Skip to main content

Regency Boxes

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.

4
to
2
1
4
4
4
61
52
33
21
17
16
12
11
5
4
4
3
2
2
1
3
1
1
1
Height
to
Width
to
3
3
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Style: Regency
Color:  Silver
Regency Style Sterling Silver Knife-Box-Form Tea Caddy with Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Regency style, sterling silver, knife-box-form tea caddy with hinged lid, American, Ca. 1910. Has a wreath-form cartouche, which is engraved with the script initials RA that look lik...
Category

1910s American Vintage Regency Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Regency Style Sterling Silver Knife-Box-Form Tea Caddy with Hinged Lid
Regency Style Sterling Silver Knife-Box-Form Tea Caddy with Hinged Lid

Regency Style Sterling Silver Knife-Box-Form Tea Caddy with Hinged Lid

Georgian Silver and Engraved Mother-of-pearl Toothpick Case
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This lovely Georgian ladies toothpick case is an elongated oval in form known as a navette, and is made of a silver frame holding mother-of-pearl panels...
Category

Early 1800s English Antique Regency Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Georgian Silver and Engraved Mother-of-pearl Toothpick Case
Georgian Silver and Engraved Mother-of-pearl Toothpick Case

Georgian Silver and Engraved Mother-of-pearl Toothpick Case

Early 19th Century Embossed Silver Box Made in the Netherlands, circa 1820
Located in Central England, GB
An Early 19th century silver box This good quality early 19th century Netherlands hallmarked box is very well made and of a good weight. It...
Category

19th Century Dutch Antique Regency Boxes

Materials

Silver

Early 19th Century Embossed Silver Box Made in the Netherlands, circa 1820
Early 19th Century Embossed Silver Box Made in the Netherlands, circa 1820

Early 19th Century Embossed Silver Box Made in the Netherlands, circa 1820

Tiffany Sterling Silver Tea Caddy with Early 550 Broadway Hallmark
By John C. Moore, Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Regency Revival sterling silver tea caddy. Retailed by Tiffany & Co. at 550 Broadway, New York. Rectangular with straight sides and curved corners. Sloping rim and hinged and overlap...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Regency Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Sterling Silver Tea Caddy with Early 550 Broadway Hallmark
Tiffany Sterling Silver Tea Caddy with Early 550 Broadway Hallmark

Tiffany Sterling Silver Tea Caddy with Early 550 Broadway Hallmark

Related Items
20th Century Sterling Italian Silver Tea Caddy George III replica
By Argenterie Malagola
Located in VALENZA, IT
George III tea caddy replica. Obtained from a silver sheet, it is rectangular in shape with shaped sides, it is embossed and chiseled with floral motifs and shells. The feet reprodu...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Regency Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Sterling Italian Silver Tea Caddy George III replica
20th Century Sterling Italian Silver Tea Caddy George III replica

20th Century Sterling Italian Silver Tea Caddy George III replica

H 7.49 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in
Mother of Pearl Decorative Box
Located in New York, NY
Decorative box with hand inlaid mother of pearl shell rectangular tiles.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Regency Boxes

Materials

Shell

Mother of Pearl Decorative Box
Mother of Pearl Decorative Box

Mother of Pearl Decorative Box

H 2 in W 6 in D 4 in
English Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, Sheffield, 1907
By Harrison Brothers & George Howson 1
Located in Delft, NL
An English silver tea caddy by Harrison Brothers & Howson, Sheffield 1907. An oval round shaped silver tea caddy with hinged lid. The caddy raised on a footrim and 4 ball shaped ...
Category

20th Century English Regency Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, Sheffield, 1907
English Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, Sheffield, 1907

English Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, Sheffield, 1907

H 5.12 in W 4.73 in D 3.55 in
Early 19th Century Persian Wooden Box
Located in London, GB
Early 19th century Persian wooden box A large Persian wooden box and marquetry called "Khatam Kari" with mosaic decoration of stars and geometric patterns, Middle East origin, early-19th century. This box is in overall good condition considering its age and use, it still has its original silk insert fabric firmly attached which is rare. Khatam kari is a fine and meticulous marquetry work, the oldest examples of which date back to the Safavid era: khatam was then so appreciated by the court that certain princes learned the technique as well as music, painting, or calligraphy. The “Khatam-kari” is therefore the “work of inlays”. This technique consists of making patterns, most often star shapes, by inlaying fine wooden sticks (ebony, Teak, jujube, orange tree, rose), brass (for the golden parts), and camel bone (white parts). The decorated objects are legion: boxes, chess or backgammon games, frames, pipes, desks, or even musical instruments. The khatam can also be associated with the famous Persian miniatures, thus realizing works of art. Coming from techniques imported from China and magnified by Persian know-how, this craft has existed for over 700 years. Size in inches: H 5” x W 15” x D 9.5” Age: 1830 - 1850 Origin: Persia Material: Mixed material Completely solid in structure and form, aged naturally across all the surfaces. This box does not have a key and therefore cannot be locked, it has had old repairs in blue ink as shown. With one replacement leg...
Category

Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Regency Boxes

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Persian Wooden Box
Early 19th Century Persian Wooden Box

Early 19th Century Persian Wooden Box

H 5 in W 15 in D 9.5 in
English Georgian Serpentine Tortoise Shell & Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy, C. 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Georgian serpentine tortoise shell and mother of pearl hinged tea caddy with four flanking inlaid corner columns, central escutcheon, bone fitted interior border with two lidded tortoiseshell foil lined compartments, and resting on the original four bone ball...
Category

Early 1800s English Antique Regency Boxes

Materials

Foil

English Georgian Serpentine Tortoise Shell & Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy, C. 1800
English Georgian Serpentine Tortoise Shell & Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy, C. 1800

English Georgian Serpentine Tortoise Shell & Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy, C. 1800

H 4.75 in W 8.5 in D 5.25 in
Early 19th Century Regency Period Flame Mahogany Tea Caddy Box
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Regency period early 19th century flame mahogany tea caddy box with swing handle complete with an original hallmarked sterling silver George III tea caddy spoon Comes with working key, item opens to reveal a fitted interior with twin caddies & central crystal mixing bowl which is a later addition. A tea caddy is a box, jar, canister, or other receptacle used to store tea. When first introduced to Europe from Asia, tea was extremely expensive, and kept under lock and key. The containers used were often expensive and decorative, to fit in with the rest of a drawing-room or other reception room. Hot water was carried up from the kitchen, and the tea made by the mistress of the house, or under her supervision. As the use of the jar waned and the box became more popular, the provision of different receptacles for green and black tea...
Category

19th Century British Antique Regency Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

Early 19th Century Regency Period Flame Mahogany Tea Caddy Box
Early 19th Century Regency Period Flame Mahogany Tea Caddy Box

Early 19th Century Regency Period Flame Mahogany Tea Caddy Box

Free Shipping
H 5.91 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
Mother-of-Pearl Mexican Silver Box
By Taxco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mexican silver box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay. Lid opens to a wood lined interior. Very nicely done and a really beautiful object!
Category

1950s Mexican Vintage Regency Boxes

Materials

Silver

Mother-of-Pearl Mexican Silver Box
Mother-of-Pearl Mexican Silver Box

Mother-of-Pearl Mexican Silver Box

H 0.75 in W 5 in D 3 in
19th Century Rosewood Games Box
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive Mid-19th Century rosewood card, or games, box having charming polychrome cards and chequered strung decoration to hinged top, enclosing paper lined interior with di...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Regency Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Rosewood Games Box
19th Century Rosewood Games Box

19th Century Rosewood Games Box

H 3.5 in W 8 in D 5 in
Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding
Located in Morristown, NJ
Victorian English bird's eye maple lap desk, with ebony and mother-of-pearl inlay. The dome shaped top has a brass shield medallion in the center. The interior has a vibrant purple f...
Category

1880s English Antique Regency Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Birdseye Maple, Ebony

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding
Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding

H 5.25 in W 13 in D 9.25 in
Antique Georgian Locking Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Henry Chawner London 1787
By Henry Chawner
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Georgian engraved sterling silver tea caddy, by Henry Chawner, London, 1787. Of fluted oval form with bright-cut floral borders with ...
Category

1780s English Antique Regency Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Georgian Locking Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Henry Chawner London 1787
Antique Georgian Locking Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Henry Chawner London 1787

Antique Georgian Locking Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Henry Chawner London 1787

H 5.5 in W 5.25 in D 3.75 in
Mother of Pearl and Lace Fan Gilt Wood Display
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a delicate mother of pearl sticks and Lace fan enclosed in a fan shaped gilt wood & glass display. The border of the box is adorned by golden beading....
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Regency Boxes

Materials

Wood

Mother of Pearl and Lace Fan Gilt Wood Display
Mother of Pearl and Lace Fan Gilt Wood Display

Mother of Pearl and Lace Fan Gilt Wood Display

H 18.63 in W 29.38 in D 2.5 in
Antique Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl Box
Located in Miami, FL
Antique rosewood box with pewter and mother of pearl inlay. The Regency Empire to early Victorian rectangular box is inlaid with MOP at the center...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Regency Boxes

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Antique Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl Box
Antique Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl Box

Antique Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl Box

H 2.63 in W 9.5 in D 3.5 in
Previously Available Items
English Silverplate & Crystal Regency Style Pierced & Engraved Oval Biscuit Box
Located in Charleston, SC
Finest quality antique English silverplate Regency style exceptionally hand pierced and engraved oval biscuit box with original frosted glass liner and carved bone finial. This oval biscuit box is not only fabulously hand pierced, but the pierced scrolls are then intricately hand engraved! Imagine the artistic talent it took for a silversmith to accomplish these tasks without electricity or incandescent lighting! It also retains its original frosted glass liner with absolutely no evidence of plate wear...
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Regency Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

English Silverplate & Crystal Regency Style Pierced & Engraved Oval Biscuit Box
English Silverplate & Crystal Regency Style Pierced & Engraved Oval Biscuit Box

English Silverplate & Crystal Regency Style Pierced & Engraved Oval Biscuit Box

H 6.75 in W 5.75 in D 7.75 in
Antique Victorian Jewellery Casket Trinket and Snuff Box Regency Grand Tour 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Example of a Ladies Well Figure Tortoise Shell Horn mounted Jewlery Casket of compact proportions, made during the last half of the Nineteenth Century. Slightly dome shaped rectangular hinged cover, the body is raised on four bun supports. Condition: Good condition for such an early piece with no losses to inlays, nice surface patination to tortoiseshell. The case closes firmly. Measures: Width: 6.5" (16.5cm). Depth: 3” (8cm). ----------------------------------- A similar to the above but in miniature size Condition: an old repair to corner of lid, see image Width: 2.75” (6.5cms). Depth: 1.5” (4cms). ------------------------------------ Rectangular figured Cow Horn hinged lid trinket or snuff box, possibly Regency period Condition: Good condition. Width: 3” (7.5cms). ------------------------------------ Miniature rectangular horn and Tortoiseshell Snuff Box...
Category

19th Century English Antique Regency Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Jewellery Casket Trinket and Snuff Box Regency Grand Tour 19ct
Antique Victorian Jewellery Casket Trinket and Snuff Box Regency Grand Tour 19ct

Antique Victorian Jewellery Casket Trinket and Snuff Box Regency Grand Tour 19ct

H 1.5 in W 6.5 in D 3 in
1830s Georgian Engraved Sheffield Plate English Tea Caddy
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A regency sheffield plate tea caddy made in England in the mid-19th century in original conditions.
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Regency Boxes

Materials

Sheffield Plate

1830s Georgian Engraved Sheffield Plate English Tea Caddy
1830s Georgian Engraved Sheffield Plate English Tea Caddy

1830s Georgian Engraved Sheffield Plate English Tea Caddy

H 5.12 in W 5.32 in D 3.94 in
Regency Blonde Pagoda Topped Tea Caddy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine 200 years old caddy superbly fashioned with a pagoda form top. The caddy retains its interior lids. Beautiful scale and style.
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Boxes

Materials

Silver

Regency Blonde Pagoda Topped Tea Caddy
Regency Blonde Pagoda Topped Tea Caddy

Regency Blonde Pagoda Topped Tea Caddy

H 5.25 in W 6.75 in D 3.75 in
Early 19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
An English tortoiseshell tea caddy. A rectangular shape with rounded corners and a domed lid with silver plaque initialed PEB. Velvet lined interior lid and intact interior lining. S...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Boxes

Materials

Silver

Early 19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Early 19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Early 19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

H 5.5 in W 7 in D 4 in
Early 19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
A English Regency tortoiseshell tea caddy with a domed lid containing a silver final pull, silver key hole escutcheon and oval silver plaque. There is one interior compartment with a...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Boxes

Materials

Silver

Early 19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Early 19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Early 19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

H 5.25 in W 5 in L 5.25 in
English Regency Silver Tea Caddy, London, 1810-1811
Located in Dallas, TX
An English sterling tea caddy with scalloped lid and body. The lid has a ring pull. An engraved lion on the front side. Hallmarks on base.
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Regency Silver Tea Caddy, London, 1810-1811
English Regency Silver Tea Caddy, London, 1810-1811

English Regency Silver Tea Caddy, London, 1810-1811

H 5.5 in Dm 5.5 in
Early 19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
A early 19th century tortoiseshell rectangular tea caddy with a slightly domed lid. There is a pewter or silver central plaque on the lid and bone stringing around the opening. The i...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Boxes

Materials

Silver

Early 19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Early 19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Early 19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

H 5.5 in W 6.75 in D 4 in
Petite Early 19th Century Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Pagoda Top
Located in Dallas, TX
A petite English Regency tea caddy with pagoda top and a bow front. Bone edging around opening and a silver cartouche on the lid. An escutcheon in front with a base skirt and button ...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Boxes

Materials

Silver

Petite Early 19th Century Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Pagoda Top
Petite Early 19th Century Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Pagoda Top

Petite Early 19th Century Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Pagoda Top

H 5 in W 5.25 in L 5 in
Early 19th Century English Regency Tortoise Shell Shaped Front Tea Caddy
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
A fine English regency silver stringed tortoise shell tea caddy with architecturally shaped front, matching domed top and skirted body resting on mahogany bun feet. The top opens up to an interior fitted with two foil lined compartments, tortoise shell faced...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Boxes

Materials

Silver, Brass

Early 19th Century English Regency Tortoise Shell Shaped Front Tea Caddy
Early 19th Century English Regency Tortoise Shell Shaped Front Tea Caddy

Early 19th Century English Regency Tortoise Shell Shaped Front Tea Caddy

H 5 in W 8 in D 5 in
1919 Antique Regency Style Sterling Silver Jewelry Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver jewellery box in the Regency style; an addition to our collection of boxes and cases. This exceptional...
Category

1910s English Vintage Regency Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1919 Antique Regency Style Sterling Silver Jewelry Box
1919 Antique Regency Style Sterling Silver Jewelry Box

1919 Antique Regency Style Sterling Silver Jewelry Box

Free Shipping
H 2.64 in W 4.97 in D 7.72 in
19th Century English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century English tortoise shell tea caddy with roof-form lid and bun feet. The fitted interior with two unlined compartments for tea, each lid is tortoise with bone pulls. Interi...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
19th Century English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

19th Century English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

H 5.5 in W 7.25 in D 5 in

Regency boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Regency boxes 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 boxes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Regency boxes 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 boxes, popular names associated with this style include Crane, John C. Moore, and Tiffany & Co.. 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 boxes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $175 and tops out at $445,948 while the average work can sell for $2,088.

Recently Viewed

View All

More Ways To Browse

Trinket Box With Lid
Syrian Middle Eastern
French Gilt Glass Box
Filipino Box
Antique French Wooden Box
French Antique Wooden Boxes French Boxes
Victorian Ware
English Wooden Boxes
Dome Lid
English Georgian Box
Vanity Box Mirror
Decorative Coffee Table Boxes
Wooden Display Box
Brass Box Germany
Antique Malachite
Antique Ceramic Boxes
Signing Bird Box
Antique Wooden Jewelry
View All Popular Boxes Searches