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.
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Style: Regency
Recognized Seller Listings
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...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
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.
Category
1820s English Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of English Regency Style Upholstered Bergeres in Tapestry Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Regency Style (20th Century) bergeres with curved mahogany frames, scroll arms, leather upholstered backs and armrests, the front and seat upholstered in an urn-theme...
Category
20th Century European Regency Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of 10 Neoclassical Inlaid Armchairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Remarkable set of 10 Regency style brass inlaid mahogany chairs with rosewood, satinwood and kingwood veneers, having paterae inlaid back panels ...
Category
1920s European Vintage Regency Armchairs
Materials
Brass
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
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...
Category
1820s English Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of English Regency Style Mahogany Ladders
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Regency style (19th Century) provincial mahogany ladder back armchairs with slip seats.
Category
19th Century Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Armchairs with Red Upholstery of the Regency Period
Located in London, GB
A pair of Regency Period bergères
After a Design by Thomas Sheraton
Constructed from goncalo alves, the chairs with curved backs supported on reeded front legs and splayed legs t...
Category
1820s English Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Other
English Regency Style Black and Gold Painted Cane Seat Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
English Regency-style (20th Century) black and gold painted armchair with x-shaped backs, turned top rails and arms, and black painted cane seats.
Category
20th Century Regency Armchairs
Materials
Wood
English Regency Child Arm Chair
Located in New York, 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 19th Century Mahogany Klismos Armchairs after a Design by Thomas Hope
By Thomas Hope
Located in London, GB
A pair of Klismos armchairs of important size
After a design by Thomas Hope
Constructed in a finely patinated Cuban mahogany, dressed with the carved Burnell family crest; rising fr...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Important George IV Rosewood Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Important and very fine George IV carved rosewood armchair, probably by Gillows of Lancaster and London, of great scale and profusely carved in the Grecian style with boldly scrolled...
Category
19th Century Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Set of 6 Regency Style Mahogany Arm Chairs with Yellow Damask Upholstery
Located in New York, 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
Pair of French Regence Gold Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Regence style (19th Cent) walnut Armchairs with gold upholstery.
Category
19th Century Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Gold
Pair of English Regency Red Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Regency style (19th cent) mahogany and gilt lion Armchairs with square back and red upholstery.
Category
19th Century Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Regency Faux Rosewood 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...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of English Regency Style Carved Black and Gilt Cane Back Armchairs
Located in New York, 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...
Category
20th Century Regency Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of English Regency Style Brass Inlaid Oak and Cane Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Regency stained oak armchair with floral brass inlay pattern, carved detail, cane seat, and removable beige tufted and upholstered seat cushion.
Category
20th Century Regency Armchairs
Materials
Brass
English Regency Chinoiserie Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Regency brown lacquered chinoiserie design armchairs with dolphin arms.
Category
19th Century Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Lacquer
Pair of English Regency Mahogany Ladder Back Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Regency style (19th century) provincial mahogany ladder back arm chairs with slip seat.
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
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
12 English Regency Iron Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
12 English Regency style (20th Cent) faux maple painted iron arm chairs with open design back and slip seat (PRICED EACH)
Category
20th Century English Regency Armchairs
Materials
Metal
French Regence Gold Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Regence style (19th century) walnut armchairs with gold upholstery.
Category
19th Century French Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
English Regency Red Armchairs
Located in New York, 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
Set of 6 English Regency Black Lacquered Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 English Regency style (19th Cent) black lacquered & gold decorated chairs with cane seat & back with painted panel. 4 side @ 20¬Ω"w x 20"d x 32¬Ω"h, & 2 arms.
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Gold
English Regency Hourglass Wicker Armchair
Located in New York, 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
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
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of English Regency Rust Velvet Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Regency-style (modern) mahogany fan back Armchairs with cane back & sides with rust-colored velvet upholstered seat cushions and arm rests (PRICED AS Pair)
Category
Late 20th Century British Regency Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Cane
Pair of Viotdot English Regency Chinoiserie Mahogany Green Upholstered Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Regency-style (19/20th Century) Chinoiserie design mahogany arm hairs with green patterned upholstery (attributed to VIODOT) (PRICED AS Pair)
Category
Early 20th Century Regency Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
English Regency Wicker Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
English Regency style (19th Cent) Brighton design natural wicker round back arm chair with hour glass base.
Category
19th Century British Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Wicker
English Regency Mahogany Swan Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
English Regency carved mahogany swan design arm chair with nail heads and yellow leather upholstery
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
English Regency Mahogany Armchair
Located in New York, NY
English Regency mahogany armchair with a sleigh back and spool design under both arms upholstered in a worn red tufted leather.
Category
19th Century British Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of English Regency Style Rosewood Faux Bamboo Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Regency-style (19/20th Century) rosewood faux bamboo carved armchairs with open and filigree-carved backs (PRICED AS Pair) (Mat...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Rosewood
English Regency Style Canopy Library Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
English Regency-style (19th Century) hooded mahogany library arm chair with adjustable chaise attachment and leather cushion.
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
English Regency Leather Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
English Regency mahogany tub form library style arm chair with a brown leather upholstered seat and back having brass nail head trim.
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Set of 12 English Regency Green and Gilt Damask Upholstered Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 English Regency style (20th Century) parcel gilt & green painted open dining arm chairs with crest rail & seat on saber legs (8 upholstered in red damask, 4 upholstered in ...
Category
20th Century British Regency Armchairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
English Regency Cushioned Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
English Regency Brighton design bamboo arm chair with filigree design and a cane seat under a cushion with a stretcher (AS IS-filigree modified) (similar to Inv. #036706)
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Upholstery
French Regence Faux Tiger Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
French Regence style (19th/20th C) carved walnut open arm chair with faux tiger upholstered seat and back.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Regency Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of 10 French Regence Carved Chairs
Located in New York, 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
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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