plate Regency period gondola shape bread basket with loop ring handles, England, early 19th century.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Serving Pieces

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Silver Plate

Wonderful International Sterling Silver Round Regency Centerpiece Bowl on Stand
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful international sterling silver round regency centerpiece bowl on stand.
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20th Century American Regency Serving Pieces

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Sterling Silver

Regency Period 'Fiddle' Sterling Silver Straining Spoon Chawner & Co. 1811
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1811 by Eley, Fearn & Chawner, this handsome, Regency Period, antique sterling silver straining spoon, is in 'Fiddle' pa...
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1810s English Antique Regency Serving Pieces

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Sterling Silver

Two Pairs of Regency-Period Silver-Gilt Grape Shears
Located in New Orleans, LA
Comprised of silver-gilt, these two pairs of beautifully crafted grape shears were designed and manufactured in by famed London silversmiths William Eley and William Fearn. The pairs’ handles are cast elegantly with Bacchanal motifs of fruiting grape vines and baskets bursting with fresh produce. Once used for snipping grapes, these Regency-period scissors bear the monogram “AD” for their original 1815 owner and boast an impressive royal English provenance. Hallmarked London 1815 with maker's mark of "WE / WF" Measures: 7 1/4" length x 2 1/4" width Provenance: Gifted as a wedding present from H.R.H. The Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Serving Pieces

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Silver

Paul Storr Silver-Gilt Grape Shears
Located in New Orleans, LA
An incredibly rare and exceptional pair of grape shears by Paul Storr, one of the most esteemed silversmiths in history. With handles laden with grapevine...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Serving Pieces

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Silver

Food Warmer with Brass Stand, Two Available
Located in Sheffield, MA
Large covered stainless steel buffet food warmer with decorative brass frame. Shelf below to hold heating units. Without the top, the base can be use as a ...
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Early 20th Century Regency Serving Pieces

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Fine Regency Period Sterling Silver Sugar Sifter, Hallmarked Glasgow, 1826
By John Mitchell
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A fine early 19th century George IV sterling silver sugar sifting ladle, showing a finely pierced bowl and bearing Glasgow Hallmarks with date marks f...
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Early 19th Century Scottish Antique Regency Serving Pieces

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Sterling Silver

Regency Ridgway Porcelain Fruit Coolers, Covers and Liners
Located in Downingtown, PA
The Ridgway porcelain coolers are decorated in pattern #1173. They have a circular body raised on three dolphin feet and trefoil base and painted with flo...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Serving Pieces

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Porcelain

Regency Chamberlain Worcester Porcelain Large Botanical Dish
Located in Downingtown, PA
Antique English Chamberlain Worcester porcelain large botanical specimen oval dish, circa 1815. The large Chamberlain Worcester dish is painted o...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Serving Pieces

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Porcelain

Early 19th Century Regency Spode Pair of Porcelain Dessert Dishes
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century Regency Spode pair of porcelain hand painted dessert dishes of circular form with lobed gilded rim, decorated to the edge with gilded egg and dart motif against gr...
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1810s British Antique Regency Serving Pieces

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Porcelain

Brass and Leopard Print Server or Bar
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Midcentury two-tiered bar or server with a brass frame having pine apple finials and hoofed feet. The service area has a removable tray that features leopard print under glass on bot...
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20th Century Philippine Regency Serving Pieces

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Brass

Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Platter with Cobalt and Gold Handpainted Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This refined Early Modernist porcelain oval serving platter by Royal Crown Derby was realized in England, circa 1820. The center of the piece offers channeled forms resembling a styl...
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1820s English Antique Regency Serving Pieces

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Gold

Wonderful Pair Dore Bronze Cherubs Putti Scalloped Crystal Compotes Centerpieces
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful pair of crystal scalloped compotes held by gilt bronze winged cherubs putti on etched pedestal stands. Measures: 9" W x 8" H.
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1930s French Vintage Regency Serving Pieces

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Crystal, Bronze

Antique English Regency Silver Plated Figural Samovar Coffee Tea Dispenser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Regency silver plated figural samovar coffee tea dispenser. Circa Early 1900s. Measurements: 15" H x 11" W x 11.5" D.
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Early 20th Century Regency Serving Pieces

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Silver Plate

A.B. Savory & Sons Sheffield England Regency Greek Key Silver Plated Dome Cover
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A.B. Savory & Sons Sheffield England Regency Greek Key Silver Plated Dome Cover. Item features an ornate handle, floral shield and drape engraving, Gre...
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Early 1900s Antique Regency Serving Pieces

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Silver Plate

Vtg Legion Utensils Copper & Brass Oval Chafing Dish Warming Tray Serving Pan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Legion Utensils Copper & Brass Oval Chafing Dish Warming Tray Serving Pan. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 16" H x 21.75" W x 13" D.
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Mid-20th Century Regency Serving Pieces

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Copper, Stainless Steel

Regency serving pieces for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Regency serving pieces for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage serving pieces created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, silver and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Regency serving pieces 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 serving pieces, popular names associated with this style include International Silver, Paul Storr, Spode, and Chamberlains Worcester. 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 serving pieces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $89 and tops out at $98,500 while the average work can sell for $995.

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