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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Mid-20th Century Coastal Tropical Art Deco Bronze Verdigris Parrot Statues-Pair
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Introducing a fabulous pair of bronze metal parrot statues, featuring a verdigris finish on black bases, perfect for adding a coastal tropical flair to your decor. These stunning pie...
Bronze
Antique Classical Maiden Plaster Statue
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique classical maiden plaster statue dating from the early 20th century suitable for interior use. This piece is a wonderfully distressed statu...
Plaster
Early 19th Century Carved Stone Model of a Piper
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A charming and unusual early 19th Century carved stone model of a Scotsman wearing a beret playing his bagpipes. In good condition with weathered surface. Circa 1830. H: 35 cm (13 ...
Stone
$7,700 / set
Large Pair of Majolica Terra Cotta Eagles
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Opposing pair of lifesize Majolica or glazed terra cotta eagles. Executed with fine detail right down to the talons. Perched on mountainous bases the...
Terracotta
Pair of Early 20th Century French Garden Statues
Located in Houston, TX
A lovely pair of 20th century concrete garden figures from France. He is perched next to an oak stump with foliage and acorns in hand. She carries two floral...
Concrete
17th Century English Carved Stone Griffin
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Dating from the 17th century, this English carved stone griffin or stylised dragon statue is an architectural fragment from history. Over 350 years old, ...
Limestone
$10,500
H 54 in W 23.75 in D 18 in
Italian Bronze Garden Statue or Fountain of Pan Playing Flute, Early 20th C
Located in St. Louis, MO
Antique Italian bronze & copper garden statue or sculpture of pan playing flute while standing on a conch shell on an oval plinth. From an estate with ...
Bronze, Copper
Mid 20th Century Bronze Statue Boy with Flutes, M. A. Aldrich
Located in Stamford, CT
Signed by M.A. Aldrich. This statue of a bronze young man is standing in a lily pad with wildlife surrounding his feet. A turtle and other water creatures can be seen on pad. This is...
Bronze
$57,000
H 34 in W 53 in D 24 in
Large Pair Patinated Life Size Bronze Statues Sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Large pair patinated life size bronze statues sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions. Exceptional detailed high quality Large pair of Patinated bronze statues of...
Bronze
$2,450
H 25 in W 13 in D 9 in
Early 20th Century Antique Bronze Boy with Goose Garden Statue, Fountain Top
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 20th century bronze boy carrying a goose around his neck. This is a great garden statue, the boys face is bursting with excitement as he carries the goose. Cast during the 1900...
Bronze
Late 19th Century Carved Wooden Angel
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Impressive wood carved angel with amazing detail. Certainly the work of a master carver. Found among the entire contents of a Catholic Church in the Midwest which was said to have cl...
Gesso, Wood, Paint
19th Century Classical Stone Bust
Located in NYC, NY
A good 19th century carved stone bust. The handsome figure in Greco-Roman attire with toga draped across the chest and a laurel wreath around his head. ...
Stone
Pair of 19th Century Terra Cotta Winged Lions
Located in Troy, NY
Pair of 19th Century Terra Cotta Winged Lions. Well articulated, impressive pair of terra cotta winged lions, in seated position and holding heraldic shields between their front paws...
Terracotta
20th Century Vintage Pair of French Dog Poodle Garden Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of vintage French poodle garden statues in a seated and attentive position, in good condition. The garden ornaments are hand carved limesto...
Limestone
$5,928Sale Price|24% Off
H 16.75 in W 35.75 in D 17.75 in
Antique Stone Lion Statue from France, circa 1860
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a 19th century French reconstituted stone lion statue lying down on a rectangular base. The sculptor who did the original of this statue has...
Cement
$24,000
H 28 in W 28 in D 16 in
Lifesize Pair of Original French Bronze Sculptures of Herons- Moigniez
Located in New York City, NY
This important and unusual pair of life size French 19th century Blue Herons are realistically depicted with the two birds foraging in their natural environment. One large Heron is h...
Bronze
Monumental Vintage Cast Concrete Parrot Garden Statue Signed “Karlik?”
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Make a bold Old Florida statement with this monumental vintage parrot garden statue, beautifully hand-painted and full of character. Sculpted in cast concrete, this tropical treasure...
Concrete
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
Vintage Regency Wrought Iron Hall Tree
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabulous vintage wrought iron coat rack. Beautiful tree design with lots of hooks for your coats and hats. Currently a black color, but ...
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 18 in W 53 in D 13 in
Early 20th-C. Life-Size Recumbent Patinated Bronze Borzoi Dogs, Mirrored Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Make a statement with these! is a pair of early 20th century life-size recumbent patinated bronze Borzoi dogs in very good condition. They are a mirrored...
Bronze
Sold
H 17 in W 9.5 in D 26 in
Antique Classical Concrete Reclining Resting Lion Garden Statue Jockey, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique classical concrete reclining resting lion garden statue ornament - a pair. Item features right and left facing, remarkable cast concrete sto...
Concrete
19th Century Cast Iron Lion profile
Located in Surrey, BC
Beautiful decorative Cast iron architectural lion with original painted surface. This untouched example was found in Ontario and believe to be from...
Iron