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Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

REGENCY STYLE

Like France’s Empire style, Regency-style furniture was rooted in neoclassicism; the characteristics of its bedroom furniture, armchairs, dining room tables and other items include clean lines, angular shapes and elegant details.

Dating roughly from the 1790s to 1830s, antique Regency-style furniture gets its name from Prince George of Wales — formally King George IV — who became Prince Regent in 1811 after his father, George III, was declared unfit to rule. England’s Regency style is one of the styles represented in Georgian furniture.

George IV’s arts patronage significantly influenced the development of the Regency style, such as the architectural projects under John Nash, which included the renovation of Buckingham House into the formidable Buckingham Palace with a grand neoclassical facade. Celebrated designers of the period include Thomas Sheraton, Henry Holland and Thomas Hope. Like Nash, Hope instilled his work with classical influences, such as saber-legged chairs based on the ancient Greek klismos. He is credited with introducing the term “interior decoration” to English with the 1807 publishing of Household Furniture and Interior Decoration.

Although more subdued than previous styles like Rococo and Baroque, Regency interiors incorporated copious use of chintz fabrics and wallpaper adorned in chinoiserie-style art. Its furniture featured fine materials and luxurious embellishments. Furniture maker George Bullock, for instance, regularly used detailed wood marquetry and metal ornaments on his pieces.

Archaeological discoveries in Egypt and Greece informed Regency-era details, such as carved scrollwork, sphinxes and palmettes, as well as the shape of furniture. A Roman marble cinerary chest, for example, would be reinterpreted into a wooden cabinet. The Napoleonic Wars also inspired furniture, with martial designs like tented beds and camp-style chairs becoming popular. While the reddish-brown mahogany was prominent in this range of pieces, imported woods like zebrawood and ebony were increasingly in demand.

Find a collection of antique Regency tables, seating, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Regency
Pair of Regency Hickory Chair Co. Cane Barrel Back Club Chairs Having Lithe Legs
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful matched pair of cane barrel back club chairs with lithe front legs by Hickory Chair Co. having beautiful, supple original leat...
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1960s American Vintage Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Mahogany

Exceptional Regency Armchair attributed to George Oakley
Located in London, GB
An exceptional quality, early 19th century Regency period open armchair, of well-shaped Klismos outline and rare generous proportions, attributed to George Oakley, England, circa 18...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

A Regency painted open arm or desk chair
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
A Regency painted open arm or desk chair, the structure with traces of original paint, pierced back rail, sabre arms and newly upholstered in a beautiful duck egg embroidered fabric ...
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17th Century English Antique Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

CHESTERFIELD FULLY RESTORED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER SWiVEL CAPTAINS OFFICE CHAIR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored vintage Regency style Chesterfield hand dyed brown leather office chair Please...
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20th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

RESTORED HARRODS LONDON CHESTERFiELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR CLAW & BALL FEET
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original circa 1950’s Harrods London fully restored office or occasional armchair ...
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1950s English Vintage Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Vintage Regency Palma Desk Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency desk chair. Made by the Palma group in NYC. A chic high Bach chair with cabriolet legs and a carved clamshell motif on ...
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Early 17th Century American Antique Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Patinated Regency Style Leather Upholstered Armchairs / Lounge, Bronze
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Patinated Regency Style Leather Upholstered Armchairs Fantastic patina on this pair of regency library armchairs which still maintain...
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1890s English Antique Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Regency Quality Carved Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Regency quality carved mahogany desk chair having a figured mahogany carved top rail, quality carved splat to the centre, shaped reeded open arms with turned supports, newly ...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Other

Antique Original Regency 1815 Black Leather Hardwood Horseshoe Office Desk Chair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite original circa 1815 Black leather Regency office chair with sculpted Horseshoe frame ...
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1810s English Antique Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Regency Style Leather Executive Office Chair by Century
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stately leather executive swivel office chair crafted by Century Furniture. The chair features a svelte gondola form frame finished in dark espresso leather bordered by brass tack nail heads in the regency taste. The chair has height adjustments including tilt and swivel. The flat top crest of the seat has small ears...
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20th Century American Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Regency 1820 Brown Leather Pollard Oak Chesterfield Office Desk Chair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare fully restored Victorian Chesterfield brown leather office desk chair with Pollard oak frame and original horse hair padding. Thi...
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1820s English Antique Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Transitional Andrew Gower for Jasper Group Portrait Management Swivel Desk Chair
By Andrew Gower, Jasper Seating Co.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous transitional style portrait swivel and tilt management desk chair by Jasper Group, Elegant lines define portrait's timeless classic design, the serpentine front balances with the arms and the back's soft arc, Beautifully handcrafted by skilled artisans using high-quality materials, This piece blends traditional and modern contemporary design elements, creating a look that's classic yet modern, Will bring a sense of history and elegance to any interior at home or office. Please note I have three chairs available, selling them individually "The price listed is for one chair." Specifications: Upholstery: Black Naugahyde Button detail on the back creates a reverse diamond pattern Maple regency arms hand-carved and shaped Maple carved 5-star base feature prong steel interiors with hooded black double wheel casters Seat has synthetic sheet webbing with high resiliency seat polyurethane foam and Dacron wrap Frame interior is hardwood joined with double dowels Back has polypropylene webbing and polyurethane foam with Dacron wrap Pneumatic seat height adjustment from 17.5" to 21" Swivel 360 degrees Tilt lock and tilt tension adjustment Designed by Andrew Gower...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Aged Regency Green Leather Chesterfield Tufted Office Directors Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Regency green leather, Chesterfield tufted office chair A good looking and well made off...
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20th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Regency quality mahogany desk chair having a quality attractive gadroon and shell carved cresting rail above a shell and scroll carved splat back, elegant shaped reeded arms ...
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19th Century European Antique Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Other

Drexel Heritage Regency Tufted Leather Executive Office Armchair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Classic English regency style high-back tufted leather executive office armchair made by Drexel-Heritage. The grand chair has ...
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20th Century American Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

Regency Style Mahogany Armchair Crafted in Italy
Located in Southampton, NJ
Heirloom quality hand crafted Regency style armchair made in Italy with original tags in rarely if ever used condition. Graceful lines & turnings in the manner & quality of Baker or ...
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Early 2000s Italian Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Unusual Regency Mahogany and Brass Campaign Chair
Located in Essex, MA
An unusual chair with arched back newly caned. The sides newly caned and the sides swing open to access easily. Raised on square section legs and very l...
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1830s English Antique Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Regency Carved Walnut and Cane Armchair, Circa 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Regency style desk chair or side chair Circa 1940s Carved walnut, with caned seat. Measures: 22"W x 22"D x 33.5"H. Seat h...
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Mid-20th Century Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

19th Century Regency Arm Chair with Scrolled Arms, English
Located in Toronto, CA
A fine arm chair from the English Regency period in mahogany with a scroll arm. This would be a fantastic arm chair to add a bit of character to a library or to be used as a complime...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 10 English Regency Style Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of 10 vintage Regency style dining chairs, 8 sides and 2 arm chairs. The armchairs have scrolled arm resting on turned supports. The frames have a generous seating and back rest area with impressive detail supported by tapered turned legs and stretchers. Great set of chairs for a conference room table chairs. Measures: Side chairs: 19.5 x 19.5 x 36" H/SH 18.5" Arms chairs: 24 D x 23.5 W x 36" H/ SH= 18.5"/arm H = 26" Search terms: Hollywood Regency style, antique dining chairs. jacobean style, renaissance style, gothic style. Baroque dining chairs, English Tudor dining chairs, Italian baroque dining...
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Early 20th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Classic Klismos Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
The typical lead time is 12- 16 weeks. A Regency style classic klismos form armchair with a channel reeded frame on the upper back, recessed back rails with channel detail, and reces...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italy 18th Century Walnut Dining Armchair with Cane Sitting
Located in Brescia, IT
This elegant and not usual armchair was hand carved in solid walnut, in the 18th century in the Northern part of Italy. Very pleasant decoration with the "lyre" an antique musical instrument...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Regency Desk Armchair with Lite Green Silk Covered
Located in Weiningen, CH
Regency desk armchair with lite green silk covered.
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Early 20th Century British Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Silk, Birch

Pair of French Early 20th Century Regency Style Mahogany Carved Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French early 20th century Regency style mahogany carved armchairs, each upholstered in a light cream color pleather,...
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Early 20th Century French Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Synthetic

VINTAGE FULLY RESTORED DEEP CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CAPTAINS DESK OFFICE CHAiR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored vintage Regency style carver desk armchair in hand dyed brown leather Please ...
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20th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

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Vintage 50s Boomerang Desk Chair by Carlo Ratti
Located in Rome, IT
Italian-designed '' Boomerang '' Desk Chair by Carlo Ratti. This modern and playful chair exudes joy with its colorful and cheerful Skai upholstery in original green, perfectly compl...
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1950s Italian Vintage Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Papillonne Black Swivel Office Chair
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Leather Swivel Office Chair
Located in Pomona, CA
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1970s American Vintage Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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H 44.75 in W 26 in D 26 in
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Located in Barcelona, ES
Office swivel chair from 1960's, France. Upholstered in cream leather and chromed metal base.
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Chesterfield Armchair Leather Brown
Located in Berlin, DE
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Leather

Ralph Lauren Embossed Leather & Wood Side or Desk Chair
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning side chair by Ralph Lauren.
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1990s American Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Bamboo Side, Desk Chairs, Damask Upholstery, Brass Tack Detailing
Located in Stamford, CT
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Outstanding Quality Pair of Antique Regency Carved Mahogany Desk Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
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19th Century English Antique Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Located in Southampton, NJ
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Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique regency mahogany desk chair having a quality shaped figured mahogany back with a rope twist turned centre rail, lovely sh...
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H 33.08 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
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Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
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Regency office chairs and desk chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Regency office chairs and desk chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage office chairs and desk chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, animal skin and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Regency office chairs and desk chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original office chairs and desk chairs, popular names associated with this style include Chesterfield, Century Furniture, Drexel, and Harrods. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for office chairs and desk chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $495 and tops out at $12,450 while the average work can sell for $2,195.

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