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
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 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 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
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 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 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
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
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
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 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
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 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
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
Vintage Silver Plated Rose Decor Fruit Bowl Catchall, Sweden
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful silver plated bowl with handle, vintage Sweden. Nice addition to every table. Some patina, but this is old-age. Measurements given in dimensions section show s the high w...
Metal, Silver Plate
Large Danish Modern Carved Teakwood Fruit / Serving Bowl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish hand carved teak serving / fruit bowl with exquisite grain and an impressive size: H: 5.13" x L: 18.63" x D: 11. Excellent, vintage condition with only a few light spots of f...
Teak
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
Silver Travertine Fruit Bowl, Centerpiece
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite silver travertine fruit BOWL, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious natural silver travertine, this stunning bowl is a testament to...
Travertine
$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
$9,800
H 51 in W 40 in D 20 in
18thC.Georgian Washstand and Six Piece "Mason's Ironstone" Toiletry Set
Located in Incline Village, NV
This hard to find ensemble consists of a uniquely configured 18th century Georgian night cupboard circa 1770, and a six piece Victorian Mason's Ironstone toiletry set for washing and toiletry needs, circa 1835. The washstand conveniently accommodates all of the pieces from the Mason's set in their appropriate compartments as if it was specifically made for the grouping (see images). The Georgian washstand...
Ironstone, Hardwood
$10,870 / item
H 11.82 in Dm 13.78 in
Murmansk Silver Plated Brass Fruit Bowl, by Ettore Sottsass from Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Murmansk Fruit Bowl in Brass with plated Silver. The "Murmansk" is a fruit bowl is one of the first designs produced by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis in 1982. The sleek bowl is plated silver over brass, and sitting on six stepped legs...
Brass, Silver
Tureen Bowl Cauliflower Cabbage Vegetable
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful white (off-white) and green pottery cauliflower vegetable soup or stew tureen, Trompe l'Oeil style, circa mid-20th century. Tureen has a 'cauliflower' lid with knob ...
Ceramic, Pottery
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
$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
Mason's Ironstone Red Mandalay Jug & Flower Bowl Set
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your collection with this beautiful Mason’s Ironstone Flower Bowl and Jug Set, featuring the highly sought-after Mandalay Red pattern. Crafted fr...
Earthenware
$296Sale Price|56% Off
H 1.94 in W 10.07 in D 7.25 in
Georgian Masons Ironstone deep Pie Dish in chinoiserie pattern, Ca 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
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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 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
Mason's Ironstone Imari Pattern Punch Bowl, Circa 1825-30
Located in Downingtown, PA
Mason's Ironstone large Imari pattern punch bowl, circa 1820-35 The large bowl painted inside and out with an overall design in Imari colours and gold with the rim and inner center...
Ironstone
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H 5.25 in W 10.25 in D 8 in
English Greenware Pottery Pearlware Baskets and Stands, Brameld, Yorkshire
Located in Downingtown, PA
The green-glazed pearlware pottert openwork basket and stand are decorated in the form of large oak leaves. The basket sides are formed by large oak leaves emerging from the flat bot...
Pearlware