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 Pair Vaughan Designs Bronze Brass Glass Stars Chandelier Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Vaughan Designs Bronze / Brass Glass Stars Fixtures Each With An Edison Light Accompanied By Ceiling Canopy, Chain And Mounting Hardware. Each Sold Separately
Brass, Bronze
Wonderful Set 3 Brass Clear Blown Glass Bell Jar Lanterns Light Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Set Of Brass & Clear Glass Bell Jar Lanterns Each of These Light Fixtures Come With 6 Candelabra Sockets. In The Style Of Vaughan Lighting *3 Available, Each Sold S...
Brass
Fine Vaughan Pair Etched Glass Leaves Grape Vine Bell Jar Lantern Brass Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Fine Vaughan Pair Of Etched Glass Leaves Grape Vine Bell Jar Lanterns Fixtures. Each Fixture Has A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster On The Inside, They Come Ready To Install With Chain A...
Brass
Wonderful Pair Vaughan Bronze Glass Octagonal Lantern Light Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Vaughan Bronze & Glass Panel Octagonal Lantern Light Fixtures Each With 3 Candelabra Lights, Fixtures Come Ready To Hang...
Bronze
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 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 Large Vaughan Bronze Glass Star Bell Jar 3-Light Lantern Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Vaughan Designs Style Bronze & Blown Glass With Etched Stars, This Bell Jar Lantern Is Inset With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster The Ceiling Fixture Is Accompanie...
Bronze
Wonderful Set 3 Gilt Bronze Etched Glass Bell Jar Lantern Chandeliers Fixtures
By Carlos de la Puente
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Set Of 3 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 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 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 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 W...
Brass
Wonderful Large French Bronze Regency Empire Curved Glass Panel Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large French bronze Regency / Empire style curved glass panel lantern light fixture with 6 candelabra lights.
Bronze
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
Brass and Bronze Globe Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A substantial bronze and brass hall lantern with curved glass panels and elegant segmented oval form. The fixture features warm patinated metalwork, decorative pierced details, and c...
Brass, Bronze
Wonderful Vaughan Large Bronze Brass Glass Octagonal Lantern Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Regency Style Large Bronze / Brass With 6 Inset Glass Octagonal Panels Lantern Having 4 Candelabra Lights, This Fixture Comes Ready To Install With Chain And Canopy
Bronze, 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 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 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 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 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 Vaughan Bronze Garland Wreath Glass Bell Jar 3-Light Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Designs Style Bronze With Garland Wreath Trim And Clear Blown Glass Bell Jar Lanterns With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixture Accompanied By Chain, Cano...
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
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
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 W...
Brass
$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
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
$10,900 / item
Globe Lantern, Nickel 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 nickel finish finials...
Brass
Wonderful Petite Nickel Brass Blown Laurel Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Petite Nickel Brass Plated Blown Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture With 2 Candelabra Lights
Brass, Nickel
Monumental 10 Light Patina Bronze Lantern Chandelier
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Monumental 10 Light Patina Bronze Lantern Chandelier Dimensions : 44" Tall X 20" Round This stunning lantern is made in bronze with a gorgeous patina over the bronze! The lantern...
Bronze
Wonderful Pair Regency Wrought Iron Gold Gilt Large Glass Lanterns Chandeliers
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of French Regency Style Wrought Iron With Gold Gilt Trim Large Curved Glass Lantern Chandeliers Each With 4 Internal Candelabra Lights, Purchased From Holly Hunt. Ac...
Wrought Iron
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 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, C...
Brass, Bronze
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
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
$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
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
$16,500 / set
English Regency-Style Red-Lacquered Pagoda Lantern
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency style (20th Cent) red lacquered pagoda shaped lantern with lattice design panels and gilt trim
Lacquer
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 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
Napoleon Buonapartes Regency Gilt Brass Hall Lantern Supplied by George Bullock
Located in Benington, Herts
Extremely Rare and Important Regency Gilt Brass Hall Lantern Supplied by George Bullock to the Emperor Napoleon Buonaparte in Exile at Longwood House, St Helena 1816. Provenance Su...
Brass
$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
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
Wonderful Petite Vaughan Brass Glass Bell Jar 3-Light Lantern Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Petite Vaughan Style Brass & Clear Glass Bell Jar Lantern With 3-Light Candelabra Cluster Accompanied By Chain, Canopy And Mounting Hardware.
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
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
Wonderful Vaughan Designs Regency Square Large Bronze Glass Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Vaughan designs Regency square large bronze and glass 4 light lantern fixture.
Bronze
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
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 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
$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
Lacquered Brass Hexagonal Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Fitted with four electrified candlelights within the hexagonal glass-inset frame, with volute scroll cresting.
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
Nineteenth Century Patinated Brass Lantern
Located in London, GB
A nineteenth century patinated brass hall lantern, historically converted from gas, glazed and with single internal light fitment, each side with scallop shell and foliate cresting. ...
Brass
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
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
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
Antique English Regency Era Gold Bronze 4-Light Chateau Lantern, Circa 1820's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English regency era gold bronze 4-light chateau lantern with lion masks & neo-classical urns, circa 1820's.
Bronze
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
Large Antique Wood & Glass Hanging Lantern
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large and elegant antique wood and glass hanging lantern, circa 1800. Unlike other lamps similar to this in style which are traditionally made from metal, this lantern is crafted ...
Glass, Wood, Pine