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.
Vintage Rogers Bros "Neptune" 9312 Silver Plated Clam Shell Candy Dish Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Rogers Bros "Neptune" 9312 Regency Style Silver Plated Clam Shell Candy Dish Fruit Bowl. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 1.75" H x 12" W x 8.5" D.
Silver Plate
Vintage FB Rogers Regency 612 Silver Plated Oval Scalloped Serving Dish Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage FB Rogers Regency 612 Silver Plated Oval Scalloped Serving Dish Bowl. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 1.5" H x 10.5" W x 8.5" D.
Silver Plate
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
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 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
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 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 20th Century. Measurements: 2" H x 15" W x 11.25" D.
Silver Plate
Antique Elkington English Regency 10.5" Round Scalloped Silver Plated Bowl Dish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Elkington English Regency 10.5 " Round Scalloped Silver Plated Round Bowl Dish. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 1.5" H x 8" Diameter
Silver Plate
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
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
Vintage SSSC&BDS Car Club Silver Plated Award Footed Nut Bowl Dish - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage SSSC&BDS Car Club Silver Plated Award Footed Nut Bowl Dish - a Pair. Bowls engraved "March Maneuvers 1st Novice". South Shore Sports Car and Beer Drinking Society (SSSC&a...
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
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
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
Christofle Silver Eagle Gravy Boat
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
Christofle silver eagle gravy boat. Handsome eagle headed hotel silver gravy/sauce boat with attached underplate with hallmarks for Christofle, France, 20...
Silver Plate
$499
H 6.75 in W 11 in D 10.5 in
Antique English Silver Plated Partitioned Serving Bowl or Condiment Dish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique serving dish is hallmarked by an unknown English maker, and believed to date to approximately 1910-1920 and done in a Victorian style...
Silver Plate
Art Deco Fish Gravy Boat by Gallia for Christofle
By Gallia, Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
Due to small production, this Fish-shaped gravy boat is extremely rare and so sophisticated! Silver-plated Art Deco design with an elegant stylized line and a nicely curved tail. It ...
Silver Plate
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
Fine French Art Deco Centerpiece by Luc Lanel for Christofle
By Luc Lanel, Christofle
Located in Long Island City, NY
Luc Lanel (1893–1965) for Christofle — A fine French Art Deco round hammered silver-plated centerpiece / fruit bowl. Hallmarked Christofle.
Silver Plate
$895 / set
H 1.13 in Dm 9.25 in
Pair of Mason's Ironstone Gilt Chinoiserie Garden Scene Plates with Orange Rims
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique English ironstone china plates. By Masons. Each plate with a painted Chinoiserie garden scene to the center. Each rim with orange painted decoration covered ...
Ceramic
Rogers Antique Styled Silver Plated Engraved Serving Tray
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This silver plated serving tray was made by Rogers of Canada in approximately 1960 in an Edwardian antique style. The tray has a simple series of indentations around the raised outer...
Copper
$325
H 0.75 in W 3.25 in D 2.25 in
"Pebble of Peace" Silver Plated Paperweight by Christofle of France
By Christofle
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage "Pebble of Peace" silver plated paperweight by Christofle of France, circa 1980s. Beautiful design and great weight on this piece that measures 3.25"W x 2.25"D x .75"H. Sig...
Silver Plate
$274Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.94 in W 10.07 in D 7.25 in
Georgian Ironstone Deep Serving Dish, Chinoiserie Pattern, Circa 1815
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This a Georgian, early 19th century Deep Dish or Pie / Serving Dish made by Mason's Ironstone in the small vase, flowers and rock gilded chinoiserie pattern, dating to circa 1815. T...
Ironstone
$439 / set
H 3 in W 8.5 in D 7.37 in
Limoges Antique Tressamane and Voght Bowls, Cups, Saucers, Salad Plates
By Limoges
Located in Lomita, CA
Beautiful antique pieces of Limoges china, elegant and near mint condition, can complete an existing set or complement an unrelated set of white china. Pattern is TRV087. This small collection of 17 pieces is exquisite. There are three cups with gold gilt handles (3.75" x 2.25") (saucer: 6"). Please note: One cup has a hairline crack. Delicately decorated white ware from a time when tasteful simplicity was the hallmark of a well dressed table...
Ceramic
Hollywood Regency Round Silver Metal Clam Shell Serving Bowl Made in Mexico
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A silver metal Hollywood Regency serving bowl with a sea shell motif around the edges. This piece was made in Mexico and was created from a silver metal. It may be aluminum or pewter...
Metal
$1,950 / set
H 2.13 in Dm 10.63 in
Pair of Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Islamic Market "Fitzhugh" Shallow Bowls
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Pair of rare and fine Antique Chinese export Porcelain "Fitzhugh" pattern shallow bowls with Arabic inscriptions on reverse side of bowls. Made for Islamic market Pair are very...
Porcelain
Sold
H 5.5 in W 11.5 in D 7.25 in
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
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H 3.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
Vintage Regency Style Silver Plated Pewter 1993 Merion Golf Club Award Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Regency Style Silver Plated Pewter 1993 Merion Golf Club Award Bowl. Bowl engraved "Merion Golf Club Seniors Stroke Play Championship Winner 1993 J. B. Aldrich". Circa Late 2...
Silver Plate
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H 5.5 in W 11.5 in D 7.25 in
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 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 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
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
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
Vintage Silver Plate Grapevine Cluster Punch Bowl Champagne Wine Chiller Bucket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage silver plate grapevine grape cluster punch bowl champagne wine chiller bucket. Item features a grape cluster pattern throughout, very nice ...
Silver Plate
FB Rogers Silver Co 1158 Silver Plated Footed Covered Dish Serving Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
FB Rogers Silver Co 1158 silver plated footed covered dish serving bowl. Item features raised on feet, lidded dish with handle, original stamp, very nice vin...
Silver Plate
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H 7 in W 17 in D 11.5 in
Vintage Silver Silverplate Rams Head Regency Style Pierced Serving Fruit Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage silver silverplate rams head regency style pierced serving fruit bowl. Item features rams head handles, pierce decorated body, scalloped form, central fancy engraving. Circa ...
Silver Plate
Antique English Hand Painted Stone China Serving Bowl
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An early Regency style punch bowl made circa 1810 and decorated in a lovely palette of deep blue, iron red, light peach, and green, with gilt details. The bowl features beautifully h...
Porcelain