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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Italian Regency Beveled Glass & Twisted Lucite Picture Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Clear Lucite, Beveled Glass, Brass Accents This Italian Regency picture frame, dating to the 1950's, combines substantial beveled ...
Brass
English Regency Period Original Watercolor Fruitwood Frame Portrait of Young Man
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An original British School Regency Period watercolor portrait, mounted in a Georgian Period fruitwood frame – Dated 1834. These watercolors were largely painted by young girls fro...
Fruitwood, Paper
"Cries of England-Sweet Oranges" Regency Bone China-Made in England
By Regency
Located in Medina, OH
The "Cries of London" series, including this "Sweet Orange" plate, originated from a series of oil paintings by Francis Wheatley exhibited at the Royal Academy between 1792 and 1795. These paintings were subsequently engraved and sold as prints. Reproductions of these popular prints, like the plate that we have listed here were produced over a long period, even into the 20th century. It is noted that Adams China, of Tunstall, England produced these Cries of England plates...
Brass
House of Heydenryk Carved Parcel Gilt Frame 27.75" x 22"
Located in Atlanta, GA
Carved and parcel gilt frame by The House of Heydenryk, American, circa 1950s. The outer frame dimensions are 27.75"H x 22"W. The inner frame dimensions are 22.5"H x 16.25"W.
Wood
Large Regency Satinwood And Gilt Picture Frame Circa 1820s
Located in Norwich, England
A large Regency satinwood and gilt picture frame. Circa 1820s. With a chamfered satinwood slip and a gilded composition edge which has applied ornament. In original, untouched condi...
Composition
French Regency Style Picture Frame, Patinated Wood, France, Circa 1940
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French Regency style frame, circa 1940.
Wood
Portrait Miniature of Sir George Douglas, Baronet by J.C.D. Engleheart, 1821
By John Cox Dillman Engleheart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A very fine likeness of handsome nobleman Sir George Douglas, inscribed on the reverse "Engelheart fecit 1824 London." The painting is contained in a beautifully cast bronze doré frame with the sitter's name engraved...
Bronze
Antique French Regency Style Cast Brass Bronze Figural Eagle Photo Picture Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Regency Style Cast Brass Bronze Figural Eagle Picture Frame. Item features a figural eagle bird finial, ball and claw feet, ornate casting throughout, very nice antiqu...
Brass
"Cries of England-Yellow Primrose" Regency Bone China-Made in England
By Regency
Located in Medina, OH
The "Cries of London" series, including this "Yellow Primrose" plate, originated from a series of oil paintings by Francis Wheatley exhibited at the Royal Academy between 1792 and 1795. These paintings were subsequently engraved and sold as prints. Reproductions of these popular prints, like the plate that we have listed here were produced over a long period, even into the 20th century. It is noted that Adams China, of Tunstall, England produced these Cries of England plates...
Brass
Wonderful French Large Blue Enamel Bronze Bow Swag Picture Frame
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful french large blue enamel inset and bronze picture frame with bows and swags. Measures: 18" H x 15 1/2" W.
Bronze, Enamel
Portrait of Infant Margarita Teresa Juan Bautista Martine Del Mazo Queen, Spain
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Portrait of the Infanta Margarita Teresa Juan Bautista Martínez del Mazo (Queen of Spain) A very sweet ...
Wood
Golden Twisted Murano Glass Picture Frame , 21 cm High
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful vertical photo frame is purely in the vénitien glass manufacturing tradition.The technique uses to get this rich twisted rope effect is called "torciglione" and requi...
Brass
Vintage Italian Picture Frame
Located in Red Lion, PA
Designer Italian Picture Frame Photo is 10.5" x 7"
Brass
Wonderful R&Y Augousti Shark Skin Bone Picture Frame
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful R&Y Augousti Shark Skin & Bone Picture Frame
Bone, Faux Leather
$2,400
H 16 in W 11.5 in D 1 in
Wonderful Vintage Gorham Gold Gilt Dore Ormolu Beveled Glass Picture Frame
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful etched design surrounds this large marked Gorham Gold gilt dore picture frame with beveled glass. Measures: 16" H x 11.5" W.
Bronze
$6,597
H 14.97 in W 14.97 in D 6.7 in
Large Gilt Bronze and Dioptase Lamp Picture Frame by Boeltz, France, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Tall model of photo picture or drawing frame light lamp in gilt bronze and dioptase stone by the french artist Claude Victor Boeltz.
Quartz, Stone, Bronze
Large Carved Gilt Wood Frame, French Rococo Style
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Ornate French Rococo Style Carved Ornate Gilt Wood Frame. This gorgeous hand-crafted frame has lots of charming details including shell motifs and cross hatch features. This su...
Gesso, Wood
Gilt Bronze Frame, Contemporary Work
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rectangular shape gilt bronze frame with a decor of small beads agglomerate. Contemporary work.
Bronze
French Rectangular Art Frame Gold Gilt in the Style of Rococo
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A charming European ornate picture frame that is suitable for most style artwork including prints, watercolors as well as oil on board paintings. This frame certainly captures that v...
Gold
Tiffany Studios Gilt-Bronze Picture Frame, circa 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tiffany Studios gilt-bronze picture frame, circa 1900 Stamped Tiffany Studios/NEW YORK/1611. Measures: Height 11.87 in. (30.16 cm.), Width 9.75 in. (24.76 cm.).
Glass
$2,500
H 6 in W 4.25 in D 0.5 in
Portrait Miniature of Sir George Douglas, Baronet by J.C.D. Engleheart, 1821
By John Cox Dillman Engleheart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A very fine likeness of handsome nobleman Sir George Douglas, inscribed on the reverse "Engelheart fecit 1824 London." The painting is contained in a beautifully cast bronze doré frame with the sitter's name engraved...
Bronze
19th Century Italian Carved Frame
Located in New York, NY
Finely carved and gilded 19th century Italian frame. Features continuous pierced carving decorative design. Carved out of a solid piece of fruitwood, the example is in excellent cond...
Gold Leaf
Antique Carved Gilt Wood Frame With Glass C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Carved Gilt Wood Frame with Glass C1900 Measures - 25"H x 23"W x 4.75"D A beautifully crafted antique carved gilt wood frame from around 1900. This piece features intricate...
Giltwood
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H 0.75 in W 5.5 in D 7.75 in
English Regency Period Original Watercolor Birdseye Maple Frame Two Jackdaw Eggs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An original British School Regency Period watercolor study of two birds eggs, mounted in a Georgian Period Birdseye Maple frame – Circa 1835. These watercolors were largely painte...
Birdseye Maple, Paper
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H 0.75 in W 5.5 in D 7.75 in
English Regency Period Original Watercolor Maple Frame Thrush & Nightingale Eggs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An original British School Regency Period watercolor study of two birds eggs, mounted in a Georgian Period Birdseye Maple frame – Circa 1835. These watercolors were largely painte...
Birdseye Maple, Paper
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H 1.25 in W 12.75 in D 17.75 in
English Regency Period Original Watercolor Maple Frame Blackbird Nest and Eggs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An original British School Regency Period watercolor study of a Blackbird’s nest and eggs, mounted in a Georgian Period Maple frame – Dated 1863. These...
Paper, Birdseye Maple
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H 1.25 in W 12.75 in D 17.5 in
English Regency Period Original Watercolor Fruitwood Frame, a Willow Wrens Nest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An original British School Regency Period watercolor study of a Willow Wren’s nest and egg, mounted in a Georgian Period fruitwood frame – Dated 1863. These watercolors were large...
Fruitwood, Paper
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H 1.25 in W 8 in D 8 in
English Regency Period Original Watercolor Fruitwood Frame, a Yellow Wasp Study
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An original British School Regency Period watercolor study of a yellow-jacket wasp, mounted in a Georgian Period fruitwood frame – circa 1825-1835. These watercolors were largely p...
Fruitwood, Paper
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H 1.25 in W 8 in D 8.5 in
English Regency Period Original Watercolor Fruitwood Frame, a Bumble Bee Study
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An original British School Regency Period watercolor study of a bumble bee, mounted in a Georgian Period fruitwood frame – circa 1825-1835. These watercolors were largely painted by...
Fruitwood, Paper
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Small Picture Frame
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co. small picture frame. Opening for a 3.75”’x 3”‘ photo. Wooden easel back. Dust bag is included. Brand stamp on the underside.
Sterling Silver
Italian Murano Art Glass and Brass Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Italian Murano art glass and brass picture frame, circa mid-20th century, Europe. Frame has brass corners with small fleur-de-li...
Brass
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H 2 in W 14 in D 15.25 in
English Regency Period Framed Watercolor, Map of the West Indies & Caribbean Sea
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An original British School Regency Period watercolor, circa 1780-1810, mounted in a Georgian period fruitwood frame. These watercolors were largely painted by young girls from aristo...
Fruitwood, Paper
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H 1.75 in W 8 in D 8.5 in
English Regency Period Original Watercolor Fruitwood Frame, Speckled Grouse Egg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An original British School Regency period watercolor, circa 1780-1835, mounted in a Georgian period fruitwood frame. These watercolors were largely painted by young girls from aristo...
Fruitwood, Paper
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H 1.75 in W 8 in D 8.5 in
English Regency Period Original Watercolor Fruitwood Frame, Red Speckled Egg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An original British School Regency Period watercolor, circa 1780-1835, mounted in a Georgian Period fruitwood frame. These watercolors were largely painted by young girls from aristo...
Fruitwood, Paper
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H 1.75 in W 8 in D 8.5 in
English Regency Period Original Watercolor Fruitwood Frame Black Speckled Egg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An original British School Regency period watercolor, circa 1780-1835, mounted in a Georgian Period fruitwood frame. These watercolors were largely painted by young girls from aristo...
Fruitwood, Paper