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REGENCY STYLE

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.

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Style: Regency
Very rare heavy 1970s brass crystal glass flower ceiling lamp by Ernst Palme
Located in München, DE
Very rare, elegant 1970s brass crystal glass flower chandelier by Ernst Palme. Made in Germany. The entire frame, including all screws, rod and canopy, are made of shiny brass. All c...
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1970s German Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Antique Pair of English Giltwood Six Branch Chandeliers 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful pair of antique English hand carved giltwood six light chandeliers, circa 1920 in date.   Each six-arm giltwood chandelier is elaborately carved in the Regency st...
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Early 20th Century English Regency Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

Pendant Lamp, Brass with Silk Shade and Glass Elements, Lobmeyr Austria, 1950
Located in Vienna, Austria
This pendant lamp was made by J. L. Lobmeyr in he 1950's. It is composed of a brass frame with a silk shade and two round glass plates, one on the top and one on the bottom. The met...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Maitland-Smith Bronze Monkey Ostrich Table Lamps
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare and whimsical pair of patinated bronze table lamps by Maitland-Smith depicting a monkey jockey riding a large ostrich. The bronzes are mounted to a dark tessellated stone plinth...
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20th Century Philippine Regency Lighting

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Pair of George III Tole Painted Wall Lanterns
Located in London, GB
A pair of late George III Told Peinte Storm Lanterns, circa 1810. A rare period survival, presented in original condition, with wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age and use ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Steel

Wonderful Pair Crystal Glass Ormolu Bronze E. F. Caldwell Stack Table Lamps
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Crystal / Art Glass Ormolu Mounted Bronze Stack Table Lamps In The Manner OF E. F. Caldwell Wiring Has Been Updated
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20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Nickel & Glass Chandelier Made in England by Charles Edwards
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Nickel & Glass Chandelier, crafted in England by the renowned designer Charles Edwards. This stunning light fixture boasts a sophisticated and elegant d...
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2010s English Regency Lighting

Materials

Nickel

Mid-20th Century Italian Tole Lemon Espalier Tree Wall Light
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A striking and sculptural mid-20th century tole espalier wall light in the form of a lemon tree, likely Italian in origin. This whimsical piece features hand-painted green foliage an...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Lighting

Materials

Iron

Beautiful large 70s gold-plated 2-armed metal wall lamp by Hans Kögl
Located in München, DE
Beautiful 1970s gold-plated, two-armed metal wall lamp by Hans Kögl. Hans Kögl was a famous lighting and table designer. He worked with natural forms such as palm leaves and other pl...
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1970s German Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

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
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20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Pair of Regency Sheffield Silver Plated Candlestick Lamps
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of old Sheffield silver plated candlesticks converted into table lamps with cut glass fonts. The base decorated with swags and urns. Silver is worn in some of the high area and...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Table Lamp in Crystal and Bronze by Leone Aliotti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the stunning 1970's Table Lamp in Crystal and Bronze, expertly crafted in Italy by Leone Alio. This exquisite lamp boasts a unique and intricate design, featuring two ele...
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1970s Italian Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Vintage Stiffel Solid Brass Hollywood Regency Table Lamp
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage Stiffel solid crackle brass MCM Hollywood Regency lamp in the form of a trophy. Comes with original harp and heavy solid brass finial. Good vin...
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

1820 XL Antique Russian Imperial Dore Bronze Wall Sconce- Angel World Exhibition
Located in Opa Locka, FL
This is a very special Sconce. c1820 Russian Imperial World Exhibition Dore Gilt Bronze Louis XVI style "Winged Angel" Wall Lamp/ Sconce. This sconce has travelled the world being sh...
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1820s French Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

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. ...
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Early 20th Century French Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Wonderful Vaughan Brass Etched Glass Filigree Bell Jar 3-Light Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Vaughan Designs Style Brass & Blown Glass With Etched Filigree Bell Jar Lantern With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, Canopy And ...
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20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Italian Palmette Chandelier with Clear Murano Glass Leaves, 1990s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning sculptural chandelier in the Palmette style, made in Italy during the 1980s, showcasing the timeless artistry of Murano glass craftsmanship. This elegant ceiling fixture f...
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1980s Italian Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Metal

Wonderful Vaughan Bronze Glass Star Wheat Bell Jar 3-Light Lantern Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Vaughan Designs Bronze / Brass & Blown Glass With Etched Stars & Wheat Bell Jar Lantern With A 4 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, Can...
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20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Brass & Enamel Table Lamps by Stiffel - a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of Regency style baluster shaped table lamps in gold and white by Stiffel. Bright gold colored brass is turned with a central white enameled vase. Each lamp measures 16.5"H to...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Wonderful Set 4 Brass Etched Laurel Leaf Glass Bell Jar Lanterns Light Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Set Of 4 Brass & Etched Laurel Leaf Glass Bell Jar Lanterns Each of These Light Fixtures Come With 4 Candelabra Sockets. Each Sold Separately 4 Available
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20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Nickel Brass Blown Etched Laurel Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Nickel Brass Plated Blown Etched Laurel Leaf Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture With 3 Candelabra Lights
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20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Vintage Regency Dual Arm Tole Table Lamp with Torchiere Shade in Ballet Pink
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pretty dual-arm tole table lamp. This piece will bring a soft glow to any space. Imagine it in a little girl's room in the middle of two twin beds! The entire lamp is created from ...
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20th Century American Regency Lighting

Materials

Metal

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...
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20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

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...
Category

20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Wonderful Vaughan Lighting Regency Square Arched Black Iron 3 Lanterns Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Set Of 3 Vaughan Lighting Regency Square With Arched Top And Bottom Structure In A Matte Black Iron Each Lantern With 3 Candelabra Lights Inside, They are Accompanied By ...
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20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Iron

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
Category

20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

5-Arm Metal Wheat Sheaf Chandelier by Hans Kögl Ceiling Lamp, Germany 1970s
Located in München, BY
Beautiful gilt metal chandelier in the form of sheaf of wheat with 5 arms by Hans Kögl in the 1960s. Hans Kögl was a famous lighting and table designer. He worked with natural shape...
Category

1970s German Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Gold Plate, Metal

French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Three Candelabra Bouillotte Lamp Tole Shade
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful French Empire / Neoclassical bronze basket form with three candelabra bouillotte lamp with green tole shade.  
Category

20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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.
Category

20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

Russian Brass Samovar Lamp
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large Russian samovar tea urn mounted as a lamp. Exceptional quality and detail with oversized turned wooden handles on each side and a tall double light h...
Category

20th Century Russian Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

Russian Brass Samovar Lamp
Russian Brass Samovar Lamp
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Antique Regency Style Giltwood Chandelier
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Regency Style Giltwood Chandelier
Category

1920s French Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

1980s Regency Style Modern Pineapple Form Brass Table Lamps By Chapman -Pair
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...
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1980s American Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

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 ...
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20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Blue Marbleized Paper Brass Bow Candlestick Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of blue marbleized paper candlestick lamps. Brass fluted base and stationary brass bow detailing. As found, original matching paper clip on lampshades are included. The shade o...
Category

1980s American Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Marble, Brass

Regency Style Panache Designs for Michael Taylor White Gold Giltwood Chandelier
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Regency Style Panache Designs for Michael Taylor White Gold Giltwood Chandelier
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1990s American Regency Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

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.
Category

20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

Vintage Regency Hand Thrown Christopher Spitzmiller Gourd Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover the ultimate in American artisanal lighting with this exquisite pair of hand-thrown gourd lamps by the celebrated designer, Christopher Spitzmiller. A true icon of modern cl...
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

Gold Gilt Italian Regency Flower Floor Lamp / Sculpture by Banci Firenze
Located in Buffalo, NY
ROMANTIC ITALIAN IRON FLOOR LAMP, GILDED & PATINIZED. 18" IN diameter and 60" H... The 4 lights floor lamp is in good original condition and function is controlled actually. The ir...
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1950s Italian Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Metal

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.
Category

Mid-20th Century British Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Vaughan 6 Light Bronze Glass Regency Hall Large Lantern Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Regency Style 6 internal Candelabra Light Patinated Brass And Beveled Glass Hall Large Lantern Light Fixture
Category

20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

Beautiful 1970s gold-plated 5-arm tall metal chandelier 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 ...
Category

1970s German Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

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...
Category

20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Regency White Gold French Porcelain Urn Marble Base Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Regency White and Gold Gilt French Porcelain Urn Form Marble Base Table Lamp with Gold "Cat-Like" Figures. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 27" H (to finial) x ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Lighting

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Marvelous Brass Greyhound Dog 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

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. ...
Category

Early 20th Century French Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique Pair French Gilt Bronze Electric Table Oil Lamps Ormolu Mounts, 19th Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Pair French Finely Cast Patinated Dark Brown Bronze Fluid Oil Table Lamps of compact proportions, depicting Neoclassical Scenes of Cherubs with scrolling detail...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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
Category

20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

Vintage Regency Staffordshire Dog Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this stunning pair of vintage Staffordshire dog lamps. Featuring the timeless elegance of regal white Staffordshire s...
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Lighting

Materials

Metal

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
Category

20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

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. ...
Category

Early 20th Century French Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Vintage Regency Frederick Cooper Glazed Ceramic Mariposa Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your space with this exquisite pair of vintage Frederick Cooper Mariposa lamps, featuring a stunning hand-painted butterfly motif on a pristine ceramic body. The delicate and...
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Lighting

Materials

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 ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

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.
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Early 20th Century European Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Brass

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
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20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

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
Category

20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

Large heavy 1970s brass crystal glass flower ceiling lamp by Ernst Palme
Located in München, DE
Very elegant, ​​rare 1970s brass crystal glass flower chandelier by Ernst Palme. Made in Germany. The complete frame with all screws, rod and canopy are made of shiny brass. All crys...
Category

1970s German Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass

1940's Regency - Cut Crystal/ 24K Gold Framed Floral Form 5 Light Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1940's Austrian Regency Cut Crystal Floral Formed Chandelier with 24K Gold Plate Frame. Flower form by Palwa. 5 lights. Gold framed blooming flowers. Stunning!
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1940s Austrian Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Wonderful Set 4 Visual Comfort Double French Polished Nickel Wall Sconces Shades
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Set Of 4 Visual Comfort Double French Polished Nickel Wall Sconces With Off White Shades
Category

20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Nickel

Large beautiful 1970s Italian bamboo table lamp with large oiled paper shade
Located in München, DE
Large 1970s bamboo table lamp with a large paper shade. Beautiful design from the 1960s. Made in Italy. Base is made entirely of individual bamboo canes. Very good vintage condition,...
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1970s Italian Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Regency lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Regency lighting for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Regency lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include Palwa, Banci, BD Lumica, and Belgo Chrome. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $295 and tops out at $8,400 while the average work can sell for $1,775.

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