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Regency Style Wing Chair

Custom-Made Regency Style Wing Chair, 1950s, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Regency style wing chair with carved arms and legs and original yellow faux leather upholstery by
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Vintage 1950s American Regency Lounge Chairs

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Faux Leather, Foam, Wood

Uno Ahrens Style Wing Chair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
John Gilmer for Porter & Plunk reproduction of a 1930's Swedish chair by Uno Ahrens, featured in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs

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Upholstery

Uno Ahrens Style Wing Chair
Uno Ahrens Style Wing Chair
H 46 in W 34 in D 30 in
Tall Pair Minton Spidell Style Italian Regency Rococo Wing Back Dining Chairs
By Minton-Spidell
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish pair of Italian Regency Rococo tall slender dining chairs with wing-backs, cabriole legs
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Vintage 1950s Italian Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Louis J. Solomon Upholstered Lounge Wing Chair
By Louis J. Solomon
Located in New York, NY
Louis J. Solomon Hollywood Regency style lounge wing armchair upholstered in silky grey velvet
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Wingback Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
In the style of Paolo Buffa, this 1950;s butterfly wing back chair has been restored and newly
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Vintage 1950s European Hollywood Regency Club Chairs

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

1940's Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Wingback Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
These butterfly wing backs are just gorgeous. Each chair represents a truly novel twist on the
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Vintage 1940s English Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mirrored Table and Archer Dining Chairs by Z Gallerie
Located in Pasadena, TX
Hollywood Regency style mirrored table and chairs by Z Gallerie Fully mirrored 47.5? dining
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Hollywood Regency Dining Ro...

Materials

Glass

Antique Pair Ormolu Mounted Armchairs Empire Revival 1870s
Located in London, GB
headed by ormolu winged lion masks terminating in ormolu paw feet. The chairs are upholstered in a
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Antique 1870s Armchairs

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Ormolu

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Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

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Hardwood

Guillermo Eyelash Wing Chair Newly Upholstered Armchair in Black Velvet, 1950s
Located in West Hartford, CT
Newly reupholstered Guillermo wing chair, and iconic Hollywood Regency chair. The main fabric is black velvet and there is a burst of neon yellow piping as well. This is a very comfo...
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Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Armchairs

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Fabric, Textile, Velvet, Wood

19th Century Russian Giltwood Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
Period Early 19th Century Russian Giltwood and Painted Armchair or Bergere. In style of Rossi. Incredible proportion and size. Good size for modern sitting. Gilding over original gil...
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Antique Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Chairs

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Giltwood

21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

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Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Wing Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Pair of Fritz Hansen Model 1672 wing chairs Large wing chairs produced in Denmark in the 1940s by manufacturers Fritz Hansen. The square beech wood legs have been stained and oile...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Handsome, Mid-Century, Stacking Fritz Hansen Style Wingback Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fritz Hansen butterfly style teak toned wingback stacking chairs. Beautifully curved shell seat with tubular enameled metal frame. Chairs can interlock to create a stationary row. In...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

French Louis XVI Style Bergère
Located in Westwood, NJ
A finely carved fauteuil, the paper twist carved, arched top rail and downswept padded arms with scroll terminals enclosing an upholstered back and cushion seat, on a finely carved s...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Style Bergère
French Louis XVI Style Bergère
H 39.5 in W 28 in D 31.5 in
19th Century English Wing Chair
Located in Woodbury, CT
Well proportioned 19th century English wing chair in ivory and pale blue damask fabric. Legs and stretchers are mahogany. All joints are solid. Classic design with tall back and narr...
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Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Wingback Chairs

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Cotton, Silk, Mahogany

19th Century English Wing Chair
19th Century English Wing Chair
H 49.5 in W 33 in D 26.5 in
Victoria Hagan Dream Spaces
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
Author Victoria Hagan and David Colman Breathtaking new interiors from this iconic designer, called “the reigning queen of restrained elegance” In her much-anticipated second boo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Victoria Hagan Dream Spaces
Victoria Hagan Dream Spaces
H 13 in W 9.95 in D 1.1 in
Italian Savonarola Dante Or Curule Folding Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Stunning Italian iron Savonarola Dante chair also known as x chairs or Curule chairs. Featuring an iron frame that folds in a Campaign style with bronze-mounted finials. A sling back...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Canapes

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Iron

Georgian Ironstone Platter or Drainer Plate by Hicks Meigh & Johnson, Circa 1830
By Hicks Meigh and Johnson 1
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good rounded oval ironstone (stone china) drainer plate, Circa 1830, which we attribute to the factory of Hicks, Meigh and Johnson of Shelton, Staffordshire Potteries, Engl...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Platters and Serveware

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Ironstone

Pair of Marble Obelisks
Located in Paris, FR
Brown and Mawe Pair of obelisks Marble, Egypt style Signed Brown & Mawe 149 Strand Measures: 16 1/5" high, 4 1/2" wide, 4 1/2" depth Provenance: Private collection A ...
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Antique 19th Century Egyptian Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Pair of Marble Obelisks
Pair of Marble Obelisks
H 16.15 in W 9.85 in D 4.53 in
Pagholz Flötotto Dark Brown Wingback Stacking Chairs with Chrome Legs, 1970s
By Pagholz Flötotto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s Dark stained wingback stacking chairs by Flötotto. These chairs have a single shell seat with chrome legs. Each chair has a hook on one side so they can be attached to make a b...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Dunbar Wingback Chairs Designed by Edward Wormley in a Custom Cartier Textile
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of early and important wing back chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Professionally restored with new foam, new springs, down-filled seat cushions and upholstered in a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

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Mahogany

Chippendale Wingback Damask Ball & Claw Down Armchair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Chippendale Wingback...
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Vintage 1980s Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Cotton, Mahogany, Down

Large Vintage Robert Heritage Mid Century Teak, Afromosia and Sapele sideboard
By Robert Heritage, Archie Shine
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A very large Vintage Mid Century Teak, Afromosia and Sapele Knighstbridge sideboard/credenza designed by Robert Heritage for Archie Shine. Standing at just over 244cm in length the ...
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Teak, Sapele Wood

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Set of Regency Style Armchairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A set of four (only three pictured) Regency style newly water gilt and ebonized armchairs with
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Early 20th Century English Bergere Chairs

Materials

Giltwood, Cane

Set of Regency Style Armchairs
Set of Regency Style Armchairs
H 35 in W 26.25 in D 22.5 in
Regency Simulated Rosewood and Brass Side Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Regency simulated rosewood and brass “Trafalgar” side chair, the top and mid rail are brass mounted
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs

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Brass

Suite of Four Solid Brass Chiavari Chairs, Italy, 1970s
By Chiavari
Located in Newburgh, NY
Rare square wing back unsual Chiavari set Hollywood Regency style.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

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Brass

Vintage Schinkel Style Garden Chairs with Angels
Located in Long Island, NY
An ornate Pair of Schinkel style Garden Chairs with full figured winged Angels, the arms
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

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Aluminum

Carved Wood & Upholstered Italian Regency Style Wing Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian 19th century style wing chair. Heavily carved front apron and arms through the front legs
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Vintage 1940s American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wool, Silk, Upholstery

Pair of Regency Style Wing Chairs or Bergeres
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Regence style. Gilt and carved wood, old patina. Large model, circa 1880.
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Antique 1880s French Regency Armchairs

Pair of Regency Style Wing Chairs or Bergeres
Pair of Regency Style Wing Chairs or Bergeres
H 41.34 in W 29.53 in D 25.6 in
Regency Style Wing Chair from France, 19th Century
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful green wingchair in Regency style. To date circa 1890. The chair is sturdy and robustly
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Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Revival Armchairs

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Walnut

Regency Wing Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Regency style wing chair newly upholstered in red leather.
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Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Regency Wing Chair
Regency Wing Chair
H 44.5 in W 32 in D 30 in
1930s Custom Vintage Shabby Chic Wing Chairs
Located in Hixson, TN
Very nice pair of vintage pair of French Regency style wing chairs from the 1930s and custom-made
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Early 20th Century American Regency Revival Chairs

Pair of Large English Regency Style Carved Mahogany Fireside Wing Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These are very beautiful and clean fireside or wing back chairs. They are in good used condition
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1990s English Regency Wingback Chairs

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Mahogany

Regency-Style Wingback Leather Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1970s Regency-style wing back chair features the original blue leather upholstery covering the
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Mid-20th Century Regency Wingback Chairs

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Brass

Wing Chair with Carved Frame Style of Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1930s Elegant wing chair with carved wooden frame. It's a great style with a lot of visual
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Vintage 1930s American Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs

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Brocade, Fruitwood

French Regency Style Painted Bergere
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1940s bergere has Regency style frame with antique white painted finish. Winged sides meet
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Early 20th Century French Regency Bergere Chairs

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Wood

French Regency Style Painted Bergere
French Regency Style Painted Bergere
H 43 in W 31.5 in D 26.5 in
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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Wood, Fabric, Cane

Set of Regency Style Armchairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A set of four (only three pictured) Regency style newly water gilt and ebonized armchairs with
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Early 20th Century English Bergere Chairs

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Giltwood, Cane

Set of Regency Style Armchairs
Set of Regency Style Armchairs
H 35 in W 26.25 in D 22.5 in
Hollywood Regency Tufted Throne Armchair
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Redding, CT
This wing back is very Regal in style with it's original golden crushed velvet upholstery. Dorothy
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs

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Velvet, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Regency Style French Leather Wing-Back Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of handsome Regency style rich leather upholstered French wing-back armchairs with nailhead
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Antique 19th Century French Regency Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

Pair of Leather Wingback Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Circa 1950s Pair of Regency Style Wing Armchair features the original leather upholstery in
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Vintage 1950s English Regency Wingback Chairs

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Wood, Mahogany, Feathers, Leather, Foam

Pair of Leather Wingback Chairs
Pair of Leather Wingback Chairs
H 42 in W 29 in D 42 in
Pair of French Regence Style Leather Wingback Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of handsome Regence style rich leather upholstered French wing-back armchairs with nailhead
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Antique 19th Century French Regency Wingback Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Pair of Baker Wingback Chairs with Fortuny Upholstery
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
tacks. The traditional aesthetic of the wing back chair has been enlivened with a custom ordered Italian
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs

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Brass

Hollywood Regency Style Throne, Lounge, Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Hollywood Regency style throne, lounge, chair A fine ebonized and parcel gilt decorated throne
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Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Armchairs

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Giltwood

Hollywood Regency Style Throne, Lounge, Chair
Hollywood Regency Style Throne, Lounge, Chair
H 41.5 in W 27.75 in D 32.5 in
Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Regence Armchairs Bergères
Located in Dallas, TX
This absolutely gorgeous pair of 19th century French Regence style Bergères (Armchairs) were hand
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Antique 1870s French Regency Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

Regency Gilt Library Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A unique Regency style upholstered armchair, the upholstered back with a guilloche carved arched
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21st Century and Contemporary European Regency Armchairs

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Mahogany

Regency Gilt Library Chair
Regency Gilt Library Chair
H 37.5 in W 37 in D 38.75 in
Regency Style Armchairs in Ikat Upholstery
Located in Rochester, NY
A beautiful pair of mid 20th century regency tall sleek wing back style armchairs raised on tapered
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20th Century American Regency Armchairs

Westcott Citron Linen Wing Chair by Bunny Williams
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic wingback chair designed by Bunny Williams. The Westcott chair is a modern wing chair made
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21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Armchairs

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Hardwood, Linen, Faux Bamboo, Down

Pair of English His and Hers Wing Chairs
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Fabulous set of chairs, his and hers, with elongated backrests and one being slightly larger and
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20th Century English Armchairs

Antique Twin Pillar Regency Dining Table 19th Century and 8 Bespoke Chairs
Located in London, GB
and a set of bespoke dining chairs in the Regency manner. The table has one leaf that can be added
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Antique 1820s Regency Dining Room Sets

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Mahogany

Vintage Jupe Dining Table, Leaf Cabinet & 10 Chairs Mid 20th C
By Arthur Brett
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Regency Revival dining set comprising a Jupe style dining table and leaf holder
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Vintage 1950s English Regency Revival Dining Room Sets

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Mahogany

Vintage 7ft Diam Jupe Dining Table & 8 Chairs mid 20th C
By William Tillman
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Regency Revival dining set comprising a Jupe style dining table by the renowned
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Vintage 1980s English Regency Revival Dining Room Sets

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Leather, Mahogany

Vintage Jupe Dining Table Leaf Cabinet & 8 Gondola Chairs Mid 20th C
By Arthur Brett
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Regency Revival dining set comprising a Jupe style dining table and leaf holder
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Vintage 1950s English Regency Revival Dining Room Sets

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Mahogany

Pair of Empire Period Mahogany Fauteuils, Armchairs
Located in Benington, Herts
with stitched front edge. Raised on wonderfully crisp and detailed winged mahogany lion monopodia
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Antique Early 19th Century European Empire Armchairs

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Mahogany

Fine Set of Four Empire Period Mahogany Fauteuils
Located in Benington, Herts
stitched front edge. Raised on wonderfully crisp and detailed winged mahogany lion monopodia front
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Antique 1810s European Empire Armchairs

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Mahogany, Calico

Antique Set 4 Ormolu Mounted Armchairs Empire Revival 1870s
Located in London, GB
headed by ormolu winged lion masks terminating in ormolu paw feet. The chairs are upholstered in a
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Antique 1870s Empire Revival Armchairs

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Ormolu

Antique Grand Tour Empire Period Bronze Pen Tray, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
popularity and was adopted in courts throughout Europe. In England it was known as the Regency style.
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Antique 1810s French Empire More Desk Accessories

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Bronze

Italian Regency Upholstered Wing Chair with Carved Wood Frame
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian 19th century style wing chair. Heavily carved front apron and arms through the front legs
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Vintage 1940s Italian Wingback Chairs

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Fruitwood, Upholstery

Pair of Regency Modern Tall Wing Back Walnut Chairs Mid-Century Tomlinson
By Tomlinson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of Tomlinson Sophisticate style tall wing back chairs. These chairs have a distressed
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Italian Velvet Hollywood Regency Style Chair & Ottoman by La Contessina
By La Contessina
Located in Big Flats, NY
Hollywood Regency wing back chair and ottoman set made in Italy by La Contessina features
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs

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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs in the Style of William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Rochester, NY
In the style of William Haines a pair of mid 20th century high style Hollywood Regency slipper type
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Set of Eight Versace Style Ebony Dining Room Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
winged eagle in flight. These heavily carved black lacquered dining chairs depict the Hollywood Regency
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Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Hollywood Regency, Console Table, Ebonized Wood, Giltwood, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Hollywood Regency Style ebony and gilt decorated sofa console table. Having Figural winged birds on
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Late 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Wingback Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
for a truly comfortable and striking chair giving it a more contemporary styling than the traditional
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Grosfeld House Open Arm Rosewood Wingback Chair
Located in Hanover, MA
Grosfeld House open arm rosewood curved back wing chair with elegantly carved scrolled arms and
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs

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Mohair, Rosewood

English Chesterfield Tufted Leather Wingback Library Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Victorian period English Chesterfield tufted leather wing chair or library chair. Made in a Grand
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20th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs

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Brass

Coalbrookdale-Style Laurel Leaf & Winged Griffen Garden Bench and Chairs
By J.L. Mott Ironworks
Located in Sheffield, MA
design garden bench, palm design garden bench, Hollywood regency style patio furniture, baroque styling
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Mid-20th Century American Late Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

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Aluminum

Pair of Large-Scale Chinese Chippendale Style Wingback Rattan Chairs
By Ficks Reed
Located in Rochester, NY
A very glamorous large scale pair of rattan Hollywood Regency / Chinese Chippendale style wing back
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

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Patent Leather, Faux Leather, Rattan

Antique Carved and Gilded Tête-à-Tête Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Empire style elaborately carved with foliate scrolled top rails and aprons, winged griffin supports
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Antique Late 19th Century Regency Armchairs

Pair of Empire Revival Mahogany and Gilt Armchairs, Late 20th Century
Located in London, GB
style in the German-speaking lands, Federal style in the United States and to the Regency style in
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Vintage 1980s Empire Revival Armchairs

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Fabric, Mahogany, Giltwood

Antique French Egyptian Revival Bronze Sphinx 19th C
Located in London, GB
. In England it was known as the Regency style.      
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Antique 1850s French Egyptian Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Fretwork Wing Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Fretwork Wing Chairs with caned seats in good as found vintage
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Carved Wood, Gesso, Polychrome and Gilt Decorated Egyptomania Sphinxes
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
style, using motifs such as sphinxes, figures of Graces, winged women playing the lyre, snakes, scrolls
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Antique 1820s Spanish Figurative Sculptures

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Gesso, Wood

Charles II Carved Walnut Caned Armchair
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
decoration which characterizes Carolean chairs from about 1675 onwards’ were ‘cutt’ or ‘wrought’ with
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Antique 1680s English Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Charles II Carved Walnut Caned Armchair
Charles II Carved Walnut Caned Armchair
H 46.5 in W 25 in D 26.5 in
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Regency Style Wing Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal regency style wing chair for your home. Frequently made of wood, fabric and mahogany, every regency style wing chair was constructed with great care. Find 7 options for an antique or vintage regency style wing chair now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a regency style wing chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A regency style wing chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Hollywood Regency, Regency and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one regency style wing chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Arthur Brett and Louis J. Solomon produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Regency Style Wing Chair?

A regency style wing chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,200, while the lowest priced sells for $1,450 and the highest can go for as much as $20,746.

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.