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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
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

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Nickel

An Exceptionally Large 12 Light Regency Chandelier Attributed To John Blades
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A very fine Regency chandelier of tent and waterfall design, the drop hung pillar and file cut dishes, cascading to a graduating tent this draped to the main decorative band, support...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting

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Ormolu

Early 19th Century Regency Carved Giltwood Eagle Wall Sconces
Located in Southall, GB
A very fine pair of Early 19th Century Regency hand carved giltwood Eagle Wall Sconces. Original designed to hold candles, they have sympathetically modified for electricity. Exqu...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

A Pair of Early 19th Century English Candelabra
Located in Canton, MA
A pair of cut glass and bronze candelabra. Regency Style, Made in England, C. 1815. Step cut base and candle cups. Bronze Foliate stem and base. Crystals hang from cut glass bobeches...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting

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Glass

Antique Regency Bronze & Amber Glass Pendant Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Antique Regency ceiling lantern made of bronze and adorned with amber glass panels. This is a stunning piece that adds vintage charm and warm illumination to any interior with its el...
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Early 20th Century American Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of Gilded Spiral Baluster Lamps
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1910 A pair of Edwardian spiral turned baluster lamps with gilded and ebonised sections all supported on a circular plinth base, now converted as lamps. Height 40.50...
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Early 20th Century English Regency Lighting

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Wood

Pair English Georgian Style Cut Crystal Sconces Attributed to Moses Lafount
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
In the 1790s Moses Lafount invented a new design for chandeliers, candelabra, and wall brackets (sconces). The essence of the design was that the arms ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Regency Onyx Candlestick Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Regency table lamps. Beautiful candlestick style in onyx. Incredible coloration and veining in the stone. Fully restored with all new wiring and hardware. ...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Lighting

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Paul Ferrante Silver Metal & French Crystal Chandelier, 1990s
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Paul Ferrante Silver Metal & French Crystal Chandelier. Featuring a rock crystal peat as the upper centerpiece and thick high quality French crystals throughout. Additional inform...
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20th Century American Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Signed Geyer Dresden Cut Crystal and Brass Dual Socket Floor Lamp
By Geyer Dresden
Located in west palm beach, FL
A gorgeous vintage crystal and brass floor lamp with crystal ball pulls signed by artist Geyer Dresden. Acquired at a Palm Beach estate.
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1960s American Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Putti Style Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Regency table lamps. Done in the manner of thr Putti style cherubs. A chic glazed ceramic finish with a bright white color. Fully restored with all new Wir...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Lighting

Materials

Metal

Vintage Late 20th Century Regency Gilt Bamboo Spiral Chandelier
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency spiral chandelier. A chic gilt bamboo center post with a spiral ring of small lanterns. Perfect in a tall stairwell! Acquired...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Lighting

Materials

Metal

A set of three French 19th century Regence st. Ormolu sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive set of three French 19th century Regence st. Ormolu sconces after a model by Charles Andrew Boulle. The sconces have an impressive circular backplate with five large...
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19th Century French Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Ormolu

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

Vintage Mid 20th Century Regency Murano Glass Rings Chandelier
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Regency chandelier. A chic Italian fixture with gorgeous two color Murano glass rings. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Antique English Regency Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A Large Antique English Regency Style Gilt bronze and cut crystal multi light chandelier of superb craftsmanship. This fine chandelier is embellished with a large cut crystal circula...
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20th Century English Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Blue Marbleized Paper Candlestick Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of blue marbleized paper candlestick lamps. Black square marble base. As found, original matching paper clip on lampshades are included. Newly re...
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1950s American Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Marble, Brass

Vintage Regency Crackle Glazed Ceramic Lamps on Alabaster - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Regency table lamps. A brilliant Apple green urn shape in a crackle glaze finish. Rest on an incredible pair of vintage solid Alabaster plinths. Fully rest...
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Late 20th Century North American Regency Lighting

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Italian Gold Laurel Leaf Wall Light, 1950s
Located in Hastings, GB
An exceptional 1950s Italian laurel leaf wall light in gold leaf gilt finish. The light has three lamp holders, each taking a single e14 (small screw in bu...
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1950s Italian Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Metal

Vintage Regency Blanc De Chine Glazed Ceramic Lamp
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Regency table lamp. Monumental in size and frame. Beautiful Blanc de Chine design with a gilt plinth. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Late 20th Century North American Regency Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Vintage Regency Restored Murano Glass Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Regency table lamps. Made by the Murano group in Italy. Beautiful gold coloration makes it the perfect neutral for so many spaces. Acquired from a Palm Bea...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Lighting

Materials

Metal

Wonderful Caldwell Bronze Tassel Beveled Panel Glass Lantern Fixture Pendent
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Gilt Bronze Tassel Beveled Panel Crystal / Glass Lantern Fixture In The Manner Of E.F. Caldwell, This Pendent Is Fitted With An Edison Light.
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20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of 19th C Style Giltwood Venetian Rope Table Lamp by Randy Esada Designs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
19th century Style Giltwood Venetian Rope Table Lamp by Randy Esada Designs for PROSPR Additional information: Materials: Giltwood, Rope Color: Gold Brand: Randy Esada Designs...
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21st Century and Contemporary Regency Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

Vintage Floor Lamp with Silver Overlay, Made in France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Vintage Floor Lamp with Silver Overlay, Made in France. This stunning and elegant floor lamp is a timeless addition to any home décor. Crafted with utmost attention t...
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1970s French Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid 20th Century Regency Crystal Rod Chandelier After Venini
Located in west palm beach, FL
An exceptional vintage Regency chandelier. Monumental in size and drama. After the venerable Venini group. Heavy crystal rods and ball pendants. Just breathtaking. Rods hook on to a ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Regency Style Brass Sconces, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of Regency style brass candlestick sconces. Slender curved arms that support a single capital are decorated with brass tassels and rope. Supported on turned baluster shaped ba...
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Late 20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

circa 1930s Regency Brass Hand Painted Floor Standing Lamp Lion Hairy Paw Feet
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in France circa 1930 brass and hand painted floor standing lamp of very fine order with Lion's hairy paw feet A super decor...
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1930s English Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

Fantastic Small 70s Palwa Brass Ceiling or Wall Lamp with Faceted Crystal Stones
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...
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1970s German Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal, 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

Antique Pair of Mid-19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Candlestick Lamps
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Mid-19th Century bronze & ormolu Candlesticks having reeded sconces above leaf scrolled reeded tapering stems with leaf scroll & lion’s paw triform bases.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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, Brass, Silver Plate

Pair of Elegant Gold Plated Italian 1980s Floral Regency Murano Glass Sconces
Located in München, DE
Pair of elegant Italian 1980s floral Hollywood Regency design wall lamps. Stunning beautiful elaborate design with many details. Made in Italy. The iron frame is completely gilded....
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1980s Italian Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Gold Plate, Iron

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...
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1950s Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Marble

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

Bent Lucite Ribbon Chandelier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- 18"H, 13"dia, 18" chain - Bent lucite ribbon pendant light with brass frame and metal chain circa 1980s - Hardwired and ready to hang - Acce...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

1980s Large Wide Italian Gilt Florentine Wall Lamp with Three Sockets
Located in München, DE
Large, wide Florentine wall lamp from the 1980s with three sockets, made in Italy. Beautiful design with many details. Many large curved leaves. Very high quality processed. Entir...
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1980s Italian Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Gold Plate, Iron

Samson Porcelain Ornithological Vase
Located in Montreal, QC
This lamp is both highly decorative and useful. It is by Samson, hard paste, unlike Derby and is spuriously marked Derby. As is sometimes the case, the bird painting is of excellent ...
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1850s French Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Impressive Pair Of Regency Style Scarlet Japanned Wall Lanterns
Located in London, GB
An impressive pair of English Regency style scarlet and gilt japanned tapering, pagoda shaped wall lanterns. With mercury mirror glass back plates and a gilt bronze acanthus single a...
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Early 1900s English Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Tin

18th Century Style Gregorius Pineo Giltwood 7 Arm Chandelier
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Priced each. 18th century Style Gregorius Pineo Giltwood 7 Arm Chandelier.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

Set of Four 19th Century Regency Carved Ebonized & Gilt Lions Head Wall Lights
Located in Southall, GB
Lions can be found on English heraldry and in sculptures as a symbol of national heritage. Four lions are stand guard at the base of Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square. If you walk past Number 10 Downing Street...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

Antique 6 Arm 18 Light French Regency Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century antique bronze chandelier manufactured in France. Features six arms with a hub of three candlestick lights each. Takes 18 standard candelabra style lightbulbs. Cle...
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Early 20th Century French Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Chapman Regency Style Faux Bamboo Glass and Brass Table Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
A new old stock vintage chapman lamp in the Regency style. Constructed in brass and glass to visually simulate bamboo. Original tag affixed. Mea...
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20th Century American Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

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...
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Early 20th Century French Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Regency Restored Italian Murano Glass Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
An exceptional pair of vintage Regency table lamps. Two stunning Murano glass lamps in a swirl design and rare champagne color. Fully restored wi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

Comare Lamp by Gino Vistosi, 1972
Located in Philadelphia, PA
You're chilling in your living room, vibes are good, and this badass Italian midcentury handblown Murano glass pendant light designed by Gino Vistosi in 1972 is casting the most mesm...
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1970s Italian Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

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

Pair of 20th Century Bronze Hurricane Votive Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Votive lanterns having an upturned glass shade resting upon a bronze pillared stem with brass accents along the top and base, circa 1920s.
Category

Early 20th Century European Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Onion Bulb Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Regency table lamps. Brilliant blue onion bulbs on lucite plinths. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Lucite

Vintage Regency Quilted Plaster Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage table lamps. Chic plaster body with a chic quilted design. Tie detail at the top. Fully restored with all new wiring and hardware. Acquired from a Palm Bea...
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Late 20th Century North American Regency Lighting

Materials

Plaster

Huge Pair of Rose Tarlow Melrose House Giltwood Light Wall Sconces
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Huge pair of Rose Tarlow melrose house giltwood light wall sconces. Each carved from solid wood and hand gilded and paint decorated.
Category

2010s Regency Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

Vintage Regency Frederick Cooper Faux Bamboo Brass Tray Side Table Floor Lamp
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous vintage Regency style Frederick Cooper faux bamboo wood and etched brass tray side table floor lamp. Features solid wood carved faux bamboo base having four legs conjoined with X stretcher and a superb etched solid brass tray...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Val Saint Lambert Cranberry Red Etched Glass Bell Jar Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Val Saint Lambert Cranberry / Red With Etched Glass And Brass Hardware And Band Bell Jar Lantern Fixture Fitted With A 3 Candelabra Cluster, Rewired And Accompanied By Ch...
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20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

French Regency Gilt Chandelier or Pendant Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Regency Gilt Chandelier or Pendant Lamp, France, circa 1940s or earlier. It appears to have been a candle fixture that was later...
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1940s French Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Metal

Wonderful Vaughan Designs Regency Square Polished Nickel Glass Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Vaughan Designs Regency square polished nickel glass lantern fixture.
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20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Nickel

White & Gold Regency Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of white and gold regency style table lamps. White metal vases with gold painted details support milk glass torchieres or uplighters. These in turn support metal toleware shad...
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Mid-20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Metal

1930s French Silver Plated Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930s French silver plated basis small light fixture with ribbon design and Opaline glass inside. Dealer: G302YP
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1930s French Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Regency Solid Marble Balustrade Lamp
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Regency lamp. A beautiful solid marble with gorgeous vein detail. The top of the lap has the most amazing hand painted faux marbling...
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Regency Lighting

Materials

Marble

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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