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 Regency Style Solid Brass Adjustable Centerpiece Trivet Stand.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Regency Style Solid Brass Adjustable Centerpiece Trivet Stand. An exceptionally elegant mid-century solid brass adjustable dish cross, executed in the refined manner of the t...
Brass
Antique Sterling Silver Samovar by Whipham & Wright, London 1763
By Thomas Whipman & Charles Wright
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver samovar made in the Regency style, an addition to our Geo...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pair of Regency Cut-Glass & Gilt Bronze Candelabra, Attributed to Parker & Perry
Located in Essex, MA
Attributed to Parker and Perry or William Blades. Each with two prismed bobeche with lower drip pan and attached prisms. Fire gilt arms with central f...
Bronze
English Wine Cellarette or Wine Cooler of Mahogany in the Regency Style
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English wine cooler (also known as a cellarette) for wine and spirits, crafted in a traditional sarcophagus form. in the Regency style - featuring a shaped, rectangular open t...
Metal, Zinc
$797Sale Price|33% Off
Antique Mappin Brothers Regency Style Silverplated Oval Handled Tray
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Mappin Brothers Regency Style Silverplated Oval Handled Tray Encounter a luxurious slice of history with our Antique Mappin Brothers regency st...
Silver Plate
Herculaneum Creamware Yellow-Ground Openwork Dessert Dishes, Pair, Liverpool
Located in Downingtown, PA
Herculaneum Creamware Yellow-Ground Openwork Dessert Dishes, Pair, Liverpool Circa 1810–1815 This pair of English creamware dessert dishes, very probably made by the Herculaneum Pot...
Pottery, Creamware
1980s Ken Done Australian Parrot Placemats, Set of 6 in Original Box
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
ing a burst of color to the table with this vibrant set of six vintage placemats featuring artwork by celebrated Australian artist Ken Done. Showcas...
Cork, Melamine Foam
$2,960Sale Price|20% Off
Regency Sterling Silver, Silver Salts
Located in New York, NY
With cobalt blue glass bowl inserts and leather presentation case. Dimensions: Box width 7 ½, depth 7”, height 2 3/4” Containers diameter 2”,...
Sterling Silver
$758Sale Price|30% Off
Regency Carved Rosewood Tea Ploy
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique quality Regency carved rosewood tea ploy, circa 1830. A top quality piece in the manner of Gillows. A very rare find. Solid, no loose joints and no ...
Rosewood
English Regency Style Chinoiserie Samovar
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency-style (20th Century) red lacquered chinoiserie decorated tole samovar with gilt handles
Lacquer
$2,740Sale Price|20% Off
Very Rare Regency Hardwood Cellarette of Sarcophagus Form Raised on Turned Legs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for auction this exceptionally rare Regency Mahogany Cellarette of Sarcophagus form in solid mahogany on turned legs A very good looking and well-made pi...
Hardwood
$742
H 8.47 in Dm 5.52 in
Ettore Sottsass Style Vintage Pear Shaped Brass Ice Cube Bucket or Holder, 1970s
By Turnwald Collection International, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Vintage Mid-Century polished brass and. Plastic ice bucket, box or ice cube holder made circa 1970s. This piece would look fantastic displayed on a brass and chrome Romeo Rega or Maison Jansen bar cart...
Brass
Pair of Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, Empire Period XIX
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Pair of gilt bronze candlesticks. Empire period XIX.
Bronze
Art Deco Vase or Wine Chiller Hoskins Rose &Co - Libochovice Czechoslovakia
By Bohemia
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Deco Vase or Wine Chiller Hoskins Rose &Co - Libochovice Czechoslovakia Signed Excellent condition. looks simply stunning. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any further...
Art Glass
Old English Sterling Silver Framed Footed Barware Dish
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Old English sterling silver framed footed barware or tableware dish with cobalt blue glass liner. The piece is in great condition. Minor wear cons...
Sterling Silver
Abalone Seashell and Acrylic Bar Kitchen Table Trivet
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful abalone seashell and two-tone acrylic bar, table or kitchen trivet, circa mid-20th century, USA. Colors include beautiful pearl pink and gr...
Abalone, Acrylic
Birmingham Silver Co Lg Silverplate Handled Footed Tray Plating Loss
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a fantastic, heavy (9.5 lbs) silverplate tray with beautiful raised designs around the edge and on the handles and a nice etched pattern on the flat tray center but there is ...
Silver Plate
Victorian, Sterling Silver Pedestal-Based Monteith/Centerpiece Bowl
By Joseph Hicks
Located in New York, NY
Victorian, sterling silver, pedestal-based Monteith/centerpiece bowl, London, year-hallmarked for 1898, Joseph Hicks - maker. Measures 6 inches high x 8 1/4 inches diameter. Weighs 1...
Sterling Silver
Belgian Crystal Candlesticks Holders Val Saint Lambert, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of Belgian crystal candlestick holders from luxury maker Val Saint Lambert, Belgium. Pair have a hexagon base (a nice alternative to round) and measure 9.63" Height. Markers' acid mark on bottom "Val Saint Lambert" as shown in last image. Dimensions: 5" base x 9.63" Height. Very Good condition as shown in images. No chips noted. Belgian VSL crystal...
Crystal
$815
H 3.75 in W 4 in D 2.75 in
Victorian Chased Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Henry Holland, London, 1866
By Henry Holland 1, Elkington & Co.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1866 by Henry Holland, this very attractive, Victorian, antique sterling silver christening mug, features chased and engraved decoration to the sides, a gilt ...
Sterling Silver
$8,500 / set
H 18.25 in W 18 in D 6 in
Pair of English Regency Sheffield Candelabras, Matthew Boulton, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
A complete pair of English Regency Sheffield three-light candelabras with removable intertwined scrolled arms, original hand chased removable shell motif bobeches, beaded floral tape...
Sheffield Plate, Copper
$675 / set
H 6 in W 4.12 in D 4.12 in
Rare Old English Silverplate & Cut Crystal Golf Motif Novelty Breakfast Cruet
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Rare old English silverplate golf motif novelty breakfast cruet. The set includes an open salt cellar with spoon, a mustard pot with spoon and a pepper pot. Please note the use of go...
Crystal, Silver Plate
$3,000 / set
H 13 in W 9 in D 9 in
Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Two-Tier Dessert Dishes with Gilt Bronze
Located in Tarzana, CA
A Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain two-tier dessert dishes with Gilt Bronze Dimensions: Height: 13", Width: 9" Signed with 19th century Meissen double sword mark Excel...
Ormolu
Unavailable|$995
H 1.5 in W 28 in D 16.5 in
Antique English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Accents & Engraving
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This ornate silver plated serving tray was made in England in approximately 1920 in a Victorian style. The tray has ornately decorated handles and outer rim done with a scrolling flo...
Copper
Unavailable|$799
H 12.25 in W 8.5 in D 10 in
Antique Georgian Styled Silver Plated Tea or Hot Water Urn with Lion Mounts
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique hot water urn or server is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1880 and done in a Georg...
Silver Plate
French Art Nouveau Wood Box Openwork Panels, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Little wood box with openwork panels, made circa 1900 in the Art Nouveau period. A little piece of wood is missing on the back side. A. M. initial are on the top. Good antique condit...
Wood
Sold
H 0.5 in W 2.38 in D 0.75 in
Two Classic Oval Sterling Napkin Rings Engraved "H" on One and "C" on the Other
Located in Sheffield, MA
Elegant pair of oval Sterling napkin rings both stamped "sterling" and both have "H" engraved on one and "C" on the front of the second. Wonderful...
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 5.12 in W 6.3 in D 3.94 in
Regency Period Antique Sterling Silver Toast Rack, London 1812 Samuel Hennell
By Samuel Hennell
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1812 by Samuel Hennell, this handsome, Regency Period, Antique Sterling Silver Toast Rack, is plain in design, and w...
Sterling Silver
Regency Period Sterling Silver Bell, Peter & William Bateman, London, 1818
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1818 by Peter & William Bateman, this handsome, Regency Period, antique sterling silver bell, is baluster shaped, and feat...
Sterling Silver
Regency Double-Magnum Bottle Holder
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Regency-period bottle holder adds character and refinement to any fine dining affair. Crafted of luxurious mahogany, the caddy can hold two double-magnum wine bottles. Adorned w...
Brass
Regency Pierced Brass Fire Place Trivet c. 1810-1820
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a good example of a Regency Period--early 19th century pierced brass and forged iron fireplace trivet. The trivet is in overall good to very g...
Brass, Iron
Regency Spode Porcelain Seventeen Piece Dessert Service, Pattern # 2329
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
Regency Spode Porcelain dessert service, Pattern # 2329, Seventeen Pieces, 1820 The Seventeen piece Spode porcelain dessert service is finely painted in each center with a dif...
Porcelain
Victorian Style Silver-Plate 5 Piece Tea Service, Queen Anne Design
Located in Sheffield, MA
Entertain in style with this Victorian Queen Anne Style silver-plate tea set with black bakelite handles and lid knobs. The lower portion of each item is embellished with embossed fluted decoration in the Queen Anne style. Coffee pot - 11 x 4.5 x 9.5h/Teapot - 11 x 5 x 6 3/4 h/Suger bowl - 6 3/8 x 3 1/2 x 4 5/8 h/Milk Pitcher - 5 3/8 x 2 7/8 x 3 3/4h/Waste Bowl - 4 1/2 x 3 x 3h Search terms: George V coffee and tea service modeled in the Queen Anne style, Edwardian, Regency, George III, Georgian teapot...
Silver Plate
Antique Regency Wine Cooler Cellarette
Located in London, GB
A beautifully made and rare original antique Georgian period wine cooler. This dates from around 1800-1810 period. It is of excellent quality and is in superb original condition. We...
Metal
Spode Pottery Blue Greek Pattern Double Egg Cups
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
Spode pottery blue Greek pattern double egg cups late 19th century The double Spode egg cups have a Greek key design to top and bottom. To one side i...
Pearlware, Pottery
Smythson of Bond Street Green Leather Seating Chart
By Smythson of Bond Street
Located in Stamford, CT
Smythson of Bond Street green leather round table seating chart. Classic racing green leather with gold embossed detailing. Included 6 ecru paper name card...
Leather, Paper
Pair of 19th Century George IV Mahogany Humidor Cabinets with Cutlery Urns
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of George IV mahogany humidor cabinets mounted with urn form knife boxes, interior with lead lined drawers, two metal shelves in one, height 71 inches, width 19 inches.
Mahogany
Vintage Large Silver Plate Butler Tray
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage large silver plate butler tray Very large and heavy silver plate serving tray with dual handles. The rectangular butler tray has e...
Silver Plate
Paul Storr Silver Grape Shears
By Paul Storr
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare pair of silver grape shears was crafted by Paul Storr, one of history’s most renowned silversmiths. An uncommon item in Storr's extraordinary ca...
Silver
Small Regency Copper Samovar
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine small regency copper samovar with detailed decoration to the lid and base, lovely ornate handles and tap, standing on round feet. Lovely origina...
Copper
Sterling Silver Dish Cross, Antique George III, '1778'
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver dish cross; an addition to our Georgian dining silverware collection. This...
Silver, Sterling Silver