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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
Vintage Regency Knot and Rope Settee
Vintage Regency Knot and Rope Settee

Vintage Regency Knot and Rope Settee

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Add a touch of regal elegance to your space with this stunning vintage Regency knot and rope settee. Featuring an intricately carved wooden frame with twisted rope detailing, this se...

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Late 20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Regency Hand Painted Tromp L’oiel Swag Arm Chairs, a Pair
Vintage Regency Hand Painted Tromp L’oiel Swag Arm Chairs, a Pair

Vintage Regency Hand Painted Tromp L’oiel Swag Arm Chairs, a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fabulous pair of vintage Regency arm chairs. Brilliant hand painted Tromp l,oiel swag detail. Blue velvet seats with thr chic patina from time. Purchased in Italy and brought to th...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Seating

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Original Giltwood Famboo Regency Bergere Chairs with Period Gold Gilding
Pair of Original Giltwood Famboo Regency Bergere Chairs with Period Gold Gilding

Pair of Original Giltwood Famboo Regency Bergere Chairs with Period Gold Gilding

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original Regency circa 1810 giltwood famboo chairs A very good looking and collectable pair of occasional chairs. These have the original and now distressed giltwood finish, the frames are famboo which means fake bamboo, at the latter part of the 18th to the early part of the 19th century Chinese furniture...

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1810s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of English Regency Style Mahogany Ladders
Pair of English Regency Style Mahogany Ladders

Pair of English Regency Style Mahogany Ladders

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of English Regency style (19th Century) provincial mahogany ladder back armchairs with slip seats.  

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19th Century Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Similar Pair of French Regence Walnut Armchairs
Similar Pair of French Regence Walnut Armchairs

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...

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17th Century French Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Antique Regency Berger Mother of Pearl Side Occasional Chairs & Table
Pair of Antique Regency Berger Mother of Pearl Side Occasional Chairs & Table

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...

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1810s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Pine

ANTIQUE FULLY RESTORED REGENCY 1810 CHESTERFiELD SOFA BROWN LEATHER CARVED FRAME
ANTIQUE FULLY RESTORED REGENCY 1810 CHESTERFiELD SOFA BROWN LEATHER CARVED FRAME

ANTIQUE FULLY RESTORED REGENCY 1810 CHESTERFiELD SOFA BROWN LEATHER CARVED FRAME

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare, fully restored Regency circa 1810 brown leather Chesterfield tufted sofa with hand carved Wa...

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1810s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Fine and Rare Pair of Regency Mahogany Benches, Early 19th Century
Fine and Rare Pair of Regency Mahogany Benches, Early 19th Century

Fine and Rare Pair of Regency Mahogany Benches, Early 19th Century

Located in Sheffield, MA

A fine and rare pair of Regency mahogany benches. Early 19th Century The scrolled ends with cushion-moulded rails with a central design, above saber legs ending with scrolled tip...

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19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Regence  Walnut Canapé
Regence  Walnut Canapé

Regence Walnut Canapé

Located in Vista, CA

Regence style canapé in walnut wood. Recently upholstered.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Walnut

English Regency Mahogany Upholstered Piano Stool, Circa 1810
English Regency Mahogany Upholstered Piano Stool, Circa 1810

English Regency Mahogany Upholstered Piano Stool, Circa 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

English Regency mahogany piano stool with a swivel seat, carved molded edge and terminating on the original splayed ringed legs with connecting stretchers. Stool has been upholstered...

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1810s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Very Attractive Faux Bois Wheelback Open Arm Chair
Very Attractive Faux Bois Wheelback Open Arm Chair

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

Pair of English Regency 1840s Mahogany Chairs with Ionic Capitals and Griffons
Pair of English Regency 1840s Mahogany Chairs with Ionic Capitals and Griffons

Pair of English Regency 1840s Mahogany Chairs with Ionic Capitals and Griffons

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of English Regency period mahogany armchairs from the mid 19th century, with ionic capitals, griffon arms and paw feet. Created in England during the second quarter of the 19t...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

A late Regency rosewood window seat, in the manner of George Oakley
A late Regency rosewood window seat, in the manner of George Oakley

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...

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1820s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Rosewood

FOUR FINE AND ANTIQUE REGENCY BERGERE MOTHER OF PEARL EBONISED SIDE CHAIRs
FOUR FINE AND ANTIQUE REGENCY BERGERE MOTHER OF PEARL EBONISED SIDE CHAIRs

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

STUNNING VINTAGE CHESTERFIELD TUFTED PETROL BROWN LEATHER LIBRARY ARMCHAiR
STUNNING VINTAGE CHESTERFIELD TUFTED PETROL BROWN LEATHER LIBRARY ARMCHAiR

STUNNING VINTAGE CHESTERFIELD TUFTED PETROL BROWN LEATHER LIBRARY ARMCHAiR

By Chesterfield

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

Set of Four Regency Rosewood Side Chairs
Set of Four Regency Rosewood Side Chairs

Set of Four Regency Rosewood Side Chairs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Beautifully detailed Regency rosewood side chairs with cheetah print cushions, circa 1810-1820. Set of four.

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1810s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Rosewood

A fine pair of Regency mahogany armorial hall chairs attributed Gillows
A fine pair of Regency mahogany armorial hall chairs attributed Gillows

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...

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1810s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

A pair of rare Regency mahogany hall chairs from the Bateson family
A pair of rare Regency mahogany hall chairs from the Bateson family

A pair of rare Regency mahogany hall chairs from the Bateson family

By Seddon

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A pair of rare Regency mahogany hall chairs from the Bateson family of Belvoir Park, attributed to Seddon and Sons, each with an upright lyre shaped back with broad strapwork edging ...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Antique Regency Chairs & Matching Table from Glenalmond Estate Scotland
Pair of Antique Regency Chairs & Matching Table from Glenalmond Estate Scotland

Pair of Antique Regency Chairs & Matching Table from Glenalmond Estate Scotland

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare suite of two Queen Anne style side chairs with a matching occasional table in the original floral paint circa ...

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1810s Scottish Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Elm

Irish Regency Carved Walnut Armchair
Irish Regency Carved Walnut Armchair

Irish Regency Carved Walnut Armchair

Located in Stamford, CT

An early 19th century Irish Regency carved and upholstered walnut armchair.

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Early 19th Century Irish Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Walnut

A Rare Regency Walnut X Frame Window Seat Early 19th Century, Possibly Russ
A Rare Regency Walnut X Frame Window Seat Early 19th Century, Possibly Russ

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

CHARMING PAIR OF OCCASIONAL HARDWOOD CHAIR WiTH STIPE FABRIC SEAT & STUDS
CHARMING PAIR OF OCCASIONAL HARDWOOD CHAIR WiTH STIPE FABRIC SEAT & STUDS

CHARMING PAIR OF OCCASIONAL HARDWOOD CHAIR WiTH STIPE FABRIC SEAT & STUDS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this gorgeous pair of antique occasional chairs with fabric seats. This pair of chairs are standing on tapered legs with distinguished details on ...

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20th Century English Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Handsome Set of Four Regency Style Leather Library Chairs with Tufted Backs!
Handsome Set of Four Regency Style Leather Library Chairs with Tufted Backs!

Handsome Set of Four Regency Style Leather Library Chairs with Tufted Backs!

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 for games table.

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Late 20th Century Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Rare Regency Walnut Giltwood Curved Kidney Saddle Stool Acanthus Leaf Detailing
Rare Regency Walnut Giltwood Curved Kidney Saddle Stool Acanthus Leaf Detailing

Rare Regency Walnut Giltwood Curved Kidney Saddle Stool Acanthus Leaf Detailing

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Regency walnut and giltwood curved stool with Acanthus leaf carving A rare find, the shape is odd, its slightly smaller at one side...

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19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

A Set of Eight Regency Polychrome-Painted And Parcel-Gilt Dining Chairs
A Set of Eight Regency Polychrome-Painted And Parcel-Gilt Dining Chairs

A Set of Eight Regency Polychrome-Painted And Parcel-Gilt Dining Chairs

By John Gee

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Set of Eight Regency Polychrome-Painted And Parcel-Gilt Dining Chairs. In the manner of John Gee. Comprising a pair of open armchairs and six side chairs. Each with cream painted ...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Wood

19th Century Regency Ebonised Carved Library Chair
19th Century Regency Ebonised Carved Library Chair

19th Century Regency Ebonised Carved Library Chair

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th Century Regency ebonised carved library chair with needlepoint back and seat, of solid wood construction and finely carved details. The arms of t...

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1810s Irish Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Transitional Andrew Gower for Jasper Group Portrait Management Swivel Desk Chair
Transitional Andrew Gower for Jasper Group Portrait Management Swivel Desk Chair

Transitional Andrew Gower for Jasper Group Portrait Management Swivel Desk Chair

By Andrew Gower, Jasper Seating Co.

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Fabulous transitional style portrait swivel and tilt management desk chair by Jasper Group, Elegant lines define portrait's timeless classic design, the serpentine front balances with the arms and the back's soft arc, Beautifully handcrafted by skilled artisans using high-quality materials, This piece blends traditional and modern contemporary design elements, creating a look that's classic yet modern, Will bring a sense of history and elegance to any interior at home or office. Please note I have three chairs available, selling them individually "The price listed is for one chair." Specifications: Upholstery: Black Naugahyde Button detail on the back creates a reverse diamond pattern Maple regency arms hand-carved and shaped Maple carved 5-star base feature prong steel interiors with hooded black double wheel casters Seat has synthetic sheet webbing with high resiliency seat polyurethane foam and Dacron wrap Frame interior is hardwood joined with double dowels Back has polypropylene webbing and polyurethane foam with Dacron wrap Pneumatic seat height adjustment from 17.5" to 21" Swivel 360 degrees Tilt lock and tilt tension adjustment Designed by Andrew Gower...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Seating

Materials

Steel

French Regency Gilded Petite Vanity Bench Newly Reupholstered In Teal Mohair
French Regency Gilded Petite Vanity Bench Newly Reupholstered In Teal Mohair

French Regency Gilded Petite Vanity Bench Newly Reupholstered In Teal Mohair

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique French Regency Gold Gilded Tufted Back Petite Vanity Bench Newly Reupholstered in Italian Emerald Teal Mohair This exquisite antique French Regency vanity bench features a s...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Regency Seating

Materials

Mohair, Giltwood

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.