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Regency Lighting

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
Pair 19thc French Regency Bronze with Cut Crystal Single Light Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 19thc French Regency Bronze with Cut Crystal Wall Sconces. Single light, original unelectrified state. Highly detailed flora form. Very high quality castings.
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1880s French Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Brass and Porcelain Table Lamp with Ormolu, circa 1890
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique French porcelain and brass table lamp with shade, France circa 1890. Impressive mirror noir vase lamp with a gilded brass ormolu base and acanthus leaf detail. The body feat...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Regency Lighting

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Brass, Ormolu

One of... Large Hollywood Regency German Vintage Brass Leaves Wall Light Sconce
Located in Berlin, DE
One of... Large beautiful rare solid brass wall light. Germany, 1960s. Measurements: Lamp sockets: 3
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Mid-20th Century German Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

Italian Tole and Brass Pineapple and Palm Leaf Chandelier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Eight light chandelier crafted in brass and painted metal in a classic composition with palm fronds at the top over a tole pineapple with brass leaves. The eight tole palm leaf arms ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Regency Lighting

Materials

Metal

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...
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1970s German Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Exceptional Regency Gilt Bronze Cut Crystal Center Bowl Empire Baltic Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
An exceptional French Regency gilt bronze and cut crystal center bowl Empire / Baltic eight-arm chandelier dressed with 3 tiers of crystal drops and c...
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Early 20th Century French Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair 1920's French Regency Gold Bronze 3 Tiered Strass Crystal Waterfall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Extra High Quality Pair of 1920's French Regency style Gold Bronze Framed 3 Tiered Austrian Strass Brilliant Crystal Waterfall Wall Sconces. The light refraction from this cut cryst...
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1920s French Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Italian, Neoclassical, Montgolfier, Chandelier, Glass, 8 lights, 1780 - 1820
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Wonderful and rare Italian chandelier in the "Montgolfière" - Hot Air Balloon - style dating from the end of the 18th – beginning of the the 19th century (circa 1780 - 1820). Built around an exceptional glass column made of a single piece of glass (75 cm) which surmounts and holds a gold leaf gilded cup. 8 solid glass arms illuminate the chandelier. At the top of the chandelier a crown of almond beads and drops forms the canopy. The chandelier is then festooned with garlands of almond shaped beads and drops. Garlands festoon from the top to a circular ring in the middle. The garlands then festoon from the circular ring and are attached to a central piece underneath. This style is typical of hot air balloon and Regency chandeliers. At the end of the 18th century, under the reign of Louis XVI, King of France, the Montgolfier brothers invented the Montgolfière. This invention inspired cabinetmakers and decorators of the 18th and 19th centuries. Hot air balloon chairs...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass

French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Three Candelabras Bouillotte Lamp Tole Shade
Located in Roslyn, NY
An Empire / neoclassical bronze three candelabras light Bouillotte lamp with tole shade Retaining made in Italy tag.
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20th Century Italian Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful Pair French Doré Bronze Cobalt Blue Glass Crystal Regency Chandeliers
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of French doré bronze with cobalt blue center shaft, ball and accent cuos on each of the 12 lights, adorned with crystals to these Regency / neoclassical chandeliers.
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1920s French Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Early 19th Century Ormolu Candlestick Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of early 19th Century ormolu Candlesticks having beaded nozzles, supported on tapering stems with lion's paw feet ending on engine turned circular bases. Now converted to lamp...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting

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Ormolu

Wonderful French Bronze Mounted Diamond Cut Crystal Nesle Semi Flush Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Bronze Mounted With Diamond Faceted Cut Crystal Center Crystal Semi Flush Mount 3 Candelabra Light Fixture The Height Is Adjustable By Adding Or Removing Chain.
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20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

A Very Fine Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Magnificent Gilt Bronze Chandelier in the Regency taste featuring five shaped arms in two tiers, Maiden masks of busts. France, circa 1900. Dimensions: Height 46" Diameter 46" CW5094
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Early 1900s French Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Porthole Ceiling Light in Polished Nickel by Vaughan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Porthole Ceiling Light in Polished Nickel by Vaughan Designs, a stunning addition to your interior décor that seamless...
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Early 2000s American Regency Lighting

Materials

Nickel

Nineteenth century brass hallway lantern
Located in London, GB
A nineteenth century brass hallway lantern, each bracket with greek key scroll to the top and terminating in an anthemion mount, the frame with evidence of old worn gilt-lacquered su...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

French Gilt Brass Bouillotte Library Ceiling Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Gilt Brass Bouillotte Library Ceiling Light A lovely piece, adapted from an original oil lamp, the lamp has 3 brass sconces, we can see the 3 secretary birds set on the oil...
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19th Century Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of 20th Century Régence Style Gilt Bronze Five-Light Figural Wall Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large pair of Régence style gilt bronze five-light figural wall lights after the antique, each with a ribbon-tied backplate suspending a plumed helmet and centered by a Medusa mask...
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Late 20th Century French Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Regency Hall Lantern, Medium
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

Regency Style French Lantern-Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Very beautiful Regency Style Vintage Lantern-Chandelier. Made of bronze and glass. Circa 1960s. Pendant with pressed glass offer a comfortable appearance of the lantern, which is t...
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1960s Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Stiffel White Ginger Jar Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Regency style brass and white ceramic Stiffel lamps with thin gold band. Cast flame detail. In good working condition. Please note of wear consistent with age. Rewired. Shade...
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1960s American Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Empire Regency Style Brass Candlestick Bouillotte Desk Table Lamp with Swans (B)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Empire Regency Style Brass Candlestick Bouillotte Desk Table Lamp with Swans (B). Item features 3 decorative candle sticks, brass lower dish, 3 winged swans, solid brass form...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

Vintage Regency Burnished Brass Lantern
Located in west palm beach, FL
Illuminate your home with the timeless elegance of the Vintage Regency Burnished Brass Lantern. Crafted in classic American style, this lantern features a beautifully burnished brass...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

Italian Regency Style Carved Giltwood Pineapple & Gilt Metal Tole Sconces -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of 1960s regency style carved pineapple sconces with gilt metal tole fronds. They are not electrified.Both sconces have a chippy patina. My shipping is for the Conti...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Lighting

Materials

Metal

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.
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20th Century Italian Regency Lighting

Materials

Metal

Vintage Regency Chinoiserie Table Lamps by SUNSET COSCO Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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1970s Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Regency Ralph Lauren Silver Plate English Urn Lamp
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embodying timeless sophistication and classic design, this vintage table lamp by Ralph Lauren is a stunning example of Regency-style elegance. The lamp features a beautifully proport...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate

19th C. English Regency Waterfall Silver Plate & Crystal Chandelier / Gasolier
Located in Charleston, SC
This Regal English Regency Waterfall Chandelier / Gasolier is Silver Plate & Crystal with Eight Arms and attributed to F. & C. Osler of Birmingham fr...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass

Set of three beautiful 60s Italian ceiling or wall lamps by Banci Firenze Italy
Located in München, DE
Set of three elegant, rare 1960s Florentine ceiling or wall lamps. Manufacturer is Banci Firenze. Made in Italy. Very elegant Italian design made entirely of gold-plated metal. The l...
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1960s Italian Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Pair Tall Italian Giltwood Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair tall carved giltwood and brass Italian lamps. Untouched original finish. Newly wired with 3 way sockets, clear wire and plugs. Measures 35.5" to top of sockets. Ready to use. Go...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Urn Caldwell Two Candelabra Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of French Empire / Neoclassical Gilt Dore Bronze Urn Form E.F. Caldwell Style Two Candelabra Sconces
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20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Wonderful Petite Regency Bronze Octagonal Brass Glass Panel Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Petite Regency Style Bronze / Brass Octagonal Glass Panel 3 Candelabra Light Lantern Fixture
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20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Regency Carved Giltwood Sconces or Wall Appliques
Located in Miami, FL
This monumental pair of three-light sconces is hand-carved gilded gold. The delicate ribbon winds upward from the candle cups and ties the bundle of wheat sheaves, ending in a crowni...
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1890s English Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Wood

Italian Geometric Table Lamps, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A pair of sculptural/geometrical table lamps made in Italy around 1970. Composed of a chrome and brass structure, the lamps feature a ball shaped geometrical body. Topped with round ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Vaughan Regency Pair Greek Key Polished Nickel Frosted Glass Flush Mount Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Regency Style Pair Of Greek Key Design Polished Nickel And Frosted Glass Shade 2 Candelabra Light Flush Mount Fixtures Each Sol Separately
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20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass, Nickel

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.
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20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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...
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1970s French Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Elongated Crystal Regency Tent and Bag Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Regency, tent and bag style, crystal chandelier has lovely brass fleurets, and crystal ropes, swags, and pendants; forming an elegant, elongated appe...
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1920s Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Regency Hunter Green and Gold Painted Tole Curved Lantern Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A classy pair of Regency style sconces having lantern shape with curved glass, aged mirror backs, single 40 watt socket in each, and lovely dark hunter green and gold painted tole. By Vaughn Lighting.
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1970s American Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Metal

Regency Tent-and-Basket Silver Plate & Crystal Chandelier / Gasolier Eight Light
Located in Charleston, SC
Elegant Silver Plate & Crystal Regency Tent-and-Basket Chandelier / Gasolier with Eight crystal arms, made in England in the mid Nineteenth Century. The Regency Chandelier has a thre...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Silver Plate

Pair of Regency Style Italian Tole Pineapple Table Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty pair of Italian table lamps having painted metal pineapples highlighted with leather leaves on classic painted metal urns with a double plinth.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Lighting

Materials

Metal

Vaughan Regency Greek Key Brass Star Frosted Glass Crystal Flush Mount 7 Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Set Of 7 Vaughan Regency Greek Key Brass Rim With Star Pattern Glass / Crystal Frosted Shade Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture With 2 Candelabra sockets *Each Fixture Sold Sep...
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20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

Regency Gilt Brass Hall Lantern
Located in London, GB
A Regency gilt brass hall lantern, the crown, brackets and frieze elaborately embellished with foliate fronds, the six light fitment suspended within the glazed body. Fantastic quali...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Pair Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Mounted Cut Crystal Ormolu Urns Lamps
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Mounted & Cut Crystal Ormolu Urns / Lamps In The Manner And Style Of Baccarat 26" is just the height to the socket, harp is interchangeable
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20th Century French Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

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

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

Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Vase Table Lamps - A Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a bold pop of color to your space with this stunning pair of vintage regency glazed ceramic vase lamps. Featuring a classic curved silhouette and a vibrant sunny yellow glaze, th...
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Lucite

Globe Lantern, Bronze 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 bronzed brass finials and acanthus top. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

Italian Murano and Onyx Marble Gold Gilt Desk or Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A small Italian Murano art glass and onyx marble desk or table lamp, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Table lamp has beautiful details; onyx marble and gold gilt metal base with paw fe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Lighting

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Onyx, Marble, Metal

Superb Regency Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Superb Regency style gilt bronze chandelier. Exquisite detail. Original bright and matte finish. 16 lights in two tiers. France, circa 1900. Dimensions: Height 46" Diameter 36".
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Early 1900s French Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

19thc French Regency Gilt Bronze/ Rock Crystal Chinoiserie Wall Lamp/ Sconce
Located in Opa Locka, FL
This is a very rare piece of lighting. 19thc. French Gilt Bronze with Rock Crystal "Chioiserie" Hand Painted Panelled Wall Lamp/ Sconce. Amethyst rock crystal and clear rock crystal....
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1860s French Antique Regency Lighting

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Bronze

19th C English Mirrored Bronze and Crystal Sconces by James Green
Located in Charleston, SC
These Regency style sconces were made in England in the late-19th century, circa 1880. The sconces have a bronze frame, three candles and a mirrored center that is decorated with cry...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze, Silver Plate

Vintage Pair of Tete-du-Femme Plaster Table Lamps After Alberto Giacometti, PAIR
Located in North Miami, FL
Wonderful pair of painted plaster Tête de Femme table lamps after the original by Alberto Giacometti, designed circa 1930's. A classic design with singular presence. The wiring is o...
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1960s French Vintage Regency Lighting

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Plaster

Solid Bronze Midcentury Ceiling Sputnik Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A very great form language. Beautifully elaborated flowers, very harmonious in overall appearance. Very good quality. Fully functional. Each with an eight E14 sockets. Works with 2...
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1960s German Vintage Regency Lighting

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Bronze

Vintage Italian Gold Leaf Palm Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Gold Leaf Italian Metal Palm Chandelier. Meticulously made in the 1950s. Rich patinaed Gold Leaf finish completely rewired with new American candelabra sockets with natural b...
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1950s Italian Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Steel, Gold Leaf

Pair of Double 3-Light Solid Bronze Wall Lights, Germany, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A very great form language. Beautifully elaborated flowers, very harmonious in overall appearance. Very good quality. This lamp can be used as either a wall or ceiling lam...
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1960s German Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

1950's Italian Regency Crystal Flower and Petal Hanging Lantern
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1950's Italian Regency Crystal Flower and Petal Hanging Lantern by Banci Firenze. Beautiful lighting from Banci.
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1950s Italian Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Pair Columned Table Lamps Chrome Finish with Silk Black White Lampshades
Located in Brescia, IT
This pair of elegant columned table lamps, has the pyramid trunk lamp shades in black and white silk fabric. EU wiring included. USA/GB wiring ava...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Regency Lighting

Materials

Metal

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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Lighting

Materials

Metal

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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