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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
Regency Style Mahogany Bench
Located in Essex, MA
A great form with a seat that needs new upholstery. Very sturdy and fine quality. Finished on both sides. In the Regency style.
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1810s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

English Regency Burl Elm Bench
Located in New York, NY
English Regency style (20th Century) burl elm bench with upholstered rectangular seat on turned reeded legs with casters.
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20th Century British Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

A substantial English Regency carved mahogany library chair, C 1830.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The spacious and comfortable chair has a tufted back flanked by small wings, low upholstered arms, and acanthus carved uprights and four wooden feet (the front one turned) all termin...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Upholstery, Mahogany

English Regency Walnut Bobbin Armchair, circa 1825
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A wonderful and unusual English circa 1825 George IV period armchair having walnut frame with allover turned "bobbin" carving, the rectangular back with four support spindles and uph...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

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 ...
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19th Century Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

PAiR OF WILLIAM MORRIS CHESTERFIELD TUFTED WINGBACK BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of vintage, William Morris flat top arm Chesterfield Whisky brown leather fully restored ...
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20th Century English Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Regency Style Painted Dining Chairs (Set of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
Hand-ebonized and meticulously finished, this chair boasts a refined charcoal wash that enhances its timeless appeal. The stunning antiqued silver leaf detailing highlights its sophi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Seating

Materials

Wood

Vintage Regency Trellis Cane Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your space with this exquisite Vintage Regency Trellis Cane Chair, a timeless piece that blends elegance and functionality. The chair features a stunning trellis back design ...
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Early 20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Cane

Regency Style Painted Armchairs (Set of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
Hand-ebonized and meticulously finished, this chair boasts a refined charcoal wash that enhances its timeless appeal. The stunning antiqued silver leaf detailing highlights its sophi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Seating

Materials

Wood

John Widdicomb Regency Inlaid Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of six Regency or Neoclassical style dining chairs By John Widdicomb USA, Circa Late 20th Century Carved mahogany frames, with gold gilt details, and custom uph...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Baker Furniture Regency Klismos Cherry Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Regency Klismos style dining chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Solid carved cherry wood frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: Side Chairs: 20.5...
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1960s American Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Regency Side Chair with Cane Seat
Located in London, GB
A beautifully crafted English Regency-style side chair, likely dating to the early 19th century. This chair features a striking black-painted frame with elegant gilded accents, empha...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Cane, Wood

Regency Mahogany Serpentine Footstool w/ Chevron Pattern Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Savannah, GA
This large size square mahogany footstool features serpentine sides, round bun feet and is upholstered with attractive chevron pattern needlepoint in cream, gold and rust colors. A h...
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1820s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

19th Century Slipper Chair, circa 1820
Located in Richmond, London
A superb quality early 19th century Regency period slipper chair, or cocktail chair, very smart and comfy, newly recovered in the super-chic C&C Milano 100% wool Italian textile, exq...
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19th Century European Antique Regency Seating

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Walnut

Elegant Pair of Regency Tufted Chairs with Hooved Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Pair of Regency Style Tufted Chairs with Hooved Feet, American, circa 1940s. These chairs are currently being refinished and reupholstered and can be completed in your choice...
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1940s American Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Regency Pair of Chairs, circa 1820
Located in Richmond, London
A superb quality pair of Regency period library or salon chairs, attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London. English, circa 1825. Why we like them Quite possibly the most comfor...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Regency Style Stools - Reupholstered and Refinished in Your Color
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Regency Style Stools or Benches, American, circa 1960s. They are currently being refinished and reupholstered and they can be completed in your choice of color and reupholste...
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1960s American Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Regency style English library chairs
Located in Stroud, GB
Bespoke coach-built library chairs with horsehair squab cushions, Covered in plain and striped tickings standing on faux Rosewood sabre legs, traditionally upholstered using only nat...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Seating

Materials

Beech

Rose Tarlow Melrose House Giltwood Kent Armchair 1 of 14
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rose Tarlow Melrose House Giltwood Kent Armchair. 1 of 14 Available..
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1990s American Regency Seating

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Regency style stools
Located in Stroud, GB
Bespoke stools with coach-built tenoned hardwood frames covered in Egyptian calico and natural hessian, standing on mahogany antique English Regency circa 1820 reeded Gillows patten ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Seating

Materials

Sapele Wood

Baker Furniture Regency Klismos Cherry Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Regency Klismos style dining chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Solid cherry wood frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: Side Chairs: 20.5...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Set of Eight Regency Dining Chairs, ex. collection of Edmond and Lily Safra
Located in London, GB
Four Regency ormolu-mounted brass-inlaid ebony and oak side chairs, circa 1815, attributed to George Bullock, and four Arlington modern copies made to match, brass-mounted and inlaid...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

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 ...
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1950s American Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Regency Cerused Carved Rope Swivel Bar Stools - Set of 3 - 1750
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add timeless elegance to your space with this exquisite set of three vintage Regency-style swivel bar stools. Featuring intricately carved rope-inspired frames with a chic cerused fi...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Regency Mahogany Library Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
A large scale chair with blue leather upholstery. Wing back with scrolled carved arms. The seat with loose cushion. Raised on turned tapered legs. Brass tacking.
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1810s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Regency Ebonised and Parcel Gilt Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Magnificently drawn, with enormous weight, presence, and character to the sculpted and curved sabre back legs, animalistic carved hairy knee and paw front legs, with an untouched par...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pair of English Regency Mahogany with Inlay Side Chairs, Early 19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of English Regency Mahogany with Inlay Side Chairs, Early 19th Century. They feature gently curved and splayed sabre legs, a rectangular back with curved crest rails ending scro...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Hall Chair, Scottish, Walnut, Occasional, Reception Seat, Regency, 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique hall chair. A Scottish, walnut occasional reception seat, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Attractive hallway chair, graced with distinctive detail and ...
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Early 19th Century Scottish Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Walnut

Set of Twelve English Regency Style Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand set of twelve distinctive dining chairs crafted from walnut. The set consists of ten dining chairs and two host armchairs. The walnut frames have a later restoration and uphols...
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20th Century English Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Antique Side Chair, English, Walnut, Needlepoint, Bedroom, Hall Seat, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lyre back side chair. An English, walnut and needlepoint embroidered bedroom or hall seat, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Charming needlepoint side cha...
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1820s British Antique Regency Seating

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Textile, Walnut

Antique Embroidered Chair, English, Walnut, Needlepoint, Bedroom, Hall, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique embroidered lyre back chair. An English, walnut and needlepoint bedroom or hall seat, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Endearing needlepoint covering and...
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1820s British Antique Regency Seating

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Textile, Walnut

Modern Regency Style Folding Iron Metal Bench w/ Black Saddle Leather Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Modern Regency Style Folding Heavy Iron Metal Bench with Black Stitched Saddle Leather Seat. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 21" H x 40" W x 21" D x 20" Seat Height.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Seating

Materials

Iron

Baker Furniture Regency Sculpted Mahogany Cane Back Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of eight Regency style dining chairs By Baker Furniture Indonesia, Circa Early 21st Century Elegant sculpted mahogany frames, with caned backs, and upholstered ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany

Vintage Regency Wrought Iron Braid Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of regal elegance to your seating arrangement with these vintage Regency wrought iron braid lounge chairs. Expertly crafted with intricate braided wrought iron detailing,...
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

English Regency Mahogany Library Arm Chair
Located in Sherborne, GB
English library mahogany arm chair in the manner of Marsh and Tatham with shaped spoon back, reeded scrolled lyre front resting on turned roundels with tapered reeded flat faced legs...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Beech, Mahogany

Vintage Regency Spider Web Cane Arm Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Introduce timeless elegance to your seating with this vintage Regency spider web cane armchair. Featuring an intricately crafted spider web back design and handwoven cane detailing, ...
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Cane, Paint

Vintage Regency Rope Tassel Ottoman
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your decor with the refined elegance of this vintage Regency rope tassel ottoman. Featuring an intricately carved rope and tassel motif frame, t...
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Pair Of Large Regency Mahogany Carver Armchairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Exceptional Quality Pair Of Early 19th Century, Regency Period, Mahogany Carver Armchairs, Of Good Bold Size, Having Well Figured Top Rails With Exceptional Carved Decoration, The Downswept Scrolling Arms Over Upholstered Drop In Seats, Raised On Elegant Bold Sabre Legs. There are a few different theories as to where the term carver chair originates, but we rather like the simple one of a carver chair always being at the head and foot of the table and therefore occupied by the carver of the meat. Whichever way you look at it carver chairs are normally bolder, slightly larger and generally just more impressive than a normal dining chair. Of course these days carver chairs can be used be used in many places around the home, as desk chairs, bedroom chairs or even spare hall chairs, as opposed to just being used around the dining table. This pair of regency carver chairs...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Mid Century Klismos Chairs a Pair
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Timeless regency designed Klismos Chairs. Off white to cream finish with speckled accent. Period upholstery. Curbside to NYC/Philly $450
Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Wood

Vintage Regency Faux Bois Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Introduce a touch of natural elegance with this vintage Regency faux bois chair. Crafted with intricate faux bois detailing that mimics the look of wood grain, this chair combines ti...
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Painted Decorative Metal Bench or Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Enameled Metal, Original Upholstery Style: Italian Regency
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1960s American Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Metal

Beautiful Set Of Six Regency Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this beautiful set of six Regency walnut dining chairs, each with carved top rail drop in seats and raised on turned tapered reeded front legs , in lovel...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Walnut

Set of Six Antique Regency Period Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A wonderful set of six antique Regency period dining chairs, made in England and dating from around the 1815-1830’s. The quality is outstanding, they have a beautiful design with cr...
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1810s British Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Cotton, Wood

English Regency Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous English Regency style arm chair. Perfect for a desk chair, bedroom chair, or dressing room chair. Beautiful Paisley pattern textile covering. Add some architecture to your i...
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1950s American Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Wood

Vintage Regency Niermann Weeks Lyre Back Dining Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Enhance your dining space with this sophisticated pair of vintage Regency Niermann Weeks lyre back dining chairs. Featuring a timeless lyre-inspired design, these chairs embody elega...
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Rush, Wood, Paint

Vintage Regency Carved Swag Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Infuse your space with timeless elegance with these vintage Regency carved swag chairs. Featuring intricately carved details, including elegant swag motifs,...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Textile, Wood

Pair Of Painted Faux Bamboo Armchairs
Located in Darlington, GB
A matched pair of English regency period faux bamboo armchairs. C.1820. Retaining their lovely original painted decoration. With turned beech frames, caned seats and traditionally ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Beech

Vintage Regency Jack Lenor Larsen Cane Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Enhance your space with the timeless sophistication of this vintage Regency Jack Lenor Larsen upholstered cane chair. Showcasing exquisite cane ...
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Cane

Vintage Green Leather Loveseat With Brass Tack Trim by Hickorycraft
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage Green Leather Loveseat With Brass Tack Trim by Hickorycraft with wooden bun feet in the front and square wooden back feet that are hidde...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

A Fine Pair of English Antique Shell Back Hall Chairs
Located in Faversham, GB
A beautiful pair of carved scallop shell back hall chairs attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London. This fine pair of chairs in oak displays wide panel seats and turned reeded ...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Oak

Regency Wingback Chair
Located in Darlington, GB
An English Regency period wingback chair. C.1820 With crisply carved underarm supports and reeded detailing. Raised on turned forelegs and slighlty splayed rear legs, terminating i...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Faux Bamboo Armchair
Located in Darlington, GB
An attractive Regency period faux bamboo armchair. C.1820 Constructed from ash, ebonised with gilt detail. Caned seat intact and tight. Structurally very good, with a fitted horseh...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Beech

1950’s Italian Gilt Iron Faux Bamboo Chair
Located in Hastings, GB
A beautiful Italian faux bamboo chair, in fine gilt metal with incredible detail throughout to imitate the look of slender bamboo stems. The chair has been professionally re-upholste...
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1950s Italian Vintage Regency Seating

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Iron

19th Century Hall Porters Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Hall Porters Chair The chair has been upholstered in Soft Black Leather with brass studs which are used very decoratively, under the seat there is a small 2 door cupbo...
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Early 1800s Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Leather

French 18th Century Regency Gilt Gold With Cain Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French 18th Century Regency fauteuil with cane back and gold upholstered removable seat cushion. Nice nailhead details around the arm rests. Gorgeous hand carved wood details on the ...
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18th Century French Antique Regency Seating

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Wood

Bespoke English Library Armchair
Located in London, GB
Our bespoke library armchair, inspired by boldly scaled Regency designs, hand made and traditionally upholstered in England. Stock model available, as photographed. Features elegant...
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2010s English Regency Seating

Materials

Linen, Beech

Pair Of Painted Faux Bamboo Side Chairs
Located in Darlington, GB
A pair of English Regency period faux bamboo side chairs. C.1820. Retaining their wonderful original painted decoration. With turned beech frames and traditional rush seats.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Beech

Pair Of Regency Rosewood & Parcel Gilt Chairs
By Morel and Hughes
Located in Darlington, GB
A fabulous pair of late regency period rosewood with parcel gilt side chairs, attributed to Morel & Hughes C.1820 Of the highest quality and in the typical high style of the period....
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Rosewood

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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