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.
Wonderful Service 12 Selb Bavaria Heinrich & Co Gold Encrusted Dinner Plates
By Heinrich & Co. 1, Selb Porcelain
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Service Of 12 Selb Bavaria Heinrich & Co Gold Encrusted Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Regency Large Coalport Porcelain Dessert Service-Thirty Nine Pieces
Located in Downingtown, PA
Regency Rarity: Spode Porcelain Dessert Service, Pattern 2314 This extensive and highly theatrical Spode Porcelain Dessert Service, dating to the peak of the Regency era around Circ...
Porcelain
Antique English Porcelain Dessert Plates Set of 8 Hand Painted Hexagonal Floral
Located in Katonah, NY
On this set of eight dessert plates, form and decoration work together. The hand-painted floral bouquets introduce beauty and variation, while the hexagonal shape gives each plate a ...
Porcelain
Vintage Regncy Homer Laughlin “Williamsburg Inn” Laurel Leaf China - Set of 12
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring refined elegance to your table with this exquisite set of 12 Vintage Homer Laughlin “Williamsburg Inn” dinner plates, featuring the classic Laurel Leaf motif in regal gold on c...
Porcelain
Antique Paris Porcelain Botanical Set of Plates, Flamen-Fleury
By Old Paris
Located in Downingtown, PA
French Garden on Porcelain: Flamen-Fleury’s Gilded Botanical Plates This elegant set of Paris Porcelain botanical plates is a prime example of the refined dinnerware produced by the...
Porcelain
$1,048Sale Price / set|20% Off
Georgian harlequin Set of Six Antique Mason's Ironstone Dinner Plates, Ca 1818
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a harlequin set ( different patterns) of SIX Mason's ironstone dinner plates, all dating to the earliest period of Mason's production, between 1813 and 1820, the late Georgian , Regency period. All the plates are the same nominal size and shape, but have different patterns, some being rare; Top row left: Japan Basket Top row middle: Blue Carnation - gilded Top row right: Chinese Ladies...
Ironstone
Vintage Regency Baronet Bavaria Czechoslovakia Floral China - Set of 10
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your dining experience with timeless European elegance using this set of 8 Vintage Regency Baronet Bavaria Czechoslovakia Floral China plates. Each plate features a vibrant ha...
Porcelain
Set of Six Antique Worcester Dishes English Imari Pink & Blue 1792–1803
Located in Katonah, NY
This set of porcelain dishes was hand-painted by Flight Barr Worcester between 1792 and 1803. Each of the six dishes can be seen in one of the first three images. The pattern feature...
Porcelain
Regency Spode Neo-classical Greek Pattern Blue Dinner Plates- Thirty One Plates
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
Extensive Set of Thirty-One Spode “Greek” Pattern Blue Transfer-Printed Dinner Plates Spode, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, circa 1806–1820 An impressive and extensive serv...
Pearlware, Pottery
Set of 18 Dutch silver plates made in 1816 in Amsterdam and retailed by Diemont
Located in London, London
Carrying Dutch assay marks for 1816 in Amsterdam, and the retail shop mark for Willem Diemont, this very handsome set of 18, 934 Standard Silver Plates, have an elegant reed border, ...
Silver
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
Vintage Boho Christofle "Oceana Red" Salad Plates - Set of 12
By Christofle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a pop of vibrant French sophistication to your table with this set of 12 Christofle “Oceana Red” salad plates. Crafted from fine porcelain, each plate features the bold Oceana Re...
Ceramic
Antique 8-Piece Dinnerware Set by J. Ridgway, Blue-White Chinoiserie, 1820
Located in Worcester Park, GB
This 8 piece charming antique blue-and-white dinnerware set in a classic English chinoiserie style, attributed to Ridgway and produced in the “Dresden Opaque China” pattern, circa 18...
Ceramic, Pearlware
Set of 5 Rockingham Floral Porcelain Dinner Plates Circa 1830s Blue Cream Red
By Rockingham
Located in Worcester Park, GB
The image shows a plate that appears to be Rockingham porcelain, specifically a Regency-era plate from the Rockingham Works in Swinton, Yorkshire, England. Here's why and some deta...
Porcelain
Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester Armorial Porcelain Claret Dessert Plates (Twelve)
By Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester
Located in Downingtown, PA
Regency Splendor: Important Set of 12 Flight, Barr & Barr "Claret Ground" Armorial Plates, The Heygate Service, Circa 1822–1823 An exceptional set of twelve Flight, Barr & B...
Porcelain
Set Four Antique Porcelain Dishes Hand-Painted 18th Century England, circa 1790
By Derby
Located in Katonah, NY
This set of four hand-painted dishes were made by Derby in England late in the 18th century, circa 1790. The border shows an exquisite wavy orange ribbon that opens and closes while ...
Porcelain
Set of 11 Early Spode Ironstone Imari Dessert Dishes Made circa 1815
By Spode
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A set of 11 Imari style ironstone dessert dishes, made by Spode circa 1815. Josiah Spode II began producing stone china in 1813 as an alternative to porcelain. Stone china, also kno...
Ironstone
Antique Chamberlains Worcester Rose China Dinner Plate Set
Located in New York, NY
A set of three (3) Chamberlin's Worcester hand painted dinner plates with rose pattern decoration and primary colors of gold and cobalt blue. Featuring the iron-red signature mark...
Porcelain
Regency Coalport Porcelain Neo-classical Set of Soup Plates after Hamilton
Located in Downingtown, PA
Imperial Crimson: A Set of Eight Regency Coalport "Cameo" Soup Plates After Hamilton, This magnificent set of eight deep soup plates represents a masterclass in high-style English p...
Porcelain
Regency Period English Pottery Green-Glazed Leaf Plate, Brameld, Yorkshire
Located in Downingtown, PA
English pottery Green-glazed Leaf Plate, Brameld, Yorkshire, Circa 1820 The plate moulded in a spiral overlapping leaf design with a green glaze. Mark: Impressed BRAMELD. ...
Pearlware, Pottery
Regency English Pottery Green-glazed Leaf Plate, Brameld, Yorkshire
Located in Downingtown, PA
English pottery Green-glazed leaf Plate, Attributed to Brameld, Yorkshire, Circa 1820. The plate is moulded in a spiral overlapping leaf design with a green glaze. While unmarked, ...
Pearlware, Pottery
Vintage Regency Mackenzie Childs Glazed Ceramic Ruffle Plates - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of storybook charm to your tabletop or vanity with this delightful set of two vintage MacKenzie-Childs ruffled plates. Crafted with the studio’s signature whimsical flair...
Ceramic
Vintage Boho Christofle "Torsada" Dinner Plates - Set of 4
By Christofle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring timeless French sophistication to your table with this set of 4 vintage Christofle “Torsada” dinner plates, a perfect blend of classic elegance and boho charm. Each plate featu...
Ceramic
Vintage Regency Portuguese Floral Ceramic Plates - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Brighten your table or wall with this Set of 2 Vintage Regency Portuguese Floral Ceramic Plates, showcasing a bold hand-painted bouquet of yellow, pink, and plum-toned florals on a d...
Ceramic
Vintage Regency Italian Glazed Ceramic Luncheon Plates - Set of 6
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your entertaining with this charming vintage Italian glazed ceramic luncheon platter, embodying the sophisticated elegance of the Hollywood Regency era. Crafted with exquisit...
Ceramic
Vintage Regency Fluted Birds Cake Plate
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add romantic charm to your serveware with this exquisite Vintage Regency Vermont Freres Fluted Cake Plate, delicately adorned with hand-painted birds and florals. The gently scallope...
Porcelain
Coalport Six-Piece Set of Gold Dinner Plates
Located in San Francisco, CA
Revive the glory of the Gilded Age (minus the backstabbing, corsets vs rib removal, and arsenic for skin whitening) at your dinner table. If your dining area is all gloomy gray with...
Porcelain
$1,800 / set
H 0.75 in W 16.25 in D 12.75 in
Ralph Lauren Home Spectator Black Dinnerware ~ Set of 8 Place Settings
Located in New York, NY
A set of 8 (eight) place settings in the Spectator black pattern by Ralph Lauren Home Collection. Porcelain. Signed, circa 1995-1996. This pattern is currently out of production. ...
Porcelain
19th Century Set of Mason's Plates
Located in High Point, NC
19th century set of four English ironstone plates, signed Mason's over a crown and banner. The plates are transfer decorated in a pattern of florals ...
Ironstone
$268
H 1.25 in W 9 in D 9 in
Antique Mason's Ironstone Imari Pattern Finest Gilding and Sculpted Plate
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Antique Mason's ironstone Imari pattern finest gilding and sculpted plate, English, 19th century. Highest quality.
Ceramic
$875 / set
H 4 in Dm 9 in
Wonderful Service 12 Chinoiserie Hand Painted Porcelain Lunch Dessert Plates
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Service Of 12 Chinoiserie Hand Painted Porcelain Lunch / Dessert Plates
Porcelain
$5,800 / set
H 1 in Dm 10 in
12 Heavily Gilt Encrusted Antique Green & Gold Minton England Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gorgeous set ! Please click on the pictures to see the detail and enlarge. Heavy raised paste gilding on a vibrant green collar and custom ordered through the fine Gilded Age Retai...
Gold, Enamel
Extensive English Porcelain Dessert Service, circa 1825
Located in New York, NY
Pair of covered fruit coolers, pair of covered sauce tureens, pair of open work baskets, 1 compote, 4 kidney-shaped dishes, pair of square dishes, pair of oval dishes, 16 plates.
Porcelain
Set of 12 Italian Modern Silver 12-Inch Dinner Plates
By Greggio
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 Modern 800 silver dinner plates. Each: Deep well, wide flat shoulder, and molded rim. Italian marks including post-1967 stamp for Padua maker Rino Greggio. Total weight: 19...
Sterling Silver
$250Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 1.19 in Dm 11.03 in
Ikat Porcelain Dinner Plates, Made in Italy - Set of 6
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Ikat patterns are an integral part of our colorful world, celebrating the beauty of this timeless textile technique. Inspired by its rich heritage, we’ve transformed some of our most...
Porcelain
$273Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 1.19 in Dm 8.67 in
Contemporary Set of 2 Dessert Plates Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Michelangelo green dessert coupe plate is material and earthy, like the great Renaissance Master's ...
Porcelain
Antique Coalport English Porcelain Neoclassical Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine English Neoclassical porcelain plate. By Coalport. Decorated throughout with alternating red and blue geometric patterns, gil...
Porcelain
$300Sale Price|37% Off
H 12 in Dm 1 in
Important Original Set of 4 Beautiful Porcelain Bavaria Schumann Dinner Plates
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item that we are offering is A Beautiful Important Set of 4 Large Lovely Porcelain Bavaria Schumann Plates. Remarkably done with ...
Porcelain
Set of 18 Antique Dinner Plates Coalport Porcelain English Imari Circa 1820
Located in Katonah, NY
This exquisite set of 18 dinner plates was hand-painted by Coalport Porcelain in England circa 1820. The plates are decorated in the bold and colorful Imari style. They feature large...
Porcelain
Vintage Boho Bordallo Pinheiro Luncheon Plates - Set of 10
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Boho Bordallo Pinheiro Luncheon Plates – Set of 10 – Elevate your table with this whimsical set of Bordallo Pinheiro luncheon plates, featuring the brand’s signature botanica...
Ceramic
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H 1 in W 8.25 in D 8.25 in
Vintage Regency Lynn Chase “Parrots in Paradise” Luncheon Plates.- Set of 8
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your dining experience with our Vintage Regency Lynn Chase 'Parrots In Paradise' Luncheon Plates - Set Of 8, epitomizing the fusion of American sophistication and exotic allu...
Ceramic
Lenox "Springfield" Gold Rimmed China- Set of 24
Located in Denton, TX
Lenox "Springfield" Gold Rimmed China- Set of 24. Service for 8. Porcelain china with gold & cream rim. A very elegant look for your dining room. The set includes 8 dinner plates, 8 ...
Gold
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H 5.5 in Dm 10.5 in
Coalport English Cobalt Blue Gold Raised Encrusted Dinner Service Set 12 Plates
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Coalport English Cobalt Blue & Raised Encrusted Gold Gilt Set Of 12 Dinner / Service Plates In Very Good Unused Condition.1650
Porcelain
Chamberlain Worcester Porcelain Tree of Life Set of Twelve Dinner Plates
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chamberlain Worcester Porcelain Set of Twelve Dinner Plates, Tree of Life Pattern, Circa 1818-1822 The Chamberlain Worcester porcelain Tree of Life dinner plates are painted in an ornate and colorful pattern known as the " Tree of Life" pattern. The Japan pattern design depicts a central tree in an underglaze blue with a cracked ice design issuing extensive branches, flowers and leaves across the surface. Note we also have a soup tureen and stand and a pair of sauce tureens and stands in this pattern. Dimensions: 9-5/8 inch diameter x 1 1/4 inches high. Mark: Some with a n red below a crown: Chamberlains...
Porcelain
Wedgwood Imari Scalloped Edge Dessert Plate
By Wedgwood
Located in Stamford, CT
Single Wedgwood scalloped edge dessert plate. Raised scalloped gold rimmed edge. Stamped Wedgwood on the underside.
Porcelain
Vintage Regency Wedgwood Spring Blossom Luncheon Plates - Set of 8
By Wedgewood
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning set of 8 vintage Luncheon plates. Made by the iconic Wedgwood group in England and stamped on the bottom. A brilliantly colored Spring Blos...
Ceramic
Wonderful Service 12 Dinner Plates Minton Cobalt Blue Raised Gilt Medallion
By Tiffany & Co., Minton
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful classic and elegant set of 12 Minton England bone china dinner plates. This set features a nice deep collar of cobalt blue that is bordered by raised gold on the interior...
Porcelain
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H 1.86 in Dm 7.29 in
Worcester Porcelain Barr, Flight & Barr Shell Dessert Dish William Billingsley
By Barr, Flight & Barr Worcester
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Heading : Worcester porcelain barr, Flight & Barr Shell Dish - William Billingsley Date : 1808 - 1813 Period : George III Marks : Impressed BFB and crown mark; stamped with crown,...
Porcelain
Set of Six Colorful Derby Porcelain Dishes Made in England, Circa 1810
By Derby
Located in Katonah, NY
A set of six English hand-painted porcelain dishes made by Derby in the early 19th century, circa 1810. The dishes have an exquisite combination of floral and geometric design featur...
Porcelain
Wonderful Service Set 12 Minton Dinner Plates Raised Gold Gilded Regency Urn
By Minton
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful service set of 12 Minton dinner plates having raised gold gilded over a white plate with regency urns and filigree pattern. In excelle...
Porcelain