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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
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...
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1810s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Vintage Regency Wrought Iron Benches - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your outdoor or indoor space with this exquisite pair of vintage Regency wrought iron benches. Featuring elegant scrollwork and a timeless Regency design, these benches combi...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Regency Wrought Iron Benches - a Pair
Vintage Regency Wrought Iron Benches - a Pair
$1,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
STUNNING VINTAGE CHESTERFIELD TUFTED PETROL BROWN LEATHER LIBRARY ARMCHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very comfortable and decorative vintage Chesterfield hand tufted library reading armchair in petrol bro...
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Early 20th Century English Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Regency Mahogany and Ebonized Klismos Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Regency Klismos chair in the manner of Thomas Hope having mahogany ribbed frame with ebonized details, shaped padded back and caned seat, as well as decorative brass ball finials o...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

RESTORED HARRODS LONDON CHESTERFiELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR CLAW & BALL FEET
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original circa 1950’s Harrods London fully restored office or occasional armchair ...
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1950s English Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Maddox Armchair
Located in London, GB
Produced entirely in the UK, this armchair is based on a special commission Howard & Sons model of specifically compact dimensions making it not only highly comfortable but easy to p...
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2010s British Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

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...
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1810s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Wood

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...
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1810s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Rattan, Ebony

Fine Regency Faux Rosewood And Parcel Gilt Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
A very comfortable chair with deep seat and swept back and scrolled arms upholstered in blue damask. The front of the arms with gilded and carved details. The circular tapered legs h...
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1810s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

FINE ANTiQUE EARLY 19TH CENTURY BURR YEW WOOD & ELM COMB BACK WINDSOR ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Elm, Yew

Antique Regency Period Armchair
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Regency period armchair, made in England and dating from around the 1815-1830 period. It is of wonderful quality, with stunning gilt bronze mounts on the armrest an...
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1810s British Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Bronze

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...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Textile, Wood

Vintage Boho Carved Knot Low Stool
Vintage Boho Carved Knot Low Stool
$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Early Pair of 19th Century English Regency Hall Chairs Attributed to Gillows
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine pair of Regency hall / side chairs attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, with carved scallop shell backs, panel seats, raised on reeded column legs. Circa 1820 English.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Wood

Fine Pair Of Regency Style Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
In olive-brown stained wood. Carved in the classic Regency manner with reeded and turned crest rails and back supports, the center one in an openwork interlaced pattern. Scrolled arm...
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20th Century Unknown Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Regence Walnut Canapé
Located in Vista, CA
Regence style canapé in walnut wood. Recently upholstered.
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Regency Schumacher Stripe Louis XV Style Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional pair of vintage Regency Louis XV style chairs. A gorgeous Schumacher strip in brilliant clear colors. Stunning hand carved detail. Acquired from a Palm Bech estate
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Late 20th Century Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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...
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage French Regency Style Medallion Back Armchairs Styled After Henredon
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Regency Style Carved Tufted Medallion Back Fauteuil Armchairs Styled After Henredon Newly Upholstered in Plush Powder-Blu Italian Mohair Gorgeous pair of vintage French Regency armchairs...
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Mid-20th Century French Regency Seating

Materials

Mohair, Wood

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...
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20th Century English Regency Seating

Materials

Leather

A Handsome Late English Regency Paint and Parcel Gilt Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful late English Regency paint and parcel gilt settee with three (3) cushions across the back and having out swept arms each end, it has a single ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paint

Pair Dessin Fournir Partial Gilt, Ebonized Wood and Upholstered Lounge Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Dessin Furniture Partial Gilt, Ebonized Wood and Recently Re-upholstered Lounge Chairs. Come with a paitr of designer pillows as showned. Measures 26.25" in width, 32.5" in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood, Paint

Three Seat Contemporary Bench on Chrome Frame Ilmari Tapiovaara for Stendig, USA
Located in Deland, FL
Equal parts style and comfort this luxurious three-seater bench designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Stendig is the epitome of Contemporary design. The solid chrome frame, in wonderful ...
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1970s American Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Chrome

Antique French Regency Style Caved Walnut Throne Chairs Newly Upholstered, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Regency Style Ornate Caved Walnut Throne Chairs Newly Upholstered in a Burgundy Mohair - Pair Gorgeous Pair of French Regency Style Beautifully Ornate Hand Carved Acanthus Leaf Motif Finely Detailed Walnut High Back Throne...
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Early 20th Century French Regency Seating

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Dessin Fournir Louis XVI Giltwood Arm Chair W Cut Velvet
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Dessin Fournir Louis XVI Giltwood Arm Chair W Cut Velvet
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1990s American Regency Seating

Materials

Giltwood

Mahogany Regency Period Canned Bench
Located in Montreal, QC
Mahogany Regency period canned bench resting on casters. Provenance: estate of Barbara Allen de Kwiatkowski. This was purchased recently and will be pol...
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1820s British Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Régence Style Fruitwood and Upholstered Swivel Bergere Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair Régence Style Fruitwood and Upholstered Swivel Bergere Chairs in great vintage condition. Measure 22" in width, 21" in depth, 27.5" in height. Seat height is 19". Arm height...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Seating

Materials

Fruitwood

Sublime Fully Restored Regency 1810 Sofa Brown Leather Carved Herms Statue Frame
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this very rare fully restored Regency circa 1810 brown leather sofa with hand carved mahogany herms statues A one of kind piece, thi...
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1810s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Leather

SIX VINTAGE HARDWOOD FULLY RESTORED CHESTERFIELD OXBOOD LEATHER DiNING CHAIRS 6
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...
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20th Century English Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Lovely Antique Regency Oak Carved Bergere Armchair with Lions Head Arms Velvet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Regency Oak Bergere armchair with Lions head arms Please note t...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Very Attractive Faux Bois Wheelback Open Arm Chair
Located in North Salem, NY
Wonderfully attractive faux bois wheelback open armchair with a loose cushion. Faux Rosewood finish artistically hand done with gilt details. A smart looking chair for an important r...
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Early 1800s Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Regency Fauteuil with Petit Point Upholstery
Located in Washington, DC
A Regency fauteuil with petit point upholstery.
Category

18th Century French Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Regency Faux Boix Painted Armchairs with Caned Seats
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of period Regency armchairs, featuring a faux bois finish that mimics the appearance of natural wood grain. The chairs are designed with sweeping curved arms that gracefully end...
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19th Century British Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Cane, Wood

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...
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1810s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

John Stuart French Regency Louis XVI Cherry Wood High Back Dining Chairs, Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs By John Stuart USA, Circa 1960s Gorgeous carved cherry wood frames, and purple velvet upholstered seats and back...
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1960s American Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Velvet, Cherry

A Pair of Regency Style Faux Bamboo And Cane Armchairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Fine pair of Regency style faux bamboo armchairs, painted a cream color. Features tub-shaped backs and cane seats. Chairs are raised on four slender legs connected by an X-shaped st...
Category

20th Century European Regency Seating

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Cane

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...
Category

Early 19th Century European Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Marshall & Fields English Regency Brown Orange Barrel Back Club Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Marshall & Fields English Regency Style Tufted Orange/Brown Velvet Barrel Back Club Chair on Rolling Casters. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 30" H x 25" W x 26" D x 18...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Kindel Furniture Regency Carved Fruitwood Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish set of four Regency or Neoclassical style dining chairs By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved fruitwood frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: 20.38"W x 20.25"...
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1960s American Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Fruitwood

Vintage Egyptian Revival Lion Sphinx Wrought Iron Regency Style Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Egyptian Revival Lion Sphinx Wrought Iron Regency Style Arm Chair. Item features a heavy iron frame with cast resin sphinx figures, leather seat, and cross stretcher base. Ci...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

20th Century Regency Style Faux Bamboo Walnut and Re-upholstered Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century Regency Style Faux Bamboo Walnut and Re-upholstered Armchair. Recently re-upholstered with soft flexible feather filled seat cushion. Clean light champagne upholstery...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Walnut

Empire Style Black chair with Gilding and Stripe Velvet
Located in Wichita, KS
Beautiful ebonized and parcel gilded Regency-style armchair. The stripe velvet upholstery is newer. This chair displays a finely carved and gilded tapered legs and arms with a simp...
Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Giltwood, Wood, Upholstery

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...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Set of 12 20th century Regency armchairs, new
Located in Cantù, IT
Set of 12 20th century Regency armchairs, new - Handmade from two types of wood in the year 1980
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20th Century Italian Regency Seating

Materials

Wood

Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Regency quality mahogany desk chair having a quality attractive gadroon and shell carved cresting rail above a shell and scroll carved splat back, elegant shaped reeded arms ...
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19th Century European Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Other

Vintage Regency Louis XVI Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Grace your home with the timeless elegance of this exquisite Vintage Louis XVI Style Settee, a captivating piece that effortlessly blends historical charm with refined sophistication...
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Regency Style Italian Carved Giltwood Camel Form Ottomans / Benches - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of regency style heavily carved fruitwood camels with gilt accents. The damask upholstery is vintage but in very good condition. The feet are carved hooves. They are I...
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Late 20th Century Italian Regency Seating

Materials

Fruitwood, Giltwood

Four English Regency Mahogany & Ebony Inlay Splat Back Dining Side Chairs c1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
Four English Regency Mahogany & Ebony Inlay Splat Back Dining Side Chairs c1830 Measures- 34"H x 20.5"W x 21"D; 19" SH A set of four exquisite antique English Regency dining chairs...
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

A Set of Six Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in London, GB
A set of six Regency mahogany hall chairs with shaped backs and modestly scrolled tops on square seats, on turned tapering front legs Height: 86.5 cm, 34″ Width: 41 cm, 16 1/8″ Dept...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

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...
Category

1830s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

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...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Velvet, Rosewood

Regency Library Chair
Regency Library Chair
$2,446 Sale Price
20% Off
Custom Bespoke Regency Chair
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Fabulous custom bespoke chair. Regency style. Chair was stripped, custom painted, and lacquered over 50 years ago. Everything old is new again! Very current styling. Older upholstery.
Category

20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Regency Pair of Hall Chairs 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...
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1810s Irish Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Antique English Regency Side Chairs with Marquetry Inlays & Caned Seat
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite pair of antique English regency side chairs in beautiful mahogany with very fine marquetry inlays of classical motifs in satinwood. Chairs are embellished with inlaid b...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Small Regency Oak Hall Bench, in the Manner of Bullock
Located in London, GB
A Small Regency Oak Hall Bench, in the manner of Bullock With turned bolster lotus leaf supports, above a panelled seat with a frieze of half r...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Oak

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 ...
Category

19th Century British Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Regency Style Distressed Rams Head Armchairs Dining Chairs Circa 1930s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
We have two identical pairs of these chairs. Ask if you want a second pair and we can discount them. This is a gorgeous pair of rams head Regency style chairs that can be used at the...
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1930s French Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Walnut

Pair Antique Regency Arm Chairs in Rosewood Dining Chair
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning Pair of Regency Rosewood Chairs. These chairs having ring turned and carved front legs. The centre rail of typical Regency design an...
Category

1980s Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Rosewood

Quality Antique Regency Pair of Figured Mahogany Desk/Carver Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique regency pair of figured mahogany desk/carver chairs having a figured mahogany shaped top rail, carved centre splat, shaped open arms with scrolled ends and carved scr...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Other

Pair of Regency Style Upholstered Bergères Chairs By Council Gilded Dolphins
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic pair of gilded and mahogany chairs done in the regency style. The chairs are in good original condition and may show minor signs of age and use on upholstery, but...
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Early 2000s American Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

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...
Category

1830s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

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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