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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
Fine Antique Regency Inlaid Brass Rosewood Tea Caddy
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine antique Regency inlaid brass rosewood tea caddy having a spectacular inlaid brass top and carved moulded rosewood edge, lift up lid opening to reveal a fitted interior with the ...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Other

19th Century Mahogany and Inlaid Long Case Clock
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely 19th century mahogany eight day long case clock by Todd of Hull, having an arched painted dial with a seconds dial, the mahogany case has a pagod...
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1820s British Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Antique Bracket Clock by Grimalde & Johnson of London
Located in Devon, GB
An antique late George III period ebonized bracket clock by Grimalde and Johnson, strand. This attractive clock of small proportions, has a mou...
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19th Century British Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

English Cut Glass and Silver Biscuit Barrel
Located in Stamford, CT
English cut glass and silver plate biscuit barrel. Clear cut glass. Silver plate lid and handle. No makers mark or signature.
Category

1930s American Vintage Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy Miniature Serpentine Sideboard
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Rare And Exceptionally Good Quality English Regency Period Mahogany Tea Caddy, In The Form Of A Serpentine Miniature Sideboard, Having Lift Up Hinged Lid With Attractive...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Gilt Bronze Whippet within Glass Cloche Dome Display Case
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century Regency gilt bronze statue in the form of a whippet presented within period glass cloche dome bell jar display case supported on fitted ...
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1810s Irish Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

"Antique Porcelain Saucers Blue and White English 19th Century
Located in Katonah, NY
This elegant pair of English blue and white porcelain saucers was made by Copeland Spode for Mortocks Oxford Street in the late 19th century. The white porcelain is decorated with sw...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Miniature Rosewood Wellington Chest
Located in Folkestone, GB
A charming early 19th century rosewood five drawer miniature Wellington chest with a stepped rectangular top above five graduated drawers wh...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Rosewood

Fine 19th Century Near-Pair of Regency Tole-Painted Chestnut Urns
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A FINE NEAR-PAIR OF REGENCY TOLE-PAINTED CHESTNUT URNS WITH LION MASKS Probably Dutch, ca. first half of the 19th century Item # 402YTP08P An incredibly beautiful pair of chestnut u...
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19th Century European Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Chestnut, Paint

A Pair Of Bronze Monkey Butler Candlesticks
Located in Bradenton, FL
Unique Pair of Bronze Figural Monkey Butlers Candleholders. Monkeys outstretched arms are reaching up supporting two cobalt blue glass shade candle holde...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Fine Regency Egyptian Revival Leather & Snake Handled Ormolu Box C. 1815
Located in Atlanta, GA
This remarkable Regency-period jewelry or document box is a rare example of Egyptian Revival design, a style that gained popularity during the early 19th century following the Napole...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Wonderful French Ormolu Mounted Cut Crystal Bronze Baccarat Casket Jewelry Box
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Ormolu Mounted Cut Crystal & Bronze Jewelry Casket / Box With Decorative Key In The Style And Manner Of Baccarat
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20th Century French Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Antique Spode Topographical Porcelain Cobalt Blue Border Shrimp Bowls
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very Fine pair of Spode porcelain shrimp bowls. With rich gilding, underglaze cobalt blue borders, and hand painted topographical scenes at their centers. One scene depicts f...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Regency Mahogany Sarcophagus form Tea Caddy
Located in Huntington, NY
Regency Mahogany sarcophagus form tea caddy. With Brass keyhole escutcheon.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique French Regency Neoclassical Rams Head Copper Planter Pot - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Regency Neoclassical Rams Head Copper Planter Pot - a Pair. Item features tripod hoof feet, rams heads with drop ring pulls, engr...
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19th Century Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

19th Century English Regency Boulle Tea Caddy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century English Regency Boulle Tea Caddy in beautiful shape. Well taken care of must see pics.
Category

Mid-19th Century British Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Coastal Regency Porcelain Glazed Figurative Italian Monkeys-Pair
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Beautiful pair of porcelain glazed hand painted monkeys on a sculptural tree trunk made in Italy great for a Coastal Regency style. Both in excellent vintage condition Please zoom i...
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1970s Italian Vintage Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Quality Pair of Antique Regency Ornate Ormolu Four Arm Candelabra
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality Pair of antique Regency ornate ormolu four arm candelabra having four ornate ormolu arms supported by a column with ornate ormolu claw feet...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Old English Silver-Plated Crocodile Design Decorative Jug / Vase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This unique Old English silver-plated jug or vase features a distinctive crocodile-textured exterior, showcasing remarkable craftsmanship and attention to detail. With a single curve...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Spode Blue & White Flower Cross Chestnut Basket
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique Spode porcelain blue and white flower cross pattern chestnut basket.
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1890s English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

An Elaborately Cut Pair Of Regency Semi Ships Decanters By Perrin & Geddes
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A superb pair of elaborately cut glass semi ships decanters of royal pattern by Perrin & Geddes of Warrington, the base with double diamond bands divided by vertical mitre cuts, tapering to diamond cut gadrooning bodies with diamond neck...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Cut Glass

Pair Antique Porcelain Oval Dishes Regency Period Hand Painted England Ca-1820
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of brightly colored oval dishes are each decorated in the center with an exquisite rose hand painted in pink with green leaves. Around it are six pairs of smaller red flowe...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Brampton Rare Salt Glazed Stoneware Character Modelled Container
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A charming unusual and very rare antique English Brampton salt glazed container modelled as gentleman wearing a coat dating from around 1830. The stoneware container is a half-length...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Regency Painted Tole Tray
Located in Essex, MA
Oval with red ground and gilt leaf tip outer border, beautifully painted central pastural scene.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Tin

Vintage Regency Reticulated Pierced Porcelain Compote
Located in west palm beach, FL
Enhance your décor with this elegant vintage Regency-style porcelain compote, featuring a beautifully pierced, reticulated lattice design. Accentuated with delicate gold trim, this s...
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

19th Century Pair of Gilt Bronze Baluster Candlesticks
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A fine pair of French “Flambeaux” gilt bronze candlesticks, dating from the 19th century, and crafted in a traditional baluster form. Rising from a heavy hexagonal base, each one has...
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19th Century French Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

19th Century English Regency Burl Walnut Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century English Regency burl walnut tea caddy. Lovely shape and pretty details including decorative handles on the sides. Makes an elegant statement!
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19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

18th Century Pair English Regency Tole Chesnut Urns
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century Pair English Regency Tole Chestnut Urns Unique Urns purchased in France. See detailed photos.
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18th Century French Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Chestnut

Regency Bronze and Ormolu Candlestick Urns with Pineapple Reversible Tops
Located in Downingtown, PA
The bronze urns rest on an ormolu flaring foot which rests on a two step bronze square base. The ormolu handles in the form of dolphins are applied to each side and encircling each i...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Regency Mahogany And Brass Bound Oval Tray
Located in Essex, MA
Oval with nice rich patina with a brass bound rim.
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1810s English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Regency Tunbridge Ware Work Box with Cubework c1825
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Regency Tunbridge ware work box with cubework Date : c1825 Period : Regency Origin : Tonbridge or Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Perspective cubes to the etnre with van...
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1820s British Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Burl Wood & Rosewood Parkins & Gotto Inkwell Desk Letterbox
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th Century English Burl Wood & Rosewood Parkins & Gotto Inkwell Desk Letterbox. Item features a brass ormolu, glass inkwells, bun feet, beautiful wood grain, original label, no key...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair of Regency Cut-Glass Hurricane Lights
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine pair of Regency hurricane lights the ormolu-mounted step cut bases supporting radial cut drip pans with fan edge hung with round end rule drop...
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1810s British Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Cut Glass

Wedgwood Drabware Sugar Bowl and Stand England, circa 1825
Located in Katonah, NY
Wedgwood made this drabware sugar bowl and stand in Staffordshire, England, in the first quarter of the 19th century, circa 1825. The design is simple and elegant, and the decoratio...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Chelsea House Italian Regency Ram Green Malachite Painted Porcelain Urn - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chelsea House Italian Regency Style Ram Head Green Faux Malachite Painted Porcelain Urn - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 11" H x 6.5 " W x 6" D.
Category

Late 20th Century Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Regency Walnut Library Bracket Clock, Haley & Milner, London
Located in Norwich, GB
Walnut Library Bracket Clock, Haley & Milner, London Finely figured walnut 5 glass case with moulded plinth and standing on pad feet with bevelled glass throughout. Front opening doo...
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1810s English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Antique Regency Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Barwise of London
Located in Devon, GB
A fine Regency longcase clock in the form of a domestic regulator in an architectural mahogany case with inset panels of satinwood and ebonized mouldings. The case of this clock shows the distinct influence of Thomas Hope, the eminent antiquarian and designer who was inspired by the Greek and Egyptian designs. The 12in square brass dial has a silvered finish and is engraved with Roman chapters and subsidiary second’s dial. The dial is signed within the lower section 'Barwise, London'. The eight day duration movement is of the highest quality, with five pillars, dead beat escapement, maintaining power and hour strike on a bell. The pendulum has a wood rod for temperature compensation with beat adjustment and rating nut beneath the brass bob. The clock is complete with the original brass cased weights. John Barwise was an eminent maker working in London from 1790. He was chairman of the British Watch...
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1820s British Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Scottish Mahogany Swan Neck Satinwood Patera Inlaid Tall Case Clock, Circa 1780
By Charles Campbell
Located in Charleston, SC
Scottish mahogany eight day tall case clock with three sphere brass finials, a swan neck satinwood inlay patera pediment, intricately carved fretwork, over an arched door with flanki...
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1780s Scottish Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Steel

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

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Sloped Lap Desk Box, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
English Regency mahogany travelling sloped lap desk box with brass corner mounts and handles, 19th century. Key included. Other features include fine tooled leather insert and a draw...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Regency Patinated Plaster Agusta Rodin “The Thinker” Bookends - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage Regency bookends. A reproduction of Auguste Robin’s “The Thinker”. A patinated bronze finish over plaster. Marked in back. Acquired from a Miami estate.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

English Regency Brown Wrapped Leather Brass Footed Table Box with Handles
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Italian Brown Leather Jewelry Box with Gold Tooling. Large Italian gilt tooled leather wrapped table box, with domed top gilt decoration, raised on four bronze paw feet. Vintage leather wrapped trunk with solid brass ornate feet, the top opens to reveal a lined interior with decorative endpaper with ample storage space. This stylish, whimsical and chic large storage box...
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Late 20th Century Italian Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of English Regency Waterford Crystal Candelabras
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Regency Waterford candelabras with a pine cone finial above a swirl center post and 2 arms emanating from a metal and brass center...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Brass

English Regency Sarcophagus Shaped Tea Caddy
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early 19th Century Sarcophagus Shaped Mahogany Tea Caddy. Caddy is shaped box-like with a rectangular form and sloped sides, resembling ancient coffins. Richly grained mahogany with ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Pair English Regency Cut Crystal Candlesticks
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This fine pair of English Regency two tiered candlesticks, or lustres feature lapidary, "rule cut" prisms, diamond cut shafts, and radial pattern bases.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

A Fine Pair Of Ormolu And Bronze Regency Storm Lights
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The square ormolu base raised on mythological winged feet, decorated with floral rosettes and scrolling oak leaf socle, supporting bronzed tassels and sprays terminating in birds mofits hung with capped icicles in-beak, the central foliated mount with ball bead decoration issuing engraved storm shade...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Regency Style Black Marble and Bronze Figural Swans Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Regency Style Black Marble and Bronze Figural Swans Centerpiece Bowl On Paw Foot Base. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 9.5" H x 17.5" W x 12.25" D.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

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

Painted Whitewood Box c1815
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Painted whitewood box Date : 1800-1830 Period : Regency Origin : Probably Tonbridge or Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Rectangular whitewood box with painted basket of f...
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1810s British Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Regency Mahogany Bracket Clock by John Garth, Harrogate
Located in Norwich, GB
Regency bracket clock by John Garth, Harrogate Mahogany case standing on a stepped base with ribbed decoration and standing on four brass bal...
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19th Century British Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany

English Regency Rosewood Letter Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency rosewood letter box in casket form on brass feet with ring handles and a brass plaque engraved with name "lydia" and leather gold embossed pocket interior.
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19th Century British Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Gold

English Regency Red Lacquer Wall Clock
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency-style (19/20th Century) red lacquer Chinoiserie parliamentary wall clock. (Not working)
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19th Century British Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Lacquer

RARE Pair of 18th Century Bell Metal Candlesticks
Located in High Point, NC
RARE and unusual pair of 18th century bell metal candlesticks from England. These are some of the finest candlesticks we have ever had the pleasure to offer. They are very tall and...
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18th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Regency Mahogany Cellarette
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine English Regency mahogany sarcophagus form cellarette. With a lift top, lion head bronze mounts with ring handles and raised on casters. England, circ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Pair of Ormolu Triform Candlesticks in the Style of Piranesi
Located in London, GB
A rare pair of ormolu triform Candlesticks in the style of Piranesi having flame sconces with flower & bird stems with crane & ramshead corners above further section with scroll & an...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Regency Mahogany and Brass Banded Plate Buckets
Located in Essex, MA
Now with brass liners. Typical form with brass bail handle tapered cylindrical form with brass banding.
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1820s English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Silver Plated Electrified Candlesticks Lamps with Shades
Located in Sheffield, MA
Slim and elegant, the pair of early 19th century English silver-on-copper candlesticks have been electrified for modern flame bulbs. The lamps have been weighted at the bottom and ha...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

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

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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