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.
Grand Bronzed Regency Style Hallway Lantern
Located in London, GB
A large bronzed hallway lantern with anthemion mounts, c.2000. A substantial and boldly conceived Regency style glazed lantern with five light suspended chandelier within. Re-wired a...
Brass
English Regency Style Monumental Crystal and Brass Tiered Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency style (19/20th century) four tier crystal drop wall sconce with three brass arms.
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Pair of English Regency Style Bronze Dore Table Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Regency-style (19th Century) bronze dore table lamps, originally for oil, with classic figures in relief on 3 legged base (PRICED AS Pair).
Bronze
Wonderful Neoclassical Wedgwood Jasper Signed E.F. Caldwell Ormolu Bronze Lamp
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful And Rare Neoclassical / Regency Pale Blue And White Wedgwood / Jasper With Concave Sides With White Classical Figures, Rams Heads In The Top Corners And Floral Swag Relie...
Bronze, Ormolu
Beautiful 1970s gold-plated 5-arm tall metal chandelier by Hans Kögl
By Hans Kögl
Located in München, DE
Beautiful 1970s gold-plated 5-arm metal chandelier by Hans Kögl. Hans Kögl was a famous lighting and table designer. He worked with natural shapes such as palm leaves and other plant...
Metal, Gold Plate
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...
Bronze
Vintage Regency Carved Wood Floor Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this exquisite vintage Regency-style floor lamp, featuring a meticulously hand-carved wooden base adorned with intricate leaf motifs. The warm, natural woo...
Wood
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...
Ormolu, Bronze
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...
Metal
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...
Glass, Paint
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...
Gold Plate, Bronze
Vintage French Empire Regency Style Triple Swan Candelabra Bouillotte Desk Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Regency Style Triple Swan Candelabra Bouillotte Desk Lamp by Wildwood. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 27" H (to finial) x 18" H (to light socket) x 8" W...
Brass
Vintage 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.
Ceramic, Wood
C1900s pair of Regency style mirrored brass sconces
Located in London, GB
A nice pair of brass scones in Regency style from the early 1900s with oval mirrored inserts. Unwired with two candles
Brass
Natural Bleached Wood Elephant Sconces wth Linen Shades
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing pair of hand-carved, bleached Wood Elephant Wall Sconces with custom-made chocolate brown linen half shades. Antique brass finials. A large and dramatic addition to any room....
Metal
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...
Bronze, Ormolu
Sean Lavin “Kenway” LED Brass Pendant for Visual Comfort, Modern Geometric Chand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking modern LED pendant designed by Sean Lavin for Visual Comfort, part of the acclaimed Kenway Collection. Defined by its architectural geometry, the Kenway Pendant features ...
Brass
Pair of Regency Lanterns, circa 1820
Located in London, GB
A pair of large bronze lanterns from the Regency period. These tapered lanterns are surmounted by a flame emanating from a corona, echoing their past as gas lanterns. Below, there is...
Bronze
Vintage Regency Crystal Rope Verdigris Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your living space with this magnificent Vintage Regency Bronze and Crystal Rope Chandelier, a testament to opulent design from the early 20th century. This grand Empire-style...
Crystal, Bronze
French Circa 1900 Bronze and Oversized Quartz Crystal Chandelier
Located in North Miami, FL
One of a kind, and so many quartz faceted crystals in pear and diamond design. Monumental lower finial orb in rock crystal. This is a stunning and rare fixture.
Quartz, Bronze
Mid-Century Stiffel Solid Brass and Glass Galleried Smokers Floor Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid-Century Stiffel Regency Solid Brass and Glass Galleried Table Smokers Floor lamp with solid brass trip pod snake feet. Measures 17" in width, 17" in d...
Brass
English Regency Grapevine Blown Glass Hanging Bell Jar Hall Lantern, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency bronze and etched grapevine blown glass hanging bell jar hall lantern, Early 19th Century
Bronze, Wire
Edmé Samson Ornithological Table Lamp, Hand-Painted Porcelain, 1850
By Edmé Samson
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 ...
Porcelain
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.
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 acanthus leaf sconces above reeded tapering stems supported on well-cast acanthu...
Bronze
Wonderful Petite Nickel Brass Blown Laurel Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Petite Nickel Brass Plated Blown Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture With 2 Candelabra Lights
Brass, Nickel
19th Century Swedish Crystal Chandelier
Located in Southampton, NY
19th Century Swedish Crystal White Painted and Gilt Chandelier
Wood
Antique French Regency Gilt Floor Lamp, Circa 1920, Elegant Design
Located in Hudson, NY
An exquisite antique French regency floor lamp. Gilt metal with the perfect amount of patina on gorgeous cast details.
Metal
19th C Derby Porcelain, Regency Period, 'Old Imari' Vase now as a Lamp
By Derby
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Derby Porcelain (England), Regency period, decorated in the Old Imari or “Japan” manner, circa 1815–1835 This refined and substantial porcelain urn represents an accomplished exampl...
Ormolu
Beautiful large 70s gold-plated 2-armed metal wall lamp by Hans Kögl
By Hans Kögl
Located in München, DE
Beautiful 1970s gold-plated, two-armed metal wall lamp by Hans Kögl. Hans Kögl was a famous lighting and table designer. He worked with natural forms such as palm leaves and other pl...
Metal, Gold Plate
19th Century English Pagoda Lamp
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century English pagoda mahogany lamp.
$8,281Sale Price|35% Off
Huge French Louis XVI Style Brass Bronze Lantern with Curved Cut Glass Panels
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Very large Louis XVI style four-light hexagonal lantern, France, 1920-1930. The lantern is made of solid brass with integrated cast bronze details, six curved sides with curved cut g...
Brass, Bronze
Brass Six Arm Chandelier , 1940's Austria, cream coloured silk shades
Located in Vienna, Austria
Elegant 1940's chandelier in brass with six arms. The crystal glass decor is light in feeling not being over decorated, which supports the elegance brass arms. The silk shades are n...
Crystal, Brass
Large Carved Gilded Wooden Lantern from Theatre Royal Brighton
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A large carved gilded wooden lantern from Theatre Royal Brighton This piece originates from the Theatre Royal in Brighton which was built in 1806 This is a six-sided piece, the p...
Pair of French Girandoles Buffet Lamps With Crystals and Brass Dog Figure
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of French Girandoles Buffet Lamps With Crystals and Brass Dog Figure Measure: 5" W x 3" D x 21.5" H
Crystal, Marble
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
Tin
Antique Regency Style Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
French gilt bronze Regence style chandelier with five lights.
Bronze
Large Antique English Regency Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An enormous and stunning antique English Regency style gilt bronze and crystal chandelier. The chandelier is designed with a circular frame suspended by four decorative chains, leadi...
Crystal, Bronze
Fabulous Pair of Gilt Bronze and Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fabulous pair of gilt bronze and crystal wall sconces. 9-light Dimensions: Height 46", width 33", diameter 21" CW4568.
Crystal, Bronze
Wonderful Vaughan Designs Regency Square Large Bronze Glass Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Vaughan designs Regency square large bronze and glass 4 light lantern fixture.
Bronze
Antique Chandelier, Regency Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fine and elegant eighteen-light Regency style chandelier of gilt bronze.
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.
Brass
Pair of Antique English Mirrored Regency Wall Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique pair of English Regency electrified wall sconces. Features two arms and mirrored backplate.
Giltwood
Vintage Stiffel Solid Brass Hollywood Regency Table Lamp
By Stiffel
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage Stiffel solid crackle brass MCM Hollywood Regency lamp in the form of a trophy. Comes with original harp and heavy solid brass finial. Good vin...
Brass
Large Antique Wood & Glass Hanging Lantern
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large and elegant antique wood and glass hanging lantern, circa 1800. Unlike other lamps similar to this in style which are traditionally made from metal, this lantern is crafted ...
Glass, Wood, Pine
$2,900
Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine gilt bronze 6-light chandelier. Great quality. Original patina. France, circa 1920. Dimensions: Height 21", diameter 22" CW3080.
Bronze
$3,500
Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine & Elegant Gilt Bronze Chandelier in the Regence taste. France, circa 1910 Dimensions: Height 28" Diameter 28" CW5495
Bronze
Set Of 4 Italian Regency Style Halogen Wall Lamps, 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 4 Italian Regency style halogen wall lamps, 1970s Golden metal and glass. Intact and in good condition. Small signs of aging on the structure.
Metal
$16,500 / set
English Regency-Style Red-Lacquered Pagoda Lantern
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency style (20th Cent) red lacquered pagoda shaped lantern with lattice design panels and gilt trim
Lacquer
$995 / set
Rembrandt Torchiere Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of Regency style torchiere table lamps made by Rembrandt. On top are frosted glass uplighters with square cut bases. Turned, gold brushed metal columns are pressed with reeded...
Agate, Metal
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...
Nickel
Vintage Mid 20th Century Regency Crystal Rod Chandelier After Venini
By 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 ...
Crystal, Metal
$1,080Sale Price / set|44% Off
Pair of Mirrored and Giltwood Two Light Bullseye Sconces NYC, circa 1910
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of giltwood and gilt metal wall sconces with mirrored backs. The round framed backs with mirrors with rope style metal arms supporting t...
Metal
Painted Regency Style Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Painted Regency Style Wood Floor Lamp in traditional black and gold. Two sockets with pull chains. Good working order.
Hardwood
$3,250
Regence Style Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Regence style chandelier. Gilt bronze body issuing 8 "S" shaped arms. France, circa 1900 Dimensions: Height 30", diameter 32" 8-ligh...
Bronze
Modern 7-Light Cluster Chandelier with Oversized Glass Globes and Satin Brass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking RH-inspired modern cluster chandelier featuring seven oversized clear glass globes suspended from a satin brass canopy. Designed in the spirit of Restoration Hardware Conte...
Brass
Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Floral Trellis Lamps - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Regency table lamps. Beautiful glazed ceramic lamps in a chic Icing floral design. Rest on a black plin...
Ceramic
Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Black Clear Lucite Table Lamps Pair, Italy 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of elegant Hollywood Recency style table lamps in transparant and black lucite with brass hardware, Italy, 1960s. Both lamps in excelent condition, no damages, new linen shade...
Brass
Early 19th Century Regency Set of Four Glass and Gilt Metal Wall Lights
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century Regency set of four glass and gilt metal wall lights, electrified. Each central frame surrounding a glass sunburst, with an anthemion crown and acorn finial, with ...
Glass
Vintage Regency Italian Gilt Tole Daisy Flower Five Light Wall Sconce
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A beautiful Mid-20th Century Italian gilt tole wall sconce featuring five sculptural metal arms and hand-formed daisy blossoms in soft tones of ivory and blush. Classic Regency and O...
Metal