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.
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
$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
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
$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
$15,500 / set
H 48 in W 32 in D 17 in
Pair of Classical Stone Composite Putti Garden Statues Holding Wheat and Grapes
Located in Dallas, TX
Classical garden statue of putti representing two of the four seasons. The stone composite statues, figures depict a cherub with textured curly hair, large eyes with rounded cheeks a...
Stone
$42,000Sale Price|26% Off
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
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
$4,500 / set
H 27.5 in W 10.25 in D 19 in
Mid-20th Century Pair of Italian Terra Cotta Dog Statues, Cane Molosso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Mid 20th Century Italian dog garden statues in sitting position on rectangular base. These Tuscan dogs are hand crafted by hand in Italian terracotta clay. This extinct dog...
Terracotta
Antique Roman / Etruscan Style Statue
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique Roman / Etruscan style pottery partial statue. Robed figure in draped fabric. Measures: 7.5 inches in height. Exact age unknown, the pieces in t...
Terracotta
$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
$1,460
H 20.5 in W 22.5 in D 7 in
Early 20th Century Chinese Vintage Carved Stone Horse Statue/Sculpture
Located in Pomona, CA
This vintage Chinese noble steed horse sculpture is hand craft with exquisite detail which was very common in horse sculptures crafted during the Tang Dynasty. Especially for imperia...
Stone
Late 19th century Carve Stone Cambodian Buddha
Located in Hudson, NY
This sage green carved stone Buddha was purchased from an upstate NY garden where it has resided for the last 120 years. The family began the house and garden in the late 1890s and traveled through China, Southeast Asia and Europe acquiring objects to create a complete retirement home for themselves and their family from New York City. Sculptures like this are a typical form found at Angkor of numerous sizes representing Nagas and used as guardians of temples. This figure was a favorite motif of Angkorean sculptors from the 12 century...
Stone
$5,460Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 48 in W 22 in D 15 in
Pair of Classical Cast Stone Four Seasons Garden Statues
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of antique four seasons statues. Solid stone. Woman holding a flame and woman holding grapes. The four seasons are an ancient decorative motif and became especially popular as...
Cast Stone
$800
H 15.44 in W 5.91 in D 8.63 in
Old Chinese stone carved lion typeB /Early 20th century/Garden ornament
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone lion statue made in China, presumably in the 20th century or later, during the Republic of China period. The material used is sandstone, which has a fine and rough te...
Sandstone
Vintage Classical Garden Maiden Statue
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Classical Garden Maiden Statue A beautifully weathered classical garden sculpture depicting a draped maiden holding a basket of fruit. Crafted in cast stone or concrete, the...
Stone
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
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H 24 in W 12 in D 9 in
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
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
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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
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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