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.
Ralph Lauren 'Florence' Storage Ottoman in Striped Blue Upholstery
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A classic Ralph Lauren Home 'Florence' storage ottoman upholstered in an indigo blue and white striped textile, tailored with generous proportions and crisp patterned upholstery. The...
Brass
Ralph Lauren 'Florence' Storage Ottoman in Damask Blue Linen
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A classic Ralph Lauren Home 'Florence' storage ottoman upholstered in a rich damask blue Italian Linen tailored with generous proportions and crisp upholstery. The waisted, sculpted ...
Brass
$1,450 / item
Regency Style Mahogany Bench, Sold Singly
Located in Sheffield, MA
These Regency style upholstered benches in leopard print fabric can be used as a piano bench, vanity bench or extra seating when or wherever needed. Be it...
Mahogany
$6,850 / set
Pair of Antique Regency Style Walnut Benches
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of antique Regency style benches. These stunning large English Regency style benches or ottomans are beautifully carved on all sides with lovely dolphin feet. This pair is larg...
Walnut
Pair of Painted and Silver Gilt Regency Style Benches or Footstools
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Black Painted and Silver Gilt Regency Style benches with newly upholstered seats in grey. Wear consistent with age and use.
Wood
English Ottoman in Double-Sided Fez-Weave Moroccan Marriage Blanket, c.1860–1880
Located in London, GB
An English ottoman upholstered in a 19th century Moroccan Fez-weave marriage blanket (Handira), double-sided and richly patterned with traditional geometric motifs. These ceremonial ...
Upholstery, Wool, Cotton, Walnut
Pair of Large Scale Antique English Regency Style Benches with Dolphin Feet
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of large scale antique English Regency style benches with dolphin feet. These stunning large Regency style benches or ottomans are beautifully carved on all sides and large enou...
Walnut
Custom Devon Shop Regency Crossed Swords Ottoman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
By Devon Shops, New York. A rectangular bench in the form of carved crossed swords front and back. Each sword is carved and silvered wood with ribbed gilt ...
Wood
Mid-century vintage regency inspired faux bamboo bench
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid-century vintage Regency inspired faux bamboo bench. This iron bench is lacquered black and has a bamboo design to the metal. The bench is newly upholstered in a cut vel...
Metal
Vintage Regency Style Ottomans Newly Reupholstered in Black & White Velvet, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Regency Style Ottomans with Scrolled Bases and Newly Reupholstered in Black & White Velvet Polka Dot Fabric - Pair This exquisite pair of vintage French Regency ...
Velvet, Hardwood
Vintage Regency Rope Tassel Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your decor with the refined elegance of this vintage Regency rope tassel ottoman. Featuring an intricately carved rope and tassel motif frame, t...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Regency Currey and Co “Alisa” Leather Storage Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency storage ottoman. Beautiful tooled leather exterior with a chic grey suede interior. Gorgeous and functional. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Metal
Vintage Regency Jacquard Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your living space with this exquisite Vintage Regency Jacquard Ottoman, epitomizing American elegance and sophistication. Crafted with intricate jacquard fabric and timeless ...
Upholstery, Wood
$950 / set
Regency Style Leather Footrests
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage style ottomans with leather seats and wrought iron frames. Please confirm location.
Iron
$1,900 / item
French Regency Ottomans-a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Regency Ottomans -a Pair . Original finish from the 1960’s. Interesting Purple toned fabric too. Add some French Chic to your Design Project.
Wood
Antique Regency circa 1815 Brown Leather Hardwood Lion's Hairy Paw Footstool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, totally original circa 1810-1820 Regency brown leather with Rosewood frame footstool finished with Lion's hairy paw feet Please n...
Leather, Hardwood
Regency Style Italian Carved Giltwood Camel Form Ottomans / Benches - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of regency style heavily carved fruitwood camels with gilt accents. The damask upholstery is vintage but in very good condition. The feet are carved hooves. They are I...
Fruitwood, Giltwood
Vintage Regency Cane Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your interior with timeless elegance using this vintage Regency cane ottoman. Featuring an ornate carved wood frame with beautifully distressed white and gold finish, this pie...
Cane
Rare Regency Walnut Giltwood Curved Kidney Saddle Stool Acanthus Leaf Detailing
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Regency walnut and giltwood curved stool with Acanthus leaf carving A rare find, the shape is odd, its slightly smaller at one side...
Upholstery, Walnut
$895
H 20 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Brass Ottoman Footstool style of McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Only 1 available. Fabulous satin brass ottoman - footstool- bench. Reupholstered in a vintage style 1960s weave fabric with fabulous coloring that contrasts greatly with the brass. S...
Brass
Handcrafted Moroccan Leather Ottoman by Berber Tribes, Bohemian Style
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan handcrafted brown camel leather ottoman, with embroideries.Could be used a foot stool, or side table or ottoman.The Moroccan leather pou...
Leather
$3,064 / item
H 16.54 in W 55.12 in D 20.87 in
Klismos Walnut Wood Woven Leather Bench Customizable Upholstery and Wood
By Pescetta
Located in IT
Klismos walnut wood brown woven leather Bench, Customizable Upholstery and Wood. Other colors and upholstery are available. Italian artisanal production by Pescetta Home Decoration...
Leather, Walnut
$3,900
H 19.5 in W 52 in D 21 in
French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Semi-Circular Bench, Jacob-Inspired Model
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Semi-Circular bench, Model inspired by Georges Jacob. Resting of giltwood legs carved in the neo-classical vernacular mastered by Georges Jacob, ma...
Wood
$3,600 / set
H 18.5 in W 29 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Pair of Newly Upholstered Coral Parsons Benches Ottomans Stools
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of 1970s parsons stools, benches, ottomans. Newly upholstered in a. fabulous coral fabric. Dimensions: 18.5 H x 29 W x 18.5 D.
Upholstery
$3,900 / set
H 21.5 in W 27.5 in D 27.5 in
Vintage Pair of Faux Bamboo Ottomans Benches Stools Birds New Upholstery
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage faux bamboo ottomans, benches, stools. Newly upholstered in a bird fabric. Original wood finish. No damage or defects. Dimensions: 21.5 H x 27.5 W x 27.5 D.
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
GEMMA Striped Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Brick & Camel Velvet
Located in Viseu, PT
Like a talisman for the home, GEMMA velvet ottoman embodies elegance and modern sophistication. Its bold yet refined striped design is meticulously stitched by portuguese artisans, s...
Cotton, Velvet
$2,395
H 21 in W 25 in D 17 in
Post Modern Pair Kriess Upholstery Carved & Painted Wood Low Benches Ottomans
By Kreiss
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of benches are manufactured by luxury company Kreiss, who commissioned these as a part of their Kreiss Collection, meaning they were designed in-house. They feature a carve...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,850 / set
H 19 in W 24 in D 24 in
Pair of Sueded Leather Tufted Storage Ottomans, in the Manner of Ralph Lauren
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A chic pair of square tufted storage ottomans. The matt finished leather with antiqued brass nail-head trim. The lids remove to reveal storage.
Leather, Fruitwood
Moroccan Brown Leather Pouf, Embroidered Ottoman, Vintage Style
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan handcrafted brown camel leather ottoman, with embroideries.Could be used a foot stool, or side table or ottoman.The Moroccan leather poufs are hand-tooled and embroidered wi...
Leather
Ralph Lauren Antique Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Ralph Lauren antique style lounge chair and ottoman. The frame of the chair and ottoman is giltwood. Chair and ottoman is newly upholstered. Meas...
Upholstery, Giltwood
Vintage Blanket Covered Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Pendleton Plaid blanket covered beautiful ottoman with wooden George Smith legs and original Brass casters. Great comfort, when you sit on this ottoman you sink in a bit just...
Wool
Sold
H 20 in W 16 in D 31 in
Monumental Regency Cast Resin Upholstered Turtle Ottoman by Maitland-Smith
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Introducing a truly whimsical and sculptural masterpiece, this cast resin turtle ottoman by Maitland-Smith is the perfect fusion of playful elegance and...
Upholstery, Resin
Vintage Regency Tufted Square Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of opulence to your living space with the American style Vintage Regency Tufted Square Ottoman. This elegant piece features classic tufting and rich upholstery, embodying...
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Regency Clawfoot Nailhead Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introduce a touch of classic sophistication to your space with this vintage Regency clawfoot nailhead ottoman. Featuring elegant clawfoot legs and a s...
Metal
Vintage Regency Tufted Oval Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Indulge in classic sophistication with this Vintage Regency Tufted Oval Ottoman. Boasting luxurious tufted upholstery, caster feet and elegant detailing,...
Upholstery, Wood
Regency Style Faux Bamboo White Lacquered Ottomans In Blue Silk - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century regency style faux bamboo ottomans. The white lacquer finish and blue silk upholstery are vintage. The ottomans are unmarked and in very good condition.
Silk, Wood
Leather Tufted Upholstered Ottoman w/ Carved Lion Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic English tufted embossed leather ottoman is supported by ornately carved feet, resembling lion paws-a feature often seen in Regency-style furniture. The craftsmanship is...
Leather, Wood
Regency Sarcophagus Box Ottoman
Located in Batley, GB
A superb early 19th century Regency country house sarcophagus box ottoman constructed with an ebonized pine box and raised on crisply carved mahogany paw feet and al with the origina...
Pine
Au Petit Parisien "Lion" Cast Iron Ottoman with Tufted Leather Top
By Au Petit Parisien
Located in Chicago, IL
Contemporary French "Lion" Cast Iron Ottoman with button tufted leather top by Au Petit Parisien. The cast iron base terminates in lion paw feet with manufacturer's tag, sturdy leat...
Iron
Sold
H 16.5 in W 24 in D 20 in
Hancock and Moore Custom Bradley Mahogany and Leather Ottoman on Wheels
Located in Germantown, MD
The Bradley Ottoman by Hancock and Moore is a custom made to order full grain leather and brass with nailhead trim and mahogany legs on brass wheels. Distressed look leather by desig...
Brass
Vintage Regency Tufted Green Velvet Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Tufted ottoman. A classic turned wooden leg design with a bright apple green velvet. Perfect as is or reupholster to coordina...
Velvet
Sold
H 17.92 in W 21.46 in D 21.07 in
Antique Chesterfield Regency circa 1820 Ottoman Stool Footstool with Storage
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Regency Chesterfield tufted pitch pine ottoman stool A well made and good looking traditional Regency green velour Country...
Upholstery, Pine
Vintage Regency Blue and White Ginger Jar Print Tufted Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency ottoman. A beautiful blue and white Asian ginger jar print. A single tufted top and upholstered feet. Acquired from a Palm ...
Fabric