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.
Vintage Regency Gregorius Pineo Dining Chairs in Fortuny Upholstery - Set of 6
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of timeless luxury to your dining space with this set of 6 vintage Regency Gregorius Pineo dining chairs. Upholstered in exquisite Fortuny fabric, these chairs blend rega...
Upholstery, Wood
FOUR VINTAGE ENGLISH REGENCY EBONISED SABRE LEG GREEN VELVET DINING CHAiRS 4
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely set of four English Regency style Ebonised Sabre leg dining chairs with Green velvet upholstery ...
Wood
English Regency Style Mahogany Scroll Armchair
Located in Southampton, NJ
An antique English Mahogany accent armchair newly upholstered in peacock royal blue Damask with turned legs dating to the Regency period from 1830. Seat: 17" H.
Damask, Mahogany
Exhibition Quality Set Of Eight Antique Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Exhibition quality set of eight antique Regency mahogany dining chairs consisting of a pair of elbow chairs and six single chairs, exhibition quality mahogany and original magnificen...
Mahogany
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
Vintage Regency Greek Key Hand Painted Cane Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introducing our Vintage Regency Greek Key Hand-Painted Cane Chair: a masterpiece of craftsmanship and design. This chair showcases a classic Greek key pa...
Upholstery, Cane
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
$2,450 / set
Vintage Regency Keyhole Barstools - Set of 3
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unveil a trio of spectacular Vintage Regency Keyhole Barstools, destined to become the focal point of any sophisticated entertainment area. These stools boast a truly unique "keyhole...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Eight Vintage Hardwood Fully Restored Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs 8
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of eight Regency style vintage fully restored Chesterfield aged cigar brown leather dining chairs in mahogany. An absolutely...
Leather, Hardwood
Original Regency 1810-20 Chesterfield Walnut Framed Green Library Tub Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this super rare, original circa 1810-1820 Regency Chesterfield green velour library armchair A very well made and unique armchair, originally de...
Walnut
Pair Regency Arm Chairs Bergere Backs
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a refined pair of Regency Revival arm chairs Circa 1930 on this pair Elegant tub-shaped back with a gently curved top rail Classic cane panel backs, adding lightness ...
Mahogany
$3,415
Regency slipper chair
Located in Batley, GB
An early 19th century Regency slipper chair of generous proportions. Raised on nicely turned tall front legs with splayed rear legs all capped with brass casters. English c1830 The ...
Linen, Walnut
Vintage Regency Cane Fireside Fauteuil Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Grace your interior with the refined elegance of this Vintage Regency Cane Fauteuil Chair. Handcrafted with a beautifully carved wood frame and a sculpted caned back, this piece capt...
Upholstery, Cane
Rare Fully Restored Regency Show Framed Carved Hardwood Brown Leather Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored cigar brown hand dyed leather Regency show framed armchair A very good looking and nicely refurbished piece. This i...
Leather
$1,844Sale Price|50% Off
Pair of Early 19th Century Regency Period Mahogany & Satinwood Stringing Stools
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Pair of Early 19th-Century Mahogany Stools with Satinwood Stringing A pair of early 19th-century mahogany stools featuring exquisite satinwood stringing. These pieces retain their e...
Mahogany
ELEGANT ViNTAGE GILLOWS REGENCY STYLE HARDWOOD SABER LEG OFFICE DESK CHAIr
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very elegant English Regency Gillow's style office desk armchair with saber legs Please note the deli...
Hardwood
$4,000 / item
Armchairs English Set of Four 19th Century England
Located in New York, NY
Armchairs English Set of Four 19th Century England. A set of 4 armchairs made in England during the Regency period 19th Century. Frame made in mahogany wit...
Mahogany
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 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
Regency circa 1815 Fluted Barrel Back Leather Wing Armchair and Matching Stool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original hand dyed Regency circa 1815 fluted barrel back armchair and matching footstool A lovely pair and of the finest quality ...
Leather, Hardwood
$2,800 / set
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...
Upholstery, Wicker, Wood
$950 / set
Regency Style Leather Footrests
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage style ottomans with leather seats and wrought iron frames. Please confirm location.
Iron
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
$2,398Sale Price|20% Off
Regency Library Chair
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb Regency library armchair in rosewood, raised on saber legs with foliate carving to the curve and base of the arms. Original dark green velvet...
Velvet, Rosewood
19th Century, Pair of English Regency Lacquered Wood Chairs
Located in IT
19th Century, Pair of English Regency Lacquered Wood Chairs The pair of chairs was made in the Regency period, around the beginning of the 19th century in England. The wooden structu...
Wood
Large and Imposing Regency Nautical Chair Made for the Alliance Assurance Comp
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large and imposing Regency nautical chair made for the Alliance assurance company, the rectangular leather covered back, padded arms and seat surmoun...
Leather, Wood
$19,808
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
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
Hekman Furniture Regency Faux Bamboo Armchairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of English Regency style armchairs or tub chairs By Hekman Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved bamboo form walnut frames, with cane seats, and removable upholstered ...
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Cane, Walnut
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
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
FINE ANTiQUE REGENCY HUMPBACK STYLE RESTORED BROWN LEATHER SOFA ARMCHAIR SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored vintage hand dyed Cigar Brown leather Humpback Antique style three piece suite...
Leather
Vintage Regency Jacquard Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your living space with this exquisite Vintage Regency Jacquard Ottoman, epitomizing American elegance and sophistication. Crafted with intricate jacquard fabric and timeless ...
Upholstery, Wood
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
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
Regency Serpentine Hand Dyed Restored Whisky Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Regency circa 1810-1820 hand dyed cigar brown leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield club sofa This sofa is as rar...
Leather, Hardwood
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
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
$12,720Sale Price|20% Off
Gilded Cane English Regency Settee C 1810 with Original Horsehair Cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning, all original, Regency gilt caned settee, expertly crafted and finished in lustrous black lacquer with refined gilt gold accents. Reflecting the classical influence of early...
Cane, Wood, Giltwood
Regency Mahogany Bergere Leather Library Chair 1810-1820 Georgian Red Armchair
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous, fine and extremely rare mahogany and leather Regency bergere library armchair in fabulous antique condition. Most likely crafted around 1810-20 during England’s Regency p...
Brass
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
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
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 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
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
19th Century Set of Eight Regency Period Dining Chairs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century set of eight Regency period dining chairs in light mahogany with enclosed bar backs and ropetwist centre rails. The seats are covered in leat...
Leather, Mahogany
$4,600 / set
20th C Regency x back Dining Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
A striking set of six solid Mahogany parcel gilt X back dining chairs with distinct design elements as seen in the works of Tommi Parzinger. Includes two Gazelle like re-curved arm c...
Wrought Iron
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
Kindel Furniture Style Regency Carved Solid Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Regency style armchairs or dining captain chairs In the manner of Kindel Furniture Manufactured by The Georgetown Galleries and retailed by high-end Chicago reta...
Upholstery, 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
$6,762 / 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
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
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
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
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
Pair Of Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs 1810 Gillows Of Lancaster Country House
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous, fine and very unusual pair of carved mahogany Regency large hall chairs in wonderful condition. Attributed to world-renowned Gillows of Lancaster and likely made around 1...
Mahogany
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
Kindel Furniture Style Regency Carved Solid Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Regency style dining chairs In the manner of Kindel Furniture Manufactured by The Georgetown Galleries and retailed by high-end Chicago retailer John M. Smyth...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of antique Regency mahogany hall chairs in the manner of Gillows
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
A pair of antique Regency mahogany hall chairs, the oval backs with gadrooned scroll carving terminating with domed paterae and supported by a pair of carved scrolls. The tapered boa...
Mahogany
Regency Calamander And Caned Bergere
Located in Essex, MA
Unusual in Calamander wood with square back with caning and under arms and seat. Arms with turned spindle terminal supports. With circular tapered legs with casters.
Brass