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.
$4,800 / set
Set Of Eight Oak Windsor Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
Arm height 28.25, seat depth 17 in, seat width 16 in. Sturdy comfortable bow back armchairs with turned tapered legs and crinoline stretchers.
Oak
Mid-century Regency inspired newly upholstered benches/ a pair
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a pair of mid-century vintage newly upholstered Regency inspired benches. These benches have been Lacquered white with brass details at the center and the feet. The benches a...
Wood
19th Century Regency Mahogany Window Seat/Stool
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A smart Regency mahogany Stool/Window seat, the raised armrests with elaborate scrolls and S shape supports, the seat with moulded frame and raised on tulip carved tapering legs with...
Brass
Eight Restored Brown Leather Thomas Chippendale Chesterfield Club Armchairs 8
By Chesterfield, Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of eight fully restored Chesterfield tufted armchairs with Thomas Chippendale style fret work carved legs These chairs are a...
Leather
Pair of Armchairs with Red Upholstery of the Regency Period
Located in London, GB
A pair of Regency Period bergères After a Design by Thomas Sheraton Constructed from goncalo alves, the chairs with curved backs supported on reeded front legs and splayed legs t...
Other
Early 19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Leather Stool
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
This early 19th-century Regency period rosewood stool is a charming example of elegant craftsmanship. Its excellent colour and patina speak to its well-preserved condition and the qu...
Leather
A Rare Regency Walnut X Frame Window Seat Early 19th Century, Possibly Russ
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Rare Regency Walnut X Frame Window Seat Possibly Russian Early 19th Century With carved eagle heads over a X stretcher with guilloche carvings and a central medallion. Height 27...
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
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
ANTIQUE RESTORED ELM BROWN LEATHER REGENCY CIRCA 1810-1820 CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAiR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, antique, fully restored original Elm framed Regency circa 1810-1820 hand dyed Chesterfield brow...
Leather, Elm
$7,289
Winged Paw Stool
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A carved and silver gilded Regency style stool supported by four fantastically over-scale winged lion paw feet. To be supplied in a specialist aged leather or upholstered in the clie...
Mahogany
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
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
Set of Four Diminutive English Regency Ebonized and Caned Side Chairs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Ebonized frames with gilt line decoration throughout, each with a rectangular caned back panel, turned and gilt-banded stiles terminating in scrolled ears, a caned seat, and turned t...
Cane, Wood, Paint
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
Set of Four 19th Century English Regency Cane Seat Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 English Regency (19th century) side chairs with turned painted black and gold frames with caned seats and fan-shaped back panels.
Wood
Kindel Furniture Style Regency Carved Solid Mahogany Side Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair Regency style dining chairs or side chairs In the manner of Kindel Furniture Manufactured by The Georgetown Galleries and retailed by high-end Chicago retailer John...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage Boho Carved Knot Low Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of artisan craftsmanship to your space with this Vintage Boho Carved Knot Low Stool. Handcrafted with intricate detail, the stool features a unique interlocking knot desi...
Leather, Textile, Wood
Pair of French Carved Mahogany Armchairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An imposing pair of Louis Philippe Fauteuils Constructed in Honduras Mahogany, standing on swept lappeted gentle 'S' shaped legs to the fro...
Mahogany
Antique Set of Six Quality Regency Carved Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
A fine set of six Regency rosewood dining chairs each displaying elegant flowing lines and refined carved detail. The shaped top rails feature scrolling carved embellishments leading...
Rosewood
$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
A fine pair of Regency mahogany armorial hall chairs attributed Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine pair of Regency mahogany armorial hall chairs attributed Gillows, each with an ogee back supported on C-scrolls and circular dished seat raised on turned and reeded outswept f...
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
$6,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Six English Regency Mahogany Tufted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary set of six English regency dining chairs crafted from mahogany. The chairs feature a rectangular tablet klismos style back rest conjoined to a generous curved seat. Uph...
Fabric, Mahogany
Baker Furniture Style Regency Carved Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Regency style armchairs or dining captain chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany frames, with silk upholstered seats and backs...
Silk, Mahogany
Four Antique Regency Bergere Mother of Pearl Ebonised Side Occasional Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of original circa 1810-1820 Regency bergere ebonised with mother of pearl inlay side chairs A very good looking well made and decorative suite of chairs. In truth, I have never seen a suite of four before, they usually turn up as singles and are rare survivors. This suite has lovely mother of pearl inlay, some great gold leaf painting and the original ebonised finish. The seats are early rattan...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Pair of Antique Regency Berger Mother of Pearl Side Occasional Chairs & Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original circa 1810-1820 Regency bergere ebonised with mother of pearl inlay side chairs and matching tray table A very good looking well made and decorative suite. In truth, they rarely come up for sale in pairs, they usually turn up as singles and are rare survivors. This set has lovely mother of pearl inlay, some great gold leaf painting and the original ebonised finish. The seats are early rattan...
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
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
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
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
Regency Caned Library Chair, c. 1800-1810
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a classic example of a caned Regency Library Bergere. This chair dates to the early 19th century and retains all of its original elements. We have cleaned and polished the or...
Brass
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
FOUR FINE AND ANTIQUE REGENCY BERGERE MOTHER OF PEARL EBONISED SIDE CHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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 chairs 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 suite of chairs...
Rattan, Ebony
$9,584
Irish Regency Stool
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A carved and gilt-wood large Irish design baronial stool, supported by four fantastically over-scale lion paw feet. This over-sized stool serves superbly as a large drawing room coff...
Giltwood
A late Regency rosewood window seat, in the manner of George Oakley
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Regency rosewood window seat, in the manner of George Oakley, of rectangular form, with vase-shaped, upholstered arms, reeded seat rails and tapering gadrooned legs with the original brass castors, the arms carved with bold acanthus scrolls, reupholstered in red fabric with a separate buttoned seat cushion. English, c 1820. See ‘Ackermann’s Regency Furniture and Interiors’ by Pauline Agius and Stephen Jones, Marlborough, 1984, p 132 pl. 116 for a very similar ‘dress sofa...
Rosewood
A large and fine pair of rosewood Regency armchairs
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large and fine pair of rosewood Regency armchairs, each with square backs and shell and scroll carved cresting rail, scrolling lion’s head arm supports and turned, gadrooned legs, ...
Rosewood
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
Four Very Rare Antique Regency circa 1815 Ebonsied Mother of Pearl Side Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this suite of four, exquisite, original circa 1815 Regency, Mother of Pearl inlaid, black lacquered hall sid...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
A Pair of Regency Style Gold and Cream Painted Armchairs
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1900 A pair of Regency style open chairs with painted decoration of cream and gold with sabre legs and finials to the seat rails. Height 90.00 centimetres. Height o...
Wood
Baker Furniture English Regency Carved Maple Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Italian Provincial or English Regency style side chairs or dining chairs By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection Italy, Late 20th Century Solid carved map...
Upholstery, Maple
Set of 8 Mahogany Satinwood Inlaid Baltimore Federal Style Dining Chairs
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Set of 8 Mahogany Satinwood Inlaid Baltimore Federal Style Dining Chairs Dimensions : 40 tall x 24 wide x 23 deep seat height 19 These gorgeous inlaid chairs are definitely a cut ...
Mahogany
Kindel Furniture Style Regency Carved Mahogany Side Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Regency style side chairs or dining chairs In the manner of Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1940s Carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: 20"W x ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$38,500 / set
Regency Era Set of Dining Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
This handsome set of 12 Regency period dining chairs is and exceptional example of Regency furniture in both construction and design. The chairs are crafted of rich mahogany and are ...
Mahogany
Ebonized Regency Wood Side Chair in Black with Stick and Ball Gold Details
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fabulous ebonized black and gold side chair or ballroom chair. Upholstered in a peach and cream floral striped fabric, this petite chair will be great as a side chair, at a dining table, vanity, or in a great room. The spindle back is accented with gold circular carved wood pieces. It reminds us of stick and ball furniture...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Irish George III Neoclassical Inlaid Mahogany Hall Bench, circa 1805
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An exceptional circa 1805 Irish late George III neoclassical hall bench of solid mahogany construction, the rectangular seat with satinwood and ebony 'zigzag' border inlay above flat...
Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood, Paint
Regency English Mahogany Near Pair Elbow Armchairs.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Regency English Mahogany Near Pair Elbow Armchairs. These English Regency style elbow chairs with upholstered seats were made in the 19th Century. The two armchairs are a near pair...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of English Regency Faux Bamboo Armchairs with Cane Seats and Cushions
Located in Atlanta, GA
A well-proportioned pair of English Regency armchairs crafted in faux bamboo, reflecting the early 19th-century English fascination with chinoiserie and light, architectural forms. ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Cane, Wood
Mid-Century Regency Style Faux Bamboo Legs Mahogany and Upholstered Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century Regency Style Faux Bamboo Legs Mahogany and Upholstered Armchair. Dimensions: 23" in width, 19" in depth and 33 inches in height.
Mahogany, Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Regency quality mahogany desk chair having a quality carved mahogany top rail, shaped carved mahogany centre splat, scroll shaped open arms, newly reupholstered drop in seat ...
Mahogany
$2,126 / set
Set of Four Antique Regency Period Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A fantastic set of four antique Regency period dining chairs. They were made in England, and they date from around 1820-1830. The quality is outstanding, they are very sturdy and su...
Cotton, Wood
Antique Regency Quality Carved Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Regency quality carved mahogany desk chair having a quality shaped carved top rail, carved mahogany shaped splat to the centre, scroll sha...
Other
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Quality Baker Furniture Carved French Regency X Form Carved Walnut Bench
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Baker Furniture French Regency style bench exemplifies the brand’s dedication to fine craftsmanship and timeless design. Featuring an elegant X-form carved walnut base, the benc...
Walnut
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
Kindel Furniture Style Regency Carved Solid Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Regency style dining chairs In the manner of Kindel Furniture Manufactured by The Georgetown Galleries and retailed by high-end Chicago retailer John M. Smyt...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Kindel Furniture Style Regency Carved Mahogany Side Chairs, Set of Three
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of three Regency style side chairs or dining chairs In the manner of Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1940s Carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: 20...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
Rare English Regency Double Caned Chinoiserie Armchair with Leather Cushions
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Marvelous luxurious Regency style club or armchair having black and gold chinoiserie frame, double caned body in amazing condition, and two down filled cognac colored soft kid leathe...
Leather, Wood
Mahogany Side Chair in Brunschwig & Fils Equestrian Upholstery
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Southampton, NJ
An antique Edwardian side desk chair of carved mahogany featuring Neoclassical and Regency design elements in the reeded column central splat backrest with carved Acanthus leaf and f...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Carved Oak Regency Period X-Frame Stool Possibly by George Bullock
Located in London, GB
A Regency period X-frame stool Possibly by George Bullock Constructed from indigenous oak--a wood typically used by the renowned cabinetmaker George Bullock--this stool of elegan...
Oak
Century Furniture Regency Cane Seat Armchairs Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on "Read More" or "View More Details" below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing is from 1st Dibs and they normally s...
Cotton, Wood