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.
Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker
By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Large Sterling silver sugar caster, beautiful model with beautiful decorations in Regency style. The spreader has hallmarks of the city of Chester, dated 1905. The maker's mark is al...
Sterling Silver
Rare George III Sterling Silver 12 Place Egg Cruet, Emes & Barnard, London 1814
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1808 and 1814 by Emes & Barnard (the spoons by Eley, Fern & Chawner, 1814), this classic George III sterling silver egg cruet is of a square form with...
Sterling Silver
19th Century Regency Brass Trivet With Etched Decoration
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century English Regency brass adjustable trivet with etched decoration. A lovely fretwork design with eight flora petals or leaves emanating from a round center with stylized fl...
Brass
Pair of Regency Gilt and Patinated Bronze Ostrich Candlesticks, c1815
Located in valatie, NY
A pair of early 19th century Regency period gilt and patinated bronze candlesticks. Each has floral sprays with crystal lustres supported on gilt Ostrich shaped stems standing on cir...
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Sterling Silver Samovar by Paul Storr in the Regency Style
By Paul Storr
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, antique George III English sterling silver samovar made by Paul Storr in the Regency style; an addi...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Regency Period Sterling Silver Toast Rack - London 1815 Joseph Angell I
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1815 by Joseph Angell I, this handsome, Regency period, Antique Sterling Silver Toast Rack, stands on 4 ball feet, and will hold 6 pieces of toast. The toas...
Sterling Silver
$1,301Sale Price / set|20% Off
London Mid-18th Century Pair of Regency Silver Sugar Nips
Located in Brescia, IT
This elegant pair of antique silver nips is composed by two pieces, one is cast with shells and the other one with a little shovel shape. Fully silver London marker. With certifi...
Sterling Silver
England Late 18th Century Regency Sterling Silver Toast Rack
Located in Brescia, IT
This elegant silver sterling toast rack is a piece that can't miss in an organized home. The toast rack has an oval shape and it is an elegant and...
Sterling Silver
$1,120Sale Price|83% Off
19th Century English Scenic Painted Tole Tray
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Fine Regency tray showing the four corners of the British Empire and a large central scene, illustrating many symbolic undertones.
Sheet Metal
19th Century English Regency Papier-mâché Chinoiserie Japanned Tray
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 19th century Regency papier-mâché chinoiserie tray. In addition to the lovely pen-work, it has mother of pearl inlay. It is not marked. Lite and general wear.
Wood
Large Castleford-Type Pottery Coffee Pot and Cover
By Castleford Pottery
Located in Downingtown, PA
Castleford-type Coffee Pot & Cover, Circa 1820 The large Castleford coffee pot and cover has blue painted detailing. The spout with a bird-form tip. The body with reeding around t...
Pottery
$1,895 / set
Pair of Antique Worcester Bird Plates
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of yellow dessert plates with exotic bird medallions and butterfly cameos. Impressed crown mark on verso. Retains antique shop stickers on verso ...
Porcelain
English Regency Trophy Cup Silver Plated Laurel Course Horse Race Award Samovar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Regency Twin Handle Trophy Cup Silver Plated Award Beverage Dispenser Samovar. Item featured is engraved "Laurel Race Course, The Mason Dix...
Silver Plate
English Regency Classical Sterling Silver & Agate Fruit Set for 12
Located in New York, NY
George IV sterling silver and agate fruit set for 12 with 24 pieces. Made by Francis Higgins in London in 1833. This set comprises 12 forks and 12 knives. Tapering rectilinear half-f...
Agate, Sterling Silver
English Regency Brown Lacquered Tray
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency-style (19/20th Century) oval brown lacquered tray with heron and floral design
Lacquer
Rare Regency Period Antique Sterling Silver Table Bell - London 1819
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1819 by Thomas Richards, this handsome, Regency Period, Antique Sterling Silver Bell, is plain in design, with reed borders. The bell measures 4.5"(11.5cm) ta...
Sterling Silver
Pair of Regency period sterling silver wine coasters hallmarked in 1818
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1818 by John & Thomas Settle, this attractive pair of Antique, Regency period, Sterling Silver Wine Coasters, feature fluted decoration, wooden bases with ...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Regency Masons “Mandarin” English China for 8- 24 Pieces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elegant vintage Regency Masons ‘Mandarin’ English china set for 8. Featuring intricate oriental-inspired patterns in vibrant hues, this timeless collect...
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
$6,849
H 5.3 in W 3.5 in D 5.3 in
Antique George III Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy by Henry Chawner
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver locking tea caddy by Henry Chawner; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique Georgian sterling silver tea caddy has an oval form. The surface of the tea caddy is encompassed with bright cut engraved fabric swag designs and floral festoons, suspended from impressive spiralling foliate anchor-points accented with pensile bud designs. Each spiralling motif flanks a shield shaped cartouche displaying the contemporary engraved initials 'WM' and surmounted with a ribbon style bow. The upper and lower portions of the body are encompassed with engraved bands of chevron style decoration, in addition to an applied bead decorated border. This antique silver tea caddy...
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century Limoges Game Bird Set
By Limoges
Located in High Point, NC
Late 19th century game bird set with 12 plates, all measuring 9.25 inches in diameter x 1.25 inches in height, and a large platter measuring 18.25 inches long x 12.5 inches wide x 2....
Ceramic
$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
$509Sale Price / item|43% Off
H 2.17 in W 2.56 in D 1.58 in
Silver Salt Shaker, Pair of Antique Salt Shaker Blue Crystal Bowl Luxury Floral
Located in Wembley, GB
Pair of Silver Salt Cellars with Cobalt Liners, Antique English Floral Design A fine pair of antique English sterling silver salt cellars, each of circular form, decorated with repou...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Sugar Caster, Chester Hallmark 1931
By Jay Richard Attenborough & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Chester in 1931 by Jay, Richard Attenborough & Co. Ltd., this charming, Sterling Silver Sugar Caster, is of traditional form, and features gadroon borders and a pul...
Sterling Silver
Pair of Pair Pont Cut Glass and Silver Plate Tall Candlesticks
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of elegant tall candlesticks with a diamond cut bodies with silver-plate bases with acanthus leaf decoration, signed on the bottom Pairpoint. 16 inches tall.
Silver Plate
$3,800 / set
H 12.5 in Dm 5 in
Pair of Moser Hand Blown Crystal Candlesticks with Enamel and Gilt Decoration
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Tall and elegant, this pair of hand blown crystal candlesticks were made by Moser in the late 19th century. They are panel cut with intaglio cutting on the base and candle-cups as we...
Crystal
French Mid-Century Brass Rope Trivet
Located in Stockholm, SE
This elegant and lovely French brass trivet features a beautifully sculpted rope motif, intertwined in a fluid, symmetrical design. The piece is cast in solid brass with a warm, aged...
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Telescopic Trivet with Ginkgo Leaf Motif
By Maison Baguès, F.B. Rogers Silver Co.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Refined Italian telescopic trivet from the mid-20th century, crafted in metal and adorned with a stylized ginkgo leaf motif. Often mistaken for bamboo due to its segmented structure,...
Metal
Asprey, London - Vintage Sterling Silver Chopsticks & Stand - 1989
Located in Bath, GB
A rare pair of modernist sterling silver chopsticks together with their stand all in the original presentation box. A spectacular gift espe...
Sterling Silver
$1,575
H 3.31 in Dm 2.33 in
Antique George III Armorial Silver Mustard Pot, Henry Chawner, London, 1794
Located in New York, NY
Superb Armorial, rare octagonal reticulated silver mustard pot by Henry Chawner, 1794. The front panel finely engraved with a heraldic crest of a hand holding the Fleur-de-Lis. The...
Sterling Silver
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H 0.5 in W 84 in D 84 in
Vintage Regency Covington “Coral Reef” Table Skirt With Samuel and Sons Bullion
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Transform your table with this exquisite vintage Regency Covington “Coral Reef” table skirt featuring a beautiful bullion fringe. The delicate pattern...
Fabric
Regency period sterling silver table bell made in London in 1813
By Phipps & Robinson
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1813 by Phipps, Phipps & Robinson, this handsome, Regency Period, Antique Sterling Silver Bell, is plain in design, with reed borders. The bell measures 4.75"...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Regency Gilt Chair Napkin Rings - Set of 11
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your table setting with this set of 11 vintage Regency gilt chair napkin rings. Crafted with ornate detail and a luxurious gold finish, the...
Metal
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H 2.17 in W 23.04 in D 15.16 in
Antique Butler's Serving Tray, English Satinwood, Afternoon Tea Platter, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique butler's serving tray. An English, satinwood and boxwood afternoon tea platter, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Attractive tray for serving guests, gra...
Boxwood, Satinwood
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H 1.25 in Dm 8.63 in
Chamberlain's Worcester Porcelain Twenty Three Piece Botanical Dessert Service
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chamberlain Worcester Porcelain Orange Ground Botanical Part Dessert Service, Twenty-Three Pieces, Circa 1800-10 The Chamberlain Worcester porcelain service...
Porcelain
Thomason Patent Corkscrew with Bone Handle c1810
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Thomason Patent corkscrew Date : c1820 Period : Regency Origin : England Construction : Bronze, bone, bristle. Size : 18.5x11.7cm when clsoed Condition : Excellent - some ...
Metal
Sterling Silver Toast Rack William Eaton London 1813
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling silver toast rack Date : Hallmarked in London in 1813 for William Eaton Period : George III / Regency Origin : London, England Decoration : Double loop divisions, ...
Silver
Antique 12-Place Fish Service by Hamilton-Laidlaw, Glasgow Circa 1877-1878
Located in Stamford, CT
12-Place Fish Service by Hamilton-Laidlaw, Glasgow Circa 1877-1878. Sterling with simulated bone handles. Unoriginal storage bags are included. 12 Fish forks each measure: 7” tall x...
Sterling Silver
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H 1 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
Vintage Regency Mikasa “Poppy Love” Bone China Service for Twelve- 81 Pieces
By Mikasa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular set of vintage Mikasa Bone china. A pristine service for 12 in its original wrapping. The coveted “Poppy Love” pattern with its beautiful and colorful floating flowers ...
Porcelain
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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
Elegant 19th Century Etched Crystal And Dore Mounted Bowl
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A flared rectangular bowl with etched crystal medallions decorated with roses and flowers on the long sides, and roses and bows on the ends. With elaborate elegant dore mounts with l...
Crystal, Bronze
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H 4.73 in W 10.63 in D 3.55 in
Regency Period Sterling Silver Set of 6 Salt Cellars, London, 1820
By Joseph Craddock 1, William Ker Reid
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1820 by Joseph Craddock & William Ker Reid, this handsome set of 6, Regency design, Antique Sterling Silver Salt Cellars...
Sterling Silver