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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
Vintage Regency Painted Swag Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a dramatic statement with this Vintage Regency Painted Swag Lantern, a charming fusion of theatrical design and old-world craftsmanship. This electri...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Lighting

Materials

Glass, Paint

Vintage Regency Gilt Leaf Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency chandelier. Beautiful leaf design with a gilt leaf finish and drop crystals. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal

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
Category

20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Lighting

Materials

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
Category

20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

High Quality of Regence Style Gilt-Bronze Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
About An exceptionally stunning, high quality of Regence style gilt bronze, eight-light chandelier with spreading ring turned stems mounted with female figural terms, above eight ...
Category

Early 20th Century French Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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.
Category

20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Thomas Messenger and Sons 'Atlas' Sculpture Bronze Lamp Base, England circa 1835
By Thomas Messenger
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Thomas Messenger and Sons 'Atlas' Sculpture Silvered Bronze Lamp Base, England circa 1835. English William IV period, bronze table lamp by the Birmin...
Category

19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

English Regency Brass Lantern with Lion Mask, 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Monumental English Regency brass lantern with lion mask is illuminated by a Interior Cluster with six candelabra arms that where originally candle. This Classic Regency Lantern has f...
Category

19th Century British Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

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.
Category

20th Century Italian Regency Lighting

Materials

Metal

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...
Category

19th Century French Antique 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.
Category

1920s French Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century English Regency Sconces
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice pair of English Regency sconces, with two bronze arms and a central tapered column back. The central piece is of cut and mirrored glass,...
Category

19th Century British Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

A fine 19th century English Regency tole and hand painted tea canister lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century English Regency tole lamp. Hand painted in the Chinoiserie design. Fine painting and details. Large pagoda design . Custom wired and shaded
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Tin

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...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass

Outstanding Large French Gilt Bronze Ribbon Bow Lantern Fine Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
An outstanding French gilt bronze ribbon, bow lantern round bent glass panel chandelier fixture.
Category

1920s French Vintage 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

Regency Period Antique Chandelier by John Blades
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An important Regency period ormolu-mounted cut-glass eight-light chandelier by John Blades the main drop hung double band supporting scallop edged drip pan...
Category

1810s Great Britain (UK) Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Chandelier Giltwood
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very fine eight-light giltwood chandelier from a Palm Beach estate.
Category

Early 1900s French Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Wood

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

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...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Period Regency Gilt Bronze & Crystal Dish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine Quality Early 19th Century Ormolu & Cut Crystal Dish Light hung overall with faceted drops, the canopy above the large circular cut crystal dish with a central rising triple t...
Category

1810s English Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Jewel of an English 19th C Silver and Cobalt Blue Glass 6 Arm Candle Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A rare jewel of a chandelier having a gorgeous mix of hallmarked silver plate and glistening cobalt blue glass. The 6 arms are currently for candles, but could easily be electrified ...
Category

19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

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...
Category

1820s English Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Giltwood, Mahogany

Vintage Regency Theodore Alexander Candlestick Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Regency table lamps. Made by the iconic Theodore Alexander group. Beautiful classic candlestick design. Acquired from a Palm...
Category

Late 20th Century North American Regency Lighting

Materials

Wood

Fine Pair Sheffield English Silver Plated Lion Unicorns Horse Shield Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fine pair of sheffield English silver plated lion, unicorns, horse shield back 3 candelabra light sconces.
Category

Early 20th Century English Regency Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate

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...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair French 19th Century Régence Style 3-Light Gilt-Bronze Wall Lights Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Pair of French 19th century Régence (Regency) style three-light gilt-bronze wall lights. The scrolled three light candle-lights, now electrified, above an acanthus leaf design...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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 ...
Category

1970s Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Wonderful Sherle Wagner Reeded X Bronze Sconce Light Panel Glass Box Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Sherle Wagner reeded and X bronze sconce light panel fixture With frosted glass, rewired with a new 4 candelabra porcelain sockets clust...
Category

20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Lighting

Materials

Metal

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.
Category

20th Century Italian Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of English Regency Style Beaded Crystal Pagoda Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Regency-style (20th Century) pagoda-shaped wall sconces with beaded crystals and hanging crystal bells. (PRICED AS Pair)
Category

20th Century English Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal

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...
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Lighting

Materials

Metal

English Recency Style Bronze Elephant Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency-Style (Circa 1840) bronze 4 arm chandelier with elephant heads (originally gas, now fitted for electricity)
Category

19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Regency Style Burled Baluster Diamond Cut-Out Wood Table Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
This lamp is a vintage Regency style pierced burled wood, baluster table lamp from the second half 20th Century. Beautiful wood grain and patina. The most memorable feature is the di...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Lighting

Materials

Satinwood, Burl

Impressive Pair Of Regency Style Scarlet Japanned Wall Lanterns
Located in Kent, Dover
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...
Category

Early 1900s English Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Tin

Regency Eight-Light Gilt Bronze Chandelier
By Hancock & Rixon
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An Unusual Regency period eight-light gilt bronze chandelier the main bronzed band surmounted with eight glass hurricane shades these mounted in fine decorated mounts the band also s...
Category

1810s Great Britain (UK) Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Important Regency Period Dish Light
By Hancock & Rixon
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The top ormolu corona surmounted with four classic regency hanging chains these supporting a knurled and pieced leaf decorated band this surmounted by a bronzed and ormolu mounted fo...
Category

19th Century British Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century Regency Tole Oil Lamps Converted to Electric
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Regency Tole Oil Lamps Converted to Electric Beautiful set purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
Category

19th Century French Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

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...
Category

20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Iron

Pair of English Regency Style Celadon Glass Table Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Regency style (19th Century) celadon glass table lamps with gold chain design and bronze base. Originally oil lamps now fitted with electricity (PRICED AS Pair).
Category

19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Regency Crystal Stag Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage Regency crystal chandelier combines opulence with a touch of rustic elegance, featuring intricate crystal detailing and majesti...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal

19th Century Antique Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Norwood, NJ
Original 19th century French candlelight gilt bronze and crystal chandelier. Simple and elegant original candle light chandelier ha...
Category

1820s French Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Gold Plate, 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...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Ormolu

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...
Category

20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Large Eight-Light Regency Tent and Waterfall Chandelier of the Finest Quality
By Hancock & Rixon
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine regency chandelier of classic tent and waterfall design unusually having two tents divided with a second waterfall both waterfalls with double rosette bands, the main ring iss...
Category

1820s Antique Regency Lighting

Pair of Chinese Red Tole Equestrian Themed Table Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Chinese red and gold tole table lamps with canister-shaped bodies and brass hardware featuring an equestrian scene typical of 19th century...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Regency Lighting

Materials

Metal

Early 19th Century Russian Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, Exceptional
Located in Buchanan, MI
Early 19th century Russian gilt bronze and crystal chandelier, exceptional proportions and details. Extra tall candles to ac...
Category

19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Pair Regency Style Bronze, Polychrome, and Battersea Enamel Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This pair of English Regency style partial gilt and polychrome painted sconces feature oval Battersea type enamel on copper "Beau Brummell" portrait miniatures.
Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Wonderful French Pair Louis XVI Bronze Urn Garland Flame Empire Caldwell Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Pair Louis XVI / Empire / Regency Style Gilt Bronze Urn Garland Swag Flame Top 3 Candelabra Light Sconces In The Manner Of E.F. Caldwell
Category

20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of English Regency Floral and Game Mounted Gilt Sconces, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English Regency gilt bronze sconces with ribbon motif, oak leaf and acorn motif, three scrolled French horns, game mounts, and terminating with tassels, Late 18th Century.
Category

1790s English Antique Regency Lighting

Pair of English Regency Style Egyptian Pilaster Table Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Regency style (19th-20th century) terra-cotta Egyptian pilaster form classical figures of women mounted as table lamps.  
Category

Early 20th Century English Regency Lighting

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage French Regency Style Brass Swans Candelabra Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Regency Style Brass Swans Candelabra Table Lamps with Pleated Shades- a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 26" H (to finial) x 18.5" H (to light socket) x 10...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair Two-Light Silver Plated Wall Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair silvered bronze 2-light wall lights (sconces) in the English Regency style
Category

20th Century French Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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.
Category

20th Century French Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Early 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Candlestick Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of early 19th century bronze & ormolu Candlesticks, having fishscale engine-turned sconces above tapering stems with spiral engine-turning supported on circular bases. (Now...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Wonderful Large French Bronze Regency Empire Etched Glass Panel Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large french bronze regency empire style etched panel glass lantern fixture with 3 candelabra lights on the interior.
Category

20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of English Regency Gilt Bronze Sphinx Table Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Regency style (19th Century) gilt bronze Aladdin style table lamps with sphinx on 3 legs (PRICED AS Pair).
Category

19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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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