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 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
French Empire Brass Diamond Cut Crystal Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixtures
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Empire Brass & Cut Crystal Flush Mount Of Ceiling Light Fixtures The Manner Of Baccarat
Crystal, Brass
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
Antique English Regency Silver Plated Footed Candlestick Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Regency Silver Plated Footed Converted Candlestick Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 20" H (to finial) x 12.5" H (to light socket) x 5.5" ...
Silver Plate
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
Pair of large 1970s gold-plated metal wall lamps, model Wisteria by Hans Kögl
By Hans Kögl
Located in München, BY
Pair of rare, large 1970s floral wall lamps. Design by Hans Kögl, model Wisteria. Very old production. Beautiful design with many details. Many large leaves with curved stems. Very h...
Metal, Gold Plate
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Vaughan Brass Star Etched Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Brass Star Etched Glass Flush Mount 2 Candelabra Ceiling Light With Star Etched Frosted Glass
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Carlo Nason Mazzega Waterfall Chandelier Murano Glass 1970's
By Mazzega, Carlo Nason
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
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
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
Wonderful 3 Large French Bronze Starburst Glass Flush Mount Plafoniere Fixtures
By Sherle Wagner, Vaughan Designs
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
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 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 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
$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
Exceptional Regency Gilt Bronze Cut Crystal Empire Chandelier Regency Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
An Exceptional Regency Gilt Bronze Cut Crystal Center Bowl Empire Chandelier With Crystal Drops, This Regency Fixture Has 3 Candelabra L...
Crystal, 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
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
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
Pair Vintage Palm Beach Regency Dorothy Draper Isp Raised Palm Tree Ceramic Lamp
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Elegant Pair of Vintage, Palm Beach Regency, Dorothy Draper inspired, Ornately detailed, Ceramic, Ginger Jar shaped Lamps with a Raised White, Palm Tree Motif and Decorative Trim aga...
Ceramic
$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
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
Paloma Contreras "Comtesse" Brass Chandelier for Visual Comfort Signature
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and architecturally refined, the “Comtesse Offset Chandelier” by Paloma Contreras for the Visual Comfort Signature Collection embodies modern classic design with a sophistica...
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...
Metal
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
Giltwood
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
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
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
$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
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
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
Sherle Wagner Bathroom Vanity Light Fixture Gilt Brass or Bronze Wall Sconce 38"
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Gilt Bronze or Brass Bathroom Vanity Light Fixture, designed by Sherle Wagner, unsigned, American, circa 1970s. It has been rewired and i...
Brass, Metal, Bronze
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...
Iron
$3,000Sale Price / set|83% Off
Pair of 19th Century English Regency Carved Giltwood Sconces or Wall Appliques
Located in San Francisco, CA
This monumental pair of three-light sconces is hand-carved in mahogany and gilded with yellow and white gold. The delicate ribbon winds upward from the candle cups and ties the bun...
Mahogany, Giltwood
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
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
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
Chrystiane Charles for Maison Charles "Feuilles D'Eau" Gilt Bronze Table Lamp
By Maison Charles, Chrystiane Charles
Located in North Miami, FL
Rare all bronze table lamp "Feuille d'eau" by Chrystiane Charles for Maison Charles. See model lamp feuille d'eau on the catalog of the Maison Charles. Impeccable vintage condition...
Bronze, Brass
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
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 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
$1,103Sale Price / set|20% Off
Classic Regency Table Lamps, 1970s, France
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
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