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.
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COLLECTABLE ANTiQUE ANTIQUE 1817 MARY PERKINS GEORGE III NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this rather stunning, 1817 dated needlework sampler made by Mary Perkins I have a number of these samplers ...
Cotton
Vintage Regency Original Botanical Prints - Set of Four
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite set of four vintage botanical prints is a masterful celebration of traditional naturalist illustration and "Grandmillennial" charm. Each print features a curated arran...
Other
Pair English Regency Black Lacquere & Gold Wall Brackets w/ Lion Masks & Rings
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of English Regency Black Lacquer and Gilt Wall Brackets with Hand-carved Lion Masks and Looped Rings. Each bracket is structured with a flat, shaped shelf supported by a pro...
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Vintage Regency Original Oil Portrait on Canvas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite original oil portrait on canvas captures the timeless elegance of a lady, rendered in a classic, gentle style reminiscent of mid-20th-century portraiture. The subject,...
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
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(after) Adriaen Van Der Werff, Self Portrait, ca. 18th Century mezzotint
By Adriaen van der Werff
Located in San Diego, CA
Mezzotint after the 1699 self-portrait with the portrait of his wife, Margaretha van Rees, and their daughter Mariaby Adriaen van der Werff, now at the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Hollan...
Paper
Vintage Regency Signed Floral Original Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency original oil painting. A chic floral composition in a thick painterly style. Signed by the artist. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Canvas, Paint
Vintage Regency 19th Century Oval Portrait of Gentleman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This refined 19th century Regency oil portrait depicts a distinguished gentleman with powdered hair, rendered with delicate brushwork and subtle d...
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Mid 20th Century Vintage Regency Original Figurative Oil on Canvas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your interiors with the timeless elegance of this Vintage Regency-style original figurative oil painting. Rendered on canvas, this captivating artwork portrays an intimate gat...
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Vintage Regency Jean De Bottom Still Life on Canvas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Experience classic elegance with our Vintage Regency Jean de Bottom Still Life On Canvas. This exquisite piece by Jean de Bottom captures the timeless b...
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Pair of Giltwood Female Portraits by Carlos Villegas
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 22kt gold leaf woodcarving female portraits with filigree borders by master woodworker Carlos Villegas.
Giltwood
Vintage Regency Signed Signed Oil Painting of Dog
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Regency original oil painting. A chic composition of a dog in a pastoral setting. Signed by the artist. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Mid 20th Century Vintage Regency Original Flamenco Dancer Oil on Board
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ignite your space with the passion and drama of this vintage original oil painting on board, beautifully depicting a traditional Flamenco dancer. Captured in a moment of poised inten...
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Vintage Regency 19th Century Oil Portrait of Man
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite 19th century Regency oil portrait captures the dignified likeness of a gentleman dressed in period attire, exuding timeless sophist...
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Regency Wall Panel of Dragon Crest
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique 19th century Regency hand crafted crest on a wooden wall panel. The crest depicts a handsome pair of mirroring dragons with elaborate tails and wings with a plain shield ...
Wood
Antique 20th Century Domed Wall Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique 20th century domed wall panel. The intricate design of the carved lime wood features carved fruits and musical instruments to a pale background with beautiful gilded deco...
Wood
Vintage Regency Original Oil Painting of Doves
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Enhance your space with timeless elegance using this Vintage Regency Original Oil Painting of Doves. Ideal for American-style interiors, this exquisit...
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Rare Pair of Hunting Prints the Death & the Chase 1819 T Sutherland Sculpt
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of rare hunting prints titled The Death and The Chase by T Sutherland Sculpt dated 1819 A very good looking and decorative pair...
Canvas, Wood
Vintage Boho Original Oil Portrait Painting on Canvas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your art collection with this Vintage Boho Original Oil Portrait on Canvas. This captivating piece features rich, textured brushwork and vibrant colors, blending bohemian cha...
Canvas, Wood, Paint
One Pair Regency Carved Wood Wall Brackets In The Form Of Eagles, Great Scale
Located in Buchanan, MI
One Pair Regency Carved Wood Wall Brackets In The Form Of Eagles. Great Scale. Great patina and finish
Wood
Vintage Regency Signed Original Oil Portrait Painting on Canvas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency original oil portrait. A chic 1954 composition signed by the artist. A masterful work on canvas with the original frame. Acquired from a PA estate.
Canvas, Paint
Antique English Regency Framed Folk Art Needlepoint Depicting a Persian Man
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This well executed antique folk art needlepoint is signed on the back, possibly Emily Leanora, but is highly illegible so the artist is being regarded as an unknown. This needlepoint was done in England is circa 1810 in the Regency period and style and depicts a Persian man...
Cotton
Vintage Regency Signed Oil Painting of Dog
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Regency original oil painting. A chic composition of a dog in a pastoral setting. Signed by the artist. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Canvas, Paint
19th Century 'Regency Period, 1820s' English Giltwood Convex Mirror with Unusual
Located in North Miami, FL
19th Century (Regency Period, 1820s) English giltwood convex mirror with unusual bold carved eagle surmounted to top and foliate carved decoration on bottom.
Wood, Giltwood
Vintage Regency Original Oil Portrait on Canvas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Immerse your space in the soulful depth of this Vintage Regency Original Oil Portrait on Canvas, a truly captivating piece that beautifully blends classical elegance with a touch of ...
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Vintage Regency Original Oil Paintings of Man
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Step into the pastoral elegance of the Regency era with this captivating original oil painting, beautifully depicting a gentleman in tricorn hat seated along a country path, engaging...
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Vintage Boho Mixed Media Laddie John Dill Painting Signed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your space with these Vintage Regency Leather Fauteuil Chairs. This elegant pair features classic American style with rich leather upholstery, intricately carved wooden frame...
Canvas
Vintage Framed Horse Body Sketch Drawing
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage horse print sketch on paper with pencil framed in a simple black frame. Acquired at a Palm Beach estate.
Paper
Pair of Period Portrait Miniatures / English Regency Gentlemen
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of well-painted portrait miniatures, matted and framed, English gentlemen, Regency period, handsome and well-dressed brothers??? Father and son???
Paint