Regency Daybeds

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.

Style: Regency

Antique English Regency Mahogany Folding Bench Loveseat Sleeper Sofa Campaign

$4,375Sale Price|45% Off

Antique English Regency Mahogany Folding Bench Loveseat Sleeper Sofa Campaign

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 19th century museum quality English Regency convertible hall bench or bed. A rectangular form made from walnut with with brass trim. Upholstered in a striped blue and red fabric with red cording. The bench is supported by square tapered legs leading to spade feet. When ready to sleep the brass bolts along the back side can be released allowing it to fold open into a flat surface with a built in frame for mattress. AKA hide a bed or sleep bench...

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Early 19th Century Antique Regency Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Pavilion Daybed

$21,409

Pavilion Daybed

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

An important carved gilt-wood day bed, displaying the mythological influences and designs of the Regency period. Comparisons may be drawn with the furnishings of Brighton Pavilion. T...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Daybeds

Materials

Giltwood

Crocodile Pavilion Chaise

$19,306 / item

Crocodile Pavilion Chaise

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A fine Regency design daybed / chaise longue inspired by works at Brighton Pavilion. The ends in the form of scallop shells. The legs of stylized crocodile form. Carved in mahogany a...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Daybeds

Materials

Gold

Period English Regency Hardwood Recamier in Manner of Marsh and Tatham

$7,800

Period English Regency Hardwood Recamier in Manner of Marsh and Tatham

By Marsh and Tatham

Located in Essex, MA

Period English Regency Recamier in Manner of Marsh and Tatham Neoclassical Form with wonderful modern length. Egyptian Revival Palmette at f...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Daybeds

Materials

Hardwood

English Regency Dark Blue Denim Récamier

$25,000

English Regency Dark Blue Denim Récamier

Located in Queens, NY

English Regency (1st quarter 19th Century) mahogany and brass inlaid roll arm récamier with a dark blue denim upholstery.

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19th Century British Antique Regency Daybeds

Materials

Brass

19th Century Regency Rosewood Window Seat or Daybed

$11,253

19th Century Regency Rosewood Window Seat or Daybed

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An elegant 19th Century English Regency period rosewood window seat or small daybed. With reeded frame and inset brass-inlaid paterae on outswept and reeded legs, terminating in stun...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

19th Century Regency Rosewood and Brass Marquetry Inlaid Scroll End Day Bed

$14,106

19th Century Regency Rosewood and Brass Marquetry Inlaid Scroll End Day Bed

Located in Sofia, BG

A Regency rosewood and brass marquetry inlaid scroll end daybed in red leather, with ribbed and gadrooned mouldings, on swept legs terminating in leaf and scroll cast brass sabot and...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Daybeds

Materials

Rosewood

An unusual pair of Regency mahogany day beds in the manner of Gillows

$46,542

An unusual pair of Regency mahogany day beds in the manner of Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

An unusual pair of Regency mahogany day beds in the manner of Gillows, one facing left and the other facing right, each having a scroll and a bolster at one end and lotus fan at the ...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Daybeds

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Daybed, Reupholstered in Vintage Fabric, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s

$2,800

H 18.12 in W 74.02 in D 33.08 in

Art Deco Daybed, Reupholstered in Vintage Fabric, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s

By Josef Frank

Located in Odense, DK

Rare Art Deco daybed / sofa, reupholstered in colorful vintage gobelin fabric from the 80s. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in 1940s. This beautiful vi...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Regency Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Original 1950s Danish 3-Seat Sofa or Daybed

$1,654Sale Price|40% Off

H 32.29 in W 78.75 in D 33.47 in

Original 1950s Danish 3-Seat Sofa or Daybed

Located in Markington, GB

1950s Danish 3-seat sofa or daybed Lovely 1950s part wood framed sofa in very good condition, it has blanket storage underneath and folds down into a very useful daybed Measure...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Regency Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Arne Vodder 2-Seater Sofa, Model Fd 161, Reupholstered in Bouclé, 1950s

$3,800

H 28.75 in W 55.91 in D 26.38 in

Arne Vodder 2-Seater Sofa, Model Fd 161, Reupholstered in Bouclé, 1950s

By France & Daverkosen, Arne Vodder

Located in Odense, DK

A fine example of a Danish modern 2-seater sofa in solid beech, reupholstered cushions in white bouclé. Designed by Arne Vodder for France & Daverkosen in 1950s, Denmark. A classic...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Regency Daybeds

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Mahogany neoclassical daybed, 19th c.

$4,219

H 40.16 in W 28.35 in D 78.75 in

Mahogany neoclassical daybed, 19th c.

Located in Lisboa, PT

Neoclassical lounge chair, daybed, recamier in carved mahogany with the back describing a wave. France, 19th c.

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19th Century French Antique Regency Daybeds

Materials

Mahogany

Large Louis XVI Sofa / Daybed in Rechampi and Gilded Lacquered Wood

$7,113

H 39.38 in W 74.81 in D 33.86 in

Large Louis XVI Sofa / Daybed in Rechampi and Gilded Lacquered Wood

Located in BARSAC, FR

Magnificent Louis XVI sofa in the style of the ottomans in gray lacquered wood and green, blue and gold rechampi with rich carved decoration of scrolls, wrapped foliage, resting on f...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Regency Daybeds

Materials

Wood

Juan Pablo Molyneux French Tufted Chaise Lounge

$9,100

H 28 in W 58.5 in D 34.5 in

Juan Pablo Molyneux French Tufted Chaise Lounge

Located in New York, NY

Juan Pablo Molyneux French tufted chaise lounge. The chaise lounge has loose cushions, a tufted seat with ultra-suede fabric.

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1980s Vintage Regency Daybeds

Materials

Ultrasuede

Modern Minho Chaise Longue, DEDAR Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

$6,993 / item

H 21.66 in W 76.78 in D 37.41 in

Modern Minho Chaise Longue, DEDAR Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Mid-Century Modern Minho Chaise Longue, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Minho chaise longue is a mode...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Regency Daybeds

Materials

Velvet, Walnut, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Wood, Oak

Regency Mahogany Bench

$6,800

H 20.5 in W 60 in D 19 in

Regency Mahogany Bench

Located in Essex, MA

Wonderful elegant form with a rectangular shape seat and curved back with scrolled reeded arms. Loose cushion seat raised on saber legs with cup casters. Great color and patina. A gr...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Upholstered Daybed Chaise Longues

$2,400

H 34 in W 70 in D 32 in

Upholstered Daybed Chaise Longues

Located in Sheffield, MA

Graceful and inviting, the recamier chaise with arched back and rolled arm. The fainting couch is upholstered but it does show some ware. Although made in the Victorian period, it ...

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Late 19th Century Antique Regency Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery

French Early 19th Century Directoire Period Chaise Longue or Daybed

$8,900

H 39.75 in W 89.5 in D 29 in

French Early 19th Century Directoire Period Chaise Longue or Daybed

Located in Round Top, TX

A very handsome early 19th century French Directoire period chaise longue or daybed in walnut. The walnut has a wonderful patina and striking grai...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Regency Daybeds

Materials

Walnut

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Red Upholstery

$8,450

H 33.27 in W 76.78 in D 35.83 in

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Red Upholstery

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, sofa or daybed, model D70, steel, brass, fabric, Italy, 1954. Osvaldo Borsanis sofa 'D70' was presented at the Triennale of Milan in 1954 where it won the Gold Medal for design. Not only the design is extraordinary, because so is the technology. With a single twist the back and seating are positioned upwards or down, all to create the highest comfort for the sofa or daybed. This eccentric sofa...

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1950s Italian Vintage Regency Daybeds

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique Iron Daybed Bench

$3,495

H 30 in W 72 in D 31 in

Antique Iron Daybed Bench

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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1940s Vintage Regency Daybeds

Materials

Iron

Previously Available Items

Contemporary Hand Carved Daybed Based on a Model at the Brighton Pavillion

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H 37.8 in W 74.81 in D 22.45 in

Contemporary Hand Carved Daybed Based on a Model at the Brighton Pavillion

Located in London, GB

Unique hand carved black lacquered wooden daybed made to commission. This daybed was is based on a design by Thomas Hope of a day bed he created for the ...

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1990s British Regency Daybeds

Materials

Wood

Curvaceous Italian Sleigh Daybed or Full Sized Bed

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H 34.25 in W 89 in D 39 in

Curvaceous Italian Sleigh Daybed or Full Sized Bed

Located in Atlanta, GA

Mahogany Sleigh Daybed, Italian, circa 1940s. This piece is a versatile size and can be used as a daybed or full size bed. It is currently being refinished and can be completed in yo...

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1940s Italian Vintage Regency Daybeds

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Regency Country House Daybed

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H 27.17 in W 26.38 in D 73.23 in

Regency Country House Daybed

Located in Batley, GB

A good quality early 19th century country house daybed. Constructed in walnut with 4 thick turned walnut legs and the original 'Langebear & Co' brass cup casters. Structurally in g...

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Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Daybeds

Materials

Walnut

Regency Holland & Sons Daybed In Howe Rambling Rose Linen

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H 31.89 in W 25.2 in D 69.69 in

Regency Holland & Sons Daybed In Howe Rambling Rose Linen

By Holland & Sons

Located in Batley, GB

An English Regency daybed by Holland & Sons - London. Newly upholstered by us in Rambling Rose from Howe at 36 Bourne Street - London. Raised on 4 thick turned legs with the original...

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Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Daybeds

Materials

Linen, Walnut

19th Century Sabre Legged Daybed

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H 25.2 in W 70.08 in D 24.02 in

19th Century Sabre Legged Daybed

Located in Batley, GB

A handsome 19th century daybed. Raised on sabre shaped legs with large spoked J.W Lewty patent casters. The frame with covered with attractive mahogany veneer. In good solid condit...

Category

Mid-19th Century British Antique Regency Daybeds

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Regency Style Leather Chaise Longue

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H 33.08 in W 79.93 in D 25.99 in

Antique Regency Style Leather Chaise Longue

Located in London, GB

A superb antique leather chaise longue, made in England and dating from around the 1950’s. This is of amazing quality, it is extremely well mad...

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1950s British Vintage Regency Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Wood

Regency Daybed/Recamier, 19th Century

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H 37 in W 82 in D 22 in

Regency Daybed/Recamier, 19th Century

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a wonderful example of a classic Regency Daybed or Recamier. The Daybed features a faux rosewood frame with a cane back. The scrolling ends are detailed in gilt bronze rosett...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Daybeds

Materials

Brass

English Regency Grecian Couch in the Manner of Thomas Hope

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H 28 in W 90 in D 28 in

English Regency Grecian Couch in the Manner of Thomas Hope

By Thomas Hope

Located in Dallas, TX

an english regency grecian couch/daybed in the manner of Thomas Hope, carved and gilded mahogany frame, with horned winged lion's ( griffin ) paw feet,...

Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Daybeds

Materials

Mahogany, Giltwood

19th C. French Country Regency Daybed

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H 27.5 in W 84 in D 27.5 in

19th C. French Country Regency Daybed

Located in Southampton, NJ

19th century Country Regency Mahogany daybed consisting of clever four piece frame having hand turnings & curvaceous scroll arms terminating o...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Regency Daybeds

Materials

Iron

Morel and Hughes Regency Carved Giltwood Daybed Likely Made for Badminton House

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H 26.5 in W 84.5 in D 28.5 in

Morel and Hughes Regency Carved Giltwood Daybed Likely Made for Badminton House

Located in Benington, Herts

Provenance Very likely part of the suite commissioned by the Duke of Beaufort for the Great Drawing Room in Badminton House when it was designed by Si...

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1810s English Antique Regency Daybeds

Materials

Giltwood

Vintage Regency Carved Daybed

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H 36 in W 77.5 in D 35 in

Vintage Regency Carved Daybed

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fabulous vintage daybed. Beautiful high sides and hand carved detail. A real showstopper. This piece is in great shape, but must be reupholstered.

Category

1990s North American Regency Daybeds

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Empire Style Sofa

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H 38.75 in W 79.38 in D 35 in

French 19th Century Empire Style Sofa

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This handsome Empire style sofa is made of walnut from 19th Century France. The decorative laurel wreath and floral green upholstery is lovely agains...

Category

19th Century French Antique Regency Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Regency daybeds for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Regency daybeds 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 daybeds 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 daybeds made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 daybeds differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $4,469 and tops out at $50,924 while the average work can sell for $12,419.