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.
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Large Staffordshire Portrait Bust of Queen Caroline, RARE, England, circa 1820
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An incredibly rare and museum calibre monumental scale English Staffordshire bust of Queen Caroline, wife of King George IV, made in commemoration of his coronation in 1820 or her de...
Pottery
Antique Pair of Grand Tour Borghese or Medici Bronze Campana Urns Vases Marble
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Impressive Pair of Grand Tour Twin Handle Patinated Bronze Medici Urns of Campagne outline, of compact and heavy proportions. Second quarter of the Nineteenth Century. Firmly attribu...
Siena Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
$3,575 / item
Carved Caesar Bust
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A finely carved wood bust of Julius Caesar taken from an original marble bust, carved in aged pine and gesso decorated. If required can be made to your specific size requirements. Th...
Gesso, Wood, Pine
Jospeh Nollekens (1814) Weathered Antique Marble Bust
By Joseph Nollekens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A weathered antique marble bust attributed to the the studio of late 18th century/early 19th century sculptor, Joseph Nollekens R.A. Signed ‘J.Nol...
Marble
Vintage Regency Cast Concrete Bust of Woman in Hood
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Vintage Regency Cast Concrete Bust of a Woman in a Hood captures the grandeur of American Regency style with its elegant and timeless design. This stately bust is meticulously cr...
Concrete
Handsome Collection of Seven 19th Century English Staffordshire Bust Priced/Bust
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome collection of seven 19th century English Staffordshire bust of gentlemen. Range of measurement from 7.5" - 12", Priced Per Bust.
Porcelain
$1,421Sale Price / set|25% Off
Pair of English Regency Framed Ormolu Portrait Plaques of St. Paul & Socrates
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of English Regency framed ormolu portrait plaques of St. Paul & Socrates Exceptional quality and casting, beautifully framed with convex glass. Each plaque is mounted in a circu...
Ormolu
Wax Portrait of William Motherwell, Scottish Poet (1797-1835) by John Fillans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wax Portrait of William Motherwell, Scottish Poet (1797-1835) by John Fillans John Fillans (Scottish, 1817-1867) A museum-worthy wax portrait bust of William Motherwell (1797–1835...
Glass, Hardwood, Burl
Vintage Regency Glenda Goodacre Attributed Bronze Bust of Man
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking vintage Boho bronze bust of man. A chic profile of a handsome young man. Attributed to the artist Glenda Goodacre. Unsigned. Acquired fro...
Bronze
$6,993 / set
Early 19th Century Pair of Portland Stone Heads
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th Century pair of Portland stone heads. The carved heads with carved neck ropes, depicting slaves, circa 1815.
Stone
marble bust of woman wearing a hat
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage museum quality hand carved white Italian marble sculpture dates from the late 19th century. The sculpture features the bust of a young woman, beautifully rendered by fam...
Marble
$716Sale Price|20% Off
H 9 in W 7 in D 4.5 in
19th Century English Diminutive Parian Bust of Apollo Belvedere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century English diminutive Parian bust of apollo Belvedere, a well executed example, raised on a 3-inch diameter solace base. Unmarked.
Ceramic
$556Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 6 in W 3 in D 2 in
Pair of Diminutive Red Staffordshire Spaniels, circa 1860
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of diminutive red Staffordshire Spaniels, circa 1860, Each one exceptionally painted with expressive faces.
Pottery
Pair of 19th Century Staffordshire Spaniels
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of 19th century Staffordshire spaniel figures with separated front feet. This pair of dogs has wonderful hand painted copper...
Ceramic
PAIR OF ENGLISH STAFFORDSHIRE DOGS 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF ENGLISH STAFFORDSHIRE DOGS 19th Century Earthenware English in molded, relief and gilded ceramics. Wear on the gold. Height: 38 cm. good conditions for the time
Earthenware
Pair of Rare 19th Century Staffordshire Lions
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of rare Staffordshire lion figures from England. The figures are lying lions on beds of grass, with their tails curling back around their bodies. The figures are richly hand pai...
Pottery
Staffordshire Porcelain Campana Vase, Salmon, Gilt and Flowers, circa 1820
Located in London, GB
On offer is a very fine small porcelain campana vase made circa year 1820 by an unknown Staffordshire potter. The vase has a beautiful delicate salmon colored ground, rich gilding an...
Porcelain
Pair of Gilt Bronze Grand Tour Urns on Marble Bases
Located in Hudson, NY
A pair of gilt bronze Grand Tour urns mounted on marble bases.
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Portrait Bust of William Shakespeare
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century portrait bust of William Shakespeare, Vividly painted, a striking portrait of the English playwright, poet, and actor. Raised on a pedestal base with a neoclassical urn....
Pottery
$795
H 7.88 in W 6.88 in D 4 in
Staffordshire "Auld Lang Syne" '3' Figured Porcelain circa 1850. English
Located in Incline Village, NV
Three figures are seated at a table where rests a jug of ale; all on a rectangular oval base where the title of the porcelain is stated in gold gilt script "Auld Lang Syne...
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century Busts
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of 19th century busts. These are 2 19th century Gesso painted busts of 2 archaeologists of the period. Measurements: 69 x 62 x 28 Y 65 x 60 x 30 Good condition.
Gesso
Bust of a Young Woman in Marble and Alabaster
Located in Marseille, FR
Bust of a young woman in marble and alabaster, height 68 cm for a width of 40 cm and a depth of 30 cm. Signed Prof. Besfi. Additional information: Material: Alabaster, Marble & onyx
Marble
Vintage Regency 19th Century Marble Bust of Marcus Aurelius
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your collection with this Vintage Regency 19th Century Marble Bust of Marcus Aurelius. Exquisitely carved from marble, this bust captures the distinguished features of the re...
Marble
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H 19.69 in W 18.51 in D 7.88 in
Regency Marble Headless Bust of William Pitt the Younger By Dominick Olivier
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A well carved regency marble bust of William Pitt the younger by Dominick Andrew Olivier circa 1820-1833 The marble has obtained a beautiful colo...
Marble
Vintage Regency Patinated Cement Bust of Caesar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking vintage Regency cement bust. A handsome composition of a Julius Caesar. A chic all over patina from time. Perfect indoors or outside. You decide! Acquired from a Palm Beac...
Concrete
Antique Early 19th Century Statuary Carrara Marble Bust, circa 1820
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
An antique early 19th century Statuary Carrara marble bust of a gentleman. In original un-restored and time-worn condition. Life size and beautifully carved. Circa 1820 A...
Carrara Marble
Vintage Regency Cast Stone Garden Statues, a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular pair of vintage Regency statues. A chic pair of mythological figure done in a cast stone. Each rests on a detailed plinth. Perfect i...
Stone
Early 19th Century French Bronze of Napoleon on Marengo
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century well-cast detailed bronze of Napoleon riding his famous horse Marengo supported on moulded Sienna marble base.
Marble, Bronze
Monumental Vintage Regency Plaster Bust of Marie Antoinette
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage plaster over fiberglass bust of Marie Antoinette. Monument in size and drama. Beautiful detail to the cast. Matching bust of King Louie ...
Fiberglass, Plaster
Period 19th Century Regency Plaster Bust of a Man by Samuel Joseph
Located in Essex, MA
Period Regency Neoclassical Bust of a Man by the Sculptor, Samuel Joseph. In very good condition with a loss to patination which creates a wonderful look and presence. Hand scribed "Published by S. Joseph August 1st 1823". Cast and hand worked. Joseph Barry...
Plaster
19th Century Regency Bronze Bust of Lord Byron
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century Regency bronze bust of Lord Byron, diminutive in size, portrait in later life. Measures: 1.75" square, 6.5" high, bust alone measures 3...
Bronze
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H 12.5 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Antique Pair of Grand Tour Style Borghese or Medici Bronze Campana Urns Vases
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Impressive pair of Grand Tour style twin handle patinated bronze Campagne urns, of generous and heavy proportions. 19th century style made circa 1950s. These Urns are in the Borg...
Ormolu, Bronze
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H 10 in W 8.25 in D 3.25 in
Grand Tour Italian French Bronze Urn Vase Sienna Marble Potpourri, 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb French Grand Tour bronze urn-form potpourri of outstanding quality, complete with its original well veined bronze mounted Sienna Marble rectangular plain stepped two piece bas...
Siena Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
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H 10 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Grand Tour Italian French Bronze Medici Urn Vase Sienna Marble, 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A fine and well cast example of an Italian grand tour patinated bronze relief cast model of the Medici twin handle vase, after the antique Bennedetto Boschetti Foundry, 74 Via Condot...
Siena Marble, Ormolu, Bronze