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.
Vintage Regency Cane Fireside Bergere Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your interiors with this exquisite Vintage Regency Bergère Chair. Featuring a hand-carved wooden frame with graceful curves and refined fluted leg...
Fabric, Upholstery, Cane
French Giltwood Side Chair
Located in Miami, FL
French giltwood side chair.
Giltwood
Set of 4 Early 19th Century English Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs, circa 1820
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of four mahogany Regency style dining chairs, consisting of one armchair and three side chairs with upholstered seats. Recently upholstered. Q...
Mahogany
Vintage Regency Wrought Iron Scroll Back Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introduce timeless elegance to your home with this pair of Vintage Regency Wrought Iron Scroll Back Chairs. These American-style chairs feature intricate scrollwork and sturdy constr...
Wrought Iron
$1,363
Regency Chair
Located in London, GB
Handsome faux bamboo painted Regency side chair. Rush seat in perfect condition. 86cm x 44cm x 37cm. 19th Century, England.
Wicker, Wood
$2,850 / set
Pair of Regency Style Mahogany Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
With U shaped backs and circular seats upholstered in brown leather , the backs with carved frames raised on turned legs and casters.
Mahogany
$2,400 / item
Hand Carved English Regency-Inspired Dining Chair
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our Merienda dining chair has arms resembling English Regency and a back inspired by an Albert Hadley design, these dining chairs are designed by Jhon Ortiz and produced in our Conne...
Wood, Lacquer
$2,480Sale Price|20% Off
Empire Style Black chair with Gilding and Stripe Velvet
Located in Wichita, KS
Beautiful ebonized and parcel gilded Regency-style armchair. The stripe velvet upholstery is newer. This chair displays a finely carved and gilded tapered legs and arms with a simp...
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Set of Six English Regency Chinoiserie Painted and Gilt Side Chairs, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Six English Regency chinoiserie painted and gilt side chairs with floral gilt medallions, cane seats with silk upholstered cushions, ...
Gold
Trio of Regency Ebonised Hand Painted Gilt & Cane Distressed Occasional Chairs
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Trio of English made Regency period chairs. Late 18th century to early 19th century in age. The chairs have their original ebonised black painted finish with original hand applied p...
Pine
Antique Regency circa 1810 Oak Carved Armchair with Lions Head Oxblood Velour
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Velvet, Oak
Vintage Regency Cane Fireside Fauteuil Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Grace your interior with the refined elegance of this Vintage Regency Cane Fauteuil Chair. Handcrafted with a beautifully carved wood frame and a sculpted caned back, this piece capt...
Upholstery, Cane
Pair of Original Hand Painted Antique Regency circa 1810-1820 Side Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Rattan, Pine
1970s Tufted Regency Style Armchairs by Marge Carson in Mahogany
By Marge Carson
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Cotton, Mahogany
Pair of French Carved Walnut Regence Style Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully carved pair of French Regence style armchair frames in walnut from the 19th century.
Vintage Regency Marquetry Balloon Back Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of Regency Balloon back dining chairs. Beautiful hand carved swags with chic inlay marquetry detail. We removed the seats so it’s all...
Fabric
$6,374Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century, Pair of English Regency Lacquered Wood Chairs
Located in IT
19th Century, Pair of English Regency Lacquered Wood Chairs The pair of chairs was made in the Regency period, around the beginning of the 19th century in England. The wooden structu...
Wood
Set Of 6 Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs Attributed To Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine set of 6 Regency dining chairs attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London, having a quality figured top rail with a reeded edge and carved top supported by shaped reeded supports over foliate scrolled splats, drop-in seats with luxury velvet fabric upholstery standing on reeded tapering legs to the front and out swept back legs. Circa 1820 English Artists Biography: The Gillow family of cabinet makers and upholsters came to prominence with Richard Gillow (1733 – 1811), the son of Robert Gillow, founder of the firm. Gillow’s reputation as one of the leading British cabinet...
Wood
Vintage Italian Regency Cane and Wood Side Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A refined pair of vintage Regency side chairs featuring an elegant combination of cane and wood craftsmanship. The carved wood frames exude timeless sophistication, while the cane ba...
Cane
Black Leather Upholstered English Regency barrel-back chair, circa 1815
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Distinctive English Regency barrel-back library chair, circa 1815, with channeled black leather upholstery and mahogany legs. The deep, wraparound form offers exceptional comfort and...
Brass
Vintage Regency White Ball and Claw Foot Carved Chippendale Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage Regency side Chippendale chairs. Beautiful hand carved detail on a ball and claw foot design. Painted a bright semi gloss white. No seats. Acquired from a...
Paint
Vintage English Regency Upholstered Armchair with Antiqued Crackle Paint Finish
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage English Regency Upholstered Armchair with Antiqued Crackle Paint Finish Vintage English Regency style armchair with antiqued crackle pai...
Upholstery, Paint
Antique Regency 1820 Brown Leather Pollard Oak Chesterfield Office Desk Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare fully restored Victorian Chesterfield brown leather office desk chair with Pollard oak frame and original horse hair padding. Thi...
Leather, Oak
Vintage Regency Jack Lenor Larsen Cane Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Enhance your space with the timeless sophistication of this vintage Regency Jack Lenor Larsen upholstered cane chair. Showcasing exquisite cane ...
Fabric, Cane
Lovely Pair of Eichholtz Occasional Chairs Ebonized Frames Grey Linen Upholstery
By EICHHOLTZ
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Eichholtz occasional chairs with ebonized frames and grey linen upholstery These are a very well made pair of chairs, the de...
Upholstery, Oak
CHARMING PAIR OF OCCASIONAL HARDWOOD CHAIR WiTH STIPE FABRIC SEAT & STUDS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this gorgeous pair of antique occasional chairs with fabric seats. This pair of chairs are standing on tapered legs with distinguished details on ...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Very Rare Gillows of Lancaster Regency Hardwood Harpist Height Adjustable Chair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this stunning and very rare original Gillows of Lancaster Rosewood height-adjustable Harpist musician stool A very good looking ...
Wood, Beech
ANTIQUE REGENCY 1815 EBONiSED MOTHER OF PEARL SILK CHESTERFIELD SEAT SIDE CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare original circa 1810-1820 Hand painted, Mother of Pearl inlaid side chair with unique, silk u...
Silk, Wood
Regency Style Gold Giltwood Spindle Chair circa 1900 Ornate Bird Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1900 Regency style gold gilt wood framed chair with ornate bird upholstery A good looking well made and decorative antique chair...
Upholstery, Wood
Four Very Rare Antique Regency circa 1815 Ebonsied Mother of Pearl Side Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this suite of four, exquisite, original circa 1815 Regency, Mother of Pearl inlaid, black lacquered hall sid...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
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...
Leather, Oak
Pair of Original Giltwood Famboo Regency Bergere Chairs with Period Gold Gilding
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original Regency circa 1810 giltwood famboo chairs A very good looking and collectable pair of occasional chairs. These have the original and now distressed giltwood finish, the frames are famboo which means fake bamboo, at the latter part of the 18th to the early part of the 19th century Chinese furniture...
Giltwood