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

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George III Sheraton Satinwood Occasional Table, 18th-century, ebony, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the George III Sheraton Satinwood Occasional Table, 18th-century, ebony
George III Sheraton Satinwood Occasional Table
An antique cut glass pendant light with ornate silvered metal hardware, hanging against a neutral gray background
Alternative view of the F. & C. Osler Cut-Glass Acorn Lantern, circa 1910, crystal
F. & C. Osler Cut-Glass Acorn Lantern, circa 1910
Victorian Polished Cast Iron Hall Umbrella Stand, Arts and Crafts, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Victorian Polished Cast Iron Hall Umbrella Stand, Arts and Crafts
Victorian Polished Cast Iron Hall Umbrella Stand
A Rare George III Satinwood Pole Screen with Silk Embroidered Panel, circa 1780, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Rare George III Satinwood Pole Screen with Silk Embroidered Panel, circa 1780
A Rare George III Satinwood Pole Screen with Silk Embroidered Panel
Anglo Ceylonese Ebony Box / Writing Slope, 19th-century, bone, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Anglo Ceylonese Ebony Box / Writing Slope, 19th-century, bone
Anglo Ceylonese Ebony Box / Writing Slope
Pair of Neo-Classical Bronze Urn Lamps, circa 1970, brass, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
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Pair of Neo-Classical Bronze Urn Lamps
Japanned and gilt-decorated fireplace bellows with raised circular boss, elegant design – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Japanned and Gilt-Decorated Fireplace Bellows, In the Manner of Giles Grendey, circa 1740, brass
Japanned and Gilt-Decorated Fireplace Bellows | In the Manner of Giles Grendey
Victorian Rosewood Whatnot Etagere, circa 1850, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Victorian Rosewood Whatnot Etagere, circa 1850, photographed from another angle
Victorian Rosewood Whatnot Etagere
A Marsh and Jones towel rail, circa 1870, Victorian, mahogany, by Charles Bevan, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Marsh and Jones towel rail, circa 1870, Victorian, mahogany, by Charles Bevan
A Marsh and Jones towel rail
Set of W & T Avery 10 lb Bankers Balance Scales and Weights, circa 1900, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
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Set of W & T Avery 10 lb Bankers Balance Scales and Weights
Early 20th Century Venetian blue border glass mirror, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Early 20th Century Venetian blue border glass mirror, photographed from another angle
Early 20th Century Venetian blue border glass mirror
Rare silver-plate Hukin & Heath lemon squeezer c.1880 designed by Dr Christopher Dresser sold – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Hukin & Heath Lemon Squeezer
Pair of Regency Side Chairs, 19th-century, mahogany, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the pair of Regency Side Chairs, 19th-century, mahogany, photographed from another angle
Pair of Regency Side Chairs
Glass and silver plated claret jug with pear-shaped body and hinged lid, designed by Dr Christopher Dresser
Alternative view of the Aesthetic Movement Claret Jug, Victorian, ebonised and silver, by Dr
Aesthetic Movement Claret Jug
Hukin & Heath Solid Silver TOAST rack, circa 1900, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Hukin & Heath Solid Silver TOAST rack
Large blown glass bubble door stop with internal bubbles, mid-century decorative object – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Large blown glass bubble door stop, circa 1950, photographed from another angle
Large blown glass bubble door stop
A Pair Of Silver Mounted 19Th C Bottles, circa 1900, Victorian, glass, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Pair Of Silver Mounted 19Th C Bottles, circa 1900, Victorian, glass
A Pair Of Silver Mounted 19Th C Bottles
Vintage Silver Plate Campagna Form Wine Cooler, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Vintage Silver Plate Campagna Form Wine Cooler
George III Large Steel Fender, circa 1800, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the George III Large Steel Fender, circa 1800, photographed from another angle
George III Large Steel Fender
Royal Worcester 1970’s Porcelain Gold Lustre Teapot, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Royal Worcester 1970’s Porcelain Gold Lustre Teapot, photographed from another angle
Royal Worcester 1970’s Porcelain Gold Lustre Teapot
László Hoenig Dining Table and 10 Armchair Suite in Hardwood with Original Turquoise Leather – Nicholas Wells Antiques
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László Hoenig Dining Table and 10 Armchair Suite in Hardwood with Original Turquoise Leather
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Pair of 19th century mahogany Gainsborough library chair frames with Chippendale style detailing – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the pair of Gainsborough Library Chair Frames, 19th-century, mahogany
Pair of Gainsborough Library Chair Frames
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19th century leather desk chair in late Georgian style with worn patina and scroll arms – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the 19th Century Leather Upholstered Desk Chair in the Late Georgian Style, mahogany and brass
19th Century Leather Upholstered Desk Chair in the Late Georgian Style
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Large Howard style easy chair with carved mahogany legs and casters circa 1900 England – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Howard style easy chair, circa 1900, mahogany, photographed from another angle
A Howard style easy chair
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A small giltwood George III mirror, circa 1760, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the small giltwood George III mirror, circa 1760, photographed from another angle
A small giltwood George III mirror
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Chippendale Candelabra Centrepiece – The Fable of the Crow and Snake, giltwood and limewood – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Chippendale Candelabra Centrepiece – The Fable of the Crow and Snake, giltwood and limewood
Chippendale Candelabra Centrepiece – The Fable of the Crow and Snake
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Late 19th Century Chamber Pot by Shoolbred, circa 1890, Victorian, attributed to Jas Shoolbred & Co – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Late 19th Century Chamber Pot by Shoolbred, circa 1890, Victorian, attributed to Jas Shoolbred & Co
Late 19th Century Chamber Pot by Shoolbred
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Mid Century American Bell Cocktail Shaker, circa 1920, Art Deco, silver, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
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Mid Century American Bell Cocktail Shaker
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Late 19th-century Hukin and Heath silver plate lemon squeezer with bottle and glass supports – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Hukin & Heath Silver Plate and Gilt Lemon Squeezer, circa 1880
Hukin & Heath Silver Plate and Gilt Lemon Squeezer
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Hanovarian Silver Basket, Victorian, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Hanovarian Silver Basket, Victorian, photographed from another angle
Hanovarian Silver Basket
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English Regency parcel gilt X frame stool with upholstered seat, elegant early-19th century design – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Regency X Frame Parcel Gilt Stool
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Liberty & Co. Thebes stool designed by Leonard Wyburd, 19th-century, Arts and Crafts – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Liberty & Co. Thebes stool designed by Leonard Wyburd, 19th-century, Arts and Crafts
Liberty & Co. Thebes stool designed by Leonard Wyburd
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Regency Mahogany X Frame Chairs – A Near Pair, circa 1810, in the manner of Thomas Hope – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Regency Mahogany X Frame Chairs – A Near Pair, circa 1810, in the manner of Thomas Hope
Regency Mahogany X Frame Chairs – A Near Pair
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George I Pedestal Chest of Drawers, mahogany, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the George I Pedestal Chest of Drawers, mahogany, photographed from another angle
George I Pedestal Chest of Drawers
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Pair of Brass and Leather Etagere End Tables, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the pair of Brass and Leather Etagere End Tables, photographed from another angle
Pair of Brass and Leather Etagere End Tables
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Pair of Antique Neo Classical Giltwood and Marble Monopedia Console Tables, circa 1820, Regency – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the pair of Antique Neo Classical Giltwood and Marble Monopedia Console Tables, circa 1820, Regency
Pair of Antique Neo Classical Giltwood and Marble Monopedia Console Tables
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Lorenzo Bartolini Tazza & Column, Neo-Classical, marble, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
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Lorenzo Bartolini Tazza & Column
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Substantial oval giltwood mirror, 19th-century, Victorian, glass, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Substantial oval giltwood mirror, 19th-century, Victorian, glass
Substantial oval giltwood mirror
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Overmantel Mirror from Embley Park, 19th-century, giltwood and glass, shown in full – Nicholas Wells Antiques
Alternative view of the Overmantel Mirror from Embley Park, 19th-century, giltwood and glass
Overmantel Mirror from Embley Park
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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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