Stunning pieces from the Regency Period
Did you know that the Regency style furniture enjoys considerable appeal even today? Here is a little bit about the Regency era: This period spans approximately 4 decades from 1795 to 1837. This period encompasses the reign of Prince Regent of Great Britain who ruled as his father, King George III’s proxy. He later went on to assume the throne as King George IV upon his father’s demise in 1820. The Regency period saw a great cultural refinement and achievement one of its many influences was on the design and manufacture of Regency furniture.
Some defining factors of Regency furniture:
Wood choice: Mahogany, rosewood, or zebrawood
Brass inlays
Gilded metal accents or mounts
Legs usually column, concave, or X-shaped
Paw-shaped metal covered feet, for table and chair
Carved rosettes or laurel wreaths
Bronze or Brass knob-like handles for cabinet doors or drawers
One of the most popular pieces of furniture of this period is dining chairs. The dining chairs remain a well-regarded style even today and are very much in demand.
At Thakeham Furniture, we have some in our collection which we are sure some of the furniture aficionados will absolutely love. Apart from this we also have antique chest of drawers, tables, desks, canterburys, and a lot more from the Regency period. Visit us to have a look.