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.
Beautiful rare 1980s Regency floral design brass ceiling lamp
Located in München, DE
Beautiful, rare 1980s floral Regency brass ceiling lamp. Very lovely, intricate floral design with many beautiful details. The entire lamp is made of brass. Fully functional and 100%...
Brass
Large 1980s Florian Schulz, Gela 55, brass opal glass round ceiling lamp
Located in München, DE
Large 1980s Florian Schulz, Gela 55, round ceiling lamp. The Gela 55 can also be mounted to the wall as a wall lamp. With an opal glass lampshade. Frame is made of solid, heavy brass...
Brass
Beautiful, large Italian 1970s bamboo ceiling pendant lamp Ø 72 cm
Located in München, DE
Beautiful, large, round 1970s bamboo ceiling pendant lamp. Made in Italy. Stunning Italian design with a gigantic 72 cm shade diameter. Creates a very warm, indirect light. In very g...
Brass
Pair of Regency Style Three Arm Brass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large scale Regency Style three arm brass Sconces. Wired and ready to use. New cream colored candle covers. Good overall condition. includes mounting hardware.
Brass
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
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
Beautiful 1970s floral table lamp by Hans Kögl in the shape of a wheat sheaf
By Hans Kögl
Located in München, DE
Beautiful 1970s gilded Florentine Regency "Sheaf of Wheat" table lamp. This lamp is an original from an earlier production. Not a reproduction. A classic among floral table lamps. De...
Metal, Gold Plate
Large heavy 1970s brass crystal glass flower ceiling lamp by Ernst Palme
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...
Crystal, Brass
Veneto Italian Designer Chandelier by Randy Esada Designs, 2010s
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Veneto Italian Designer Chandelier by Randy Esada Designs, 2010s Item #: 9024 - Veneto Chandelier (12-Arm) Note: This chandelier canopy sh...
Giltwood
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
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 French Bronze Mounted Diamond Cut Crystal Nestle Semi Flush Fixture
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Bronze Mounted With Diamond Faceted Cut Crystal Center Crystal Semi Flush Mount 4 Candelabra Light Fixture, In The Manner Of Baccarat The Height Is Adjustable Pur...
Crystal, 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 ...
Steel
Vintage Equestrian Porcelain Snooty Mr Fox Brass Trumpet on Red Book Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Equestrian Style Porcelain Snooty Mr. Fox Brass Trumpet on Red Book Figural Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 23" H (to finial) x 16....
Brass
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 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 3 Large French Bronze Starburst Glass Flush Mount Plafoniere Fixtures
By Vaughan Designs, Sherle Wagner
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Set Of 3 Large French Dore Bronze Flush Mount Plafoniere Ceiling Light Fixture With A Starburst Frosted Ribbed Glass Shade In The Manner And Style Of Sherle Wagner / Vaug...
Bronze
Wonderful Vaughan Brass Star Etched Glass Flush Mount 2 Ceiling Light Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Brass Star Etched Glass Flush Mount 2 Candelabra Ceiling Light With Star Etched Frosted Glass We Have 2 Of These Beautiful Fixtures Available Each Sold Separately
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 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
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 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 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
Kate Spade New York “Castle Peak” Brass & Crystal Wall Sconce
By Kate Spade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The “Castle Peak” wall sconce by Kate Spade New York is a sculptural blend of polished brass and faceted crystal, combining modern glamour with a refined Art Deco sensibility. A sub...
Crystal, Brass
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
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...
Metal
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
Brass, Nickel
$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
English Regency Style Basket Acorn Beaded Crystal Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency Style (20th Century) chandelier having a round basket acorn shaped body with a metal frame crafted with beaded crystals and having a swag design ending in a metal tas...
Crystal
$16,000 / item
1930’s French Glass Leaves Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A 1930’s French glass leaves large light fixture with interior lights
Crystal, Bronze
Carlo Nason Mazzega Waterfall Chandelier Murano Glass 1970's
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Taranto, IT
meraviglioso e rarissimo lampadario disegnato da Carlo Nason in collaborazione con Mazzegga, realizzato negli anni '70 - modello cascata e successivamente nominato ''Waterfall'' - in...
Steel
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
Large Regency Brass Table Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large regency style brass table lamp. The brass vase is decorated with simple acanthus leaves in high relief. The base is framed with a row of palm leaves.
Brass
Wonderful Pair Bronze Etched Hurricane Glass Georgian Regency Vaughan Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Bronze And Etched Hurricane Glass Georgian / Regency Style Vaughan Designs Wall Sconces Each With A Candelabra Socket That Comes Ready To Install With Mounting Ha...
Bronze
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 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
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 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 Regency Neoclassical Bronze Frosted Glass Ceiling Flush Mount Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Regency / Neoclassical Bronze With A Frosted Dome Glass Ceiling Flush Mount Light Fixture Having Bin Rewired With Two New Candelabra Sockets, Ready To Install With All Mo...
Bronze
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...
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
Large 70s brass table lamp by Tonello and Montagna Grillo for High Society Italy
By High Society, A. Tonello and A. Montagna Grillo 1
Located in München, DE
Very rare large 1970s brass table lamp. Design by Tonello and Montagna Grillo for high society. Made in Italy. Great, very classy Italian design in original vintage condition. Base a...
Brass
Wonderful Pair French Bronze Regency Sconces Signed Millet a Paris
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of French Gilt Bronze Two-Light Regency Sconces Signed Millet a Paris, Completely Rewired With New Sockets. Established by Théodore Millet in 1853, the Maison Mille...
Bronze
A Fine Pair of Large Scale 1950's Gold Reed Leaf Wall Lights by Ferrocolor Spain
By Ferrocolor
Located in Hastings, GB
Large ‘Ferrocolor’ reed leaf wall lights Spain 1950's Fabulous pair of very large gilt iron wall lights in the design of elegant fine leaves These lights both have the ‘Ferroc...
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
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
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
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,...
Bamboo, Paper
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
An Extremely Rare Pair of English Regency Period Chandeliers of Unusual Design
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An extremely rare pair of English Regency period eight-light cut glass and ormolu-mounted chandelierS of the finest quality the shaft centred by a tapered slice and diamond cut stem piece surmounted by a drop hung ormolu palm tree spray, this supporting tapered slice and diamond cut stem piece the shaft terminating with ormolu leaf decorated pan, the main drop hung double ring decorated with flower heads anthemion and issuing eight six-sided candle arms with drop hung van dyke edged drip pans supporting bullet shaped hurricane shades the main ring also supporting a basket of double pointed faceted spangles these supported by a finely chased leaf ormolu ring and lapidary cut finial. The chandelier richly draped with double pointed Regency spangles and finely chased ormolu four-way drop of a unique design. English circa 1805 Height 60in (152.4cm) Width 43in (109.2cm) For similar examples please see Martin Mortimer, The English glass chandelier, plate 70 the chandelier now at 1 Royal Crescent...
Ormolu
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
Vaughan Pair Regency Greek Key Brass Star Frosted Glass Flush Mount 2 Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Vaughan Regency Greek Key Brass Rim With Star Pattern Glass / Crystal Frosted Shade Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture With 2 Candelabra sockets *Each Fixture Sold Sepa...
Brass
Pair of 70's Regency gilded floral wall or ceiling lamp with large leaves
Located in München, DE
Pair of Beautiful 1970s gold plated floral Hollywood Regency wall or ceiling lamps. Design with large long curved leaves. Very elegant, high-quality design. Made in Germany. Fully fu...
Metal, Gold Plate
Pair of English Regency Cut Glass Candelabra, Attributed to John Blades
By John Blades
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This fine pair of English neoclassical candelabra have diamond cut columns above circular star cut bases. The ormolu twin branch arms support recta...
Bronze
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 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 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