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.
Antique Regency Mahogany Set of 8 Dining Chairs Including 2 Carvers
Located in Suffolk, GB
A fine antique Regency mahogany set of eight dining chairs, comprising six side chairs and two carver armchairs. Dating from the early 19th century, the chairs are beautifully made i...
Mahogany
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Regency Ebonized Side Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Regency style side chairs or dining chairs By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston" Collection USA, Late 20th Century Ebonized carved walnut frames, with gold ...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut, Giltwood
Neoclassical English Regency Upholstered Mahogany Hall Bench, circa 1830
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A C R O T E R I O N is pleased to offer this wonderful circa 1830 English regency period neoclassical style hall bench of narrow form, the upholstered seat measuring 11" x 47" inset ...
Brass
Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Regence Style Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of 19th century French walnut armchairs in the Regence style, generously scaled, with the sculptural presence that defines the genre. The frames display the broad, shaped back...
Fabric, Wood
Set of Four Ralph Lauren Style Regency Caned Dining Armchairs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A beautifully crafted set of four "Alastair" inspired Regency dining armchairs made in the style and manner of Ralph Lauren. The distinctive chairs feature an English Regency design ...
Cane, Hardwood
Carved Mahogany Regency Style Lounge Accent Chair, Floral Upholstery, Usa, 1940
By Charak Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
A fully restored vintage Mahogany lounge or accent chair, Regency in style with carved scroll arms, tapered and splayed legs upholstered in new floral Darjeeling Sorbet chintz. Heirl...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Regency Set of Four Mahogany Bar Back Dining Chairs with Sabre Legs
Located in Suffolk, GB
An antique Regency set of four mahogany dining chairs with beautifully figured bar backs, upholstered seats and elegant sabre legs. This quality set comprises four matching chairs, e...
Mahogany
Antique Set 8 Regency Period Dining Chairs Circa 1820 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A fabulous set of eight Regency Period mahogany dining chairs, Circa 1820 in date. The set comprising six side chairs and a pair of armchairs. They feature elegant bar backs above ...
Mahogany
Baker Furniture French Regency Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Baker Furniture French Regency Dining Chairs - Set of 8 Each armless chair measures: 20 wide x 21 deep x 35.5 high, with a seat height of 19 inches Each captains chair measures: 21....
Upholstery, Wood
$2,200 / set
Pair of English Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Stunning pair of Regency hall chairs from England. Dramatic in color alone, the solid mahogany planks lend themselves well to carved, scrolling details in the seat backs. Flat seat...
Mahogany
Set of 8 English 19th Century “H.O. Peers” Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
These eight Regency-style chairs are made from solid mahogany with a restrained design that showcases the beauty of the materials. The chairs have a gently curving square back with ...
Fabric, Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique set of 10 High Regency Flame Mahogany Dining Chairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique set of ten High Regency period dining chairs, Circa 1820 in date. The set comprises eight side chairs and two open armchairs. They have been crafted from h...
Velvet, Mahogany
Sculptural Regency Sofa in Figured Mahogany Veneer and Velvet Early 19th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Sculptural Regency Sofa in Figured Mahogany Veneer and Velvet Early 19th Century A large and sculptural regency sofa in beautifully figured mahogany veneer and velvet. Europe, early...
Velvet, Wood, Mahogany
Antique Regency Mahogany Set of 6 Dining Chairs Including 2 Carvers
Located in Suffolk, GB
A fine quality set of six Regency mahogany dining chairs comprising four single chairs and two carvers. The set displays elegant proportions with beautifully shaped top rails and cla...
Mahogany
Antique Regency Mahogany Set of 8 Dining Chairs with Scroll Arm Carvers
Located in Suffolk, GB
A fine antique Regency mahogany set of 8 dining chairs, comprising 6 single chairs and 2 carvers. The chairs have elegant curved top rails, finely shaped backs and decorative scroll ...
Mahogany
Antique Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs – Set of Six with Cane Seats
Located in Suffolk, GB
A very elegant set of antique English Regency mahogany dining chairs consisting of five singles and one carver, retaining their original cane seats and attractive brass mounts. Beaut...
Mahogany
Pair Regency Style Faux Bamboo Benches or Stools by Hickory Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant pair of Hickory Chair faux bamboo stools beautifully combines the timeless charm of French-inspired design with the exceptional craftsmanship for which Hickory Chair has...
Faux Bamboo, Walnut
English Regency Ebonised Open Armchair
Located in London, GB
An early nineteenth century Regency Period ebonised open armchair or desk chair. The broad, slightly bowed crest rail above a stick back with generous scrolling arms on a shaped can...
Cane
Antique Set 6 Regency Period Dining Chairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A fabulous set of six Regency Period mahogany dining chairs, Circa 1820 in date. The set comprises six side chairs all with ribbed solid top rails, pierced scrolling splats and padd...
Velvet, Mahogany
Regency Cane Paneled Mahogany Bergere, 19th Century
Located in Astoria, NY
Regency Cane Paneled Mahogany Bergere, 19th century, with rush seat and plaid upholstered cushion four turned wood legs atop casters. 30.25" H x 23" W x 25" D; seat: 20" H. Proven...
Upholstery, Rush, Mahogany
Six Regency Style Ebonized & Parcel Gilt Dining Chairs - U.K. - Circa 1900
Located in Chatham, ON
Six exceptional antique Regency style ebonized and parcel gilt dining chairs - bench made hand carved quality beechwood frames with hand woven caned seats and backs - featuring hand ...
Fabric, Cane, Beech, Giltwood
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Modern Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of eight modern Regency or Art Deco style dining chairs By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1990s Dark mahogany frames, with upholstered seats and b...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Set 12 Irish Regency Bar Back Dining Chairs C1825 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb set of twelve Irish George IV, Regency Period, flame mahogany dining chairs, Circa 1825 in date. The set comprises ten side chairs and a pair of armchairs all masterfully ...
Mahogany
Set of 12 Italian Regency Painted Dining Room Armchairs
Located in Perkasie, PA
Set of 12 Italian Regency Painted Dining Room Armchairs – Item L65875EC Exceptional set of twelve Italian Regency style dining room armchairs, approximately 25 years old, showcasing...
Wood
Antique Set of 10 English Regency Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
A superb antique set of 10 English Regency carved mahogany dining chairs with elegant shaped backs, finely carved scroll and fan detail and newly upholstered cream seats. The frames ...
Mahogany
Baker Furniture Style Regency Carved Mahogany and Gold Gilt Armchairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Regency, Neoclassical, or Empire style armchairs or dining captain chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa Late 20th Century Carved mahogany, with go...
Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
19th Century French Regency Gilt-Painted and Caned Tub Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century French Regency tub chair distills the language of its period with uncommon clarity and confidence. A deep, near-black green ground sets the stage—rich, saturated, a...
Wood, Giltwood
$1,512Sale Price|46% Off
Antique Scottish Regency Hand Carved Mahogany New Upholstered Armchair
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful Regency fauteuil or armchair that was made in Scotland, circa 1840. Typically for Scottish furniture, it is made with superb timber and...
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique English Regency Faux Bamboo Rush Seat Wooden Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique English Regency Faux Bamboo Woven Rope Cord Rush Seat Wooden Dining Chairs - ...
Wood
19th Century English Regency Settee / Sofa
Located in Allerum, SE
An early 19th-century English Regency settee in the neoclassical taste, circa 1810. The frame is constructed with sloping armrests and is supported by turned, tapered front legs. It ...
Wood
Smith & Watson Regency Carved Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Regency style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Smith & Watson USA, Circa Late 20th Century Carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats and backs. Measu...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Thomasville Regency Style Carved Mahogany Camelback Sofa
Located in Oakwood, GA
Thomasville Regency Style Carved Mahogany Camelback Sofa, 87"W Thomasville quality craftsmanship Regency style design Solid carved mahogany exposed frame Dramatic camelback crest rai...
Fabric, Mahogany
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...
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th-C. Painted English Queen Anne Style Chinoiserie Dining Chairs - Set 4
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of four English regency style hand painted Japanned side chairs. The backs have Queen Anne styling with four individually painted scenes. The chairs have cabriole legs ...
Wood, Lacquer
$3,850 / set
Pair Of Period English Regency Armchairs C.1830
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of English Regency Arm chairs, ebonized with parcel gilt accents. The chair with a distinctive back splat of an interlocking ring design...
Fabric, Wood, Cane
19th Century Regency Mahogany Chaise Longue with Carved Eagles
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...
American Mahogany
Italian Regency Style Walnut and Upholstered Barrel Back Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Italian Made Regency Style Walnut and Upholstered Barrel Back Chair in very good vintage condition. The green upholstery may appear slightly faded on picture , but it is not actuall...
Upholstery, Walnut
1980s Vintage Regency Mahogany Upholstered Arm Chairs, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Regency style armchairs in mahogany. Lacquered finish. Upholstered seat. Finish in still in very good condition. Frame Joins were reinforced under the seats and two joins a...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Baker Furniture Style Neoclassical Cream Lacquered Curule Window Bench
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical or Regency style window bench or end of bed bench In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Cream lacquered frame, with upholstered seat. Measures...
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
English Regency Style Tufted Leather Executive Office Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A handsome 20th century English Regency style tall executive office desk chair in an opulent royal blue leather. The stately swivel chair features deep button tufting across the seat...
Brass, Iron
19th Century Set Of 10 Regency Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Exceptionally Good Quality Early 19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Set Of 10 Dining Chairs, Or Side Chairs, Having Superbly Figured Shaped Top Rails With Superb Richly Carved F...
Rosewood
1920s Estey Manufacturing Magogany Upholstered Arm Chairs
By Estey Organ Corp.
Located in Germantown, MD
For your consideration is this beautiful, refinished pair of early 20th century regency style solid mahogany armchairs by Estay Manufacturing Co. Estay was founded in 1879 and specia...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$3,420Sale Price|20% Off
1920s Regency Style Carved and Hand Painted Daybed Sofa Settee
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1920s regency style carved and hand painted daybed or sofa. The photos are from inside and in full sun. The custom upholstery is in very good condition with a Swiss dot in ...
Upholstery, Wood
Smith & Watson Regency Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Regency style dining chairs By Smith & Watson USA, Circa Late 20th Century Carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats and backs. Measures: Side chairs ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Ralph Lauren English Regency Style Alastair Library Chair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare English regency style library armchair designed by Ralph Lauren. From Lauren's Alastair collection, the chair features a hardwood frame with a dramatic black ebonized lacquer fi...
Leather, Hardwood
Set of Twelve Rose Tarlow Gold Leaf Kent Dining Chairs
By Rose Tarlow
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime set of twelve bespoke regency style Kent dining chairs designed by Rose Tarlow Hollywood, CA. The chairs feature hand-carved alder frames with an opulent 22k gold leaf finish...
Gold Leaf
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...
Other
Maitland Smith Regency Style Ebonized and Gilt Armchair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 33 IN W: 22 3/4 IN D: 22 1/2 IN SH: 19 1/2 IN A striking and highly decorative Regency-style armchair by Maitland Smith, embodying the brand’s signature blend of cl...
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Pair French Regency Style Gold Chartreuse Velvet Music Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French Regency style music chairs with a carved and painted wood frame featuring fluted legs. The seat is upholstered in chartreuse velvet and finished with a nailhead trim.
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Period English 1790-1820s era Mahogany Regency Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Period English Regency Mahogany Settee, Circa 1790–1820 This exceptional English Regency period mahogany settee dates from the late 18th to early 19th century (circa 1790–1820) and ...
Mahogany
18th C Style Horse Leg & Hoof Vanity Stool or Bench by Randy Esada Designs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18th C Style Horse Leg & Hoof Vanity Stool or Bench by Randy Esada Designs.
Wood
Regency Mahogany And Satinwood Caned Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
Square back with caned back set in a molded mahogany frame with satinwood banding. Closed caned arms. Caned seat. Circular tapered reeded legs with casters. No cushions.
Mahogany, Satinwood
Ferguson Copeland Modern Regency Dining Armchairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six modern Regency style dining armchairs By Ferguson Copeland USA, Late 20th century Elegant carved wood frames in gray finish, with cream upholstered seats and ...
Upholstery, Wood
Dutch Painted Parcel Gilt Settee with New Upholstery
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic Dutch Regency style settee from the 19th century, recently updated with new upholstery to complement the painted frame with sections of parcel gilt trim. Wrapping the tig...
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...
Mohair, Hardwood
Early 19thC Rosewood Button Back Upholstered Armchair
Located in Altrincham, GB
Early 19thC Rosewood Button Back Upholstered Armchair with carved acanthus arms, and raised upon turned and carved tulip front legs with brass cup castors - 22"w x 34"d x 39"h (18" t...
Upholstery, Rosewood
Regency Style Black Lacquer & Gilt Bergere Chairs Att. To Baker Furniture - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
There are three pairs available! This is a set of Regency style bergere chairs in a modern blue and white herring bone with red welting. They are attributed to Baker Furniture. The f...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair Of Custom Vintage English Regency Style Armchairs #2
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of English Regency style armchairs, ebonized with parcel gilt accents. The chair with a distinctive back splat of an interlocking ring design on the back with a neo-classical ce...
Other
Baker Furniture Modern Regency Mahogany Slipper Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Modern Regency style slipper chairs or dining chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Circa Late 20th Century Mahogany frames, with upholstered seats and backs. Measure...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$3,495Sale Price|30% Off
French Regency Giltwood Fauteuil Lounge Chair in Scalamandré Le Tigre Tiger Silk
Located in Elkhart, IN
A striking French Regency style armchair, distinguished by its hand-carved giltwood frame and newly upholstered in the iconic Scalamandré “Le Tigre” silk velvet. The elegant, classi...
Upholstery, Giltwood