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.
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
Set of Six Regency-Style Giltwood Wall Sconces, by Panache for Michael Taylor
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Each sconce features a reeded tapering backplate crowned with a carved floral bouquet finial and centered by a carved rosette block, descending to a foliate pendant drop with carved ...
Giltwood
Napoleon Buonapartes Regency Gilt Brass Hall Lantern Supplied by George Bullock
Located in Benington, Herts
Extremely Rare and Important Regency Gilt Brass Hall Lantern Supplied by George Bullock to the Emperor Napoleon Buonaparte in Exile at Longwood House, St Helena 1816. Provenance Su...
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Bronze & Ormolu Fluted Candlestick Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of early 19th century bronze & ormolu fluted candlestick lamps having urn-shaped nozzles above reeded, tapering stems with acanthus leaf dec...
Bronze
Very large ceramic table lamp with Egyptian motifs by Nicolas Blandin Paris
Located in München, DE
Beautiful, very large ceramic table lamp. Designed by Nicolas Blandin, Paris. Made in France. Stunning French design with Egyptian motifs...
Ceramic, Fabric
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
Large original 1980s chrome table lamp by Florian Schulz
Located in München, DE
Large, beautiful original 1980s chrome-plated table lamp. Manufactured by Florian Schulz. Made in Germany. The shade can be rotated 360° and tilted continuously. Very good vintage co...
Metal, Chrome
Large Antique Hand Carved Wooden Wall Lamp, 1950s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Fully functional. With four E14 sockets. Works with 220V and 110V. Wiring is suitable for all countries.
Metal
Old Colony Furniture Co. Regency Style Floor Lamp Table on Brass Casters
Located in West Chester, PA
Top quality floor lamp table by Old Colony Furniture Co. on curved leg tripod base with brass casters. Tagged on underside of table.
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
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
Ralph Lauren Style Regency Brass Candlestick Bouillotte Table Lamp
By Ralph Lauren
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous vintage Regency style brass bouillotte table lamp In the manner of Ralph Lauren USA, Circa Mid-20th Century Measures: 8.13"W x 8.13"D x 26.5"H. Good original vintage c...
Brass
Fantastic Small 70s Palwa Brass Ceiling or Wall Lamp with Faceted Crystal Stones
By Palwa
Located in München, DE
Fantastic and beautiful small 70s Palwa brass ceiling or wall lamp with faceted crystal stones. Very high-quality workmanship and elegant design, frame is made entirely of brass. M...
Crystal, Brass
$11,990 / item
Globe Lantern, Bronze Finish
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
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
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
$11,500 / item
Regency Hall Lantern, Large
Located in Westwood, NJ
Regency hall lantern. This classic lantern is based on a 19th-century six-sided original. Superbly cast, it demonstrates a range of techniques, fr...
Brass
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
Vintage Regency Wire Basket Six Arm Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your home with the whimsical charm and airy elegance of this vintage wire basket chandelier. Evoking the romantic aesthetic of a French ...
Iron
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
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
Large Antique English Regency Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An enormous and stunning antique English Regency style gilt bronze and crystal chandelier. The chandelier is designed with a circular frame suspended by four decorative chains, leadi...
Crystal, Bronze
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
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze Regency style Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine & Decorative Gilt Bronze Chandelier in the Regency taste. France, circa 1920. 8 lights Dimensions: Height 28" Diameter 28" CW5462
Bronze
$5,800 / set
Pair of Maison Jansen Table Lamps
Located in North Miami, FL
These chic and elegant Jansen tables lamps feature brass trim throughout, single pull for light and soft gray/blue panels. A silver-leaf column stem and vintage custom shades (some ...
Brass, Enamel
English Regency Style Monumental Crystal and Brass Tiered Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency style (19/20th century) four tier crystal drop wall sconce with three brass arms.
Crystal, Metal, 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
$4,700Sale Price / set|20% Off
PAIR 1920s French Regency style Gilt Bronze Crystal Beaded Lantern Attrib Bagues
Located in Opa Locka, FL
PAIR French 1920's Regency style Gilt Bronze Crystal "Weave" Hanging Lantern. Heavy very high quality. This pair has 3 lights each. Floral detail on bronze. Rare to have a pair of th...
Bronze
$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
$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
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
Wonderful Pair Vaughan Nichel Glass Flower Bell Jar 3-Light Lantern Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Vaughan Designs Style Nickel Plated Bronze With Blown Glass With Etched Flowers & Leaves, Each Of The Bell Jar Lanterns With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceil...
Bronze, Nickel
$1,750 / set
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...
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
Late-20th Century Mixed Media Faux Bamboo Pagoda Table Lamps With Etched Brass P
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A striking pair of mixed media table lamps featuring pagoda-style silhouettes with faux bamboo framing in a cast resin finish, richly painted in tones of burnished gold and bronze. E...
Faux Bamboo, Resin
$1,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 4 1920s Austrian Sapphire and Pale Pink Cut Crystal Sconces attrib. Palwa
By Palwa
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1920's Set of 4 Austrian Hollywood Regency Sapphire and Pale Pink Cut Crystal Waterfall Wall Sconces. Nickel frames and all crystal intact. 2 lights each. Stunning matching set of 4 ...
Crystal
Pair of 19th Century Silver Gilt Wood Pricket Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th century gilt wood pricket lamps, Italy, circa 19th century. They have been converted to lamps and have been rewired and are ready to use. The height to the tops of the s...
Gesso, Wood
19th Century Swedish Crystal Chandelier
Located in Southampton, NY
19th Century Swedish Crystal White Painted and Gilt Chandelier
Wood
Pair of Midcentury Italian Palm Tree Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic pair of wall sconces crafted in metal with stylized palm tops, faux bamboo trunks and three arms with leaf candle cups, all with a contrived antique finish.
Metal
set of six English 19th century Ormolu and Wedgwood Porcelain sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and complete set of six English 19th century Regency st. Ormolu and Wedgwood Porcelain sconces. Each wonderful two arm sconce displays an elegant backplate with a central ...
Ormolu
Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Three Arm Bouillotte Lamp Tole Shade
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Empire / Neoclassical bronze three candelabra arm having winged graces bouillotte lamp with painted green tole shade, two Edison lights inside.
Bronze, 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
English Regency Style Gilt Lion Head and Snake Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of English Regency-style (20th Century) gilt metal wall sconces with three arms, lion head ornaments, and snake design. (PRICED AS PAIR)
Metal
$6,760 / item
Regency Hall Lantern
Located in Westwood, NJ
Regency hall lantern. This classic lantern is based on a 19th-century six-sided original. Superbly cast, it demonstrates a range of techniques, fr...
Brass
$17,495Sale Price|20% Off
Regency Chandelier, Early 19th Century, Doré Bronze, Crystal, Ireland
Located in Savannah, GA
Early 19th century candle and oil burning chandelier from an Irish manor house. Features include four sets of four linear beveled crystal chain hangers, 16 doré´ bronze candle...
Bronze
$3,250
Regence Style Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Regence style chandelier. Gilt bronze body issuing 8 "S" shaped arms. France, circa 1900 Dimensions: Height 30", diameter 32" 8-ligh...
Bronze
French Regency Style Portoro Multi Color Marble Pair Amazing Lamps
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
French Regency Style Portoro multi color Marble PAIR Amazing lamps With detailed hardware. Measurements are given to the top of the socket without h...
Marble
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...
Giltwood, Mahogany
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
A Small Regency Chandelier By Hancock & Rixon
By Hancock & Rixon
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A five light ormolu mounted regency chandelier of classic tent and basket design, the ornate rose, thistle, and shamrock band issuing scroll arms of serpent form supporting drop hung...
Ormolu
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...
Brass
Wonderful Neoclassical Etched Cut-Crystal Bowl Bronze Chandelier Ormolu Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful neoclassical etched cut-crystal fern bowl with bronze ormolu housing chandelier, this fixture is currently 20" high but maybe adjusted by removing or adding chain.
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
$16,000 / set
Pair of Maison Baguès Crystal & Porcelain Sconces
Located in Southampton, NY
A stunning pair of French gilt-metal, glass and rock crystal wall sconces, attributed to Maison Baguès (circa 1950). Beautifully decorated with glass leaves, a variety of high-quality purple, clear and rock crystals, as well as flower formations. A small porcelain figurines...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Metal
Pair of Regency Style Giltwood Gryphon Wall Sconces
Located in Essex, MA
Each features a gryphon with a ring in its mouth and chains connecting to two taper candle holders, with details of leaves and flowers. Has been...
Other
Vintage Regency Tole Roses Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your space with the romantic charm of this exquisite vintage tole chandelier. A masterful example of Hollywood Regency design, this fixture features a delicate cascade of ...
Stone
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...
Vintage French Empire Regency Style Triple Swan Candelabra Bouillotte Desk Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Regency Style Triple Swan Candelabra Bouillotte Desk Lamp by Wildwood. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 27" H (to finial) x 18" H (to light socket) x 8" W...
Brass
Vintage Coastal Sculptural Metal Tole Palm Leaf Chandelier
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Bring a touch of tropical elegance to your space with this Vintage Metal Tole Palm Tree Chandelier. Featuring a beautifully hand-painted design, this chandelier captures the lush gre...
Metal
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
$5,677Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Italian Brass & Glass Icicles Chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This stunning Midcentury Modern chandelier by Gaetano Sciolari was manufactured in Italy during the 1970s. It is made from highly polished brass, has a beautiful glass drops in the h...
Crystal, Brass