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Regency Armchairs

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
Color:  Brown
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 Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Set of Six English Regency Walnut Dining or Library Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive 19th century set of six English Regency bronze mounted walnut dining armchairs or library armchairs. The chairs feature an Arts & Crafts era needlepoint decorated seat wi...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century Irish Mahogany Library Armchair
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine early 19th century mahogany framed library armchair, the curved top-rail above button back upholstered in leather, with raised padded arm rests and down scrolled arms whi...
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19th Century Irish Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Baker Regency Style Burl Wood Klismos Dining Armchairs, 12 Available
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Magnificent English Regency style klismos armchairs or dining chairs made by Baker Furniture. Featuring handcrafted frames covered with dramatic burl wood veneers. The klismos form c...
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20th Century American Regency Armchairs

Materials

Burl, Fabric, 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 cushion in ticking. These chairs are professionally upholstered and are also av...
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20th Century Regency Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Regency Faux Bamboo Arm Chair by Schnadig
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Indulge in our elegant Regency Faux Bamboo Arm Chair by Schnadig. With its intricate faux bamboo framework and comfortable seat, it marries traditional design with modern craftsmansh...
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1980s American Vintage Regency Armchairs

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Hickory Chair Regency Style Double Caned Chair
Located in Southampton, NJ
A double caned, George III Regency style mahogany & satinwood armchair with tapered reed & turned legs. The chair is fully hand detailed with beautifully ...
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1960s American Vintage Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany, Satinwood

Regency Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency style carved and gilt armchair, the rectangular "X" back with a mahogany panel, the caned seat with a tie-on cushion, on turned and fluted legs. Dimensions: 22.5" W x 2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Ebonized English Regency Armchairs with Pony Seats and Monogram
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 19th century English Regency ebonized armchairs with hand painted monogram. Natural pony hide seats in black and white. Measures: Arm height 25".
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19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Hide

Circa 1870 French Grand Scale Regence Style Fauteuil
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1870 grand scale Regence style fauteuil, French. Walnut. Well molded throughout, S-scroll arms & legs, with shaped stretcher base. Wonderful old as found French upholstery. 27 ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Curule Style Mahogany Armchair, circa 1890
By Thomas Hope
Located in Sherborne, GB
Mahogany Curule style open armchair in the manor of the design of Thomas. Hope. This attractive late 19th century chair has a moulded X frame facade with a central carved reeded rand...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Early 19th Century English Regency Mahogany Tub Chair Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
arly 19th Century English Regency mahogany armchair in the Manner of George Smith (Born in 1786). George Smith was a celebrated furniture designer during the Regency Period. His desi...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Faux Bamboo Regency Style Chair
Located in New York, NY
Stylish Regency style side chair in the Regency style, having faux bamboo frame and caned seat, with custom seat cushion included ( cushion shows minor cosmetic wear wear ). The wood...
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Mahogany Regency Period Large Caned Library Chair
Located in Montreal, QC
Mahogany Regency Period Large Caned Library Chair Stamped number "03020" Caning was professionally redone.
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1820s English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Twelve Baker Regency Style Burl Wood Klismos Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Magnificent set of twelve English Regency style klismos armchairs or dining chairs made by Baker Furniture. Featuring handcrafted frames covered with dramatic burlwood veneers. The k...
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20th Century American Regency Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Burl

Armchair In Rosewood Regency Period, circa 1810
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely rosewood armchair from the beginning of the 19th century Regency period Very beautiful base decorated with a beading The backrest is also decorated with a beading as well as a...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

Regency Style Mahogany and Tufted Leather Armchair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Rich looking Regency style armchair having mahogany carved and inlaid back with elegantly shaped arms and tapered legs, handsomely upholstered with a tufted chocolate brown leather s...
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1980s American Vintage Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A hand carved armchair, the verdigris brass oval inset and caned back above a silk tie on cushion seat, on spiral turned legs. The original Regency. Dimensions: 24" W x 22.75" D x...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Antique English Regency Wing Armchair, circa 1820
Located in London, GB
Antique English Regency Wing Armchair circa 1820 Good example in excellent condition commensurate of age. Fabric will require replacing. Standing on mahogany faux bamboo legs termin...
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1820s English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of English Regency Style Upholstered Bergeres in Tapestry Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Regency Style (20th Century) bergeres with curved mahogany frames, scroll arms, leather upholstered backs and armrests, the front and seat upholstered in an urn-theme...
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20th Century European Regency Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Regency Hand Painted Tromp L’oiel Swag Arm Chairs, a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Regency arm chairs. Brilliant hand painted Tromp l,oiel swag detail. Blue velvet seats with thr chic patina from time. Purchased in Italy and brought to th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

English Regency Arm Chair
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful and elegant Regency armchair in original and untouched condition. Made in England during the first quarter of the 19th century. Featuring splat back with vertical spindle...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Midcentury Regency Mahogany Leather Seat with Cane Back Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
Midcentury Regency Mahogany leather seat with cane back armchair in great condition. Very comfortable. Seat is very firm and has been reupholstered down the road. Measures 24" in wi...
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Mahogany

1920s Estey Manufacturing Magogany Upholstered Arm Chairs
By Estey Organ Corp.
Located in Germantown, MD
For your consideration is this beautiful, refinished pair of early 20th century regency style solid mahogany armchairs by Estay Manufacturing Co. Estay was founded in 1879 and specia...
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Early 20th Century American Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Original Hide Regency Chesterfield Brown Leather Library Reading Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Regency circa 1810-1820 Chesterfield distressed leather library reading armchair...
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1810s English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather

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 Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Regency Rosewood Armchair By Gillows
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular back with spindles and loose muslin cushion, carved arms and loose cushion seat raised on circular reeded tapered legs and cup casters.
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1810s English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

English Regency 1830s Mahogany Armchair with Scrolling Arms and Casters
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Regency period mahogany armchair from the early 19th century, with scrolling arms, turned legs, upholstery and petite casters. Created in England during the second quarter of the 19th century, this mahogany armchair features a straight rectangular back with curving upper rail, connected to two full arms with scrolling knuckles resting on turned supports. The seat (measuring 17 inches of height), back and arms are all upholstered with a diamond themed fabric with red, yellow and cream tones. The chair is raised on four legs, turned and cylindrical in the front and saber style in the back. The ensemble is mounted on petite brass casters allowing the armchair to be moved more easily. With its elegant yet simple lines, mahogany structure and nice proportions, this English Regency period armchair...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture French Regency Carved Walnut Lounge Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Regency Louis XVI style armchairs or club chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved walnut, with cane seats, and pink upholstered removable...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Pair of Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking and steadfast pair of early 19th century English Regency period armchairs with perfectly curved backs, columnar arm supports with ba...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Style Thomas Hope Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English Regency style mahogany armchair in the manner of Thomas Hope, the bowed and panel carved top rail above a saddle seat, turned armrests with lions head carved finials, the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Adam Armchair
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine and important George III design attributed to Robert Adam, circa 1775. The Adam Armchair is carved gilt-wood and upholstered in the client’s own material. Bespoke sizing, d...
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Late 18th Century Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

Classic English Tufted Club Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic traditional English look, this tufted leather club chair is comfortable, stylish and will sit well among both modern and traditional decor. With deep tufted cushions to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Vintage Mahogany English Regency Style Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of klismos-form armchairs, having solid mahogany frames with curved tablet form padded backrest, issuing scrolling arms, on downswept, paw-form terminals, its crown seat on the ...
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1980s Vintage Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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 Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Regency Armchair, England Approx. 1810 - 1820
Located in Kastrup, DK
Regency armchair, made of solid cuba mahogany. Back, frames and sides with round bars. Made in excellent craftsmanship, newly upholstered with l...
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Early 19th Century Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Pair of Spanish Regency Parcel Gilt and Ebonized Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Spanish Regency parcel gilt and ebonized lacquered upholstered armchairs with splayed legs. Measure 23" in width, 25" in depth, 34.5" in h...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood, Paint

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 Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

20th Century Regency Style Leather & Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Handsome pair of 20th century Regency style leather armchairs, with olive-green leather upholstery and mahogany frame. They are designed with classic button tufting, armrests lined w...
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20th Century Regency Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Antique Regency 1810 Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchair Reading Slope
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning fully restored hand dyed Cigar brown leather, period Regency Chesterfield Library armchair complete with original mahogany...
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1810s English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Faux Bamboo and Cane Regency Armchair, 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous faux bamboo Regency armchair By Baker Furniture USA, 1960s Faux bamboo and cane Measures: 21"W x 21.5"D x 35.88"H. Seat height 17.5"; arm height 27.75". Exc...
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1960s American Vintage Regency Armchairs

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Cane

Pair of Carved Regency Style Arm Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning design with elaborate carving. Unusual, graceful form. Fine Continental style with gilt appointments.
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20th Century European Regency Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Original Regency 1810-20 Chesterfield Walnut Framed Green Library Tub Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this super rare, original circa 1810-1820 Regency Chesterfield green velour library armchair A very well made and unique armchair, originally de...
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1810s English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Regency Period Klismos Armchair with Leopard Head Carved Armrests
By Thomas Hope
Located in London, GB
A Regency Period Klismos armchair In the manner of Thomas Hope Carved from oak, with the typical Klismos construction having sabre back legs, the tapering front legs turned and reeded with baluster capitals; the swooping and curved studded toprail above a scrolling anthemion-carved crossbar; the straight armrests with applied anthemion terminals held by distinctive leopard head supports flanking the caned seat. English, circa 1815 A seemingly identical armchair can be seen at Ickworth House, acquired by the National Trust in 1956 in lieu of inheritance tax. Another variant appeared on the market, with Temple Williams Ltd, sold circa 1956 to Wilfrid Evill. Dimensions: H: 35 in / 89 cm W: 24 in / 61 cm D: 29 in / 73.5 cm Provenance: [Possibly] from the Collection of the Marquess of Bristol, at Ickworth House, Suffolk. Bristol Collection dispersed in 1956, […], Private Collection, UK. Comparative Literature: Joy, Edward Thomas. English Furniture 1800-1851. London: Ward Lock, 1977, pp. 58 & 83. Hope, Thomas. Household Furniture...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Smith and Watson Hand Painted Regency Arm Chair with Caned Seat
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A Classic English Regency hand painted arm chair. Made by the expert cabinet maker, Smith and Watson NYC. The cane seat and back in very good conditio...
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1970s American Vintage Regency Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood

English Regency 19th Century Armchair in Oak
Located in Lomita, CA
A Regency style carved oak open armchair from England, late 19th century with a modern feel is a design tour de force. The wood has aged beautifully over time and has a lustrous patina. The chair is sturdy and comfortable. The armchair has a rounded tablet...
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1880s English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Regence Walnut Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly upholstered with silk velvet and Luigi Bevilacqua fabric. Comfortable.
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18th Century French Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

English Mahogany Arm Chair With Upholstered Seat, 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
English Regency period ram’s horn arm chair on sabre legs. The chair back has a rectangular concave crest rail morticed between the upper leg posts and...
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1820s English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of English Regency Period Early 19th Century Black and Gold Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Regency period painted wood armchairs from the early 19th century, with gold and black décor and leopard style upholstery. Created in Eng...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Tufted Regency Style Armchairs by Marge Carson
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description be sure to click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this listing. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair o...
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1970s Vintage Regency Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Mahogany

English Regency Caned Open Arm Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very decorative early 19th century English Regency open arm chair that retains its original painted surface. The seat caning has an ol...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Paint

Set of Eight English Regency Style Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous set of eight hand-crafted beech dining armchairs made in the grand English Regency taste. The chairs feature large molded frames with gracefully curved arms, back, and legs....
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20th Century American Regency Armchairs

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 Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

19th Century English Regency Rosewood Armchair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century English Regency rosewood armchair. The whole of the scroll top back and the seat join together in a sweeping curve to g...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

Regency Carved Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English Regency style hand-carved library armchair, with an upholstered and tufted panel back and seat, with brass nailhead trim, scroll arms, on turned, tapered, and reeded legs. With a brown Old English leather...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Vintage English Regency Style Neo-Classical Painted Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine pair of vintage English Regency style Neo-Classical painted armchairs. These have a pretty hand-painted decorative design with a caned seat. An exceptional pair that adds a...
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Mid-20th Century English Regency Armchairs

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Cane, Wood

Regency Caned Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine late-period chair made circa 1820-1830 rests on large casters in brass and the chair is deep and comfortable. Caned throughout and meant to have a loose cushion and back th...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Vintage Italian Regency Dolphin Carved Bloomingdale Trianon Collection Armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Regency dolphin carved Bloomingdales Trianon collection armchair. Item features serpent/dolphin carved legs, solid wood frame, dis...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Regency armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Regency armchairs 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 armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Regency armchairs 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 armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Chesterfield, Baker Furniture Company, Hickory Chair Furniture Company, and Jonathan Sainsbury. 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 armchairs 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 $106,393 while the average work can sell for $4,500.

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