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.
Vintage Italian Porcelain Sounders on Plinths - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your interior with a sense of regal history and Italian artistry with this striking pair of vintage porcelain soldier figurines. Masterfully hand-painted, these statues depict...
Gold Leaf
Vintage Regency Cut Stone Obelisk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning vintage Regency obelisk. A gorgeous cut stone with amazing grain detail. Perfect alone or cluster with other obelisks for dramatic effect. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Stone
Vintage Regency Blown Glass Swirl Sphere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring glamour and artisanal elegance to your space with this stunning vintage Regency blown glass sphere. Swirled with rich metallic gold and deep onyx tones, this sculptural orb exudes timeless opulence and visual intrigue. The hand-blown craftsmanship creates a mesmerizing spiral pattern, catching and reflecting light with every curve. Perfect as a standalone decorative accent or layered into a vignette of art glass, this piece elevates coffee tables, bookshelves, or office desks with its luxurious presence. Measuring 3.75 inches in all dimensions, this blown glass sphere is in excellent vintage condition with minor age-appropriate wear. The sophisticated mix of dark hues and shimmering luster pairs...
Blown Glass
Vintage Regency Swirl Blown Glass Spheres - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This radiant pair of Vintage Regency Swirl Blown Glass Spheres brings a glamorous, golden-hour glow to any space. Expertly hand-blown with warm amber and clear glass infused with lum...
Blown Glass
$425Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 3.94 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Set of 3 Large Polished Spheres Marble Balls Natural Stone
Located in Poperinge, BE
Set of 3 large decorative polished balls, balls made of solid marble or natural stone, colorful gemstones with different color shades, second half of the 20th century, banana for sca...
Marble
Vintage Murano Glass Penguin Sculpture, Hand Blown Art from Italy
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage collectible Murano art glass hand blown sculpture of a penguin in blue and yellow colored glass figurine with gold murine. Handcrafted bea...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Set of Giant Mexican Modernism Mercury Glass Spheres
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1950, Made in Mexico we offer this Set of Giant Mexican Modernism Mercury Glass Spheres totally handmade.
Art Glass
Pair Of Carved Griffins On Plinths
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of English carved fruitwood griffins, on plinths.
Fruitwood
$1,495
H 16.25 in W 7 in D 9 in
Vintage Italian Midcentury Porcelain Greyhound Dog Sitting on Blue Cushion
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Italian porcelain greyhound dog from the mid-20th century resting on a comfortable-looking blue cushion. Born in Italy during the midcent...
Porcelain
Vintage Stefano Toso Style Blown Swirled Multicolored Glass Bowl
By Stefano Toso
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Stefano Toso Style Blown Swirled Multicolored Glass Bowl Offered for sale is decorative multicolor glass bowl with swirl effect designs created in the style of Stefano Toso....
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Fine Pair of Cut Rock Crystal Obelisks
Located in New York, NY
A fine and unusual pair of Art Deco hexagon form cut rock crystal obelisks, beautifully hand-cut and hand-polished, Paris.
Rock Crystal
Pair of Regency Shell Art Floral Bouquets under Glass Domes
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A ‘FANTASTICALLY’ RARE, EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY and MUSEUM QUALITY Pair of Regency Shell Art Floral Bouquets under Glass Domes. Made in Englan...
Shell, Glass, Mahogany
Vintage Coastal Regency Solid Brass Pineapple Bookends – Pair
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage solid brass pineapple bookends bringing all the Coastal Regency and Palm Beach charm. Featuring sculptural pineapple forms with beautifully detailed textur...
Brass
Contemporary Grand Scale Vivid Blue Lapis Lazuli Stone Obelisk
Located in Toronto, ON
Carved from a single, uninterrupted block of lapis lazuli, this remarkable obelisk commands attention through both its scale and its purity of form. Rising in a classic pyramid-toppe...
Lapis Lazuli
$512Sale Price|30% Off
H 9.45 in Dm 5.91 in
Vintage Decorative Blown Glass Sculpture, Bookshelf Accent, Handmade, Blue
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative Glass Sculpture - Egg-Shaped Glass - Bookshelf Accent Vintage glass sculpture in the shape of an egg, in clear glass with a blue decorative stripe running all across. Placed on a clear plastic ring that allows it to sit at different angles. Well preserved, only showing minor signs of its age and some patina, it is the perfect accessory to style up a coffee table or bookshelf. For more decorative glass sculptures, rare Murano vases...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
18th Century Italian Carved Torso On Plinth
Located in Houston, TX
18th Century Italian Carved Torso On Plinth. Offered is a beautifully carved 18th century Italian torso or figure on a recent carved wood plinth. This is a lovely addition to a colle...
Wood
Vintage Regency Cast Concrete Foo Dogs - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your outdoor or indoor spaces with this stunning set of two vintage Regency-style cast concrete Foo Dogs. Intricately detailed with traditional mo...
Concrete
Vintage Boho Chic Hand Carved Obelisks, a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic pair of Boho Chic obelisks. Hand carved detail on solid wood construction. Gilt detail on the routed lines. An artisan approach to an iconic Regency staple of design. Acq...
Wood