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.
Vintage Italian Regency Neoclassical Large Brass Lion Sconce Door Handles Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Regency Neoclassical Style Large Brass Lion Head Wall Sconce Door Handles - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 40.5" H x 4.75" W x 7.5" D.
Brass
Antique White Pine Arched Glazed Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique late 19th century white pine arched glazed door suitable for interior use. Dating to circa 1870, this elegant door was sourced from a Victorian orangery in Tetbury, Englan...
Glass, Wood, Pine
$680Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Egyptian Revival Doorstop, English Cast Iron Sphinx, Regency, Circa 1830
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Egyptian revival doorstop. An English, cast iron door keeper in Sphinx form, dating to the late Regency period, circa 1830. A wonderfully evocative piece of early ...
Iron
Cast Brass Door Stop in the Form of a Dolphin as used by Renzo Mongiardino
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Regency Cast Brass Door Stop in the Form of a Dolphin with a carrying Handle. Architect Renzo Mongiardino used an Identical one in one of his Interior projects.
Brass
$1,850 / set
Vintage Regency Wrought Iron Panels - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite pair of vintage wrought iron panels captures the opulent drama of Hollywood Regency design, merged with traditional European filigree. Each panel features meticulously...
Wrought Iron
English Regency Period Arched Wrought Iron Side Gate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A tall English regency period (circa 1820) arched wrought iron side gate, reclaimed from a house in Norfolk. With its charming, handcrafted scrollwork and soft arch to the top detail...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Two Reclaimed Wrought Iron Grills
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Two Victorian wrought iron painted grills reclaimed from the Crescent in Bath. Constructed in wrought iron with a rustic painted finish, these ele...
Wrought Iron
Antique Regency Style Wrought Iron Railing
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Regency style wrought iron railing, reclaimed from a Cheltenham townhouse; one of two we have for sale. Finished with old, flaking paint, this handcrafted metal railing ha...
Metal, Wrought Iron
Impressive Set of 2 Double Doors with Early 19th Century Pediments Regency Ove
Located in Ware, GB
Impressive Set of 3 Pine Classical Double Doors with heavily Carved Pediments Reclaimed from a prestigious central London property. A well-composed set of three double doors offered...
Wood
Reclaimed Wrought Iron Gate Overthrow
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A finely made 19th century reclaimed wrought iron overthrow finished in black paint. Dating from circa 1880, this beautiful antique gate overthr...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Tall Regency Style Wrought Iron Side Gate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This tall regency style wrought iron side gate is a stylish addition to gardens old and new with its elegant, handcrafted scrollwork and sharp, angular lines. With its rectangular s...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Reclaimed Georgian Style Front Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An early 19th century antique pine front door reclaimed from a Georgian townhouse in Leicestershire. This large and substantial door is of six panel configuration, with uniquely shap...
Pine
Tall 1920s Wrought Iron Garden Side Gate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This tall 1920s wrought iron side gate is a stylish addition to gardens old and new with its elegant, handcrafted scrollwork and sharp, angular lines. With its rectangular shape, it...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Set of Mid Victorian Pedestrian Gates
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of mid Victorian pedestrian gates made at the hand of a skilled 19th century blacksmith. These beautiful antique gates will look stunning in any garden with their abundance of ...
Wrought Iron
Antique Victorian White Arched Glazed Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Victorian white arched glazed door suitable for interior use. Dating to circa 1870, this elegant door was sourced from a Victorian orangery in Tetbury, England. It would l...
Wood, Pine, Glass
Antique Wrought Iron Railing Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An ornate Regency style railing panel, salvaged from a house in Cheltenham.
Wrought Iron, Metal, Iron
Large & Wide Antique Wrought Iron Pedestrian Gate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This large antique wrought iron pedestrian gate is a superb addition to any garden with its handsome scrollwork and impressive scale. Circa 1850, this wide garden side gate is over 1...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
American Regency Cast Iron Scrolled Foliage Medallion Boot Scrape, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
American Regency cast iron scrolled foliage medallion boot scrape resting on a canted corner rectangular base, Early 19th century
Iron
Large 8' Mediterranean Multipaneled Molding Bronze Covered Walnut Double Doors
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large 8' multipaneled bronze-covered walnut interior double doors fixed to their original door frame featuring multiple Mediterranean-styled crown molding along the front of each doo...
Bronze
Pair of Antique Wrought Iron Porch Brackets
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of beautiful 19th century antique wrought iron porch brackets. With flower detail to the centre, these ornate scrolling brackets will look stunni...
Wrought Iron, Metal, Iron
Antique Wrought Iron Semi Circular Window Grill
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique wrought iron semi-circular window grill, reclaimed from a house in Cheltenham. With its fine scrollwork, this arched metal panel will make a st...
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Carl Auböck Brass Door Handle/Door Fixture
Located in Vienna, AT
This complete set of a door fixture is an exemplary piece of Mid-Century design. It was created by renowned Austrian designer Carl Auböck and produced in Austria in the 1950s. It is ...
Brass
$30,908 / set
H 108 in W 62.2 in D 2 in
An exceptional period pair of Arts & Crafts hand hammered & wrought iron gates
Located in London, GB
An exceptional pair of Arts and Crafts hand-hammered and hand-wrought iron gates with scrolling floral decoration to the top with some of the widest tight scroll work decoration I ha...
Wrought Iron
Flower Door Handle PYT031 handmade cast in brass
Located in Benahavis, AN
Handcrafted Solid Brass Door Handle - Designed by David Marshall Sculpture. The unique handcrafted brass door handle is a stricking fusion of art and function, designed and made by ...
Brass
1950s Gio Ponti Brass Italian Door Pull Handle & Plate ITALY
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury Modern Italian Door Plate & Pull Handle in Rich Brass ITALY 1950s Note seven units (7) are available. All are sold individually. In the style of Gio Ponti 8 tall x 1.25 W ...
Brass
Large Group of Deco Chrome Door Handles, Italy, 1930s
Located in Milan, IT
Large group of chrome door handles Compact and sleek shape, each set is composed by 2 hand knobs and two key rosettes. 26 sets available - sold as single set
Chrome
Pair of French Wrought Iron Door Guards
Located in Buchanan, NY
These elegant French door guards from the early 20th century are a true work of art. Made from wrought iron, they showcase intricate neoclassical details that are both beautiful and...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Massive Antique Arch Form Doors
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of antique doors with arched and paneled design with remnants of old green and other encrusted paint. The doors do have some old hinges an...
Iron
Italian 1950s Brass Door Handles
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid brass door handle in concave round form Measuring diameter 9.8 x 11.2 total of the two handles
Brass
Reclaimed Victorian Wrought Iron Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed Victorian wrought iron painted panel salvaged from the Crescent in Bath. Constructed in wrought iron with a rustic painted finish this elegant metal panel features repeat...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Two Reclaimed Wrought Iron Grills
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Two Victorian wrought iron painted grills reclaimed from the Crescent in Bath. Constructed in wrought iron with a rustic painted finish, these ele...
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Pine Doors, Set of 2
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A pair of French doors from around 1900, solid pine frame construction with 3 panels each. Dimensions: 238 cm high, 75.5 cm wide, 4.5 cm deep Also very suitable for installation as...
Pine
$3,200 / set
H 56.75 in W 47 in D 1 in
Antique Spanish Renaissance Scrolling Wrought Iron 57 x 47 Garden Entry Gate Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Spanish Renaissance Gothic Scrolling Wrought Iron 57" (High) Garden Entry Gat...
Wrought Iron
Set of Tall Regency Period Wrought Iron Garden Gates
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A quaint set of early 19th century Regency period wrought iron garden gates with smart arrowhead finials. These antique pedestrian gates will look stunning at the entrance to a gard...
Wrought Iron
19th century Brass Door Porter
Located in London, GB
A Nineteenth century brass door porter, weighted, with wrythen gadrooning to the base. An elegant Regency period example.
Brass
Large Antique Lion's Mask Door Knocker
Located in London, GB
A large antique cast iron lion’s mask door knocker, early nineteenth century c.1800-1820, with knopped rapper and strike plate, in old black paint finish.
Iron
Antique English Regency Style Pedestrian Side Gate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A simple antique English Regency style pedestrian side gate dating from circa 1800. With its design of vertical and horizontal rails, with a row of arrowhead finials to the top betwe...
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Vintage Solid Brass Lion Head Door Knocker
Located in Toronto, CA
Enhance your entryway with this striking Mid-Century solid brass lion head door knocker. Crafted with remarkable detail, this vintage piece adds a touch of regal sophistication and c...
Brass
Genuine Antique Solid Brass Lion Door Knocker
Located in Lincoln, GB
Elevate your front door with a touch of timeless elegance, courtesy of our Genuine Antique Solid Brass Lion Door Knocker. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this stunning p...
Brass
Antique Pair of Oversized Solid Brass Door Pulls
Located in Lincoln, GB
Antique Pair of Oversized Solid Brass Door Pulls, meticulously handcrafted from solid brass, these door pulls are sure to make a lasting impress...
Brass
Antique Victorian Arched Glazed White Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Victorian arched glazed white door suitable for interior use. Dating to circa 1870, this elegant door was sourced from a Victorian orangery i...
Wood, Pine
Antique Arched Glazed White Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique arched glazed white door in Victorian style, suitable for interior use. Dating to circa 1870, this elegant door was sourced from a Victorian or...
Glass, Wood, Pine
Wide Antique Wrought Iron Garden Gate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Made at the hand of a skilled 1830s blacksmith, this antique wrought iron garden gate is a glance into history. Simply detailed, it features vertical bars, a decorative finial to the...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Strapwork Antique Georgian Pedestrian Gate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A smart antique Georgian pedestrian gate, crafted at the hand of a skilled blacksmith of the early 1800s. Originating from England, the simple strap work style and x-frame of this wr...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Brass Lion Head Umbrella Holder Stand Regency Style
Located in New York, NY
A substantial brass umbrella holder stand with 'doorknocker' lion-head and loop detail, in the Regency design style, circa early to Mid-20th Century, England. Dimensions: 10.75" Diam...
Brass