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 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
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
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
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
A Large Regency Waisted Leather Ottoman or Window Seat
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large Regency Waisted Leather Ottoman or Window Seat The ottoman is upholstered with soft leather and the inside is lined in calico, it is set on turned bun feet The ottoman is a...
Leather
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
$950 / set
Regency Style Leather Footrests
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage style ottomans with leather seats and wrought iron frames. Please confirm location.
Iron
Regency Style Red Fabric Upholstered Curule Ottoman
Located in Astoria, NY
Regency Style Red Fabric Upholstered Curule Ottoman, the square top above a reeded wood X-form base. 21" H x 21" W x 20.5" D. Provenance: From the Estate of Joanne Carson, former w...
Upholstery, Reed, Wood
Italian Regency Style Carved Fruitwood Camel Form Ottomans / Benches - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Italian regency style carved fruitwood camel form ottomans or benches with gilt accents. The damask upholstery is vintage but in good condition. The feet are carved...
Giltwood, Fruitwood
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
$1,918Sale Price|20% Off
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
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
$9,950 / item
H 14 in W 42 in D 42 in
Zebra Ottoman Coffee Table, Large Square, Custom Made In USA, Two Hides, New
By Area ID
Located in New York, NY
Large zebra ottoman, measures: 42 inches by 42 inches and 14 inches high. Great as a coffee table or ottoman. Built in our NJ factory. Made of beautiful zebra hides from South Africa...
Zebra Hide
Modern Leather Arch Base Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern leather arch base ottoman. Crafted in rich brown leather, this ottoman is accented with small brass nailhead trim. The unique open decorative arched base makes this small st...
Leather
$1,250 / set
H 16.5 in W 18 in D 16 in
Vintage Ottomans or Foot Rests in French Provincial Style a Pair
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Bring a touch of classic elegance and refined French country charm to your living space or bedroom with this stunning pair of vintage French provincial ottomans and foot rests. Featu...
Fabric
$2,795 / set
H 16 in W 21 in D 14 in
Neo-Classical Gustavian Style Painted Curule Stools / Ottomans In Velvet - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of neo-classical or Gustavian style curule painted ottomans. The mushroom velvet upholstery is new. The carved frames are painted ivory with silver gilt rosettes and r...
Velvet, Poplar
$2,100 / item
H 17 in Dm 20.5 in
Hollywood Regency Round Tiger Print Velvet Upholstered Ottoman or Foot Stool
By Scalamandre
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A stunning Hollywood Regency style hand crafted ottoman, covered in rich le Tigre velvet. Round in form, each stool is created by hand by our in house craftsman, and covered in a thi...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
William Switzer Faux Bamboo Ottoman - Bench with Plaid Upholstery
Located in Bradenton, FL
William Switzer Faux Bamboo Ottoman with Plaid Upholstery. This ottoman is a refined accent piece that blends classic British Colonial inspiration with sophisticated transitional sty...
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
Fragments Identity Linen Skirted Cocktail Ottoman
Located in thousand oaks, CA
Our premium individually hand-crafted pleated cocktail ottoman, proudly created in the USA, reflects Fragments Identity's commitment to detail and timeless design. Fully cushioned an...
Linen, Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$2,125 / set
H 17 in W 29 in D 14.25 in
Mid-Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut & Green Velvet Ottomans - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century French Louis XVI style walnut and green velvet ottomans. The frames are a carved walnut and most likely Italian. The...
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage French Tufted Ottoman in Multicolor Linen Upholstery
Located in Astoria, NY
A refined vintage French country ottoman featuring a classic rectangular form set on turned wooden legs with original brass casters. The proport...
Brass
$906Sale Price|30% Off
H 17 in W 17 in D 21 in
Hollywood Regency Italian Gold Gilded Twisted Rope and Tassel Bench or Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A gold gilt bench featuring a rope and tassel motif from Italy, dating back to the 1960s. This versatile and decorative piece can enhance any room in the house, showcasing fine vinta...
Metal
$1,256
H 18.9 in W 38.59 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Neoclassical Louis XVI Style Bench with Cream Upholstery and Fluted
Located in Opole, PL
Louis XVI Style Upholstered Bench with Fluted Legs Elegant rectangular upholstered bench in the Louis XVI style, raised on four slender, turned and vertically fluted wooden legs. It...
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Italian Regence / Louis XV Style Painted Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Italian Regence Louis XV style painted bench. Lovely Italian painted bench from the 1920s. This unusual antique Italian Regence-Louis XV style oval bench has been taken down...
Linen, Wood
$4,800
H 20.5 in W 22.5 in D 14.5 in
1930s Art Deco Nickel Silver Bench Of Griffin Designs With Customs Cushion
Located in North Miami, FL
This versatile vintage Art Deco nickel silver over iron bench has griffin and gargoyle designs at each end. It is signed Verona and from the 1930s. We have restored it by the expensi...
Iron, Nickel
Bleached Oak Ottoman in Coral & Oyster Linen Damask
Located in Malibu, CA
19thC French style hand carved oak ottoman upholstered in a beautiful linen blend fabric with double welting. Spring construction with new interior wrappings. Fun fabric with a twist...
Oak, Linen, Cotton
Celina Decorações Storage Ottoman / Puff
Located in Washington, DC
A handsome and functional storage ottoman by the celebrated Brazilian furniture maker **Celina Decorações**, retaining its original label. The piece features a substantial dark-hardw...
Upholstery, Wood
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
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 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 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
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
Hickory Chair Faux Bamboo Regency Caned Chair & Ottoman Set
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
Hickory chair caned, faux bamboo Mahogany club, lounge or occasional chair with matching ottoman on brass casters. Beautifully hand rubbed ori...
Brass