Regency Chairs
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
Vintage Regency Niermann Weeks Side Z Chairs, a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Regency side chairs. Made by the iconic Niermann Weeks group. Beautiful hand carved detail with a raffia like upholstery and nailhead trim. Contrasting neu...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Regency Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Raffia
Faux Bamboo Regency Style Chair
Located in New York, NY
Stylish Regency style side chair in the Regency style, having faux bamboo frame and caned seat, with custom seat cushion included ( cushion shows minor cosmetic wear wear ). The wood...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
English Regency Set of Eight Mahogany Dining Room Chairs W/ Reeded Legs C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency set of eight mahogany dining room chairs with scrolled crest rails and arms, rectangular splat backs, barley t...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Chairs
Materials
Muslin, Mahogany
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...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs by Gillows of Lancaster
Located in London, GB
A PAIR OF REGENCY MAHOGANY HALL CHAIRS ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS, c. 1815
For a related mahogany hall chair see Susan E Stuart, Gillows of LANCASTER and LONDON 1730-1840, Antique Coll...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Early Pair of 19th Century English Regency Hall Chairs Attributed to Gillows
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine pair of Regency hall / side chairs attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, with carved scallop shell backs, panel seats, raised on reeded column legs.
Circa 1820
English.
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Antique Regency Period Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A fantastic set of four solid dining chairs from the William IV period. They were made in England, and they date from around 1830-40.
The quality is outstanding, they are very stu...
Category
1830s British Antique Regency Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Grey Leather & Walnut Library Chair With Carved Motifs with Brass Studs
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Beautiful Antique Grey Leather & Walnut Library Chair With Carved Motifs with Brass Studs and Original Ceramic castors Regency Circa 1830's
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of 4 Antique Regency Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous set of antique Regency period dining chairs. They were made in England, and date from around the 1810-1820 period.
They are extremely fine quality, with gorgeous carvin...
Category
1820s British Antique Regency Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Lucite & Chrome Swivel Chair, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A chair like a hot guy with glasses - it's all clear and shiny on the outside, but you know there's some substance and intelligence there too, with that fancy palm tree fabric.
- ...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Regency Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Antique English Regency Solid Mahogany Scroll Arm Dining Chairs, Set of 5
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
set of 5 antique English regency solid mahogany scroll arm dining chairs...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Regency Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Original Hand Painted Antique Regency circa 1810-1820 Side Chair Woven Seat Pad
Located in GB
We are is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1810-1820 Regency hand painted side chair with period woven seat
A very good looking well made and decorative chai...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Pine
Pair of Original Hand Painted Antique Regency circa 1810-1820 Side Chairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original circa 1810-1820 Regency hand painted side chairs with period woven seats
A very good looking well made and decorat...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Pine
Antique Regency Beige Chair
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chair from around 1900.
The furniture is in very good condition, the seat and backrest have been covered with a new fabric.
Dimensions: height 88 cm / seat height 46 cm...
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Antique Regency Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Neoclassical Regency Klismos Chair
Located in Norwood, NJ
Unique Regency neoclassical delicate and fine quality hand carved mahogany and bronze mounted details. Inlaid back and fluted legs ending in lion paw feet.
Category
1830s English Antique Regency Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Magnificent Pair of English Regency Hall Chairs
Located in Tetbury, GB
A pair of Regency mahogany hall chairs, almost certainly by Gillows but not stamped.
The colour on the chairs is just exactly as you’d want it and the quality of design is remarka...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Regency William Switzer Gilt Bergere Chairs, a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage Regency lounge chairs. A chic Bergere style with a gorgeous gilt frame and overstuffed down cushions. Acquire...
Category
Late 20th Century Regency Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Regency Style Grasscloth & Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
A set of four Regency style faux bamboo dining chairs in excellent vintage condition featuring plushly lined grasscloth surround inside & out upholstered in Palomino faux leather sue...
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Regency Chairs
Materials
Leather, Grasscloth, Faux Bamboo
Vintage Regency Pretzel Back Armchairs Dining Accent Set of 2
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Vintage Regency Accent dining armchairs with solid wood frames and new upholstery
Approximat...
Category
1960s Vintage Regency Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
Antique English Curule Style Open 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...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Pair of Antique Swedish Satin Birch Biedermeier Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique Swedish satin birch armchairs in the Biedermeier style. They were recently imported from Sweden, and they date from around the 1890-1900 period.
The qua...
Category
1890s Swedish Antique Regency Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Pair Regency Elbow Chairs Mahogany Period Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair of mahogany regency elbow chairs.
Regency period
these chairs are raised upon sabre front legs with shaped back legs.
Having lift out seats.
The chairs feature typical shape...
Category
1980s Vintage Regency Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th Century, Cane Club Chairs on Casters
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional pair of early 20th century club chairs on casters. Each seat features came through out the sides and seats.
Category
Early 20th Century American Regency Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Pair of Antique Regency Style Side Chairs, Late 19th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of antique Regency style side chairs
Additional information:
Materials: Giltwood
Color: Gold
Period: Late 19th Century
Styles: Regency
Number of Seats: 2
Item Type: Vin...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Regency Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Dessin Fournir Regency Style Mahogany Cane Back Dining Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Dessin Fournir Regency style mahogany cane back dining chairs - a pair.
Additional information:
Materials: Caning, mahogany
Please note that this item contains materials that are l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Regency Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Pair of Regency Painted Klismos Chairs
By Thomas Hope
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of bronze-painted and gilt side chairs of Klismos form
English, circa 1825.
Why we like them
A timeless Klismos design, bea...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Chairs
Materials
Wood
Regency Style Armchairs MAITLAND SMITH Style - A Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Maitland Smith ...
Category
Late 20th Century Regency Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood, Ebony
Antique Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonised Regency Chair, circa 1815
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning 1815s Mother of Pearl occasional chair.
A very well-made and beautiful decorative chair, this is a good collector's find, not too ...
Category
19th Century British Antique Regency Chairs
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Pair of Regency Style Giltwood & Mohair Chairs by Randy Esada Designs for Prospr
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Regency style giltwood & mohair chairs by Randy Esada Designs for Prospr. They feature thick plush mohair seats and elegant ebonized giltwood frames. Gilded front and back.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Regency Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Regency Dining Chairs Solid Walnut by John Stuart, Set of 6
By John Stuart
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
set of 6 mid-century...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Four Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Located in Premariacco, IT
Refined set of 4 dining chairs, entirely with wooden structure and upholstered seat in decorated burgundy fabric.
Simple, light and elegant.
Thanks to their distinct design they can be used in all furnishing contexts, from modern to antique.
Two chairs have slightly darker fabric because they can be used at the head of the table...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Regency Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Regency Mahogany Hall Chair by Gillows, circa 1815
Located in London, GB
Regency mahogany hall chair by Gillows, circa 1815
The waisted backrest with arched top over relief carved descending lobes, with canework seat above sabre front and splayed back ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Regency Period Mahogany Dining Chairs, Early 19th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Early 19th C Regency period mahogany dining chairs. Each featuring an raised upholstered seat.
Additional information:
Materials: Mahogany
Please note that this item con...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Regency Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Exceptional Pair of Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs
By Sir John Soane
Located in London, GB
An elegant pair of regency mahogany hall chairs, the waisted panelled back with carved stretched swirls to top rail above Soanian squashed Greek key borders flanking a recessed and r...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Paint
William IV Bergere finished with Goat Skin Leather
Located in London, GB
As a LAPADA dealer I always have a large stock of Chesterfield sofas and chairs ranging from early 19thC through to present day. We also ...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Chairs
Materials
Cane, Goatskin, Leather
Pair of English Regency Style Sage Velvet Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare and unusual pair of English regency style dining chairs or hall chairs with a sage green velvet upholstery. The chairs feature...
Category
20th Century English Regency Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
English Regency Library Chair
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A very handsome early 19th C. English mahogany barrel-back library chair recently upholstered in a Clarence House moss green linen velvet accented with brass nailheads resting on squ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Dining Room Chair
Located in Premariacco, IT
Dining room chair entirely in wood and upholstered seat in decorated burgundy fabric.
Simple, light and elegant.
Thanks to the distinct design it can be used in all furnishing contexts, from modern to antique.
The wood has been oil polished and the seat is in excellent condition, the cloth...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Regency Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Late Regency Channel Tufted Tub Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A great pair of vintage Late Regency tub chairs. Beautiful channel tufted chairs in a comfy tub shape. Front casters for easy movement. Acquired from...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Regency Chairs
Materials
Fabric
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...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Regency Bergere Chairs, a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Regency Bergere chairs. Beautiful hand carved detail on the classic shape. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Regency Chairs
Materials
Wood
Eight Vintage Hardwood Fully Restored Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs 8
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of eight Regency style vintage fully restored Chesterfield aged cigar brown leather dining chairs in mahogany.
An absolutely...
Category
20th Century French Regency Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century English Regency Hand Carved Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century English Regency mahogany hall chairs in the manner of Gillows, each with a scroll and shell carved back, on turned and ribbed front legs. Ver...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Dining Chairs Faux Bamboo by CABOT WRENN (4)
By Cabot Wrenn
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Beautiful Vintage Set Of 4 Regency Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs...
Category
1980s Vintage Regency Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Klismos Hall Chair, Possibly by Gillows
Located in London, GB
A very fine example of Regency period mahogany cartouche-back hall chair, of Gillows style and quality. Good antique condition, superb quality, colour and patination. Ready to be pla...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Late Regency rosewood desk chair attributed to Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Late Regency rosewood desk chair attributed to Gillows, the curved seat back carved with two acanthus scrolls, with reeding to the scroll arms, s...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Set of 6 Regency Style Dining Room Chairs
Located in Norwood, NJ
Set of 6 Regency Style Dining Room Chairs. Set of 6 fruitwood and ebonized Regency styled dining chairs. Black upholstery with off whi...
Category
1990s Italian Regency Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Fine Set of 6 Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Library Chairs by Gillows
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine set of 6 antique regency quality mahogany library chairs by the prestigious furniture maker Gillows of Lancaster and London having a quality figured mahogany top rail with a ree...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Chairs
Materials
Other
Set of 4 Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of 4 antique regency quality mahogany dining chairs having a quality carved mahogany top rail, carved mahogany splat to the centre with a figured mahogany panel, newly reupholste...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Chairs
Materials
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...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Eight Modern Regency Style Hardwood Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic set of eight hardwood dining chairs made in a modern regency style with a scrolled back. Bespoke set of chairs made in Spain from the design center in San Francisco featuri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Regency Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Italian Parcel Gilt Caned Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Parcel Gilt Caned Occasional Chairs, Italy, circa 1930s.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Regency Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pair Antique English Regency Mahogany Chairs, Circa 1820-1830
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique English Regency mahogany chairs, circa 1820-1830.
Upholstered in emerald green and gold silk fabric.
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of 18C Irish Regency Hall Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning pair of 18 C Irish regency hall chairs.
A matching pair which is rare to find !
Made in Ireland during the Regency Era circa 1790-1820.
We know these are ‘Irish’ because of the signature ‘Scallop Shell’ backs which was synonymous with Irish Georgian furniture...
Category
Late 18th Century Irish Antique Regency Chairs
Materials
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 old burlap replacement; the back retains...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Paint
Pair of Curvaceous Italian Chairs with Gilt Ouroboros Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Curvaceous Italian Chairs with Gilt Ouroboros Decoration, believed to be late 19th or early 20th Century, Italian. These chairs are currently being reupholstered and can be c...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Regency Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Tatham Dining Chair
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A Regency mahogany dining chair with carved paterae and reeded legs, carved in the style of Tatham. To be upholstered in the clients own material.
Bespoke sizing, design adaptatio...
Category
19th Century Antique Regency Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Regency chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Regency chairs 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 chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Regency chairs 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 chairs, popular names associated with this style include Chesterfield, Gillows of Lancaster & London, Dessin Fournir, and Hancock & Moore. 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 chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $337 and tops out at $51,282 while the average work can sell for $3,545.
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