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Regency Jewelry Boxes

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 English Regency Inlaid Jewelry Box
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Regency jewelry bow with exquisite inlay of various woods, ebony, rosewood, fruit wood, walnut, mahogany. With intricate geometric pattern inlay throughout and start pat...
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Early 19th Century Antique Regency Jewelry Boxes

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Velvet, Ebony, Fruitwood, Mahogany, Walnut

19th Century English Regency Rosewood Sarcophagus Casket Jewelry Box, Lock & Key
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique English Regency style rosewood sarcophagus casket box with lock and key, circa 1850. This fine antique box has a lovely sarcophagus form accented with contrasting in...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Regency Jewelry Boxes

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Rosewood

Antique English Regency Miniature Apprentice Chest Drawers Flame Mahogany 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Beautiful English Regency Miniature two over three graduated drawer flame mahogany Chest of Drawers of outstanding quality and workmanship and compact proportions. Circa 1800-20. T...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Jewelry Boxes

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Mahogany, Satinwood

English Regency Penwork Double-handled Jewelry Box, Chinoiserie
Located in Charlottesville, VA
English penwork double-handled jewelry box, with sectioned insert. Decorated with Chinoiserie-style themes. 4” h. x 9"w x 6.75"d.  
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19th Century English Antique Regency Jewelry Boxes

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Wood

Antique Rosewood Jewellery Box with Sarcophagus Shape and Ornate Brass Details
Located in Northampton, GB
Introducing a truly magnificent Antique Sarcophagus-shaped Rosewood Jewellery Box, an extraordinary masterpiece that will captivate you with its exceptional beauty and craftsmanship. This remarkable box boasts a beautifully carved fan design on the lid, which is topped with a stunning four oak-leaf finial, adding a touch of elegance to this already exquisite piece. The Antique Jewellery Box stands proudly on four ornate brass feet, enhancing its unique and striking appearance. Brass ring handles on either side allow for easy transportation, while the brass key profile adds a touch of sophistication. Upon lifting the lid, you will be greeted with a lush green silk velvet-lined interior, complemented by gold velvet-backing on the lid. This padded and spacious interior is perfect for storing your most precious items, or even hiding unsightly electronic devices. This Antique Rosewood Jewellery Box...
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19th Century British Antique Regency Jewelry Boxes

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Metal, Brass, Steel

19th Century Black Lacquered Jewellery Box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Chinese black lacquered jewellery box, circa 1860. Good quality shaped Chinese jewellery box with overstuffed top cushion. Hand p...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Regency Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Lacquer, Paint

Antique English Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Jewellery Trinket Box Casket 19 Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality example of a Lady’s or Gentleman’s English Regency Period polished brass mounted Flame Mahogany Inlaid Boulle Style Jewellery or Trinket Casket or Table Box made during the first quarter of the Nineteenth Century, of English origin.  The rectangular form with hinged lid opening to reveal a later burgundy coloured woven fabric which is superbly done. Central cartouche on lid with initials possibly RLH.  This exquisite casket is raised on four generous beaded bun supports.  Condition: Good condition with nice patination, no losses to brass inlays. Lock is present and working, key does not turn, original drop ring handles at sides.  Height: (entire closed) 3.5" (9cm). Width: (at front) 10.5” (27cm). Depth: 7.75” (19.5cm).  Location: Dublin City, Ireland.  Affordable fixed charge Worldwide Store to door shipping offered...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

for Restoration Antique Hardwood Brass Vanity Box Sterling Silver Pieces Inside
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely and very rare Regency circa 1810 Rosewood with brass inlay Vanity box with sterling silver jars and contents in need of restoration. A very collectable and rare piece, the case is in need of restoration, the contents are perfect. The case has an old repair to one hinge, the whole piece needs washing back and french polishing, its been sitting in my warehouse for years waiting to be done so I have decided to just move it on to let someone else take up the mantle, restored this is a £2500-£3000 suite The contents are all crystal with sterling silver...
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1810s English Antique Regency Jewelry Boxes

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Silver

Beautiful Regency Burr Yew and Brown Oak Jewellery Casket, c. 1820
Located in Heathfield, GB
This is a very fine burr yew jewellery casket. Originally a Regency tea caddy, my restorer has worked on this for many months and has made this exquisite work of art. The inner figur...
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19th Century Antique Regency Jewelry Boxes

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Oak, Yew

Wonderful French Napoleon III Ormolu Bronze Crystal Glass Casket Jewelry Box
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful large French Napoleon III style ormolu bronze mounted & crystal / glass casket jewelry box with open work handle.
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20th Century French Regency Jewelry Boxes

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Crystal, Bronze

Regency Rosewood and Tulipwood Jewelry Box
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Of rectangular shape, inlaid with boxwood and ebony, with brass lion head handles on each side and a vintage satin-lined interior. With a key.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Jewelry Boxes

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Rosewood

Antique Regency Box in Rosewood with Inlaid Ebony and Brass, English, circa 1820
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Antique Regency box in rosewood with inlaid ebony and brass decorative bands, with exceptional brass hardware, English, circa 1820.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

Regency Leather Jewelry, Work and Writing Casket
Located in London, by appointment only
A Regency leather jewelry, work and writing casket, the hinged lid enclosing a partitioned compartment, the moulded doors enclosing four drawers with faux book spine fronts, the low...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Jewelry Boxes

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Leather

Neoclassical Biedermeier Box, Rosewood Veneer, Brass Inlays, England, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Neoclassical Biedermeie box, rosewood veneer, brass inlays, England, circa 1830 Beautiful rosewood/palisander veneered, French polished. Brass trims around the upper edge and bras...
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1830s English Antique Regency Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

Italy Contemporary Fine Cabinetry Jewelery or Watches Wooden Box
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a unique piece, handmade in Italy, Tuscany with elegant and refined kind of wood. It possible to admire the precision of hand work. Inside are available two compartments, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Regency Jewelry Boxes

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Wood

English Regency Brass Inlaid Sewing Box, c1810
Located in valatie, NY
English Regency brass inlaid sewing box, c1810, rosewood with original silk interior raised on gilt brass feet. The top lifts to a divided interi...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

English Regency Cranberry Glass and Toleware Box with Inset Embroidery
Located in London, GB
A magnificent English Regency oval cranberry glass dressing table box with toleware lid inset with embroidery surrounding a colour wash print. The cranberry glass with deep cut diamo...
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1820s English Antique Regency Jewelry Boxes

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Glass

Elegant English Regency Yellow-Lacquered Chinoiserie Jewelry Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant English Regency yellow-lacquered chinoiserie jewelry box; the splayed top centring a tranquil landscape scene resting on a conforming ...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Jewelry Boxes

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Fine Regency Penwork Chinoiserie Tea Caddy circa 1800
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Early 19th Century Regency Period Flame Mahogany Tea Caddy Box
Located in High Wycombe, GB
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Late 19th Century Black Lacquer Box
Located in Charlottesville, VA
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English Regency Oriental Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Chest Jewelry Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Wood, Paper

Japanese Lacquer Hokai Box, 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
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English Regency Sarcophagus Egyptian Revival Kindling Box
Located in Charleston, SC
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Regency Birdseye Maple Box on Stand
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
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Regency Rosewood Jewellery Box
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A charming and very good quality 19th century Regency period rosewood jewellery box having polychrome painted panel decoration to top over one f...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Regency Jewelry Boxes

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Regency Rosewood Jewellery Box
Regency Rosewood Jewellery Box
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Faux Tortoise Shell Brass Hands Hinge Lid Box After Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Faux tortoise shell brass hands hinge lid box after Maitland Smith. Item features brass hand figures, faux tortoise shell case, hinge lid, very nice vin...
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Regency Specimen Woods Table Jewellery Casket
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
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Satinwood

Antique English Regency Mahogany Ladies Jewlery Casket Box Paw Feet 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
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English Regency Period Faux Malachite and Engraved Brass Dressing Box Circa 1815
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English Regency Octagonal Jewelry Box in Rosewood with Inlaid Bird and Chicks
Located in Wells, ME
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1810s English Antique Regency Jewelry Boxes

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Boxwood, Rosewood, Sycamore

Regency Mahogany Miniature Jewelry Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular hinged top enclosing a well over a false drawer over five working drawers, bracket feet. Loins head brass handles. Has key. Sold Moore & Co NYC., 1989.
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George IV Regency Exotic Wood Specimen Parquetry Games or Jewellery Box
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
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Regency jewelry boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Regency jewelry boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage jewelry boxes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Regency jewelry boxes made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 jewelry boxes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $175 and tops out at $6,070 while the average work can sell for $1,469.

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