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 Large Antique Silver Candlesticks, 800 Silver from Italy
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of large antique silver candlesticks, beautifully decorated with ornate ornaments. The candlesticks are stamped with an 800 mark and ...
Silver
Antique Pair of 19th Century English Brass Candlesticks with Black Turned Detail
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish, elegant and timeless candlesticks. This refined pair of English brass candlesticks dates from the mid-19th century and embodies everything that makes antique lighting so de...
Brass
Pair of Antique Brass Chambersticks or Candleholders with Dolphin Handles
Located in Sheffield, MA
Rare pair of antique Regency Period brass chambersticks with handles in the shape of dolphins jumping out of stylized waves. Measures: Width with...
Brass
$899 / set
H 12.75 in W 5.25 in D 5.25 in
Pair of Antique English Edwardian Silver Plated Candlesticks
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique silver plated candlesticks are hallmarked "W.S.&Co." which we are unable to identify specifically, but believe t...
Metal
Pair of French 19th Century Brass Candlesticks
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pair of French Empire style brass candlesticks from the 1800’s with a beautiful silhouette and nice heft in the patinated metal to add intrigue to a mantel or dining table. Subtle,...
Brass
Pair of 19th Century English Oak Candlesticks
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of exquisite 19th century oak candlesticks from England with hand turned brass bobeches over tulip turned candle cups. The stems are hand turned bar...
Brass
Pair of Carl Auböck #3469 Patinated Brass Candleholders
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck #3469 patinated brass candleholders. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese candleholder is executed in polished and patinated brass by W...
Brass
Pair of Carl Auböck #3470 Polished Brass Candleholders
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck #3470 Patinated Brass Candleholders. Designed in the 1940s, this incredibly clean and refined Viennese candleholder is executed in polished brass by Werkstätte ...
Brass
$3,000 / set
H 35.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
Pair of Tall Italian 19th Century Silver Gilt Candlesticks from Italian Church
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of large-sized 19th century Italian candlesticks. This pair of antique candlesticks, circa 1850, were originally displayed in an Italian church and feature silver gilt over exquisite hand-carved wood bodies. Each candlestick is approximately 3 foot tall...
Metal
Italian Late 19th Century Pair of Antique Brass Candleholders
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian late 19th century pair of antique brass candleholders. This pair of antique brass candleholders was handcrafted by Italian artisan....
Metal, Brass
Pair 19th Century brass candlesticks
Located in Martlesham, GB
A pair of 19th Century brass candlesticks, having turned and shaped columns raised on a square platform base. Circa 1860.
Brass
Pair of Carl Auböck #7234 Brass Candleholders
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of Carl Auböck brass #7234 candleholders. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese candleholder is executed in polished and patinated brass by Werkstätte ...
Brass
Pair of Candlesticks or Candleholders, Patinated Bronze
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of candlestick in patinated bronze. It has a square base with flattened corners and decorated with moldings that create a staggering until almost reaching the barrel, worked as...
Bronze
Pair of Candlesticks or Candleholders, Patinated Bronze
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of candlestick in patinated bronze. The base washer shows a decoration based on moldings, while the barrel rises from a pedestal topped by a large pearl and is shaped like a va...
Bronze
Pair of Candlesticks or Candleholders, Green Patinated Bronze
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of candlestick in patinated bronze. The square-shaped base or washer provides stability to the barrel, which has been shaped into a column with a smooth shaft with a notable wi...
Bronze
Sold
H 6.25 in W 4.75 in D 3.25 in
Bronze & Ormolu Vase Shaped Candlesticks or Pastille/Incense Burners
Located in Folkestone, GB
A delightful pair of French bronze & ormolu combined pastille/incense burners or candlesticks, in the form of globular urns raised on square gilt embellished bases with gilt ball fee...
Bronze, Ormolu
20th Century French Pair of Silver-Plated Candlesticks, Lapis Lazuli by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage pair of candlesticks made of hand crafted silver-plated metal, sold by Cartier in good condition. The fluted pair of candle holders are enhanced by four detailed round lapi...
Metal, Silver
Large Pair of French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Candleholders
By François Rémond
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Large pair of French gilt and patinated bronze figural candleholders, circa 1820-1830. In the manner of Francois Remond, each modeled as a maiden holding a cornucopia above a ...
Bronze
Treen Candle Stand, Hand Lathe Turned English 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hand lathe turned adjustable and lead weighted candle stand. It adjusts easily with a turn screw on the side. This example is unusual to find in a light c...
Iron