Regency Style

by Steven Parissien

The Regency period (1780-1837) saw the development of what is today one of the most popular styles in architecture and design. It combined influences of the antique, the exotic and the technological innovations of the day, to produce a style which was electic, but quintessentially British. This book provides a survey of the Regency house, from architectural shell to the smallest details of doors, furniture and wallpapers. It looks at the great houses that represented the apogee of the style, as well as middle-class town houses in Britain and America, creating a book which would be helpful to those involved in renovation and decor.

Genres: Architecture

240 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1992

About the author

Dr Steven Parissien is an internationally-renowned author who has written extensively on architectural and cultural history. He is the director of Compton Verney museum and gallery in Warwickshire.

Reviews

[Christina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Splendid insight into the -real- design, craftmanship and history of an era. I am a film set designer and need ACTUAL knowledge instead of imagined sceneries (also great to distinguish other set designs from Austen films to be true to history - or not). It was delightful to read and I added so many bookmarks to facts I haven't known before: from doorframes being originally green, detailed guides to furniture, to the invention of better doorlocks - this book has it all. I love this one so much more than contemporary "how to" booky imitating regency interior design... This stays true to history and merely explains facts instead of trying to imitate. Huge amount of nicely explained image material and light-hearted read at the same time. I flew through it! Highly recommended.

[CharlotteReads · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fabulous book ion art, architecture, culture, homes and gardens. The book covers 1780 to 1840 and relates the styles to impact of building arts in America. Chapters contain lovely quotes of the era, building techniques and insights, line drawings and engravings and modern images of extant examples. The survey of Regency house design not only covers sitting rooms and such, but furniture design, stove and kitchen fixtures, window covers, fabrics, colors and gardens. It is an insightful book which helps me understand what satirists meant when they mentioned certain items or trends. I just bought this- it is worth dusting -- it is that good <3