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Regency Bottles

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
Spode Lizard Bottle decorated with pattern 1166
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This Spode porcelain bottle is decorated with the hand painted and gilded pattern 1166, perhaps the most iconic bone china pattern produced by Spode in the Regency period. The patter...
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1810s English Antique Regency Bottles

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Porcelain

A Pair Of Triple Ring Regency Decanters
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A pair of slice and step cut, triple ring Regency decanters fitted with sunburst stoppers.
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19th Century English Antique Regency Bottles

Materials

Glass

An Elaborately Cut Pair Of Regency Semi Ships Decanters By Perrin & Geddes
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A superb pair of elaborately cut glass semi ships decanters of royal pattern by Perrin & Geddes of Warrington, the base with double diamond bands divided by vertical mitre cuts, tapering to diamond cut gadrooning bodies with diamond neck...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Bottles

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Cut Glass

Exceptional Pair of Swirl Cut Regency Decanters with Swirl Cut Stoppers
Located in Steyning, West sussex
Exceptional pair of swirl cut Regency decanters with swirl cut stoppers.
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1820s British Antique Regency Bottles

Materials

Cut Glass

Pair of Slice Cut Regency Decanters with Diamond Cut Band
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A pair of slice cut Regency decanters with diamond cut band.
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Early 1800s British Antique Regency Bottles

Materials

Cut Glass

Pair of Regency Cut Glass Barrel Decanters
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A pair of Regency cut glass barrel decanters.
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1820s British Antique Regency Bottles

Materials

Cut Glass

Exceptional Suite of Pillar and File Cut Glass Jugs by John Blades
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An exceptional suite of pillar and file cut glass jugs by John Blades consisting of two claret jugs with applied cut handles and pillar and file stoppers...
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1810s British Antique Regency Bottles

Materials

Cut Glass

Fine Pair of Step and Diamond Panelled Cut Glass Magnum Regency Decanters
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine pair of step and diamond panelled cut glass magnum regency decanters.
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1820s European Antique Regency Bottles

Materials

Cut Glass

Elaborately Cut Glass Regency Claret Jug with Mushroom Stopper
Located in Steyning, West sussex
Elaborately cut glass Regency claret jug with mushroom stopper.
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1810s Antique Regency Bottles

Materials

Cut Glass

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Vintage Gorham King Edward Cut Crystal Wine Decanter & Stopper Barware Spirits
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Val Saint Lambert Cut-Crystal Decanter 20th Century, Founded in 1826, Belgium
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert cut-crystal decanter, 20th century Looks simply stunning. Val Saint Lambert is a Belgian crystal glassware manufacturer, founded in 1826 and based in Seraing. It ...
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Pair of Regency Bristol Blue Glass Cups or Vases
Located in London, GB
A decorative pair of late Georgian hand-blown Bristol blue glass rinsers. England, circa 1820. Why we like them The deep cobalt is most desirable and contributes a dash of colour and sophisticated style. Rinsers were used to rest the small wine glasses...
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Striking Oak & Brass Tantalus with Whiskey or Liqueur Crystal Decanters & Drawer
Located in Lisse, NL
Large size and great design, antique tantalus. This wonderful condition and rare, three crystal bottles holding, tiger oak tantalus will look great everywhere. This handcrafted work of beauty dates from the late 1800s and it comes with a variety of striking details and compartments. The two folding lids come with beautifully silvered brass hinges and the lock works perfectly via the original key. It is only when you have opened the lids that you can press the silvered button in the middle (it is on a stick) to open the secret drawer below. In the back of the secret drawer is a game that we have never seen before (see image 11) and we don't know if it is complete. The secret drawer can also be used to keep decks of cards and alike. Also, only when the lids are open, will you be able to take out the bottles as well. For those who did not yet know, these striking 'minibars' with lock and key were created so that the butler or maid or any other non-family member could not secretly drink the very expensive liquids that these decanters would have held. The crystal decanters and stoppers...
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Pair of Baccarat Crystal Mid-Century Remy Martin Liquor Bottles or Decanters
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of liquor decanters were made by the renowned Baccarat Compay of France in approximately 1965 in a Louis XIII style. The decanters are composed of crystal and once held Remy Martin French cognac. One is decorated with a fleur de lis stopper and four applied fleur do lis medallions on either side with a gilt accented neck. The other, slightly smaller decanter...
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Mid-20th Century French Regency Bottles

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Crystal

Regency Period Botanical Old Paris Porcelain Vase Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
This exquisite petite pair of Regency Period hand-painted Old Paris porcelain spill vases feature two seperate displays of delicate flowers...
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1820s French Antique Regency Bottles

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Porcelain

Small vase decorated with blue drop pattern from Strehla Keramik, Germany.
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A really sweet, small vase, decorated with a blue drop pattern from Strehla Keramik, Germany, 1960s. Strehla 1828-1989. Originates from Stehla, in Saxony, Germany. After World War ...
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1960s German Vintage Regency Bottles

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Ceramic

Val Saint Lambert Crystal Vase Cut to Clear
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert crystal vase cut to clear Beautiful Val Saint Lambert circular crystal vase, hand-cut-to-clear, the glass is thick, deeply and evenly ...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Regency Bottles

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Crystal

Lalique Orchidee Decanter Clear Crystal
Located in New York, NY
Designed to highlight the flavors of the finest spirits, the Orchidée decanter enriches the Lalique collection of decanters to satisfy the desires of connoisseurs and discerning coll...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Regency Bottles

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Crystal

Pair of Antique Amber Glass Liquor Decanters with Mother of Pearl Stoppers
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique amber blown glass bottle flasks, or decanters were made in circa 1870 in the period Victorian style and originate from England. These decanters are hand formed, ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Regency Bottles

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Mother-of-Pearl, Blown Glass

Crystal Decanter with 2 Stoppers
Located in Malibu, CA
There are 2 stoppers, the original stopper has an 80's vibe or the vintage stopper I paired with the decanter both are included. The vintage stopper ha...
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Early 20th Century Regency Bottles

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Crystal Decanter with Etched Crown and Faceted Stopper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crystal decanter with etched crown and faceted stopper - a heavy and quite decorative decanter useful in the bar, but also could work well with assorted oils and powders in the kitch...
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20th Century French Regency Bottles

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Crystal

Previously Available Items
Regency Mahogany Cellerette
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular form with hinged top with flat surface and molded shaped edge. Lined interior, ring handles and paw feet.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Bottles

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Cellerette
Regency Mahogany Cellerette
H 17.25 in W 25 in D 18.5 in
English Perfume and Snuff Bottle
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare and captivating English bottle contains a hidden treasure. Crafted of yellow gold and designed to hold perfume, snuff, or even smelling salts, this bottle is exquisitely de...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Bottles

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Multi-gemstone, Gold

English Perfume and Snuff Bottle
English Perfume and Snuff Bottle
H 2.38 in W 1.5 in D 2 in
Fine Pair of Regency Step and Flute Cut Semi Ships Decanters
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine pair of Regency step and flute cut semi ships decanters.
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1810s British Antique Regency Bottles

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Cut Glass

Pair of Diamond Cut Regency Decanters
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A pair of diamond cut regency decanters.
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1810s British Antique Regency Bottles

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Cut Glass

Exceptional Pair of Regency Ships Decanters
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine pair of diamond and slice cut Regency decanters of the finest quality with mushroom stoppers.
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1810s English Antique Regency Bottles

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Cut Glass

Unusual Pair of Sunburst Regency Decanters
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An rare pair of decanters cut with sunburst panels.
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1820s English Antique Regency Bottles

Materials

Cut Glass

Regency bottles for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Regency bottles for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bottles created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with cut glass, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Regency bottles 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 bottles differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $675 and tops out at $27,054 while the average work can sell for $2,061.

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