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.
Eight Foot Tall Mid-19th Century French Regency Style Giltwood Floor Mirror
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Found in a chateau in the Loire Valley, this nineteenth century French Regency style gilt wood mirror stands at an impressive eight feet in height. Its beveled glass is surrounded by...
Mirror, Giltwood
Massive Mid 19th C. Carved and Gilt Mantle Mirror
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Ca. 1860. A large scale arch shaped mirror with an elaborate crest with a pair of putti flanking the center crest of a shell and acanthus scrolls. The putti recline and rest their le...
Wood
English Regency Mahogany Cheval Mirror
Located in Woodbury, CT
English Regency mahogany cheval mirror with brass urn finials, handle and casters. Maintains original glass.
Mahogany, Mirror
English Cheval Mirror of Mahogany from the Regency Era
Located in Austin, TX
An English cheval mirror from the Regency Period, featuring a turned mahogany frame with finial decoration, framed mirror with gilt accents.
Brass, Metal
Regency Dressing Mirror in Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A Very Pretty Regency Mahogany Dressing Mirror. 19th century Featuring 3 Shaped Mahogany Lined Drawers (note the fine dovetails) Having turned Bun feet. The Swivel Mirror Support...
Mahogany
Regency antique mahogany cheval mirror
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
Regency mahogany cheval mirror, the turned frame with ball finials to trestle end supports with swept feet that terminate with brass box castors. The arched and bevelled mirror plate...
Mahogany
19th Century Regency Rosewood Brass Inlay Boulle Work Cheval Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
English Regency neoclassical rosewood cheval mirror elaborately decorated with brass inlay.
Brass
19th Century English Gilt Mirror
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 19th Century English gilt mirror. This beautiful piece has a carved and elegant gilt frame and retains its original silvered mirror glass and its original panelled back.
Mirror, Giltwood
$1,080Sale Price|40% Off
Regency Style Gilded Tall Wall or Dressing Mirror
Located in Plainview, NY
A stylish and elegant tall wall or depressing mirror in Regency style. The mirror is beautifully hand carved of gilded antiqued wood. Elevate your bedroom, walk in closet or dressing...
Mirror, Wood, Paint
$74,588 / set
Two Large English Neoclassical Carved Wood Mirrors
Located in London, GB
Two large English neoclassical carved wood mirrors English, Late 19th Century Height 229cm, width 155cm, depth 11cm These exceptional, large Regency-style rectangular mirrors, sculp...
Wood
English Regency Mahogany Ebonized Cheval Mirror. Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency mahogany adjustable cheval mirror with a turned bulbous ringed ebonized frame, brass side handles, and terminating on the original reeded splayed legs with brass lion paw casters...
Brass
Fine Regency Mahogany Cheval Mirror
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very fine quality Regency mahogany cheval mirror, in overall excellent condition with a good colour. 62.5" 34" wide 27" depth You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, ...
Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Cheval Mirror
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very nice quality Regency mahogany and parcel gilded cheval mirror with bevelled glass, in excellent overall colour and condition. 44" high 26" wide 27" depth You are welcome to ...
Mahogany
Swedish Gustavian Dressing Mirror
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedsh Gustavian style full length dressing mirror.
Mirror, Wood
1970's Hollywood Regency Giltwood Cheval Floor Mirror
Located in Doylestown, PA
Fabulous 1970's giltwood cheval mirror. Sturdy and well crafted, the mirror sits on a graceful base with ball finials and feet. It features fine trim with decorative brass corner acc...
Brass
Georgian Cheval Mirror Swivel Mahogany 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Georgian style mahogany cheval mirror We date this quirky interiors piece to circa 1890 Great full length mirror that won't take up the whole room as it's quite a narrow one...
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Giltwood Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Giltwood Mirror exudes elegance and sophistication with its intricate detailing and beautiful patina. This mirror captures the essence o...
Giltwood
$2,024Sale Price|45% Off
H 57.29 in W 37.8 in D 1.97 in
19th Century French Neoclassical Giltwood Trumeau Mirror
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An imposing French 19th century trumeau mirror in wood and gilded stucco, crafted in a neo- classical style. This simple but elegant mirror is enclosed within a fluted giltwood frame...
Giltwood
Cheval Mirror in Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant cheval mirror in solid mahogany and mahogany veneer from the 19th century from England Very beautiful mirror which has its original glass which is beveled Very beautiful pa...
Mahogany
$1,762
H 73.63 in W 31.5 in D 23.63 in
Mid-century French wooden standing dressing mirror in Baroque style
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1950 / dressing mirror / wood / Baroque / Rococo Impressive Baroque French standing dressing mirror in white and gilded wood. The mirror can be tilted and fixed in differen...
Mirror, Wood
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 55.12 in W 31.5 in D 3.55 in
19th Century Ornate Louis Philippe Giltwood Mirror
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A large and highly decorative Louis Philippe period giltwood console mirror with arched top in the Louis XV style. The curvaceous frame of this 19th century mirror is beautifully age...
Gold Leaf
Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Cheval Mirror Hoof Feet
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Fabulous Brass Cheval Mirror. Massive presence with a 2" frame. Simple lines that pack a punch. Hooved feet base and large anchor knobs. Nice contrast in design with block frame hold...
Brass
Brass Cheval Floor Mirror Hollywood Regency
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1980's glam round arched tubular brass framed cheval mirror. Hefty and robust solid brass. Polished and lacquered.
Brass
19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Mirror
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exceptionally fine Napoleon III parclose giltwood Mirror, with its original bevelled mercury glass mirror plate. The design is extremely decorative, its outsize crest featuring ...
Giltwood, Mercury Glass, Mirror
Fine Regency Mahogany Cheval Mirror
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very fine quality Regency mahogany cheval mirror, in overall excellent condition with a good colour. 62.5" 34" wide 27" depth You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, ...
Mahogany
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H 91 in W 54.5 in D 3 in
Late 20th Century Monumental Hand-Painted Tropical Floor Mirror & Rattan Accents
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A spectacular late 20th century monumental tropical floor mirror featuring a richly hand-painted frame with exotic birds, monkeys, and lush foliage. Restored with added rattan strips...
Rattan, Mirror, Wood
English 19th Century Cheval Mirror
Located in Southampton, GB
Cheval Mirror with candle sconces and lion paw feet. England, cira 1900. Height - 165.5cm Width - 71cm Depth - 67cmPlease message if any further info or photos are required SHIPPI...
Mirror, Sapele Wood
Early 19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Cheval Mirror
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An early 19th-century Regency period mahogany cheval mirror of exceptional quality. It features a rectangular original mirror plate enclosed in a cross banded mahogany frame, support...
Mirror
Vintage Regency Carved Urn Mirrors - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your décor with this pair of Vintage Regency Carved Urn Mirrors. These American-style mirrors feature exquisite carved urn details and a timeless Regency design. Perfect for ...
Mirror, Wood
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H 70.75 in W 25.25 in D 26.5 in
Antique English Georgian Regency Mahogany Cheval Full Length Swing Mirror 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Georgian Regency mahogany cheval mirror, circa 1820. The mirror having a pair of brass urn shaped finials to the top of the upright supports, to the center is a swing ...
Brass
Vintage Regency Monumental Floor Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Transform your space with the timeless elegance of this Vintage Regency Monumental Floor Mirror, epitomizing classic American style. Crafted with exquisite attention to detail, its g...
Glass, Wood
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H 86.5 in W 35 in D 2.5 in
Mid-19th Century French Regency Style Gilt Wood Full Length Mirror, 87-in Tall
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Standing at an impressive 86.5 inches in height, this tall mid nineteenth century French Regency style gilt wood mirror originally hung between two windows in a manor house. The mirr...
Mirror, Giltwood
John-Richard Eglomisé Gilt Floor Hall Hanging Mirror
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A versatile John Richard eglomisé floor, hall or wall mirror from the late 20th to early 21st century. The mirror features gilt carvings. It has factory brackets to hang but no wire.
Mirror, Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Monumental Italian Gilt Ripple Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extraordinary vintage Regency mirror. A striking monumental ripple wood frame in a gilt finish. Made in Italy in the 1950s. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Mirror, Wood
Cheval Mirror with Candle Sconces, England circa 1820
Located in Culver City, CA
Cheval Mirror with Candle Sconces England circa 1820 Regency era mirror with original plate glass and rise & fall candle sconces. Measures 23”w x 25.25”d x 60”h
Glass, Mirror
Vintage Late 20th Century Regency Book Matched Burl Wood Floor Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency full length floor mirror. Beautiful book matched Burl woodpecker frame with gold tipping. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Mirror, Wood
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H 79.25 in W 2 in D 34.25 in
Vintage Arched Pencil Reed Vivai del Sud Regency Tropical Leaf Floor Mirrors
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
A pair of rare monumental beautiful white lacquered pencil reed tropical leaf floor mirrors. The mirrors are massive and extremely heavy. They are very rare and to have acquired a pair is an incredible joy. They feature a beautiful curved leaf design in a pencil reed form. Both mirrors have been previously lacquered white. The tropical leaf like arched top has a wonderful vintage old Miami...
Reed