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.
Antique Metal Tole Lantern with Ram’s Head Decoration
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning vintage metal tole lantern having pierced gallery at the top and decorative ram’s heads. 6 glass panels 4 lights 1960’s No canopy
Metal
Antique Pair French Doré Bronze Neoclassical Ormolu Gilt Floor Lamps Torchières.
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Sensational Pair of French 19th century Ormolu and patinated Bronze three light floor lamps - Torchières. Third quarter of the Nineteenth Century. Each floor lamp is raised by a fi...
Ormolu, Bronze
Patinated Bronze Shield Back Light Sconces - a Pair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Patinated Bronze Shield Back Light Sconces - a Pair.
Metal
French Regency Cut Glass Brass Sconce Wall Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French wall lamp Holophane clear glass shade Brass wall piece and arm diameter brass wall mount: 13.5 cm / 5.3 inches Weight: 0.70 kg / 1.5 lb Priced per individual item. All lamp...
Brass
$625 / set
Regency Glass Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of regency style baluster table lamps made of glass and brass. The glass is decorated with a blush and gold filigree transferware pattern, separated with white serpentine line...
Brass
Thomas O’Brien “Canto Grande” 4-Arm Chandelier for Visual Comfort, Contemporary
By Barbara Barry, Visual Comfort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental in scale and refined in execution, the “Canto Grande” Four-Arm Chandelier designed by Thomas O’Brien for Visual Comfort & Co. is a masterclass in tailored architectura...
Brass
Two beautiful large, gilt wall lamps, "Water Lily" Italy, 1960s
Located in München, DE
A set of two elegant, rare, large 1960s "Water Lily" wall lamps. Made in Italy. Sophisticated Italian design made of gold-plated metal. Very good vintage condition. No damage to the ...
Metal, Gold Plate
Wonderful Large Vaughan Brass Glass Star Bell Jar 4-Light Lantern Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Vaughan Designs Style Brass & Blown Glass With Etched Stars Bell Jar Lantern With A 4 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, Canopy And...
Brass, Bronze
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
1960s French Regency Crystal Art Verrier (Art Glass) Table Lamp Att Art Vannes
By Art Verrier, Art Vannes
Located in Round Top, TX
Incredible 1970s French Art Verrier (Art Glass) table lamp with new wiring and vintage woven linen shade. Light refracts through this glass in the most mesmerizing way; it's truly gl...
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Wonderful Brass Blown Glass Star Bell Jar Lantern Vaughan Light Petite Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Gilt Brass & Blown Etched Glass Star Pattern Bell Jar Lantern With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster In The Manner Of Vaughan Fixture Comes Ready To Hang With Chain And Ca...
Brass
Vintage Italian Tole Floral Table Lamp With Hand-Painted Flowers
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A wonderfully whimsical vintage metal tole table lamp featuring a sculptural arrangement of hand-painted flowers and leaves in vibrant shades of green, purple, yellow and cream. The ...
Metal
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
Six-Light Italian Gilt Tole Metal Sconce, Italy 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite Six-Light Italian Gilt Tole Metal Sconce, a true testament to elegance and craftsmanship. Hailing from the esteemed design era of 1970's Italy, this wall-mo...
Metal
Wonderful Very Large Brass Clear Blown Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Brass & Clear Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture, Comes With 6 Candelabra Sockets. In The Style Of Vaughan Lighting
Brass
Mid-Century Stiffel Solid Brass and Glass Galleried Smokers Floor Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid-Century Stiffel Regency Solid Brass and Glass Galleried Table Smokers Floor lamp with solid brass trip pod snake feet. Measures 17" in width, 17" in d...
Brass
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
Set of 4 Regency Style Brass Mirrored & Lighted Wall Sconces
Located in Perkasie, PA
Set of Four Regency Style Brass Mirrored & Lighted Wall Sconces – F67183/84 A striking set of four Regency style wall sconces, offering an elegant combination of reflective mirror ...
Brass
French Empire Brass Diamond Cut Crystal Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixtures X 7
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
7 Wonderful French Empire Brass & Cut Crystal Flush Mount Petite Ceiling Light Fixtures The Manner Of Baccarat *Each Sold Individually
Crystal, Brass
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
$1,350 / set
Pair of Blue Marbleized Paper Candlestick Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of blue marbleized paper candlestick lamps. Black square marble base. As found, original matching paper clip on lampshades are included. Newly re...
Marble, Brass
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 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 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
$3,188Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair 1Grand 9thc French Regency Bronze with Baccarat Cut Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 19thc Antique French Regency Bronze with Cut Baccarat Crystal Wall Sconces. Beautiful statement lighting! Detailed Bronze framed with Baccarat Crystal. High quality beeswax cand...
Bronze
Modern Chandelier by Currey & Company, Pierrepont Collection
By Currey & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Contemporary Chandelier by Currey & Company, manufactured in December of 2023. The Pierrepont chandelier is crafted from wrought iron with a textured finish on the outside and gold ...
Metal, Gold Leaf
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 Fixture With 6 Candelabra Lights In The Manner Of E. F. Caldwell, Rewired And Ready To Install.
Bronze
Large & Impressive Gilt Bronze 19th Century Italian Lantern
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze, this very large hexagonal lantern was made in Italy in the 19th century. This antique lantern can be rewired on request to your specification. Please just get in touch...
Bronze
Regency Style Glass and Brass Bell Jar Chandelier or Pendant Light
Located in Atlanta, GA
Regency style glass and brass bell jar chandelier or pendant light, American, circa 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Pink Lily Spectacular Murano Chandelier by Franco Luce 1970
By Franco Luce
Located in Oirlo, LI
A truly exceptional and highly decorative vintage Murano chandelier, dating from the 1970s and attributed to the renowned Franco Luce Seguso design tradition. This striking statement...
Brass
Wonderful Vaughan Bronze Glass Star Bell Jar 3-Light Lantern Light 4 Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Designs STYLE Bronze Blown Glass With Etched Stars Bell Jar Lanterns With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, Canopy And Mounting ...
Brass, Bronze
Pink Lily Spectacular Murano Wall lamps by Franco Luce 1970
By Franco Luce
Located in Oirlo, LI
A truly exceptional and highly decorative vintage Murano set wall lamps, dating from the 1970s and attributed to the renowned Franco Luce Seguso design tradition. This striking state...
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
Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Tole Palm Chandelier – Six-Light Fixture With V
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A vibrant and sculptural example of Italian tole lighting, this Mid-20th Century palm chandelier channels tropical regency glamour with its sweeping meta...
Metal
Veneto Italian Designer Eight Arm Gilt-Wood & Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Veneto Italian Designer Eight Arm Gilt-wood & Wrought Iron Chandelier by Randy Esada Item #: 9024E - Veneto Chandelier (8-Arm) Note: This chandelier canopy shown mounts directly...
Iron
Vintage Italian Regency Tole Metal Flower Table Lamp w/ Tulip Shade - A Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Regency Tole Metal Flower Table Lamp w/ Tulip Shade - A Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 21" H x 10" W x 13" D. (L...
Metal
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 Pair Gilt Bronze Etched Glass Bell Jar Lantern Chandeliers Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful PAIR Gilt Bronze & Etched Glass Bell Jar Lantern Chandelier Fixtures Each Rewired With 3 Candelabra Sockets And Accompanied By Chain Canopy And Mounting Hardware. E...
Bronze
1980s Regency Style Modern Pineapple Form Brass Table Lamps By Chapman -Pair
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a fabulous pair of modern regency style brass pineapple form lamps by Chapman Manufacturing. They were manufactured in 1989. Sadly the shades have condition issue, but make s...
Brass
Ralph Lauren Style Adjustable Polished Nickel Pharmacy Floor Lamp
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A sleek steel frame with a polished nickel finish pharmacy-style floor lamp featuring a hooded metal shade. Made in the grand style and manner of Ralph Lauren Home. The lamp includes...
Steel, Iron, Nickel
Brass and black Chapman Greyhound Table Lamps Resting on Leather Books
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful pair of black and gold table lamps having brass reclining greyhound dogs on faux leather book stands. Shades are a handsom...
Brass
Beautiful 1970s gold-plated 5-arm tall metal chandelier by Hans Kögl
By Hans Kögl
Located in München, DE
Beautiful 1970s gold-plated 5-arm tall metal chandelier by Hans Kögl. Hans Kögl was a famous lighting and table designer. He worked with natural shapes such as palm leaves and other ...
Metal, Gold Plate
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
Austrian pendant in Brass with Silk Shades, Regency Style 1950's, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Vienna, Austria
A beautiful, small, Regency styled, pendant lamp in brass with silk shade from Rupert Nikoll, from the 1950's. Exquisitely crafted in brass by hand, this pendant is in very fine, or...
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
$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 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
Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Tole Palm Chandelier – Six-Light Fixture With V
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A vibrant and sculptural example of Italian tole lighting, this Mid-20th Century palm chandelier channels tropical regency glamour with its sweeping meta...
Metal
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
Pair of Bakalowits Nickel Plated Crystal Chandelier Glass Wall Light, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Pair of Bakalowits nickel plated crystal chandelier glass wall light, 1960s. The lamps are executed with E27 Edison screw fit bulbs. It is in work...
Crystal, Nickel
1920's French Regency Fine Crystal Floral Form Wall Sconce Attrib. Maison Bagues
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Luxe 1920's French Regency Fine Crystal Floral Form Wall Sconce attributed to Maison Bagues Paris. Large crystal Acanthus issuing from carved crystal highly detailed Vase. Heavy iron...
Crystal
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
Pair of Antique English Mirrored Regency Wall Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique pair of English Regency electrified wall sconces. Features two arms and mirrored backplate.
Giltwood
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
$1,039Sale Price / set|20% Off
1970s Light Blue Ceramic Regency Table Lamps by Ceylon Et Cie
By Ceylon Et Cie
Located in Den Haag, NL
Classic traditional table lamps, comes in a beathiful light blue color. Complete with Silk oval shaped shades with Gold interior. One large E27 bu...
Ceramic
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
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 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
Beautiful floral-style Regency spherical metal ceiling lamp, 1970s Regency
Located in München, DE
A beautiful, rare 1970s round floral Regency-style metal ceiling lamp. Comes with a lovely, intricate floral design with many fine details. The entire lampshade is made of gold-color...
Metal
1940's French Regency style Patinated Bronze and Tole Floral Pendant Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1940's French Regency Patinated Bronze and Tole Floral Form Bouquet Pendant Chandelier. 4 lights with detailed Rose, Petal, Vine detail. Loaded with crystal. Verdigris and Gilt patina.
Metal
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