The Bridgerton effect is also felt in the antique jewelry and furniture market.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the Netflix series based on the novels of Julia Quinn, set in the world of London high society during the Regency period (1811-1820) has seen a surge in the sale of jewelry, accessories, furniture and furnishings. similar to those used in the series.
The same effect had been had with the series, also from Netflix, The Queen of Chess (The Queen's Gambit) which in addition to arousing a new interest in the game of chess had also recorded an increase of over a thousand percent in sales. of the board game.
Sales of necklaces and rings from the early 1800s for example, THR reports, have increased on the luxury site 1stDibs.
"Bridgerton's success was probably why we are seeing big leaps in
sales
of 18th and 19th century
furniture
,
Regency-style
jewelry
and
even vintage high-waisted and puffed sleeves
," says Anthony Barzilay Freund, director editorial and fine arts director for 1stDibs.
"We are always amazed at how a popular movie or television series can spark interest in a style, era or business and tangibly influence sales. The success of the Chess Queen, for example, has undoubtedly influenced the chess sales, which increased 1,200% year-over-year in the fall, right after the series was released. "
Regency-era items on the site include everything from a pink sapphire ring from around 1815 to a Regency satin and rosewood sofa and chartreuse velvet sofa bed.
Reund notes that other TV series have generated buying interest and cites Ratched (set in 1947), which aired in the fall - mid-century decorative item sales rose 75% in September and October, compared to the same period in 2019 and Tiger King, which doubled sales of tiger and leopard print armchairs last spring.