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.
Wonderful Vaughan Brass Star Etched Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Brass Star Etched Glass Flush Mount 2 Candelabra Ceiling Light With Star Etched Frosted Glass
Brass
Wonderful 3 Large French Bronze Starburst Glass Flush Mount Plafoniere Fixtures
By Vaughan Designs, Sherle Wagner
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Set Of 3 Large French Dore Bronze Flush Mount Plafoniere Ceiling Light Fixture With A Starburst Frosted Ribbed Glass Shade In The Manner And Style Of Sherle Wagner / Vaug...
Bronze
Wonderful Neoclassical Etched Cut-Crystal Bowl Bronze Chandelier Ormolu Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful neoclassical etched cut-crystal fern bowl with bronze ormolu housing chandelier, this fixture is currently 20" high but maybe adjusted by removing or adding chain.
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Wonderful Regency Neoclassical Bronze Frosted Glass Ceiling Flush Mount Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Regency / Neoclassical Bronze With A Frosted Dome Glass Ceiling Flush Mount Light Fixture Having Bin Rewired With Two New Candelabra Sockets, Ready To Install With All Mo...
Bronze
French Empire Brass Cut Crystal Semi Flush Mount Pair Ceiling Light Fixtures
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Empire Brass & Cut Crystal Semi Flush Mount Pair Of Ceiling Light Fixtures In The Manner Of Baccarat *Each Sold Individually
Crystal, Brass
Wonderful Neoclassical Etched Cut-Crystal Bowl Bronze Chandelier Ormolu Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Neoclassical / Regency Faceted And Etched Feather Cut-Crystal Bowl With Dore Bronze Chandelier Having Crystal Drops Throughout, This Ormolu Fixture Has 3 Candelabra Light...
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Gilt Bronze & Cut Crystal Regency Style Flush Mount 2 Light
Located in Atlanta, GA
French, circa 1920. Antique French Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Regency Style Flush Mount Chandelier. Style of E. F. Caldwell and similar to the current production of Sherle Wagner. ...
Crystal, Bronze
Wonderful Neoclassical Etched Cut-Crystal Bowl Bronze Chandelier Ormolu Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful neoclassical etched cut-crystal fern bowl with bronze ormolu housing chandelier, this fixture is currently 20" high but maybe adjusted by removing or adding chain.
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Vaughan Pair Regency Greek Key Brass Star Frosted Glass Flush Mount 2 Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Vaughan Regency Greek Key Brass Rim With Star Pattern Glass / Crystal Frosted Shade Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture With 2 Candelabra sockets *Each Fixture Sold Sepa...
Brass
Antique French Gilt Bronze & Cut Crystal Regency Style Flush Mount 2 Light
Located in Atlanta, GA
French, circa 1920. Antique French Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Regency Style Flush Mount Chandelier. Style of E. F. Caldwell and similar to the current production of Sherle Wagner. ...
Crystal, Bronze
Vaughan Regency Greek Key Polished Nickel Frosted Glass Flush Mount Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Regency Style Greek Key Design Polished Nickel And Frosted Glass Shade 2 Candelabra Light Flush Mount Fixture
Brass, Nickel
Wonderful Large French Bronze Louis XV Etched Star Glass Flush Mount Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large French Bronze Regency / Louis XV Style Etched Star Glass Flush Mount Light Fixture With 2 New Candelabra Sockets And Wiring
Glass
Vaughan Regency Greek Key Brass Star Frosted Glass Crystal Flush Mount 7 Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Set Of 7 Vaughan Regency Greek Key Brass Rim With Star Pattern Glass / Crystal Frosted Shade Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture With 2 Candelabra sockets *Each Fixture Sold Sep...
Brass
Vaughan Vaughan Regency Brass Star Glass Crystal Flush Mount Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Regency Style Bronze / Brass Flush Mount Ceiling Light Mounted With Cut Sunburst Detail To Matte Finish Glass Bowls. Fixture Uses ...
Brass, Bronze
Antique French Gilt Bronze & Cut Crystal Regency Style Flush Mount 3 Light
Located in Atlanta, GA
French, circa 1920. Antique French Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Regency Style Flush Mount Chandelier. Style of E. F. Caldwell and similar to the current production of Sherle Wagner. ...
Crystal, Bronze
Wonderful Vintage Elegant Waterford Crystal Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vintage Elegant Waterford Crystal Style And Polished Nickel Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture With Two Candelabra Lights Ready To Install
Crystal, Nickel
$7,850Sale Price / set|44% Off
Pair French 19th Century Régence Style 3-Light Gilt-Bronze Wall Lights Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Pair of French 19th century Régence (Regency) style three-light gilt-bronze wall lights. The scrolled three light candle-lights, now electrified, above an acanthus leaf design...
Bronze
French Empire Brass Diamond Cut Crystal Flush Mount Pair Ceiling Light Fixtures
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Empire Brass & Cut Crystal Flush Mount Pair Of Ceiling Light Fixtures The Manner Of Baccarat *Each Sold Individually
Crystal, Brass
Porthole Ceiling Light in Polished Nickel by Vaughan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Porthole Ceiling Light in Polished Nickel by Vaughan Designs, a stunning addition to your interior décor that seamless...
Nickel
French Empire Brass Diamond Cut Crystal Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixture
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Empire Brass & Cut Crystal Flush Mount Medium Ceiling Light Fixture In The Manner Of Baccarat
Crystal, Brass
French Empire Brass Diamond Cut Crystal Flush Mount Pair Ceiling Light Fixtures
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Empire Brass & Cut Crystal Flush Mount Petite Pair Of Ceiling Light Fixtures The Manner Of Baccarat *Each Sold Individually
Crystal, Brass
French Empire Brass Diamond Cut Crystal Flush Mount Pair Ceiling Light Fixtures
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Empire Brass & Cut Crystal Flush Mount Pair Of Medium Ceiling Light Fixtures In The Manner Of Baccarat *Each Sold Individually
Crystal, Brass
One of... Large Hollywood Regency German Vintage Brass Leaves Wall Light Sconce
Located in Berlin, DE
One of... Large beautiful rare solid brass wall light. Germany, 1960s. Measurements: Lamp sockets: 3
Brass
Vaughan Regency Pair Greek Key Polished Nickel Frosted Glass Flush Mount Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Regency Style Pair Of Greek Key Design Polished Nickel And Frosted Glass Shade 2 Candelabra Light Flush Mount Fixtures Each Sold Separately
Brass, Nickel
Glass Flush Mounted Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A French circa 1940's octagonal gilt bronze and milk glass flush mounted light fixture with an interior light. Measurements: Dia...
Bronze
Antique French Gilt Bronze & Cut Crystal Regency Style Flush Mount 3 Light
Located in Atlanta, GA
French, circa 1920. Antique French Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Regency Style Flush Mount Chandelier. Style of E. F. Caldwell and similar to the current production of Sherle Wagner. ...
Crystal, Bronze
Crystal Flush Mounted Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French gilt metal and crystals flush-mounted light fixture with five interior lights. Measurements: Diameter: 21" Drop: 6"
Crystal, Bronze
$1,295 / item
H 7 in Dm 11 in
Antique French Gilt Bronze & Cut Crystal Regency Style Flush Mount 2 Light
Located in Atlanta, GA
French, circa 1920. Antique French Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Regency Style Flush Mount Chandelier. Style of E. F. Caldwell and similar to the current production of Sherle Wagner. ...
Crystal, Bronze
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished brass patina, straight from the workshop. Also available in three standard finishes: Satin brass, Aged Brass, Antique Brass; and also painted or powder coated finishes. Glass globe comes in matte or gloss white. Overall drop height can be to your specifications. This listing is for the 12" diameter, also available in a 20" diameter, please see our other Large Sasco...
Brass
Colorful Murano glass flush mount fixture
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Flush mount ceiling fixtured composed of Murano glass disks in multiple colors.
Murano Glass
British Frosted Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
British clear glass flush mount. Metal bulb holder with brass glass holder. Frosted glass with many lines and irregularities Brass ceiling plate / wall plate : diameter 10 cm / 3.94...
Brass
Camer Crystal & Chrome Flush Mount Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Camer crystal flush mount chandelier with chrome frame. Vintage midcentury crystals with later light fixture unit. Circa 1980. Dimensions: 10” H x 9” W
Crystal, Chrome
French Neoclassical Style Bronze and Frosted Cut Glass Flush Mount
Located in Barntrup, DE
A French neoclassical style flush-mounted ceiling fixture from the 1920s with a bronze fixture and beautiful frosted glass lamp shade. One socket for an E14-size light bulb. Dimensio...
Bronze
French Art Deco Milk Glass Large Flush Mount, Bronze Mounted, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A large Art Deco leaded glass ceiling lamp with bronze mounts, France 1950s. Beautiful large conical milky white glass shade reflecting a pleasan...
Bronze, Lead
$6,717
H 11.42 in W 30.32 in D 30.32 in
French Art Deco Starburst Sunburst Flush Mount in Bronze and Milk Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Starburst Sunburst Ceiling Light, Bronze, Milk Glass An exceptional Art Deco starburst shaped engraved and molded bronze ceiling lamp, France, 1930s. This stunning flush mount featur...
Bronze
Outsider Art Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Outsider Art flush mount ceiling fixture newly wired with four standard porcelain sockets, each able to take a light bulb up to 125 watts. ...
Glass
Wonderful Vaughan Regency Brass Star Frosted Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Regency Style Brass With Antique Gold Gilt And Frosted Glass Shade With Star Pattern Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture Having 2 Candelabra Sockets Ready To Install And ...
Brass
Sold
H 6.5 in Dm 16.5 in
Wonderful French Brass Pressed Diamond Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixture
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Gilt Brass And Diamond Faceted Pressed Glass Flush Mount 3 Candelabra Light Fixture, In The Manner Of Baccarat
Brass
Wonderful Pair Vaughan Regency Brass Frosted Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Vaughan Regency Style Brass And Frosted Glass Shade Flush Mount Ceiling Fixtures Pair Available *Each Sold Individually
Brass
Mid Century Italian Flush Mount Gilt Iron
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This stunning 1950s Italian flush mount ceiling light is a true statement piece, crafted in gilded iron with an elegant floral and leaf motif in the classic Florentine toleware style...
Iron
Wonderful French Dore Bronze Frosted Glass Cylinder Drum Flush Mount Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Polished Dore Bronze & Frosted Blown Bent Glass Cylinder / Drum Form Flush Mount Fixture With 3 Edison Lights Internally with Latched Access Door
Bronze
Wonderful French Dore Bronze Starburst Glass Flush Mount Plafoniere Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Dore Bronze Flush Mount Plafoniere Ceiling Light Fixture With A Starburst Frosted Ribbed Glass Shade In The Manner And Style Of Sherle Wagner / Vaughan. Measureme...
Bronze
French Regency Style Flush Mount by Lucien Gau
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
French Regency Style Flush Mount by Lucien Gau Very elegant flush mount. in the style of the famous Maison Lucien Gau. We love the diamond effect cut glass and the refined border in...
Metal
Wonderful Vintage Elegant Waterford Crystal Flush Mount Large Ceiling Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vintage Elegant Waterford Crystal And Brass Flush Mount Large Ceiling Fixture With Two Candelabra Lights Ready To Install
Crystal, Brass
Wonderful French Dore Bronze Starburst Glass Flush Mount Plafoniere Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Dore Bronze Flush Mount Plafoniere Ceiling Light Fixture With A Starburst Frosted Ribbed Glass Shade In The Manner And Style Of S...
Bronze
Wonderful Vaughan Regency Brass Star Glass Crystal Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Vaughan Regency Style Bronze / Brass Flush Mount Ceiling Light Mounted With A Cut Sunburst Detail To Matte Finish Glass Bowl.This Stunning Fixture Has 3 Candelabra ...
Brass, Bronze
Wonderful Large Regency Bronze Frosted Glass Crystal Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Very Large Regency Bronze With Frosted Glass / Crystal Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture Having 2 Edison Internal Lights. Minor Hairline Can Be Seen In The 31250rd Picture
Crystal, Bronze
Sold
H 4.5 in Dm 12.5 in
Vaughan Regency Bronze Star Frosted Glass Crystal Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Regency Brass / Bronze With Star Etched Frosted Glass / Crystal Shade Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixture
Crystal, Brass, Bronze