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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
Period: 19th Century
Regency Library Armchair
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 ...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs

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Beech

Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Arm Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mahogany Regency arm chair with a striped silk upholstered seat.
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Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Foam, Mahogany

Regency Rosewood and Brass Klismos Armchair
By Morel and Hughes
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Regency rosewood and gilt brass armchair in the manner of Morel and Hughes, having curved back with gilt brass mounts over scrolled arms with gilt longleaf mounts, over scrolled...
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1820s English Antique Regency Armchairs

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Bronze

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

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Hide, Wood

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

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

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

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

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

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Leather, 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

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

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

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Wood

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

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Mahogany

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

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

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

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

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...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Rosewood

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

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Cane, Mahogany

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

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Walnut

Pair of Regency Black Painted Arm Chairs with Floral Decoration & Rush Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Regency Black Painted Arm Chairs with Floral Decoration & Rush Seats, England ca. 1820
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Regency Library Armchairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine pair of Regency period armchairs, the square backs with reeded crest ending in Greek key motif, the arms, back rails, seat frame and legs similarly treated, the latter having sa...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Georgian Regency Mahogany Armchair Library Desk Chair 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Georgian Regency desk library chair, circa 1820. This very stylish chair is made from the finest solid Cuban mahogany, the chair has a substantial back splat support w...
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1820s English Antique Regency Armchairs

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Mahogany

Regency Solid Mahogany ‘Daws Patent’ Reclining Chair c. 1830
Located in Heathfield, GB
This beautiful reclining chair was made by Robert Daws, an English fine furniture maker who worked at 17 Margaret Street, Cavendish Square, London between 1820 and 1839. He first pa...
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19th Century Antique Regency Armchairs

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Mahogany

Fine Antique Paisley Upholstered Regency Style Armchair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique Regency style armchair with reeded vertical slated back, scrolling arms with well padded manchettes that flow from beneath the armrest to the leg. The chair with removable se...
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19th Century Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

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Oak

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

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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

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Mahogany

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

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Rosewood

C19th Century English Black Painted Armchair with Flower Decoration & Caned Seat
Located in London, GB
Lovely circa 1830s English black painted open armchair with decorative flower and leaf painted frieze to the back. The caning to the seat has been redone over time and is in good condition. A nice size chair and with the addition of a squab cushion...
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1820s British Antique Regency Armchairs

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Wood, Cane

Outstanding Quality Antique Regency Quality Rosewood Reclining Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Regency quality rosewood reclining armchair having fabulous carving and newly reupholstered in a quality green leather wi...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs

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Other

Rare 19th Century Lion Monopodia Armchair After Thomas Hope
By Thomas Hope
Located in Benington, Herts
A very fine and impressive European walnut monopodia library armchair, upholstered in a Rosie Uniacke cotton velvet moss, an almost identical armchair having been published in ‘Engli...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs

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Velvet, Walnut

19th Century English Wrought Iron Garden Chair with a Curved Rounded Back
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely model, English circa 1830s and in good condition. 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 riverts and would make a really cool desk...
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1820s British Antique Regency Armchairs

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Wrought Iron

19th Century Pair of Large Venetian Wood Armchairs
Located in IT
19th century Pair of large Venetian wood armchairs. This important pair of very large armchairs was made in Venezia (Italy) in the first 19th century, Louis XIV-Regency. The armc...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Regency Armchairs

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Wood

Antique Regency circa 1810 Oak Carved Armchair with Lions Head Oxblood Velour
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Regency circa 1810-1820 carved oak frame depicting Lions heads armchair This chair is an absolute classic, designed as a Regency library chair, the frame is ornately carved in oak and depicts Lion's heads The chair is 100% solid and stable, the frame has been checked, we have also deep cleaned hand condition waxed and hand polished it from top to bottom. The velour oxblood upholstery is nice and vintage circa 1940's, it has one small repaired patch to the back, otherwise its all good Dimensions Height:- 77cm Width:- 71.5cm Depth:- 68cm Seat height:- 44cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point. This item is available for collection from our Pulborough warehouses RH20 1DF. A privately owned family ran business founded in Wimbledon SW19 and now based in Pulborough RH20. We specialise in finding, restoring very fine luxury antique leather seating...
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1810s English Antique Regency Armchairs

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Velvet, Oak

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. Standin...
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1820s English Antique Regency Armchairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Original Regency 1815 Black Leather Hardwood Horseshoe Office Desk Chair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite original circa 1815 Black leather Regency office chair with sculpted Horseshoe frame ...
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1810s English Antique Regency Armchairs

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Leather, Hardwood

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

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Leather

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

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Fabric, Wood

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

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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

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Rosewood

Pair of English Regency Style Carved Oak Klismos Chairs with Horseshoe Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Regency style oak Klismos chairs from the 19th century, with carved scrolling decor, geometric inlay and old fabric. Created in England during the 19th century, each of this pair of Regency style Klismos chairs features a horseshoe back adorned with carved scrolling motifs. The upper rail is inlaid with two-toned medallions depicting stylized rosettes and the knees with quadrilobes. The horseshoe back is supported by striking Corinthian columns. The seats are covered with a red fabric decorated with various animals including lions and foxes. The ensemble is raised on four legs, the front ones being straight and faceted while the back ones are saber. One of the chairs is mounted on petite casters. With their graceful Regency style lines and dark oak patina, this pair of English Klismos...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Oak

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...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs

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Brass

Regency High Back Armchair
Located in Wilson, NC
Regency high back armchair, with concave tall back , beautifully shaped and scrolled arms with reeded top edge(notice the natural wear to the reed...
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1820s English Antique Regency Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany

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...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs

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Brass, Other

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

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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

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Cane, Wood, Paint

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...
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19th Century British Antique Regency Armchairs

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Brass

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

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Brass

Regency Mahogany 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 li...
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Early 19th Century Antique Regency Armchairs

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Fabric, Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century. English. Cane seats. Seat height is 16.5".
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19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs

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Wood, Cane

RARE ORIGINAL REGENCY X FRAMED RECLINING BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAiR
Located in GB
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...
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1810s British Antique Regency Armchairs

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Hardwood, Leather

Pair of Antique Regency Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchairs Extending Stools
Located in GB
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...
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1810s English Antique Regency Armchairs

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Leather

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

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Brass

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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