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Regency Lanterns

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
Pair of American Tole Hanging Lanterns
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of American tole hanging lanterns.
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19th Century American Antique Regency Lanterns

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Tôle

Regency Palmette Cloche Lantern, Brass
Located in Westwood, NJ
Regency Palmette Cloche lantern, this three-light lantern design features intricate metalwork and a decorative hand-blown globe. The acanthus leaf Palme...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Lanterns

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Brass

Etched Glass Leaves Flowers Bell Jar Lantern Brass Light Fixtures 4 Available
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Etched Glass With Leaves & Flowers Bell Jar Lantern Fixture With Brass Hardware Each Light Fixture Has A 4 Candelabra Socket Cluster We Have 4 Available Each Sold Separ...
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20th Century Regency Lanterns

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Brass

19th Century Gilt Bronze Regency Style Hall Lantern
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
19th Century Gilt Bronze Regency Style Hall Lantern. Gilt bronze cage with curved glass panels, one panel opens up for changing light bulbs....
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Regency Lanterns

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Bronze

Wonderful French Regency Patinated Bronze Large Louis XV Urn Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Regency Style Patinated Bronze & 6 Panel Glass Large Louis XV Manner Lantern Fixture With 6 Candelabra Internal Light Cluster. Updated ...
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20th Century Regency Lanterns

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Bronze

Antique English Bronze Regency Lantern Chandelier with Lion Heads and Griffins
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Magnificent English bronze and bevelled glass lantern having wonderful details such as lion heads and griffins. 6" of chain and original ceiling canopy included. 4 interior candle ...
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1890s English Antique Regency Lanterns

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Bronze

Wonderful Vaughan 3 Light Bronze Glass Regency Hall Large Lantern Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan lighting bronze / brass regency hall lantern, This Classic Lantern is Based On A 19th Century Six-Sided Fixture That Is Finished With Feathered Detailing And A Le...
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20th Century Regency Lanterns

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Bronze

Exceptional Regency Hexagonal Brass and Glass Lantern, England, Circa: 1795
Located in Alexandria, VA
This exquisite lantern was originally a candle-burning fixture. It is a true original -- some 225 years old and still beautiful! The delicate hexagonal form has been imitated, copie...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Regency Lanterns

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Brass

Large Impressive Iron and Wavy Glass Lantern Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Large impressive American made iron lantern having handsome acanthus leaf decoration on the sides and very top with wonderful wavy glass panels. 4 40 watt candle lights inside. 18"...
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1990s American Regency Lanterns

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Iron

Vintage Etched Glass Leaves Grape Vine Bell Jar Lantern Brass Vaughan Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Vintage Etched Glass Leaves Grape Vine Pattern Bell Jar Lantern With Oxidized Brass Hardware, In The Manner Of Vaughan This Fixture Has 3 Candelabra Internal Lights And Comes Ready...
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20th Century Regency Lanterns

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Brass

Wonderful Vaughan Designs Regency Square Polished Nickel Glass Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Vaughan Designs Regency square polished nickel glass lantern fixture.
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20th Century Regency Lanterns

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Nickel

Wonderful Large Regency Patinated Brass Clear Glass Bell Jar Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Regency Style Patinated Brass And Clear Blown Glass Bell Jar Lantern Fixture With 3 Rewired Candelabra Sockets
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20th Century Regency Lanterns

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Brass

Early 19th Century English Regency Clear Glass Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
An early 19th century English Regency clear glass bell jar lantern with brass collar circa 1830. The lantern is fitted with a three chain drop and a smoke bell. Lantern is wired and ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Lanterns

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Blown Glass

Vintage Regency Louis XV Style Bronze Lantern
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Regency lantern. Done in the Louis VX style with. Bronze frame and gold finish. Inset glass panels. Perfect for your foyer or as a glamorous chandelier in your din...
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Early 20th Century North American Regency Lanterns

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Gold, Bronze

Fine Pair Regency Vaughan Designs English Bronze Bell Jar Blown Glass Lanterns
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fine pair of English regency style brass / bronze bell jar blown glass lantern fixtures by Vaughan Designs Each sold separately Pair is available.
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20th Century Regency Lanterns

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Brass, Bronze

Wonderful French Ormolu Bronze Filigree Swag Three Light Large Regency Lantern
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Ormolu Bronze Filigree Swag Three Candelabra Light Large Regency Style Lantern Fixture Completely Rewired With New Sockets
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20th Century French Regency Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Antique English Regency Era Gold Bronze 4-Light Chateau Lantern, Circa 1820's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English regency era gold bronze 4-light chateau lantern with lion masks & neo-classical urns, circa 1820's.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

1950's Italian Regency Crystal Flower and Petal Hanging Lantern
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1950's Italian Regency Crystal Flower and Petal Hanging Lantern by Banci Firenze. Beautiful lighting from Banci.
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1950s Italian Vintage Regency Lanterns

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Crystal

Fine Large Vaughan Lighting Bell Jar Glass Bronze Neoclassical Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fine large bell jar etched grapes and vines blown glass with bronze / brass rim in the neoclassical motif, this beautiful lantern fixtur has 3...
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20th Century Regency Lanterns

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Blown Glass

PAIR 1920s French Regency style Gilt Bronze Crystal Beaded Lantern Attrib Bagues
Located in Opa Locka, FL
PAIR French 1920's Regency style Gilt Bronze Crystal "Weave" Hanging Lantern. Heavy very high quality. This pair has 3 lights each. Floral detail on bronze. Rare to have a pair of th...
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1920s French Vintage Regency Lanterns

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Bronze

Fine Pair Regency Vaughan Designs English Bronze Bell Jar Blown Glass Lanterns
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Fine Pair Of Regency Style Vaughan Designs English Brass / Bronze Blown Glass Bell Jar Lanterns With Stars And Feathers Etched In The Bell And Stars On The Glass Top Plate, Fitted ...
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Early 20th Century English Regency Lanterns

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Blown Glass

Antique Regency Bronze & Amber Glass Pendant Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Antique Regency ceiling lantern made of bronze and adorned with amber glass panels. This is a stunning piece that adds vintage charm and warm illumination to any interior with its el...
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Early 20th Century American Regency Lanterns

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Bronze

Wonderful Caldwell Bronze Tassel Beveled Panel Glass Lantern Fixture Pendent
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Gilt Bronze Tassel Beveled Panel Crystal / Glass Lantern Fixture In The Manner Of E.F. Caldwell, This Pendent Is Fitted With An Edison Light.
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20th Century Regency Lanterns

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of 20th Century Bronze Hurricane Votive Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Votive lanterns having an upturned glass shade resting upon a bronze pillared stem with brass accents along the top and base, circa 1920s.
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Early 20th Century European Regency Lanterns

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Brass, Bronze

Globe Lantern, Bronze Finish, Small
Located in Westwood, NJ
The Globe Lantern is based on a similar 19th-century antique. The globe shape of the fixture emanates strength and is united by the solid bronzed brass finials and acanthus top. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Globe Lantern, Nickel Finish, Small
Located in Westwood, NJ
The Globe Lantern is based on a similar 19th-century antique. The globe shape of the fixture emanates strength and is united by the nickel finish finials...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Lanterns

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Brass

Wonderful Large French Bronze Regency Empire Curved Glass Panel Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large French bronze Regency / Empire style curved glass panel lantern light fixture with 6 candelabra lights.
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20th Century Regency Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

French Regency Gilt Chandelier or Pendant Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Regency Gilt Chandelier or Pendant Lamp, France, circa 1940s or earlier. It appears to have been a candle fixture that was later...
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1940s French Vintage Regency Lanterns

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Metal

Wonderful Large French Bronze Regency Empire Etched Glass Panel Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large french bronze regency empire style etched panel glass lantern fixture with 3 candelabra lights on the interior.
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20th Century Regency Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful Vaughan Lighting Regency Square Arched Black Iron 3 Lanterns Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Set Of 3 Vaughan Lighting Regency Square With Arched Top And Bottom Structure In A Matte Black Iron Each Lantern With 3 Candelabra Lights Inside, They are Accompanied By ...
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20th Century Regency Lanterns

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Iron

Globe Lantern, Zinc Finish, Large
Located in Westwood, NJ
The Globe Lantern is based on a similar 19th-century antique. The globe shape of the fixture emanates strength and is united by the solid zinc finish finials and acanthus top. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Regency Hall Lantern
Located in Westwood, NJ
Regency hall lantern. This classic lantern is based on a 19th-century six-sided original. Superbly cast, it demonstrates a range of techniques, fr...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Lanterns

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Brass

Wonderful Regency Bronze Brass Frosted Glass Hexagon Finial Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful regency style bronze / brass with frosted glass panel hexagon shaped lantern fixture finished with finials.
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20th Century Regency Lanterns

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Brass, Bronze

Wonderful Regency Iron Gold Gilt Frosted Glass Hexagon Finial Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful regency iron with gold gilt flower rosette medallion with inset frosted glass panel hexagon hexagon shaped lantern fixture with 3 interior candelabra sockets.
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20th Century Regency Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Fine Large Vaughan Lighting Bell Jar Glass Bronze Neoclassical Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large vintage Vaughan lighting etched glass / crystal bell jar lantern in a diamond pattern with leaf fern details and bronze housing and decorative chain in the neoclass...
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20th Century Regency Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Regency Hall Lantern, Medium
Located in Westwood, NJ
Regency hall lantern. This classic lantern is based on a 19th-century six-sided original. Superbly cast, it demonstrates a range of techniques, fr...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Globe Lantern, Zinc Finish, Small
Located in Westwood, NJ
The Globe Lantern is based on a similar 19th-century antique. The globe shape of the fixture emanates strength and is united by the solid zinc finish finials and acanthus top. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Regency Hall Lantern, Large
Located in Westwood, NJ
Regency hall lantern. This classic lantern is based on a 19th-century six-sided original. Superbly cast, it demonstrates a range of techniques, fr...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Globe Lantern, Bronze Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
The Globe Lantern is based on a similar 19th-century antique. The globe shape of the fixture emanates strength and is united by the solid bronzed brass finials and acanthus top. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Globe Lantern, Nickel Finish, Large
Located in Westwood, NJ
The Globe Lantern is based on a similar 19th-century antique. The globe shape of the fixture emanates strength and is united by the nickel finish finials...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Vaughan Designs Regency Square Large Bronze Glass Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Vaughan designs Regency square large bronze and glass 4 light lantern fixture.
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20th Century Regency Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful Vaughan Lighting Bell Jar Bronze Regency Neoclassical Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan lighting bell jar blown glass & bronze Regency neoclassical lantern fixture with 3 internal candelabra lights and three candelabra arms.
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20th Century English Regency Lanterns

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Bronze

Wonderful Large Vaughan Gilt Bronze 6-Light Regency Curved Beveled Glass Lantern
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large Vaughan Design style gilt bronze 6-light Regency curved beveled glass lantern fixture Rewired and comes with chain and canopy.
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20th Century Regency Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Large Carved Gilded Wooden Lantern from Theatre Royal Brighton
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A large carved gilded wooden lantern from Theatre Royal Brighton This piece originates from the Theatre Royal in Brighton which was built in 1806 This is a six-sided piece, the p...
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Early 19th Century Antique Regency Lanterns

English Regency Brass Lantern with Lion Mask, 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Monumental English Regency brass lantern with lion mask is illuminated by a Interior Cluster with six candelabra arms that where originally candle. This Classic Regency Lantern has f...
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19th Century British Antique Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Patinated Bronze Petite Rounded Glass 3-Light Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful patinated bronze petite rounded glass 3-light lantern fixture.
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20th Century Regency Lanterns

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Bronze

Regency Style Brass Hall Lantern
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality Regency style brass hall lantern, having bowed glass panels swag and ribbon decoration and a four branch sconce within.
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20th Century English Regency Lanterns

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Brass

Pair of Regency Lanterns, circa 1820
Located in London, GB
A pair of large bronze lanterns from the Regency period. These tapered lanterns are surmounted by a flame emanating from a corona, echoing their past as gas lanterns. Below, there is...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Lanterns

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Bronze

Huge French Louis XVI Style Brass Bronze Lantern with Curved Cut Glass Panels
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Very large Louis XVI style four-light hexagonal lantern, France, 1920-1930. The lantern is made of solid brass with integrated cast bronze details, six curved sides with curved cut g...
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Early 20th Century French Regency Lanterns

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Brass, Bronze

Regency Hunter Green and Gold Painted Tole Curved Lantern Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A classy pair of Regency style sconces having lantern shape with curved glass, aged mirror backs, single 40 watt socket in each, and lovely dark hunter green and gold painted tole. By Vaughn Lighting.
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1970s American Vintage Regency Lanterns

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Metal

Regency Style Hexagonal Hall Lantern
Located in London, GB
A regency style glazed brass hexagonal hall lantern, with glass canopy and 3 internal lights. The lower ring has provision for three up-lights.
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Mid-20th Century English Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large 19th Century Regency Style Bronze and Cut-Glass Lantern
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Heavy, large Regency style lantern, France, circa 1870-1880. This lantern is of solid bronze and parcel brass with six frosted cut glass windows....
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Late 19th Century French Antique Regency Lanterns

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Brass, Bronze

Outstanding Large French Gilt Bronze Ribbon Bow Lantern Fine Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
An outstanding French gilt bronze ribbon, bow lantern round bent glass panel chandelier fixture.
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1920s French Vintage Regency Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Twelve-Light Crystal Chandelier. Great scale.
Located in Buchanan, MI
A neoclassical style gilt bronze twelve-light chandelier. Measures: height 41 x diameter 29 inches. Beautiful view from below. Feel free to call or email with further questions.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Regency Lanterns

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Crystal

English Regency Period "Gothick" Bronze and Iron Lantern, circa 1810
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Large circa 1810 English Regency period "Gothick" bronze and iron lantern of hexagonal form having anthemion topped glazed cusped-arch panels joined by masks and foliate lions paw fe...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Lanterns

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Bronze, Iron

Pair of English Regency Bronze Wall-Mounted Glass Lanterns, Circa 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of English Regency bronze monumental hexagon lanterns with paneled glass, bulbous finial tops, scrolled floral medallions, and resting on fluted horizontal column wall mounts, M...
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1840s English Antique Regency Lanterns

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Brass

Regency Lantern
Located in New York, NY
English Regency lantern, circa 1800. Glass, blown, with gilt-brass fittings 27 in. high, 13 1/4 in. greatest diameter. In a market that is overwhelmed with reproduction lanterns of ...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Lanterns

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Brass

Fine Regency Vaughan Designs English Bronze Bell Jar Blown Glass Lantern
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fine English regency style brass / bronze bell jar blown glass lantern fixture by Vaughan Designs
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20th Century Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Regency lanterns for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Regency lanterns 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 lanterns created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Regency lanterns made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lanterns, popular names associated with this style include Vaughan Designs, Banci Firenze, and Val Saint Lambert. 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 lanterns differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $559 and tops out at $38,500 while the average work can sell for $2,825.

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