The Regency style , called thus by the regency (1811-1820) of prince George of Wales, later crowned like George IV, king of England (1820-1830), was mainly a delayed development of the neoclassic style. The forms were made heavier, larger and more ornamented. Often an increasing taste by the exotic Turkish, Indian and Egyptian topics was used.
Member of a rich family of Dutch bankers, Thomas Hope (1769-1831) was the main exponent of the Regency taste in England . In the 1780 decade he traveled by all Europe and Near East, and gathered a spectacular amount of Greece, Rome and Egypt antique objects. Hope wanted their furniture complemented their collection, so design silver, textiles and furniture pieces based on the classic designs. The Hope Greek chair Klismos , for example, was adapted from domestic scenes in the Greek vases and located in a decorated sculptured gallery with tapered Greek Doric columns. The simplest designs of Hope were popularized by the cabinetmaker George Smith and very copied at the beginning of 19 century.
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Well, enough of the tired regency-style neo-whatever nonsense - today, Regency is youthful, energetic, sophisticated, eclectic and fun. It's grown up without being stuck-up. The following are some amazing interiors to illustrate.
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Baker Milling Road 10 REGENCY CHAIRS no MR 3046 3047 |  |
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US $1,990.00 | 15m |
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Regency Plastic Stacking Chair FabricGrey 4700GY | |
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US $69.62 | 3h 43m |
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Baker Set 6 French Regency Side Chairs | |
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US $895.00 | 5h 52m |
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ITALIAN Marble TABLE LAMP 70s Hollywood Regency | |
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US $289.00 | 1h 17m |
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4 VTG BRASS LAMPS REGENCY 3 STIFFEL 1 COOPER ATOMIC ERA TABLE LIGHTS MID CENTURY | |
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US $510.00 | 1h 28m |
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PAIR FREDERICK COOPER HOLLYWOOD REGENCY CHINOISERIE ASIAN BRASS TABLE LAMPS | |
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US $1,200.00 | 2h 22m |
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Amazing Vintage Ice Blue Crystal Chrome Hollywood Regency Chandelier Restored | |
0 Bid | US $189.99 | 13h 14m |
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Vintage Hollywood Regency Bohemian Glass Brass Chandelier Restored | |
0 Bid | US $189.99 | 13h 17m |
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French Regency Dore Gold Bronze Six Arm Chandelier | |
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US $3,350.00 | 16h 20m |
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italian hollywood regency crystal candlestick holder table vanity made in italy | |
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US $13.99 | 17h 7m |
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█▬█ ☼ ▀█▀ BEIGE FRENCH ARM CHAIR HOLLYWOOD REGENCY GLAM SHABBY SHIC VANITY SEAT | |
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US $349.00 | 1d 12h 26m |
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RARE GLAM CHIC GLASS FILIGREE VANITY BOX SHABBY HOLLYWOOD REGENCY VINTAGE FRENCH | |
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US $32.99 | 1d 18h 24m |
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Mid Century Stiffel Brass Enamel Lotus Lamp 3 way Hollywood Regency | |
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US $42.00 | 36m |
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ITALIAN Marble TABLE LAMP 70s Hollywood Regency | |
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US $289.00 | 1h 17m |
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4 VTG BRASS LAMPS REGENCY 3 STIFFEL 1 COOPER ATOMIC ERA TABLE LIGHTS MID CENTURY | |
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US $510.00 | 1h 28m |
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Leopard Printed Velvet French Style Hollywood Regency Chaise Daybed | |
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US $990.00 | 3d 11h |
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Antique English Regency Rosewood Chaise Longue Couch Settee c1820 | |
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US $2,683.57 | 3d 14h 48m |
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Antique English Regency Neo Classical Settee Chaise Circa 1820 | |
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US $4,500.00 | 8d 17h 10m |
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