English Regency
Antique English Regency fireplaces, chimneypieces and mantels including examples from the English Regency, and George IV periods in marble, limestone and wood.
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Stock: 11594
A very attractive English Regency carved pine, mahogany and composition giltwood chimneypiece. The mahogany breakfront shelf above richly carved lambs tongue motif, the reeded frieze with acanthus endstops, the columned jambs topped with the same. Please note that the shelf has not been glued.
English, early 19th century.
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Width |
Height |
Depth |
| External |
68 1⁄2"
174 cms |
53 1⁄2"
136 cms |
7 1⁄2"
19 cms |
| Internal |
50 13⁄16"
129 cms |
43 11⁄16"
111 cms |
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Listed Price: £12,500 Excluding marble(+VAT where applicable)
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Stock: 12599
An unadorned early 19th century English Regency marble fireplace surround in beautiful richly coloured Siena marble, with simple stepped end blocks and plain jambs.
English circa 1840.
Link to: Antique English Regency chimneypieces inc. George IV fireplace mantels.
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Width |
Height |
Depth |
| External |
72"
183 cms |
48 3⁄8"
123 cms |
13 3⁄8"
34 cms |
| Internal |
38 3⁄16"
97 cms |
37 13⁄16"
96 cms |
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Stock: 12455
An attractive Statuary Marble period William IV Chimneypiece. The simply moulded straight shelf supported over large scrolled endblocks over stylised floral detail, flanking the panelled frieze over panelled jambs.
English, early 19th century.
Link to: Antique English Regency chimneypieces inc. George IV fireplace mantels.
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Width |
Height |
Depth |
| External |
62 5⁄8"
159 cms |
48"
122 cms |
15 7⁄8"
40.5 cms |
| Internal |
40 3⁄16"
102 cms |
36"
91.5 cms |
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Stock: 9844
An attractive English Regency antique fireplace surround in white Statuary Marble. The simply moulded shelf over the convex panelled frieze flanked by delicately carved repeating flora motif on both capitals and supported on similar panelled jambs. English, circa 1830.
Link to: Antique English Regency chimneypieces inc. George IV fireplace mantels.
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Width |
Height |
Depth |
| External |
72 3⁄16"
183.5 cms |
49 5⁄8"
126 cms |
11 13⁄16"
30 cms |
| Internal |
43 11⁄16"
111 cms |
40 5⁄8"
103 cms |
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Stock: 11948
A well carved English Regency antique fireplace mantel in the Greek Revival manner. Boldly carved in white Statuary marble with a plain moulded shelf over the panelled frieze which has carved honeysuckle design at each end, flanked by generously scrolled brackets with complementary carved floral detail over the panelled jambs with matching carved detail. English, early 19th century.
Link to: Antique English Regency chimneypieces inc. George IV fireplace mantels.
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Width |
Height |
Depth |
| External |
64 13⁄16"
164.5 cms |
45 7⁄8"
116.5 cms |
12"
30.5 cms |
| Internal |
40 7⁄8"
104 cms |
36 3⁄16"
92 cms |
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The Regency period in Great Britain emerged after King George III was deemed unfit to rule - his son ruled as his proxy during this time and was known as the Prince Regent. Although The Regency period lasted a mere nine years (1811-1820), the Regency aesthetic extended beyond this time, encompassing emerging trends in literature, fashion and architecture - as is evidenced in the intricate designs of antique Regency fireplaces and chimneypieces.
A period of elegance
The Regency style is often noted for its elegance and advancements in the fine arts and architecture - throughout this era major social, political and economic changes were also taking place. During this period Regency fireplaces evolved to accommodate the larger mirrors favoured at the time - fireplaces were consequently made lower to allow for this new fashion, a technique already used in French fireplace designs many years prior.
A return to antiquity
Antique Regency fireplaces embody a departure from the glamorous, intricate designs of the past, into a simpler, more austere style. The major source of inspiration for Regency fire surrounds was found in Greek and Roman antiquity, from which designers borrowed both structural and ornamental elements. Antique Regency fire surrounds reflect a more reserved approach to the use of classical ornamentation. Corniced shelves were made simpler, and reeding became a popular decorating technique in many designs. Regency fireplaces embodied a more refined elegance than previous Georgian or French styles, featuring smooth lines and gentle curves. Due to their classic design, these fireplaces have become increasingly popular as additions to more modern interiors - incorporating Regency décor brings a classical and elegant feel to any home.