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Regency Serving Pieces

REGENCY STYLE

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.

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Style: Regency
19th Century English Sheffield Silver Plate Fine Food Warmer Dish Walker Knowles
19th Century English Sheffield Silver Plate Fine Food Warmer Dish Walker Knowles

19th Century English Sheffield Silver Plate Fine Food Warmer Dish Walker Knowles

By Walker, Knowles & Co.

Located in Savannah, GA

Sheffield silver large size tureen marked on the inside of the lid with a cross over a globe and the initials ITC which indicates it was made by Walker, Knowles and Co., 47 Burgess S...

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1840s English Antique Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Sheffield Plate

English Regency Silver Clam Shell Serving Dish
English Regency Silver Clam Shell Serving Dish

English Regency Silver Clam Shell Serving Dish

Located in Elkhart, IN

A gorgeous English Regency silver plate serving dish in the form of a scalloped clam shell, resting on three conch shell formed feet England, 19th Century Measures: 9.63"W x 10.25"...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

61-piece Spode Chinese Rose Pattern Dinner Service
61-piece Spode Chinese Rose Pattern Dinner Service

61-piece Spode Chinese Rose Pattern Dinner Service

By Copeland Spode

Located in Worcester Park, GB

A complete table set steeped in history, this Spode Chinese Rose dinner service is a rare and valuable find for collectors and hosts alike. Produced by Copeland Spode, one of England...

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1910s British Vintage Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic, Ironstone

Mason's Regency Ironstone, 23-Piece Dinner Service, Circa 1920
Mason's Regency Ironstone, 23-Piece Dinner Service, Circa 1920

Mason's Regency Ironstone, 23-Piece Dinner Service, Circa 1920

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Worcester Park, GB

This exquisite 23-piece dinner set by Mason’s Ironstone belongs to the iconic Regency pattern—a celebrated example of 19th-century English transferware. What sets this set apart is i...

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19th Century British Antique Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Ironstone, Ceramic

Italy Richard Ginori Mid-18th Century Porcelain Coffee Pot with Flowers Decor
Italy Richard Ginori Mid-18th Century Porcelain Coffee Pot with Flowers Decor

Italy Richard Ginori Mid-18th Century Porcelain Coffee Pot with Flowers Decor

By Richard Ginori

Located in Brescia, IT

This is an Italian porcelain piece handmade by Richard Ginori. The high quality of this Italian production of Doccia, is recognizable at first glance. The flower decoration with pink...

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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Regency Spode Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Blue Tazza
Regency Spode Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Blue Tazza

Regency Spode Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Blue Tazza

By Spode

Located in Downingtown, PA

Spode Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Tazza Early-19th century The Spode pottery underglaze blue Greek pattern has an oval shaped top with a central des...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Pearlware, Pottery

Maitland Smith Wood Brass Tray Philippines 2013 Discontinued
Maitland Smith Wood Brass Tray Philippines 2013 Discontinued

Maitland Smith Wood Brass Tray Philippines 2013 Discontinued

By Maitland Smith

Located in Forest Grove, PA

A discontinued Maitland Smith wood and brass tray. Four book matched sections, scalloped edge and brass handles. Made in the Philippines in 2013.

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2010s Philippine Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Vintage Meissen Lidded Tureen with Putto Figure
Vintage Meissen Lidded Tureen with Putto Figure

Vintage Meissen Lidded Tureen with Putto Figure

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Blue crossed swords mark to the base. A footed bowl with a wide sight scalloped gilt rim with shell and acanthus leaf handles and decorated with insects and flowers. The lid is decor...

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Early 20th Century German Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport Porcelain Scalloped Serving Dish
Coalport Porcelain Scalloped Serving Dish

Coalport Porcelain Scalloped Serving Dish

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in CA, CA

A Coalport shell dish cwith cobalt borders and gilded bands of interlocking scrolls and finials with a gold dentil border. Hand painted centre of floral bouquet in the manner of the ...

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Early 1800s Antique Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Regency English Cheese Coaster in Ebonized Tole
Regency English Cheese Coaster in Ebonized Tole

Regency English Cheese Coaster in Ebonized Tole

Located in Chireno, TX

Regency English cheese coaster in ebonized tole with gilded detail. Nice large size in excellent condition. Note: Original/early finish on antique and vintage metal will include som...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Steel

Old Sheffield Silver Plate Venison Dish with Cover
Old Sheffield Silver Plate Venison Dish with Cover

Old Sheffield Silver Plate Venison Dish with Cover

Located in New Orleans, LA

This grand venison meat dish is masterfully crafted of fine Old Sheffield silver plate. A product of Regency ingenuity, this dish is crafted with ...

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19th Century English Antique Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Sheffield Plate

A Fine Near Pair of Regency Style Silver Plated Sauce Tureens, U.K. Circa 1910
A Fine Near Pair of Regency Style Silver Plated Sauce Tureens, U.K. Circa 1910

A Fine Near Pair of Regency Style Silver Plated Sauce Tureens, U.K. Circa 1910

By Barker Brothers Silver Ltd.

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A very handsome near pair of Regency style silver-plated sauce tureens, both showing lobe decorated bodies fitted with conforming lids, sided by lion’s masks with ring handles and ra...

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Early 20th Century English Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of TEN Desert Plates by Rockingham porcelain Hand Painted Scenes, Circa 1825
Set of TEN Desert Plates by Rockingham porcelain Hand Painted Scenes, Circa 1825

Set of TEN Desert Plates by Rockingham porcelain Hand Painted Scenes, 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...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Early 19th Century Regency Spode Pair of Porcelain Dessert Dishes
Early 19th Century Regency Spode Pair of Porcelain Dessert Dishes

Early 19th Century Regency Spode Pair of Porcelain Dessert Dishes

By Spode

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Early 19th century Regency Spode pair of porcelain hand painted dessert dishes of circular form with lobed gilded rim, decorated to the edge with gilded egg and dart motif against gr...

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1810s British Antique Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Two Pairs of Regency-Period Silver-Gilt Grape Shears
Two Pairs of Regency-Period Silver-Gilt Grape Shears

Two Pairs of Regency-Period Silver-Gilt Grape Shears

By William Eley & William Fearn

Located in New Orleans, LA

Comprised of silver-gilt, these two pairs of beautifully crafted grape shears were designed and manufactured in by famed London silversmiths William Eley and William Fearn. The pairs’ handles are cast elegantly with Bacchanal motifs of fruiting grape vines and baskets bursting with fresh produce. Once used for snipping grapes, these Regency-period scissors bear the monogram “AD” for their original 1815 owner and boast an impressive royal English provenance. Hallmarked London 1815 with maker's mark of "WE / WF" Measures: 7 1/4" length x 2 1/4" width Provenance: Gifted as a wedding present from H.R.H. The Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Antique Regency Mahogany Cheese Coaster or Cheese Wheel Holder—Timeless Taste
Antique Regency Mahogany Cheese Coaster or Cheese Wheel Holder—Timeless Taste

Antique Regency Mahogany Cheese Coaster or Cheese Wheel Holder—Timeless Taste

Located in Saint Helena, CA

A beautiful, tasteful conversation piece "A single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife," quips your dinner companion, Jane, as she rolls a 25-pound wheel of Stilton down the dining table. Today, this might seem odd. In Georgian times, however, this epitomized witty banter, proper etiquette, and, most importantly, the correct use of a cheese coaster. Functional beauty in the Regency style This is a fine example of a Georgian Cheese coaster...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Vintage English Regency Silver Plated Small Lion Head Oval Desk Biscuit Barrel
Vintage English Regency Silver Plated Small Lion Head Oval Desk Biscuit Barrel

Vintage English Regency Silver Plated Small Lion Head Oval Desk Biscuit Barrel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage English Regency Silver Plated Small Lion Head Oval Desk Biscuit Barrel. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 5" H x 5.25" W x 3.75" D.

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Late 20th Century Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Platter with Cobalt and Gold Handpainted Detailing
Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Platter with Cobalt and Gold Handpainted Detailing

Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Platter with Cobalt and Gold Handpainted Detailing

Located in New York, NY

This refined Early Modernist porcelain oval serving platter by Royal Crown Derby was realized in England, circa 1820. The center of the piece offers channeled forms resembling a styl...

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1820s English Antique Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Gold

Vintage English Regency Style Round Covered Silver Plated Serving Dish w/Divider
Vintage English Regency Style Round Covered Silver Plated Serving Dish w/Divider

Vintage English Regency Style Round Covered Silver Plated Serving Dish w/Divider

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage English Regency Style Round Covered Silver Plated Serving Dish w/ Divider. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 4" H x 12" W x 12" D.

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Mid-20th Century Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Early 19th Century Regency Metal Serving or Drinks Tray
Early 19th Century Regency Metal Serving or Drinks Tray

Early 19th Century Regency Metal Serving or Drinks Tray

Located in Kastrup, DK

A small rectangular Regency toleware tray, with brass loop handles on the side. The center of the tray is decorated with a hand painted portrait of young woman, with a basket of flo...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Antique English Regency Silver Plated Greek Key Cake Basket Serving Platter
Antique English Regency Silver Plated Greek Key Cake Basket Serving Platter

Antique English Regency Silver Plated Greek Key Cake Basket Serving Platter

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Regency Silver Plated Greek Key Cake Basket Serving Platter. Item features a serving handle, Greek key design, pedestal base, beaded trim, very nice antique item, gre...

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19th Century Antique Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Food Warmer with Brass Stand, Two Available
Food Warmer with Brass Stand, Two Available

Food Warmer with Brass Stand, Two Available

Located in Sheffield, MA

Large covered stainless steel buffet food warmer with decorative brass frame. Shelf below to hold heating units. Without the top, the base can be use as a ...

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Early 20th Century Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Early English Regency Black Tole Cheese Coaster with Ornate Painting
Early English Regency Black Tole Cheese Coaster with Ornate Painting

Early English Regency Black Tole Cheese Coaster with Ornate Painting

Located in Louisville, KY

In the category of perfectly fitting for diverse décor that calls for uniquely rich touches, this English Regency Black Tole Cheese Coaster tops the short list. Done in ebonized blac...

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1830s English Antique Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Large Vintage Oval Modern Silver Plated Food Serving Dish Dome Cover
Large Vintage Oval Modern Silver Plated Food Serving Dish Dome Cover

Large Vintage Oval Modern Silver Plated Food Serving Dish Dome Cover

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Large Vintage Oval Modern 22" Silver Plated Food Serving Dish Dome Cover. Item features a large impressive oval size, ornate handle, very nice vintage item,...

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Mid-20th Century Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Cheshire S.P.C. 846 Silver Plated Covered Vegetable Serving Dish
Vintage Cheshire S.P.C. 846 Silver Plated Covered Vegetable Serving Dish

Vintage Cheshire S.P.C. 846 Silver Plated Covered Vegetable Serving Dish

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Cheshire S.P.C. 846 Silver Plated Covered Vegetable Serving Dish. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 3.25" H x 11.25" W x 8.5" D.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Regency Carved Rosewood Tea Ploy
Regency Carved Rosewood Tea Ploy

Regency Carved Rosewood Tea Ploy

$757Sale Price|30% Off

Regency Carved Rosewood Tea Ploy

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

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 ...

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1830s Antique Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Boho Brass Honey Pot
Vintage Boho Brass Honey Pot

Vintage Boho Brass Honey Pot

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite vintage brass honey pot sculpture is a unique decorative piece that captures the charm of rustic beekeeping with remarkable artistry. The finely crafted beehive sits a...

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Mid-20th Century American Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Hotel silver plate jeroboam wine coaster, with vintage "Cafe de Paris" monogram
Hotel silver plate jeroboam wine coaster, with vintage "Cafe de Paris" monogram

Hotel silver plate jeroboam wine coaster, with vintage "Cafe de Paris" monogram

Located in Buchanan, MI

A vintage hotel silver plate jeroboam wine coaster engraved with with a script monogram and "Cafe de Paris." great color and patina

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20th Century British Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Regency period sterling silver pap boat made in London in 1812
Regency period sterling silver pap boat made in London in 1812

Regency period sterling silver pap boat made in London in 1812

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1812, this simple, Regency period, Antique Sterling Silver Pap Boat, is plain in style, of traditional form, and features reed ...

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1810s English Antique Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Regency Silver Plate Candelabras Doric Column Candles
Regency Silver Plate Candelabras Doric Column Candles

Regency Silver Plate Candelabras Doric Column Candles

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Come view these for yourself in our Hertfordshire warehouse. 20 minutes north of London Stunning pair of Regency style silver plate candelabras In the form of classic doric columns a...

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1980s Vintage Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Regency Sheffield Silver Plate Bread Basket, England, circa 1820
Regency Sheffield Silver Plate Bread Basket, England, circa 1820

Regency Sheffield Silver Plate Bread Basket, England, circa 1820

Located in San Francisco, CA

Large Sheffield silver plate Regency period gondola shape bread basket with loop ring handles, England, early 19th century.

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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid 18th Century George Ill Mahogany Dumbwaiter
Mid 18th Century George Ill Mahogany Dumbwaiter

Mid 18th Century George Ill Mahogany Dumbwaiter

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A gorgeous vintage George III style mahogany dumbwaiter with central baluster and three shelves, each with fluted piecrust edges, resting on a tripod of Queen Anne pad feet. Acquired...

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Mid-18th Century North American Antique Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Duck Casserole Dish
Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Duck Casserole Dish

Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Duck Casserole Dish

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Infuse your kitchen with whimsical charm using this Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Duck Casserole Dish, a delightful blend of functionality and ret...

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Late 20th Century American Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

Paul Storr Silver-Gilt Grape Shears
Paul Storr Silver-Gilt Grape Shears

Paul Storr Silver-Gilt Grape Shears

By Paul Storr

Located in New Orleans, LA

An incredibly rare and exceptional pair of grape shears by Paul Storr, one of the most esteemed silversmiths in history. With handles laden with grapevine...

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19th Century English Antique Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Regency period sterling silver pap boat made by Samuel Knight in London in 1817
Regency period sterling silver pap boat made by Samuel Knight in London in 1817

Regency period sterling silver pap boat made by Samuel Knight in London in 1817

By Samuel Knight

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1817 by Samuel Knight , this handsome, Regency period, Antique Sterling Silver Pap Boat, features a shell and gadroon border. The pap boat measures 1.5"(3.5cm...

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1810s English Antique Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Regency serving pieces for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Regency serving pieces for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage serving pieces created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, silver and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Regency serving pieces made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original serving pieces, popular names associated with this style include International Silver, Paul Storr, Spode, and Chamberlains Worcester. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for serving pieces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $89 and tops out at $98,500 while the average work can sell for $995.