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.
Antique Regency Mahogany Set of 8 Dining Chairs Including 2 Carvers
Located in Suffolk, GB
A fine antique Regency mahogany set of eight dining chairs, comprising six side chairs and two carver armchairs. Dating from the early 19th century, the chairs are beautifully made i...
Mahogany
Set of 8 English 19th Century “H.O. Peers” Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
These eight Regency-style chairs are made from solid mahogany with a restrained design that showcases the beauty of the materials. The chairs have a gently curving square back with ...
Fabric, Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique Regency Mahogany Set of 8 Dining Chairs with Scroll Arm Carvers
Located in Suffolk, GB
A fine antique Regency mahogany set of 8 dining chairs, comprising 6 single chairs and 2 carvers. The chairs have elegant curved top rails, finely shaped backs and decorative scroll ...
Mahogany
Antique Set of 10 English Regency Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
A superb antique set of 10 English Regency carved mahogany dining chairs with elegant shaped backs, finely carved scroll and fan detail and newly upholstered cream seats. The frames ...
Mahogany
Antique Regency Set of Four Mahogany Bar Back Dining Chairs with Sabre Legs
Located in Suffolk, GB
An antique Regency set of four mahogany dining chairs with beautifully figured bar backs, upholstered seats and elegant sabre legs. This quality set comprises four matching chairs, e...
Mahogany
Set of Four Ralph Lauren Style Regency Caned Dining Armchairs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A beautifully crafted set of four "Alastair" inspired Regency dining armchairs made in the style and manner of Ralph Lauren. The distinctive chairs feature an English Regency design ...
Cane, Hardwood
Antique Regency Mahogany Set of 6 Dining Chairs Including 2 Carvers
Located in Suffolk, GB
A fine quality set of six Regency mahogany dining chairs comprising four single chairs and two carvers. The set displays elegant proportions with beautifully shaped top rails and cla...
Mahogany
$2,200 / set
Pair of English Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Stunning pair of Regency hall chairs from England. Dramatic in color alone, the solid mahogany planks lend themselves well to carved, scrolling details in the seat backs. Flat seat...
Mahogany
Antique Set 12 Irish Regency Bar Back Dining Chairs C1825 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb set of twelve Irish George IV, Regency Period, flame mahogany dining chairs, Circa 1825 in date. The set comprises ten side chairs and a pair of armchairs all masterfully ...
Mahogany
Antique Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs – Set of Six with Cane Seats
Located in Suffolk, GB
A very elegant set of antique English Regency mahogany dining chairs consisting of five singles and one carver, retaining their original cane seats and attractive brass mounts. Beaut...
Mahogany
Baker Furniture French Regency Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Baker Furniture French Regency Dining Chairs - Set of 8 Each armless chair measures: 20 wide x 21 deep x 35.5 high, with a seat height of 19 inches Each captains chair measures: 21....
Upholstery, Wood
Baker Furniture Style Regency Carved Mahogany and Gold Gilt Armchairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Regency, Neoclassical, or Empire style armchairs or dining captain chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa Late 20th Century Carved mahogany, with go...
Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
Antique set of 10 High Regency Flame Mahogany Dining Chairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique set of ten High Regency period dining chairs, Circa 1820 in date. The set comprises eight side chairs and two open armchairs. They have been crafted from h...
Velvet, Mahogany
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Modern Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of eight modern Regency or Art Deco style dining chairs By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1990s Dark mahogany frames, with upholstered seats and b...
Upholstery, Mahogany
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
Antique Set 6 Regency Period Dining Chairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A fabulous set of six Regency Period mahogany dining chairs, Circa 1820 in date. The set comprises six side chairs all with ribbed solid top rails, pierced scrolling splats and padd...
Velvet, Mahogany
Smith & Watson Regency Carved Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Regency style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Smith & Watson USA, Circa Late 20th Century Carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats and backs. Measu...
Upholstery, Mahogany
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
Six Regency Style Ebonized & Parcel Gilt Dining Chairs - U.K. - Circa 1900
Located in Chatham, ON
Six exceptional antique Regency style ebonized and parcel gilt dining chairs - bench made hand carved quality beechwood frames with hand woven caned seats and backs - featuring hand ...
Fabric, Cane, Beech, Giltwood
Antique English Regency Faux Bamboo Rush Seat Wooden Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique English Regency Faux Bamboo Woven Rope Cord Rush Seat Wooden Dining Chairs - ...
Wood
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
Set of 12 Italian Regency Painted Dining Room Armchairs
Located in Perkasie, PA
Set of 12 Italian Regency Painted Dining Room Armchairs – Item L65875EC Exceptional set of twelve Italian Regency style dining room armchairs, approximately 25 years old, showcasing...
Wood
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
Ferguson Copeland Modern Regency Dining Armchairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six modern Regency style dining armchairs By Ferguson Copeland USA, Late 20th century Elegant carved wood frames in gray finish, with cream upholstered seats and ...
Upholstery, Wood
$7,330 / 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
Exhibition Quality Set Of Eight Antique Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Exhibition quality set of eight antique Regency mahogany dining chairs consisting of a pair of elbow chairs and six single chairs, exhibition quality mahogany and original magnificen...
Mahogany
Baker Furniture English Regency Carved Maple Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Italian Provincial or English Regency style side chairs or dining chairs By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection Italy, Late 20th Century Solid carved...
Upholstery, Maple
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
Smith & Watson Regency Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Regency style dining chairs By Smith & Watson USA, Circa Late 20th Century Carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats and backs. Measures: Side chairs ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
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
Set of 8 Regency Dining Chairs, with Leather Seats
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 8 Regency Dining Chairs, with Leather Seats A superb quality set of chairs, the chairs have a very attractive back and top rail...
Mahogany
$14,000Sale Price / set|41% Off
Set of Twelve Baker Regency Style Burl Wood Klismos 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 covered with dramatic burlwood veneers. The k...
Fabric, Wood, Burl
Set of Eighteen Baker “Governor Alston” Regency Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An monumental and rare set of eighteen signed and labeled Baker “Governor Alston” chairs from the Historic Charleston Collection. The set is comp...
Cane, Hardwood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Set of Eight Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs, England, Circa 1820
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
$8,694 / 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 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
$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
Baker Furniture Style Regency Carved Mahogany and Gold Gilt Dining Chairs
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Regency, Neoclassical, or Empire style dining chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa Late 20th Century Carved mahogany, with gold gilt accents,...
Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
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
English Painted Oak Luxury Dining Chairs (Set of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
Inspired by English Regency design, this exquisite side chair features a faux bamboo frame with flared, tapered legs and an H-form stretcher for added stability. The solid oak frame ...
Wood
$4,974 / set
Two Regency Style Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Two hand-carved armchairs with reeded decoration, the over scroll and double ‘X’ pierced back above an upholstered seat, on sabre legs. Dimensions: 24" W x 23.5" D x 34" H Seat heig...
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
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
$5,934 / set
English Regency Dining Arm Chairs (Sets of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
Constructed from rich mahogany, its intricate carvings and swirl mahogany veneered scroll on the top rail showcase masterful artistry. Brass accents add a subtle touch of refinement,...
Wood
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
$16,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
Kindel Furniture Regency Carved Fruitwood Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish set of four Regency or Neoclassical style dining chairs By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved fruitwood frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: 20.38"W x 20.25"...
Fruitwood
Set of Four Diminutive English Regency Ebonized and Caned Side Chairs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Ebonized frames with gilt line decoration throughout, each with a rectangular caned back panel, turned and gilt-banded stiles terminating in scrolled ears, a caned seat, and turned t...
Cane, Wood, Paint
Antique Set of Four Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
A very elegant and original set of four antique Regency mahogany dining chairs dating from the early 19th century. These chairs display classic Regency design with refined proportion...
Mahogany
Kindel Furniture Style Regency Carved Solid 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 Manufactured by The Georgetown Galleries and retailed by high-end Chicago retailer John M. Smyth...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Baker Furniture Style Regency Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Regency, Neoclassical, or Empire style dining chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa Late 20th Century Carved mahogany, with gold gilt accents, a...
Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
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
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
$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
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
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
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
$5,720 / item
Regency Style Painted Armchairs (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
$5,574 / set
English Regency Dining Chairs (Set of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
Constructed from rich mahogany, it's intricate carvings and swirl mahogany veneered scroll on the top rail showcase masterful artistry. Brass accents add a subtle touch of refinement...
Wood
Antique Regency Set of 12 Mahogany Dining Chairs Including 2 Carvers
Located in Suffolk, GB
A fine quality set of twelve Regency mahogany dining chairs comprising ten single chairs and two carvers. The set displays elegant proportions with a rich warm tone to the mahogany a...
Mahogany