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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Antique French Grand Tour Ormolu Bronze Dore Marble Urn Vase Centerpiece 19thC
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb Example of French lidded grand tour ormolu & bronze cast heavy duty model of a two handled Urn of Museum quality. First quarter of the Nineteenth Century, possibly Regency per...
Siena Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$1,309Sale Price / set|20% Off
London 18th Century Pair of Regency Sterling Silver Sugar Nips
Located in Brescia, IT
England, London 18th Century pair of sterling silver sugar nips put in wooden black frames with glass. The wooden frames are a contemporary...
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Sculptural Italian Regency Tole Gilt Wall Sconce Wall Object
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A charming early 20th century Italian tole wall sconce planter wall art sculpture, hand-crafted with a gilded metal base and painted floral sprays....
Metal
A Pair of English Officer’s Epaulets in Original Case
Located in Buchanan, MI
A Pair of English Officer’s Epaulets in Original Case Bilney and Co., Portsea, 19th Century the lid of the case and epaulets marked for maker, the case further engraved 'J. H.W Stan...
Metallic Thread
Set of 2 Ornate Terracotta Corbels Mounted on Stands
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Though corbels are conventionally used as an architectural fixture, this pair of antique corbels are too beautiful to simply sit on a wall or ceiling. Instead, they have been repurposed as sculpture, brought to life on bespoke steel stands to allow the intricacy of their design to be enjoyed and observed up close on a table, shelf or column. Dating from the late 19th century, these large corbels...
Steel
Antique French Bronze Figure Male Ice Skater Sienna Marble, 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Fine quality well cast dark olive green patinated bronze of a young male Skater of generous size, complete with its original well grained Sienna Marble Circular Stepped Base. Thi...
Siena Marble, Bronze
English Regency Decorative Painted and Gilt Post Cap
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency decorative wooden post cap with four painted armorial panels depicting animals, mythological creatures, and a coat of arms with giltwood borders, and a fluted top with a bronze artichoke...
Bronze
PAIR OF ENGLISH STAFFORDSHIRE DOGS 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF ENGLISH STAFFORDSHIRE DOGS 19th Century Earthenware English in molded, relief and gilded ceramics. Wear on the gold. Height: 38 cm. good conditions for the time
Earthenware
Early 20th Century Stone Disc
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A polished hardstone disc. Provenance unknown but probably a early 20th century Hawaiin Ulu Maika stoen. Ulu Maika is a ancient game simular to bowling played by the indigineaous Haw...
Stone
Pair of Gilt Bronze Grand Tour Urns on Marble Bases
Located in Hudson, NY
A pair of gilt bronze Grand Tour urns mounted on marble bases.
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$2,950
H 9.5 in W 5 in D 4 in
Terracotta After Clodion, a Bacchante Mounted on a Double Marble Pedestal
Located in valatie, NY
Terracotta after Clodion, A Bacchante Mounted on a Double Marble Pedestal. Signed on the back in the clay "Clodion." Claude Michel Clodion was a French R...
Marble
Magnificent Italian Torso Carrara Marble, Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Magnificent Italian Torso Carrara Marble Early 20th Century H: 48cm The height is including the base Good conditions.
Carrara Marble
Antique French Grand Tour Bronze & Ormolu Urn, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French Grand Tour dark patinated bronze and ormolu urn with ormolu liner, C1850 in date. This stunning bronze is superbly cast and has an elegant brown...
Bronze, Ormolu
$6,635 / set
H 18.51 in W 12.21 in D 5.91 in
Pair of 19th Century Swiss Carved Black Forest Trophy Plaques Hunting Deer Stag
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Stunning craftsmanship! This pair of 19th century Black Forest hunting Trophy plaques from Brienz Switzerland. Fully carved from solid ...
Walnut
$14,800
H 18.5 in W 15.5 in D 7 in
Hand-Carved Italian Carrara Marble Satyr Mask, 18th-19th Century Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A hand carved late 18th/19th Century mythological marble Satyr mask with horns, weathered patina in good condition. The hand sculpted Italian Carrara marb...
Carrara Marble
Pair of Victorian English Silver Horses
Located in New York, NY
Marked: London, 1847, maker: Robert Garrard.
Silver
$1,250
H 10 in W 7 in D 3 in
18th Century Italian Holy Water Font with Angels Framed with Fossil Coral
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian holy water font with two angels framed with polished agate coral wings on fossil coral. The Italian holy water front is from a historical Italian church and is...
Agate, Coral
Very Good 19th Century Grand Tour Bronze Urn
Located in Hudson, NY
A finely cast and patinated bronze urn decorated in high relief with classical figures and reeded handles attached with bearded mask.
Bronze
$28,800
H 14.5 in W 18.5 in D 13.25 in
French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu centerpiece/urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu centerpiece/urn. This beautifully detailed urn is raised by a circular mottled and stepped...
Bronze, Ormolu
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H 23 in W 7 in D 7 in
Antique Pair French Bronze Ormolu Candlesticks Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Absolutely stunning French chisel cast Patinated Bronze Classical standing Figures, draped in clothing. First quarter of the Nineteenth Century., Regency period Firmly attributed to...
Bronze, Ormolu
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H 10.5 in W 7 in D 4.75 in
Pair French Grand Tour Ormolu Bronze Dore Statutory Marble Tazza Urns Vases 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Fine Pair of French Late Empire Patinated Bronze & Well Grained creamy white statutory Marble Grand Tour Twin Handle Tazza of large and heavy proportions First quarter of the...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Regency Style Polychromed Bronze Acorn Motif Newel Post
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Regency-style polychromed bronze acorn motif newel post England, 20th century A striking Regency-style polychromed bronze acorn motif newel post, made in England in the 20th centur...
Bronze
Pair of Antique English Brass Ball Finials
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of large antique English cast brass ball finials, salvaged from a stables in Newmarket, England. With their bold brass colour and highly polished finish, this impressive pair...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Antique Terracotta Corbels on Stands
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Corbels are conventionally used as an architectural fixture. However, this pair of antique corbels are simply too beautiful to be mounted to a ...
Steel
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H 38 in W 11 in D 1 in
Regency Banjo Barometer in Mahogany with Swan Neck Pediment, England ca. 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
Regency Banjo Barometer in Mahogany with Swan Neck Pediment, England ca. 1820
Mahogany
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H 8.25 in W 9.25 in D 5 in
Pair of French Grand Tour Ormolu Bronze Dore Sienna Marble Tazza Urns Vases 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A very fine pair of french late empire patinated bronze & well grained sienna marble grand tour twin handle Tazza of large and heavy proportions First quarter of the Nineteenth C...
Siena Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
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H 44.49 in W 40.16 in D 9.06 in
Brass Boat Sculpture by Curtis Jere, USA, Hollywood Regency, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Electic; Hollywood Regency; Curtis Jeré; Artisan House; USA; American art; Sculpture; Artwork; Electic brass sailing boat sculpted by Curtis Jeré...
Brass
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H 13.75 in W 9.25 in D 5 in
Antique French Bronze Figure Borghese Gladiator Nude Male Sienna Marble Nelli
By Alessandro Nelli
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb Example of The Borghese Gladiator with well defined muscles and tendons, first half of the Nineteenth Century, complete with its original cream and pink veined brown marble base, ending on a black marble stepped base. Condition: Superb condition untouched condition with wonderful patination. Foundry mark on base as shown “A NELLI ROMA...
Siena Marble, Bronze
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H 7.29 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Antique French Bronze Figure Male Ice Skater Sienna Marble, 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Fine quality well cast dark brown patinated bronze of a young male skater, complete with its original well grained Sienna marble circular stepped base. Third quarter of the 19th ...
Siena Marble, Bronze
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H 8.25 in W 6.25 in D 3.5 in
Antique Pair of Grand Tour Empire Bronze Dore Sienna Marble Tazza Urns Vases
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A very fine pair of French late Empire patinated bronze & well grained sienna marble Grand Tour twin handle tazza of compact and heavy proportions. First quarter of the 19th century,...
Siena Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
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H 8.25 in W 6.25 in L 8.25 in
Pair of French Grand Tour Ormolu Bronze Dore Sienna Marble Tazza Urns Vases
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A very fine pair of French patinated bronze and well grained sienna marble grand tour twin handle tazza of compact and heavy proportions. First quarter of the 19th century, possibly ...
Siena Marble, Ormolu, Bronze