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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
Wonderful Pair of Caldwell Bronze Bow Swag Crystal Sunburst Star Elegant Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of Caldwell style and quality bronze bow top & swag with crystal sunburst star centerpiece elegant sconces each with two candelabras sockets that have been rewired. ...
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20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Three Candelabras Bouillotte Lamp Silk Shade
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Empire / Neoclassical bronze three candelabras bouillotte lamp with silk shade.
Category

20th Century French Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Regency Limoges Figural Lamps - A Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
This exquisite pair of vintage Limoges-style porcelain lamps exudes opulence with their deep cobalt blue background, lavish gold detailing, and hand-painted figural scenes. The roman...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Regency Lighting

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Wonderful French Dore Bronze Floral Basket Bouillotte Lamp Tole Shade
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful French Dore bronze floral basket Bouillotte lamp tole shade Measures: 28" Height x 15 1/4" Diameter.
Category

20th Century French Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th C French Bronze Crystal Chandelier, attributed to Maison Baguès
Located in Charleston, SC
This chandelier was made in France during the early-20th century, circa 1910. This piece has a bronze base with a birdcage style frame. The bottom forms a bowl with crystal beads and...
Category

Early 20th Century French Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair Antique Edward Caldwell Gilt Metal Three-Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique Edward Caldwell gilt metal three-light sconces in the Louis XVI, English Regency style with faux wax candle covers, circular on/off switch at the base, sockets and wi...
Category

Early 20th Century American Regency Lighting

Materials

Metal

Set Four English Regency Style Silvered Bronze Two-Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Set of four (4) silvered bronze 2-light sconces (wall lights) in the English Regency style.
Category

1940s French Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Regency Boho Candlestick Wood Floor Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Regency wood floor lamps. Beautiful classic candlestick design. Fully restored with all new wiring and hardware. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Lighting

Materials

Metal

Wonderful Fine Louis XVI French Dore Bronze Bouillotte Lamp Custom Silk Shade
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful and very fine regency style Louis XVI French dore bronze Bouillotte lamp with custom silk shade set with four candelabra sockets taking a max of 60 watts each and fitted ...
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1920s French Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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.
Category

20th Century American Regency Lighting

Pair of Empire Style Bronze Figural Table Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
Each with a Hercules figure holding a ball on their back. Estate of William Hodgins.
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1820s European Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Regency Style Hanging Pendant
Located in Pasadena, CA
This fixture has been completely restored. The main body has been painted black while all the fittings, arms, canopy and decorative details have been painted in a stately antique bra...
Category

20th Century Regency Lighting

Materials

Metal

Vintage Regency Gilt Carved Wood Candle Sconce - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Enhance your home with this exquisite pair of Vintage Regency Gilt Carved Wood Candle Sconces. Featuring intricate craftsmanship and a luxurious gilded finish, these sconces capture ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Lighting

Materials

Metal

Lamps in the manner of Thomas Hope
By Thomas Hope
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine pair of Regency lamps with three carved stylized leopard supports, platform bases and turned ring tops with ormolu stud decoration. We ar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Lighting

Materials

Paint, Wood

Vintage Brass Palm Tree and Faux Ostrich Egg Table Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
A stunning Hollywood Regency style lamp in brass, quite substantial and will surely be a conversation piece in any home. Cast in solid brass and features an enameled brass faux ostri...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass, Metal

Pair of English Regency Style Arrow Sconces, Circa 1860
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English Regency style sconces with Fleur-de-lis, centered figural medallions, three scrolled floral arms, and arrow motif. Sconces were originally candle powered and have bee...
Category

1860s English Antique Regency Lighting

Beautiful Pair French Horn Bronze Lady Figural Two-Light Tasle Regency Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of French horn Doré bronze lady figural two light tasle regency wall sconces.
Category

1930s French Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful Large Three-Arm Caldwell Gilt Doré Bronze Regency Sconces Ribbon Top
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful three-arm Caldwell doré bronze sconces with ribbon top and filigree details in the Regency style. Measures: 20" H x 16" W x 9" D.
Category

1930s American Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Regency Ormolu & Cut-Glass Dish Light
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Regency ormolu and cut-glass dish light with Gothic foliate-cast border and diamond-cut dish with fruiting and foliate-cast finial.
Category

19th Century French Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Ormolu

French Regency Opaline & Foliage Ormolu Bronze Chandelier w/ Canopy, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
French Regency Opaline glass and ormolu bronze chandelier with nine scrolled foliage ormolu arms, foliage ormolu chains, and suspended by the original foliage ormolu canopy. Original...
Category

1810s French Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Very Fine Regence Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine Regence style gilt bronze chandelier. Great detail. 8-light. France, circa 1900. Dimensions: Height 28" x diameter 26" AH568.
Category

Early 1900s French Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Regency Metal Floor Lamp Glass Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage regency metal floor lamp. Features a circular glass table.
Category

1980s American Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Metal

Vintage Boho Onyx Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of natural luxury to your space with this stunning pair of Vintage Boho Onyx Lamps. Each lamp is crafted from beautifully translucent onyx, showcasing the stone’s unique ...
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Regency Lighting

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Regency Cast Iron Lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
This pair of lamps made from Regency cast iron andirons are very nicely detailed and of heavy quality casting. They are large and impressive size with a lot of impact, crisp and robu...
Category

19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Iron

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...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Other

Regency Faux Bamboo Ceramic and Wood Floor Lamp/Side Table
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the Regency Faux Bamboo Lamp/Table Combo, a versatile piece that serves as both a floor lamp and a side table. With its ceramic stem and faux bamboo wood details, this item ...
Category

20th Century American Regency Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

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 ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal

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...
Category

Late 20th Century North American Regency Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

French Regency Gilt Floor Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
An exquisite antique French regency floor lamp. Gilt metal with the perfect amount of patina on gorgeous cast details.
Category

Early 20th Century French Regency Lighting

Materials

Metal

Vintage Regency Italian Reverse Painted Glass Lamp
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic vintage Regency table lamp. Incredible reverse painted glass dome. Beautiful scene of Cupid and the Ladies. Another lamp from the same collector also available. Acquired fr...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Lighting

Materials

Glass, Paint

XIXth Century, Pair of French Gilt Bronze Regency Style Sconces
Located in IT
XIXth Century, Pair of French Gilt Bronze Regency Style Sconces This delightful pair of gilded bronze sconces was made in France around the end of the 19th century in the Regency sty...
Category

19th Century French Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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 ...
Category

19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Ormolu

Vintage Regency Capodimonte Table Lamp
Located in west palm beach, FL
Incredible vintage Italian porcelain Capodimonte lamp. Magnificent jewel tone highlighted by bright gilt touches. Acquired from a Palm. Each estate.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Lighting

Materials

Porcelain

Unusual Pair of Bronze Figure Candlestick Lamps
Located in London, GB
An unusual pair of early 19th century Regency period Bronze and Ormolu Candlesticks with male and female classical figures holding ‘Cornucopia sconces’ standing on scrolled platforms...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Vintage Regency Marble Palace Urn Floor Lamp
Located in west palm beach, FL
Illuminate your space with the grandeur of the Vintage Regency Marble Palace Urn Floor Lamp. Featuring an intricately designed urn base crafted from luxurious marble, this floor lamp...
Category

Early 20th Century French Regency Lighting

Materials

Marble, Metal

Pair of 19th Century Regency Period Bronze & Ormolu Lady Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
A pair of early 19th century Regency period bronze & ormolu candlesticks, having fluted & engine-turned urn-shaped nozzles above classical lady stems mounted on circular engine-turne...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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 Style Painted Brass Candle Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Regency Style Painted Brass Candle Lamp This is a beautiful and attractive design, the lamp has 3 slender candles set on a 3 sided base, the lamps can all be switch on and off separ...
Category

1920s Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

Egyptian Motif Pair of Regency Candleholders by George Penton English circa 1808
By George Penton
Located in Incline Village, NV
Rare pair of Regency bronze candleholders from the London, England workshop of George Penton on New Street Fetter Lane. He was well known and recognized by both British and American connoisseurs of fine art during the late 18th and early 19th century. These Regency candleholders are marked and embossed "Published by G. Penton Jan.Y 1 1808". The Egyptian motif, the sphinx like figures, and recumbent lion at the base, all indicate that Penton was most certainly influenced by Thomas Hope and his 1807 publication "Household Furniture and Interior Decoration". The ornate and detailed appointments; from the multiple medallions adorning the candle cups, rope and tassel design to the drip holders, to the fine quality representation of the sphinx, lion, and mask on the base, with floral leaf pattern to the perimeter, all are emblematic of fine quality Regency period household decorations. These are a unique and beautiful pair of Regency candleholders from an important maker and an impressive collection (see provenance below). Perfect for the discerning collector of 18th and 19th century antiques. The condition is outstanding and all original with no restoration. Dimensions: 10 3/4" high x 3" wide x 4 1/2" deep George Penton's work can also be found at St. Michaels Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina where a brass chandelier with provisions for holding 45 candles still hangs. It is the oldest of these types of church chandeliers in America, and is referenced in an article in a May 18th, 1907 issue of The Atheneum. It was installed in 1804; information regarding this can also be found in "Written Historic and Descriptive Data, South Carolina, St. Michael's Church" prepared June 27th, 1941. Provenance: The Millicent A. Rogers Collection (See underside of candle holder image): Millicent Rogers (1902-1953). Noted Socialite, Fashion Icon, and Art Collector. Standard Oil Heiress and granddaughter to Henry Rogers...
Category

Early 1800s English Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Regency Eglomise Glass Lamps
Located in west palm beach, FL
Pair of vintage Regency églomisé glass lamps, featuring hand-painted mirrored panels with elegant gold detailing, set on ornate bases for a touch of timeless sophistication.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Lighting

Materials

Glass, Paint, Wood

Antique Murano Glass Lamp by Dino Martens
Located in Dallas, TX
Chic antique hand-blown Murano glass table lamp by Dino Martens. In good, original, clean and working condition. Made in Italy, original sticker still present. Wired for US. Shade no...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

19th Century Regency Louis XV Style Bronze-Gilt Pair of Wall Lights
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of appliques in the Regence style. Each three-lobed electrically mounted, bronze gilded, in the form of a mascaron semi-plastically executed, as well as floral decor, in each c...
Category

19th Century French Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Regency Hand Painted Floral Wall Sconce
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Boho wall lamp. A chic floral design complete with beautiful little birds. Hardwares and ready for you to add a flash of charm to any space. Acquired from a Palm B...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Lighting

Materials

Metal

Vintage Regency Glass Lamp After Murano
Located in west palm beach, FL
Illuminate your home with the exquisite beauty of a Vintage Regency Glass Lamp After Murano. This stunning piece showcases the artistry of Murano glass...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Lighting

Materials

Glass

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.
Category

Late 20th Century North American Regency Lighting

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Vintage Regency Swirl Murano Glass Lamps
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic pair of vintage Murano glass lamps. A beautiful swirl design in pink and grey. Rests on a lucite plinth. Completely restored with all new hardware and wiring by Heath light...
Category

Late 20th Century North American Regency Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass, Lucite

Antique Murano Glass Lamp by Dino Martens
Located in Dallas, TX
Chic antique hand-blown Murano glass table lamp by Dino Martens. In good, original, clean and working condition. Made in Italy. Wired for US. Shade not included.
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

Very Fine Regence Style Giltwood Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine Regence style giltwood chandelier. France, circa 1910. 4-light Dimensions: Height 29" x diameter 26" CW4090.
Category

Early 20th Century French Regency Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

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...
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Regency Lighting

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...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Lighting

Materials

Wood

Vintage Regency Petite Brass Pineapple Lamp
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency table lamp. A chic petite pineapple in polished brass. Made in Italy. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Regency Lighting

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Red Painted Tole Urn as a Lamp
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century English red tole painted with gold design urn as a lamp.
Category

19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Tôle

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

Vintage Monumental Rare 4ft Palm Beach Regency Pineapple Wall Sconces a pair
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
A pair of monumental extremely rare vintage giant pineapple wall sconce lights fixtures. The sconces came out of a condemned hotel in Miami beach Fl from the 1960's.. They're truly i...
Category

1960s Vintage Regency Lighting

Materials

Fiberglass

Italian Tole Columnar Lamp
Located in Buchanan, MI
Italian tole columnar lamp. Great color.
Category

20th Century Italian Regency Lighting

Materials

Tôle

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...
Category

Early 20th Century French Regency Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Florentine Plaster Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Regency table lamps. A chic Italian Florentine design with a patinated bronze finish. Monumental in size and drama. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Lighting

Materials

Metal

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.      
Category

19th Century Antique Regency Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass

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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