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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
Pair of Late Regency Rosewood Armchairs
Pair of Late Regency Rosewood Armchairs

Pair of Late Regency Rosewood Armchairs

Located in Essex, MA

Each with bamboo turned spindle backs and carved down scrolled arms with decorative spindle supports, wood seat rail with loose cushion seat and back raised on turned tapered legs ending on casters. Provenance; Newel Galleries.

Category

1820s English Antique Regency Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Italian Brass & Red Velvet Chiavari Style Vanity or Side Chair, 1960s Italy
Italian Brass & Red Velvet Chiavari Style Vanity or Side Chair, 1960s Italy

Italian Brass & Red Velvet Chiavari Style Vanity or Side Chair, 1960s Italy

By Chiavari

Located in Andernach, DE

Impressive original 1960s to 1970s side chair or vanity chair made from brass. Features a juicy red velvet seat. Quite unusual and beautiful composition of high end materials & craf...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Chairs

Materials

Brass

Antique English Regency Leather & Walnut Library Chair With Carved Motifs
Antique English Regency Leather & Walnut Library Chair With Carved Motifs

Antique English Regency Leather & Walnut Library Chair With Carved Motifs

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Beautiful English Antique Racing Green Leather & Walnut Library / Slipper Chair With Carved Motifs with Brass Studs and Original Ceramic castors Regency Circa 1830's

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Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Empire Style Black chair with Gilding and Stripe Velvet
Empire Style Black chair with Gilding and Stripe Velvet

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...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Regency Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

Veneman Furn. Italian Regency Style Cast Aluminum Spade Back Saber Leg Arm Chair
Veneman Furn. Italian Regency Style Cast Aluminum Spade Back Saber Leg Arm Chair

Veneman Furn. Italian Regency Style Cast Aluminum Spade Back Saber Leg Arm Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Italian Regency Style Cast Aluminum Spade Back Saber Leg Arm Chair by Veneman Furniture. Item features a unique spade back, cast aluminum construction, original label, tapered legs, ...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Regency Armchair in Mahogany and Cane & Velvet Gray Fabric
Regency Armchair in Mahogany and Cane & Velvet Gray Fabric

Regency Armchair in Mahogany and Cane & Velvet Gray Fabric

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant regency armchair in mahogany with cane in the sides, back and seat. Legs with brass shoes, England, circa 1820. Loose cushions reupholstered with velvet.

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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Regency Oak Hall Chairs
Pair Of Regency Oak Hall Chairs

Pair Of Regency Oak Hall Chairs

Located in Essex, MA

Each with tablet back and vitruvian scroll carving, reeded tapered splat. Solid wood seat raised on circular tapered legs.

Category

1810s English Antique Regency Chairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage Regency Cane Fireside Fauteuil Chair
Vintage Regency Cane Fireside Fauteuil Chair

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...

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Mid-20th Century American Regency Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane

Set Of Four Regency Mahogany Armorial Hall Chairs
Set Of Four Regency Mahogany Armorial Hall Chairs

Set Of Four Regency Mahogany Armorial Hall Chairs

Located in Essex, MA

Shield form back with eagle head terminals. Central armorial and wood seat. Raised on circular reeded tapered legs with X form stretchers.

Category

1810s English Antique Regency Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Hand Carved English Regency-Inspired Dining Chair
Hand Carved English Regency-Inspired Dining Chair

Hand Carved English Regency-Inspired Dining Chair

By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home

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...

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2010s American Regency Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Trio of Regency Ebonised Hand Painted Gilt & Cane Distressed Occasional Chairs
Trio of Regency Ebonised Hand Painted Gilt & Cane Distressed Occasional Chairs

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...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair of Ebonized English Regency Armchairs with Pony Seats and Monogram
Pair of Ebonized English Regency Armchairs with Pony Seats and Monogram

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".

Category

19th Century English Antique Regency Chairs

Materials

Hide, Wood

Pair of English Mahogany Chairs with Ionic Capitals and Griffons, 1840s
Pair of English Mahogany Chairs with Ionic Capitals and Griffons, 1840s

Pair of English Mahogany Chairs with Ionic Capitals and Griffons, 1840s

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of English Regency style mahogany armchairs from the mid 19th century, with ionic capitals, griffon arms and paw feet. Created in England during the second quarter of the 19th...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Regency Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Regency Cane Fauteuil Chair
Vintage Regency Cane Fauteuil Chair

Vintage Regency Cane Fauteuil Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your space with the timeless charm of this Vintage Regency Cane Fauteuil Chair. Showcasing exquisite craftsmanship, the chair features a beautifully carved wood frame with gr...

Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Cane

Pair of Regency Style Mahogany Chairs
Pair of Regency Style Mahogany Chairs

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.

Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Regency Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

1970s Tufted Regency Style Armchairs by Marge Carson in Mahogany
1970s Tufted Regency Style Armchairs by Marge Carson in Mahogany

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 ...

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1970s Vintage Regency Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Mahogany

Pair of French Carved Walnut Regence Style Fauteuils
Pair of French Carved Walnut Regence Style Fauteuils

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.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Regency Chairs

Dining Chairs Set of 6 English Mahogany Leather Black 19th Century England
Dining Chairs Set of 6 English Mahogany Leather Black 19th Century England

Dining Chairs Set of 6 English Mahogany Leather Black 19th Century England

Located in New York, NY

Dining Chairs Set of 6 English Mahogany Leather Black 19th Century England. A stunning set of of 6 dining chairs made in England during the 19th Century. Frame in mahogany with gilde...

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19th Century English Antique Regency Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set Of 6 Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs Attributed To Gillows
Set Of 6 Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs Attributed To Gillows

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...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Regency White Ball and Claw Foot Carved Chippendale Chairs - a Pair
Vintage Regency White Ball and Claw Foot Carved Chippendale Chairs - a Pair

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...

Category

Late 20th Century Regency Chairs

Materials

Paint

Vintage Regency Jack Lenor Larsen Cane Chair
Vintage Regency Jack Lenor Larsen Cane Chair

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 ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane

Vintage Regency Marquetry Balloon Back Chairs - a Pair
Vintage Regency Marquetry Balloon Back Chairs - a Pair

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...

Category

Early 20th Century North American Regency Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Antique Regency circa 1810 Oak Carved Armchair with Lions Head Oxblood Velour
Antique Regency circa 1810 Oak Carved Armchair with Lions Head Oxblood Velour

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...

Category

1810s English Antique Regency Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Pair of Original Hand Painted Antique Regency circa 1810-1820 Side Chairs
Pair of Original Hand Painted Antique Regency circa 1810-1820 Side Chairs

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...

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1810s English Antique Regency Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Pine

Very Attractive Faux Bois Wheelback Open Arm Chair
Very Attractive Faux Bois Wheelback Open Arm Chair

Very Attractive Faux Bois Wheelback Open Arm Chair

Located in North Salem, NY

Wonderfully attractive faux bois wheelback open armchair with a loose cushion. Faux Rosewood finish artistically hand done with gilt details. A smart looking chair for an important r...

Category

Early 1800s Antique Regency Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

ANTIQUE REGENCY 1815 EBONiSED MOTHER OF PEARL SILK CHESTERFIELD SEAT SIDE CHAIR
ANTIQUE REGENCY 1815 EBONiSED MOTHER OF PEARL SILK CHESTERFIELD SEAT SIDE CHAIR

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...

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1810s English Antique Regency Chairs

Materials

Silk, Wood

Antique Regency 1820 Brown Leather Pollard Oak Chesterfield Office Desk Chair
Antique Regency 1820 Brown Leather Pollard Oak Chesterfield Office Desk Chair

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...

Category

1820s English Antique Regency Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Lovely Pair of Eichholtz Occasional Chairs Ebonized Frames Grey Linen Upholstery
Lovely Pair of Eichholtz Occasional Chairs Ebonized Frames Grey Linen Upholstery

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...

Category

20th Century Dutch Regency Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Antique Regency circa 1810-1820 Claw & Ball Oak Framed Blue Leather Armchair
Antique Regency circa 1810-1820 Claw & Ball Oak Framed Blue Leather Armchair

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 Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

CHARMING PAIR OF OCCASIONAL HARDWOOD CHAIR WiTH STIPE FABRIC SEAT & STUDS
CHARMING PAIR OF OCCASIONAL HARDWOOD CHAIR WiTH STIPE FABRIC SEAT & STUDS

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 ...

Category

20th Century English Regency Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Pair of 19th Century Mahogany French Regency Library Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Mahogany French Regency Library Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Mahogany French Regency Library Chairs

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Pair of 19th Century Mahogany French Regence Library Chairs with Lyre back and gilded accents. gorgeous shape.

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Regency Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Original Giltwood Famboo Regency Bergere Chairs with Period Gold Gilding
Pair of Original Giltwood Famboo Regency Bergere Chairs with Period Gold Gilding

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...

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1810s English Antique Regency Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Rare Fully Restored Regency Show Framed Carved Hardwood Brown Leather Armchair
Rare Fully Restored Regency Show Framed Carved Hardwood Brown Leather Armchair

Rare Fully Restored Regency Show Framed Carved Hardwood Brown Leather Armchair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored cigar brown hand dyed leather Regency show framed armchair A very good looking and nicely refurbished piece. This i...

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1810s English Antique Regency Chairs

Materials

Leather

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 Late 20th Century, 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 and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Regency chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, England, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include and Niermann Weeks. 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 $335 and tops out at $51,812 while the average work can sell for $3,674.