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.
$796Sale Price / set|20% Off
Late 20th Century Regency Rolled Acanthus Leaf Wall Decorative Brackets, Pair
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Accentuate your decor with this exquisite pair of sculptural rolled acanthus leaf wall brackets, featuring a timeless gilded finish. Each bracket showcases intricate carvings of acan...
Resin
20th-C. Regency Style Gilt And Faux Tortoise Wall Brackets / Shelves - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of regency style wall brackets with a gilt a faux tortoise shell finish. They date to the later part of the 20th century, and they are in very good condition. They are...
Composition
Large Federal Gilt Eagle and Foliate Wall Sconce Shelves, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous pair of large scale Neoclassical , Federal or Regency style gold gilt wall sconces, shelves, or brackets featuring stylized eagles and foliate designs USA, Late-20th cent...
Composition
$956Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Mid-20th Century Sculptural Spanish Carved Wood Tassel and Drapery Motif
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
theatrical pair of mid-20th century carved wood wall shelves made in Spain, featuring draped swag and tassel details reminiscent of classical stage curtains. These sculptural bracke...
Wood
$3,965
Regency Eagle Over-Door
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A carved wood and parcel gilt over-door. The richly carved eagle, with outstretched wings, grasps the turned and reeded column in its talons. Bespoke sizing, design adaptations and f...
Mahogany
$1,550 / set
Vintage Regency Gilt Laurel Brackets - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Regency wall brackets. Chic hand carved laurels with a silvery gold finish. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Wood, Paint
$3,200 / set
Pair of George IV Gilt Mahogany Wall Brackets
Located in New York, NY
Each boldly carved with furling oak leaves.
Mahogany
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
Vintage Regency Gilt Tipped Palm Tree Brackets - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Evoke the glamorous allure of Hollywood Regency with this exquisite pair of vintage wall brackets, masterfully crafted to resemble flourishing palm trees. Each bracket features intri...
Giltwood
Vintage Regency Carved Wood Gilt Bracket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your wall decor with this opulent Vintage Regency carved wood gilt bracket, a statement piece radiating classical sophistication. Featuring an exquisitely hand-carved design of lush foliage, hunting motifs, and a central bird figure, this gilded wall shelf...
Giltwood, Paint
$175Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Wall Plate Holder Parcel Gilded Mahogany Finish
By Design Group
Located in New Orleans, LA
Elevate your dining experience with this exquisite Antique mahogany and parcel gilt Plate Holder. crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this plate holder adds a touch of class...
Resin
Pair of English Regency Chinoiserie Exotic Wall Brackets with Gilt Orb Tassels
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of English Regency Chinoiserie Exotic Wall Brackets with Gilt Orb Tassels England 20th Century This exquisite, large-scale pair of English Regency-style Chinoiserie wall brackets, made in the 20th century, embodies the exotic elegance reminiscent of the famed Brighton Pavilion. Each blackened and gilt bracket showcases a scalloped demilune...
Metal
Vintage Regency Italian Hand Carved Brackets. - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
infuse your interiors with the opulent charm of Old World Europe with this striking pair of vintage Italian giltwood wall brackets. Expertly hand-carved in a classic Baroque manner, ...
Metal
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
20th Century Black Forest Style Deer Head Wall Brackets, Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Black Forest style Deer head wall shelves or brackets. Made in a Faux Bois design.
Composition
Victorian Over Door Architectural Element
Located in Hanover, MA
Victorian over-door architectural element in distressed old paint. Wired on verso for hanging on a wall or simply place on top of a tallboy. From a Beacon Hill, Boston townhouse.
Wood
$475 / set
H 8.5 in W 7.75 in D 3.5 in
Pair of Italian Gilt Wall Shelves Brackets, Florentine Neoclassical
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Italian Pair of Gold Leaf Painted Wall Shelves. This Florentine style set could certainly stand alone as a pair on a wall or functional to hold treasures on top. Wonderful c...
Gold Leaf
$640 / set
H 6.75 in W 7.5 in D 4.4 in
Pair of Mid-20th Century Italian Giltwood Roses Wall Brackets Shelves
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely pair of vintage Italian gilded wood and gesso wall brackets shelves, circa 1950. They are decorated with lovely roses and scrolls in a beautiful gilt patina, perfect for dis...
Giltwood
20th Century Hand Carved 22K Gold Leaf Wall Bracket
Located in North Salem, NY
Lovely 20th Century Hand Carved 23k Gold Giltwood Acanthus Scrolling Wall Shelf.
Gold Leaf
$625 / set
H 14 in W 14.75 in D 5 in
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Italian Giltwood Floral Wall Brackets - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of 1960s Hollywood Regsncy carved giltwood wall brackets. They are a nice large scale and a depict a floral and leaf motif. They are in very good condition.
Giltwood
$850Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 20 in W 14 in D 8 in
Italian Oversized Gilt Wall Brackets/Shelves a Pair
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1838 Pair Oversized Italian gilt wall shelves/brackets
Cast Stone
Pair of Italian Rococo Architectural Gilt Wall Shelves Brackets
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gorgeous Italian Pair of Gold Leaf Wall Shelves. This set could certainly stand alone as a pair on a wall or functional to hold treasures on top. Wonderful classic addition to any li...
Gold Leaf
$1,507
H 16.1 in W 15 in D 13 in
Decorative Plaster Wall Console with Acanthus Motif, France, 19th Century
Located in BORGO, FR
A striking antique French wall bracket crafted in carved plaster, dating from the 19th century. This sculptural architectural element features an elegant composition of stylized acan...
Plaster
$180
H 5.63 in W 8.75 in D 4.5 in
Gilded Tole Wall Mount Console Bracket Hollywood Regency Style Vintage German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful petite gilded tole wall shelf Hollywood Regency style, vintage, Germany, 1930s. Nice addition to any room or hall entry.
Composition
Pair of 18th Century Venetian Rococo Wall Shelves
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of 18th Century Venetian Rococo carved wood and gold gilded wall shelves. These are finely carved from wood and have a delicate curled scrol...
Gold Leaf
Pair of Chinoiserie Black and Gilt Brackets
Located in New York, NY
Each decorated with a Chinoiserie figure engaged in a leisurely pursuit; with black banding throughout.
Wood
Antique Pair Regency Giltwood Eagle Wall Brackets 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An elegant antique pair of giltwood Regency eagle wall brackets each bearing the label of the maker, Will J Wade, London, circa 1830 in date. They each feature a winged eagle on a r...
Giltwood
Vintage Regency Fluted Brackets - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Enhance your walls with the classic charm of these Vintage Regency Fluted Brackets. This elegant pair, with their finely detailed fluted design, adds a refined architectural touch to...
Wood, Paint
Vintage Regency Washed Wood Pineapple Brackets - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of tropical elegance with this pair of vintage Regency washed wood pineapple brackets. American-crafted with intricate detailing, these brackets serve as both functional ...
Wood
Vintage Regency Majolica Cherub Brackets - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Enhance your walls with this pair of vintage Regency majolica cherub brackets. Merging classic Regency elegance with American taste, these brackets fea...
Ceramic, Paint
Pair of Mid-Century Hand-Painted Wall Brackets/Sconces
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of mid-century beautifully hand-painted wall brackets/sconces. Wall brackets have gold trim with foliage and pink florals on a turquoise background. Wide 5.5" shelf on top, tria...
Wood
Regency Black Wall Sconce Shelf
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical or Regency style black painted wood wall sconce or bracket USA, Circa Mid-20th Century Measures: 8.75"W x 4.25"D x 9.25"H. Good vintage condition.
Wood, Paint
Pair Of Regency Style Giltwood Wall Brackets
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of English regency giltwood wall brackets. Each bracket has an eagle with spread wings over a cornucopia with scrollwork and foliate motifs, surmounted by rectangular shelf wi...
Giltwood
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H 45 in W 9.5 in D 7.5 in
Regency Style Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Wall Shelves Att. Maitland-Smith - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Regency style black lacquer chinoiserie wall shelves. They are attributed to Maitland - Smith, but they are unm...
Wood
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H 11.5 in W 12.5 in D 8 in
Pair, Maitland Smith Regency Style Gilt Decorated Dolphin Form Wall Brackets
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair, Maitland Smith Regency Style Gilt Decorated Dolphin Form Wall Brackets Each bracket has an excellent regency style appearance with gilt dolphin supports. Marked to verso.
Giltwood
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H 16.75 in W 16 in D 7.5 in
Monumental Regency Style Carved Giltwood Italian Wall Brackets / Shelves - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are a fabulous Size! It is a pair of monumental Italian carved giltwood wall brackets with Regency styling. They most likely date to the middle of the 20th century, and they ar...
Giltwood
Vintage Regency Swag Brackets, a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Regency wall brackets. Beautiful swag design with a bright white finish. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Wood
Italian Regency Giltwood Wall Sconce Shelf
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous neoclassical or Regency style gilt wood wall sconce or bracket Italy, circa Mid-20th Century Measures: 11.63"W x 6"D x 10.38"H. Good vintage condition.
Giltwood