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Regency Candle Holders

REGENCY STYLE

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.

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Style: Regency
Pair of Regency Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Each Greek style classically draped male figure raising a three-light oil lamp shaped top on a square stepped plinth.
Category

19th Century English Antique Regency Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Regency Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra
Pair of Regency Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra

Pair of Regency Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra

$3,800 / set
Pair of 19th Century White Marble and Bronze and Ormolu Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
A pair of early 19th Century bronze & ormolu Candlesticks in the form of cherubs holding engine-turned & leaf decorated sconces flanked by scrolled arms, supported on white marble cylinder plinths...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Candle Holders

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century White Marble and Bronze and Ormolu Candlesticks
Pair of 19th Century White Marble and Bronze and Ormolu Candlesticks

Pair of 19th Century White Marble and Bronze and Ormolu Candlesticks

$2,709 / set
Set of Three Regency Period Bronze and Ormolu Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
An unuusual set of large early 19th century Regency period bronze and ormolu lustre candlesticks, consisting of two singles and one triple, having lotus leaf sconces above acanthus c...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Set of Three Regency Period Bronze and Ormolu Candlesticks
Set of Three Regency Period Bronze and Ormolu Candlesticks

Set of Three Regency Period Bronze and Ormolu Candlesticks

$7,451 / set
Egyptian Motif Pair of Regency Candleholders by George Penton English circa 1808
By George Penton
Located in Incline Village, NV
Rare pair of Regency bronze candleholders from the London, England workshop of George Penton on New Street Fetter Lane. He was well known and recognized by both British and American connoisseurs of fine art during the late 18th and early 19th century. These Regency candleholders are marked and embossed "Published by G. Penton Jan.Y 1 1808". The Egyptian motif, the sphinx like figures, and recumbent lion at the base, all indicate that Penton was most certainly influenced by Thomas Hope and his 1807 publication "Household Furniture and Interior Decoration". The ornate and detailed appointments; from the multiple medallions adorning the candle cups, rope and tassel design to the drip holders, to the fine quality representation of the sphinx, lion, and mask on the base, with floral leaf pattern to the perimeter, all are emblematic of fine quality Regency period household decorations. These are a unique and beautiful pair of Regency candleholders from an important maker and an impressive collection (see provenance below). Perfect for the discerning collector of 18th and 19th century antiques. The condition is outstanding and all original with no restoration. Dimensions: 10 3/4" high x 3" wide x 4 1/2" deep George Penton's work can also be found at St. Michaels Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina where a brass chandelier with provisions for holding 45 candles still hangs. It is the oldest of these types of church chandeliers in America, and is referenced in an article in a May 18th, 1907 issue of The Atheneum. It was installed in 1804; information regarding this can also be found in "Written Historic and Descriptive Data, South Carolina, St. Michael's Church" prepared June 27th, 1941. Provenance: The Millicent A. Rogers Collection (See underside of candle holder image): Millicent Rogers (1902-1953). Noted Socialite, Fashion Icon, and Art Collector. Standard Oil Heiress and granddaughter to Henry Rogers...
Category

Early 1800s English Antique Regency Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Egyptian Motif Pair of Regency Candleholders by George Penton English circa 1808
Egyptian Motif Pair of Regency Candleholders by George Penton English circa 1808

Egyptian Motif Pair of Regency Candleholders by George Penton English circa 1808

$45,000
Pair Regency Andirons Brass Firedogs Lions Head
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful pair of Regency bass firedogs Crafted from brass with cast iron support Feature balls to the uprights, alongside lions heads and horses intricately cast at the bottom Bough...
Category

1980s Vintage Regency Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Pair Regency Andirons Brass Firedogs Lions Head
Pair Regency Andirons Brass Firedogs Lions Head

Pair Regency Andirons Brass Firedogs Lions Head

$1,490 / set
Pair of 19th Century Regency Candelabra of Venus Victrix
By Edward Hopper 1
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Regency Period candelabra for Mantelpiece of Variations of Venus Victrix after Antonio Canova Reclining female figures on recamiers each holdi...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Candle Holders

Materials

Plaster

Pair of 19th Century Regency Candelabra of Venus Victrix
Pair of 19th Century Regency Candelabra of Venus Victrix

Pair of 19th Century Regency Candelabra of Venus Victrix

$4,500 / set
Pair of English Regency Ormolu Chinoiserie Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
A very attractive true pair of antique English Regency ormolu chinoiserie candlesticks. In the form of oriental women holding up a single cand...
Category

Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Candle Holders

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of English Regency Ormolu Chinoiserie Candlesticks
Pair of English Regency Ormolu Chinoiserie Candlesticks

Pair of English Regency Ormolu Chinoiserie Candlesticks

$3,048
Vintage Regency Stacked Brass Candlesticks - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior ambiance with this striking pair of Vintage Regency Stacked Brass Candlesticks. With their elegantly tiered silhouette and radiant golden hue, these candlestick...
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Regency Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Vintage Regency Stacked Brass Candlesticks - A Pair
Vintage Regency Stacked Brass Candlesticks - A Pair

Vintage Regency Stacked Brass Candlesticks - A Pair

$695 / set
19th Century Pair Regency Bronze Three Light Candlesticks
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century pair of Regency bronze three light candlesticks, in the Classical style, patinated with gilt highlights, and featuring Greek cut key banding. The reeded naturalistic pil...
Category

19th Century English Antique Regency Candle Holders

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century Pair Regency Bronze Three Light Candlesticks
19th Century Pair Regency Bronze Three Light Candlesticks

19th Century Pair Regency Bronze Three Light Candlesticks

$6,856 / set
Early 19th Century Regency Pair of Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century Regency pair of bronze candlesticks in the form of winged sphinx raised over stepped plinth surmounted with ornate candle nozzle with foliate motif.
Category

Early 19th Century Irish Antique Regency Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century Regency Pair of Bronze Candlesticks
Early 19th Century Regency Pair of Bronze Candlesticks

Early 19th Century Regency Pair of Bronze Candlesticks

$3,191
Large Crystal and Wedgewood Four-Arm Candleabra
Located in Buchanan, MI
Single Large Crystal and Wedgewood Four-Arm Candleabra, Electrified
Category

Early 20th Century British Regency Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

Large Crystal and Wedgewood Four-Arm Candleabra
Large Crystal and Wedgewood Four-Arm Candleabra

Large Crystal and Wedgewood Four-Arm Candleabra

$4,500

Regency candle holders for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Regency candle holders for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage candle holders created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, lighting, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Regency candle holders made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original candle holders, popular names associated with this style include Mathew Bolton, Cheney, London, Cristalleries De Baccarat, and Gorham Manufacturing Company. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for candle holders differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $355 and tops out at $141,713 while the average work can sell for $3,754.

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