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Regency Rugs and Carpets

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
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Distressed Antique Pastel Rug, Regencycore Meets Bridgerton Style
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Vintage English Donegal Handmade Gray & Tan Designed Wool Rug
Vintage English Donegal Handmade Gray & Tan Designed Wool Rug

Vintage English Donegal Handmade Gray & Tan Designed Wool Rug

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Mid-19th Century English Axminster Rug
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Vintage Indian Runner, Flora & Fauna Meet Earth-Tone Elegance
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78538 Vintage Indian Runner, 02'07 x 11'08. Earth-tone elegance meets cozy comfort in this hand knotted wool vintage Indian runner. The decorative details and soft pastel colors wove...

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Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug with Four Seasons Garden Design
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Located in Dallas, TX

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Antique Turkish Sparta Palace Size Rug with Luxe Regency Venetian Style
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71780 Antique Turkish Sparta Palace Size Rug with Luxe Regency Venetian Style 11'00 x 20'06. ​Rich in color, texture and beguiling ambiance, this hand-knotted wool palace size...

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Late 19th Century Haji Khalili Persian Tabriz Carpet with Modern Style
Late 19th Century Haji Khalili Persian Tabriz Carpet with Modern Style

Late 19th Century Haji Khalili Persian Tabriz Carpet with Modern Style

By Haji Khalili

Located in Dallas, TX

74938 Late 19th Century Haji Khalili Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, 09'05 x 12'07. Steeped in the mystique of Persia’s storied past, this Late 19th Century Haji Khalili Persian Tabriz r...

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Antique Persian Farahan Carpet with Boteh Design and Traditional Style
Antique Persian Farahan Carpet with Boteh Design and Traditional Style

Antique Persian Farahan Carpet with Boteh Design and Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

74293 Antique Persian Farahan Rug 04'02 x 06'04. Bathed in the rich, resplendent hues of crimson and aubergine, this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Farahan rug unfolds like a time...

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Smaller 19th Century English Needlepoint Carpet
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Smaller 19th Century English Needlepoint Carpet

Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB

Large decorative late 19th Century English needlepoint tapestry carpet. The chequerboard centre with Prince of Wales plumes of feathers. Within a red border of heraldic shields and f...

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Regency rugs and carpets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Regency rugs and carpets 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 rugs and carpets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Regency rugs and carpets made in a specific country, there are Asia, West Asia, and India pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 rugs and carpets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,500 and tops out at $450,000 while the average work can sell for $13,600.