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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Antique Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs Set of Eight Including Two Carvers
Located in Suffolk, GB
A superb quality set of eight Regency mahogany dining chairs comprising six side chairs and two elegant carvers. The carvers feature beautifully shaped scroll arms, a classic Regency...
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
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
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 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
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
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
Thomas Hope Hall Chair
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A Regency design carved mahogany Egyptian influence hall chair with carved and panelled back, supported on Herme tapered panelled legs. Please note we are currently working to a 30-...
Mahogany
Vintage Postmodern Regency Style Brushed Steel Spade Back 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 Postmodern Regency Style Brushed Steel Spade Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4. C...
Metal
Smith & Watson Regency Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Regency style side chairs or dining chairs By Smith & Watson USA, Circa Late 20th Century Carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats and backs. Measure...
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
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
EJ Victor Regency Carved Mahogany and Gold Gilt Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By E.J. Victor
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Regency, Neoclassical, or Empire style dining chairs By EJ Victor USA, Late 20th Century Carved mahogany, with gold gilt trim, and upholstered seats and back...
Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
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
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
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
Baker Furniture Style Regency Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Regency style dining chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany frames, with silk upholstered seats and backs. Measures: 21"W...
Silk, Mahogany
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
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 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 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
19th Century Regency Dining Chairs, Flame and Solid Mahogany Set of 6
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 6 English-made Regency dining chairs that have been masterfully handcrafted in beautiful solid mahogany and accentuated curved back in flame mahogany. The wood is from Cuba. T...
Mahogany
Eight New Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs by Leighton Hall
Located in Suwanee, GA
These are new traditional mahogany dining chairs. Their design was inspired by the Hepplewhite Dining chairs from the regency period...
Mahogany
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Smith & Watson Regency Carved Mahogany Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Regency style side chairs or dining chairs By Smith & Watson USA, Circa Late 20th Century Carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats and backs. Measures: 2...
Upholstery, Mahogany
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
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
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
Baker Furniture Style Regency Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four 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
Regency Mahogany Dining Armchairs (sets of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
Blending 19th-century neoclassical elegance with artisan craftsmanship. This hand-carved mahogany scoop-back chair features a paneled and upholstered back above a plush seat, both fi...
Wood
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
Beautiful Set Of Six Regency Hardwood And Brass-inlaid Dining Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this fantastic Set of Six Regency hardwood and Brass-Inlaid Dining Chairs, early 19th century, recovered in cream silk damask, the acanthus-scrolled and ...
Brass
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
Kindel Furniture Style Regency Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Regency style dining chairs In the manner of Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1940s Carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: Side chairs - 20"...
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
Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs (Sets of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
Blending 19th-century neoclassical elegance with artisan craftsmanship. This hand-carved mahogany scoop-back chair features a paneled and upholstered back above a plush seat, both fi...
Wood
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
Italy 18th Century Walnut Dining Armchair with Straw Sitting
Located in Brescia, IT
This elegant and not usual armchair was hand carved in solid walnut, in the 18th century in the Northern part of Italy. Very pleasant decoration with the "lyre" an antique musical instrument...
Walnut