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.
Regent’s Park Library Armchair
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A late Regency/early Victorian library open armchair with finely turned arm supports and turned and tapering front legs terminating in hand-cast brass castors. The armchair is classi...
Brass
Antique Regency Mahogany Open Armchair / Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
A superb antique Regency mahogany open armchair of elegant proportions, raised on turned front legs with splayed rear supports. The shaped top rail with reeded detail is supported by...
Mahogany
A Pair of Regency Style Gold and Cream Painted Armchairs
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1900 A pair of Regency style open chairs with painted decoration of cream and gold with sabre legs and finials to the seat rails. Height 90.00 centimetres. Height o...
Wood
Regency English Mahogany Near Pair Elbow Armchairs.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Regency English Mahogany Near Pair Elbow Armchairs. These English Regency style elbow chairs with upholstered seats were made in the 19th Century. The two armchairs are a near pair...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of French Carved Mahogany Armchairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An imposing pair of Louis Philippe Fauteuils Constructed in Honduras Mahogany, standing on swept lappeted gentle 'S' shaped legs to the fro...
Mahogany
$1,481Sale Price|20% Off
Lovely Antique Regency Oak Carved Bergere Armchair with Lions Head Arms Velvet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Regency Oak Bergere armchair with Lions head arms Please note t...
Velvet, Oak
Set 4 Regency Style Ebonized and Gilt Fantastic Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exceptional set of four Regency-style armchairs embodies the bold sophistication and refined elegance that defined the English Regency period. Beautifully executed with dramatic...
Walnut
Regency Style Chinoiserie Red Lacquered Armchair by Maitland Smith.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Regency Style Chinoiserie Red Lacquered Armchair by Maitland Smith. A mid-century red japanned open armchair. Wood framed, the arms and legs are decorated with gilt line accents and...
Cane, Wood
$1,480Sale Price / set|20% Off
Traditional Pair of Mahogany & Upholstered Arm Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome pair of traditional arm chairs having mahogany arms and legs and classic striped upholstery. Arms 27” h TS
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century French Regence Armchairs, Walnut, Carved, Gold Upholstery
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Regence style (19th century) walnut armchairs with gold upholstery.
Wood, Walnut
19th century English wrought iron garden chair with curved back
Located in London, GB
This lovely model, English circa 1830s. Simple lines give this a smart understated look that could easily work for an interior with an upholstered squab cushion. Repainted at some point it has, rounded back with scroll end arms and squashed pad feet. Has an industrial feel with the rivets and could make a really cool desk chair
Wrought Iron
Regency Mahogany Bergere Leather Library Chair 1810-1820 Georgian Red Armchair
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous, fine and extremely rare mahogany and leather Regency bergere library armchair in fabulous antique condition. Most likely crafted around 1810-20 during England’s Regency p...
Brass
Theodore Alexander Neoclassical Regency Style Carved Mahogany Leather Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Theodore Alexander Neoclassical Regency Style Carved Mahogany Leather Arm Chair. Item...
Leather, Mahogany
Handsome Pair of Italian Regency Walnut Armchairs with Caned Seats
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful pair of Italian dark walnut armchairs having carved wood decoration in the tops with gestural swans. Seats are caned and have custom cushions. with cushion seat height 20 ...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
$1,271Sale Price / set|25% Off
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency High Back Lounge Armchairs Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on "Read More" or "View More Details" below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing is from 1st Dibs and they normally s...
Walnut
Hickory Chair Double-Caned Faux Bamboo Beaufort Armchair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
A substantial double-caned Beaufort Chair from Hickory Chair with faux Bamboo styling and black lacquer finish, plush loose spring-down seat cushion accented a with powder blue bolst...
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany, Down, Lacquer
Pair of English 1830s Regency Walnut Upholstered Armchairs with Scrolling Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Regency walnut armchairs from the mid 19th century, with large scrolling arms and green upholstery. Created in England durin...
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Viotdot English Regency Chinoiserie Mahogany Green Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Regency-style (19/20th Century) Chinoiserie design mahogany arm chairs with green patterned upholstery (attributed to VIODOT) (PRICED AS Pair) Minor discoloration an...
Upholstery, Mahogany
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...
Fabric, Wood
A Pair of Early 19th c. Painted Regency Spoonback Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A rare pair of period English Regency spoonback chairs with distinctive inwardly curved back and integral downswept arms over upholstered seats on sabre legs. Elaborate hand-painted ...
Wood
$12,000 / set
Pair of Regency Armchairs
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A pair of Regency period mahogany armchairs in the manner of James Woodhouse, apprentice to George and Richard Gillow. The reeding on the undulating shaped arms continues all the way...
Mahogany
$7,544 / item
Regency style English library chairs
Located in Stroud, GB
Bespoke coach-built library chairs with horsehair squab cushions, Covered in plain and striped tickings standing on faux Rosewood sabre legs, traditionally upholstered using only natural materials such as horsehair and cotton wool felts. Custom cast spoked brass castors. Upholstery service available Made in the regency manner of William Trotter. Dimensions: H 37″ W 26″ D 35″ Seat...
Hardwood
Antique Regency Cross Back Armchair With Brunschwig & Fils Cushion
Located in Southampton, NJ
An antique Country Regency rush seat armchair with interesting influence as seen in William Morris Arts & Crafts designs. A petit chair with cross back spindle design, delicate ...
Linen, Rush, Mahogany
$7,800 / set
Pair of Vintage English Regency Style Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
The pair of vintage English Regency style armchairs is a unique and lovely addition to any home. Featuring a black lacquered finish, a bamboo details and a scalamadre tiger velvet up...
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Regency Style Faux Bamboo Walnut and Re-upholstered Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century Regency Style Faux Bamboo Walnut and Re-upholstered Armchair. Recently re-upholstered with soft flexible feather filled seat cushion. Clean light champagne upholstery...
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Walnut
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.
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany, Giltwood
$10,973Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Attributed to Gillows Regency Armchair Hand Dyed Brown Leather Hand-Painted
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning fully restored hand dyed cigar brown leather period Regency mahogany Chesterfield Porters armchair attributed to Gillows ...
Leather
Regency Fauteuil with Petit Point Upholstery
Located in Washington, DC
A Regency fauteuil with petit point upholstery.
Upholstery, Wood
$11,316
Maddox Armchair
Located in London, England
Produced entirely in the UK, this armchair is based on a special commission Howard & Sons model of specifically compact dimensions making it not only highly comfortable but easy to p...
Brass
$22,500 / set
A Fine Pair of Regency Gothic Armchairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine pair of early 19th century English mahogany Regency armchairs having reeded frames, the padded backs over Gothic tracery panels, the arms with bold double scrolls, the down-swep...
Brass
Pair of Regency Japanned and Parcel Gilt Armchairs, circa 1810
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fine pair of British Regency chairs with caned seats; the turned back has a turned crest rail; the centre oval tablet on the back is de...
Hardwood
$6,309Sale Price / item|20% Off
RARE ORIGINAL REGENCY X FRAMED RECLINING BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite original X Framed circa 1810-1820 Regency Reclining brown leather Chesterfield tufted armchair that has been fully restored What a...
Leather, Hardwood
Pair of 19th Century French Regency Faux Boix Painted Armchairs with Caned Seats
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of period Regency armchairs, featuring a faux bois finish that mimics the appearance of natural wood grain. The chairs are designed with sweeping curved arms that gracefully end...
Cane, Wood
Pair of English Regency Period Mahogany Cock Fighting Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing pair of early 19th century English regency cock fighting chairs crafted from mahogany. The frames have a padded curved back supported by gracefully curved arms decorated with...
Brass
$4,334Sale Price / set|20% Off
PAIR OF REGENCY 1820 HARDWOOD MARQUETRY INLAID LIBRARY ARMCHAiRS FOR RESTORATION
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Rare Pair of Regency Rosewood Marquetry & Inlaid Library Armchairs, circa 1820 Please note: The de...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$28,800 / set
Pair of English Regency Red Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
2 English Regency style (19th Cent) mahogany armchairs havng a square back and red stripe upholstered seat, back, and arm rests with gilt lion arms and paw feet (PRICED EACH)
Mahogany
$2,973 / item
Regency Style Thomas Hope Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from rich mahogany, it reflects the bold symmetry and mythological influence that defined Thomas Hope’s vision of Regency furniture. The distinctive bowed and panel-carved to...
Wood
$8,160 / set
Pair of Modern Damask Dessin Fournir Arm Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A chic pair of modern arm chairs from Dessin Fournir with fully upholstered chair arms, seat and back in gray and brown flocked silk damask, ...
Silk
$7,020 / item
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 ...
Leather
Large and Imposing Regency Nautical Chair Made for the Alliance Assurance Comp
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large and imposing Regency nautical chair made for the Alliance assurance company, the rectangular leather covered back, padded arms and seat surmoun...
Leather, Wood
$746Sale Price / set|25% Off
Regency Mahogany Armchairs a Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Mahogany, Cotton
English Regency Period 19th Century Mahogany Horseshoe Back Upholstered Armchair
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Regency period mahogany horseshoe back armchair from the 19th century, with balusters, large scrolling arms, carved volutes, turned legs, petite casters and red upholstery...
Brass, Other
$12,500 / set
Set Of Four Regency Green Painted Caned Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
Each with a subtle gilt Greek key decorated crest rail and X form splat with central mask. Down scrolled arms and newly hand caned seats. Circular tapered legs.
Cane, Wood
Sumptuous Scalamandre Upholstered English Hand Carved Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Plush pair of hand carved English mahogany armchairs having gilt highlights and regal crown decoration at the top. Upholstery is amazing vintage scalamandre, to swoon over.
Upholstery, 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...
Upholstery, Hardwood, Paint
$10,562
Thomas Hope Armchair
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine Thomas Hope design arm or desk chair in carved mahogany. The design Circa 1800. The rectangular curved tablet top rail above a pierced X-frame splat centred by a foliate round...
Mahogany
$11,824
Morel Armchair
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An imposing Regency carved gilded wood armchair after a design for George IV by Morel and Hughes. The Klismos bow back of Grecian design supported on carved reeded cross frame base w...
Giltwood
$4,938Sale Price / set|20% Off
PAIR OF COUNCILL USA BROWN CROCODILE ALLIGATOR LEATHER CLAW & BALL ARMCHAIRs
By Councill
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of USA made Counchill Contract hand dyed brown leather Library armchairs with ornately ca...
Leather, Walnut
Regency Faux Bamboo Painted Armchair
Located in New York, NY
The open rectangular back and armrests with upright bamboo-form supports; the woven rush seat raised on tapering legs joined by stretchers. Painted decoration by Colefax & Fowler.
Faux Bamboo, Wood, Rush
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...
Fabric, Wood
Regency Library Armchair, Simulated Rosewood, England, Circa 1825
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A good quality early 19th century simulated rosewood Regency period library armchair having elegant scrolling Arms over X framed end supports with ...
Beech
$1,989 / set
Pair of Antique Swedish Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique Swedish armchairs. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from around the 1850-1870 period. They are of extremely fine quality, with beautiful...
Fabric, Wood
Set of Eight English Regency Painted & Silver Gilt Dining Room Chairs. C. 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Eight English Regency painted and silver gilt dining room chairs with flanking scrolled arms, serpentine gilt rods and foliage medallions backs, original ormolu filigree mount...
Ormolu
$1,116Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of French Regency Style Fauteuils Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant pair of French Regency style fauteuils armchairs reflects the refinement and grandeur of neoclassical design, making them perfect additions to both traditional and trans...
Upholstery, Wood
$2,275Sale Price|30% Off
Elegant 19th Century Mahogany Neoclassical Regency Style Arm Chair with Stars
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Regal Regency 19th century neoclassical mahogany and newly upholstered grey velvet arm chair having handsome brass stars where legs meet the seat and scroll arms. Brass caps finish t...
Velvet, Mahogany
$1,042Sale Price|20% Off
ELEGANT ViNTAGE GILLOWS REGENCY STYLE HARDWOOD SABER LEG OFFICE DESK CHAIr
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very elegant English Regency Gillow's style office desk armchair with saber legs Please note the deli...
Hardwood
Regency Desk Armchair with Lite Green Silk Covered
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Regency desk armchair with lite green silk covered.
Silk, Birch
Pair of English Regency Cane Back Armchairs with Gilt Frames
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Regency style (20th century) armchairs with black and gilt painted wooden frames with carved detail, cane seat backs, light yellow and gold seat...
Giltwood
Pair of Mahogany Armchairs with Gilded Details, 19th Century, England
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mahogany armchairs with gilded details 19th century black leather, England. A pair of armchairs made in England during the Regency period 19th century. Frame made in mahogany...
Mahogany
$2,604Sale Price|30% Off
NEW Wood & Hogan Faux Rosewood Regency Stle Armchair w/ Gilt Decoration
Located in North Salem, NY
A NEW Wod & Hogan graceful Regency style armchair from England, finished in a rich faux rosewood with elegant hand-painted gilt decoration highlighting its classic lines. The des...
Cane, Wood