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.
Samuel Alcock Footed Comport, Melted Snow, Periwinkle Lilac, Flowers, ca 1822
Located in London, GB
A footed rectangular central comport or centre piece, periwinkle / lilac ground with melted snow and holly leaf borders and flowers, a large pink wild rose painting...
Porcelain
FB Rogers Silver Co 1158 Silver Plated Footed Covered Dish Serving Bowl - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
FB Rogers Silver Co 1158 Silver Plated Footed Covered Dish Serving Bowls - a Pair. Item features dishes are raised on feet, lidded with handles, original stamp, very nice vintage set...
Silver Plate
Vintage Boho Bordallo Pinheiro Cabbage Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Boho Bordallo Pinheiro Cabbage Bowl – A whimsical blend of nature-inspired artistry and boho flair. This charming ceramic piece, desi...
Ceramic
Vintage Regency Italian Glazed Ceramic Rabbit Lidded Casserole
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This charming vintage Italian majolica tureen is an exquisite example of mid-century Regency-style serving ware. Masterfully handcrafted from ceramic, the lidded casserole features a...
Ceramic
Unusual Suite of Green, Feather Cut William IV Bowls
Located in Steyning, West sussex
Pair of round bowls. Measures: Height 3 1/2in (9cm), width 8in (20cm). Set of four leaf shape bowls. Measures: Height 1 3/4in (4.5cm). Width 9 1/2in (24cm) x ...
Cut Glass
Italy Early 19th Century White Porcelain Soup Bowl in Regency Style
Located in Brescia, IT
This refined white porcelain soup bowl, is an exquisite piece that epitomized the elegant style of the Regency era. Its perfect proportion, its delicate pair of handles, its simple l...
Porcelain
Set of 5 Masons Ironstone Mandalay Pieces
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY Set of 5 Masons Ironstone Mandalay Pieces. Early 20th Century, circa 1920. Made in England. The Set consists of:- ...
Porcelain
Samuel Alcock Footed Comport, Melted Snow, White with Dog Roses, ca 1823
Located in London, GB
A footed rectangular central comport or centre piece, melted snow borders and gilded twig handles, white with scattered pink dog roses (wild roses). Pattern 847 Year: ca 1823 Size: ...
Porcelain
Samuel Alcock Footed Comport, Embossed, White with Passion Flower, ca 1824
Located in London, GB
A footed rectangular central comport or centre piece, embossed shape with rope handles; white with scattered white passion flowers and gilt handles. Pattern 1061 Year: ca 1824 Size:...
Porcelain
Rathbone Porcelain Sucrier & Cover, Cobalt Blue Gilt Artichoke, "Blue V", ca1825
By Rathbone
Located in London, GB
This is an boldly decorated sucrier with cover made by Rathbone in about 1825 and decorated in the famous pattern 1088, which was a pattern done by a factory often called the "Blue V...
Porcelain
Vintage Oneida Ltd Rose Design Silver Plated 10.5" Round Vegetable Serving Bowl
By Oneida
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Oneida Ltd Rose Design Silver Plated 10.5" Round Vegetable Serving Bowl. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 3" H x 10.5" Diameter.
Silver Plate
Derby Kidney Dish, William Quaker Pegg, Scarlet Lychnis & Gentianella, c1814
By Derby, Quaker Pegg At Derby
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning and extremely rare kidney shaped serving dish made by Derby between about 1813 and 1815. The dish is painted with bright red and blue flowers by William Quaker Peg...
Porcelain
Bloor Derby Shell Dish, White, Floral Sprigs Moses Webster, Regency, 1820-1825
By Bloor Derby
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful one-handled dessert serving dish or "shell" dish made by Derby between about 1820 and 1825 in the Regency era and decorated by Moses Webster. These dishes were to...
Porcelain
Antique Regency Silver Plated Thick Twin Handle Hand Hammered Trophy Cup Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Regency Silver Plated Thick Twin Handle Hand Hammered Trophy Cup Bowl. Item features thick shapely twin handles, nicely hand-hammered body, very nice antique item, quality En...
Silver Plate
Vintage Regency Style Silver Plated Scalloped Oval Serving Platter Fruit Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Regency Style Silver Plated Scalloped Oval Serving Platter Fruit Bowl. Circa mid to late 20th Century. Measurements: 2" H x 15" W x 11.25" D.
Silver Plate
John Swift Georgian English Sterling Silver Sauceboats
By John Swift
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver sauceboats; an addition to our dining silverware collection These exceptional antique George III...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Boho Christofle "Torsada" Salad Bowls - A Pair
By Christofle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring effortless French sophistication and boho charm to your table with this pair of vintage Christofle “Torsada” salad bowls. Featuring the brand’s signature twist (torsada) patter...
Ceramic
Vintage Boho Christofle "Torsada" Covered Vegetable Dish
By Christofle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of timeless French elegance to your table with this vintage Christofle “Torsada” covered vegetable dish. Expertly crafted, this piece features the signature Torsada (twis...
Ceramic
Vintage Regency Royal Worcester Lidded Casserole
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your table with this Vintage Regency Royal Worcester Lidded Casserole. Featuring elegant detailing and fine porcelain, it’s perfect for stylish serving and timeless sophistic...
Porcelain
$4,840
H 8.27 in W 12.21 in D 8.67 in
Italy Late 18th Century Porcelain Richard Ginori Doccia Soup Bowl
Located in Brescia, IT
This very fine soup bowl is a piece of the production of the Italian factory Richard Ginori Doccia. It is a timeless piece rich of beauty and elegance, ...
Porcelain
$1,900 / set
H 1 in Dm 10.75 in
Yellow Bordallo Pinheiro Cabbage Leaf Dinnerware Set of Fifty Four Pieces
Located in Bradenton, FL
Set of yellow 20th Century Bordallo Pinheiro Dinnerware. Set is a vivid warm shade of yellow that includes: 14 Dinner plates (10.75" Diameter) 1 Platter (13.25" Diameter) 12 saucers...
Ceramic
Seletti "Hybrid-Fillide" Soup Bowl in Porcelain
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Porcelain
Seletti "Hybrid-Cecilia" Soup Bowl in Porcelain
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Porcelain
Seletti "Hybrid-Sofronia" Soup Bowl in Porcelain
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Porcelain
19th Century French Redware Tian Bowl
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century French redware tian bowl with inside green glaze, serving spout, and natural finish on the exterior. Traditionally used to prepare conf...
Terracotta
19th Century French Provincial Bowl
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century French Provincial earthenware bowl with glaze. Was used for preparation, cooking and serving. This charming rustic bowl ha1998 two small handles and a pour spout on one ...
Pottery
$3,600 / set
H 6.75 in Dm 5.25 in
Set of 12 St. Louis, Hand Blown Crystal Footed Dessert Compotes or "Supremes"
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This perfect set of 12 hand blown crystal footed dessert compotes or Supremes is the perfect compliment to any table setting. The neutral clear crystal is embellished with an engrave...
Crystal
Set of Three Porcelain Bowls Winter Decor Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
These completely handmade porcelain bowls are painted by hand with a charming hands-free winter decor . The decor comes as a set of three designs. One sho...
Porcelain
Cartier Sterling Silver Tableware Covered Dish
By Cartier
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Cartier sterling silver tableware covered vegetable dish with exterior egg and dart rim design & side handles. The covered bowl is in great condition. Minor wear. Maker' mark undersi...
Sterling Silver
Handcrafted Kashmir Extra Large Porcelain Blue and White Bowl
Soup or Salad Bowl with Undressed Woman
By Pols Potten
Located in Greenwich, CT
The undressed bowl set was designed and handcrafted in the Netherlands by Esther Hörchner. Each cup features a line illustration of a nude woman in different positions as if bathing ...
Porcelain
Flight Barr & Barr Berry Bowl, Roses and Thistles by W. Billingsley, 1813
By Barr, Flight & Barr Worcester, Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester, William Billingsly
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful berry bowl made by Flight Barr & Barr probably in the year 1813. The dish is decorated with a beautiful continuous border of hand painted roses and thistles by th...
Porcelain
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H 1.15 in W 11.75 in D 8 in
Coalport Lozenge Dish, Cobalt Blue, Gilt Vines and Flowers, Regency 1815-1820
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful lozenge shaped dish made by Coalport some time between 1815 and 1820. The dish is decorated with an underglaze cobalt blue rim with playful gilt vines and abundan...
Porcelain
Barr Flight & Barr Open Sucrier, Regency Imari Pattern, ca 1810
By Barr, Flight & Barr Worcester
Located in London, GB
This is a colourful open sucrier made by Barr Flight & Barr around the year 1810. It is decorated with a bright Imari design in the Regency taste. This sucrier would have been part ...
Porcelain
Flight Barr & Barr Plate / Saucer Dish, Regency Imari Pattern, ca 1815 (1)
By Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester
Located in London, GB
This is a colourful deep plate or saucer dish made by Flight Barr & Barr around the year 1815. It is decorated with a bright Imari design in the Regency taste. A saucer dish is a de...
Porcelain
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H 1.25 in W 11 in D 8 in
Samuel Alcock 2-Handled Dish, Periwinkle Blue, Lilac, with Flowers, ca 1823
Located in London, GB
A two-handled leaf shaped dish with white melted snow border on a periwinkle ground, and a beautifully painted bouquet of pink and white roses in the centre There are several other ...
Porcelain
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H 8.75 in Dm 8.75 in
Samuel Alcock Porcelain Muffin Dish, White, Flowers by William Pollard, ca 1826
By Samuel Alcock & Co., William Pollard
Located in London, GB
A muffin dish with cover, simple white ground with fruit basket finial surrounded by moulded acanthus leaves, with fine flower sprays and wild strawberries by William Pollard Proven...
Porcelain
Vintage Regency Floral Metal Tray
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Regency tray. A beautiful large metal tray with gorgeous gilt transfer flowered. Felt bottom. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate
Metal
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H 1.25 in W 10.25 in D 8.5 in
Samuel Alcock Porcelain Leaf Dish, Periwinkle Blue with Yellow Flower, ca 1822
Located in London, GB
A one-handled leaf dish with white melted snow and holly leaf border on a periwinkle ground, and a beautiful flower study of a yellow ranunculus in the centre There are several other items available in near-identical style, see separate listings. Pattern 507 Year: ca 1822 Size: 26cm X 21.5cm (10.25” X 8.5”) Condition: some rubbing The Samuel Alcock factory was operative in Staffordshire between 1822 and 1856, after which it was bought by Sir James Duke and Nephews. The factory started as a partnership between the young Samuel Alcock and the older Ralph Stevenson, who provided the factory and capital. Alcock quickly took the factory to great heights, building one of the biggest factories of its time. Alcock jumped on the new Rococo Revival fashion and served a huge new middle class market. The reason we now don't hear much about Samuel Alcock porcelain...
Porcelain
Vintage EP Japan Silver Plated Floral Rose Punch Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage EP Japan Silver Plated Floral Rose Punch Bowl. Circa Mid to Late 20th Century. Measurements: 8" H x 12" Diameter
Silver Plate
Samuel Alcock Porcelain Punch Bowl, Emerald Green, Gilt, Landscape, ca 1826
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very rare large punch bowl in a variation on the writhen shape, emerald green ground with large flower sprays in white and gilt, and a freely painted landscape of sublime quality in the centre Pattern 1150 Year: ca 1826 Size: 27.2cm diameter (10.75”) Condition: slight rubbing This bowl forms part of the Murray Pollinger Collection of Samuel Alcock Porcelain...
Porcelain
A Fine Regency Bowl
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine Regency period cross over diamond cut bowl.
Cut Glass
Early Spode Regency Dollar Pattern Punch Bowl
By Spode
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A large Spode Regency porcelain punch bowl in the Dollar pattern, made in England circa 1810. This punch bowl, designed by English potters after Asian motifs and named for an American currency, presents a fascinating instance of globalization in the ceramic medium. The Spode Dollar pattern...
Ceramic, Porcelain