Regency furniture

I thought I'd get the New Year of 2012 off to an Ackermann's start and post the wonderful Furniture plates they published for the years 1809-1828. Back in the Regency your home fashions were just as important as your personal wardrobe so Ackermann's included nearly as many furniture plates as it did fashions in every monthly issue. I have found these images to be a wonderful treasure trove of digital inspiration and I hope you do too. My favorite of all the Furniture plates have to be the…

Looking at how interiors changed during the Regency Period. The concept of asymmetry and irregularity of the Picturesque soon led to changes in the layout of the principal rooms. People were looking for a more relaxed way of life, and interior design slowly changed to accommodate the more informal lifestyle.

Well here it finally is - the third and final installment of Regency Furniture from Ackermann's Repository. This post will cover the furniture items from Series 3 which were published from 1823-1828. One of my favorites from AR Series III - Ser3 v11 1828 furniture plate 35 - Sofa Sadly, 1828 was the last year Ackermann's Repository was published; but what a bounty of images they provided in their 20 years of publication. It's been a true pleasure posting about them and I hope you've enjoyed…

- Regency mahogany waterfall bookcase. Three moulded shelves over three beaded drawers fitted with brass knobs. Raised on turned feet capped with brass castors. circa. 1825

From Regency-era England to modern-day California, these homes in movies and tv shows are surely inspirational when it comes to styling your own home.

Californian tech entrepreneur Rose Hulse has brought a fresh perspective to the renovation of a Georgian house in the West Country, combining sensitivity to its origins with her desire to create a colourful and comfortable home for her family.

Bid Live on Lot 500 in the An Auction of Oriental and Islamic Works of Art Auction from John Nicholson's.

Captivated by the intricate threads of ancient European textiles, each woven with a tender and artful hand, Peggy Richardson of French Market Collection has designed a panoply of home furnishings perfect for those who admire the beauty of bygone days. Though French Market Collection’s name indicates a verifiable affiliation with the styles of the Gallic - Page 3

Antique bookcases such as this are historical limited editions (date of manufacture is 1800). Cherished back then - rare find today. Priced at £2,900. For sale by A Brookes.

Regency furniture embodies a unique blend of elegance, classical influence, and refined craftsmanship, making it one of the most beloved styles in the history of design.