Regency Side Chairs
REGENCY STYLE
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.
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Style: Regency
Early 1800s Regency Walnut Side Chair Side Chair with Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Savannah, GA
This lovely Regency period side chair features a shield back and serpentine front and legs. The seat and back are nicely upholstered in needlepoint with a whimsical chrysanthemum pat...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Pair of Regency Style Giltwood Side Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Regency Style Giltwood Side Chairs, with blue mohair covered seats and backs on four tapered curved legs. 36.5" H x 21.5" W x 22" D; 20" H.
Provenance: Philadelphia, Private...
Category
20th Century Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Pair of Quality Antique Regency Carved Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of quality antique Regency carved mahogany side chairs having a quality shaped carved mahogany top rail and centre splat, newly reupho...
Category
1820s English Antique Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Side Chair, English, Walnut, Needlepoint, Bedroom, Hall Seat, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lyre back side chair. An English, walnut and needlepoint embroidered bedroom or hall seat, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.
Charming needlepoint side cha...
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1820s British Antique Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Textile, Walnut
Pair of Regency black lacquer and gilt Armchairs
Located in Folkestone, GB
A good pair of black lacquer and painted armchairs with cane seats. The scrolled arms with ‘C’ shaped supports emulating from the caned backs with original gold painted ornament. S...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Lacquer
A Fine Pair of English Antique Shell Back Hall Chairs
Located in Faversham, GB
A beautiful pair of carved scallop shell back hall chairs attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London.
This fine pair of chairs in oak displays wide panel seats and turned reeded ...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of English Regency Mahogany with Inlay Side Chairs, Early 19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of English Regency Mahogany with Inlay Side Chairs, Early 19th Century.
They feature gently curved and splayed sabre legs, a rectangular back with curved crest rails ending scro...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Regency Giltwood Fauteuil Arm Chair w French Silk Lampas
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Regency Giltwood Fauteuil Arm Chair w French Silk Lampas.
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
Pair of Antique English Regency Side Chairs with Marquetry Inlays & Caned Seat
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite pair of antique English regency side chairs in beautiful mahogany
with very fine marquetry inlays of classical motifs in satinwood. Chairs are embellished with inlaid b...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Regency Side Chair with Cane Seat
By Regency
Located in London, GB
A beautifully crafted English Regency-style side chair, likely dating to the early 19th century. This chair features a striking black-painted frame with elegant gilded accents, empha...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pair of English Regency Upholstered Slip Seat Side Chairs, 1815
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of English Regency Period faux rosewood painted beechwood Klismos side chairs inlaid with pierced brass embellishments on the center of the back rail and the corners of the crest rail. The chairs are fitted with upholstered slip seats...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
19th Century Regency Dining Chairs, Flame and Solid Mahogany Set of 6
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 6 English-made Regency dining chairs that have been masterfully handcrafted in beautiful solid mahogany and accentuated curved back in flame mahogany. The wood is from Cuba. T...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair Baker Furniture Regency Dining Chairs with Klismos Legs
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Pair of regency style arm chairs by Baker furniture, circa 1960s. The British regency period was most notably influenced by the exotic Greek, Egyptian and Asian furniture to which v...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair Regence Fauteuils Armchairs Original Side Chairs Aubusson Tapestry Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair Regence Fauteuils Armchairs Original Side Chairs Aubusson Tapestry Antique . Rare Pair of the 18th Century Regence Period ( French Regency ) Fauteuils Armchairs in Walnut with t...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
19th century Regency Mahogany Chairs with Boulle Marquetry
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of early 19th century Regency mahogany chairs featuring inlaid Boulle marquetry and caned seats. These are museum quality and ...
Category
1810s British Antique Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Four Late 19th Century Regency Dining Chairs By Jean Selme For Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 35in W: 18 3/4in D: 21in SH: 18 1/2in
This Set of 4 signed French Jean Selme for Jansen Regency dining side chairs is perfec...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
Pair of Regency Faux Bamboo Painted Chairs
Located in Hastings, GB
A fine pair of faux bamboo painted Regency Chairs, English, dating to circa 1815, superb original condition with untouched paintwork and rush seats.
Height 84 cm x Width 42.5 cm ...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Regency Quality Carved Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Regency quality carved mahogany desk chair having a quality shaped carved top rail, carved mahogany shaped splat to the centre, scroll sha...
Category
1820s English Antique Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Other
Set of 4 Antique English Regency Dining Chairs in Mahogany w/ Upholstered Seat
Located in Miami, FL
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...
Category
1820s English Antique Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
These exquisite English Regency side chairs exemplify the elegance and refinement of the Regency period. Meticulously crafted from flamed mahogany, the warm, rich hues and intricate ...
Category
1820s English Antique Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 8 Black Lacquered Cane Back Dining Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Set of 8 black lacquered cane back dining chairs. Masterfully restored in a satin black lacquer finish with all new upholstery work. Fabric is a hig...
Category
1970s American Vintage Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Regency quality mahogany desk chair having a quality shaped mahogany top rail, carved mahogany shaped centre splat, scroll shaped open arms, newly reupholstered drop in seat ...
Category
1820s English Antique Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Outstanding Quality Pair of Antique Regency Carved Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality pair of antique Regency carved mahogany hall chairs having outstanding quality carved mahogany shield shaped backs, shaped figured mahogany seats standing on ele...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Other
A Pair of Regency Style Faux Bamboo And Cane Armchairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Fine pair of Regency style faux bamboo armchairs, painted a cream color. Features tub-shaped backs and cane seats. Chairs are raised on four slender legs connected by an X-shaped st...
Category
20th Century European Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Cane
Pair of English Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs with Painted Coat of Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Regency mahogany hall chairs from the 19th century with coat of arms, dished seats and saber legs. These English Regency mahogany hall chairs from the 19th century are a testament to the elegance and refinement of the period. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, each chair features a rectangular double reeded tablet top rail with painted stag that gracefully sits above a square splat. The splat is adorned with an applied tablet molding, framing a meticulously painted coat of arms—a nod to the aristocratic heritage and historical significance of such pieces.
The chairs are distinguished by their rectangular dished seats, which ensure a comfortable sitting experience. The design is completed with saber legs, which not only provide stability but also add a touch of grace and movement to the chairs' overall appearance.
These hall chairs could serve as a majestic welcome in any entryway, standing as guardians of history and tradition. Alternatively, they could be placed in a study or living room, where they would add an air of aristocratic elegance and serve as conversation pieces. Their regal design and the storied coat of arms make them not just functional pieces of furniture but also significant decorative elements that enhance the sophistication of any home. Perfect for those who appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship of English Regency furniture...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Frances Elkins Wood Cane Seat Loop Backrest Beige Side Chairs Regency
Located in Miami, FL
First Edition Pair of Loop Side or Dining Chairs designed by Frances Elkins and made in Spain circa 1965.
Regency Period with hand-carved legs, Apron Decoration and both are with the...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Paint
Regency Desk Chair with Brass Inlay Decoration
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Regency desk chair with brass inlay decoration
A very attractive chair which has a broad back top rail, this is intricately inlaid with Fine ...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Antique circa 1815 Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonsied & Gold Leaf Regency Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite original circa 1815 Regency ebonised gold leaf painted and mother of pearl inlaid occasional bergere chair
A very good looking we...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Set of Twenty Regency Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A Set of Twenty Regency Dining Chairs
Each with a tablet top rail carved with anthemion on either side above a reeded horizontal splat and fluted uprights, on hessian covered seat, above turned and reeded tapering front legs.
The overall design of this elegant set of dining chairs derives from designs for chairs in the Greek Revival style popularized by Thomas Hope in his Household Furniture and Decoration, published in 1807. This set of chairs was removed the Bath Assembly Rooms in Bath – a series of elegant reception rooms designed by Robert Wood in 1769 for public entertainment, such as card playing, taking tea, and dancing. During the Georgian and Regency period these rooms were the main hub of fashionable society, and Jane Austin...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of English Regency Side Chairs attributed to Morel & Hughes, circa 1815
By Morel and Hughes
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Pair of circa 1815 English Regency period side chairs attributed to renowned cabinetmakers Morel & Hughes having parcel-gilt and gilt-metal mounted rosewood 'klismos-form' frames; th...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
Hand Carved Wooden Elephant Accent Chair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Bring a touch of whimsy and artistry to your space with this Hand Carved Wooden Elephant Accent Chair, painted in white. Featuring intricat...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Gold Serpent Leather Chair, Estate of Patrick Nagel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920’s Gold Serpent Leather Chair. Purchased from the estate of painter Patrick Nagel.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Regency quality mahogany desk chair having a quality carved mahogany top rail, shaped carved mahogany centre splat, scroll shaped open arms, newly reupholstered drop in seat ...
Category
1820s English Antique Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Four English Regency Mahogany Dining Room Chairs, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of four English Regency mahogany upholstered and brass tacked dining room chairs with floral reeded cross hatching and terminating on tapered squared legs with spade feet. Set co...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Regency Styled Side or Accent Chairs with Reclining Nude & Swan Panels
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique chairs are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1920 and done in a Regency, or Hollywood Regency style. The...
Category
Early 20th Century American Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Pine
A Pair Of Painted Regency Faux Bamboo And Rush Seat Chairs
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Regency Faux Bamboo and Rush Seat Chairs with Original Patina.
We are pleased to offer a charming pair of Regency faux bamboo chairs...
Category
1820s English Antique Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Rush, Beech, Paint
Pair of English Regency Era Painted Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A pair of late 18th century mahogany hall chairs with shield form backs centered by oval reserves painted with an heraldic devices. Bow front seats are raised on tapered and reeded l...
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
1950’s Italian Gilt Iron Faux Bamboo Chair
Located in Hastings, GB
A beautiful Italian faux bamboo chair, in fine gilt metal with incredible detail throughout to imitate the look of slender bamboo stems. The chair has been professionally re-upholste...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
4 Metal Iron Regency Maitland Smith Style Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 35 3/4in W: 19 1/2in D: 20 1/4in SH: 19 1/2in
This set of 4 Metal Regency Maitland Smith Style Dining Chairs are made of the highest quality and are perfect for you ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
Regency Mahogany Side Chairs (Sets of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
A hand-carved side chair, the verdigris brass oval inset and caned back above a silk tie on cushion seat, on spiral turned legs. The original Regency.
Dimensions: 22" W x 22.75" D...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
NEW English Faux Rosewood Regency Style Side Chair with Hand Painted Decoration
Located in North Salem, NY
This NEW Wood & Hogan English-Made Regency Style Faux Rosewood Side Chair is an exquisite piece of furniture that embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of the Regency era. Crafted...
Category
2010s English Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
Pair of antique Regency mahogany hall chairs in the manner of Gillows
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
A pair of antique Regency mahogany hall chairs, the oval backs with gadrooned scroll carving terminating with domed paterae and supported by a pair of carved scrolls. The tapered boa...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
6 Regency Style Mahogany Armchairs with Yellow Damask Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 English Regency style mahogany colored armchairs with yellow damask upholstered seat and back supported on faux bamboo turned legs connected wit...
Category
20th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Set of Four Polished Nickel & Brass Regency Style Dining Chairs
Located in Danville, CA
Handsome quality set of four Nickel plated steel Dining Chairs with polished brass X splats and polished steel seat backs. The seats are freshly u...
Category
1970s French Vintage Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Regency Era Set of Dining Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
This handsome set of 12 Regency period dining chairs is and exceptional example of Regency furniture in both construction and design. The chairs are crafted of rich mahogany and are ...
Category
19th Century British Antique Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Hall Chair with Armorial Crest
Located in Essex, MA
The chair back with oval crest with painted monogram over a tapered splat with coat of arms , wood seat raised on circular tapered legs. From the Estate Of Drue Heinz. Sutton Place. ...
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Early 1800s English Antique Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Yew
Set of 4 English Regency Black and Gold Painted Cane Seat Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 English Regency (19th century) side chairs with turned painted black and gold frames with caned seats and fan-shaped back panels.
Category
19th Century Antique Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century English White Lacquered Hall Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique Regency hall chairs. The chairs are mahogany with a white lacquered finish.
Category
1840s English Antique Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Faux Bamboo and Taupe Leather Upholstered Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Regency style (late 20th century) faux bamboo armchairs with turned maple frames comprised of a rectangular back rail connected by vertical slats to a semi-circular b...
Category
20th Century Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bamboo
Set of 4 English Regency Rosewood Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 English Regency style (19th Cent) faux rosewood painted side chairs with cane seat and brass rope design handle with balls on back and feet
Category
19th Century British Antique Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 10 French Regence Carved Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 10 French Regence style (19th Cent) white painted and carved open chairs with cane seat and back. (2 arms 8 sides)
Category
19th Century French Antique Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pair of English Regency Style Brass Inlaid Oak and Cane Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Regency stained oak armchair with floral brass inlay pattern, carved detail, cane seat, and removable beige tufted and upholstered seat cushion.
Category
20th Century Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Regency Oak Hall Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Each with a rectangular back and arched crest over a painted coat of arms, wood seat raised on square section tapered legs.
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Regency Style Gold Giltwood Spindle Chair circa 1900 Ornate Bird Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1900 Regency style gold gilt wood framed chair with ornate bird upholstery
A good looking well made and decorative antique chair...
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Early 1900s English Antique Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
English Regency Carved Mahogany Hall / Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of English Regency (early 19th Century) mahogany hall / side chairs with an octagonal back upper section displaying a handcarved radiating cartouche anchored by a scrolled conca...
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19th Century British Antique Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Carved Mahogany French Regency Style Chairs with Brass Handle & Aqua Vinyl ‘A’
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Carved mahogany French Regency style chair with brass handle and aqua blue vinyl. Item features ornate brass handle, brass decorated "heart"...
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1950s American Vintage Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Original Hand Painted Antique Regency circa 1810-1820 Side Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original circa 1810-1820 Regency hand painted side chairs with period woven seats
A very good looking well made and decorat...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Pine
Pair of Early 20th Century French Regency Style Hand Carved Painted Side Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of painted French Regency style side chairs from the turn of the twentieth century features symmetrically hand carved central shells flanked by gadrooning acanthus leaves o...
Category
Early 20th Century French Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
Regency side chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Regency side chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage side chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Regency side chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original side chairs, popular names associated with this style include Grosfeld House, EICHHOLTZ, Frances Elkins, and Gillows of Lancaster & London. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for side chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $495 and tops out at $99,200 while the average work can sell for $2,900.