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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
Set of Eight English Regency Painted & Silver Gilt Dining Room Chairs. C. 1790
Located in Hollywood, SC
Set of Eight English Regency painted and silver gilt dining room chairs with scrolled arms, original ormolu mounts, and resting on saber legs. Late 18th Century. Dining room chairs h...
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1790s English Antique Regency Armchairs

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Ormolu

Italian Regency Style Carved Faux Bois Cerused Armchair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical Italian Regency style hand-carved faux bois armchair featuring a cerused or glazed finish. The frame has carved twig or branch motifs with an intentionally aged patina. The...
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20th Century Italian Regency Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

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

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Burl, Fabric, Wood

Pair of Regency Style Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
20th century, upholstered oval back, shaped arms, caned seat with loose cushions, tapered legs, 36-1/2 x 21-1/2 x 18 in. Provenance: Property from the Collection of Ambassador Bonni...
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20th Century English Regency Armchairs

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Walnut

PAIR OF ANTIQUE HEAVILY CARVED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER RESTORED THRONE ARMCHAIRs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of heavily carved large Antique throne armchairs i...
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20th Century English Regency Armchairs

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Leather

Antique English Regency Hand-Painted Cane-Back Medallion Armchairs- Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique English Regency Hand-Painted Cane-Back Medallion Armchairs- Pair These antique caned chairs showcase the exquisite elegance and craftsmanship of the Regency era. The frames ...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Regency Armchairs

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Cane, Wood, Paint

Dessin Fournir English Regency Mahogany & Leather 'Nelson' Lounge Chair Modern
Located in Dayton, OH
Dessin Fournir Nelson Arm Chair, Circa 2000s. Features a mahogany frame with deep plush black leather upholstered chair back and sloped arms. Includes reeded side panels and reeded l...
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Late 20th Century Regency Armchairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Antique Regency Oak Scroll Armchair, Early 19th Century Elbow Chair
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE ELBOW CHAIR A handsome and generous chair made from solid oak with peg joints, carved scrolling arms, a shaped backrest, a solid seat and legs united by an ‘H’ stretcher. ...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Armchairs

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Oak

Stylish Faux Bamboo Regency Armchair with Chocolate Brown Leather Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sophisticated faux bamboo armchair newly upholstered in chocolate leather and finished with brass nailheads. arm height 27
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1970s American Vintage Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass

English Regency Black and Gold Armchair, 19th Century.
Located in Asaa, DK
English Regency Black and Gold Armchair, 19th Century. Antique shield back chair with hand painted reclining nude female and swan motif. The back stretcher is decorated with ornate ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs

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Cane, Hardwood

English Regency Black and Gold Armchair, 19th Century.
Located in Asaa, DK
English Regency Black and Gold Armchair, 19th Century. Antique shield back chair with hand painted cherub/putti motif. Ebonized frame with golden Greek key patterns and striping. W...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs

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Cane, Hardwood

Pair of Regency Klismos Chairs, attributed to Gillows, early 19th century
Located in London, GB
A very fine and elegant Regency period set of eight 'Klismos' chairs after designs by Thomas Hope, the manufacture attributed to Gillows England, circa 1810. Why we like them The...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Regency Mahogany Scroll Armed Chair
Located in Altrincham, GB
Regency Mahogany Scroll Armed Chair with gadrooned back bar turned legs and upholstered seat - 20"w x 22"d x 33.5"h (19" to seat)
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1820s English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Vintage Boho Jacquard Fleur De Lys Nailhead Chair and Ottoman
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho chair and ottoman. A chic high back style with a gorgeous neutral Fleur de Lys jacquard upholstery with heavy down cushions. Beautiful hand carved frame with ...
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Late 19th Century North American Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Elegant Pair of Regency Style Black & Gold Dolphin Motif Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome pair of Regency style armchairs having black frames with gilded dolphin motif decoration on the arms and neutral upholstery. Arm height 25.5
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1980s American Vintage Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Antique Regency Style Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made pair of antique Regency style armchairs. They were made in England, and date from around the 1950’s. The quality is outstanding, these are beautifully cra...
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1950s British Vintage Regency Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Superb Pair Important Carved French Regence Tapestry Armchairs Circa 1850s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic pair of absolutely beautifully carved Regency or Regence French tapestry upholstered chairs in their original tapestry a...
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1850s French Antique Regency Armchairs

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Tapestry, Walnut

Early 19th Century Armchair attributed to Gillows
Located in London, GB
A fine quality early 19th century Regency, George IV period open armchair, attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London. English, circa 1825. Illustrated: British Furniture: 182...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs

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Gold Leaf

English Regency Dining Accent Chairs Ebonized Pair
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 Pair of English Regency...
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1980s Vintage Regency Armchairs

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Cotton, Wood

Traditional Red Faux Leather Wingback Chairs - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Traditional Red Faux Leather Wingback Chairs, available as a pair, bring timeless elegance to your decor. With a classic wingback silhouette, these chairs offer style and comfort...
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather

English Regency Style Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
English Regency style armchairs upholstered in a blue strie silk velvet, each chair has gilt stencil decoration over dark green ( almost black ) paint. England. Mid-20th Century
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Mid-20th Century English Regency Armchairs

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Gold

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

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Brass, Bronze

English Armchair - Carved Coat of Arms
Located in Westwood, NJ
An exceptionally well hand-carved mahogany library armchair, the back in the shape of a ship's transom carved with a Coat of Arms centered by the Spencer crest and flanked by Victory wreaths. Inspired by a Regency original. Dimensions: 27.25" W x 25" D x 44.25" H Seat height - 21" Arm height - 26" Antique Buffalo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Armchairs

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Wood, Leather

Pair of Regence style armchairs in beech and cane. Twentieth century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jean Mocqué, stamp. Louis Cresson, in the style of. Pair of Regency style armchairs in beech. Cane back and seat. Backrest and belt adorned with flowers, foliage and shells. Armres...
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Early 20th Century French Regency Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

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

Baker Furniture Regency Solid Cherry Wood Arm Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Regency, Neoclassical, or Empire style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Solid cherry wood frames, with upholster...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Armchairs

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Upholstery, Cherry

Baker Furniture Ebonized and Gold Gilt Regency Style Armchairs, Pair
Located in Fort Washington, MD
An exceptional pair of Regency style armchairs from the Historic Charleston collection by Baker Furniture. The chairs feature stunning ebonized and gold gilt solid wood frames with c...
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Mid-20th Century Regency Armchairs

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Fabric, Cane, Wood

Pair Maitland Smith Parcel Gilt Mahogany & Swag Shield Back Cane Seat Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Maitland Smith Parcel Gilt Mahogany and Swag Shield Back with Cane Seat Armchairs with original zipped and loose seat cushions. Excellent condition. No stains.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Regency Armchairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany, Giltwood

Pair of Regency Painted Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A charming pair of painted open armchairs dating back to the English Regency era, exquisitely hand-painted to simulate exotic timber and ornamented with neoclassical festive ribbons ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Wood

1970s Regency Style Faux Bamboo Bergere Armchairs In Grey Fawn Upholstery -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of regency style faux bamboo armchairs upholstered in a spotted gray fawn fabric. The frame appears to be maple. They most likely date to the 70s, and they are unmarke...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Armchairs

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Upholstery, Maple

Regency Mahogany Library chair, after Gillows
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very stylish Regency period mahogany Library chair, with carved show wood, deep button leather upholstery, raised on turned reeded tapering legs, terminating in brass bucket castor...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Baker Furniture Style Regency Ebonized and Gold Gilt Armchair
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Regency or Neoclassical style arm chair In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Ebonized and gold gilt carved walnut frame, with yellow upholstery. Measures...
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1960s American Vintage Regency Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut, Giltwood

Regency Style Ebonized Cane Armchairs, Set of 2.
Located in Asaa, DK
Regency Style Ebonized Cane Armchairs, Set of 2. Pair of English Regency style black lacquered chairs with caned seat and hand painted gold moti...
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Mid-20th Century British Regency Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Billy Baldwin Attributed Regency Style Faux Rosewood Armchairs, Sold in Pairs
By Cocheo Brothers Fine Furniture, Billy Baldwin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Billy Baldwin Attributed Regency Style Faux Rosewood Armchairs, Sold in Pairs Billy Baldwin Design Executed by Cocheo Brothers, for The Carriage House of Palm Beach USA, Post 1964 ...
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20th Century American Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

Two Regency Style Armchairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic English style ebonized and parcel-gilt occasional chair, the reeded, turned and bar top rail above a pierced trellis back, the upholstered drop-in seat between down swept cha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Baker Furniture Solid Cherry Wood Regency Arm Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Regency style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Solid cherry wood frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: 23.25"W x ...
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1980s American Vintage Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Pair Regency Arm Chairs Period Mahogany Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair of Mahogany Regency Open Arm Chairs. Regency Period These Chairs Stand Upon Tapered Legs, the Front Legs Having Fluted Decoration. The C...
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1980s Vintage Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

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

Regency Style Parcel Ebonized Armchair with Cane Seat, Back with Lionhead Detail
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., Regency style armchair, parcel ebonized with caned seat and back, lion head mount to back. The scroll arms are decorated with gold tone painted accents. There is a nice butt...
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1950s American Vintage Regency Armchairs

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Fabric, Paint, Giltwood, Wood, Cane, Upholstery

Vintage Regency Chinoiserie Chippendale Arm Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency arm chairs. A chic Chippendale frame with hand painted Chinoiserie Seat. Inset cane seat. Perfect as a desk chair or just g...
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Regency Style Armchair with Cane Seat with Gilt Folate Design and Medallions
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., Regency style armchair, with gilt folate design, medallions and caned seat. The arms terminate in a gold tone folate and carved detail. There is a nice button tufted loose s...
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1950s American Vintage Regency Armchairs

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Fabric, Paint, Giltwood, Wood, Cane, Upholstery

Mid 19th Century French Regency Style Hand Carved Beechwood Armchairs, Velvet
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of mid-nineteenth century French Regency style beechwood armchairs features hand carved details of symmetrical shells, acanthus leaves and flowers at the top of the seat ba...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Regency Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

ANTIQUE RESTORED ELM BROWN LEATHER REGENCY CIRCA 1810-1820 CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAiR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, antique, fully restored original Elm framed Regency circa 1810-1820 hand dyed Chesterfield brow...
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1810s English Antique Regency Armchairs

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Leather, Elm

English Regency Era Painted Wood Arm chair
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Original paint in a lovely green tone with hand-painted floral details. High arms, an diamond design back and a caned seat.
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19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Hermés/Adnet style Trompe L’oeil Yellow Strapwork Iron Faux Leather Chair
Located in Hastings, GB
Incredible wrought iron chair, the frame designed to replicate leather equestrian harness straps, very much in the manner of Hermés and Jacques Adnet. The attention to detail is qu...
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1980s Italian Vintage Regency Armchairs

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Wrought Iron

Classic Elegance: Set of 4 Mahogany Barrel Armchairs with Emerald Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your interior with our set of four Barrel Armchairs, a true representation of classic craftsmanship and elegance. Hand-crafted from mahogany wood and meticulously restored by...
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1950s American Vintage Regency Armchairs

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Metal, Brass

Timeless Mahogany Barrel Armchairs with Navy Leather Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your interior with our set of four Barrel Armchairs, showcasing timeless craftsmanship and elegant design. Each chair, handcrafted from the fin...
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1960s American Vintage Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Almost Pair of Regency Library Chairs With New Upholstery
Located in Locust Valley, NY
An almost pair of Regency style library chairs with distinctive caning to back, seat and sides with fluted frame and caster wheels. Both handsome wood chairs have newly upholstered ...
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20th Century Regency Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane

Vintage Faux Bamboo Regency Style Mahogany Armchairs - a Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
Finely crafted mahogany Regency style armchairs with scrolled crest rail ends and ring turned arm supports and legs. With H stretchers. Upholstered in a lovely fine blue and cream an...
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1980s American Vintage Regency Armchairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

English Regency Style Ebonized and Parcel Gilt Chairs - A Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of English Regency style ebonized and parcel gilt armchairs made by Burton-Ching Ltd., 20th century. 26 inches wide by 26 inches deep by 35 inches tall seat height 19 inches...
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20th Century American Regency Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

PAIR OF GEORGE SMITH SOMERVILLE RESTORED BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiRS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of George Smith cigar brown Somerville occasional Library armchairs with which have been fully restored and hand dyed this unique Cigar brown RRP £15,900 Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price. A true masterpiece of an armchair, these chairs look sublime in any setting and have very agreeable dimensions for those of us looking for a comfortable chair that doesn’t take up a lot of space. The chair frames alone currently retail for £4344 without upholstery, the leather, upholstery and hand dying was just under £3600 making a total chair cost of just shy of £8000 The chairs have been professionally restored as mentioned to include having the leather washed back, they have then been hand dyed six times, antiqued, sealed waxed down and polished, the end result is a very unique looking pair of designer armchairs...
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20th Century English Regency Armchairs

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Leather

Pair Of Regency Style Cane Armchairs - Painted Wood - 19th
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pair of Regency style caned armchairs from the end of the 19th century. Iconic model of the Regency style, these armchairs have curved cross-shaped legs. It's armchairs are nicely an...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Regency Armchairs

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Wood

A Pair Of Regency Style Armchairs by Interior Crafts Of Chicago
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of regency style painted and gold leafed arm chairs. Black painted chairs feature gold colored Lion's heads on inside chair back and legs, with gold Greek key design along botto...
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Early 20th Century American Regency Armchairs

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Wood, Paint

Pair Of Carved Mahogany Dolphin Form Armchairs
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of early 20th century hand carved mahogany armchairs with dolphin form arms. Fan design satinwood inlay on top rails. Square tapered legs with satinwood lay terminating in carve...
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Early 20th Century American Regency Armchairs

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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

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Faux Bamboo

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

Early 19th Century English Regency Period Carved Mahogany Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Elegant Regency Armchairs Constructed in mahogany, rising from sabre form front legs, bold 'C' scroll arm with roundels, the centre splat having a central shell flanked by...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs

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Mahogany

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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