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Regency Blanket Chests

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
English Regency Mahogany Sarcophagus Shaped Wine Cooler
English Regency Mahogany Sarcophagus Shaped Wine Cooler

English Regency Mahogany Sarcophagus Shaped Wine Cooler

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A fine quality regency perioid mahogany sarcophagus shaped wine cooler, or cellarette, retaining original brass carrying handles and fine colour throughout, raised on original plinth...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Blanket Chests

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20th Century Large Felt Lined Leather Trunk
20th Century Large Felt Lined Leather Trunk

20th Century Large Felt Lined Leather Trunk

Located in Germantown, MD

A 20th Century Large Felt Lined Leather Trunk. Measures 32.5" in width x 20" in depth x 21.5" in height.

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20th Century Polish Regency Blanket Chests

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Pair of Antique Leather Campaign Trunks
Pair of Antique Leather Campaign Trunks

Pair of Antique Leather Campaign Trunks

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A rare pair of Regency English-made Campaign trunks in black morocco leather with steel edges and brass studs. Bearing the label: H. Herbert, 187 Strand and stating that the company ...

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1820s English Antique Regency Blanket Chests

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Steel

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Regency blanket chests for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Regency blanket chests for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage blanket chests created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Regency blanket chests 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 blanket chests, popular names associated with this style include and Jonathan Sainsbury. 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 blanket chests differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,750 and tops out at $7,388 while the average work can sell for $4,736.