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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Pair of Antique Silver Giltwood Regency Style Pilasters
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of tall slender tapered pilasters, silver gilt, 8ft 8 inches tall, finely carved in the typical shallow relief manner of the Régence period. Gorgeous patina on silver gilding.....
Silver Leaf
19th Century Three Panel English Print Room Screen
Located in New York, NY
A three panel English Print Room Screen. The 19th century wood frame decoupage with fine early 19th century engravings depicting a variety of celebrations at Vauxhall Hall with silho...
Paper, Birch
$4,250 / set
H 68 in W 8 in D 4 in
Italian Neoclassical Style Painted and Giltwood Architectural Pilaster Columns
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Neoclassical style painted and giltwood architectural pilaster columns. Lovely pair of 19th century Italian Louis XVI style hand carved, paint...
Giltwood
19th Century Pair of Italian Faux Marble Pilasters
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a pair of Italian hand-carved pilasters with a faux marble finish in the classical style . The carved fluted section is headed by a half-square capital and situated on a bol...
Wood
$4,380
H 115.5 in W 97 in D 2 in
19th Century Antique Chinese Handcraft 5 Panels Wooden Screen / Room Divider
Located in Pomona, CA
Size: 115 1/2"H x 19 1/2"W x 2"D each All together: 97 in W Origin: Shan Xi, China Circa: 1850 Material: Elm wood Condition: Original finished, very good condition. hand made, hand ...
Elm
$2,500 / set
H 84 in Dm 16 in
Monumental Italian Neo-Classical Style Pine & Giltwood Columns W/ Capitols -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a monumental Italian neo-classical style carved and painted columns with cascading grapes and vines. They are most likely mid-century pieces and do have age appropriate wear.
Pine, Giltwood
$850
H 45.625 in W 41.25 in D 1.38 in L 41.25 in
Mid-19th Century French Provincial Boiserie Wall Panel in Olive Green Paint
Located in Mckinney, TX
A striking mid-19th century French boiserie panel with original pale olive green paint, delicately worn over time to reveal subtle undertones beneath. The carved frame features gra...
Wood, Oak, Paint
$1,250
H 72 in W 54.5 in D 1 in
B. Altman N.Y. 1930s Three Panel Decoupage Room Screen w/ 18thc European Prints
Located in Savannah, GA
This classic large three paneled room screen features very detailed hand painted designs with 18th century decoupaged prints depicting a variety of historical scenes. The two side p...
Brass
$1,088 / set
H 75.2 in W 7.88 in D 4.34 in
Pair Of Antique Carved Painted Wooden Pilaster Half Columns, 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGED COLUMNS A matching pair of decorative pilaster columns hand carved in the classical style taking in elem...
Wood, Paint
Pair of Antique Decorative Oak Church Panels
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This pair of antique carved oak church panels would’ve once formed part of a rood screen, separating the nave from the chancel. Dating from the late 19th c...
Oak
$4,795 / set
H 102.5 in W 65 in D 1 in
Pair Early 20th Century Tall Paneled Architectural Folding Screens Double Sided
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Pair of Tall, 8.5 foot paneled (on both sides) solid wood matching screen, or room dividers. Matching pair which were once one piece and the hinge that has connected them still exis...
Hardwood, Paint
$18,396
H 96.46 in W 144.49 in D 19.3 in
Louis XV style paneled room with 18th century stone fireplace
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This Louis XV style paneled room was made in the early 20th century. The Louis XV era stone fireplace was made in the 18th century. The woodwork may be likened to the work of Jansen....
Stone
Distinguish 18th Century English Knotty Pine Panel Room
Located in North Salem, NY
Transform your space into a captivating den, library, or office with the grandeur of this remarkable 18th-century English pine panel room. Every wall is adorned with intricately crafted applied mouldings, adding depth and character to the room. The craftsmanship is truly exceptional, showcasing the skilled artistry of the era. There are four door/window openings, each adorned with a beautifully carved Greek key moulding, providing a touch of elegance and sophistication. These openings offer opportunities for natural light to flow into the room, creating an inviting ambiance. The room is divided into distinct sections. The lower section comprises eight panels, adding a sense of solidity to the room's design. The mid section is accentuated by eight meticulously crafted mouldings, enhancing the visual appeal and providing a transition between the lower and upper panels. The upper section consists of twelve panels, further enriching the overall aesthetic. To crown this magnificent space, a dentil carved moulded cornice elegantly tops...
Pine
$9,990Sale Price|33% Off
H 60 in W 142 in D 1.25 in
Set of Four 19th Century Japanese Lattice Wooden Panels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four 19th century stunning, intricate lattice panels from Japan. Wood with naturally worn patina; traces of crackled finish. Each panel measures 35.5 inches wide and placed to...
Wood