England and the Decorative Arts in the 18th and 19th Centuries

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171 products
Pair of Napoleon III Rococo window seats with gilded beech frames and cream upholstery from Collection CK20
Close-up of a carved gilt beech cabriole leg on a Napoleon III Rococo window seat from Collection CK20
Pair of Napoleon III Rococo Window Seats
Collection CK20
Regency Giltwood Console Table After the Antique with white marble top and gilt chimera legs, circa 1810 English Regency style.
Regency Giltwood Console Table After the Antique with white marble top and gilt chimera supports circa 1810 England.
Regency Giltwood Console Table After the Antique
Collection EE40
Irish George II mahogany oval drop leaf table with cabriole legs and Irish fluted pad foot, circa 1740.
Irish George II mahogany oval drop leaf table with cabriole legs and Irish fluted pad feet circa 1740
Irish George II mahogany oval drop leaf table
Collection TH30
Pair of 18th Century Gilt Carton Pierre Wall Mirrors with rococo scrolls and dragon motifs, England circa 1755.
Pair of 18th Century Gilt Carton Pierre Wall Mirrors with rococo scrolls and mythical creatures detail, England circa 1755.
Pair of 18th Century Gilt Carton Pierre Wall Mirrors
Nicholas Wells Antiques
Set of eight Regency japanned armchairs with gilt decoration and cane seats by Collection EE30, circa 1810 England.
Eight Regency Japanned Armchairs
Collection EE30
Pair of George III Giltwood Wall Brackets
Collection CK10
Pair Of Neo Classical George III Giltwood Wall Brackets
Collection TH10
Narrow George III Hepplewhite Secretaire Bookcase by Nicholas Wells Antiques with rich wood and elegant design
Narrow George III Hepplewhite Secretaire Bookcase by Nicholas Wells Antiques in polished mahogany finish
Narrow George III Hepplewhite Secretaire Bookcase
Nicholas Wells Antiques
GEORGE III MAHOGANY RECTANGULAR TRIPOD TABLE with carved edges, fluted column, cabriole legs, and birdcage tilt mechanism circa 1770.
GEORGE III MAHOGANY RECTANGULAR TRIPOD TABLE with carved edges, birdcage tilt, fluted column, and cabriole legs circa 1770.
GEORGE III MAHOGANY RECTANGULAR TRIPOD TABLE
Collection CK30
Vintage Crystal and Shell Grotto Mirror featuring shells, corals, stones, and agate on a giltwood frame, circa 1950.
Vintage Crystal and Shell Grotto Mirror close-up showing shells, corals, stones, fossils, and crystals on giltwood frame.
Vintage Crystal and Shell Grotto Mirror
Nicholas Wells Antiques
Mahogany Overmantel Mirror in the Manner of Robert Adam with carved acanthus leaf and double ionic pilasters.
Mahogany Overmantel Mirror in the Manner of Robert Adam with intricate carved acanthus leaf and marquetry frieze details.
Mahogany Overmantel Mirror in the Manner of Robert Adam
Nicholas Wells Antiques
George III Derbyshire Blue John urn with marble base from Collection TH20, showcasing refined 18th-century craftsmanship
George III Derbyshire Blue John urn on stepped marble base from Collection TH20 with rich veining and classical design
George III Derbyshire Blue John Urn
Collection TH20
Joshua Reynolds Studio: Sir Abraham Hume
Collection CK10
George III turned Blue John urn with gilt bronze finial on marble base by Collection CK20
Close-up of a George III Blue John urn showing rich purple bands and texture from Collection CK20
George III Turned Blue John Urn
Collection CK20
Sheraton Mahogany Drum Table with tooled leather top, crossbanded mahogany, boxwood stringing, and pedestal base with brass castors.
Sheraton Mahogany Drum Table with tooled leather top, crossbanded mahogany border, and pedestal base with outswept legs.
Sheraton Mahogany Drum Table
Collection PK10
Pair of 19th-century bronze Grand Tour vases after the Medici Vase, Neo-Classical style by Collection CK20.
Pair of elegant 19th-century bronze Grand Tour vases inspired by Medici Vase by Collection CK20.
Pair of Grand Tour Models after the Medici Vase
Collection CK20
Japanned Tilt Top Occasional Table with gilt floral motif, turned baluster stem, and tripod base on casters.
Japanned Tilt Top Occasional Table with gilt floral bouquet on silver-gilt ground and ornate red border.
Japanned Tilt Top Occasional Table
Collection TH20
George III Rosewood & Kingwood Sofa Table with elegant inlay, curved legs, and drop leaves, circa 1820 England.
George III Rosewood & Kingwood Sofa Table with ornate drawers and elegantly curved legs, British Isles circa 1820.
George III Rosewood & Kingwood Sofa Table
Collection CK30
George I Gilt Gesso Girandole wall mirror with shell motifs, scrolling vines, and brass swivel candle arms, circa 1720.
George I Gilt Gesso Girandole showing gilt frame detail with brass swivel candle arm and original mirror plate.
George I Gilt Gesso Girandole
Nicholas Wells Antiques
Rare Early 19th Century Regency Octagonal Convex Mirror with giltwood frame, eagle, crocodiles, and serpents carvings.
Rare Early 19th Century Regency Octagonal Convex Mirror with giltwood frame and intricate carved details.
Rare Early 19th Century Regency Octagonal Convex Mirror
Collection PK10
Solid walnut English armchair with eagle head arms and lion paw legs, mid-19th century, Collection CK20.
Solid walnut mid-19th century English armchair with zoomorphic carvings by Collection CK20.
Solid Walnut English Armchair | 19th Century
Collection CK20
Early 18th Century George I Mahogany Silver Table with tray top, drawer, slender cabriole legs, and pad feet circa 1720 England.
Early 18th Century George I Mahogany Silver Table drawer detail showing wood grain and metal hinge.
Early 18th Century George I Mahogany Silver Table
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Early 19th Century British Regency Convex Mirror with giltwood frame, eagle crest, and candle arms, circa 1810.
Early 19th Century British Regency Convex Mirror
Collection CK40
Culpeper microscope by Nicholas Wells Antiques, London 1780s with original mahogany case and tripod stand
Culpeper microscope
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William IV Mahogany Etagere three-tier mid-19th-century shelf with carved legs and wheels England circa 1840
William IV Mahogany Etagere close-up showing detailed carved woodwork and polished mahogany finish on three tiers.
William IV Mahogany Etagere
Collection CK30
A George III flame veneered mahogany wall mirror with gilt gesso frame and engraved coronet and star, circa 1770.
A George III flame veneered mahogany wall mirror with shaped fret cut frame and gilt gesso slip moulding.
A George III flame veneered mahogany wall mirror
Collection CK40
Pair of opaline glass vases with hand-painted irises and narcissi by Collection TH30, lit as elegant table lamps.
Pair of opaline glass vases with hand-painted irises and narcissi, now table lamps by Collection TH30 circa 1850.
Pair of Opaline Glass Vases as Table Lamps
Collection TH30
Figured Art Deco Walnut Vitrine Display Low Table
Collection TH20
Pair of mid century three tier end tables in bent wood with polychrome Formica tiers and turned tapering legs
Pair of mid century three tier end tables in bent wood with polychrome Formica tiers on turned tapering legs.
Pair of mid century three tier end tables
Collection TH30
Pair of Victorian Giltwood Oval Wall Mirrors with beveled mercury plates, 19th-century English antique design.
Pair of Victorian Giltwood Oval Wall Mirrors with floral carved giltwood frame and beveled mercury plates, circa 1880 England.
Pair of Victorian Giltwood Oval Wall Mirrors
Collection CK40
William Cafe George II Cast Silver Candlesticks
Collection CK10
Victorian watercolour of autumnal mushrooms and blackberries by M. A. Dix circa 1859 from Collection TH20
A victorian watercolour depicting autumnal fare
Collection TH20
Rare early 18th century George II mahogany Pembroke table with drawer and stretcher from Collection CK30
George II mahogany Pembroke table with single drawer and pierced stretcher from Collection CK30, early 18th century design
George II Pembroke Table
Collection CK30
Regency leather fitted table top casket with intricate detailing and brass handles by Collection CK10
Regency leather fitted tabletop casket with ornate detailing and brass feet by Collection CK10
Regency leather Fitted Table Top Casket
Collection CK10
Carved giltwood lion’s mask showcasing Regency craftsmanship from Collection CK10 with intricate detailing and aged gold finish
Carved giltwood lion's mask with intricate detailing from Collection CK10, inspired by early 19th-century Regency design
Carved Giltwood Lions Mask
Collection CK10
George II Mahogany Revolving Dumbwaiter with three tiers and hairy paw feet in Chippendale style circa 1750.
George II Mahogany Revolving Dumbwaiter detailed hairy paw foot carved in mid-18th century Chippendale style wood.
George II Mahogany Revolving Dumbwaiter
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Late Victorian silver-plated letter rack by Hukin & Heath in the style of Dr Christopher Dresser Collection TH30
Silver-plated letter rack in the manner of Dr Christopher Dresser by Collection TH30 on marble surface
Aesthetic Letter Rack | Dr Christopher Dresser
Collection TH30
Victorian Leather Folio Stand
Collection TH10
Charge of the Light Brigade | Silkwork
Collection PK10
Regency Goncalo Alves Occasional Table with carved pedestal and brass casters, antique English circa 1810-1815 design.
Regency Goncalo Alves Occasional Table with open drawer showing compartments, English antique circa 1810-1815.
Regency Goncalo Alves Occasional Table
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The 18th and 19th centuries marked a golden era for decorative arts in England, shaped by empire, wealth, and royal patronage. Spanning the reigns from William and Mary to Queen Victoria, this period produced distinct styles that reflected changing tastes and cultural influences.

Early styles such as William and Mary blended Dutch and Chinese elements, featuring elaborate marquetry and exotic materials, while Queen Anne furniture embraced simplicity with cabriole legs and walnut wood. The Georgian era (1714–1830) brought refinement and elegance, with Rococo, Neoclassical, and Regency styles showcasing balance, detail, and classical motifs.

The Regency period under the Prince Regent (later George IV) favoured grandeur—gilded, symmetrical designs inspired by antiquity. In contrast, the Victorian age embraced eclecticism, drawing on Gothic, Renaissance, and Middle Eastern influences. The Arts and Crafts movement, led by William Morris, later revived interest in handcrafted, honest design.

Fuelled by imperial expansion and a growing middle class, England’s decorative arts flourished—combining global influences with fine local craftsmanship to reflect the nation's prosperity and ambition.
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