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.
Stamped circa 1815 Jennens & Bettridge Ebonsied Mother of Pearl Regency Chair
By Aaron Jennens & T.H. Bettridge
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite fully stamped original circa 1815 Regency Jennens & Bettridge LTD Birmingham ebonised gold leaf painted occasional bergere chair ...
Mother-of-Pearl, Pine
ANTIQUE WiLLIAM IV 1830 BROWN LEATHER HARDWOOD CHESTERFIELD STOOL PIANO BENCH
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare, original William IV Circa 1830, fully restored, Chesterfield Regency chestnut brown leather Piano bench...
Leather, Hardwood
Very Rare Gillows of Lancaster Regency Hardwood Harpist Height Adjustable Chair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this stunning and very rare original Gillows of Lancaster Rosewood height-adjustable Harpist musician stool A very good looking ...
Wood, Beech
Pair of Large Antique Regency Style Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very impressive pair of large antique Regency style armchairs. They were made in England, we would date them to around the 1920’s. They are of very generous proportio...
Fabric, Wood
$2,271
Regency Painted Chair
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A Regency chair with finely painted chinoiserie decoration. Old metal braces - please see photo. Margaret Jourdain's - Regency Furniture illustrates a very similar chair: Fig. 94
Beech
$19,960
The ST. Giles House Stool
Located in London, GB
This fine hall stool with solid mahogany dished seat having on each side a fluted scroll terminal finished with stylistically carved floral paterea, above carved rails with square ca...
Mahogany
Regency X Framed Stool Seat 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Regency style x framed stool Circa 1880 Very comfortable with cushioned seat Offered in great shape ready for home use right away We ship to every corner of the planet - please get i...
Wood
Antique Regency circa 1815 Brown Leather Hardwood Lion's Hairy Paw Footstool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, totally original circa 1810-1820 Regency brown leather with Rosewood frame footstool finished with Lion's hairy paw feet Please n...
Leather, Hardwood
A late Regency Rosewood stool
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Regency Rosewood stool, of long rectangular form, the turned tapering legs terminating in the original brass castors, reupholstered in d...
Leather, Rosewood
Early 19th Century Rosewood Chair in the Gothic Style
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality Regency rosewood side chair in the Gothic style, the padded high back upholstered in a decorative floral pattern along with the cushioned seat, either side of the hi...
Rosewood
Antique Rector's Prie-Dieu Chair, English, Ecclesiastical Prayer Seat, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique rector's prie-dieu chair. An English, rosewood ecclesiastical prayer seat, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Fascinating display chair, with delightful q...
Wood
Vintage Regency Cast Aluminum Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace the coastal allure of the Mediterranean with this stunning set of four Venetian Grotto-style dining chairs. Drawing inspiration from 18th-century European garden aesthetics a...
Aluminum
Antique Swedish Inlaid Armchair
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique Swedish armchair, dating from around the 1900-1920 period. It is of very fine quality, the frame has lovely geometric inlays of ebony and a black ...
Leather, Wood
$4,750 / set
Set of 10 Regency style X-back dining chairs
Located in Houston, TX
A commanding set of Regency-style Oak X-Back dining chairs. Elevate your space with these expertly crafted from solid oak. These chairs masterfully blend rustic warmth with a refin...
Oak
Set of 4 Antique French Régence Style Gold Leaf Armchairs, Circa 1885.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 4 Antique French Régence Style Gold Leaf Armchairs, Circa 1885.
Wood, Silk
Pair Regency Style Ebonised Window Seats
Located in Lymington, GB
A very well-drawn, highly decorative and sophisticated pair of Regency-style window seats. Finely decorated by hand, in grey, with anthemions (anthemia) and lines on an ebonised grou...
Zebra Hide, Ebony
Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Elephant Low Stools - a Pair - 2450
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These stunning vintage Regency elephant stools are a statement of artistry and elegance. Crafted in rich cobalt blue ceramic with a lustrous glazed finish, these pieces feature intri...
Ceramic
Period Regency Desk Chair Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Late Regency mahogany desk chair Period Regency chair This chair is raised upon ring turned front legs and sabre back legs Featuring a lift out upholstered seat We have various desks...
Mahogany
Set Of Eight Ebonised Beechwood and Caned Regency Period Dining Chairs
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of Regency painted ebonised beechwood and caned dining chairs, The head rails with rose and plume decoration, over central splats with lions head cartouche. Caned seats below...
Beech
Pair of Antique Regency Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchairs Extending Stools
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of circa 1810-1820 Antique Regency fully restored Chesterfield brown leather hand dyed armchairs with hidden extending footstools A fantastic looking and well made pair, the chairs have been fully restored to include the leather being stripped back and hand dyed six times this wonder cigar brown colour, antiqued, sealed then waxed These chairs are very rare and collectable, it truth I've never seen another with the built in leather topped...
Leather
1960s French Style Gilded X Benches By Karges In Tiger Velvet - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of French regency style x benches by Karges. They have a vintage tiger velvet upholstery. They are both in very good shape.
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Regency Wrought Iron Grape Leaf Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Regency Wrought Iron Grape Leaf Bench, featuring intricate grape leaf details and elegant curves. A timeless piece perfect for adding sophi...
Wrought Iron
Vintage Regency Baker Tufted Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Transform your space with this Vintage Regency Baker Tufted Bench. Crafted with exquisite attention to detail by Baker Furniture, this bench epitomizes American elegance and sophisti...
Upholstery, Wood
SIX VINTAGE HARDWOOD FULLY RESTORED CHESTERFIELD OXBOOD LEATHER DiNING CHAIRS 6
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal house Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of six Regency style vintage fully restored Chesterfield aged Oxblood leather dining cha...
Leather, Hardwood
Set Regency Dining Chairs Mahogany Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Good Set of 8 (6 + 2) Mahogany Regency Bar Back Dining Chairs. Raised upon typical Regency Ring Turned Front Legs, the back legs being of a Sabre form. The Carvers having Shaped Ar...
Mahogany
Pair of Early 19th Century Side Chairs Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning pair of Regency mahogany side chairs attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, each moulded curved back with pierced fluted rail backs...
Leather, Mahogany
FINE PAIR OF ANTIQUE ITALIAN HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER RESTORED THRONE ARMCHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of heavily carved large Antique Italian Carolean throne armchairs in hand dyed brown leat...
Leather, Hardwood
Set of Six Regency Brass Inlaid Faux Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Altrincham, GB
Set of Six Regency Brass Inlaid Faux Rosewood Dining Chairs - with bergere caned seats on front sabre legs - 18"w x 18"d x 34"h (18" to the seat)
Brass
$6,814 / set
Pair of Regency Bedsteps
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A rare and elegant pair of Regency simulated rosewood bedsteps; could be used as interesting occasional tables in a drawing room. The green striped cus...
Wood
Antique French Régence Style Gold Leaf Settee, Circa 1885.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Régence Style Gold Leaf Settee, Circa 1885.
Gold Leaf
Antique Regency Hand-Painted Maple and Cane Dining Chair, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Regency or Early American dining chair or side chair USA, Circa 1900 Carved hand-painted maple frame, with caned seat. Measures: 17"W x 18.25"D x 32"H. Seat hei...
Cane, Maple, Paint
Pair of Antique Regency Quality Carved Figured Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique Regency quality carved figured mahogany hall chairs having quality carved figured mahogany shaped backs with reeded carved scrolls, solid figured mahogany seats stand...
Other
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...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Antique French Régence Style Carved Mahogany Arm Chair, c. Early 19th Century
Located in Westfield, MA
This elegant French arm chair captures the refined curves and carved detailing of the Régence period, blending the boldness of Louis XIV with the emerging grace of Louis XV. Likely d...
Mahogany
Antique Regency Period Mahogany Dining Chairs, Early 19th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Early 19th C Regency period mahogany dining chairs. Each featuring an raised upholstered seat. Additional information: Materials: Mahogany Please note that this item con...
Mahogany
Regency James Klismos Chair
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
Regency James Klismos chairs with turned front legs down to carved lion claw feet. Shown here with hand created tapestry seats and ebonised finish. To be upholstered in client’s own ...
Mahogany
Regency and Campaign Style Carved Eagle Chairs Att. Theodore Alexander, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is unique pair of leather Regency and campaign style carved eagle chairs attributed to Theodore Alexander. They have heraldic needed point cush...
Leather, Upholstery
Antique Regency 1810 Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchair Reading Slope
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning fully restored hand dyed Cigar brown leather, period Regency Chesterfield Library armchair complete with original mahogany...
Brass
Outstanding Quality Antique Regency Set of 8 Carved Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Regency set of 8 carved rosewood dining chairs having a magnificent quality carved rosewood shaped back with a carved centre splat, Bergere seats in perfe...
Other
Antique Regency circa 1810-1820 Claw & Ball Oak Framed Blue Leather Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely hand made in England Regency circa 1810-1820 oak framed Gentleman’s tub armchair with Royal blue leather upholstery A very good looking and d...
Leather, Oak
Pair of Julian Chichester Regency Style Chairs Upholstered in Raw Blue Silk
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Julian Chichester regency style arm chairs newly upholstered in raw blue silk. The ebonized frames are accented with gilt detailing, including decorative rosettes and subt...
Fabric, Wood
$6,500 / set
Similar Pair of French Regence Walnut Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly upholstered in Cheetah fabric. The second chair has slightly different dimensions: 27"w, 20"d, 36.5"h and seat height is 19.5". These chairs are str...
Fabric, Walnut
$1,645Sale Price / set|30% Off
Antique English Regency Mahogany Inlaid Barrel Back Parlor Suite Settee Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Charming 19th Century English Regency Parlor Suite. Features a barrel back form with flared arms. The set is made from mahogany with a foliate inlaid interlaced back, satinwood cro...
Mahogany
English Late Regency William IV Rosewood Leather Bergere, circa 1835
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A fine and elegant circa 1835 English late regency William IV period armchair or bergere of large scale and clean design having solid rosewood frame and buff-colored leather upholste...
Brass
Set Regency Dining Chairs - 10 Walnut Inlay Chair English
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing an absoloutely fantastic set of 10 English Regency style dining chairs hand crafted from walnut with intricate marquetry work to the back splat. The set consists of t...
Walnut
Baker Furniture Regency Solid Cherry Wood Arm Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Regency, Neoclassical, or Empire style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Solid cherry wood frames, with upholster...
Upholstery, Cherry
Baker Furniture Regency Solid Cherry Wood Armchairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Regency style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Solid cherry wood frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: 23.25"W x 23"D...
Upholstery, Cherry
Lovely Pair of Eichholtz Occasional Chairs Ebonized Frames Grey Linen Upholstery
By EICHHOLTZ
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Eichholtz occasional chairs with ebonized frames and grey linen upholstery These are a very well made pair of chairs, the de...
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonised Regency Chair, circa 1815
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning 1815s Mother of Pearl occasional chair. A very well-made and beautiful decorative chair, this is a good collector's find, not too ...
Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Original Regency 1815 Black Leather Hardwood Horseshoe Office Desk Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite original circa 1815 Black leather Regency office chair with sculpted Horseshoe frame ...
Leather, Hardwood
English Regency Style Giltwood and Damask Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency style (20th Century) carved giltwood armchair with padded scroll armrests and grey damask upholstered seat and back with antique brass decorative nails ending with fl...
Brass
Early 19th Century Regency Pair of Hall Chairs by Gillows of Lancaster & London
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century Regency pair of mahogany hall chairs by Gillows of London & Lancaster, the carved moulded back with centred armorial shield surmount...
Mahogany
Black Leather Upholstered English Regency barrel-back chair, circa 1815
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Distinctive English Regency barrel-back library chair, circa 1815, with channeled black leather upholstery and mahogany legs. The deep, wraparound form offers exceptional comfort and...
Brass
Pitzhanger Soane Side Chair
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A Sir John Soane designed arm and side chair of generous proportions. What makes these chairs unusual is the increased width to the main body. The backs have fine interlocking lattic...
Mahogany
Five Beautiful Chairs in antique Regency Style black
Located in Berlin, DE
Five very elegant chairs, solid beech. Straight frame on tapered squares. A Lyramotiv is hand carved in the backrest frame. Classic upholstered seat with fabric.
Wood
$937Sale Price / set|50% Off
Pair Of Carved Mahogany Dolphin Form Armchairs
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of early 20th century hand carved mahogany armchairs with dolphin form arms. Fan design satinwood inlay on top rails. Square tapered legs with satinwood lay terminating in carve...
Wood
PAIR OF ANTIQUE HEAVILY CARVED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER RESTORED THRONE ARMCHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of heavily carved large Antique throne armchairs i...
Leather
Set of Twelve Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Set of twelve early 19th Century Regency mahogany dining chairs with carved scroll detail to top rail, carved fan detail to horizontal splats, and sabre legs. Including a pair of car...
Mahogany
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...
Rosewood
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.
Fabric, Wood