Regency Style Library Ladder-Armchair Beech Italy XX Century - Italy 20th century

Style: Regency Revival

Regency is an architectural style that mainly refers to English buildings from the early 19th century period. The style corresponds to the Biedermeier of the German-speaking countries, the Federal of the United States and the French Empire style.
The style perfectly follows the neoclassical architecture of the Georgian style, adding a touch of elegance and brightness to the structures.
A distinctive feature of the Regency style is found in the facade where the door is flanked by two columns that sometimes support a balcony, often in wrought iron.
The main exhibitor of this style was John Nash.
The term of Regency is also applied to the interior design of that same period, enriched by elegant furniture and a vertically decorated wallpaper.
Find out more about the Regency with our insights:
Carved and gilded mirror, Regency style
FineArt: Pair of urn vases Blue John, Regency
FineArt: Pair of cups Blue John, Regency

Age: 20th Century / 1901 - 2000

20th Century / 1901 - 2000

Main essence: Beech

It is a semi-hard wood which, unfortunately, is easily wormed, therefore it is considered poor. Due to its light but variegated shades, from blond to reddish, it was nevertheless appreciated by French cabinetmakers. It was mainly used for furniture structures or, as an alternative to walnut, by provincial English furniture makers for popular works, mostly in the 1700s. The noblest use is due to Thonèt, who applied the steam bending of the beech in the making of the furniture, in particular for the chairs that took his name.

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