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.
$1,305 / set
Regency period bronze and ormolu gothic encrier
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century Regency period bronze and ormolu encrier, having inkwells and star pierced sander, contained in Gothic fret body, supported on leaf decorated plinth base.
Ormolu, 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
Vintage Regency Gilt Floral Cherub Candelabras - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover the opulent charm of these Vintage Regency Gilt Floral Cherub Candelabras, a stunning pair from the 1950s that exudes French elegance. Crafted from gilt brass, each candelab...
Brass
Vintage Regency Cast Concrete Pineapple
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your outdoor decor with this Vintage Regency Cast Concrete Pineapple. Perfect for American-style exteriors, this stately piece features the classi...
Concrete
Vintage Regency Gilt Palm Wall Candle Sconce
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your space with the exotic grandeur of this exquisite Vintage Regency Gilt Palm Wall Candle Sconce. Masterfully crafted, this sconce features a captivating palm tree motif...
Metal
19th Century English Sarcophagus Form Jewelry Trinket Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elegant in its simplicity, this Victorian era jewelry/trinket box rests on four bun feet opens to reveal a spacious felt-lined casing. Great for storing jewelry, silver tableware, ba...
Mahogany
19th Century (Early) George III English Regency Bronze Urns
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century (Early) George III English Regency Bronze Urns Beautiful urns purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
Bronze
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...
Brass
Vintage Regency Mottahedah for Creil Bowl
By Mottahedeh
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of classic elegance to your decor with this Vintage Regency Mottahedeh for Creil Bowl. Featuring intricate detailing and a timeless Regency design, this bowl combines bea...
Ceramic
Vintage Regency Yellow Embossed Book Trash Can
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Transform your space with the vintage charm of this Regency Yellow Embossed Book Trash Can. Designed to mimic a classic leather-bound book, this unique piece features intricate gold-...
Leather, Wood
French three piece garniture set, signed by the Lemerle-Charpentier foundry
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely detailed and high quality French 19th century Regence st. Ormolu three piece garniture set, signed by the Lemerle-Charpentier foundry. This monumental garniture set cons...
Ormolu
Pair Of 19th Century Regency Bronzes Of Roman Soldiers On Marble Plinths
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning pair of original early 19th century equestrian bronzes of a Russian Cossacks and Roman Soliders riding horses, on naturalistically cast bases raised on marble plinths, mos...
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Vintage Regency Art Glass Bowl After Murano
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stunning vintage art glass bowl exudes mid-century elegance with its rich amber hue and sculptural form, reminiscent of iconic Murano glass designs. The hand-blown craftsmanship...
Murano Glass
Early 19th Century Antique Bracket Clock by Grimalde & Johnson of London
Located in Devon, GB
An antique late George III period ebonized bracket clock by Grimalde and Johnson, strand. This attractive clock of small proportions, has a mou...
Wood
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
19th Century English Regency Ormolu and Porcelain Figural Candlestick
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency-style (Late 19th Century) ormolu mounted porcelain candlestick (one) in the form of kneeling Chinese figures holding an urn.
Porcelain
$1,495 / set
Vintage Regency Gilt Candle Sconces - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring a touch of opulence to your space with this exquisite pair of Vintage Regency Gilt Candle Sconces. Featuring intricate gilt detailing, these sconces are crafted with a luxuriou...
Metal
Vintage Regency Polished Brass Horse After Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning vintage Regency brass horse. A chic composition in a high polished finish. Unmarked. He had a tag, then I sent him out to be polished and they removed it. Acquired from a ...
Brass
An Unusual Pair Of Gilt & Bronze Military Figure Candlesticks
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An unusual pair of gilt lacquered and bronzed candlesticks raised on a decorative plinth with seated military figure under an umbrella spray hung with triangularly icicles drop and r...
Bronze, Ormolu
English large Regency period country house gesso decorated casket, circa 1820
Located in Central England, GB
A Rare and Important Large Regency Period Country House Gesso Decorated Casket This most interesting large scale casket is highly decorative. It stands on four raised cast bronze an...
Gesso
Vintage Regency Brass Ring Pebbled Trash Can
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage Regency brass ring pebbled trash can is a sophisticated blend of form and function. Featuring a pebbled texture and elegant brass ring accents, it brings a touch of time...
Metal
Vintage Regency English Wedgwood Plate
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Regency plate. Made by the iconic Wedgwood group and signed on the bottom. A beautiful blue green high gloss glazed finish. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate
Ceramic
Handsome English Urn Edwardian Regency Large Swag Neoclassical Coal Scuttle
Located in Roslyn, NY
A handsome English urn form Edwardian / Regency large neoclassical coal scuttle with removable top lid, very fine detail throughout, interior lining has begun to eat away but structu...
Iron
Vintage Regency Faceted Polished Brass Candlesticks - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational pair of vintage Regency candlesticks. Beautiful mirror polished brass with a chic faceted design. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Brass
19th Century English Regency Burl Walnut Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century English Regency burl walnut tea caddy. Lovely shape and pretty details including decorative handles on the sides. Makes an elegant statement!
Brass
Exceptional Pair of Regency Period Gilt Bronze Cherub Candelabra
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An exceptional pair of Regency period gilt bronze cherub candelabra, the mercurial gilt bases with finely knurled decoration, the bases s...
Bronze, Ormolu
Vintage Regency Glenda Goodacre Attributed Bronze Bust of Man
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking vintage Boho bronze bust of man. A chic profile of a handsome young man. Attributed to the artist Glenda Goodacre. Unsigned. Acquired fro...
Bronze
Antique Regency Year Calendar Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Miller of Bedford
Located in Devon, GB
A fine English Regency mahogany regulator longcase, the beautiful flame veneered case with shallow arch and ogee moulded hood. The 12 inch ogee shap...
Mahogany
Elegant Brass Candle Holder Set, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This unique brass candle holder set from Denmark is a masterful blend of minimalist design and Scandinavian elegance. Featuring slender, elongated stems that hold taper candles. The ...
Brass
Large Crystal and Wedgewood Four-Arm Candleabra
Located in Buchanan, MI
Single Large Crystal and Wedgewood Four-Arm Candleabra, Electrified
Crystal
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...
Ormolu
19th Century Antique Regency Mahogany Bracket Clock by Thomas Moss of London
By Thomas Moss
Located in Devon, GB
A good Regency period mahogany hour striking bracket clock. The lancet style case with pierced brass side frets, lion and ring side handles and claw feet. The circular silvered and ...
Brass
English Regency Desk Set in Form of British Sailors Defending a Fort with Mortar
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare and very unusual bronze desk set in the form of British sailors ( or Jack Tars) defending or more likely attacking a fort with mortars. Set on bun feet with what ap...
Bronze
19th Century English Silver and Tortoise Inkwell Signed Mappin and Webb
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century English Mappin and Webb silver and tortoise inkwell with original glass liner for the ink.
19th Century English Bombay Table Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely inlaid. Unusual shape. Footed. Mixture of exotic woods.
Wood
18th Century Liverpool/ Herculaneum Hand Painted Porcelain Cream Jug, c 1795
Located in Central England, GB
A rare 18th century liverpool/ herculaneum porcelain cream jug, circa 1795. This rare cream jug dates to circa 1795 and is Liverpool porcelain. ...
Porcelain
$6,884 / set
Early 19th Century Pair of Portland Stone Heads
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th Century pair of Portland stone heads. The carved heads with carved neck ropes, depicting slaves, circa 1815.
Stone
Early 19th Century Gilt Bronze Whippet within Glass Cloche Dome Display Case
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century Regency gilt bronze statue in the form of a whippet presented within period glass cloche dome bell jar display case supported on fitted ...
Bronze
Two Chinese Export Lacquered Tea Caddy for the English Market, Priced Per Caddy
Located in Buchanan, MI
A two Chinese export lacquered tea caddys for The English Market. With two fitted pewter canisters on the interior. Together with a Chinese export lacq...
Wood
19th Century Pair Regency Cut Glass Bon-Bon Dishes
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century pair Regency cut glass bon-bon dishes. Circa 1820.
Cut Glass
Handsome Collection of Seven 19th Century English Staffordshire Bust Priced/Bust
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome collection of seven 19th century English Staffordshire bust of gentlemen. Range of measurement from 7.5" - 12", Priced Per Bust.
Porcelain
Two Chinese Export Lacquer Tea Caddy for the English Trade, Priced Per Tea Caddy
Located in Buchanan, MI
A Chinese Export lacquer tea caddy. Gilt lacquered tea caddy with two pewter canister inserts. Together with a larger Chinese export lacquer box with o...
Wood
Inkwell Regency Gilded Bronze Porcelain England \\\'800
Located in Milano, IT
Porcelain inkwell, with a shaped body entirely enamelled with chinoiserie-style motifs: there are large red flowers on a decorated blue background, on the sides two reserves in which...
Bronze
A pair of Regency period bronze and ormolu Griffin lustres
Located in London, GB
A pair of early 19th Century Regency period bronze & ormolu Lustre Candlesticks, having floral sconces above leaf frond canopies raised on triple griffin supports ending on stepped c...
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of 19th Century Regency period Gilt Bronze Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
An unusual pair of English Regency period gilt bronze wall lights raised on scrolled ‘wolfhead’ and coronet supports with triple lustres above winged angels. The lustres, terminating...
Bronze
19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Oval Pen Tray
Located in London, GB
An attractive early 19th century Regency period bronze and Ormolu oval Pen Tray, with thistle, fruit and flower handles, having cut-glass inkwells, quill holders, candleholder and ce...
Bronze, Ormolu
Vintage Regency Terra Cotta Elephant Obelisks - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of vintage Regency obelisks. A cast terracotta with a cerused finish. Happy elephants with their trunks up for good luck. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate
Terracotta
Pair Antique English Regency Lapis Lazuli and Ormolu Watch or Miniature Holders
Located in London, GB
Superb near pair of Russian or English early 19th century watch or portrait holders. In the finest quality ormolu set on square socles. The bases o...
Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu
English Regency Ormolu Mantel Piece Objects of American Indians
Located in London, GB
English Regency ormolu mantel piece objects of American Indians. The male sits upon a tortoise and has a bow in one hand and an arrow in the other. He has a quiver of arrows on his back and feather head dress...
Ormolu, Bronze
Original Regency circa 1815 Hardwood Wine Cooler Lion Brass Handles Paw Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this this exceptionally rare solid mahogany Lion hairy paw feet wine cooler A very good looking well made and totally original piece. It has all...
Hardwood
$3,120Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Antique 19th Century English Regency Candelabra
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Early 19th Century English Regency Ormolu and Marble Candelabra. Gorgeous piece.
Marble, Bronze