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.
Set of Three 19th Century French Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An exceptional trio of 19th century French mahogany armless chairs with qualities of both English Regency and Biedermeier furniture to be timeless additions to any interior. The chai...
Textile, Mahogany
Regency Style Carved Walnut And Gilt Dining Chairs Att. Grosfeld House - S/10
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of ten regency style chairs attributed to Grosfeld House. The fabric is in very good condition, but the upholstery work has some sloppiness here and there. There are tw...
Upholstery, Walnut, Giltwood
Set of 8 Frances Elkins Style Loop Dining Chairs Regency
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Set of 8 Frances Elkins Style Loop dining chairs in a medium wood tone by the luxury furniture makers Lane Venture. These indoor dining chairs are in a warm brown mottled finish with...
Wood
Magnificent Quality Antique Set of 6 Regency Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
A fine and elegant set of six Regency dining chairs beautifully crafted in mahogany and richly carved throughout. The shaped top rails feature bold rope-twist carving centred with a ...
Mahogany
$3,744
Klismos Chair
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A design developed by the Greeks in the 5th Century BC, gaining popularity throughout the 4th Century BC. The design was then resurrected in the English Regency period. The Klismos c...
Mahogany
Set of Four Baker “Governor Alston” Cane Ebonized Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An elegant and rare set of four Baker “Governor Alston” chairs from the Historic Charleston Collection. Constructed of cane and hardwood, ...
Cane, Hardwood, Giltwood
Set of 6 19th century Regency mahogany dining chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Set of 19th century regency mahogany dining chairs circa 1820. Good quality set of 6 regency dining chairs, made in fine mahogany. Carv...
Fabric, Mahogany
$4,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 4 Antique English Regency Dining Chairs in Mahogany w/ Upholstered Seat
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A fine set of four English Regency dining chairs in mahogany with carved bugles resting on back chair rail below the top slat which is line inlaid, with turned front legs and saber r...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage Regency Cast Aluminum Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace the coastal allure of the Mediterranean with this stunning set of four Venetian Grotto-style dining chairs. Drawing inspiration from 18th-century European garden aesthetics a...
Aluminum
$1,960Sale Price / set|20% Off
Four English Regency Mahogany & Ebony Inlay Splat Back Dining Side Chairs c1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
Four English Regency Mahogany & Ebony Inlay Splat Back Dining Side Chairs c1830 Measures- 34"H x 20.5"W x 21"D; 19" SH A set of four exquisite antique English Regency dining chairs...
Ebony, Mahogany
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...
Other
Pietro Constantini Italian Regency Mahogany Klismos Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Italian Regency Style Mahogany Klismos Dining Side Chairs attributed to Pietr...
Mahogany
$7,535 / set
Regency Upholstered Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
This set of 10 Regency Upholstered Chairs are complete with 2 arm chairs and 8 side chairs. The super simple design of the Regency Upholster...
Fabric, Mahogany
Outstanding Quality Set of 8 Antique Regency Carved Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality set of eight antique Regency carved rosewood dining chairs having magnificently carved rosewood top rails and carved rosewood shaped centre splats. Newly reuphols...
Other
Set of 4 Antique Regency Quality Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of 4 antique Regency quality carved mahogany dining chairs having a quality carved and reeded top with a carved mahogany splat to the centre, newly reupholstered seats in a quali...
Mahogany
Set of 8 Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of 8 antique Regency quality mahogany dining chairs consisting of a pair of elbow chairs and six single chairs, the elbow chairs having scrolled shaped open arms, figured mahogan...
Other
Outstanding Quality Set of 8 Antique Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality set of 8 antique Regency mahogany dining chairs consisting of two elbow chairs and six single chairs having a superb quality figured mahogany reeded top, lovely c...
Other
Set 8 Regency Dining Chairs Mahogany Period 1815
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 8 ( 6 + 2) mahogany Regency period dining chairs These chairs stand upon ring turned, fluted and carved front legs and sabre back legs Period Regency antique side cabinet - ci...
Mahogany
Kindel Furniture Regency Carved Cherry Wood Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful pair of Regency or Neoclassical style side chairs or dining chairs By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Solid cherry wood frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: 19...
Upholstery, Cherry
$5,202 / set
Regency Style Painted Dining Chairs (Set of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
Hand-ebonized and meticulously finished, this chair boasts a refined charcoal wash that enhances its timeless appeal. The stunning antiqued silver leaf detailing highlights its sophi...
Wood
Set of Eight Regency Bronze Mounted Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This set of eight English Regency dining chairs include two armchairs with scrolled arms. Each backrest features a gilt bronze lifting handle and oak leaf wreath form splat. The stra...
Bronze
Early 20th-C. Painted English Queen Anne Style Chinoiserie Dining Chairs - Set 4
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of four English regency style hand painted Japanned side chairs. The backs have Queen Anne styling with four individually painted scenes. The chairs have cabriole legs ...
Wood, Lacquer
Set of Twelve Rose Tarlow Gold Leaf Kent Dining Chairs
By Rose Tarlow
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime set of twelve bespoke regency style Kent dining chairs designed by Rose Tarlow Hollywood, CA. The chairs feature hand-carved alder frames with an opulent 22k gold leaf finish...
Gold Leaf
Quality Set of Four Regency Antique Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality set of four Regency antique mahogany dining chairs having a beautiful shaped flame mahogany top rail with a reeded edge and reeded centre rails. Newly reupholstered drop in s...
Other
Set of 12 English Regency Green and Gilt Damask Upholstered Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, 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 ...
Gold Leaf
Set of 8 Nancy Corzine Regency Style Dining Chairs W Scalamandre Stripe
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Set of 8 Nancy Corzine Regency Style Dining Chairs Freshly Upholstered in Scalamandre Striped Fabric.
Textile, Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Set Of 10 Regency Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Exceptionally Good Quality Early 19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Set Of 10 Dining Chairs, Or Side Chairs, Having Superbly Figured Shaped Top Rails With Superb Richly Carved F...
Rosewood
Set of 11 Antique Dining Chairs with 9 Sides & 2 Arms in West Indies Mahogany
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very lovely set of 11 antique Christian VIII dining chairs in fine Cuban/ West Indies mahogany with upholstered slip seats, comprising of (9) side ...
Mahogany
Set Six Minton-Spidell Regence Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous set of six walnut dining chairs by Minton-Spidell Los Angeles, California. Known as "Regence" chairs in a country French provincial or Louis XV style crafted from thick waln...
Brass
Six Mahogany Klismos Dining Chair with COM Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
New production. 6 chairs in this offer. Additional can be made to order. Designed and handmade in NYC. Fabric in image is not included and they can upholstered at no charge in COM (C...
Wood
$663 / item
Regency Faux Bamboo Side Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency-style faux bamboo side chair. This hand-carved chair with a faux bamboo motif is inspired by designs of the Brighton Pavillion. It is shown in our whitewash oak finish with...
Wood
$4,794 / set
Regency Mahogany Side Chairs (Sets of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
A hand-carved side chair, the verdigris brass oval inset and caned back above a silk tie on cushion seat, on spiral turned legs. The original Regency. Dimensions: 22" W x 22.75" D...
Wood
$2,697 / item
Regency Mahogany Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A hand carved armchair, the verdigris brass oval inset and caned back above a silk tie on cushion seat, on spiral turned legs. The original Regency. Dimensions: 24" W x 22.75" D x...
Wood
$4,674 / set
Two Regency Armchairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency style carved and gilt armchair, the rectangular "X" back with a mahogany panel, the caned seat with a tie-on cushion, on turned and fluted legs. Dimensions: 22.5" W x 23....
Wood
$7,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 8 Black Lacquered Cane Back Dining Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Set of 8 black lacquered cane back dining chairs. Masterfully restored in a satin black lacquer finish with all new upholstery work. Fabric is a hig...
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Set of 10 Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Dining Room Chairs
Located in Dublin, IE
An exceptional set of 10 IRegency mahogany dining chairs, The set comprising of eight side chairs and two armchairs, each with pierced arched top rail, carved with acanthus leaves an...
Mahogany
Set of Ten Regency Style Anglo-Indian Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
A good set of 10 vintage Anglo-Indian rosewood chairs in the Regency style made circa 1960. The set consists of 8 arms and two sides. Carved fro...
Cane, Rosewood
$1,295 / set
Set Of Four Elegant Regency Side Chairs, 1810
Located in Bridgeport, CT
For restoration. Delicate and refined set of four particularly handsome Regency chairs with crest rails turned on the ends, scrolled sides and double back supports. One back support ...
Metal
Baker Furniture Modern Regency Mahogany Slipper Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Modern Regency style slipper chairs or dining chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Circa Late 20th Century Mahogany frames, with upholstered seats and backs. Measure...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Baker Furniture Solid Cherry Wood Regency Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Baker Furniture Solid Cherry Wood Regency Dining Chairs - Set of 4 Each chair measures: 22.75 wide x 23 deep x 35.25 inches high, with a seat height of 18.75 and arm height/chair cl...
Upholstery, Cherry
Set of Four Ralph Lauren Regency Style Leather Dining Chairs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive set of four regency style leather dining chairs designed by Ralph Lauren. The chairs feature a hardwood frame with a neoclassical klismos inspired back. The frame has a d...
Brass
$3,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Handsome Set of 6 Walnut Regency Style Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of 6 handsome Regency style walnut dining chairs including two with arms and 4 side chairs. Measures: Arm height 28 Seat 21” W Seat height and depth 17.5 Arm 28” H Chair ...
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,582Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set Of Six “Theodore Alexander” Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
We are delight to ofer for sell this beautiful set of Six “Theodore Alexander” leather dining chairs , timber is some kind of flamed mahogan...
Leather, Oak
Italian Neoclassical Regency Cherry Wood Saber Leg Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Regency Style Cherry Wood Saber Leg Dining Chairs - Set of 6. Listing includes (2) upholstered arm chairs, (4) carved back side chairs...
Wood, Cherry
$7,295 / set
Regency Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
This set of 10 Regency Upholstered Dining Chairs, comprising of 2 arm chairs and 8 side chairs. It has long been one of well as our m...
Fabric, Mahogany
$8,394 / set
Regency Parcel Gilt Armchair (Sets of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency style ebonized and parcel-gilt open armchair, the over scrolled back centered by a painted rectangular panel, with a caned and cushion on a Greek key seat rail and on ring ...
Wood
Set of Eight Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs, England, Circa 1815
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Set Of Eight Early 19th Century, Georgian, Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs, Consisting Of Six Singles And Two Armchairs, Having Well Figured Rectangular Top Rails ...
Mahogany
$1,356Sale Price / set|20% Off
Antique English Regency Solid Mahogany Scroll Arm Dining Chairs, Set of 5
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 handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. 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...
Mahogany
$10,515 / set
Regency Mahogany Set Of 8 Dining Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A fine set of eight Regency mahogany dining chairs consisting six singles and two carvers having well figured top rails with carved decoration standing on elegant sabre legs. SHIPPI...
Mahogany
Set of Eight Regency Black Lacquer & Gilt Klismos Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Eight Elegant Black Lacquer and Parcel Gilt Klismos Dining Chairs, France, circa 1960s. They are currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabric. Simply send...
Upholstery, Wood
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...
Other
French Empire Regency Style Cherry Wood Saber Leg Dining Side Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Empire Regency Style Cherry Wood Saber Leg Dining Side Chairs - Set of 4. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 35" H x 19" W x 23" D x 18" Seat height.
Cherry
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...
Muslin, Mahogany
Set of Four Ralph Lauren Highgate Leather Dining Chairs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive set of four regency style leather dining chairs designed by Ralph Lauren. The chairs feature a hardwood frame with a neoclassical klismos inspired back. The frame has a d...
Brass
$9,500 / set
Set of 10 English Regency Style Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of 10 vintage Regency style dining chairs, 8 sides and 2 arm chairs. The armchairs have scrolled arm resting on turned supports. The frames have a generous seating and back rest area with impressive detail supported by tapered turned legs and stretchers. Great set of chairs for a conference room table chairs. Measures: Side chairs: 19.5 x 19.5 x 36" H/SH 18.5" Arms chairs: 24 D x 23.5 W x 36" H/ SH= 18.5"/arm H = 26" Search terms: Hollywood Regency style, antique dining chairs. jacobean style, renaissance style, gothic style. Baroque dining chairs, English Tudor dining chairs, Italian baroque dining...
Mahogany
Set of Six English Regency Walnut Dining or Library Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive 19th century set of six English Regency bronze mounted walnut dining armchairs or library armchairs. The chairs feature an Arts & Crafts era needlepoint decorated seat wi...
Brass, Bronze
Set of Twelve Baker Regency Burl Wood Klismos Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Magnificent set of twelve English Regency style klismos armchairs or dining chairs made by Baker Furniture. Featuring handcrafted frames painstakingly covered with dramatic burl wood...
Fabric, Wood, Burl
English Regency Set of Eight Kingwood Brass Inlaid Dining Room Chairs, C. 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency set of eight king wood dining room chairs with scrolled bulbous crest rails, scrolled arms, brass foliage inlays, removabl...
Brass
Kindel Furniture Style Regency Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Regency style dining chairs In the manner of Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: Side chairs - 19.5...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Henredon Style Regency Carved Mahogany Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Regency style dining chairs In the manner of Henredon USA, Circa 1970s Carved mahogany, with faux bamboo spindle backs, and upholstered seats Measures: Si...
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Mahogany