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.
Large 19th Century Regency Style Bronze and Cut-Glass Lantern
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Heavy, large Regency style lantern, France, circa 1870-1880. This lantern is of solid bronze and parcel brass with six frosted cut glass windows....
Brass, Bronze
Wonderful Vaughan Gilt Brass Glass Panel Hexagon English Regency Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Designs Style Gilt Brass With Inset Glass Panels, Hexagon Shaped English Regency Design Lantern, Wired With 3 Candelabra Sockets, Ready To Install With Chain And ...
Brass
Pair of Regency Lanterns, circa 1820
Located in London, GB
A pair of large bronze lanterns from the Regency period. These tapered lanterns are surmounted by a flame emanating from a corona, echoing their past as gas lanterns. Below, there is...
Bronze
Large Carved Gilded Wooden Lantern from Theatre Royal Brighton
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A large carved gilded wooden lantern from Theatre Royal Brighton This piece originates from the Theatre Royal in Brighton which was built in 1806 This is a six-sided piece, the p...
English Regency Grapevine Blown Glass Hanging Bell Jar Hall Lantern, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency bronze and etched grapevine blown glass hanging bell jar hall lantern, Early 19th Century
Bronze, Wire
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
Huge French Louis XVI Style Brass Bronze Lantern with Curved Cut Glass Panels
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Very large Louis XVI style four-light hexagonal lantern, France, 1920-1930. The lantern is made of solid brass with integrated cast bronze details, six curved sides with curved cut g...
Brass, Bronze
$6,500 / set
Pair of American Tole Hanging Lanterns
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of American tole hanging lanterns.
Tôle
$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
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
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 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
Outstanding Large French Gilt Bronze Ribbon Bow Lantern Fine Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
An outstanding French gilt bronze ribbon, bow lantern round bent glass panel chandelier fixture.
Bronze
Antique English Bronze Regency Lantern Chandelier with Lion Heads and Griffins
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Magnificent English bronze and bevelled glass lantern having wonderful details such as lion heads and griffins. 6" of chain and original ceiling canopy included. 4 interior candle ...
Bronze
Wonderful French Regency Bronze Louis XV Star Frosted Art Glass Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Regency Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze & Star Patern Frosted Art Glass Lantern Light Fixture
Bronze
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 French Ormolu Bronze Filigree Swag Three Light Large Regency Lantern
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Ormolu Bronze Filigree Swag Three Candelabra Light Large Regency Style Lantern Fixture Completely Rewired With New Sockets
Bronze
Wonderful Patinated Bronze Petite Rounded Glass 3-Light Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful patinated bronze petite rounded glass 3-light lantern fixture.
Bronze
Wonderful Regency Iron Gold Gilt Frosted Glass Hexagon Finial Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful regency iron with gold gilt flower rosette medallion with inset frosted glass panel hexagon hexagon shaped lantern fixture with 3 interior candelabra sockets.
Iron
$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 Large French Bronze Regency Empire Etched Glass Panel Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large french bronze regency empire style etched panel glass lantern fixture with 3 candelabra lights on the interior.
Bronze
Large Impressive Iron and Wavy Glass Lantern Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Large impressive American made iron lantern having handsome acanthus leaf decoration on the sides and very top with wonderful wavy glass panels. 4 40 watt candle lights inside. 18"...
Iron
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
Vintage Brass six lighLantern in English Regency Georgian American Federal Style
Located in New York, NY
Vintage, large brass chandelier in the English Georgian Regency (or American Federal) style measuring 15 inches across and 32 inches tall, with six wired sockets and frosted glass pa...
Brass
$10,460 / item
Globe Lantern, Bronze 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 bronzed brass finials and acanthus top. T...
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
Regency Style Brass Hall Lantern
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality Regency style brass hall lantern, having bowed glass panels swag and ribbon decoration and a four branch sconce within.
Brass
$3,384 / item
20th Century Regency Style Hanging Lantern
Located in GB
A large hanging Regency Style Lantern, with domed top and cartouche moulding. Cascading on to an Ormolu bracket with pierced acorn finial.
Brass, Steel
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 Regency Frosted Fairy Lantern After Frederick Ramond
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your space with a touch of celestial magic with this spectacular vintage lantern, designed in the iconic style of Frederick Raymond. The lantern's sleek, polished chrome frame...
Chrome
19th Century Geometric Brass Lantern
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century unusual brass lantern of geometric form. Featuring hexagonal and square glass panels, including a door with a chain locking mechanism. Boasting four scroll arms and tref...
Brass
Nineteenth century brass hallway lantern
Located in London, GB
A nineteenth century brass hallway lantern, each bracket with greek key scroll to the top and terminating in an anthemion mount, the frame with evidence of old worn gilt-lacquered su...
Brass
Vintage Regency Burnished Brass Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your home with the timeless elegance of the Vintage Regency Burnished Brass Lantern. Crafted in classic American style, this lantern features a beautifully burnished brass...
Brass
$8,500
Regency Lantern
Located in New York, NY
English Regency lantern, circa 1800. Glass, blown, with gilt-brass fittings 27 in. high, 13 1/4 in. greatest diameter. In a market that is overwhelmed with reproduction lanterns of ...
Brass
Antique Regency Bronze & Amber Glass Pendant Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Antique Regency ceiling lantern made of bronze and adorned with amber glass panels. This is a stunning piece that adds vintage charm and warm illumination to any interior with its el...
Bronze
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Twelve-Light Crystal Chandelier. Great scale.
Located in Buchanan, MI
A neoclassical style gilt bronze twelve-light chandelier. Measures: height 41 x diameter 29 inches. Beautiful view from below. Feel free to call or email with further questions.
Crystal