Regency Sofas
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
7' Wide Antique Country House Sofa, English, Walnut, Button Back Settee, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique country house sofa. An English, walnut and velvet button back settee, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.
Stunning, grand Regency statement piece with ...
Category
1820s British Antique Regency Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Curvaceous Regency Style Sofa or Settee in Amazing Goldenrod Yellow Velvet 72"W
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Regency Style Sofa or Settee in Amazing Goldenrod Yellow Velvet, probably American, age unknown, could be circa 1950s, could be much earlier as it has been refinished and ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Regency Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
George Smith Tufted Mohair Velvet Sectional Sofa
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Sama...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Sofas
Materials
Brass
Vintage David Salmon Furnishers Mahogany Regency Style Sofa
Located in Westfield, MA
This Vintage David Salmon Furnishers Mahogany Regency Style Sofa perfectly embodies the elegant simplicity of Regency design with its finely crafted mahogany frame and luxurious upho...
Category
Late 20th Century English Regency Sofas
Materials
Silk, Mahogany
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Hardwood
Regency Hepplewhite Camelback Sofa, England, Circa:1795
Located in Alexandria, VA
Handsome and graceful sofa with mahogany moulded legs and original castors. Upholstery in great condition, ready for new fabric if desired.
Category
1790s English Antique Regency Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Chaise Longue
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A superb quality 19th century regency period
Mahogany chaise longue of rare design having
Elegant carved decoration which includes eagles
Head to back and scrolling end raised on unu...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Regency Custom Schwartz Paris Printed Knole Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
A luxurious vintage Regency-style Knole sofa, custom-designed by Schwartz Paris. Featuring exquisite printed upholstery, adjustable arms, and a timeless silhouette, this statement pi...
Category
Late 20th Century French Regency Sofas
Materials
Metal
Vintage Regency Pavillion Cast Aluminum Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
Discover the elegance of this Vintage Regency Pavilion Cast Aluminum Sofa, a striking piece that blends timeless sophistication with Regency-era charm. Crafted from durable cast alum...
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Regency Tufted Chesterfield Leather Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
This vintage Regency Chesterfield sofa showcases timeless sophistication with its deep button-tufted leather upholstery, rolled arms, and elegant nailhead trim. Built with quality cr...
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Regency Mahogany Frame Sofa, England, Circa 1815
Located in Alexandria, VA
This smart classical Regency sofa has a sturdy mahogany frame. Its clean lines make it perfect for use in an eclectic or period environment. It provides comfortable seating for 3 and...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Sofas
Materials
Silk, Mahogany
Vintage Regency Fretwork Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your living space with this stunning Vintage Regency Fretwork Sofa. Boasting intricate fretwork detailing and an elegant silhouette, this piece e...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Regency Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
French Early 18th Century Sofa
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French early 18th century sofa.
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Regency Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Boho Waxed Chintz Camelback Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
Make a bold statement with this Vintage Boho Waxed Chintz Camelback Sofa. Featuring the classic elegance of a camelback silhouette, this sofa is wrapped in vibrant, waxed chintz fabr...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Cuban Empire Carved Mahogany Hand Caned Sofa / Settee, Early 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Notable Cuban Empire Mahogany caned sofa, circa 1820, featuring Flame Mahogany veneers and opposing Eagle carvings. The center crest of this Caribbean Settee has a Pineapple motif flanked by Regal Bird Heads clasping drapery from their beaks rest on a Mahogany Cresting Wave framing a hand-cane back. This West Indies settee...
Category
Early 19th Century Cuban Antique Regency Sofas
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage Regency George Smith Knole Sofa
By George Smith
Located in west palm beach, FL
Introducing a stunning Vintage Regency George Smith Knole Sofa—crafted to make a statement in any room. This timeless piece features luxurious uphol...
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Velvet Tufted Curved Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
1950's tufted back sofa featuring a gently curved classic design. Upholstered in button tufted blue velvet fabric. Down wrapped long seat cushion and walnut legs. Sturdy and in good ...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Regency Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Walnut, Down
English Regency Egyptian Revival Style Recamier, 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency Egyptian revival style mahogany, brass inlay, & gilt Recamier is finely carved with an Egyptian hawk head and finished on both...
Category
19th Century British Antique Regency Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Regency Sofa in Brunschwig and Fils “Fiesta De Flores” Upholstery
Located in west palm beach, FL
Luxurious Vintage Regency roll arm sofa upholstered in Brunschwig & Fils "Fiesta de Flores" fabric, featuring vibrant floral patterns. A statement piece that exudes timeless elegance
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Caribbean Regency Mahogany Carved Foliage Leather Sofa on Brass Casters, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Caribbean Regency mahogany leather sofa with a central serpentine and scrolled fluted back, central floral shell with flanking scrolled medallions, f...
Category
1810s Caribbean Antique Regency Sofas
Materials
Brass
ViNTAGE RESTORED REGENCY GREEN LEATHER CIRCA 1950'S CHESTERFIELD TUFTED SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage fully restored green leather Chesterfield tufted sofa circ 1950-1960's
Please note th...
Category
1950s English Vintage Regency Sofas
Materials
Leather
Anglo Indian Rosewood And Caned Settee
Located in Essex, MA
In the Regency taste with serpentine arched caned back and scrolled out arms. carved seat rail with round discs over lion form legs and paw feet.
Category
1840s Indian Antique Regency Sofas
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
English Regency Mahogany Recamier with Flanking Lion Medallions, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency mahogany upholstered recamier with fluted scrolled inward arms, flanking lion medallions, carved molded reeded skirt, and terminating on the original winged lions paw...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Period English Regency Hardwood Recamier in Manner of Marsh and Tatham
By Marsh and Tatham
Located in Essex, MA
Period English Regency Recamier in Manner of Marsh and Tatham
Neoclassical Form with wonderful modern length. Egyptian Revival Palmette at f...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Sofas
Materials
Hardwood
STUNNING ANTiQUE REGENCY CHESTERFIELD TUFTED "TETE A TETE" CONVERSATION SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this extremely rare original Antique Regency circa 1810-1820 “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch in salmon valo...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th- C Regency Style Carved and Hand Painted Sofa / Settee Down Cushion
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a special piece! It is a large scale Regency style carved and hand painted sofa. The custom upholstery is in very good condition with a Swis...
Category
Early 20th Century American Regency Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Regency Custom Devore Stripe Long Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
Vintage Regency Custom Devore Long Sofa, featuring luxurious fabric and refined design. Perfect for adding a touch of classic elegance to your living space. Acquired from a Legendary...
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
SMALL REGENCY STYLE HAND DYED RESTORED WHiSKY BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Regency style vintage hand dyed cigar brown leather Chesterfield Tufted Gun or Club sofa.
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price.
A very good looking well made and decorative piece, think Gentleman's Regency Shooting club...
Category
20th Century English Regency Sofas
Materials
Leather
Late Regency Mahogany Scroll End Sofa in Blue Striped Fabric, England
Located in Sofia, BG
A late Regency mahogany scroll end sofa, with a detachable back, with blue striped fabric, squab cushion and pair of bolsters, the fra...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Regency Pale Lavender Camelback Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
An exceptional vintage Regency sofa. A chic camelback shape that has been recently updated with cerused legs and the most gorgeous pale lavender upholstery. A real showstopper. Acqui...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
An Important Regency Giltwood Sofa
Located in London, GB
An Important Regency Giltwood Sofa
The giltwood surface showing faint lustre, the original traces of the original giltwood surface painstakingly...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Sofas
Materials
Giltwood
antique regency mahogany 3-seater sofa.
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Impressive antique regency mahogany 3-seater sofa. An early 19th century Regency mahogany sofa is an elegant piece of furniture typical of the Regency period in the United Kingdom (a...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
A Regency Mahogany Scroll End Sofa
Located in London, GB
A Regency Mahogany Scroll End Sofa
With carved show wood front, on turned and reeded legs with brass casters
Height: 88 cm, 34 5/8″
...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Traditional Elmstead Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Made to order from our Lorfords Contemporary collection, the Traditional Elmstead is a timeless blend of elegance, comfort and tradition.
We build our Traditional Elmstead Sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Sofas
Materials
Brass
Vintage Regency Knot and Rope Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
This stunning vintage Regency-style sofa exudes timeless sophistication with its beautifully carved knot and rope wooden frame. Upholstered in a striking red and gold damask fabric, ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Made to Order Italian Hand Painted Sleigh Settee, Antiqued Blue Crackle Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made to Order Italian hand painted settee, antiqued blue crackle finish, upholstered in a linen Fabric, cushion filling 50/50 White Goose Down, sprung decking, hand made in Los Angel...
Category
Early 18th Century American Antique Regency Sofas
Materials
Hardwood, Wood, Upholstery, Linen
Vintage Regency Custom Angled Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your living space with this vintage Regency custom angled sofa, a true American classic. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it combines t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Restored Hump Camel Back Regency Chesterfield Buttoned Sofa in HandDyed Burgundy
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Hand-dyed Burgundy Hump Or Camel Back Regency Style Chesterfield Fully Buttoned Two-seater Sofa.
A very stunning fully buttoned chesterfield hump or camel sofa...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Regency Sofas
Materials
Leather
Tennyson Sofa
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
The Tennyson sofa is a fine country house Chesterfield design of generous proportions. The upholstered body of the sofa terminates upon finely turned polished mahogany bun feet with ...
Category
19th Century British Antique Regency Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Huge Paul Ferrante Mahogany & Down Mitchell Sofa Settee
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Huge Paul Ferrante Mahogany & Down Mitchell Sofa Settee
Category
2010s American Regency Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Regency Serpentine Hand Dyed Restored Whisky Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Regency circa 1810-1820 hand dyed cigar brown leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield club sofa
This sofa is as rar...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Sublime Fully Restored Regency 1810 Sofa Brown Leather Carved Herms Statue Frame
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this very rare fully restored Regency circa 1810 brown leather sofa with hand carved mahogany herms statues
A one of kind piece, thi...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Sofas
Materials
Leather
Country House Sofa
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine late Regency design monumental sofa of country house proportions. The perfect combination of decadence, comfort and fine styling. Fully upholstere...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Sofas
Materials
Wood, Leather
Vintage Italian Regency Savonarola Curule Wrought Iron Brass Finial Throne Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Regency Savonarola Curule wrought iron brass finial throne sofa. Item features Curule x-form frame, solid brass finials and "bell" feet, he...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Sofas
Materials
Brass, Iron
Regency Style Tufted Lyre Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Regency style tufted lyre sofa a deep button upholstered lyre form sofa, the over scrolled back and arms on tapering and spiral carved legs.
Solid maple frame with 8-way hand-tied...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Sofas
Materials
Wood
Regency Overscale Country House Sofa
Located in London, GB
Of robust and masculine style, made up to impressive proportions. With original castors and untouched finish
Height: 99 cm, 39″
Depth: 83 cm, 32 5/8″
Width: 213 cm, 83 7/8″
Seat Hei...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Dinton Sofa
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
The Dinton sofa is a fine polished mahogany regency design sofa/settee with classically polished turned and tapering legs terminating in brass castors, below a polished frieze with i...
Category
19th Century British Antique Regency Sofas
Materials
Brass
Made to Order Large Heritage Brown Leather 2 to 3 Seater Sofa
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely made-to-order large Heritage brown leather 3 to 4-seater sofa.
This sofa has been handmade by Mark Elliot, a manufacturer based in S...
Category
20th Century British Regency Sofas
Materials
Leather
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Sofa
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century Austrian Biedermeier sofa.
Category
19th Century European Antique Regency Sofas
Materials
Birch
Ditchley Sofa
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine Regency design taken from Ditchley park, with carved and decorated sabre legs. The back with brass ball finals and the frame with inset paterae. The...
Category
19th Century British Antique Regency Sofas
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Regency Sofa after George Hepplewhite
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century Regency sofa in the manner of George Hepplewhite, the serpentine back raised over outscrolling arms above serpentine seat supported on cabriole leg terminating on ...
Category
1810s Irish Antique Regency Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
ANTIQUE FULLY RESTORED REGENCY 1810 CHESTERFiELD SOFA BROWN LEATHER CARVED FRAME
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare, fully restored Regency circa 1810 brown leather Chesterfield tufted sofa with hand carved Wa...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Regence Walnut Canapé
Located in Vista, CA
Regence style canapé in walnut wood. Recently upholstered.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Regency Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Marle Club Sofa
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
The Marle Club Sofa is a polished mahogany Regency design sofa/settee with fine classically polished tapering legs. Can be made to the client’s specific req...
Category
19th Century British Antique Regency Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Regency sofas for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Regency sofas 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 sofas created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Regency sofas 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 sofas, popular names associated with this style include Jonathan Sainsbury, Baker Furniture Company, Chesterfield, and Deangelis. 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 sofas differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,822 and tops out at $37,650 while the average work can sell for $9,851.