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.
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
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
$2,960Sale Price|20% Off
Regency Sterling Silver, Silver Salts
Located in Huntington, 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
Liverpool Herculaneum Yellow-Banded Openwork Creamware Dessert Dishes
Located in Downingtown, PA
The Liverpool creamware openwork dishes were made at the Herculaneum factory. The charming dishes have an outer band of openwork attached to a bask...
Pottery, Creamware
$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
English Regency Style Chinoiserie Samovar
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency-style (20th Century) red lacquered chinoiserie decorated tole samovar with gilt handles
Lacquer
$762Sale 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
Antique English Silver Plated Dual Wine Bottle Slide or Coaster
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated dual wine bottle coaster or slide shows no maker's marks, but is presumed to have been made in England in circa 1820 in the period Regency style. The coast...
Metal
Antique Regency Period Large Paper Mache Bottle Coaster with Lacquered Finish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique wine bottle coaster shows not maker's signature, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1920 a...
Paper
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
$319Sale Price / set|24% Off
H 2.75 in Dm 1.5 in
Pair of Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shaker
Located in Sheffield, MA
Faneuil by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver salt shaker and pepper mill set. Simple elegance, Salt shaker 1.5" D x 2.25" H. OFFERING FREE SHIPPING TO CONTINENTAL US. PLEASE JUST ASK FO...
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Sterling Silver Scalloped Decorative Dish Signed by Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco sterling silver dish was realized by the esteemed American maker Tiffany & Co., circa 1920. It features a round body with raised and scalloped sides, separated ...
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
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
English Sterling Silver Mounted Coconut Cup
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique English sterling silver mounted coconut cup; an addition to our diverse silverware collection. This impressive antique sterling silver mounted coconut cup has a circular rounded form onto a circular pedestal foot. The upper portion of this antique coconut cup...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$550
H 5.13 in W 15.38 in D 15 in
Antique English Pancheon Bowl from Leek in Northern England c1880-1900
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique English Pancheon Bowl, made from Earthenware (from red or buff clay) Farmhouse Dairy Bowl, typically used to allow the milk to separate from the ...
Earthenware
$813
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
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
Pair of Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, Empire Period XIX
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Pair of gilt bronze candlesticks. Empire period XIX.
Bronze
$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
$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
$3,600
H 2 in Dm 8.25 in
Hermès Vintage Silver Plate Double Bridle Post Tray, Bowl, Barware France 1960's
By Hermès
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing vintage Hermès rare silver plate double tray or bowl has the center of a rendition of the post that horses would have been bridled to. It is hallmarked Hermès Paris Made in France. This is the largest one seen that is vintage from the 1960s or very early 1970s. It is a rare tray or bowl because of its double size. This is great for serving or as a desk or cocktail accessory. It is rarely seen or on the market at this size. This came from a special Hermès private collector. Tres chic! This has good weight to it. The height to the center bridle circular post is 5". This is great barware as well. Hermes at...
Silver Plate
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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
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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
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H 9.45 in W 0.79 in D 0.79 in
74-Piece Set of Silver-Plated Flatware Made by Christofle Model Pompadour
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Nice set of silver plated flatware for 12 persons made by the French brand Christofle. The name of the model is Pompadour, an elegant e...
Silver Plate
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H 8.67 in W 0.79 in D 0.79 in
86-Piece Set of Silver Plated Flatware for 12 Persons Made by Ercuis France
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful set of silver-plated table cutlery for 12 people from the French brand Ercuis. The cutlery has an elegant design, with round handles containing a graceful small work. This ...
Silver Plate
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