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
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
Antique Set 8 Regency Period Dining Chairs Circa 1820 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A fabulous set of eight Regency Period mahogany dining chairs, Circa 1820 in date. The set comprising six side chairs and a pair of armchairs. They feature elegant bar backs above ...
Mahogany
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 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 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
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
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
Set of Ten Ralph Lauren Style Highgate Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A large elegant set of ten Ralph Lauren-style dining chairs comprised of eight side chairs and two host armchairs. The chairs are crafted with a carved ebonized hardwood frame paired...
Brass
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
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Modern Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
$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
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
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
$7,390 / 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
$3,748
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
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
$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
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
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
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
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 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 Six Regency Style X Back Dining Chairs in Mahogany & Giltwood
By Baker Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger, Thomas Pheasant
Located in Southampton, NJ
A striking set of six solid Mahogany parcel gilt X back dining chairs with distinct design elements as seen in the works of Tommi Parzinger. Includes two Gazelle like re-curved arm c...
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 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
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
$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
$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
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
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
$663 / item
Regency Faux Bamboo Side Chair, Black Finish
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 black rubbed finish and a...
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
$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
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 Six Regency Sabre Leg Mahogany Dining Chairs With Leather Seats C. 1825
Located in Norwich, England
Good set of six Regency mahogany dining chairs with sabre legs and leather seating. English. Circa 1825. The chairs have graceful curved backrests with scrolled tops and symmetrical...
Leather, Mahogany
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
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
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
Kindel Furniture Style Regency Carved Mahogany Side Chair or Dining Chair, 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Regency style side chair or dining chair In the manner of Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1940s Carved mahogany frame, with upholstered seat. Measures: 19.5"W x 21.5"D x 3...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$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
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 French Regency Louis XVI Fruitwood Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Regency Louis XVI style "Belvedere" dining chairs By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved fruitwood frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: Sid...
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Extraordinary Set Of Twelve Irish Regency Dining Chairs, C. 1830
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An extraordinary Set of twelve Irish Regency Mahogany dining chairs, C. 1830. The set has particularly rich and handsome wood with deep color and excellent graining. Each Chair featu...
Fabric, 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 Eight Ebonised Beechwood and Caned Regency Period Dining Chairs
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of Regency painted ebonised beechwood and caned dining chairs, The head rails with rose and plume decoration, over central splats with lions head cartouche. Caned seats below...
Beech
Set Period Regency Dining Chairs Mahogany Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 8 (6 + 2) Regency Period Mahogany Dining Chairs. Please scroll through for more pix - this ships anywhere, please get in touch These Chairs are Raised Upon Typical Regency Tu...
Mahogany
10 Regency Revival Dining Chairs Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 10 Regency style mahogany dining chairs These chairs feature sabre front legs and swept back legs Circa 1900 We have plenty Regency dining tables available if you are looking ...
Mahogany
$5,754 / set
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
Kindel Furniture French Regency Cherry Wood and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four French Regency style dining chairs By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved cherry wood frames, with caned seat backs, and yellow needlepoint upholstered...
Upholstery, Cane, Cherry