Regency Racks and Stands
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
Vintage Regency Brass Lyre Music Stand
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your space with this exquisite vintage Regency brass lyre music stand, a perfect blend of elegance and functionality. Crafted with an intricate lyre-shaped top and an ornate ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Canterbury Magazine Rack - Fine Quality Vintage
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Introducing an interesting mid 20th Century Mahogany Canterbury Magazine Rack, boasting timeless elegance.
This charming piece is brimming with charm, and character, standing gracef...
Category
1960s Vintage Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Large Mahogany Canterbury Circa 1830
Located in Sherborne, GB
Mahogany Canterbury of good scale, fine turned legs finishing on brass cup casters, making it easy to move around. This large Canterbury has four slatted divisions, so plenty of spac...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Antique Canterbury Whatnot, English Burr Walnut, Display Stand, Etagere, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Canterbury Whatnot. An English, burr walnut and brass three tier display stand or etagere, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.
Exceptional example, with stu...
Category
1820s British Antique Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
English Regency Rosewood Music Stand
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency rosewood pedestal base music stand with an adjustable lyre design rack and 2 side telescoping brass candleholders.
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Italian Brass and Brushed Stainless Steel Valet
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous masculant Italian valet designed in the 1970s.
Constructed of polished brass and brushed stainless steel.
Dimensions: 46" high, 19...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Regency Rosewood Music Stand
Located in Essex, MA
With hinged trellis adjustable holder and hinged folding book rest raised on a reeded support headed by a brass knob to adjust height, raised on three saber legs with cup casters. Li...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Rosewood
Regency Mahogany Trolley
Located in Essex, MA
Most likely by Gillows of Lancaster. Excellent timber. Three shelves each with molded edges and carved volute brackets and panelled ends, raised on flattened ball feet with casters. ...
Category
1820s English Antique Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Mahogany Canterbury Magazine Rack - Fine Quality Antique
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Introducing a remarkable 19th Century Mahogany Canterbury Magazine Rack, boasting exquisite craftsmanship and timeless elegance.
This charming piece is brimming with age, charm, and...
Category
19th Century Antique Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
English Regency Rosewood Canterbury
Located in Bradenton, FL
This unique early 19th Century Regency Rosewood Canterbury is designed to hold and organize items such as sheet music, magazines, or newspapers. Features X-shaped wooden storage divi...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Artist's Folio Stand, English, Architect's Picture Rack, Regency, C1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique artist's folio stand. An English, rosewood adjustable architect's picture rack, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.
Superb storage, ideal for the prolific artist or collector...
Category
1820s British Antique Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Vintage Regency Style Mahogany Magazine Rack
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is nice large size magazine rack. It dates back to the 40's and is made of mahogany. It's has spindles sides and a beaded edge. It bowed construction gives it a sculptural look ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Regency Rosewood Music Manuscript Stand
Located in Sheffield, MA
The early 19th century music manuscript stand is of the English Regency period and has a rosewood veneer. The bottom tips of an "H" shaped bracket can...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Rosewood
Regency Mahogany Canterbury
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality Regency period mahogany Canterbury, having three slatted divisions with ring turned supports, a single frieze oak lined drawer and r...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Mahogany
Thos. Blakemore Ltd. English Regency Style Brass & Leather Horse Document Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Thos. Blakemore Ltd. English Regency Style Brass & Leather Horse Document/Desk Organizer/Stand/Magazine Rack
England, circa 1970s
This exquisite Regency-style equestrian brass-mounted leather organizer...
Category
Late 20th Century English Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Tole Metal Faux Bamboo Magazine Rack / Umbrella Stand Att. Maitland - Smith
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a fun regency style faux bamboo tole metal magazine rack or umbrella stand. It is in very good condition and is attributed to Maitland -Smith.
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
Brass Log Holder / Magazine Rack with Claw Feet
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching footed brass fireplace log holder / basket with paw feet and handle. France, 1930s.
This Regency style basket has hand-hammere...
Category
Early 20th Century French Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass, Bronze
19th C English Rosewood Music Stand with Candle Sconces
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of an English rosewood music stand with adjustable lyre form tray, with hinged extending brass candle sconces on each side, turned pedestal with adjustable height, on ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Regency Mahogany Antique Boat Shaped Canterbury
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A good quality English early 19th century regency
Period mahogany boat shaped Canterbury having
Elegant square supports over one frieze drawer
With replacement brass knobs raised on ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Mahogany
Mahogany English Regency Style Canterbury Magazine Rack on Brass Casters
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century mahogany English Canterbury magazine rack on brass casters. Features four curved partitions and a single wooden drawer. The r...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Canterbury
Located in Huntington, NY
Regency mahogany canterbury, circa 1820.
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Mahogany
Geaorgian Mahogany Canterbury
Located in Folkestone, GB
A particularly fine example of an early 19th century mahogany four division Music Canterbury, with dished top supported on plain slats, above a single drawer and raised on elegant turned legs.
Retaining a delightful and very old label stuck inside the drawer, stating "Sold by John Batten Auctioneer, appraiser and undertaker, at his cabinet and upholstery warhouse, St Margarets...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Mahogany
Early 1900's Mahogany Regency Style Magazine Rack
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early 20th Century English Regency style mahogany rack with two compartments for magazines or records.
Category
Early 20th Century English Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Mahogany
English Regency Style 'Spiral' Brass & Iron Umbrella/ Cane Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Regency Style 'Spiral' Brass & Iron Umbrella/ Cane Stand
England, 20th Century
A sheik English regency style brass & iron umbrella/cane stand hailing from 20th Century En...
Category
20th Century English Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage Retro Antique Revival Florentine Canterbury Magazine Rack Italian
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Vintage Retro Antique Revival Giltwood Florentine Canterbury Magazine Rack – Italian Decorative Piece
This delightful giltwood Florentine Canterbury magazine rack is a charming piec...
Category
1960s Vintage Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
English 19th Century Regency Period Book Canterbury
Located in London, GB
Constructed in goncalo alves, with four divisions, the top rail of arc-en arbalette form, with turned dividers; the central support in the form of a stylised palm tree trunk; a singl...
Category
19th Century British Antique Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Antique English Regency Figured Walnut Whatnot Etagere Display Stand C.1820
Located in London, GB
Antique English Regency Figured Walnut Whatnot Etagere/Display Stand C.1820
Carved up-stand with turned finials above, turned upright supports, standing on elegant turned bun feet w...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Italian Brass and Brushed Steel Rams Head & Hoof Clothing Valet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Brass and Brushed Steel Rams Head & Hoof Clothing Valet. Item features rolling Casters, quality Italian craftsmanship, great style and form. Circa Late 20th Century. ...
Category
Late 20th Century Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass, Steel
Regency Mahogany Canterbury
Located in Essex, MA
Of unusual size with reeded spindles and two interior compartments, contains a frieze drawer and raised on tapered reeded legs with casters.
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Mahogany
Mahogany Folio/Plan/Chart Stand
Located in Folkestone, GB
An exceptional quality early 19th century mahogany folio stand the two leaves adjustable for angle by pulling on the two decorative cords to disengage the ratcheted mechanism. The ce...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Style Gilt And Cane Umbrella Stand
Located in Norwood, NJ
Carved and gilt mahogany umbrella/stick stand with cane panels. Fluted column corners with carved acanthus leaf tapered legs.
8" x 10" Interior Dimensions
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Metal
English Mahogany Wooden Folio Stand, Map and Document Holder, circa 1820
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Regency era mahogany wood folio stand rack, map, poster, document holder used in a library, office or den, circa 1820. Folds out to six positions ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Caribbean Regency Mahogany Four-Tier Reeded Bookshelf, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
Caribbean regency mahogany four tier bookshelf with turned bulbous stylized acorn finials, reeded ringed side columns, cross hatching with centered f...
Category
1810s Caribbean Antique Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Rosewood Canterbury
Located in Essex, MA
Typical form with rack section above a drawer, raised on turned carved tapered legs, casters.
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Rosewood
Early 19th Century English Regency Canterbury Attributed To Gillows, Lancaster
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning early 19th century canterbury by Gillows of Lancaster, with three tall flat X form slots, above a frieze drawer stamped ( GILLOWS.LANCASTER ). The case with four turned f...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Regency Mahogany Duet Stand
Located in Essex, MA
Double sided with two pairs of brass candle arms, adjustable with circular columnar support on a shaped triangular plinth base.
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Brass Valet, 1960s, Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very elegant, very decorative.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Early 20th C. Regency Style Mahogany Folding Tray Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th C. Regency Style Mahogany Folding Tray Stand. Measures 27" in width, 19" in depth and stands 29" tall.
Category
Early 20th Century American Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Textile, Mahogany
Late Regency Period Canterbury Music / Magazine Stand
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late Regency period rosewood Canterbury music / magazine stand, having carved and pierced lyre shaped divisions, a single drawer and raised on claw feet.
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Canterbury
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An early 19th-century Regency period rosewood Canterbury, used as a magazine or newspaper stand. It features a striking X-shaped top with a trio of equal-sized compartments, each ado...
Category
19th Century British Antique Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Rosewood
Early 19th Century Brass and Cast Iron Stick Stand
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th century brass and cast iron stick stand, the lovely brass finials above four scrolled arms raised on a reeded iron column ending on an...
Category
1820s English Antique Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Iron
19th Century Book Stand
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Regency mahogany book stand with brass gallery sides with scrolled lifting handles, raised on four flat bun feet.
Category
19th Century Irish Antique Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
19th Century Regency Canterbury By Gillows Of Lancaster
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine and attractive late Regency early William IV Canterbury firmly attributed to Gillows Of London & Lancaster, with three separate partitions above a single drawer to the fr...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Regency Mahogany Boat Shaped Canterbury
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality early 19th century, regency period, mahogany boat shaped canterbury, having elegant square upright supports and divisions, over one frieze drawer, raised on unusu...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 4 Division Canterbury, English, Newspaper, Magazine Stand, Regency, 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 4 division Canterbury. An English, mahogany broadsheet newspaper or magazine stand, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.
Fine Georgian craftsmanship, ideal ...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Antique Low Profile Canterbury, English, Newspaper Rack, Magazine Stand, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique low profile Canterbury. An English, mahogany 4 division newspaper or magazine stand, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.
Delightful concave form and rich c...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Stunning 1980s Brass Magazine Rack in Hollywood Regency Design
Located in München, DE
Extraordinary rare 1980s brass magazine rack in Hollywood Regency design. Made entirely of brass.
Braided with brass strips, partly chrome-p...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
English Mahogany Library Book Canterbury, circa 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a handled backrest used for movement and a galleried tray for stacking books, with original brass casters.
Category
1820s British Antique Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Regency Canterbury Mahogany Rack Stand Sheets of Music
Located in Munich, DE
This rare and charming Canterbury, originally used for storing sheets of music, was made in England in circa 1815, Regency.
It is carved out of mahogany, with finely carved wreath. ...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Rosewood Boat Shaped Canterbury
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An early 19th century regency period simulated rosewood boat shaped Canterbury, having pierced carrying handle and divisions, over one frieze drawer with later brass handle, raised o...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Beech
Regency Mahogany Boat Shaped Canterbury
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality early 19th century Regency period mahogany boat shaped canterbury with pierced carrying handle over four divisions and elegant turned...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Mahogany 19th Century Rising Top Whatnot
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A superb quality Regency period mahogany whatnot
Having four well figured tiers and adjustable top with
Turned upright supports over one frieze drawer raised
On turned legs with original brass castors
(A very elegant and good quality 19th century whatnot...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Bird’s Eye Maple Parcel Gilt & Gilt Brass Music Stand Sebastien Erard
Located in Norwich, GB
A Regency bird’s eye maple, parcel-gilt and gilt brass adjustable music stand. Probably by Sebastien Erard. London. Circa 1810.
This superb stand has a crescent shaped tray with art...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Regency Mahogany Boat Shaped Canterbury
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Good Quality Regency Mahogany Boat Shaped Canterbury Having Elegant Turned Upright Supports And One Well Figured Frieze Drawer Raised On Elegant Turned...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Regency Bamboo Magazine Rack
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Regency bamboo magazine rack. It has an unusual form and a beautiful patina.
Additional information:
Materials: bamboo
Color: brown
Peri...
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19th Century Antique Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Bamboo
Early 19th Century Regency Rosewood Book Caddy on Later Stand
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a picture of an English Regency book caddy with spindle divider joined by spindled ends and finials on top of end rails, supported by later mahogany...
Category
1830s English Antique Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood
Vintage Italian Regency Wood and Brass Lyre Harp Music Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Regency Wood and Brass Lyre Harp Music Stand. Item features solid brass accents, distressed finish, quality Italian craftsmanship, stamped...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
19th C. English Maple Magazine Rack w/ Drawer and Casters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century English maple magazine rack with single drawer. The magazine rack stands on four straight legs that have the original casters.
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Racks and Stands
Materials
Maple
Regency racks and stands for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Regency racks and stands 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 racks and stands created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, case pieces and storage cabinets, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Regency racks and stands made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original racks and stands, popular names associated with this style include Fontana Arte, and Vereinigte Werkstätten Für Kunst Im Handwerk. 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 racks and stands differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $325 and tops out at $15,000 while the average work can sell for $2,288.