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.
Pair of English Regency Style Parcel Gilt Caned Back Settees
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Regency faux painted rosewood loveseats with parcel gilt ornaments, removable caned backs with gilt anthemion top crests, and mint green striped upholstery, resting o...
Wood
19th Century English Regency Red Lacquered Loveseat with Velvet Upholstery
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency style (19th Cent) red lacquer and gilt trimmed loveseat with cane upholstery and green embossed back panel.
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
English Regency Rosewood Loveseat
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency style (19/20th Cent) rosewood faux bamboo carved loveseat with open and filigree carved back (See also matching Pair of armchairs: 012351)
Faux Bamboo, Rosewood
Lovely Petite Hollywood Regency Tufted Loveseat Sofa
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely petite Hollywood Regency tufted loveseat with a down filled lose seat cushion. This piece will definitely need to be re-upholstered but that's what yo...
Upholstery, Wood
Edward Wormley Pair of Sofas / Settees
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Highland, IN
These lovely, lightly scaled sofas or loveseats designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, are not only an uncommon form, having a matched pair available is also very rare. They are stru...
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Regency Judith Norman Printed Floral Loveseat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant Judith Norman loveseat is a masterful distillation of 1980s Postmodernism and romantic "Grandmillennial" flair. Fully upholstered in a premium chintz-style fabric, the s...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
$2,750
H 29 in W 54 in D 28 in
Danish Mid-Century Settee or Loveseat in the Style of Kurt Olsen Style, 1950s
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Lovely and charming settee or loveseat made in Denmark, circa 1950. The style is similar to Kurt Olsen but the Designer and maker of this settee is unknown. Light but still sturdy an...
Wool, Beech
Danish 1950s Settee or Loveseat in the Style of Peter Hvidt
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic and very elegant lines very much in the style of the early Danish iconic Designer, Peter Hvidt made circa late 1940s-1950s. Back and seat nice and firm and frame on beech leg...
Wool, Beech
Louis XVI Style Black Leather Settee Sofa
Located in North York, ON
Louis XVI style black leather settee sofa. Luxuriously carved frame, made in Italy, in iconic Louis XVI style design. Finished in a rich medium w...
Metal
French Antique Style Cane Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
French antique style cane loveseat. The loveseat has a loose cushioned and a cane seat and back. Nice carvings to the top back.
Cane, Wood
Green Schumacher Velvet Curved Loveseat
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully shaped vintage curved loveseat upholstered in rich green Schumacher velvet. The silhouette features a continuous, softly rounded ...
Velvet, Wood, Down
Antique Queen Anne Mahogany Floral Tapestry Tall Back Settee c1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Queen Anne Mahogany Floral Tapestry Tall Back Settee C1930 Measures - 50" x 58" x 36" This settee features a tall back design typical of the Queen Anne style, crafted from ...
Upholstery
$5,500 / set
H 32.5 in W 21 in D 22 in
Pair English Regency Ebonized and Parcel-gilt Armchairs with Caned Seat
Located in San Francisco, CA
a pair of early 19th-century Regency armchairs, ebonized with gilt stencil decoration; each features a double-baluster crest rail above a lyre-form openwork back, flanked by down-cur...
Wood
$2,823Sale Price|55% Off
H 42 in W 66 in D 32 in
Magnificent 19th Century Giltwood Louis XVI Loveseat with New Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sublimely elegant plush 19th century gilt wood Louis XVI French loveseat having gorgeous scalloped high back, bronzed aged patina, cabriole legs and curvy arms. The new upholstery j...
Mohair, Upholstery, Giltwood
On Hold|$2,800
H 40 in W 54 in D 24 in
William & Mary Style Brick Red Camel Back Upholstery Walnut Base Sofa Loveseat
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
William & Mary Style Brick Red Camel Back Upholstery Walnut Base Sofa Loveseat Clean
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage Green Leather Loveseat With Brass Tack Trim by Hickorycraft
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage Green Leather Loveseat With Brass Tack Trim by Hickorycraft with wooden bun feet in the front and square wooden back feet that are hidde...
Brass
Vintage Regency Camelback Loveseat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sophisticated Vintage Regency camelback loveseat showcasing a gracefully arched silhouette, plush upholstery, and elegant details. This timeless piece brings refined charm and comf...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Regency Cast Aluminum Loveseat After Pavillion
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Regency Cast Aluminum Loveseat, inspired by Pavilion designs. With intricate detailing and a sturdy build, it's a perfect blend of style and durability for any outdoor or ind...
Aluminum
Vintage Regency Embroidered Satin Floral Down Loveseat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introducing our Vintage Regency Embroidered Satin Floral Loveseat: a timeless piece that combines elegance and comfort. This loveseat features luxurious satin upholstery adorned with...
Upholstery, Wood, Feathers
Vintage Regency Printed Floral Loveseat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency loveseat. A chic printed floral in brilliant colors. A bright white for ground on a cotton jacquard. Coordinating pieces also available in the same print. ...
Cotton, Wood, Feathers
English Regency Tightback Loveseat or Settee, 1820s
Located in South Salem, NY
Experience the elegance of the English Regency era with this exquisite early 19th-century fruitwood square back loveseat. Adorned with classical sloping arms and a meticulously craft...
Fruitwood
Deangelis Yellow Silk Damask Loveseat
By Deangelis
Located in New York, NY
With rounded tufted back and loose down seat cushion. Custom made for Albert Hadley. Color is a deep golden yellow.
Damask, Silk
Sold
H 34.26 in W 55.12 in D 30.71 in
Hollywood Regency Style Red Pink Velvet Love Seat Sofa with Fringe, 1950's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage mid-century Design Hollywood Regency style velvet 2 seat loveseat sofa with fringe in red / pink, made in Belgium 1950's. In the style of t...
Velvet, Wood
Vintage Regency Printed Sectional Loveseat Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic pair of regency high back chairs. The pieces are placed together to make a chic little loveseat. Painted wood in the most charming robins Gregg blue with gilt touches. A ...
Cotton, Wood, Paint
English Regency Ebonized and Gilt Star Design Sofa / Settee
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency ebonized and fluted frame 3-seat settee with gilt trim and unfinished upholstered sides and back with a loose cotton-covered cushion, resting on brass casters.
Fabric, Cotton, Wood, Ebony, Giltwood
Sold
H 35 in W 49 in D 24 in
Pair of Neoclassical Regency Style Triple X-Form Arrow Back Settee Loveseats
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of French neoclassical Regency style triple X-form arrow back settee loveseats. Item features arrow carved triple X-form backs, solid wood frames, tapered legs, quality craftsma...
Fabric, Wood
Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Grained Rosewood Loveseat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The classic serpentine frame in grained rosewood. With high scrolled arms and seat rail with lovely inset foliate scrolled brass panels on the tops of the legs. The outswept legs wit...
Brass