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
Recognized Seller Listings
19th Century Regency Pair of Triple Branch Wall Sconces
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Regency pair of triple branch gilt metal wall sconces featuring elaborately scrolled candle holder light fittings with acanthus leaf ...
Category
1810s Irish Antique Regency Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Regency Cut-Glass Candelabra by John Blades
By John Blades
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A rare pair of Regency twin-light gilt bronze mounted, pillar and file cut, glass candelabra by John Blades.
The firm of John Blades was first recorded in the London guide for 178...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Lighting
Materials
Cut Glass
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
A Eight Light Regency Chandelier By John Blades
By John Blades
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine Regency chandelier of classic tent and waterfall design. The double ring corona supporting diamond cut soldiers centred by a pillar cut stem piece mounting a foliated canopy. ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting
Materials
Glass
An Exceptionally Large 12 Light Regency Chandelier Attributed To John Blades
By John Blades
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A very fine Regency chandelier of tent and waterfall design, the drop hung pillar and file cut dishes, cascading to a graduating tent this draped to the main decorative band, support...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Very Fine Gilt Bronze Régence Style Antique Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze Régence style antique chandelier.
French, 19th century
Measures: height 85cm, diameter 96cm
This beautiful chandelier has been cast in gilt bronze, designed to refle...
Category
19th Century French Antique Regency Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Regency Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candlesticks, Mounted as Lamps.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of Regency gilt and patinated bronze candlesticks now mounted as lamps on circular Siena marble bases, early 19th century. Unusual model.
The Regency era of British history officially spanned the years 1811-1820, though the term is commonly applied to the longer period between c.1795 and 1837. King George III succumbed to mental illness in late 1810 and, by the Regency Act 1811, his eldest son George, Prince of Wales, was appointed prince regent...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze
Pair of Porcelain and Faux Marble Urn-Form Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Each in the shape of a Grecian urn with two outward scrolling handles and fitted with two bulb sockets; mounted on black faux marble-painted bases with gil...
Category
20th Century American Regency Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, Silk, Paint
Pair of Chinese Red Tole Equestrian Themed Table Lamps
Located in New York, 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 European paintings.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Regency Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Chinese Faux Bamboo Wooden Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese faux bamboo table lamps made from black painted wood and brass hardware.
Category
20th Century Regency Lighting
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1820s English Antique Regency Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
Chinese Regency Style Black and Gold Floral Lidded Urn Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Chinese black porcelain table lamp made from a lidded urn decorated in gold florals, swag foliage, and geometric patterns sitting atop a wooden...
Category
Mid-20th Century Regency Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
English Regency Style Monumental Crystal and Brass Tiered Wall Sconce
Located in New York, 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
Pair of English Regency Brass Decorative Ceiling Roses
Located in London, GB
Pair of English Regency brass decorative ceiling roses
English, circa 1830
Measures: Depth 12cm, diameter 92cm
Each ceiling rose in this pair is craf...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting
Materials
Brass
An Extremely Rare Pair of English Regency Period Chandeliers of Unusual Design
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An extremely rare pair of English Regency period eight-light cut glass and ormolu-mounted chandelierS of the finest quality the shaft centred by a tapered slice and diamond cut stem piece surmounted by a drop hung ormolu palm tree spray, this supporting tapered slice and diamond cut stem piece the shaft terminating with ormolu leaf decorated pan, the main drop hung double ring decorated with flower heads anthemion and issuing eight six-sided candle arms with drop hung van dyke edged drip pans supporting bullet shaped hurricane shades the main ring also supporting a basket of double pointed faceted spangles these supported by a finely chased leaf ormolu ring and lapidary cut finial. The chandelier richly draped with double pointed Regency spangles and finely chased ormolu four-way drop of a unique design. English circa 1805 Height 60in (152.4cm) Width 43in (109.2cm) For similar examples please see Martin Mortimer, The English glass chandelier, plate 70 the chandelier now at 1 Royal Crescent...
Category
19th Century British Antique Regency Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Regency Cut-Glass and Gilt-Metal Two Light Candelabras, circa 1815
Located in Incline Village, NV
Of British origin, circa 1815, and of Regency design, the bronze platform support, with foliate and flower head ornamented bracket feet, below a collar of leaves, support a central c...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
1820s English Antique Regency Lighting
Materials
Cut Glass
Maison Jansen Regency Style Six-Arm Painted Iron and Bronze Chandelier
Located in Banner Elk, NC
A Maison Jansen Regency style six-arm painted iron and bronze chandelier, circa 1940
Dimensions: Height 30", diameter 21".
Category
1940s French Vintage Regency Lighting
Materials
Iron, Bronze
4 English Regency Style Gilt Lion Head and Snake Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
4 English Regency-style (20th Century) gilt metal wall sconces with three arms, lion head ornaments, and snake design. (PRICED EACH)
Category
20th Century Regency Lighting
Fine Twelve Light Regency Chandelier Attributed to Hancock & Rixon
By Hancock & Rixon
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine ormolu-mounted Regency chandelier of classic tent and basket design the tent terminating with drop hung double band corona, this inserted with emerald cut segments and mounted...
Category
19th Century British Antique Regency Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Small Ormolu Mounted Regency Chandelier by John Blades
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...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of English Regency Style Celadon Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, 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
Fine Regency Six-Light Chandeliers by John Blades
By John Blades
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine six-light cut glass ormolu-mounted chandelier of Classic tent and waterfall design the tent surmounted by a drop hung corona the main ring issuing six ormolu arms supporting d...
Category
1820s British Antique Regency Lighting
Materials
Cut Steel, Ormolu
Pair of English Regency Porcelain and Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Regency style (19th Century) porcelain table lamps with cranberry glass font and bronze trim and handles (PRICED AS Pair).
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
Pair of English Regency Style Gilt and Tole Hurricane Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Regency style (1960s) large beige tole & gilt decorated hurricane form table lamps with a shaped glass center between a square base & a top section having a pineapple...
Category
20th Century British Regency Lighting
Materials
Tôle
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
Fine Regency Period Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Crystal Frame Chandelier, circa 1830
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Regency period gilt bronze and cut-crystal frame chandelier.
English, circa 1830.
This fine chandelier has a foliate corona hung with lancet-shaped drops above strings ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of English Regency Style Egyptian Pilaster Table Lamps
Located in New York, 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
Pair of English Regency Style Bronze Dore Table Lamps
Located in New York, 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).
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting
Materials
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...
Category
1810s Great Britain (UK) Antique Regency Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Double Argand Lamp
Located in New York, NY
English.
Double Argand lamp, circa 1810.
Glass, blown and gilt bronze and -brass, with lamp mechanism, and with glass chimneys.
Measures: 20 1/16 in. high,...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of English Regency Gilt Bronze Sphinx Table Lamps
Located in New York, 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 Period Ormolu and Cut-Glass Chandelier
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The knurled and flower rosette decorated ormolu band surmounted with four diamond the step cut turnover top candle nozzles the chandelier of Classic tent and basket design all hung w...
Category
1820s English Antique Regency Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
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
Pair of English Regency Style Silverplate Camel Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Regency style (19th Century) silver plate table lamps with triple camel base (PRICED AS Pair).
Category
19th Century British Antique Regency Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century Regency Pair of Bronze and Gilt Brass Table Lamps
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century Regency pair of bronze and gilt brass table lamps in the form of miniature street lamps, each with hexagonal pierced lantern.
Category
1820s European Antique Regency Lighting
Materials
Brass, Gilt Metal
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 ...
Category
1810s Irish Antique Regency Lighting
Materials
Glass
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
Regency Lantern
Located in New York, NY
English
Regency lantern, circa 1800.
Glass, blown, with gilt-brass fittings
27 in. high, 13 1/4 in. greatest diameter.
In a market that is overwhelmed with reproduction lanterns of ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting
Materials
Brass
English Regency Glass and Bronze Lion Pendant Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Bronze English Regency pendant chandelier comprised of a circular cut glass shade placed within a Greek key frame and suspended from decorative...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of English Regency Style Beaded Crystal Pagoda Wall Sconces
Located in New York, 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
English Recency Style Bronze Elephant Chandelier
Located in New York, 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 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
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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