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 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
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
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
English Regency Classical Sterling Silver Covered Serving Dish, 1812
Located in New York, NY
George III sterling silver covered serving dish. Made by Benjamin Smith in London in 1812. Round with tapering sides and cast gadrooned rim with leaf-capped scallop shells and strap...
Sterling Silver
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
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 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
Early 19th Century Adams Leaf Dish
By Adams
Located in High Point, NC
Early 19th century transfer ware Adams dish in a leaf shaped mold in the famous "Blue Willow" pattern. Marked on the underside Adams Tunstall.
Porcelain
Unavailable|$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
Caviar bowl, silver plated - crystal glass
By Zanetto
Located in Paris, FR
A hand-hammered silver-plated caviar server with a crystal interior is designed to maintain caviar at the ideal temperature. Its elegant design highlights Italian craftsmanship with ...
Crystal, Silver Plate
$175
H 4.5 in W 10 in D 8 in
Vintage English Regency Silver Plated Covered Vegetable Serving Platter Dish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Regency Style Silver Plated Covered Vegetable Serving Platter Dish. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 4.5" H x 10" W x 8" D.
Silver Plate
Antique Meji Period Imari Japanese Porcelain Bowl Arita, 19th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely Japanese Imari bowl from the Meiji period. The intricate floral designs on the exterior, including the graceful chrysanthemums, symbolize longevity, resi...
Porcelain
Italian 19th Century Terracotta Green Glazed Passata Bowl
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A painterly passata bowl from the Puglia region of Italy, dating to the 19th century. The large terracotta bowl features a spongeware effect of bright green glaze over a buttery yell...
Terracotta
Georgian Sterling Silver Footed Two-Handled "Sweetmeats" Dish
By Thomas Daniell 2
Located in New York, NY
Georgian, sterling silver, footed, two-handled "sweetmeats" dish with liner, London, 1784, Thos. Daniell - maker. Measures: 8" wide (from handle to handle; 5 1/2" wide not measuring...
$1,200
H 3.75 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Silver Plate and Crystal Caviar Bowl Dish Server by Gelb, Paris in Box
By Gelb
Located in Atlanta, GA
A modernist silver plate and crystal caviar serving bowl, dish, or chiller designed by French silversmith Gelb in the 1980s. Sophisticated design with a streamlined geometric shape, ...
Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate
$275Sale Price|26% Off
H 1.38 in W 14.75 in D 8.62 in
Vintage English Silver Plated Two-Part Serving Dish
Located in Sheffield, MA
The vintage English serving dish has two cavities for food and is made of silver on copper. Stamped on the bottom with "M&S", the Silhouette of an animal looking like a beaver, a cro...
Silver Plate
$795
H 7.5 in W 15 in D 8.75 in
Antique English Regency Georgian Silver Plated Covered Chafing Serving Dish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Regency Georgian Silver Plated Covered Chafing Serving Dish Raised on Lion Paw Feet. Item features a removable twin handle serving dish with removable top handle allo...
Silver Plate
19th Century Export Bowl
Located in High Point, NC
19th century hand-painted export bowl with wonderful vibrant colors in patterns of florals, birds and butterflies.
Stoneware
Small 19th Century French Elm Bowl
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A small 19th century French Elm bowl. Lovely grain and patina.
Elm
19th Century Spongeware Serving Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century spongeware bake dish or serving bowl. This sponge bowl is in great condition and is very hard to find is this form. Great in the ...
Sterling Silver Compote Candy Dish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite Vintage Sterling Silver Compote/Candy Dish, a timeless piece that adds a touch of elegance to any setting. Crafted with the utmost precision and attention t...
Sterling Silver
$250
H 4.5 in W 16 in D 12.5 in
Victorian Silver Plated Floral Repousse Trinket Dish Serving Fruit Bowl Platter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Floral Repousse Trinket Dish Serving Fruit Bowl Platter. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 4.5" H x 16" W x 12.5" D.
Silver Plate
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H 2.75 in W 5 in D 5 in
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
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H 11.25 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Vintage Modern Regency Style Silver Plated Pedestal Punch Bowl w 12 Hanging Cups
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Modern Regency Style Silver Plated Pedestal Base Punch Bowl with 12 Hanging Cups. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: Punch Bowl: 11.25" H x 16.5" W x 16.5" D. Cups: 2.5" ...
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
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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
Flight Barr Barr Worcester Porcelain Dessert Compote
By Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A porcelain dessert compote dish, made circa 1820 by the Worcester Porcelain Factory during the Flight, Barr & Barr period. The dish is boldly painted in iron red, soft pink, and deep blue, accompanied by beautiful gold details. The central design is a striking arrangement of flowers. The gadrooned border is gilded; a double band of gilding encircles the pedestal foot. The compote features the impressed “FBB” mark on foot. The Flight, Barr & Barr period of the Worcester Porcelain Factory lasted from 1813 to 1840; the Regency style of this compote dates it to circa 1820. This compote matches our set of four armorial dessert dishes, which belonged to the Colgrave family of Cann Hall, Essex and Little Ellingham, Norfolk (see second image). Please contact us to learn more about this set of dessert dishes. Dimensions: 11 in. Dm x 3 3...
Porcelain