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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
Georgia Jacob Rare 'Fruit D'ange' Lamp, 1970s
Located in Oirlo, LI
Very beautiful and rare 'Fruit D'ange' lamp, as the French call it. A classic example of French design. The base is made of ceramic and resembles an antique column with a fruit bowl...
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1970s French Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric, Acrylic

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

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

French Gilt Brass Bouillotte Library Ceiling Light
Located in Chillerton, 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

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...
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19th Century British Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century Italian 6 Bulb Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Immerse your space in the opulence of the 19th Century with this resplendent Italian gilt chandelier. Meticulously restored, it gleams anew with its shimmering gold finish. Freshly r...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique 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.
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20th Century Italian Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

Antique Chandelier Giltwood
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very fine eight-light giltwood chandelier from a Palm Beach estate.
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Early 1900s French Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Wood

Regency Palmette Cloche Lantern, Brass
Located in Westwood, NJ
Regency Palmette Cloche lantern, this three-light lantern design features intricate metalwork and a decorative hand-blown globe. The acanthus leaf Palme...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

Wonderful Large Vaughan Gilt Bronze 6-Light Regency Curved Beveled Glass Lantern
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large Vaughan Design style gilt bronze 6-light Regency curved beveled glass lantern fixture Rewired and comes with chain and canopy.
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20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful Pair French Regency Cut Crystal Ormolu Gilt Bronze Column Lamps
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of French Regency Style Faceted Cut Crystal & Ormolu Gilt Bronze Column Form Table Lamps, Completely Rewired With New Sockets
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20th Century French Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

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...
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1820s Antique Regency Lighting

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...
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19th Century French Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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

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

Wonderful Patinated Bronze Petite Rounded Glass 3-Light Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful patinated bronze petite rounded glass 3-light lantern fixture.
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20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair Regency Style Lion Silver Plate Sconces Stamped Gebelein, Boston
Located in Charleston, SC
This Regal Pair of Regency Style Silver Plate Lion Mask Two Arm Sconces where made in the early Twentieth Century in Boston by Gebelein Silversmiths. The...
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Early 20th Century American Regency Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Pair of 19th Century Regency period Gilt Bronze Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
An unusual pair of English Regency period gilt bronze wall lights raised on scrolled ‘wolfhead’ and coronet supports with triple lustres above winged angels. The lustres, terminating...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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.
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Late 20th Century American Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal

A Pair of Regency Style Tole Peinte Table Lamps with Black Lampshades
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 20th c., a pair of Regency style tole peinte table lamps made of polychrome painted sheet metal. Each lamp is decorated with a charming ...
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Early 20th Century American Regency Lighting

Materials

Metal

Vintage Regency Plaster Bird Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of refined elegance to your space with these vintage Regency plaster bird lamps. Featuring intricately sculpted bird motifs perched on o...
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Lighting

Materials

Plaster

Wonderful English Regency Hansom Bronze Large 6 Light Lantern Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful English Regency Style Hansom Gilt Bronze Large 6 Candelabra Light Lantern Chandelier, the Fixture Comes With Chain Canopy And Mounting Hardware For Installation.
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20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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...
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20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Austrian Regency Gilt Bronze Foliage and Crystal Chandeliers, C. 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Austrian Regency sixteen light gilt bronze foliage filigree and medallion crystal chandeliers. Originally candle powered and have been electrified. Early 19th Century
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1810s Austrian Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Vintage Boho Bronze Bird Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Illuminate your space with timeless charm using this pair of vintage boho bronze bird lamps. Each lamp features an intricately detailed bronze bird pe...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Eagle Carved Regency Empire Giltwood Twin Light Wall Appliques Sconces
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of Regency Empire taste giltwood wall light Appliques with eagle carved detailing A very decorative pair of wall sconces, designed to ...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

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

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
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1920s French Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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...
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1810s Great Britain (UK) Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Ormolu

Vintage Regency Brass Twist Candlestick Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
This elegant pair of vintage Regency brass twist candlestick lamps exudes timeless sophistication with their unique twisted design and gleam...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

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
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20th Century 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

Pair of Brass Etched Glass Three Light Chandelier Bell Jar Lanterns
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​Stunning Pair of Brass Etched Glass Three Light Chandelier Bell Jar Lanterns Dimensions : 16" Tall X 8" Round This pair of vintage bell jar lanterns have gorgeous etched glass and...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

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
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Tin

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

Large heavy 1970s brass crystal glass flower ceiling lamp by Ernst Palme
Located in München, DE
Very elegant, ​​rare 1970s brass crystal glass flower chandelier by Ernst Palme. Made in Germany. The complete frame with all screws, rod and canopy are made of shiny brass. All crys...
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1970s German Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Vintage Regency Glass Floral Lamp After Murano
Located in west palm beach, FL
This Vintage Regency Glass Floral Lamp After Murano is a stunning example of timeless elegance and artistry. The lamp features a beautifully crafted glass base adorned with intricate...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Lighting

Materials

Metal

Wonderful Neoclassical Etched Cut-Crystal Bowl Bronze Chandelier Ormolu Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Neoclassical / Regency Faceted And Etched Feather Cut-Crystal Bowl With Dore Bronze Chandelier Having Crystal Drops Throughout, This Ormolu Fixture Has 3 Candelabra Light...
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20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Beautiful rare original 1970s Florian Schulz brass pendant light with pulley sys
Located in München, DE
Original 1970s Florian Schulz brass pendant light with counterweight, height adjustable. Beautiful minimalist high-quality design in very good vintage condition with a great light pa...
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1970s German Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

Elaborate Regency Three Light Candelabra Attributed to Hancock & Rixion
By Hancock & Rixon
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An elaborate three light candelabra with a pillar and file cut base mounted with a central silver band decorated with finely feather cut rosettes and hung with rounded rule drops sur...
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1820s English Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate

Wonderful Vaughan Pumpkin Brass Glass Bell Jar 2-Light Lantern Pendent Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Designs "Pumpkin Globe" Brass & Blown Glass Bell Jar Lantern With A 2 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, Canopy And Mounting Hardware.
Category

20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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

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

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, Ormolu, Bronze

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, Tin, Bronze

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...
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1810s English Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

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

Globe Lantern, Nickel 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 nickel finish finials...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

Wonderful French Ormolu Bronze Filigree Swag Three Light Large Regency Lantern
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Ormolu Bronze Filigree Swag Three Candelabra Light Large Regency Style Lantern Fixture Completely Rewired With New Sockets
Category

20th Century French Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Small Ormolu Mounted Regency Chandelier by John Blades
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine Regency chandelier of tent and basket design with double ormolu bands issuing six diamond cut glass candle nozzles, the chandelier is hung with double cut rectangular spangles...
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1810s English Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Ormolu

Regency Style Black Painted Tole Canister Mounted as Lamp
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique Black painted tole canister mounted as lamp with handsomely illustrative English coat of arms motif and Greek key borders, early 20th century. *S...
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Early 20th Century English Regency Lighting

Materials

Metal

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.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Classical Regency Style Pair of Caldwell Sconces, circa 1920s
Located in Charleston, SC
Grand pair of Caldwell scones with elegant crystal sunburst and fine bronze neoclassical frame. This pair of sconces has two candle arms and are in the Robert Adam style.
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Early 20th Century American Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Vintage Regency Louis XV Style Bronze Lantern
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Regency lantern. Done in the Louis VX style with. Bronze frame and gold finish. Inset glass panels. Perfect for your foyer or as a glamorous chandelier in your din...
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Early 20th Century North American Regency Lighting

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Pair of Regency Style Rosewood Finish Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Regency style faux rosewood finish lamps. Measures: 35.25 H (top of finial). Base: 5.5 diameter Shades not included.
Category

1940s Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Rosewood

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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