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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
Color:  Brown
Set of Six English Regency Walnut Dining or Library Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive 19th century set of six English Regency bronze mounted walnut dining armchairs or library armchairs. The chairs feature an Arts & Crafts era needlepoint decorated seat wi...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Brass, Bronze

Antique Set of 8 Dining Chairs
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A handsome set of 8 Regency lyre back mahogany dining chairs with reeded legs; good large size - probably a little bit later in date than their design suggests The two arm chairs ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Mahogany

Set of Eight Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Montreal, QC
A set of eight English antique mahogany dining chairs, each with rope- carved splat, moulded top-rail and with delicately turned and ribbed front legs, The stuffover seats are uphols...
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19th Century British Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Four Original Regency Walnut Restored Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to this stunning set of four Regency period circa 1810-1820 fully restored Chesterfield aged cigar brown leather dining chairs i...
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1810s English Antique Regency Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Eight New Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs by Leighton Hall
Located in Suwanee, GA
These are new traditional mahogany dining chairs. Their design was inspired by the Hepplewhite Dining chairs from the regency period...
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2010s Philippine Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Library Armchair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A good quality early 19th century simulated rosewood Regency period library armchair having elegant scrolling Arms over X framed end supports with ...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Beech

Antique English Regency Style Ebonised Bergere Side Chair
Located in Ely, GB
Antique English Regency Style Ebonised Bergere Side Chair, Early 20th Century. The chair has lovely gold detailing and is in good condition and very solid.
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Early 1900s British Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Vintage Regency Italian Patina “Contessa” Chaise
Located in west palm beach, FL
An extraordinary vintage Regency chaise lounge. Handmade by the Patina group in Italy. Beautiful cerused wood with a linen blend upholstery. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate. The...
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Late 20th Century Italian Regency Seating

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Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Set of Six Regency Parcel-Gilt Rosewood-Grained Caned Side Chairs, circa 1810
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of six Regency parcel-gilt rosewood-grained caned side chairs, circa 1810 Simulated Coromandel and parcel-gilt dining chairs. Each with turned crest rails with central panel, ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Rosewood, Giltwood

Round English Early 19th Century Regency Stool with Adjustable Red Leather Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Regency Stool with a round, adjustable red leather seat. This spectacular English stool sits firmly on four splayed legs decorated wi...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Regency Sarcophagus Box Ottoman
Located in Batley, GB
A superb early 19th century Regency country house sarcophagus box ottoman constructed with an ebonized pine box and raised on crisply carved mahogany paw feet and al with the origina...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Seating

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Pine

NEW English Faux Rosewood Regency Style Side Chair with Hand Painted Decoration
Located in North Salem, NY
This NEW Wood & Hogan English-Made Regency Style Faux Rosewood Side Chair is an exquisite piece of furniture that embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of the Regency era. Crafted...
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2010s English Regency Seating

Materials

Maple

Pair of Regency Bergère Armchairs in the manner of Gillows
Located in London, GB
A pair of Regency bergère library armchairs, in the style of Gillows of Lancaster and London. With salmon faux suede buttonned squab cushions....
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood

Set of Twelve Baker Regency Style Burl Wood Klismos Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Magnificent set of twelve English Regency style klismos armchairs or dining chairs made by Baker Furniture. Featuring handcrafted frames covered with dramatic burlwood veneers. The k...
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20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Burl

19th Century Irish Mahogany Library Armchair
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine early 19th century mahogany framed library armchair, the curved top-rail above button back upholstered in leather, with raised padded arm rests and down scrolled arms whi...
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19th Century Irish Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of 6 Regency Style Dining Room Chairs
Located in Norwood, NJ
Set of 6 Regency Style Dining Room Chairs. Set of 6 fruitwood and ebonized Regency styled dining chairs. Black upholstery with off whi...
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1990s Italian Regency Seating

Materials

Fruitwood

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...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

19th C. Regency Metamorphic Library Steps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully hand crafted Olive leather tufted Bench with a Mahogany frame. The Top tilts up revealing a set of 5 Library Stairs. The stairs lock into place and a lower pull out s...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

Two Seater Knole Sofa in 'Arts And Crafts' Upholstery
Located in Beerse, VAN
The Knole sofa, which takes its name from a village in Kent, is said to be one of the first upholstered seating furniture in England (we are talking about the 17th century). This s...
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1960s British Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric

Kindel Furniture French Regency Cherry Wood and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four French Regency style dining chairs By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved cherry wood frames, with caned seat backs, and yellow needlepoint upholstered...
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1960s American Vintage Regency Seating

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Upholstery, Cane, Cherry

Vintage Regency Parker Deux Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Regency lounge chairs. A chic Parker Deux design with beautiful hand carved detail. These chairs are structurally great, but require reupholstery. But once reimag...
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Early 20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

English Regency Style Mahogany Caned Window Bench / Hall Bench ca. 1900
Located in Vero Beach, FL
English Regency Style mahogany caned window bench / hall bench ca. 1900 Elegant Regency style mahogany caned window bench in neoclassical taste. ...
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Early 1900s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Faux Bamboo Arm Chair by Schnadig
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Indulge in our elegant Regency Faux Bamboo Arm Chair by Schnadig. With its intricate faux bamboo framework and comfortable seat, it marries traditional design with modern craftsmansh...
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1980s American Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Pair of Regency Painted Klismos Chairs
By Thomas Hope
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of bronze-painted and gilt side chairs of Klismos form English, circa 1825. Why we like them A timeless Klismos design, bea...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Regency Style Leather Executive Office Chair by Century
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stately leather executive swivel office chair crafted by Century Furniture. The chair features a svelte gondola form frame finished in dark espresso leather bordered by brass tack nail heads in the regency taste. The chair has height adjustments including tilt and swivel. The flat top crest of the seat has small ears...
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20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

Regency Tufted Leather Rocking Chair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience timeless luxury with our Regency Tufted Leather Rocking Chair, a classic piece offering refined elegance and optimal comfort. Features a sum...
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1960s American Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set Canape and 5 Chairs Regency from the 19th Century in Rosewood Wood
Located in Madrid, ES
Canape and 5 chair set Regency From the 19th century, In rosewood wood with curved roller arms, and metal applications. Straw seats. Dimensions.: (canapé) 87 x 175 x 83 cm. Dimension...
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Rosewood

Early 19th Century Bird’S-Eye Maple Sabre Leg Caned Bench
Located in Southampton, NJ
Scarcely seen figured bird’s-eye Maple Sabre leg early 19th century bench c. 1820-1840. Fully hand detailed with solid reinforced joinery, features include substantial French caned s...
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Early 19th Century Antique Regency Seating

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Cotton, Linen, Cane, Birdseye Maple

Regency Leather Upholstered Mahogany Reclining Armchair, circa 1830
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A remarkable circa 1830 English, possibly Irish, late regency style George IV; William IV period reclining armchair of large scale having leather upholstered carved mahogany frame, t...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

Antique Curule Stool in Leopard Print and Greek Key Border
Located in London, GB
An elegant x-frame or curule-form stool, beautifully upholstered in leopard print velvet with hand-sewn cord and Greek-key border. England, Regency era, circa 1820. Why we like it I...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Late 19th Century French Fauteuil in Walnut
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century Regence style fauteuil, French. Well carved walnut. Shaped cross stretcher. Shell & acanthus carving throughout. Cabriole legs ending in hoof feet. Original tapestr...
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Late 19th Century Antique Regency Seating

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Walnut

Circa 1870 French Grand Scale Regence Style Fauteuil
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1870 grand scale Regence style fauteuil, French. Walnut. Well molded throughout, S-scroll arms & legs, with shaped stretcher base. Wonderful old as found French upholstery. 27 ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Regency Seating

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Walnut

Pair Regency Style Black Gold Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 20th Century ebonized and gilt Regency style cane chairs with newly upholstered loose seat cushion in ticking. These chairs are professionally upholstered and are also av...
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20th Century Regency Seating

Materials

Cane, Wood

RESTORED HARRODS LONDON CHESTERFiELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR CLAW & BALL FEET
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original circa 1950’s Harrods London fully restored office or occasional armchair ...
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1950s English Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

A French early 19th century Regence st. recamier chaise
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and most unique French early 19th century Regence st. giltwood Récamier chaise. The chaise is raised by six elegant cabriole legs with top carvings of flowers and ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Giltwood

English Regency Mahogany and Brown Leather Semi-Circular Bench
Located in New York, NY
English Regency semi-circular bench with a mahogany frame and caned top, supporting a taupe / brown fabric upholstered seat cushion, resting on 5 square and 4 sabre mahogany legs.
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20th Century English Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Mahogany Regency Period Large Caned Library Chair
Located in Montreal, QC
Mahogany Regency Period Large Caned Library Chair Stamped number "03020" Caning was professionally redone.
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1820s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Faux Rosewood Recamier
Located in Essex, MA
Typical form with upholstery in usable condition. Scroll back and raised on circular tapered legs with casters.
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1820s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Beech

Hickory Chair Regency Style Double Caned Chair
Located in Southampton, NJ
A double caned, George III Regency style mahogany & satinwood armchair with tapered reed & turned legs. The chair is fully hand detailed with beautifully ...
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1960s American Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany, Satinwood

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 Egyptian Revival Style Recamier, 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency Egyptian revival style mahogany, brass inlay, & gilt Recamier is finely carved with an Egyptian hawk head and finished on both...
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19th Century British Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Regency Currey and Co “Alisa” Leather Storage Ottoman
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency storage ottoman. Beautiful tooled leather exterior with a chic grey suede interior. Gorgeous and functional. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Regency Seating

Materials

Metal

Early 19th Century English Regency Mahogany Tub Chair Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
arly 19th Century English Regency mahogany armchair in the Manner of George Smith (Born in 1786). George Smith was a celebrated furniture designer during the Regency Period. His desi...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Mahogany

Italian Regency Style Burlwood Brass Inlay Tall Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Regency Style Burlwood Brass Inlay Tall Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4. Item features brass inlay, solid wood frames, beautiful wood grain, shapely saber legs, very ni...
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Mid-20th Century Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

Armchair In Rosewood Regency Period, circa 1810
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely rosewood armchair from the beginning of the 19th century Regency period Very beautiful base decorated with a beading The backrest is also decorated with a beading as well as a...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs by Gillows of Lancaster
Located in London, GB
A PAIR OF REGENCY MAHOGANY HALL CHAIRS ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS, c. 1815 For a related mahogany hall chair see Susan E Stuart, Gillows of LANCASTER and LONDON 1730-1840, Antique Coll...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Mahogany

Set of 4 Baker Furniture Regency Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Baker Furniture Regency dining chairs 3 side chairs 1 arm chair Side chairs 20.5" W x 19.5" D x 34.75" H Armchairs 23" W x 19.5" D x 34.75" H...
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Late 20th Century North American Regency Seating

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Regency Hand Carved Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century English Regency mahogany hall chairs in the manner of Gillows, each with a scroll and shell carved back, on turned and ribbed front legs. Ver...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Mahogany

Set Regency Dining Chairs, 6 English Rope Back
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- Absolutely stunning set of 6 Regency style rope back dining chairs - Hand crafted from mahogany and walnut, this set really is the ultimate i...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Regency Seating

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Aged Regency Green Leather Chesterfield Tufted Office Directors Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Regency green leather, Chesterfield tufted office chair A good looking and well made off...
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20th Century English Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Beech

Grosfeld House Regency Dining Accent Chairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Grosfeld House ...
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Mid-20th Century Regency Seating

Materials

Cotton, Wood, Lacquer

English Regency Mahogany Stool with Original Needlepoint of a Spaniel circa 1820
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Looking quintessentially Mario Buatta is this wonderful circa 1820 English regency period mahogany stool having tall upholstered seat with original needlepoint or tapestry, the top d...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Mahogany

Curule Style Mahogany Armchair, circa 1890
By Thomas Hope
Located in Sherborne, GB
Mahogany Curule style open armchair in the manor of the design of Thomas. Hope. This attractive late 19th century chair has a moulded X frame facade with a central carved reeded rand...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Drexel Heritage Regency Tufted Leather Executive Office Armchair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Classic English regency style high-back tufted leather executive office armchair made by Drexel-Heritage. The grand chair has ...
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20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

Vintage Regency Carved Ruffle Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous set of six vintage Regency dining chairs. Gorgeous garbed ruffle details and cabriolet legs. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Mid-20th Century North American Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

circa 1810 English Regency Mahogany Revolving Piano Stool
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A handsome circa 1810 English Regency revolving, adjustable height piano stool of mahogany & mahogany veneered apron with oak secondary wood. Raised on saber legs. Triform stretcher ...
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1810s English Antique Regency Seating

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Wood

Fine Set of 6 Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Library Chairs by Gillows
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine set of 6 antique regency quality mahogany library chairs by the prestigious furniture maker Gillows of Lancaster and London having a quality figured mahogany top rail with a ree...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Other

Set of 6 Chairs by Belgo Chrom
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Set of 6 chairs made by Belgian brand Belgo Chrom in 1970s. Made of stainless steel, purple fabric seat and cane backrest. In the style of Maison Jansen. Matching dining table is al...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Regency Seating

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Stainless Steel

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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