Regency style has its roots in the period 1793 – 1820 when George, Prince of Wales, later George IV, acted as Regent. In furniture style, declining classic influence of Pompeiian studies, and increasing use of Roman, Egyptian, and earlier Greek styles mark this period. It coincides with the Directoire and Empire styles.
Info courtesy The Encyclopedia of Furniture by Joseph Aronson. Image (“Regency Chair”) courtesy Niermann Weeks.
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