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.
Bernhardt Regency Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs Set of Four
By Bernhardt
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of four Regency or Neoclassical style dining chairs By Bernhardt USA, Circa Late 20th Century Carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: 18.25"W...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Magnificent Vintage Armchair with Cut Velvet Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A show stealer elegant armchair for use in the livingroom or at a fancy desk having carved mahogany shield back and curved arms with upholstered arm rests. ...
Velvet, Mahogany
Mario Buatta X-Form Bench
By Mario Buatta, Deangelis
Located in New York, NY
Made by DeAngelis for Mario Buatta; with rectangular fixed cushion over the X-form frame, all upholstered in a salmon pink and woven cotton. Bearing DeAngelis label to underside. Co...
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Regency Hand Painted Sheraton Satinwood Cane Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage Regency Sheraton satinwood cane bench is a hand-painted masterpiece that exudes elegance and sophistication. The intricate detailing and graceful design make it a stando...
Upholstery, Cane, Satinwood, Feathers
Pair of Brass and Sheepskin Swivel Barstools by Charles Hollis Jones
By Hudson Rissman, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous pair of polish brass swivel “Sammy Davis” barstools originally designed for Sammy Davis in the 1960’s. The stools are part of the “Ball Line...
Brass
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 ...
Cane, Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Hall Chair with Armorial Crest
Located in Essex, MA
The chair back with oval crest with painted monogram over a tapered splat with coat of arms , wood seat raised on circular tapered legs. From the Estate Of Drue Heinz. Sutton Place. ...
Yew
Set of Four Regency Style Klismos Dining Chairs, Mahogany, 1950s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
Set of Four Regency Style Klismos Dining Chairs, Mahogany, 1950s. This set of four dining chairs is built from solid mahogany with a warm honeyed finish. The design draws on the Reg...
Fabric, Mahogany
$1,121Sale Price / set|25% Off
English Regency Dining Accent Chairs Ebonized Pair
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 English Regency...
Cotton, Wood
19th Century English Regency Red Lacquered Loveseat with Velvet Upholstery
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency style (19th Cent) red lacquer and gilt trimmed loveseat with cane upholstery and green embossed back panel.
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Italian Regency Savonarola Curule Wrought Iron Throne Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Regency Savonarola Curule wrought iron throne lounge chairs - a Pair. Item features curule x-form frames, solid brass finials and "bell" fe...
Brass, Iron
$10,900
Rare Specimen Burl Oak Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
An exceptional one-of-a-kind estate-made vernacular armchair crafted to show off an ancient specimen oak burl. The front of the chair is of Regency design, with sinuous curved arms a...
Oak
Antique Pair Of Regency Rosewood Side Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
A fine quality pair of antique Regency rosewood side chairs having beautiful rosewood top rails with elegant sweeping backs. The chairs retain their original Regency form with decora...
Rosewood
Vintage Regency Style Ottomans Newly Reupholstered in Black & White Velvet, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Regency Style Ottomans with Scrolled Bases and Newly Reupholstered in Black & White Velvet Polka Dot Fabric - Pair This exquisite pair of vintage French Regency ...
Velvet, Hardwood
French Regency Mahogany Upholstered Bench with Original Brass Casters Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
French Regency mahogany upholstered bench with serpentine skirt, foliage carved knee, and terminating on the original brass casters. Bench is covered in white muslin with horse hair ...
Brass
Antique 20th C. Regency Style Mahogany Footstool Striped Floral Brocade Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
This elegant antique mahogany footstool beautifully showcases the refined proportions and graceful curves of the Empire and Regency style movements. Modeled in a classic Grecian curu...
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century English Regency Burl Elm Bench with Upholstered Seat
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency style (20th Century) burl elm bench with upholstered rectangular seat on turned reeded legs with casters.
Brass
Regency Ebonised and Parcel Gilt Armchair
Located in London, GB
A Regency ebonised and parcel-gilt armchair, with lyre back and Bargello flame stitch upholstery.
Beech
Late 20th Century Regency Trellis Wrought Iron Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite example of antique wirework, this charming bench captures the romantic spirit of a French garden. Meticulously hand-crafted from wrought iron, its impossibly airy and in...
Wrought Iron
$1,674 / set
A Pair of Regency Elbow Chairs, Hall Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Regency Elbow Chairs, Hall Chairs These beautiful chairs are made in Oak, they have newly covered loose cushions, in a regency stripe in blue and grey. They are in good c...
Oak
$2,246
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
Pair of English Regency Armchairs, Mahogany & Cane, Velvet Seats
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Regency-style (modern) mahogany fan back Armchairs with cane back & sides with rust-colored velvet upholstered seat cushions and arm rests (PRICED AS Pair)
Velvet, Cane
Vintage Regency Wrought Iron Peacock Salon Chairs After Salterini - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Channel the romance of a classic Italian garden with this stunning pair of vintage peacock chairs, crafted in the iconic style of John Salterini. Each chair features a magnificent, f...
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Carved Regency Style Walnut Chair with Scrolled Arms
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A lovely Louis XV chair with a framed back adorned with frieze and carved scroll with rosette on the center front apron. This beautiful large French solid walnut elbow chair has shap...
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century English Regency Club Chair with Walnut & Upholstery
Located in Queens, NY
"English Regency-style (19th Century) walnut club chair with scroll arms and rounded high back. Casters show age and are not round. Missing a caster."
Upholstery, Walnut
$5,397 / item
English Armchair - Carved Coat of Arms
Located in Westwood, NJ
An exceptionally well hand-carved mahogany library armchair, the back in the shape of a ship's transom carved with a Coat of Arms centered by the Spencer crest and flanked by Victory wreaths. Inspired by a Regency original. Dimensions: 27.25" W x 25" D x 44.25" H Seat height - 21" Arm height - 26" Antique Buffalo...
Leather, Wood
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...
Upholstery, Wood
Set Of Four Regency Mahogany Armorial Hall Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Shield form back with eagle head terminals. Central armorial and wood seat. Raised on circular reeded tapered legs with X form stretchers.
Mahogany
19th Century French Carved Regency Walnut Chair with Fabulous Hoof Feet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A lovely Louis XV chair with a framed back adorned with frieze and carved scroll having rosette on the center front apron. This beautiful large French solid walnut elbow chair has sh...
Upholstery, Walnut
$6,481Sale Price|20% Off
SMALL REGENCY STYLE HAND DYED RESTORED WHiSKY BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Regency style vintage hand dyed cigar brown leather Chesterfield Tufted Gun or Club sofa. Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price. A very good looking well made and decorative piece, think Gentleman's Regency Shooting club...
Leather
Handsome Set of Four Regency Style Leather Library Chairs. Priced per chair Chic
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome set of four Regency style leather library chairs with tufted backs. Priced per chair. Would look fantastic in a library or office. Great in sets of four. Very comfortable.
Leather, Hardwood
$950 / set
Regency Style Leather Footrests
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage style ottomans with leather seats and wrought iron frames. Please confirm location.
Iron
Hand Carved Wooden Elephant Accent Chair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Bring a touch of whimsy and artistry to your space with this Hand Carved Wooden Elephant Accent Chair, painted in white. Featuring intricat...
Wood
$6,739 / 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
$2,614Sale Price / set|20% Off
SIX VINTAGE ENGLISH REGENCY EBONISED SABRE LEG GREEN VELVET DINING CHAiRS 6
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely set of six English Regency style Ebonised Sabre leg dining chairs with Green velvet upholstery w...
Wood
Pair of English Regency Style Carved Oak Klismos Chairs with Horseshoe Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Regency style oak Klismos chairs from the 19th century, with carved scrolling decor, geometric inlay and old fabric. Created in England during the 19th century, each of this pair of Regency style Klismos chairs features a horseshoe back adorned with carved scrolling motifs. The upper rail is inlaid with two-toned medallions depicting stylized rosettes and the knees with quadrilobes. The horseshoe back is supported by striking Corinthian columns. The seats are covered with a red fabric decorated with various animals including lions and foxes. The ensemble is raised on four legs, the front ones being straight and faceted while the back ones are saber. One of the chairs is mounted on petite casters. With their graceful Regency style lines and dark oak patina, this pair of English Klismos...
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Pair of English Regency Mahogany Reeded and Upholstered Armchairs, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English Regency mahogany upholstered seat armchairs with carved reeded diamond form splat backs, foliate medallions, incised scrolled...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Handsome Set of Four Regency Style Leather Library Chairs. Priced per chair Chic
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome set of four Regency style leather library chairs with tufted backs. Priced per chair. Would look fantastic in a library or office. Great in sets of four. Very comfortable.
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century Regency Rosewood and Brass Marquetry Inlaid Scroll End Day Bed
Located in Sofia, BG
A Regency rosewood and brass marquetry inlaid scroll end daybed in red leather, with ribbed and gadrooned mouldings, on swept legs terminating in leaf and scroll cast brass sabot and...
Rosewood
Set of 4 Early 19th Century English Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs, circa 1820
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of four mahogany Regency style dining chairs, consisting of one armchair and three side chairs with upholstered seats. Recently upholstered. Q...
Mahogany
Gianfranco Ferre Home Regency Style Arm Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Gianfranco Ferre Home Regency Style Arm Chair.
Suede, Wood
Unusual Regency Mahogany and Brass Campaign Chair
Located in Essex, MA
An unusual chair with arched back newly caned. The sides newly caned and the sides swing open to access easily. Raised on square section legs and very l...
Brass
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 craftsmansh...
Cane, Wood, Paint
$3,367Sale Price / set|25% Off
GROSFELD HOUSE Armchairs Carved Rosewood
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Cotton, Rosewood
Set of Ten English Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs With Leather Seats, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Ten English Regency mahogany dining room chairs with carved molded edge rails, tapered circular splat backs, removable leath...
Leather, Mahogany
French Régence Giltwood Wingback Armchair with 19th Century Tapestry, Early 18th
Located in PARIS, FR
This elegant Régence wingback armchair is crafted in finely carved gilt wood and retains its original sculptural presence characteristic of early 18th-century French seating. The fra...
Textile, Tapestry, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Baker Furniture English Regency Rolled Arm Sofa of Loveseat
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous English Regency style rolled arm sofa, settee, or loveseat By Baker Furniture USA, Circa Early 21st Century Beautiful gray upholstery, with carved cerused oak legs. Me...
Upholstery, Oak
$2,940Sale Price|30% Off
William IV Leather and Mahogany Desk Chair England 1830s
Located in Hudson, NY
Handsome sculptural and comfortable. Those three words best tell the story of this wonderful example of an English, William IV, leather and carved mahogany chair from the 1830's It ...
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
$10,892Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Regency 1810 Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchair Reading Slope
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
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
Kittinger Regency Carved Mahogany Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Regency style side chairs or dining chairs By Kittinger USA, Circa 1960s Carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats and backs. Measures: 22"W x 25.5"D x 36...
Upholstery, Mahogany
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
Regency Mahogany Desk Chair / Armchair Circa 1810
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant early 19th century English mahogany armchair from the Regency period Very beautiful base decorated with fluting as well as beautiful carved armrests The backrest has a beaut...
Mahogany
$430Sale Price|20% Off
NICELY CRAFTED REGENCY STYLE DRESSiNG TABLE OR PIANO STOOL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely brand new exdisplay Regency style dressing table or Piano stool with a carved Beech wood frame a...
Upholstery, Beech
18c Style Regency Giltwood & Tufted Cut Velvet Footstool Ottoman X Bench
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18c Style Regency Giltwood & Tufted Cut Velvet Footstool Ottoman X Bench.
Walnut, Giltwood
William IV Bergere finished with Goat Skin Leather
Located in London, GB
As a LAPADA dealer I always have a large stock of Chesterfield sofas and chairs ranging from early 19thC through to present day. We also ...
Goatskin, Leather, Cane
$2,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Tall Pair Minton Spidell Style Italian Regency Rococo Wing Back Dining Chairs
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish pair of Italian Regency Rococo tall slender dining chairs with wing-backs, cabriole legs, and quality craftsmanship. Circa Mid-20th century. These chairs measure 46.5" T x...
Upholstery, Wood
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
Antique English Regency Pair Rosewood Side Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
A fine pair of Regency rosewood side chairs dating to circa 1825. These elegant English chairs are well proportioned and display the clean, refined lines associated with the Regency...
Rosewood
Early 19th Century Barrel Back Armchair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An elegant and comfortable English Regency period barrel back armchair, raised on square tapered legs with brass caps and castors. Traditionally reupholstered and recovered in a pin...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,485Sale Price / set|20% Off
EIGHT VINTAGE ENGLISH REGENCY EBONISED SABRE LEG GREEN VELVET DiNING CHAIRS 8
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely set of eight English Regency style Ebonised Sabre leg dining chairs with Green velvet upholstery...
Wood