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.
$273Sale Price / set|20% Off
Regency Period Derby Cup and Saucer Duo Hand Painted, Circa 1830
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful porcelain duo of a cup and saucer by the Derby factory, made during the late Georgian, Regency period of the first half of the 19th century, circa 1830 The han...
Porcelain
Early 19th Century Pearlware Chestnut Basket
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a good example of a very early 19th century Pearlware Chestnut Basket in the "Blue Willow" transfer pattern. Creamware was invented during the second half of the 18th century and reached its height of popularity c.1810. Chestnut baskets were common serving pieces in 18th and 19th century households. Period antique Chestnut basket...
Clay
Antique English Creamware Shell Dish Yellow Ground Gilt Floral Brown Leaves 1820
By Spode
Located in Katonah, NY
This unusual English creamware shell-shaped dish packs a visual punch. The rich yellow ground is hand-painted with brown flowers, scrolling stems, an...
Creamware
Mason's Ironstone Mazarine Blue Garniture of Three Vases, Polychrome Flowers
Located in Downingtown, PA
Mason's Ironstone Mazarine Blue Garniture of Three Vases, Polychrome Flowers Circa 1820–1830 The garniture consists of a central vase and a flanking pair, each of hexagonal section,...
Pottery, Ironstone
Creil Fine Creamware Dish
Located in Downingtown, PA
Creil Faience Fine Creamware Dish, Circa 1800-20 This charming French creamware dish is decorated with a molded design of bullrushes encircling the dish. The crisp design display...
Creamware, Pottery
Early 19th Century Staffordshire Pink Luster Bowl and Underplate Circa 1820
Located in Litchfield, CT
Antique early 19th century Staffordshire pink luster serving bowl and underplate circa 1820. Decorated with leaves and flowerheads in bright blue and green with pink luster trim. Pla...
Pearlware
$158Sale Price|20% Off
Early 19th Century Spode Porcelain Coffee Can All Hand Gilt Pattern, circa 1810
By Spode
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good example of an English George III period, porcelain, coffee can (cup), made by Spode in the early 19th century, circa 1810. The can is nominally straight sided and h...
Porcelain
Vintage Regency Glazed Porcelain Rose Cake on Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite display of craftsmanship, this vintage Regency-style glazed porcelain rose cake is a true statement piece. Intricately sculpted, delicate porcelain roses cascade over th...
Porcelain
Elegant White Italian Ceramic Planter
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Italian white ceramic planter with lion garland and bow motif. Made for Bloomingdale’s , Italy
Ceramic
$847Sale Price / set|20% Off
Antique Rockingham Porcelain Serving Set ten pieces, Hand Painted, Circa 1825
By Rockingham
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an early 19th century high quality porcelain Serving Set of two large serving plates plus 8 matching side plates, all hand painted with different scenes, which we attribute to Rockingham or another quality Staffordshire, English pottery and dating from the late Georgian Regency period, circa 1825 to 1835. Dimensions; 2 x Large plates : 9.5 inches diameter, 8 x side plate : 6~7/8 inches diameter. All pieces are beautifully hand painted with different landscape scenes of cathedrals, churches, castles, ruins, bridges etc, set in panels, against intricately gilded detailed decoration, within a lovely salmon ground colour. Overall a beautifully hand painted, fine quality, early English...
Porcelain
$207Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Ridgway Porcelain Milk Jug, Grecian Shape, Gilded Design, 1825
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative, porcelain milk jug or creamer in the early Grecian shape, made by John and William Ridgway, of Shelton, Hanley, Staffordshire Potteries, England, dating to...
Porcelain
$180Sale Price|20% Off
Early 19th Century Spode Porcelain Coffee Can Hand Gilded Pattern 1099, Ca 1810
By Spode
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine example of an English George III period, porcelain, coffee can (cup), made by Spode in the early 19th century, circa 1810. The can is nominally straight sided and h...
Porcelain
$306Sale Price / set|20% Off
Antique John Ridgway Hand Painted Porcelain Plates, Pattern 1054
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful pair of very decorative, Porcelain hand painted Desert Plates by John Ridgway, of Shelton, Hanley, Staffordshire Potteries, England, dating to the George 1Vth / W...
Porcelain
$316Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Royal Crown Derby 'Indian Tree' Pattern Quatrefoil Shape Dish
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century Royal Crown Derby 'Indian Tree' Pattern Quatrefoil Shape Dish England, circa 1830 Of typical form with a hand painted, gilt and enameled v...
Porcelain
Set of Three Antique English Minton Plates, circa 1881
By Minton
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of three antique Minton English plates with chrysanthemum motif, yellow border, black trim. Retail shop stickers on verso. Dimensions: 10" W Conditi...
Porcelain
$1,430
H 6 in Dm 18.5 in
Early 19th Century French Provincial Tian Bowl – Light Yellow, Time-Worn Patina
Located in IT
This antique French Provincial Tian bowl, circa early 19th century, boasts a beautiful time-worn patina and a light yellow glaze. Discovered in Provence, France, this earthenware bow...
Ceramic
Mason's Ironstone Desert Plate, Oriental Pheasant Pattern, Circa 1818
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative Desert Plate by Mason's Ironstone, Lane Delph, England in the Oriental Pheasant pattern, dating to the early period of Maso...
Ironstone
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
$289Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.5 in W 12 in D 7.25 in
Mason's Ironstone Serving Dish, Oriental Pheasant Pattern, Circa 1820
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative serving dish or tray by Mason's Ironstone, Lane Delph, England in the Oriental Pheasant pattern, dating to the very early p...
Ironstone
$256Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.13 in Dm 9.75 in
Early 19th Century Pearlware Dinner Plate Blue and White, Staffordshire
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful early plate in a printed blue and white chinoiserie pattern and made of a type of earthenware pottery called pearlware, in the very early 19th century, by one of ...
Pearlware
$300Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 0.57 in Dm 6 in
Georgian PAIR of Masons Ironstone Side Plates Basket Japan Pattern, circa 1818
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good early pair of Mason's Ironstone pottery Side or Tea plates, hand painted in the very decorative Basket Japan pattern, produced by the Mason's factory at Lane Delph, St...
Ironstone
$245Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 3.94 in Dm 3.94 in
Contemporary Set of 2 Coffee Cups and Saucer Gold Hand Painted Porcelain
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Michelangelo coffee cup and saucer is material and earthy, like the great Renaissance Master's work. It conveys classical beauty...
Porcelain
Georges Jouve Ceramic "Apple" Dish, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Georges Jouve's Ceramic cup or vide-poches " La pomme " signed Jouve & apollon mark on back in deep enamel. White cracked enamel with a turquoise/green/pink apple Measures: 17 cm ...
Ceramic
Early 17th Century Ottoman Empire Iznik Pottery Dish
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
An Iznik pottery dish made in the first half of the 17th century and decorated with chrysanthemums and tulips. The rim features the rock and wave pattern. Under the direction of O...
Ceramic
Antique Chinese Cup & Saucer, circa 1840
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Chinese cup & saucer, circa 1840.
Porcelain
Pair of Jacob Petit Porcelain Flask, circa 1830-1840
By Jacob Petit
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of polychrome porcelain baluster flasks. The bottles are decorated on an azure blue background with rocailles elements in combed gold. A fine decoration of garlands of polychrom...
Porcelain
$292Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 3.94 in Dm 3.94 in
Contemporary Set of 2 Tea Cups and Saucer Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Michelangelo tea cup and saucer is material and earthy, like the great Renaissance Master's work. It conveys classical beauty an...
Porcelain
Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Place Holders - Set of 13
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An amazing set of vintage Regency place holders. 13 Chic showgirls each holding a placard where you can write the name of your guest. Hand painted with a glazed ceramic finish. Super...
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Whippets - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Regency glazed ceramic dogs. Tall and handsome whippets in an off white color. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Ceramic
Vintage Regency Italian Glazed Ceramic Dalmatian
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency glazed ceramic dog. A chic Dalmatian I’m a charming pose. Made in Italy and stamped on the bottom. Acquired from a Palm B...
Ceramic
Early 19th Century Pearlware Pottery Hound Head Stirrup Cup
Located in Downingtown, PA
Early 19th Century Pearlware Pottery Hound Head Stirrup Cup, Circa 1820 The charming pearlware stirrup cup depicts a fox hound with a yellow collar. The hound is naturalistically c...
Pearlware, Pottery
Pair Large Blue and White Jars Hexagonal England circa 1825
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of large blue and white hexagonal jars is exquisite. Made in England circa 1825 with 18.5" tall x 12.5" deep and wide dimensions, this pair is ...
Pearlware
Wedgwood Drabware Teapot and Stand England, circa 1825
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
Wedgwood made this drabware teapot and stand in Staffordshire, England, in the first quarter of the 19th century, circa 1825. The design is simple and...
Earthenware
Early Spode Hand Painted Porcelain Plate / Saucer, circa 1820
By Spode
Located in Ross, CA
Regency period finely painted plate/saucer with pink roses and gilt leaves, made in England around 1820.
Porcelain
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H 4.1 in Dm 3.9 in
Worcester Porcelain Rich Queens Pattern Beaker Hand Painted England, Circa 1815
Located in Katonah, NY
This is a gem! This hand painted Chamberlains Worcester beaker is decorated in the "Rich Queens" pattern, pattern #78. Another name for this pattern is the "Best Queen's "pattern, an...
Porcelain
Hand Painted Botanical Porcelain Plate Made by Spode, Circa 1820
By Spode
Located in Katonah, NY
Hand painted at Spode circa 1820, this botanical dish is a beauty! The painting is both flamboyant and natural. We see a gorgeous pink flower with a single bud and green leaves. ...
Porcelain
MOTTAHEDEH, Torquay, 4 Green Transfer Decorated Dinner Plates, Circa 1990's
By Mottahedeh
Located in Chatham, ON
MOTTAHEDEH - 'Torquay' - Winterthur Museum Reproduction - Set of four green transfer decorated dinner plates - each plate featuring a variety of...
Ceramic
Davenport Stone China Chinoiserie Fruit Coolers in "Stork" Pattern
Located in Downingtown, PA
Georgian Davenport Imari stone China Chinoiserie fruit coolers, Stork Pattern, 1805-20 The Davenport Stone China or ironstone fruit coolers are ea...
Ceramic, Pottery, Ironstone
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H 7.25 in W 6.8 in D 5.25 in
Worcester Mask Head Jug in Cabbage Leaf Pattern porcelain, Early 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Cabbage Leaf moulded mask head, porcelain Jug or Pitcher, which we attribute to Worcester, made in the early 19th Century. This is a mask s...
Porcelain