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.
Exceptional Regency Gilt Bronze Cut Crystal Empire Chandelier Regency Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
An Exceptional Regency Gilt Bronze Cut Crystal Center Bowl Empire Chandelier With Crystal Drops, This Regency Fixture Has 3 Candelabra L...
Crystal, Bronze
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
Brass, Bronze
$22,500 / set
Antique Regence sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exquisite pair of five light gilt bronze Regence style sconces with incredible detail
Ormolu
Beautiful floral-style Regency spherical metal ceiling lamp, 1970s Regency
Located in München, DE
A beautiful, rare 1970s round floral Regency-style metal ceiling lamp. Comes with a lovely, intricate floral design with many fine details. The entire lampshade is made of gold-color...
Metal
Gold Palm Tree Table Lamp
Located in Asheville, NC
Finely detailed cast palm tree lamp with gold leaf finish, elaborately shaped new silk shade and matching palm frond finial.
2 Antique Brass Regency Argand Cornucopia Trophy Urn Hurricane Lamps 13"
Located in Dayton, OH
This pair of classical-style antique Argand lamps, dating to circa 1820–1830, is crafted from heavy cast gilt brass and patinated bronze with an el...
Brass
set of six English 19th century Ormolu and Wedgwood Porcelain sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and complete set of six English 19th century Regency st. Ormolu and Wedgwood Porcelain sconces. Each wonderful two arm sconce displays an elegant backplate with a central ...
Ormolu
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
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
English 19th century Regency st. Ormolu and Wedgwood Porcelain chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome English 19th century Regency st. Ormolu and Wedgwood Porcelain chandelier. This elegant six arm chandelier displays a sleek circular reeded bottom with a central ring fini...
Ormolu
Beautiful, rare gold-plated glass and metal wall lamp by Banci Firenze, Italy
Located in München, DE
A beautiful, large, and rare wall lamp made of glass and gilded metal. Manufactured by Banci Firenze in 2009. Made in Italy. Comes with the original label and is unused. It has never...
Metal, Gold Plate
$556Sale Price / set|20% Off
1980s John Richard Regency Table Lamps, Metal & Glass, Floral Accents
By John Richard
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A Pair of 1980s John Rich...
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.
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
1970s Maison Jansen Style Lucite and Brass Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall table lamp in the Maison Jansen Regency Moderne manner, featuring a vertical rectangular brass frame enclosing a clear lucite panel. Small ribbed decorative bands punctuate the ...
Metal, Brass
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
Vintage Regency Amethyst Crystal Teardrop Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning vintage Regency chandelier. A gorgeous Amethyst Chrystal teardrop design on a gilt metal frame. A real showstopper. Acquired from a Palm Be...
Crystal, Metal
Pair of 19th Century Bronze & Ormolu Fluted Candlestick Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of early 19th century bronze & ormolu fluted candlestick lamps having urn-shaped nozzles above reeded, tapering stems with acanthus leaf dec...
Bronze
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
Bronze
$850 / set
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...
Bronze
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
Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Bottle Lamp on Lucite Plinth
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a sophisticated splash of deep, moody color to your interior with this elegant vintage table lamp. The fixture features a classic bottle vase silhouette, rendered in a high-gloss...
Brass
Stunning Pair of Italian Black and Gold Neoclassical Style Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of eye-catching Regency style black and gold sconces having 3 arms each. Note: we have another pair listed that is slightly different but make a great set of 4.
Wood
$18,000 / set
Antique Onyx Urn Lanterns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of antique pendant lanterns featuring hand-carved natural onyx shades suspended from finely detailed bronze chains and canopies. Each lantern showcases beautifully ve...
Onyx
Vintage Regency Graphic Floral Ginger Jar Lamps - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Command attention with this striking pair of Vintage Regency Graphic Floral Ginger Jar Lamps, a harmonious fusion of classic elegance and bold visual appeal. Each lamp features an ic...
Brass
Brass fire hand wall sconce style Maison Jansen Vereinigte Werkstätten Set of 3
By Maison Jansen, Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Nienstädt, DE
Wall lights sconces " Fire hand " Set of 3 in the style of Maison Jansen Production Vereinigte Werkstätten München 1970s Set of 3 2 of single-flame 1 of double-flame Polished brass w...
Brass
Pair of Regency Period Ormolu Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
A pair of early 19th Century ormolu Candlesticks, having double leaf decorated sconces above tapering Sienna marble stems raised on acanthus leaf & lion’s paw triform feet ending on ...
Ormolu
Beautiful brass ceiling or wall lamp from the 1970s by Willy Daro
By Willy Daro, Massive Lighting
Located in München, DE
Beautiful brass ceiling lamp from the 1970s by Willy Daro. Can also be used as a wall lamp. Manufacturer: Massive. Made in Belgium. Stunning 1970s Regency design. High-quality crafts...
Brass
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...
Metal
Pair of Regency Tole "Brighton Pavillion" Figural Table Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
Now lamps with wood bases, each depicting an Asian figure in painted costume dress.
Tin
Antique Regency Brass Double Argand Hurricane Lamp Candlestick Candelabra Light
Located in Dayton, OH
This antique double-arm Argand lamp is a classic early 19th-century lighting fixture crafted from polished and cast brass. It features a central, elevated, urn-form reservoir that hi...
Brass
Large Twelve-Light Regency Chandelier Attributed to Hancock & Rixion
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine Regency chandelier of tent and waterfall design the drop hung feather cut dishes cascading to a rule drop tent this draped to the main decorative band this issuing twelve bran...
Cut Glass
Vintage Regency Wrought Iron and Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your space with the timeless elegance and sparkling beauty of this vintage chandelier, featuring a classic Regency-inspired design. Crafted from wrought iron, the ornate f...
Crystal, Wrought Iron
Large Reclaimed Black Pendant Lantern Charles Edwards
Located in Ware, GB
Reclaimed Charles Edwards Rivoli lantern. With a passion for timeless design, Charles Edwards has become one of the UK's leading light designers. The Rivoli lantern showcases a glas...
Bronze
Solid bronze wall or flush mount handcrafted by KOCH SÖHNE Munich, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Handcrafted by KOCH SÖHNE, Munich Germany. A very great form language. Beautifully elaborated flowers, very harmonious in overall appearance. Very good quality. Fully functional. ...
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...
Silver Plate
$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
Pair of Regency Style Giltwood Gryphon Wall Sconces
Located in Essex, MA
Each features a gryphon with a ring in its mouth and chains connecting to two taper candle holders, with details of leaves and flowers. Has been...
Other
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...
Mahogany, Giltwood
A Magnificent Gilt Bronze Chandelier in the Regence Taste
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Magnificent Gilt Bronze Chandelier depicting Lions Pelts in the Regence Taste. France, circa 1900. 20 lights. Dimensions: Height 51" Diameter 39" CW5424
Bronze
Regency Period Antique Chandelier by John Blades
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...
Ormolu
Vintage Regency Tole Roses Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your space with the romantic charm of this exquisite vintage tole chandelier. A masterful example of Hollywood Regency design, this fixture features a delicate cascade of ...
Stone
Large, black and gold 1980s five-arm metal floral ceiling lamp by Hans Kögl
By Hans Kögl
Located in München, BY
Large, black and gold 1980s five-arm metal floral ceiling lamp by Hans Kögl. Hans Kögl was a renowned lighting and table designer. He worked with natural forms such as palm leaves a...
Metal, Gold Plate
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
Pair of English Late 19th-Century Black Painted Tole Canister table Lamps
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This elegant pair of English lamps was made in the late 19th century from antique black-painted tole canisters, each mounted as a lamp and decorated with a handsome and highly illust...
Metal
Stunning Pair Of Large Ostrich Feather Plume Giltwood Wall Lights Italian 1950's
Located in Hastings, GB
A truly spectacular and rare pair of large 1950s Italian wall lights, masterfully hand-carved from solid wood and finished in a rich, multi-tonal gold leaf gilding over gesso. Design...
Giltwood
Vintage Regency Wire Basket Six Arm Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your home with the whimsical charm and airy elegance of this vintage wire basket chandelier. Evoking the romantic aesthetic of a French ...
Iron
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...
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Candlestick Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of early 19th century bronze & ormolu candlesticks, having lotus leaf sconces above reeded tapering stems with leaf & berry decoration, raised on leaf & flower decorated circu...
Bronze
Elegant Brass Chandelier Pendant Lamp Regency Style Rewired
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Brass Chandelier or Pendant Lamp, American, circa 1960s. It has been rewired and is ready to mount. The overall height, including the chain, is 58".
Brass
Vintage Table Lamp in Crystal and Bronze by Leone Aliotti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the stunning 1970's Table Lamp in Crystal and Bronze, expertly crafted in Italy by Leone Alio. This exquisite lamp boasts a unique and intricate design, featuring two ele...
Crystal, Bronze
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...
Crystal, Ormolu
19th Century Swedish Crystal Chandelier
Located in Southampton, NY
19th Century Swedish Crystal White Painted and Gilt Chandelier
Wood
Pair of Italian Vintage White and Golden Metal Torch Shaped Wall Sconces, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Pair of Italian vintage white and golden metal torch-shaped wall sconces from ca. 1950s. An adorable pair of Italian single-arm torch-shaped metal wall sconces, beautifully painted i...
Metal
Vintage Regency Ceramic Flower Light Sconce - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite pair of vintage wall sconces is a masterful celebration of mid-century French Regency elegance and botanical charm. Expertly crafted, each fixture features a central c...
Metal
Monumental Carved Italian Giltwood & Iron Wall Sconces by Myran Allan
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of stunning, large scale carved wood and iron wall sconces finished in distressed gold leaf. Very good condition with minimal use. Not currently wired but drilled and ready for ...
Iron
Regency Style Brass Hall Lantern
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality Regency style brass hall lantern, having bowed glass panels swag and ribbon decoration and a four branch sconce within.
Brass
Italian Silver and Gilt leaf wall light 1970s
Located in Hastings, GB
A large statement Italian metal wall light, in gold and silver gilt, circa 1970, the 3 large silver gilt leaves each house a single e14 (small screw in) lamp holder, all surrounded b...
Metal
Pair of Cut Glass Lamps 19th Century, Property of an Important Collection
Located in Buchanan, MI
A pair of Cut glass lamps 20th Century with custom hand made silk shades. Newly wired and ready for installation. Measure: Height overall 32 ...
Crystal
Vintage Early 20th Century Regency Style Giltwood Twin Wall Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Regency style giltwood carved TwinWall light This is a very attractive light it has regency look with dark stripes in the column, it has 2 sconces The light is in good vinta...
Giltwood
Empire Style Gilt Bronze Two-Light Bouillotte Lamp, 19th Century
Located in Buchanan, MI
An Empire style gilt bronze two-light Bouillotte lamp 19th century having a flame finial and two candle arms, with a tole shade. Measures: Height 19 inches.
Bronze