Regents House Ltd.


The Archive:

A curated record of published work, design features, and cultural contributions




John Stevens, founder of Regents House Ltd., has spent over three decades at the intersection of fine art, antiques, and interior design. This archive presents a selection of publications, projects, and institutional engagements, reflecting the breadth and continuity of his work.



Classic Finds & Design



For fourteen years, this monthly feature - published in Seattle Magazine - explored the relationship between heritage and home. Each installment presented fine art and objects sourced and styled by Stevens, photographed on location in some of the region’s most notable architectural settings and landscapes.



GILDED GLAMOUR



at The Northern Lights Dome Room



A composition of period furnishings and gilt-accented elements, integrating classical decoration within a formal ballroom setting.



DELIGHTFUL DINING



at The Fairmont Olympic Hotel



A formal dining installation combining contemporary and classical elements, including a Barbara Barry table, Althorp chairs, and Hermès Mosaique porcelain.



SPEAKEASY STYLE



at The Smith Tower



An interior vignette referencing early 20th-century cocktail culture, incorporating period-style furnishings and bar accessories.



SEASIDE CHIC



at Elliott Bay Marina



A seasonal installation combining coastal elements and antique nautical objects with contemporary furnishings in a marina setting.



Personal Features & Published Projects



An antique buyer finally has a home worthy of his own collections



Seattle Times, September 2009





Architecture and design writer Lawrence Kreisman profiles Stevens’ Clyde Hill residence, highlighting interiors shaped by decades of collecting in France and England.



Thrill of the hunt: antiques & artwork sourced for a historic equestrian estate



Sophisticated Living: Louisville's Finest, May 2022





An exploration of fine art and decorative objects sourced for a long-term equestrian estate project in Louisville, Kentucky, emphasizing historically grounded interiors at scale.



parlor gains: an inside look at a historic first hill mansion's rich room renewal



Northwest Home, January 2014





A feature of Stevens’ parlor suite redesigns at Seattle’s Tudor Revival Stimson-Green Mansion, featuring luxurious fabrics, fine art, and antiques retrieved from long-term storage.



Cultural Leadership & Engagement




John Stevens maintains a commitment to the stewardship of the arts, design history, and the institutions that preserve cultural heritage.​


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The Rainier Club

Co-chairs the Travel & Reciprocity Committee, overseeing relationships with more than 150 global partner clubs. Recent additions include The Tuxedo Club (New York) and the Royal Industrieele Groote Club (Amsterdam).


Bard College

Serves on the Alumni/ae Board of Governors and has endowed the Jean M. French Travel Award in Art History, supporting international study and research.


Hayden Lake Country Club

Past President of the Board. Continues to advise on the redesign and aesthetic direction of key interior spaces.


Seattle Art Museum

Past President of the Decorative Arts & Paintings Council. Organized private collection programs and supported acquisitions and exhibitions.


Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA)

Past Chairman. Created and led major design-driven fundraising events in Seattle, including DIFFA GLAM and Party at the Mansion.


Northwest Society of Interior Designers (NWSID)

Served as an awards judge for the 17th Annual NWSID Design Gala at the Seattle Design Center.


Seattle Interior Show (Inaugural)

First Place Exhibitor Award for "Regents House at Masins" gallery launch, Washington State Convention & Trade Center.


Neiman Marcus, Bellevue

Keynote speaker on design and entertaining: "Timeless Tablescapes: Legacy in Layers."



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