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.
Baker Furniture Modern Regency Leather Upholstered Lounge Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Regency or Art Deco style armchairs, lounge chairs, or club chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Solid carved mahogany frames, with brass studded green le...
Brass
$2,595 / set
Mahogany Regency Style Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
An elegant pair of Mahogany armchairs, occasional chairs or lounge chairs with faux bamboo styling in new Willows Garden theme woven upholstery. Lovely mid size lines with rich warm ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage French Regency Style Floral Print Mahogany Bergere Lounge Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. High Quality Vintage French Regency Style Floral Print Mahogany Frame Bergere Lounge ...
Mahogany
Regency Leather Upholstered Mahogany Reclining Armchair, circa 1830
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A remarkable circa 1830 English, possibly Irish, late regency style George IV; William IV period reclining armchair of large scale having leather upholstered carved mahogany frame, t...
Brass
Karges Furniture Parler Deux Right & Left Regency Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of Parler Deux Karges Furniture English Regency chairs in black lacquer and gold gilt finish, upholstered in velvet. Literally translated as “speak two,” these chairs are sol...
Brass
Christopher Guy French Regency Style Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Cream Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your interiors with this Christopher Guy lounge chair and ottoman set, masterfully designed with the brand’s signature elegance. Featuring a Louis XV / French Regency inspire...
Fabric, Wood
Italian Regency Style Walnut and Upholstered Barrel Back Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Italian Made Regency Style Walnut and Upholstered Barrel Back Chair in very good vintage condition. The green upholstery may appear slightly faded on picture , but it is not actuall...
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Regency Rope and Knot Lounge Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This pair of vintage Regency rope and knot lounge chairs offers a striking blend of whimsy and refinement. The intricately carved wooden frames feature twisted rope details and knott...
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Regency Style Leather & Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Handsome pair of 20th century Regency style leather armchairs, with olive-green leather upholstery and mahogany frame. They are designed with classic button tufting, armrests lined w...
Metal
Handsome Set of Four Regency Style Leather Library Chairs. Priced per chair.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome set of four Regency style leather library chairs with tufted backs. Priced per chair.
Leather, Hardwood
Elegant Oversized Champagne Damask Club Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very fine and well made Club Chair is impeccably custom upholstered in a Classic refined Champagne tone damask. The chair has good size and is very comfortable with scrolled and pl...
Brass
Vintage Regency Provincial Green Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Enhance your living area with this Vintage Regency Provincial Green Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Combining American style with Regency ...
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Pair Dessin Fournir Partial Gilt, Ebonized Wood and Upholstered Lounge Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Dessin Furniture Partial Gilt, Ebonized Wood and Recently Re-upholstered Lounge Chairs. Come with a paitr of designer pillows as showned. Measures 26.25" in width, 32.5" in...
Upholstery, Hardwood, Paint
$3,996Sale Price / set|20% Off
A. Rudin Palm Beach Regency Lounge Chairs Pair
By A. Rudin
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on "Read More" or "View More Details" below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally ...
Cotton, Wood
Antique English Regency Leather & Walnut Library Chair With Carved Motifs
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Beautiful English Antique Racing Green Leather & Walnut Library / Slipper Chair With Carved Motifs with Brass Studs and Original Ceramic castors Regency Circa 1830's
Leather, Walnut
$2,396Sale Price / set|20% Off
Regency Lounge Chairs a Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Regency Sty...
Cotton, Wood
Handsome Set of Four Regency Style Leather Library Chairs. Priced per chair.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome set of four Regency style leather library chairs with tufted backs. Priced per chair. Would look fantastic in a library or office. Great in sets of four.
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage Regency Style Wingback Chair by Baker Furniture Newly Reupholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Regency Style Baker Furniture Wingback Lounge Chair Newly Reupholstered in High End Red Leather and Black and White Stripe Fabric This Classic Wingback Lounge Chair by Baker Furnit...
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage Regency Clarence House “Mazar Sharif” Upholstered Faux Bois Chair - A Pr
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning display of Hollywood Regency glamour, this exquisite pair of lounge chairs makes an unforgettable statement. The frames are artfully carved in a whimsical faux bois style,...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Regency Schumacher Stripe Louis XV Style Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional pair of vintage Regency Louis XV style chairs. A gorgeous Schumacher strip in brilliant clear colors. Stunning hand carved detail. Acquired from a Palm Bech estate
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Lacquered and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Spoon Back Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Regency style spoon-back chairs. The chairs have black lacquered frames featuring an arched crest above a vertical splat with a floral mother of pearl inlay pattern flanked b...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
French Regency Giltwood Fauteuil Lounge Chair in Scalamandré Le Tigre Tiger Silk
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning French Regency style armchair Early 20th Century Hand carved gilt wood frame, with down filled cushion, and tiger patterned silk velvet upholstery. Measures: 29"W x 24"...
Upholstery, Giltwood
Vintage Regency Phyllis Morris Faux Bamboo Lattice Lounge Side Chairs
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage faux bamboo lounge side chairs by Phyllis Morris, featuring an elegant geometric lattice back and sculptural bamboo-form legs. These are not traditional d...
Aluminum
Handsome Set of Four Regency Style Leather Library Chairs. Price per chair.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome set of four Regency style leather library chairs with tufted backs. Priced per chair. Would look fantastic in a library or office. Great in sets of four for games table.
Leather, Hardwood
1990s Baker Furniture Sculptural Carved Wood Lion Barrel Tub Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A dramatic pair of large scaled barrel tub chairs with carved lion heads and realistic carved legs ending in paw feet. These extremely rare and stylish upho...
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century British Colonial/Regency Ebony Chair
Located in San Marino, CA
A 19th century British Colonial Ebony chair with carved back and feet. Caned seat with scrolled arms.
Rattan, Ebony
RARE ORIGINAL REGENCY X FRAMED RECLINING BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite original X Framed circa 1810-1820 Regency Reclining brown leather Chesterfield tufted armchair that has been fully restored What a...
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage Regency Tufted Crewl Lounge Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Presenting a stunning pair of vintage lounge chairs, meticulously crafted to embody the sophisticated charm of the Hollywood Regency era. Each chair features exquisite crewel embroid...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Regency Trellis Lounge Chairs After Brown Jordan “Venetian” - Set of 6
By Brown Jordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sophisticated nod to timeless patio glamour, this set of six vintage Regency-style trellis lounge chairs—modeled after the coveted Brown Jordan "Venetian" line—offers enduring styl...
Aluminum
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
Baker Regency Stately Homes Velvet Lounge Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
From the Baker Regency Stately Homes collection, this chair features carved cabriole legs with whorl feet. Upholstered in a rich velvet with nail head t...
Velvet
Antique Italian Regency Distressed Carved Walnut Barrel Back Club Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Regency Distressed Carved Walnut Barrel Back Club Chairs - a Pair. Item features solid carved walnut frames, distressed finish, shape...
Walnut
Italian Regency Savonarola Curule Wrought Iron Throne Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Regency Savonarola Curule wrought iron throne lounge chairs - a Pair. Item features curule x-form frames, solid brass finials and "bell" fe...
Brass, Iron
$8,160 / set
Pair of Modern Damask Dessin Fournir Arm Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A chic pair of modern arm chairs from Dessin Fournir with fully upholstered chair arms, seat and back in gray and brown flocked silk damask, ...
Silk
19th Century Irish Mahogany Library Armchair
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine early 19th century mahogany framed library armchair, the curved top-rail above button back upholstered in leather, with raised padded arm rests and down scrolled arms whi...
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage Regency Patinated Wrought Iron Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elegant pair of Vintage Regency lounge chairs crafted from patinated wrought iron. These timeless pieces combine durability with classic design, perfect for adding a touch of sophist...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Regency Lyre Form Rosewood Library Chairs
Located in London, by appointment only
A very good pair of Regency rosewood lyre-shaped library armchairs. Upholstered in figured blue material with loose squab seat cushions, the chairs have tall shaped and curved backs ...
Rosewood