Regency Seating
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
Regency Ebonized Faux Bamboo High Arm Window Bench With Upholstered Seat c1810
Located in valatie, NY
English Regency Ebonized Faux Bamboo High Sided Arm Window Bench With Upholstered Seat c1810. The rectangular bow fronted upholstered seat is raised on the faux bamboo frame with 6 t...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 8 Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of 8 antique Regency quality mahogany dining chairs consisting of 2 elbow chairs and 6 single chairs having a quality mahogany back with a carved rail to the centre, newly reupho...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Other
Vintage Painted Decorative Metal Bench or Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Enameled Metal, Original Upholstery
Style: Italian Regency
Category
1960s American Vintage Regency Seating
Materials
Metal
Baker Furniture Regency Carved Mahogany Arm Chair or Side Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Regency or Empire style dining captain chair, armchair, or side chair
Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved mahogany, with upholstere...
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
English Leather Tufted Bench C. 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English tufted leather bench in a deep brown coloration. The cushion is adorned with nailhead trim along the edges. The base of the bench is crafted from wood with an elegantly cur...
Category
1940s English Vintage Regency Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Fine Quality Set of 8 Antique Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality set of 8 antique regency mahogany dining chairs consisting of 2 carver chairs and 6 single chairs having a fine quality figured mahogany top rail with a reeded edge. Th...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Other
Set of 8 Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of 8 antique Regency quality mahogany dining chairs consisting of a pair of elbow chairs and six single chairs, the elbow chairs having scrolled shaped open arms, figured mahogan...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Other
Antique English Regency Mahogany Inlaid Barrel Back Parlor Suite Settee Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Charming 19th Century English Regency Parlor Suite. Features a barrel back form with flared arms. The set is made from mahogany with a foliate inlaid interlaced back, satinwood cro...
Category
19th Century Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Antique English Regency Crotch Mahogany Leather Library Bed Steps Under Storage
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite English Regency library / bed Steps, staircase, stepstool or side table. Made from mahogany with tooled leather tops and crotch mahogany veneered fronts. Each of the upp...
Category
Early 20th Century Regency Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Antique English Regency Mahogany Folding Bench Loveseat Sleeper Sofa Campaign
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 19th century museum quality English Regency convertible hall bench or bed. A rectangular form made from walnut with with brass trim. Upholstered in a striped blue and red fabric with red cording. The bench is supported by square tapered legs leading to spade feet. When ready to sleep the brass bolts along the back side can be released allowing it to fold open into a flat surface with a built in frame for mattress. AKA hide a bed or sleep bench...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
English Regency Mahogany Hall Bench, circa 1830
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An English circa 1830 late regency period solid mahogany hall bench or window seat having rectangular molded-edge top with turned cylindrical bolsters each end above flat seat-rails ...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Set 10 Ebonized and Natural Walnut Cane Back Regency Style Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb set of 10 cane back faux bamboo style French Regency dining chairs in walnut with ebonized trim. The chairs are in good condition and feature their original upholste...
Category
1940s French Vintage Regency Seating
Materials
Walnut
Ebanista Carpello II Sofa Knole Sofa Settee Janet Yonaty Trim & Giltwood Finials
By Ebanista
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Ebanista Carpello II Sofa Knole Sofa Settee W Janet Yonaty Trim & Giltwood Finials
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Seating
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Down
Henredon Regency Carved Flame Mahogany and Gold Gilt Dining Chairs, Set of Ten
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful set of ten Regency or Neoclassical style dining chairs
By Henredon
USA, Circa Late 20th Century
Gorgeous carved flame mahogany and gold gilt frames, with Damask uphols...
Category
1960s American Vintage Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of Six English Regency Style Mahogany Klismos Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive set of six late 19th century Klismos dining chairs crafted in the English Regency taste. The set consists of four side chairs and two scrolled armchairs measuring 23.5 in...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
Set of 4 Smith & Watson Regency Style Caned Armchairs
Located in Huntington, NY
A set of 4 Smith & Watson Regency Style Caned Armchairs.
Each Armchair with tie on loose seats, used but presentable condition.
Chairs were touched up and waxed.
Category
2010s American Regency Seating
Materials
Oak
Pair Vintage Regency Style Black & Gold Side Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 1960s Regency style chairs with painted black gold wood frame, cane seat, and newly upholstered white seat cushion.
Category
Mid-20th Century Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Giltwood
English Regency Caned Mahogany Armchair or Bergere, circa 1830
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An elegant circa 1830 English Regency armchair or bergere of solid mahogany construction having shaped crest rail and scroll arms with lotus carved terminals and volute arm supports ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Brass
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 Seating
Materials
Brass
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 Seating
Materials
Mohair, Hardwood
Six Mahogany Klismos Dining Chair with COM Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
New production. 6 chairs in this offer. Additional can be made to order. Designed and handmade in NYC. Fabric in image is not included and they can upholstered at no charge in COM (C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair Regency Style Steel Upholstered X-Stools
Located in Stamford, CT
Handsome pair of Regency style steel stools with X-form bases. The steel with a blackened textured finish. Upholstered in light brown faux leather. A very modern take on the Classic ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Steel
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 Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Antique English Regency chaise longue Attr to Holland & Sons
Located in Batley, GB
An early 19th century Regency period chaise lounge. Raised on 4 thick turned oak legs with the original Gilt brass Cope & Collinson brass casters. Retaining its original fillings and...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Linen, Oak
Vintage Italian Regency Style Curule Carved Walnut Upholstered X-Bench Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Regency Style Curule Carved Walnut Upholstered X-Bench Stool with Gold Rosettes and Black Painted Accents. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 19" H x 27" W x 17"...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Regency Seating
Materials
Walnut
English Regency Style Caned Bergere With Leather Seat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Regency style bergere with olive green button tufted seat having turned front legs with brass caps and casters and splayed back legs with brass casters. The bergere with caned sides ...
Category
19th Century Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Brass
Outstanding Quality Set of 8 Antique Regency Carved Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality set of eight antique Regency carved rosewood dining chairs having magnificently carved rosewood top rails and carved rosewood shaped centre splats. Newly reuphols...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Other
English Painted Oak Luxury Dining Chairs (Set of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
Inspired by English Regency design, this exquisite side chair features a faux bamboo frame with flared, tapered legs and an H-form stretcher for added stability. The solid oak frame ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Seating
Materials
Wood
Gilded Cane English Regency Settee C 1810 with Original Horsehair Cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning, all original, Regency gilt caned settee, expertly crafted and finished in lustrous black lacquer with refined gilt gold accents. Reflecting the classical influence of early...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood, Giltwood
Set of 8 Antique English Regency Period Mahogany Carved Klismos Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
8 Antique English Regency Dining Chairs, C. 1820s. Features a mahogany frame with rope twisted back and stately acanthus leaf floral striped seat. Front legs are turned tapered and...
Category
1820s Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of English Regency Lolling Chairs in Tufted Gray Leather
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of English Regency Lolling or Butaca chairs. The pair are incredibly comfortable and upholstered in new dark Gray Tufted Leather.
A com...
Category
20th Century English Regency Seating
Materials
Metal
Maison Jansen Attributed Leather and Gilt Regency Armchairs, Restored, c. 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An intriguing set of restored armchairs, which are confirmed to be from the 1940s and earlier. The question is - how much earlier? Crafted in the Regency style, this set of Ebonized and Gilt frames chairs feature gold colored leather seats and a charismatic silhouette with a lot of interesting artistic details.
*NOTE* We have eight available, they are priced as pairs.
The chairs are signed with Mid-Century era upholstery tags and a business card for an antiques restorer. The business card is of a 1940s style and the address used is the style of address used between 1943 and 1963 which is before ZIP codes were used but after the implementation of the 2 digit Postal Code system.
What is currently unknown is whether Fred H. Mehrhoff reproduced these chairs in that time or if he had restored them. Generally speaking, antique restorers did much more restoring than they did reproducing. Reproductions were mostly private commissions from local clientele.
We found a 1935 newspaper directory with Fred H. Mehrhoff listed as a cabinetmaker in Ohio, which further supports his career as an antiques restoration specialist. Again, the question is whether he crafted these chairs in the 1940s or possibly 1950s, or if he restored them and they are much older - perhaps of the Regency period (early 1800s).
If he restored these in the 1940s, which we are inclined to believe, they are likely an important set and from an important maker or design house, such as Maison Jansen. These have the aesthetic style and taste of Maison Jansen, and we definitely would not be surprised to learn these were used in a Jansen interior project at some point in the late 1800s to early 1900s.
These Maison Jansen attributed armchairs would work great in a French Neoclassical, Classical, Art Deco, or Hollywood Regency home. Also consider mixing it up in a Post-Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Contemporary, Space Age Mod, Scandanavian Modern, Danish Modern or Zen / Minimalist room as a splash of juxtaposition. Can be used as dining captains or side chairs, hall chairs, desk or guest chairs, lobby lounge chairs, feeding chair...
Category
1940s American Vintage Regency Seating
Materials
Leather, Lacquer, Wood
Baker Furniture Regency Solid Cherry Wood Arm Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Regency, Neoclassical, or Empire style armchairs or dining captain chairs
By Baker Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Solid cherry wood frames, with upholster...
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
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 Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 4 Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of 4 antique regency quality mahogany dining chairs having a quality carved mahogany top rail, carved mahogany splat to the centre with a figured mahogany panel, newly reupholste...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Other
French Regency Giltwood Fauteuil Lounge Chair in Scalamandré Le Tigre Tiger Silk
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning French Regency style armchair
Early 20th Century
Hand carved gilt wood frame, with down filled cushion, and tiger patterned silk velvet upholstery.
Measures: 29"W x 24"...
Category
Early 20th Century Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
English Regency Walnut Hand Carved Corner Chair
Located in Lomita, CA
This English Regency style corner chair provides an excellent seated vantage point. It is made of walnut, circa 1900 - 1925, and is still super stylish 120 years later.
The design ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Regency Seating
Materials
Walnut
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 Seating
Materials
Wood
Nancy Corzine Yellow Velvet Roll Arm Club Chair W Rose Tarlow Cushion 1 of 2
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Nancy Corzine Yellow Velvet Roll Arm Club Chair W Rose Tarlow Cushion 1 of 2 Available.
Category
1990s American Regency Seating
Materials
Wood, Down
Kindel Furniture Regency Carved Cherry Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful set of six Regency or Neoclassical style dining chairs
By Kindel Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Solid cherry wood frames, with upholstered seats.
Measures:
Side chairs - ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
A Regency Mahogany Window Seat with Linen Upholstery
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1820
A fine Regency mahogany window seat with scrolling arms with ormolu paterae mounts, supported on four sabre legs. Upholstered in pale yellow linen.
Height 69.00...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Ebonized and Cane Back Dining Chairs
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Ebonized and gold gilt carved walnut frames, with caned backs and seats, a...
Category
1980s American Vintage Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut, Giltwood
Regency Style Minton-Spidell Giltwood & Ebony Caned Mansfield Bar Stool
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Regency Style Minton-Spidell Mansfield Giltwood & Ebony Caned Bar Stool - Mansfield
Additional information:
Materials: Caning, Giltwood
Color: Black
Period: 2010s
Styles: Reg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Seating
Materials
Giltwood, Wood
Set of 8 Nancy Corzine Regency Style Dining Chairs W Scalamandre Stripe
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Set of 8 Nancy Corzine Regency Style Dining Chairs Freshly Upholstered in Scalamandre Striped Fabric.
Category
1990s American Regency Seating
Materials
Textile, Wood, Lacquer
Regency Style Ebonized And Caned Accent Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A finely formed Regency style accent chair lacquered black and ornately detailed with gilt design work throughout. Features a straight top rail, double-X splat, and high arms that el...
Category
Early 20th Century Regency Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
French Empire Regency Style Cherry Wood Saber Leg Dining Side Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Empire Regency Style Cherry Wood Saber Leg Dining Side Chairs - Set of 4. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 35" H x 19" W x 23" D x 18" Seat height.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Seating
Materials
Cherry
Antique Rector's Prie-Dieu Chair, English, Ecclesiastical Prayer Seat, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique rector's prie-dieu chair. An English, rosewood ecclesiastical prayer seat, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.
Fascinating display chair, with delightful q...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Wood
Regency Style Cerused Faux Bamboo Bergere Arm Chairs In Chevron - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Regency style faux bamboo bergere chairs with cerused frames. The chevron fabric is in very good condition. The seat is 19 inches in height, and the arm is 25”. The...
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Pine
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 Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Set of Four English Regency Style Armchairs with Rams Heads
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of four lacquer ebonized armchairs or dining chairs featuring neoclassical pewter ram's head finials on the chair rail ends. Crafted in the Eng...
Category
20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Pewter
Directoire Regency Tufted X-Base Ottoman By CR Laine
Located in Southampton, NJ
An elegant tufted ottoman in Directoire French regency style having X-base mahogany frame.
Can be used as a bench as well.
In excellent condition.
Category
Early 2000s American Regency Seating
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Vintage Regency Swedish Bench in Alan Campbell for Quadrille “Celia”
Located in west palm beach, FL
Make an unforgettable design statement with this exquisite vintage Regency Swedish bench, lavishly upholstered in Alan Campbell's iconic "Celia" floral fabric by Quadrille. This gene...
Category
Early 20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Regency Mahogany Dining Armchairs (sets of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
Blending 19th-century neoclassical elegance with artisan craftsmanship. This hand-carved mahogany scoop-back chair features a paneled and upholstered back above a plush seat, both fi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Seating
Materials
Wood
English Regency Style Ebonized and Parcel Gilt Chairs - A Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of English Regency style ebonized and parcel gilt armchairs made by Burton-Ching Ltd., 20th century.
26 inches wide by 26 inches deep by 35 inches...
Category
20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
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 Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Rose Tarlow Melrose House Giltwood Kent Armchair 1 of 14
By Rose Tarlow
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rose Tarlow Melrose House Giltwood Kent Armchair. 1 of 14 Available..
Category
1990s American Regency Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Set of 8 Baker Regency Style Dining Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
An exceptional set of 8 Regency dining chairs with caned seats & Klismos styling by Baker Furniture, upholstered in windowpane chenille ...
Category
2010s American Regency Seating
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Set of 6 19th century Regency mahogany dining chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Set of 19th century regency mahogany dining chairs circa 1820.
Good quality set of 6 regency dining chairs, made in fine mahogany. Carv...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
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