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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
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 ...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Side Chairs

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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.
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Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Antique Duncan Phyfe English Regency Style Mahogany Bow Back Dining Side Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
1940s Duncan Phyfe / Regency Style dining side chair. Made from mahogany with a contoured crest rail and bow shaped back. Features an upholstered seat with repeating tulip / rose p...
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1940s Vintage Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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...
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20th Century Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

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...
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Carved Mahogany Regency Style Side Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely Regency style antique carved mahogany side chair having beautiful open shield design on back and gorgeous regal needlepoint seat.
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1920s Italian Vintage Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Mahogany

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...
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2010s English Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Maple

Dessin Fournir Louis XVI Giltwood Arm Chair W Cut Velvet
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Dessin Fournir Louis XVI Giltwood Arm Chair W Cut Velvet
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1990s American Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Pair Of Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Shield form backs with central painted roundel. The bowed seat raised on circular tapered legs.
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Early 1800s English Antique Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Wood

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 ...
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1820s English Antique Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Regency Green and Tan Accent Chairs - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing vintage regency pair of accent chairs. Each feature a green upholstery with a sculpted frame.
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1960s Vintage Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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...
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Early 20th Century French Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

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...
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20th Century European Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Cane

Early 20th-C. Regency Style Ebonized Faux Bamboo Side Chairs In Linen -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love this pair of English Regency style faux bamboo side chairs. They have been recently upholstered in a striped linen. My shipping is for the Continental US only, and the certa...
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Early 20th Century English Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Linen, Fruitwood

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...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Style Green Leather Games Chair
Located in New York, NY
Regency style green leather games chair, with scrolling buttoned back and seat on straight and splayed legs on casters. Dimensions: 34" H x 22" W...
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21st Century and Contemporary Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

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 ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

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 th...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Paint

Fine Pair of 18th-19th Century Carved Hall Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine pair of antique hall chairs with carved relief decoration on the backs of a heraldic lion on top of a castle turret, likely English....
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19th Century European Antique Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Grosfeld House Regency Dining Accent Chairs
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 Grosfeld House ...
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Mid-20th Century Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood, Lacquer

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...
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1970s American Vintage Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Wood

Pair of Antique Regency Chairs & Matching Table from Glenalmond Estate Scotland
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare suite of two Queen Anne style side chairs with a matching occasional table in the original floral paint circa ...
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1810s Scottish Antique Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Elm

WOODARD Mid 20th Century Wrought Iron Foliate Patio Garden Side Chairs - Pair B
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Mid 20th century wrought iron patio side chairs in the Regency style by Woodard Furniture, their Chantilly Rose. Wrought iron metal frame, yellow painted finish, rounded ba...
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Ornate Regency White Wirework Iron Chair
Located in Hastings, GB
An untouched and incredibly ornate Regency period wirework and wrought iron chair, superb form and scale. English, dating to the very early 19th century. Height 82.5cm x Width ...
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1810s English Antique Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron, Wire

Pair of Vintage Regence Style Walnut Side Chairs in Silk Tiger Velvet
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A gorgeous pair of vintage Regence style walnut side chairs in silk tiger velvet! In very good condition, this super chic pair of accent chairs will make a bold statement in any room!
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

C19th Century English Black Painted Armchair with Flower Decoration & Caned Seat
Located in London, GB
Lovely circa 1830s English black painted open armchair with decorative flower and leaf painted frieze to the back. The caning to the seat has been redone over time and is in good condition. A nice size chair and with the addition of a squab cushion...
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1820s British Antique Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cane

Pair of Regency Grained and Gilt Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Each back centered by a horizontal splat decorated with different floral specimens; the caned seat striped silk squab cushion in green and pale peach ove...
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Early 1800s British Antique Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century English Wrought Iron Garden Chair with a Curved Rounded Back
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely model, English circa 1830s and in good condition. Simple lines give this a smart understated look that could easily work for an interior with an upholstered squab cushion. Repainted at some point it has, rounded back with scroll end arms and squashed pad feet. Has an Industrial feel with the riverts and would make a really cool desk...
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1820s British Antique Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Original Hand Painted Antique Regency circa 1810-1820 Side Chairs
Located in GB
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...
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1810s English Antique Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Pine

Pair of Antique Regency Style Side Chairs, Late 19th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of antique Regency style side chairs Additional information: Materials: Giltwood Color: Gold Period: Late 19th Century Styles: Regency Number of Seats: 2 Item Type: Vin...
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Late 19th Century Antique Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Vintage English Regency Black Lacquer & Gold Painted Occasional Caned Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
English Regency style black lacquer arm chair with cane seat and back. Features golden ribbed trim, a Greek key apron, stringing, leaf paintings and a pair of griffins...
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Late 20th Century Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Lacquer

Regency Klismos Hall Chair, Possibly by Gillows
Located in London, GB
A very fine example of Regency period mahogany cartouche-back hall chair, of Gillows style and quality. Good antique condition, superb quality, colour and patination. Ready to be pla...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Mahogany Regency Federal Style X-Form Accent Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mahogany Regency Federal Style X-Form Accent side chair. Item features a tapestry seat, ribbon carved upper rai, x-form backrest, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, tape...
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Early 20th Century Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

A Set of Four 19th Century Painted Side Chairs
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A highly decorative set of four regency-painted side chairs. Each displaying later shaped dish seats - altered at some point during the mid 20th century. Raised on sabre legs. H...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 19th Century English Regency Mahogany Arm Chairs
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a stately pair of English mahogany Regency arm chairs, the top splat inlaid with brass. The smaller splats contain a pair of brass cornucopia ...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Shapely English Regency Style Solid Mahogany Spoonback Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Of heavy solid mahogany construction with in-curved arching back sloping down to a tight seat all raised on splayed supports ending in brass casters.
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1950s English Vintage Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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...
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1820s English Antique Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Other

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...
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Early 20th Century American Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Pine

Pair 19th Century Regency Klismos Hooved Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th Century Regency Klismos chairs. These elegant chairs feature ebonized hardwood frames, classical gilded detail, carved pied-de-biche and newly upholstered cream silk sat...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Silk, Hardwood, Giltwood

Regency Style Lattice Back Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Regency style hand-carved lattice back side chair, the bar top rail inset with a 'bronzed' repoussé plaque above a lattice pierced back, on a caned seat w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Antique English Regency Mahogany Chairs, Circa 1820-1830
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique English Regency mahogany chairs, circa 1820-1830. Upholstered in emerald green and gold silk fabric.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

2 Lovely Regency Chairs with new Upholstered Seats
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
2 Lovely Regency chairs with new Upholstered seats A very attractive pair of chairs, they have a broad carved back top rail and a carved centre rail The chairs have slender tur...
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19th Century Antique Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Silk

Regency Mahogany Side Chair
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

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 ...
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1820s English Antique Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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 ...
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1820s English Antique Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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 brass inlay The chair has attractive...
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Early 19th Century Antique Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Regency Side Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
A carved and gilt side chair, the rectangular "X" back with a mahogany panel, the caned seat with a silk tie-on cushion, on turned and fluted legs. The original Regency after Thomas ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Four Very Rare Antique Regency circa 1815 Ebonsied Mother of Pearl Side Chairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this suite of four, exquisite, original circa 1815 Regency, Mother of Pearl inlaid, black lacquered hall sid...
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1810s English Antique Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

English Regency Scroll Armchair by Classics Furniture of North Carolina
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description be sure to click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this listing. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Regency S...
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1980s American Vintage Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Antique English Regency Mother of Pearl Inlay Black Ebonized Side Chair - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Regency Mother of Pearl Inlay Black Ebonized Side Chair - a Pair. Item features black lacquer finish, mother of pearl inlay, sa...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Ebonized Regency Wood Side Chair in Black with Stick and Ball Gold Details
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fabulous ebonized black and gold side chair or ballroom chair. Upholstered in a peach and cream floral striped fabric, this petite chair will be great as a side chair, at a dining table, vanity, or in a great room. The spindle back is accented with gold circular carved wood pieces. It reminds us of stick and ball furniture...
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20th Century American Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Pair Regency Simulated Rosewood & Leather Trafalgar Chairs, Circa 1820
Located in Norwich, GB
A pair of Regency scroll back chairs in simulated rosewood and black leather inset seats. Circa 1820. The chairs have a rope twist turned top rail, with a carved central rail, and...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

8 Set of ca 1820 Regency Dining Room Chairs
Located in New Haven, CT
A sophisticated set of 8 Regency Period mahogany dining chairs the Klismos Form, a Gillows Of London Design with a rolled tablet crests and intersecting curved slat backs. Made ca ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Side Chairs

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Mahogany

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...
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1810s English Antique Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Antique English Regency Mahogany Side Chairs, Circa 1820-1830
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique English Regency Mahogany chairs, Circa 1820-1830. Beautiful lines and detail with new red and gold silk upholstery.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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.

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