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
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...
Category
19th Century North American Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century French Regence Fauteuil
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite pair of 19th-century French Regence fauteuils exudes elegance and sophistication, characteristic of the Regence period. Each fau...
Category
19th Century French Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Eight Restored Brown Leather Thomas Chippendale Chesterfield Club Armchairs 8
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of eight fully restored Chesterfield tufted armchairs with Thomas Chippendale style fret work carved legs
These chairs are a...
Category
20th Century English Regency Armchairs
Materials
Leather
$25,683 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Set of 6 Regency Style Mahogany Arm Chairs with Yellow Damask Upholstery
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 English Regency style mahogany colored armchairs with yellow damask upholstered seat & back supported on faux bamboo turned legs connected with an x-bar stretcher.
Category
20th Century Regency Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Magnificent Vintage Armchair with Cut Velvet Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A show stealer elegant armchair for use in the livingroom or at a fancy desk having carved mahogany shield back and curved arms with upholstered arm rests. ...
Category
1930s American Vintage Regency Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
19th Century French Regency Style Oak Armchairs
Located in Austin, TX
This elegant 19th century French Regence Style armchair is a true masterpiece in design and craftsmanship. Upholstered in luxurious leather and adorned with a stunning nailhead trim,...
Category
19th Century French Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
English Regency Child Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency (c. 1820) child size mahogany open arm chair with caned seat and back.
Category
19th Century British Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Regency Period White Painted and Giltwood Armchairs
Located in London, GB
An impressive pair of early 19th century Regency period white painted and carved giltwood armchairs, in the manner of Morel and Hughes, acanthus and s...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
FINE PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD LIBRARY READING ARMCHAIRs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage Regency style fully restored Chesterfield brown leather hand dyed Library readin...
Category
20th Century English Regency Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Pair of English Regency Serpentine Painted Arm Chairs. Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English Regency serpentine splat back hand painted arm chairs with floral ribbon, swags, tassels, and medallion motif. Pair has scrolled ar...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Paint, Upholstery
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...
Category
1980s American Vintage Regency Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Hickory Chair Co. Regency Mahogany and Upholstered Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
Hickory Chair Co. Regency Mahogany and Upholstered Armchair
Measures 24" in width x 26" in depth x 34.5" in height. Seat height is 19". Arm height is 28". Seat interior width is 20....
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sabre Leg Library Chair in the Regency manner
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An important sabre legged, acanthus carve mahogany library armchair, of generous proportions. In the Regency manner. Upholstered in clients own material....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$9,013 / item
French Regence Gold Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Regence style (19th century) walnut armchairs with gold upholstery.
Category
19th Century French Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
$18,000 / set
Armchairs English Set of Four 19th Century England
Located in New York, NY
Armchairs English Set of Four 19th Century England. A set of 4 armchairs made in England during the Regency period 19th Century. Frame made in mahogany wit...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
$4,000 / item
Antique Original Regency 1815 Black Leather Hardwood Horseshoe Office Desk Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite original circa 1815 Black leather Regency office chair with sculpted Horseshoe frame
...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Set of 10 French Regence Carved Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 10 French Regence style (19th Cent) white painted and carved open chairs with cane seat and back. (2 arms 8 sides)
Category
19th Century French Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
$27,650 / set
English Regency Hourglass Wicker Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency style (19/20th Cent) natural wicker arm chair with hour glass base and cane seat.
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Wicker
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Regency Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
English Regency Red Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of 19th century English Regency style mahogany and gilt lion armchairs with square back and red upholstery.
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
Regency Mahogany and Ebonized Klismos Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Regency Klismos chair in the manner of Thomas Hope having mahogany ribbed frame with ebonized details, shaped padded back and caned seat, as well as decorative brass ball finials o...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Late Regency Satinwood and Painted Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
Large scale with caned back and seat plus sides in excellent condition with loose cushions , Curved back and scrolled arms raised on saber legs with casters. Steel braces under the r...
Category
1820s English Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Satinwood
19th Century Regency Pair of Armchairs in Mahogany Influenced Art Deco Style
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Swedish Art Deco influenced Klismos armchairs in mahogany with inlay brass.
Category
20th Century European Regency Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
$3,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Maddox Armchair
Located in London, GB
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...
Category
2010s British Regency Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$11,266
Regence Style Caned Fauteuil with Cushion
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Regence style walnut fauteuil caned seat and back with cushion.
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Regency Armchairs
Materials
Wood
A large and fine pair of rosewood Regency armchairs
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large and fine pair of rosewood Regency armchairs, each with square backs and shell and scroll carved cresting rail, scrolling lion’s head arm supports and turned, gadrooned legs, ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood
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...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Period Regency Desk Chair Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Late Regency mahogany desk chair
Period Regency chair
This chair is raised upon ring turned front legs and sabre back legs
Featuring a lift out upholstered seat
We have various desks...
Category
1980s Vintage Regency Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Mahogany Open Armchair
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th century mahogany open armchair upholstered in green leather with brass stud decoration, standing on turned and fluted legs, a generous serpentine shaped seat with carved a...
Category
1830s English Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
$2,130 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
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...
Category
1810s British Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Restored Pair of Antique Regency Bolster Arm Brown Leather Library Armchairs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely pair of circa 1810-1820 Antique Regency fully restored Chesterfield brown leather hand dyed armchairs with Bolster arms
A fantastic looking a...
Category
1820s English Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Original Regency 1810-20 Chesterfield Walnut Framed Green Library Tub Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Regency Chesterfield Bordeaux Leather Porters Armchair in the Manner of Gillows
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning fully restored hand dyed Bordeaux leather period Regency mahogany Chesterfield Porters armchair...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Leather
$9,559 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of Antique Regency Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchairs Extending Stools
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of circa 1810-1820 Antique Regency fully restored Chesterfield brown leather hand dyed armchairs with hidden extending footstools
A fantastic looking and well made pair, the chairs have been fully restored to include the leather being stripped back and hand dyed six times this wonder cigar brown colour, antiqued, sealed then waxed
These chairs are very rare and collectable, it truth I've never seen another with the built in leather topped...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Antique Regency Period Armchair
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Regency period armchair, made in England and dating from around the 1815-1830 period.
It is of wonderful quality, with stunning gilt bronze mounts on the armrest an...
Category
1810s British Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
STUNNING VINTAGE CHESTERFIELD TUFTED PETROL BROWN LEATHER LIBRARY ARMCHAiR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very comfortable and decorative vintage Chesterfield hand tufted library reading armchair in petrol bro...
Category
Early 20th Century English Regency Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
PAIR OF ANTIQUE HEAVILY CARVED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER RESTORED THRONE ARMCHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of heavily carved large Antique throne armchairs i...
Category
20th Century English Regency Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Regency Chesterfield Brown Leather Porters Armchair in the Manor of Gillows
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning fully restored hand dyed whiskey brown leather period Regency Mahogany Chesterfield Porters armchair...
Category
Early 1800s British Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$9,559 Sale Price
30% Off
RESTORED HARRODS LONDON CHESTERFiELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR CLAW & BALL FEET
By Chesterfield, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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
...
Category
1950s English Vintage Regency Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Regency circa 1810-1820 Claw & Ball Oak Framed Blue Leather Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely hand made in England Regency circa 1810-1820 oak framed Gentleman’s tub armchair with Royal blue leather upholstery
A very good looking and d...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
$3,584 Sale Price
25% Off
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...
Category
19th Century British Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Regency Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
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...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
$1,290 Sale Price
30% Off
Regency Library Chair
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb Regency library armchair in rosewood, raised on saber legs with foliate carving to the curve and base of the arms.
Original dark green velvet...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
$2,398 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine Pair Of Regency Style Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
In olive-brown stained wood. Carved in the classic Regency manner with reeded and turned crest rails and back supports, the center one in an openwork interlaced pattern. Scrolled arm...
Category
20th Century Unknown Regency Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
$1,450 / set
Regency Fauteuil with Petit Point Upholstery
Located in Washington, DC
A Regency fauteuil with petit point upholstery.
Category
18th Century French Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Fine Regency Faux Rosewood And Parcel Gilt Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
A very comfortable chair with deep seat and swept back and scrolled arms upholstered in blue damask. The front of the arms with gilded and carved details. The circular tapered legs h...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair Antique Regency Arm Chairs in Rosewood Dining Chair
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning Pair of Regency Rosewood Chairs.
These chairs having ring turned and carved front legs.
The centre rail of typical Regency design an...
Category
1980s Vintage Regency Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Dolphin Arm Venetian Grotto Swivel Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this super rare and highly collectable, circa 1830 Italian Venetian, fully restored swivel armchair
What a find! I have never seen another carved with th...
Category
1830s Italian Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$5,633 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Egyptian Revival Lion Sphinx Wrought Iron Regency Style Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Egyptian Revival Lion Sphinx Wrought Iron Regency Style Arm Chair. Item features a heavy iron frame with cast resin sphinx figures, leather seat, and cross stretcher base. Ci...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Walnut
c. 1800-20 Country English Regency Period Arm Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1800-1820 country English Regency period arm chair. In well figured, warm color ash wood, the country cousin to the mahogany ones of the city. Raised on bold, square, tapered l...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Ash
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...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
$12,500 / set
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 ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Cane, 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...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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...
Category
1950s American Vintage Regency Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Pair of Pavane Tomlinson Arm Chairs
By Tomlinson
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pavane Tomlinson Arm Chairs
28x28x37
Category
Late 20th Century Regency Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
$2,650 / set
18th C Style Portuguese Dining Arm Chair by Randy Esada Designs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18th C Style Portuguese Dining Arm Chair by Randy Esada Designs
Item #: 9007AC - Sienna dining armchair
Finish: Painted antique cream and 23-karat distressed yellow gold
Fabric: 2 Y...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
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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