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 Bronze Glass Star Bell Jar 3-Light Lantern Light 4 Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Designs Bronze Blown Glass With Etched Stars Bell Jar Lanterns With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, Canopy And Mounting Hardwa...
Brass, Bronze
Wonderful Etched Glass Leaves Grape Vine Bell Jar Lantern Brass Vaughan Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Vintage Etched Glass With Leaves & Grape Vine Large Bell Jar Lantern With Brass Hardware In The Manner Of Vaughan, This Fi...
Brass
Wonderful Pair Brushed Nickel Blown Glass Bell Jar Lanterns Light Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Large Brushed Nickel Blown Glass Bell Jar Lanterns Light Fixtures In The Style And Manner Of Vaughan, Wiring Has Been Updated. They Come Ready To Install With Cha...
Brass, Nickel
Wonderful Diamond-Cut Glass & Brass Bell Jar Lantern By Ditmar Vienna Austria
By Rudolf Ditmar
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Diamond-Cut Glass & Brass Bell Jar Lantern By Ditmar Vienna Austria With A 3 Candelabra Cluster, Ready To Install With Chain & Canopy Ditmar Was A Leading Manufa...
Brass
Wonderful Set 4 Brass Etched Greek Key Glass Bell Jar Lanterns Light Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Set Of 4 Brass & Etched Greek Key Glass Bell Jar Lanterns Each of These Light Fixtures Come With 4 Candelabra Sockets. Each Sold Separately 4 Available
Brass
Wonderful Medium Brass Blown Etched Glass Bell Jar 4-Light Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Brass & Blown Etched Glass Bell Jar 4 Candelabra Light Lantern Fixture
Brass
Wonderful Pair Brass Blown Glass Star Bell Jar Lantern Vaughan Light Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Gilt Brass & Blown Etched Glass Star Pattern Bell Jar Lanterns Each With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster In The Manner Of Vaughan Each Fixture Comes Ready To Hang With ...
Brass
Wonderful Brass Etched Greek Key Blown Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Brass & Etched Greek Key Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture Come With 4 Candelabra Sockets.
Brass
Wonderful Large Brass Blown Etched Glass Bell Jar 4-Light Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Brass With Blown Etched Glass Bell Jar Lantern Fixture With A 4-Light Candelabra Cluster, Accompanied By Chain And Canopy.
Brass
Wonderful Petite 3 Brass Blown Etched Glass Bell Jar 4-Light Lantern Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Petite Set Of 3 Brass & Blown Etched Glass Bell Jar 4 Candelabra Light Lantern Fixtures Each Lantern Sold Separately
Brass
Wonderful Pair Vaughan Nichel Glass Flower Bell Jar 3-Light Lantern Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Vaughan Designs Style Nickel Plated Bronze With Blown Glass With Etched Flowers & Leaves, Each Of The Bell Jar Lanterns With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceil...
Bronze, Nickel
Wonderful Vaughan Bronze Glass Star Wheat Bell Jar 3-Light Lantern Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Designs Bronze / Brass & Blown Glass With Etched Stars & Wheat Bell Jar Lantern With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, Canopy An...
Brass, Bronze
A Fine Regency Lantern Attributed To William Collins
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The hexagonal frame of column supports is decorated with fretted motifs, anthemions, foliated swages and scrolls, all supporting a glass cowl with folded rim. The lantern fitted with...
Metal
Wonderful Brass Blown Etched Glass Star Bell Jar Lantern Vaughan Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Brass & Blown Etched Glass Star Pattern Bell Jar With 3 Candelabra Lights Lantern Light Fixture, Ready To Install With Chain And Canopy In The Manner Of Vaughan Designs
Brass
Wonderful Etched Glass Leaves Flowers Bell Jar Lantern Brass Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Etched Glass With Leaves & Flowers Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture With Brass Hardware Has A 3 Candelabra Socket Cluster
Brass
Wonderful Large Bronze Blown Etched Glass Star Bell Jar 5-Light Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Bronze With Blown Etched Glass Star Bell Jar Lantern Fixture With A 5-Light Candelabra Cluster, Accompanied By Chain And Canopy.
Bronze
Wonderful Etched Glass Leaves Flowers Bell Jar Lantern Brass Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Etched Glass With Leaves & Flowers Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture With Brass Hardware Has A 3 Candelabra Socket Cluster
Brass
Vintage Etched Glass Leaves Grape Vine Bell Jar Lantern Brass Vaughan Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Vintage Etched Glass Leaves Grape Vine Pattern Bell Jar Lantern With Oxidized Brass Hardware, In The Manner Of Vaughan This Fixture Has 3 Candelabra Internal Lights And Comes Ready...
Brass
Wonderful Hector Finch Temple Brass Glass Bell Jar 3-Light Lantern Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Hector & Finch "Temple" Brass And Glass Bell Jar 3-Candelabra Light Lantern Pendent Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, Canopy And Mounting Hardware.
Brass, Bronze
Wonderful Set 6 Gilt Bronze Etched Glass Bell Jar Lantern Chandeliers Fixtures
By Carlos de la Puente
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Set Of 6 Gilt Bronze & Etched Glass Bell Jar Lantern Chandelier Fixtures Retailed By Carlos de la Puente Each Rewired With 3 Candelabra Sockets And Accompanied By Chain C...
Bronze
Wonderful Large Brass Blown Etched Glass Greek Key Bell Jar Lantern Six Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Set Of 6 Large Brass With Blown Etched Glass Greek Key Pattern Bell Jar Fixtures Each With A 4-Light Candelabra Cluster, Accompanied By Chain And Canopy. Each Fixture So...
Brass
Wonderful Vaughan 3 Light Bronze Glass Regency Hall Large Lantern Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan lighting bronze / brass regency hall lantern, This Classic Lantern is Based On A 19th Century Six-Sided Fixture That Is Finished With Feathered Detailing And A Le...
Bronze
Mid-Century Pair of Palm Beach Regency 9-Light Hanging Lanterns
Located in North Miami, FL
These exquisite Palm Beach Regency large hanging lanterns in the Venetian Style boast 9 interior candelabra socket and bulbs. Twisted metal frame detail and tassels in soft gold ado...
Metal
Wonderful Large Regency Iron Hand Decorated Seeded Glass Hanging Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Very Large Regency Style Hand Decorated Iron With Gold Gilt Decorations And Inset Seeded Glass Panels Hanging Lantern 8 Candelabra Light Fixture Accompanied By Chain And ...
Iron
Wonderful French Regency Wrought Iron Gold Gilt Large Glass Lantern Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Regency Style Wrought Iron With Gold Gilt Trim Large Curved Glass Lantern Chandelier With 5 Internal Candelabra Lights Accompanied By Chain And Canopy
Wrought Iron
Etched Glass Leaves Flowers Bell Jar Lantern Brass Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Etched Glass With Leaves & Flowers Bell Jar Lantern Fixture With Brass Hardware Each Light Fixture Has A 4 Candelabra Socket Cluster
Brass
English Regency Period "Gothick" Bronze and Iron Lantern, circa 1810
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Large circa 1810 English Regency period "Gothick" bronze and iron lantern of hexagonal form having anthemion topped glazed cusped-arch panels joined by masks and foliate lions paw fe...
Bronze, Iron
Wonderful Large Regency Patinated Brass Clear Glass Bell Jar Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Regency Style Patinated Brass And Clear Blown Glass Bell Jar Lantern Fixture With 3 Rewired Candelabra Sockets
Brass
Wonderful Vintage Vaughan Petite Bell Jar Blown Glass Lantern Pendent Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vintage Vaughan Designs Style Petite Clear Glass Bell Jar Blown Glass Lantern Pendent Fixture With 3 Candelabra Lights, Completely Rewired With Chain Canopy And Mounting ...
Brass
$6,400 / item
Regency Style Gold-Lacquered Brass Hall Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Of hexagonal form; surmounted by anthemion finials and S-scroll brackets. With four electrified candle sleeves.
Brass
$10,900 / item
Globe Lantern, Zinc Finish, Small
Located in Westwood, NJ
The Globe Lantern is based on a similar 19th-century antique. The globe shape of the fixture emanates strength and is united by the solid zinc finish finials and acanthus top. The...
Brass
Wonderful Pair English Patinated Bronze Iron Arched Glass Panel Lantern Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Large English Style Patinated Bronze / Iron With Arched Glass Panel Inset Lantern Fixtures, Each With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster. Wiring Is Up To Date, Accompan...
Iron
Wonderful Black Brass Blown Etched Laurel Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Black Patinated Brass Plated Blown Etched Laurel Leaf Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture With 3 Candelabra Lights
Brass
Wonderful Vaughan Pumpkin Brass Glass Bell Jar 2-Light Lantern Pendent Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Designs Style "Pumpkin Globe" Brass & Blown Glass Bell Jar Lantern With A 2 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, Canopy And Mounting H...
Brass, Bronze
$10,050 / item
Globe Lantern, Zinc Finish, Large
Located in Westwood, NJ
The Globe Lantern is based on a similar 19th-century antique. The globe shape of the fixture emanates strength and is united by the solid zinc finish finials and acanthus top. The...
Brass
Early 19th Century English Regency Clear Glass Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
An early 19th century English Regency clear glass bell jar lantern with brass collar circa 1830. The lantern is fitted with a three chain drop and a smoke bell. Lantern is wired and ...
Blown Glass
Wonderful Pair Large Brushed Nickel Blown Glass Bell Jar Lanterns Light Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Large Brushed Nickel Blown Glass Bell Jar Lanterns Light Fixtures In The Style And Manner Of Vaughan, Wiring Has Been Updated. They Come Ready To Install With Cha...
Brass, Nickel
Fine Large Vaughan Lighting Bell Jar Glass Bronze Neoclassical Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large vintage Vaughan lighting etched glass / crystal bell jar lantern in a diamond pattern with leaf fern details and bronze housing and decorative chain in the neoclass...
Bronze
Wonderful English Regency Hansom Bronze Large 6 Light Lantern Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful English Regency Style Hansom Gilt Bronze Large 6 Candelabra Light Lantern Chandelier, the Fixture Comes With Chain Canopy And Mounting Hardware For Installation.
Bronze
Wonderful Petite Regency Bronze Octagonal Brass Glass Panel Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Petite Regency Style Bronze / Brass Octagonal Glass Panel 3 Candelabra Light Lantern Fixture
Brass, Bronze
Wonderful Caldwell Bronze Tassel Beveled Panel Glass Lantern Fixture Pendent
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Gilt Bronze Tassel Beveled Panel Crystal / Glass Lantern Fixture In The Manner Of E.F. Caldwell, This Pendent Is Fitted With An Edison Light.
Crystal, Bronze
$11,500 / item
Regency Hall Lantern, Large
Located in Westwood, NJ
Regency hall lantern. This classic lantern is based on a 19th-century six-sided original. Superbly cast, it demonstrates a range of techniques, fr...
Brass
$11,990 / item
Globe Lantern, Nickel Finish, Large
Located in Westwood, NJ
The Globe Lantern is based on a similar 19th-century antique. The globe shape of the fixture emanates strength and is united by the nickel finish finials...
Brass
Wonderful Large Vaughan Gilt Bronze 6-Light Regency Curved Beveled Glass Lantern
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large Vaughan Design style gilt bronze 6-light Regency curved beveled glass lantern fixture Rewired and comes with chain and canopy.
Bronze
$4,880 / item
Regency Palmette Cloche Lantern, Brass
Located in Westwood, NJ
Regency Palmette Cloche lantern, this three-light lantern design features intricate metalwork and a decorative hand-blown globe. The acanthus leaf Palme...
Brass
$1,340Sale Price|20% Off
1950's Italian Regency Crystal Flower and Petal Hanging Lantern
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1950's Italian Regency Crystal Flower and Petal Hanging Lantern by Banci Firenze. Beautiful lighting from Banci.
Crystal
$18,000 / set
Antique Onyx Urn Lanterns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of antique pendant lanterns featuring hand-carved natural onyx shades suspended from finely detailed bronze chains and canopies. Each lantern showcases beautifully ve...
Onyx
$11,990 / item
Globe Lantern, Bronze Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
The Globe Lantern is based on a similar 19th-century antique. The globe shape of the fixture emanates strength and is united by the solid bronzed brass finials and acanthus top. T...
Brass
Wonderful Sterling Bronze Co. Polished Nickel Bronze Glass Lantern Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Sterling Bronze Co. Polished Nickel Bronze With Glass Curved Top Panel Petite Lantern Light Fixture With An Edison Light Ready To Install With Chain Canopy And Mounting H...
Silver Plate, Bronze
$4,700Sale Price / set|20% Off
PAIR 1920s French Regency style Gilt Bronze Crystal Beaded Lantern Attrib Bagues
Located in Opa Locka, FL
PAIR French 1920's Regency style Gilt Bronze Crystal "Weave" Hanging Lantern. Heavy very high quality. This pair has 3 lights each. Floral detail on bronze. Rare to have a pair of th...
Bronze
Wonderful Louis XVI Neoclassical Regency Empire Large Curved Glass Lantern
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Louis XVI, Neoclassical, Regency, Empire Style Large Curved Glass 9 Candelabra Light Lantern Lantern Fixture With 3 Feet Of Chain And Canopy
Metal
$6,760 / item
Regency Hall Lantern
Located in Westwood, NJ
Regency hall lantern. This classic lantern is based on a 19th-century six-sided original. Superbly cast, it demonstrates a range of techniques, fr...
Brass
$8,590 / item
Regency Hall Lantern, Medium
Located in Westwood, NJ
Regency hall lantern. This classic lantern is based on a 19th-century six-sided original. Superbly cast, it demonstrates a range of techniques, fr...
Brass
Wonderful Large Bronze Hexagon Glass Panel Regency Lantern Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Large Bronze Hexagon With Glass Panel Regency 6 Candelabra Light Lantern Light Fixture
Bronze
Early Nineteenth Century Style Patinated Brass Lantern
Located in London, GB
An early nineteenth century style hall lantern, mid-twentieth century, richly patinated brass frame with twin-light chandelier, re-wired and PAT tested to UK specifications.
Brass
Vintage Regency Painted Swag Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a dramatic statement with this Vintage Regency Painted Swag Lantern, a charming fusion of theatrical design and old-world craftsmanship. This electri...
Glass, Paint
French Regency Gilt Chandelier or Pendant Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Regency Gilt Chandelier or Pendant Lamp, France, circa 1940s or earlier. It appears to have been a candle fixture that was later...
Metal
Wonderful English Regency Hansom Bronze 4 Light Lantern Chandelier Hall Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful English Regency Hansom Bronze 4 Rewired Candelabra Light Lantern Chandelier Hall Fixture Ready To Install
Bronze
$4,500 / set
Pair of Early-20th Century Bronze Photophores
Located in New York, NY
A pair of photophores having an upturned glass shade resting upon a bronze pillared stem with brass accents along the top and base, circa 1920s.
Bronze, Brass
Grand Bronzed Regency Style Hallway Lantern
Located in London, GB
A large bronzed hallway lantern with anthemion mounts, c.2000. A substantial and boldly conceived Regency style glazed lantern with five light suspended chandelier within. Re-wired a...
Brass