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Regency Ebonized Caned Chair

English Regency Bergere Chair Painted Ebonized Wood and Cane
Located in Savannah, GA
Exquisite 19th century ebonized wooden bergère armchair with caned back, bottom and sides. It is
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Antique 1810s English Regency Bergere Chairs

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Damask, Fruitwood

English Regency Bergere Chair Painted Ebonized Wood and Cane
English Regency Bergere Chair Painted Ebonized Wood and Cane
$3,996 Sale Price
20% Off
H 39.5 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in
Vintage Regency Style Ebonized Armchair with Cane Seat.
By Trouvailles Furniture Inc.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Regency Style Ebonized Armchair with Cane Seat 20th century Regency style armchair from
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20th Century American Regency Chairs

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Wood

Vintage Regency Style Ebonized Armchair with Cane Seat.
Vintage Regency Style Ebonized Armchair with Cane Seat.
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
H 35 in W 20 in D 22 in
Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Ebonized and Cane Back Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs By Baker Furniture USA
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Vintage 1980s American Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Walnut, Giltwood

Ebonized and Gold Leaf Painted Regency Chairs, a Pair
Located in Wichita, KS
Lovely and unusual ebonized and gold leaf painted chairs with chinoiserie style and floral scenery
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Regency Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cane, Giltwood

Ebonized and Gold Leaf Painted Regency Chairs, a Pair
Ebonized and Gold Leaf Painted Regency Chairs, a Pair
$3,160 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 32.5 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Set 10 Ebonized and Natural Walnut Cane Back Regency Style Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb set of 10 cane back faux bamboo style French Regency dining chairs in walnut with
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Vintage 1940s French Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Geo Smith English Regency Ebonized Bergére Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pairof English Regency (20th Century) ebonized and gilt trimmed bergere Armchairs with cane sides
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20th Century Regency Chairs

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Cane

Regency Style Ebonized And Caned Accent Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A finely formed Regency style accent chair lacquered black and ornately detailed with gilt design
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Early 20th Century Regency Armchairs

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Cane, Wood

Regency Style Ebonized And Caned Accent Chair
Regency Style Ebonized And Caned Accent Chair
$895
H 34.5 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
8 Alfonso Marina Ebonized and Gilt Regency Style Dining Chairs
By Alfonso Marina
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
detail, these chairs—model name “Regency S.N.”—embody a refined balance of classical English Regency
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Late 20th Century Unknown Directoire Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Wood

8 Alfonso Marina Ebonized and Gilt Regency Style Dining Chairs
8 Alfonso Marina Ebonized and Gilt Regency Style Dining Chairs
$6,495 / set
H 35.25 in W 23.25 in D 23.75 in
Pair of English Regency Style Ebonized Caned Elbow Chairs
By Bloomingdale's
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Striking pair of matching black lacquer ebonized English elbow armchairs crafted in the Regency
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20th Century English Regency Armchairs

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Fabric, Cane, Beech

Set of Eight English Regency Revival Chinoiserie Dining Chairs, 1880-1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of eight English Chinoiserie dining chairs, crafted between 1880 and 1920 in the Regency
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Early 20th Century English Regency Revival Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Pair of Regency Styled Side or Accent Chairs with Reclining Nude & Swan Panels
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
and date to approximately 1920 and done in a Regency, or Hollywood Regency style. The chairs are done
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Early 20th Century American Regency Side Chairs

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Cane, Pine

Egyptian Revival Regency Black Ebonized Gold Gilt Lion Head Throne Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Contemporary Egyptian Revival Regency Style Black Ebonized Gold Gilt Lion Head Cane Lounge Chairs
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Regency Armchairs

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Fabric, Cane, Wood

Pair Regency Style Black Gold Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 20th Century ebonized and gilt Regency style cane chairs with newly upholstered loose seat
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20th Century Regency Armchairs

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Cane, Wood

Pair Regency Style Black Gold Armchairs
Pair Regency Style Black Gold Armchairs
$3,400 / set
H 32.25 in W 22 in D 22.5 in

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Pair of Regency 19th Century Ebonized and Caned Side Chairs
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
An elegant pair of early of 19th century, Regency ebonized side chairs, displaying gilded
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Antique 19th Century Regency Bergere Chairs

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Elm

Pair Antique English Hitchcock Regency Style Ebonized, Cane & Gilt Armchairs
By Hitchcock
Located in Big Flats, NY
English Hitchcock Regency Style Ebonized, Cane & Gilt Armchairs C1930 Measures- 33.75"H x 22.5"D x 23"D
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Early 20th Century Regency Chairs

Materials

Paint

Set 10 Ebonized and Natural Walnut Cane Back Regency Style Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb set of 10 cane back faux bamboo style French Regency dining chairs in walnut with
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Vintage 1940s French Regency Revival Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Walnut

Pair of Ebonized Cane Bergere Lounge Chairs with Linen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of caned bergere lounge or club chairs featuring linen upholstery. The generous
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20th Century Italian Regency Lounge Chairs

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Linen, Cane, Wood

Pair of Ebonized and Caned Regency-Revival Armchairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Pair of English 1920’s ebonized and painted caned-back Chinoiserie armchairs.   
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Vintage 1920s English Regency Revival Club Chairs

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Beech

Pair of Hollywood Regency Ebonized Faux Bamboo and Cane Barrel Back Club Chairs
Located in South Bend, IN
chairs. The chairs feature stunning ebonized wood frames and tufted white seat cushions. The caning is
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Cane, Wood

Antique Victorian Mother of Pearl Inlay Black Ebonized Regency Cane Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Mother of Pearl Inlay Black Ebonized Regency Cane Seat Side Chair. Circa Early
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Antique Early 1800s Victorian Side Chairs

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Pair of Black & Gold Regency Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Hastings, GB
Pair of antique Regency black and gold dining chairs with sweeping curved back and legs
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Antique 1820s English Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Black & Gold Regency Caned Dining Chairs
Pair of Black & Gold Regency Caned Dining Chairs
H 36.42 in W 18.31 in D 21.26 in
Baker Furniture Ebonized and Gold Gilt Regency Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
Ebonized and gold gilt wood frames, with caned seats and backs. Measures: Side chairs - 20.25" W x
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Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Wood, Giltwood

Pair of Contemporary Black Lacquer Caned Wing Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
caned walls on the sides and back. Each made with generous proportions in the English Regency style with
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20th Century Regency Wingback Chairs

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Fabric, Cane, Wood

Regency Style Italian Dining Chairs, 6
Located in Astoria, NY
Set of Six Regency Style Italian Dining Chairs, comprising four side chairs and two armchairs, each
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20th Century Italian Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Regency Style Italian Dining Chairs, 6
Regency Style Italian Dining Chairs, 6
H 36 in W 21.5 in D 22.5 in
Set of Four James Mont Style Ebonized Dining Chairs
By James Mont
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Wicked set of four mid-century ebonized and caned dining chairs made in the manner of James Mont
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Wood, Lacquer

Baker Furniture Ebonized and Gold Gilt Regency Style Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
Furniture. The chairs feature stunning ebonized and gold gilt solid wood frames with caned seats and
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Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Wood

Regency Oak Chair
Located in London, GB
A Regency oak and ebonized chair with caned seat, circa 1810.
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Antique 1810s Chairs

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Oak

Regency Oak Chair
Regency Oak Chair
H 34 in W 21 in D 21 in
Baker Furniture Ebonized Mahogany and Gold Gilt Regency Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous pair of Regency style armchairs or club chairs By Baker Furniture, "Historic
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Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Baker Furniture Ebonized and Gold Gilt Regency Style Armchairs, Set of Four
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
Furniture. The chairs feature stunning ebonized and gold gilt solid wood frames with caned seats and
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Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Wood

English Regency Caned Riddle Back Ebonized Black & Gold Scrolled Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage English Regency style pierced Riddle back armchair featuring ebonized black painted frame
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Late 20th Century Regency Armchairs

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Cane, Hardwood

Antique English Regency Ebonized Black Cane Back Hand Painted Arm Chair, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Regency Ebonized black cane back hand painted arm chairs - a Pair. Item features
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Early 20th Century Regency Armchairs

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Cane, Wood

Set of Ten Regency Period Dining Chairs
Located in Water Mill, NY
Set of ten Regency ebonized and parcel-gilt caned dining chairs in the manner of John Gee. Two arm
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Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Regency Arm Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
a pair of period English Regency black painted / ebonized chairs with gold trim and caned seats
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

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Gold

Pair of Regency Arm Chairs
Pair of Regency Arm Chairs
H 33.5 in W 21 in D 18.5 in
19th Century English Regency Ebonised Library Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A great shaped Regency ebonised library chair, circa 1820 with its original ebonised finish. Having
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Antique 19th Century Armchairs

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Cane

Pair of Late Regency Ebonized Caned Bergere Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Each with curved crest rail over a caned back and seat, molded arms with down scrolled handholds
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Antique 1830s English Regency Bergere Chairs

Great Set of 8 Cane Back English Regency Style Ebonized Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Cane back and seat. Wood frames. Removable upholstered cushions. Painted accents. 2 arm chairs
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Vintage 1960s European Regency Chairs

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Beech

Pair of Regency Ebonized Klismos Chairs
Located in Richmond, London
A pair of elegant 19th century Regency 'Klismos' chairs, ebonised and enriched with brass mounts
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Pair of Regency Ebonized Klismos Chairs
Pair of Regency Ebonized Klismos Chairs
H 33.5 in W 19.5 in D 22 in
Pair of English Regency Style Ebonized Klismos Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of English klismos chairs made in the Regency taste. Featuring an ebonized barrel
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Mid 20th Century Regency Style Gilt Lacquer Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Grand Ledge Chair Company 1
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., Grand Ledge Chair Company (4) Regency style armchairs with oval caned back panel and ring
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Antique Late 18th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Cane, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Set of Four American Regency Hitchcock Style Baltimore Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of four 19th century American Regency caned Baltimore fancy dining chairs made in the
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Antique 19th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Wood

Hickory Chair Co Campaign Ebonized Regency Faux Bamboo Leather Armchair Ottoman
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hickory Chair Co campaign style ebonized regency faux bamboo leather armchair ottoman. Set includes
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Mid-20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Armchairs

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Leather, Cane, Wood

A Pair of Regency 19th Century Ebonized Gilded Open Armchairs - Chair, Caned
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
An elegant pair of early 19th century, Regency ebonized armchairs, displaying gilded decorations
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Antique 19th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Chinese Chippendale Ebonized Faux Bamboo Chairs, 1960
Located in Hamburg, PA
Pair of elegant ebonized faux bamboo chairs with gold accents and cane backs. Originally circa 1960
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

19th Century Regency Mahogany Ebonized Side Chairs, Cane Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Regency Mahogany ebonized side chairs, cane seats.  
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Antique 19th Century Regency Side Chairs

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Wood, Mahogany

A pair of Regency ebonized cane-filled tub chairs.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Regency ebonized cane-filled tub chairs with neo-classical ormolu mounts raised on ball
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Antique 19th Century English Bergere Chairs

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Wood, Cane

Pair of 20th Century Ebonized Regency Style Side Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 20th century ebonized Regency style side chairs
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20th Century Side Chairs

A Pair of Faux Grained/Ebonized Regency Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Faux Grained/Ebonized Regency Side Chairs
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Antique 19th Century Side Chairs

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Wood, Cane

Pair of 19th Century Regency Style Ebonized Bamboo Arm Chairs, Cane Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th Century Regency Style Ebonized Bamboo Arm Chairs, Cane Seats with cushions Elegant
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Antique 19th Century Regency Armchairs

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Cane, Bamboo

A Regency Set Of Dining Chairs By John Gee
By John Gee
Located in Darlington, GB
A very smart set of six Regency dining chairs by John Gee, on turned front legs with sabre rear
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Antique Early 1800s British Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane

A Regency Set Of Dining Chairs By John Gee
A Regency Set Of Dining Chairs By John Gee
H 33.47 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Four Early Nineteenth Century Regency Period Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Four early nineteenth century ebonised and parcel gilded armchairs, the frames with turned spindle backs, canework seats and stretchers. With later upholstered squab cushions and bac...
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Chairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Pair of Regency Style Ebonized and Gilt faux Bamboo Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Located at:
Todd Alexander Romano
930 N. La Cienega Blvd
West Hollywood CA 90069
(310)855-1280
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Vintage 1950s Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Cane

Fine and Elegant Pair of Regency Ebonized and Cane Side Chairs, circa 1810
Located in Avington, Hampshire
A fine and elegant pair of Regency ebonized and cane side chairs, circa 1810.
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Antique 1810s English Chairs

Early 19th Century Regency Ebonized and Parcel-gilt Elbow Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A richly decorated early 19th century classical elbow chair. The crest rail is beautifully painted
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

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Set of 8 Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of 8 antique Regency quality mahogany dining chairs consisting of 2 elbow chairs and 6 single chairs having a quality mahogany back with a carved rail to the centre, newly reupho...
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Other

Set of 8 Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Dining Chairs
Set of 8 Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Dining Chairs
$7,835 / set
H 34.26 in W 17.92 in D 16.34 in
English Chinoiserie Dark Green Lacquer Cabinet on Stand with Gilt Scenic Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Chinoiserie cabinet on stand from the late 19th century with gilded décor. This stunning English Chinoiserie cabinet, with its dark green lacquer finish and detailed gilt ...
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair
Located in Allerum, SE
Limited edition reproductions by D. Larsson, inspired by the finest 18th - 19th-century Swedish furniture. STOCKHOLM, This Gustavian style armchair is inspired by one of the finest ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair
Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
H 33.9 in W 26.4 in D 27.6 in
Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal
By Maison Baguès
Located in Paris, FR
Certified Maison Baguès Chandelier - iron and crystal Finish: Gold or Silver gilding Re-edition of its old model "Le Bateau". UL listing available for an additional charge.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Iron

19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning and rare 19th Century English Chinese pagoda cabinets. This highly stylized hand carved mahogany cabinets features, glass shelving, pagoda gabled roofs, classic Chippendal...
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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

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Glass, Mahogany

19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
English 1820s Georgian Period Black and Gold Chinoiserie Chest with Stone Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian ebonized chinoiserie chest-of-drawers from the early 19th century with gilt and black lacquered accents and later added stone top. Created in England during the f...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Wood

Stacked Bone and Brass Powder-Coated Table Lamp with Peekaboo Silver Leaf Shade
By Arvo Ray, Seth Premo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Junius lamp makes a bold statement with its geometric stacked elements that appear almost to float above one another. The lamp is constructed with a powder-coated steel shade and...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Silver Leaf, Steel

New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Iron

Regency Mahogany Caned Bergere
Located in Essex, MA
Seat Depth 26 Rectangular caned back and sides set in a carved reeded frame. Reeded tapered legs and casters.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bergere Chairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Caned Bergere
Regency Mahogany Caned Bergere
On Hold
$2,850
H 35 in W 25.25 in D 32.5 in
Baker Furniture English Regency Flame Mahogany Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous English Regency or Empire style extension dining table By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road Collection" USA, Late 20th Century Gorgeous book-matched flame mahogany top, wi...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Set (8) French Dining Chairs in Louis XVI Style Old Leather Unrestored
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique set of French (8) Louis XVI Style Dining Room Chairs in "unrestored" condition and I have to admit that one of the side chairs is in rough shape. The chair is certainly repai...
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

8 French Louis XV Walnut Caned Country Farmhouse Fauteuil Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Eight vintage French Louis XV style dining chairs. Made of walnut featuring caned backs with carved floral accents, fauteuil arms and whimsical country farmhouse scenes. Jacquard...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

8 French Louis XV Walnut Caned Country Farmhouse Fauteuil Dining Chairs
8 French Louis XV Walnut Caned Country Farmhouse Fauteuil Dining Chairs
$2,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 37.5 in W 22 in D 23 in
Set of Six French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs with Mohair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite set of six 20th century French dining chairs crafted in the Louis XVI taste. The chairs feature carved and painted frames with an oval cameo back. The frames are upholstere...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Antique Set 8 English William IV Barback Dining Chairs Circa 1830 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English set of eight antique  William IV barback dining chairs, circa 1830 in date. The set comprising six side chairs and a pair of armchairs with drop in seats...
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Antique 1830s William IV Dining Room Chairs

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Mahogany

Broyhill Brasilia Dining Chairs Original Set of 10 Mid-Century Modern, 1962-1970
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Topeka, KS
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia original set of 10 dining chairs, 2 arm and 8 sides. Dark walnut and new dark blue/black upholstery. In fabulous vintage condition apart f...
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Mid-20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

1950s French Art Deco Maple Dining Chairs in Striped Fabric - Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
A beautifully restored set of six 1950s French Art Deco dining chairs, sourced from Provence. Expertly hand-crafted from solid maple, each chair features a sleek silhouette with grac...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Cotton, Maple

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Regency Ebonized Caned Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic regency ebonized caned chair available at 1stDibs. A regency ebonized caned chair — often made from wood, cane and natural fiber — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect regency ebonized caned chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each regency ebonized caned chair bearing Regency, Hollywood Regency or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. Century Furniture, Nancy Corzine and Raymond K. Sobota each produced at least one beautiful regency ebonized caned chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Regency Ebonized Caned Chair?

The average selling price for a regency ebonized caned chair at 1stDibs is $3,500, while they’re typically $1,250 on the low end and $9,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.