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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
Set of Six Regency Klismos Chairs, attributed to Gillows
Located in Richmond, London
A very fine and elegant Regency period set of SIX 'Klismos' side chairs after designs by Thomas Hope, the manufacture attributed to Gillows. A pair of elbow chairs n-suite is availab...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

English Regency Grecian Couch in the Manner of Thomas Hope
Located in Dallas, TX
an english regency grecian couch/daybed in the manner of Thomas Hope, carved and gilded mahogany frame, with horned winged lion's ( griffin ) paw feet,...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany, Giltwood

LUXURY THEODORE ALEXANDER BROWN EMBOSSED LEATHER COMFORTABLE WiNDOW SEAT BENCH
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Theodore Alexander Embossed brown leather window seat bench Please note the delivery fee listed is just...
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20th Century English Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

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...
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Early 20th Century Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

A Beautiful Late Regency Polychrome Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful late regency polychrome settee, thesettee has three cushions across the back with out swept arms, it has a padded seat raised above a paneled apron on pwa feet the settee...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paint

Set Of Eight Regency Style Tufted Dining Chairs For Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine set of diminutive tufted dining chairs with sinuous solid mahogany frames with a noteworthy silhouette, saber legs and one-piece tufted seats and backs. Upholstered in a Camel...
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Mid-20th Century Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Set of 6 Early 19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 6 Circa 1810 Regency Period Mahogany Chairs. This entirely hand-carved set consists of two armchairs and four side chairs. The top crest rails flair out into rondels while the...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

The Alexander X-Frame stool, upholstered in striped silk with nailing detail
Located in London, GB
Another classically inspired piece that works in any space. Samantha updated the classical form of an X-frame giving it trim proportions, a generous seat pad and stud nailing detail...
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2010s English Regency Seating

Materials

Silk, Upholstery

FINE VINTAGE CIRCA 1950's CHESTERFIELD HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER LIBRARY ARMCHAIR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super comfortable fully restored hand dyed Chesterfield Tufted Library reading armchair Please note t...
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1950s English Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Regency Mustard & Zebra Print Velvet Scroll Arm Settee
Located in London, GB
Mustard & Zebra Print Scroll Arm Settee A Regency rosewood scroll arm settee. A stunning original settee with elegant scroll arms, fully restored, sanded back to original wood and l...
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1820s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

8 Regency Dining Chairs Tiger Maple, and birdseye maple
Located in Huntington, NY
A set of 8 Regency Dining Chairs Tiger Maple, and Birdseye maple. The armchairs with scrolled arms. On Sabre legs with ebony line inlay...
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1820s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Maple

STUNNING ANTiQUE REGENCY CHESTERFIELD TUFTED "TETE A TETE" CONVERSATION SOFA
Located in GB
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...
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1810s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Four Ralph Lauren Regency Style Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive set of four regency style leather dining chairs designed by Ralph Lauren. The chairs feature a hardwood frame with a neoclassical klismos inspired back. The frame has a d...
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20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

Set of Eighteen Neoclassical English Regency Style Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exceptional and rare set of eighteen English mahogany dining chairs featuring x form neoclassical style splats. The late 19th century chairs have a curved tablet style back inspired by Greco-Roman klismos chairs. The set consists of 16 side chairs and 2 host armchairs measuring 22.5 inches wide and deep. The chairs have delicate satinwood inlay and are supported by elegant tapered, reeded legs in the front ending with a spade foot. Beautifully crafted in the Regency taste with a lovely aged patina and solid joinery. Sold as a set of 18 chairs.
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19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Regency Klismos Chairs, attributed to Gillows, Early 19th Century
Located in Richmond, London
A very fine and elegant Regency period set of eight 'Klismos' chairs after designs by Thomas Hope, the manufacture attributed to Gillows. England, circa 1810. Ready for placement and immediate use. Why we like them These superb quality, wonderfully stylish Klismos armchairs correspond to a design published in Thomas Hope's ‘A Collection of Designs for Household Furniture and Interior Decoration' (1807), visible on the view of the Picture Gallery at the designer's own Duchess Street mansion in London. It is a particularly fine and rare design, executed in finest solid mahogany. Very comfortable and of great scale and proportions, these super smart chairs will be a very chic addition to an eclectic or modern interior. Excellent restored highly-polished condition. This design derives from Thomas Hope's Household Furniture and Interior Decoration, published in London in 1807, which drew inspiration from the ancient Greek and Roman examples, depicted on pottery, frescoes and marble reliefs. Hope’s designs were highly influential and inspired the work of other designers and makers including Gillows of Lancaster and London. Attribution The chairs stamped E.WOOD to the underside, a feature characteristic of the Gillows workmen. Although unidentified, this is the name of the craftsman responsible for the making of these pieces. A set of twenty-four open armchairs of this pattern were supplied by Gillows to Elizabeth Brooke (d.1809) in June 1803, for Mere Hall, Cheshire,and were later sold from there, Christie's house sale, 23 May...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

Whittemore Sherrill Ltd Faux Crocodile Leather Chair
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Very unusual Crocodile leather effect Regency style chair that looks absolutley stunning. Made in North Carolina, sometime in the late 80's to 90's. Artisan quality, double doweled j...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Leather

Set Of Eight Georgian Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Set Of Eight Early 19th Century, Georgian, Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs, Consisting Of Six Singles And Two Armchairs, Having Well Figured Rectangular Top Rails ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Regency Carved & Upholstered Fruitwood Roll Arm Bench
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Regency Carved & Upholstered Fruitwood Roll Arm Bench
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Early 20th Century Regency Seating

Materials

Iron

Set of Ten Neoclassical English Regency Style Mahogany Dining chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive set of ten mahogany dining chairs consisting of eight side chairs and two host armchairs measuring 24 inches wide and 21.5 inches deep. Crafted in the English Regency tas...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair Of Regency Style Black Lacquered And Silvered Armchairs
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fine pair of black lacquered and silver gilt Regency style armchairs. Classic English style ebonized and parcel-silver gilt chairs, the flat top rai...
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1990s Regency Seating

Materials

Silver Leaf

HERITAGE BLUE LEATHER UPHOLSTERED CHESTERFIELD DiRECTORS OFFICE SWIVEL ARMCHAIR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand made in England Regency Blue Chesterfield tufted leather...
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20th Century English Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Vintage Regency Style Ebonized Armchair with Cane Seat.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Regency Style Ebonized Armchair with Cane Seat 20th century Regency style armchair from the cabinet maker Trouvailles, Watertown Massachusetts. It is black lacquered with go...
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20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Wood

EIGHT STUNNING THEODORE ALEXANDER BROWN LEATHER EMBOSSED DiNING CHAIRS PART SET
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of eight Regency style Theodore Alexander brown leather dining chairs with embossed seats which are part of a suite 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. I have listed under my other items the matching dining table with is a Jupe extending round dining table...
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20th Century English Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

STUNNING VINTAGE CHESTERFIELD TUFTED PETROL BROWN LEATHER LIBRARY ARMCHAiR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very comfortable and decorative vintage Chesterfield hand tufted library reading armchair in petrol bro...
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Early 20th Century English Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

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.
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1990s American Regency Seating

Materials

Textile, Wood, Lacquer

Pair of cane mahogany with faux grain rosewood early 19th century
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of cane chairs on brass casters. Faux rosewood grain with gold gilt accents. Low size allows window or flanking fireplace placement.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Dessin Fournir English Regency Mahogany & Leather 'Nelson' Lounge Chair Modern
Located in Dayton, OH
Dessin Fournir Nelson Arm Chair, Circa 2000s. Features a mahogany frame with deep plush black leather upholstered chair back and sloped arms. Includes reeded side panels and reeded l...
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Late 20th Century Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of Three Strap Iron Garden Suite
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of Three Strap Iron Garden Suite. Set consists of small love seat and 2 armchairs. All are in old paint and show signs of rust. At your expense we can have the set sand blasted a...
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Early 20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Iron

FINE ANTiQUE EARLY 19TH CENTURY BURR YEW WOOD & ELM COMB BACK WINDSOR ARMCHAIR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime early 19th century circa Yew wood & Elm Comb back Windsor armchair. Please note the...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Elm, Yew

English Regency Black and Gold Armchair, 19th Century.
Located in Asaa, DK
English Regency Black and Gold Armchair, 19th Century. Antique shield back chair with hand painted reclining nude female and swan motif. The b...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Italian Regency Style Carved Faux Bois Cerused Armchair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical Italian Regency style hand-carved faux bois armchair featuring a cerused or glazed finish. The frame has carved twig or branch motifs with an intentionally aged patina. The...
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20th Century Italian Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Theodore Alexander Regency Style Mahogany Shoe Form Tooled Leather Library Steps
Located in Dayton, OH
Aesthetically pleasing set of library steps / staircase by Theodore Alexander, Circa late 20th century. Designed from mahogany with a shoe or boot form and brown tooled leather steps...
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Late 20th Century Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

19th C Style Regency Mahogany & Cane Giltwood Bergere Armchair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
19th C Style Regency Mahogany Cane Back Giltwood Bergere Armchair. It is an exquisite example with Ebony lion hear arms and Giltwood paw details.
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1940s British Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany, Giltwood

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 ...
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1810s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Wood

FOUR FINE AND ANTIQUE REGENCY BERGERE MOTHER OF PEARL EBONISED SIDE CHAIRs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of four original circa 1810-1820 Regency bergere ebonised with mother of pearl inlay side chairs 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 suite of chairs...
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1810s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Rattan, Ebony

Pair of Regency Chairs, attributed to George Bullock
Located in Richmond, London
Collectors' choice - a very fine and rare Regency period pair of mahogany chairs, firmly attributed to George Bullock. England, circa 1815. Why we like them These superb quality, wo...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Hardwood

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 Seating

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

ANTIQUE FULLY RESTORED REGENCY 1810 CHESTERFiELD SOFA BROWN LEATHER CARVED FRAME
Located in GB
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...
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1810s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Regency Klismos Chairs
Located in Richmond, London
A very chic Regency period pair of 'Klismos' chairs with Greek key decoration to the backs, attributable to Gillows of Lancaster and London, England, circa 1805. Why we like them T...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Regency Cane Back Sculpted Swivel Counter Stools
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Enhance your home's comfort and style with these Regency Cane Back Sculpted Swivel Counter Stools. A vintage-meets-modern blend of function and s...
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20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Wood

Baker Furniture Ebonized and Gold Gilt Regency Style Armchairs, Pair
Located in Fort Washington, MD
An exceptional pair of Regency style armchairs from the Historic Charleston collection by Baker Furniture. The chairs feature stunning ebonized and gold gilt solid wood frames with c...
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Mid-20th Century Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Wood

Karges Furniture Parler Deux Right & Left Regency Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of Parler Deux Karges Furniture English Regency chairs in black lacquer and gold gilt finish, upholstered in velvet. Literally translated as “speak two,” these chairs are sol...
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20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

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 Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair Maitland Smith Parcel Gilt Mahogany & Swag Shield Back Cane Seat Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Maitland Smith Parcel Gilt Mahogany and Swag Shield Back with Cane Seat Armchairs with original zipped and loose seat cushions. Excellent condition. No stains.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany, Giltwood

Pair of Regency Painted Armchairs
Located in Richmond, London
A charming pair of painted open armchairs dating back to the English Regency era, exquisitely hand-painted to simulate exotic timber and ornamented with neoclassical festive ribbons ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Regence style armchairs in beech and cane. Twentieth century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jean Mocqué, stamp. Louis Cresson, in the style of. Pair of Regency style armchairs in beech. Cane back and seat. Backrest and belt adorned with flowers, foliage and shells. Armres...
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Early 20th Century French Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Regency Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Essex, MA
With rounded upholstered back with mahogany frame.The ends of the arms with turned reeded supports. Upholstered seat with tapered reeded legs and ending on casters. Very good conditi...
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Early 1800s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

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 Seating

Materials

Giltwood

19thC English Regency Caned Recamier Style Window Seat with Reeded legs Mahogany
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous style with an unusual form in cane and mahogany. Fantastic design with a splayed arm on one end and a rolled arm in cane on the other end. All hand woven and just done so it...
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1860s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Vintage Carved Wood Nailhead Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in west palm beach, FL
Gorgeous set of 8 dining chairs, two with arms and six side chairs all with intricate carving shell medallions on the front legs and a delicate foot detail. The chairs have a sweethe...
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Early 20th Century Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950s Set of 4 Solid Cherry Wood Regency Style Dining Chairs
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Set of four solid cherry dining chairs from Norway. Jacquard fabric with floral relief illustrations, light wear some areas were spot cleaned and blend in well. Close up photos show ...
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Jacquard, Wood, Cherry

Regency Style Oak Camel Elephant Saddle Stool with Curule Legs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Diminutive camel or elephant saddle stool or armchair crafted from oak in the regency taste. The hardwood oak frame features an x-form curule leg construction. The arms have scrolled...
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20th Century Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

CHESTERFIELD FULLY RESTORED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER SWiVEL CAPTAINS OFFICE CHAIR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored vintage Regency style Chesterfield hand dyed brown leather office chair Please...
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20th Century English Regency Seating

Materials

Leather

Mauve Velvet Sofa, 1980s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- 26.5"h, 94"w, 32"d - Mauve striped velvet tufted back sofa circa 1980s - Condition: Excellent
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1980s Unknown Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Velvet

Hermés/Adnet style Trompe L’oeil Yellow Strapwork Iron Faux Leather Chair
Located in Hastings, GB
Incredible wrought iron chair, the frame designed to replicate leather equestrian harness straps, very much in the manner of Hermés and Jacques Adnet. The attention to detail is qu...
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1980s Italian Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th C Ormolu Inset Regency Chairs With Red Cushions and Gold Metal, Set of 8
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of 8, 19th Century ormolu inset Regency dining chairs with red cushions and gold metal banding. Beautiful cane work under the cushions. These chair are the original fin...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Metal

PAIR OF ANTIQUE HEAVILY CARVED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER RESTORED THRONE ARMCHAIRs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of heavily carved large Antique throne armchairs i...
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20th Century English Regency Seating

Materials

Leather

ANTIQUE RESTORED ELM BROWN LEATHER REGENCY CIRCA 1810-1820 CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAiR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, antique, fully restored original Elm framed Regency circa 1810-1820 hand dyed Chesterfield brow...
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1810s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Elm

Regency seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Regency seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Regency seating 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 seating, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Chesterfield, Jonathan Sainsbury, 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $309 and tops out at $126,413 while the average work can sell for $3,828.

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