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 Period Regency Dining Chairs Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 6 Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs.
Period Regency
The Chairs are Raised Upon Ring Turned Front Legs with Swept Back Legs....
Category
1980s Vintage Regency Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Kindel Furniture Regency Solid Cherry Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful set of eight Regency or Neoclassical style dining chairs
By Kindel Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Solid cherry wood frames, with upholstered seats.
Measures:
Side chairs ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
Pair of Antique Carved Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
A fantastic pair of antique carved side chairs. They were made in continental Europe, possibly Denmark, or somewhere close and they are quite...
Category
1790s Danish Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Italian Bergères
Located in North Miami, FL
Beautiful pair of Italian painted and gilded bergères, circa 1940. Grand scale and elegant design. Beautiful combination of natural wicker and distress...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Wood
Set of Eight English Regency Painted & Silver Gilt Dining Room Chairs. C. 1790
Located in Hollywood, SC
Set of Eight English Regency painted and silver gilt dining room chairs with scrolled arms, original ormolu mounts, and resting on saber legs. Late 18th Century. Dining room chairs h...
Category
1790s English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Ormolu
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...
Category
2010s Philippine Regency Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Four Danish Régence Dark Stained and Birchwood Side Chairs, circa 1740
Located in Virum, DK
Four Danish Régence dark stained (3) and birchwood (1) side chairs, circa 1740.
Category
Mid-18th Century European Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Birch
Pair of Regency Period Window Seats
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality Regency period Mahogany 'Gillows influenced ' window seat. Each having reeded decoration to the fronts, stuff-over upholstery, raised on out swept feet, terminating in...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
20th Century Italian Regency Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of English Regency Mahogany Stools with Saber Legs and Custom Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Regency period mahogany rectangular stools from the 19th century with saber legs and custom upholstery. This exquisite pair of English Regency period mahogany stool...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of English Regency 19th Century Mahogany Stools with Turned Spindle Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Regency period mahogany stools from the 19th century with turned spindle shaped legs and linen upholstery. This pair of English Regency period mahogany stools, dati...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Brass
Set 8 Regency Dining Chairs Two Arms Six Sides
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful Set of 8 (6 + 2) Regency Rosewood / Simulated Dining Chairs.
Here we Have a Quality Set of Dining Chairs, the Front and Back legs Being of a Sabre Form.
The Carver Chairs F...
Category
1980s Vintage Regency Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Baker Regency Style Burl Wood Klismos Dining Armchairs, 12 Available
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Magnificent English Regency style klismos armchairs or dining chairs made by Baker Furniture. Featuring handcrafted frames covered with dramatic burl wood veneers. The klismos form c...
Category
20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Burl, Fabric, Wood
Barnini Oseo Reggenza Swivel Office Chair
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely Barnini Oseo - 'Reggenza' swivel office chair, scrolled high back, upholstered in buttoned oxblood leather with gilt studwork, arm terminals ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Regency Seating
Materials
Iron
Antique Tufted Velvet French Regency Window Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring old-world elegance into your modern home with this beautiful, neoclassical inspired window bench. Attributed to the French Regency period, the seafoam hued tufted velvet uphols...
Category
Early 20th Century French Regency Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Hardwood
Set of Six English Regency Brass Inlaid Dining Chairs with Two Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A superb British set of six brass inlaid Regency Revival dining chairs, of well-shaped Klismos outline, dating from the early 20th century. These chairs have been masterfully hand cr...
Category
Early 20th Century English Regency Seating
Materials
Brass
Regency Style Leather Upholstered Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Regency Style Leather Upholstered Sofa, on four casters. 32" H x 57" W x 26.5" D; seat: 18" H.
Category
20th Century Regency Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
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 ...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Rattan, Ebony
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...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Elm, Yew
Antique English Regency Hand-Painted Cane-Back Medallion Armchairs- Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique English Regency Hand-Painted Cane-Back Medallion Armchairs- Pair
These antique caned chairs showcase the exquisite elegance and craftsmanship of the Regency era. The frames ...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood, Paint
Antique Regency Oak Scroll Armchair, Early 19th Century Elbow Chair
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE ELBOW CHAIR
A handsome and generous chair made from solid oak with peg joints, carved scrolling arms, a shaped backrest, a solid seat and legs united by an ‘H’ stretcher.
...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Oak
Vintage Regency Carved Knot Tufted Low Stool
Located in west palm beach, FL
Experience elegance with our Vintage Regency Carved Knot Tufted Low Stool. This American-style treasure showcases intricate carving and plush tufted upholstery, adding a touch of sop...
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Regency Tufted Gilt Bench
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of opulence to your space with our Vintage Regency Tufted Gilt Bench. American-crafted and exquisitely designed, this bench combines classic Regency style with tufted uph...
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Regency Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Stylish Faux Bamboo Regency Armchair with Chocolate Brown Leather Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sophisticated faux bamboo armchair newly upholstered in chocolate leather and finished with brass nailheads. arm height 27
Category
1970s American Vintage Regency Seating
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
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 back stretcher is decorated with ornate ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Vintage Regency Carved Swan Head Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace the grace and elegance of classic American design with this Pair of Vintage Regency Carved Swan Head Lounge Chairs. Crafted with exquisite detail and inspired by timeless reg...
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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 cherub/putti motif. Ebonized frame with golden Greek key patterns and striping. W...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Regency quality mahogany desk chair having a quality figured mahogany top rail and centre splat, elegant carved mahogany shaped open arm, newly reupholstered drop in seat in ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Other
Fine English Regency Antique Mahogany Curule Curved Chair Bench c. 1815
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FINE REGENCY CARVED MAHOGANY CURULE BENCH
England, circa 1815
Item # 403PHK02S
Inspired by Greek antiquity, the present example is a very finely made "curule" bench of the Regency p...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
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...
Category
20th Century English Regency Seating
Materials
Leather
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 ...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Regency Klismos Chairs, attributed to Gillows, early 19th century
Located in London, GB
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.
Why we like them
The...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage Regency Shepard’s Crook High Back Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Classic Elegance: Pair of Vintage Regency Shepard’s Crook High Back Chairs - Elevate your space with timeless sophistication and unmatched comfort. These exquisite chairs embody the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, 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...
Category
Late 20th Century Regency Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Scroll Armed Chair
Located in Altrincham, GB
Regency Mahogany Scroll Armed Chair with gadrooned back bar turned legs and upholstered seat - 20"w x 22"d x 33.5"h (19" to seat)
Category
1820s English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Regency Chairs, attributed to George Bullock
Located in London, GB
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...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Hardwood
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.
Category
1940s British Vintage Regency Seating
Materials
Ebony, Mahogany, Giltwood
Kindel Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Fruitwood Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Regency Louis XVI style "Belvedere" dining chairs
By Kindel Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved fruitwood frames, with upholstered seats.
Measures:
Sid...
Category
1960s American Vintage Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Set Of Six “Theodore Alexander” Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
We are delight to ofer for sell this beautiful set of Six “Theodore Alexander” leather dining chairs , timber is some kind of flamed mahogan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Quality set of six antique Regency mahogany dining chairs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality set of six antique Regency mahogany dining chairs, having a quality figured mahogany bar back drop in seats, standing on elegant reeded tapering legs to the front and out swe...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Mahogany
English Regency Style Mahogany Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of eight English Regency style mahogany dining chairs, nicely detailed with turned fluted front legs and curved back with carved decoration. Sturdy and well constructed. Origin...
Category
Early 20th Century British Regency Seating
Materials
Brass
Wonderful set of four antique Regency mahogany dining chairs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Wonderful set of four antique Regency mahogany dining chairs, having a figured mahogany top carved mahogany centre splat stuff over seats, standing on turned tapering legs to the fro...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Boho Patinated Swedish Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning set of four vintage Boho dining chairs. A chic Swedish style with a contemporary patinated finish. Newly reupholstered in a striped neutral. Acquired from a Palm Beach est...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Regency Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in west palm beach, FL
Transform your dining space with a touch of timeless elegance and American sophistication! This set of six vintage Regency cane back dining chairs exudes classic charm and refinement...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Cane
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...
Category
1990s Italian Regency Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
Vintage Boho Jacquard Fleur De Lys Nailhead Chair and Ottoman
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho chair and ottoman. A chic high back style with a gorgeous neutral Fleur de Lys jacquard upholstery with heavy down cushions. Beautiful hand carved frame with ...
Category
Late 19th Century North American Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
6 Antique Styled By Park English Regency American Cherry Paisley Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of six Antique Styled by Park dining chairs. Made of cherry featuring an open back design with barley twisted and fluted accents and paisley seat.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
The upholstered Alexander X-Frame stool 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...
Category
2010s English Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Silk
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Curule Throne Arm Chair with Lions
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Aesthetic movement ebonized curule throne arm chair with lions. Item features Lion carved armrests, black/ebonized finish, gold gil...
Category
Early 20th Century Regency Seating
Materials
Wood
Elegant Pair of Regency Style Black & Gold Dolphin Motif Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome pair of Regency style armchairs having black frames with gilded dolphin motif decoration on the arms and neutral upholstery. Arm height 25.5
Category
1980s American Vintage Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Wonderful set of six antique regency quality rosewood dining chairs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Wonderful set of six antique regency quality rosewood dining chairs, having a quality rosewood top carved centre splat, drop in seats, standing on elegant reeded tapering legs to the...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Set of Eight Regence - style Leather Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of Eight French High-Back Leather Chairs in the Regence Manner
with original leather - very comfortable.
Structurally very good condition - some wear consistent with age
Category
20th Century French Regency Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Regency Hickory Chair Co. Cane Barrel Back Club Chairs Having Lithe Legs
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful matched pair of cane barrel back club chairs with lithe front legs by Hickory Chair Co. having beautiful, supple original leat...
Category
1960s American Vintage Regency Seating
Materials
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
Pair Regency Arm Chairs Period Mahogany Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair of Mahogany Regency Open Arm Chairs.
Regency Period
These Chairs Stand Upon Tapered Legs, the Front Legs Having Fluted Decoration.
The C...
Category
1980s Vintage Regency Seating
Materials
Mahogany
ANTIQUE FULLY RESTORED REGENCY 1810 CHESTERFiELD SOFA BROWN LEATHER CARVED FRAME
By Chesterfield
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...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Regency Hall Chairs, attributed to Banting and France
By France & Banting 1
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of hall chairs of the Regency period, attributed to Thomas Banting and William France.
England, circa 1820.
Why we like them
These fine hall chairs have a particularly elegant and sophisticated scrolled cartouche design of the backs, with the finest carving and figuring of the timber. Also of great colour and natural patination, these chairs are highly decorative and rare.
Attribution
The design of these chairs is identical to a set of hall chairs...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Hardwood
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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