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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
Luggage Bench Stool in the Regency manner
By Charles Heathcote Tatham
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
Fine hope crossover slatted bench with reeded legs, paterae and turned stretchers. The legs terminating in brass castors. Often used to the base end of a bed and sometimes used as a ...
Category

2010s English Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Four Polished Nickel & Brass Regency Style Dining Chairs
Located in Danville, CA
Handsome quality set of four Nickel plated steel Dining Chairs with polished brass X splats and polished steel seat backs. The seats are freshly u...
Category

1970s French Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Regency Style Ebonised and Gilt Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Each with back centered by an oval cartouche decorated with chinoiserie court figures engaged in leisurely supports over a pierced trellis splat; the leopard velvet seat cushion over...
Category

20th Century Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

ELEGANT ViNTAGE GILLOWS REGENCY STYLE HARDWOOD SABER LEG OFFICE DESK CHAIr
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...
Category

Early 20th Century English Regency Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Library Bench in the manner of Thomas Hope
By Thomas Hope
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A Thomas Hope design bench with architecturally inspired recumbent lion and platform base design ends resting upon square recessed block feet. This ite...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Crossover Stool in the Thomas Hope manner
By Thomas Hope
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
This window bench, or long stool, is taken directly from a design by Thomas Hope (1769-1831). The fluted seat rails are supported by reeded legs, filled wi...
Category

2010s English Regency Seating

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair Of Regency Oak Hall Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Each with a rectangular back and arched crest over a painted coat of arms, wood seat raised on square section tapered legs.
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Oak

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...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Satinwood, Feathers

Vintage Regency Plank Seat Horseshoe Chairs - Set of 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a bold statement with this stunning set of four vintage Regency plank seat chairs, featuring an elegant black lacquer finish with hand-painted gold detailing. The sleek horsesho...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Wood, Paint

ANTIQUE REGENCY 1815 EBONiSED MOTHER OF PEARL SILK CHESTERFIELD SEAT SIDE CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare original circa 1810-1820 Hand painted, Mother of Pearl inlaid side chair with unique, silk u...
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1810s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Silk, Wood

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...
Category

1970s Unknown Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian Regency Style High Back Dinning Chairs - Set Of 8
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Regency Style High Back with Walnut Legs Dinning Chairs - Set of 8 This exquisite set of eight vintage Italian Regency style dining chairs features a high back with...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Trafalgar Stools in the Regency manner
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A finely carved and reeded pair of stools of square form, a central panel with gilt bronze mounts and quatrefoil corner paterae on brass castors. Upholstered in clients own material....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Seating

Materials

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...
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1980s Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Walnut

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. ...
Category

Early 1800s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Yew

PAIR OF COUNCILL USA BROWN CROCODILE ALLIGATOR LEATHER CLAW & BALL ARMCHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of USA made Counchill Contract hand dyed brown leather Library armchairs with ornately ca...
Category

20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

2 Lovely Regency Chairs with new Upholstered Seats
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
2 Lovely Regency chairs with new Upholstered seats A very attractive pair of chairs, they have a broad carved back top rail and a carved centre rail The chairs have slender tur...
Category

19th Century Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Silk

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 ...
Category

19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

French Regency Gilded Petite Vanity Bench Newly Upholstered In Teal Mohair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Regency Gold Gilded Tufted Back Petite Vanity Bench Newly Upholstered in Italian Emerald Teal Mohair This exquisite antique French Regency vanity bench features a stu...
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Regency Seating

Materials

Mohair, Giltwood

Baker Dual Fabric and Leather French Regency Club Chair
Located in Portland, OR
Exceptional quality and styling combine to give this Baker Furniture chair unending durability and timeless appeal. Featuring a carved wood frame with dual leather and fabric uphols...
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

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...
Category

1810s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Regency Pretzel Back Armchairs Dining Accent Set of 2
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Vintage Regency Accent dining armchairs with solid wood frames and new upholstery Approximat...
Category

1960s Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

NEW English Faux Rosewood Regency Style Side Chair with Hand Painted Decoration
Located in North Salem, NY
This NEW Wood & Hogan English-Made Regency Style Faux Rosewood Side Chair is an exquisite piece of furniture that embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of the Regency era. Crafted...
Category

2010s English Regency Seating

Materials

Maple

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
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Beech

Pair of Regency Painted and Gilded Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
Comfortable with useable upholstery, sturdy , square back and seat raised on circular tapered legs with spiral gilded fluted design. Casters.
Category

1790s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Wood

English Regency Style Tufted Leather Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By Schaffer Bros.
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive black leather lounge or club chair with matching ottoman made in the English Regency taste by Schafer Bros. The chair features a mahogany frame with a round back and tuft...
Category

20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

Regency Style Childs Arm Chair This is a 19th Century chair with an upholste
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Regency Style Childs Arm Chair This is a 19th Century chair with an upholstered seat, it has been upholstered with a Silk regency stripe in green and gold, the chair has a curved...
Category

1880s Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Walnut

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...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Regency Curved Upholstered Ottoman or Window Stool
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Regency Curved Upholstered Ottoman or Window Stool The lower part of the piece is upholstered with sculptured brocade in Gold Green and Red and the top is in soft green leather and...
Category

19th Century Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Brocade

Antique Regency circa 1810 Oak Carved Armchair with Lions Head Oxblood Velour
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Regency circa 1810-1820 carved oak frame depicting Lions heads armchair This chair is an absolute classic, designed as a Regency library chair, the frame is ornately carved in oak and depicts Lion's heads The chair is 100% solid and stable, the frame has been checked, we have also deep cleaned hand condition waxed and hand polished it from top to bottom. The velour oxblood upholstery is nice and vintage circa 1940's, it has one small repaired patch to the back, otherwise its all good Dimensions Height:- 77cm Width:- 71.5cm Depth:- 68cm Seat height:- 44cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point. This item is available for collection from our Pulborough warehouses RH20 1DF. A privately owned family ran business founded in Wimbledon SW19 and now based in Pulborough RH20. We specialise in finding, restoring very fine luxury antique leather seating...
Category

1810s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Vintage Regency Rope Tassel Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your decor with the refined elegance of this vintage Regency rope tassel ottoman. Featuring an intricately carved rope and tassel motif frame, t...
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Regency Rope Tassel Ottoman
Vintage Regency Rope Tassel Ottoman
$1,320 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Seating

Materials

Steel

Vintage Regency Carved Swag Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your space with timeless elegance with these vintage Regency carved swag chairs. Featuring intricately carved details, including elegant swag motifs,...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Textile, Wood

19th Century Pair of Large Venetian Wood Armchairs
Located in IT
19th century Pair of large Venetian wood armchairs. This important pair of very large armchairs was made in Venezia (Italy) in the first 19th century, Louis XIV-Regency. The armc...
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Wood

19th Century Irish Mahogany Library Armchair
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine early 19th century mahogany framed library armchair, the curved top-rail above button back upholstered in leather, with raised padded arm rests and down scrolled arms whi...
Category

19th Century Irish Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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...
Category

Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Leather

Regency Style Gold Giltwood Spindle Chair circa 1900 Ornate Bird Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1900 Regency style gold gilt wood framed chair with ornate bird upholstery A good looking well made and decorative antique chair...
Category

Early 1900s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Regency Printed Swirl Bergere Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of Vintage Regency Printed Swirl Bergere Chairs, embodying classic American elegance. These chairs feature beautifully carved wooden frames and luxurious swirl-patter...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Grecian Revival Oak Window Seats
Located in London, by appointment only
A very elegant pair of Grecian Revival solid oak window seats after an original Regency design. the surface limed to bring the figuring of the oak to p...
Category

Late 20th Century British Regency Seating

Materials

Oak

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 WiLLIAM IV 1830 BROWN LEATHER HARDWOOD CHESTERFIELD STOOL PIANO BENCH
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...
Category

1830s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

A Regency mahogany library reading chair
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Regency mahogany library reading chair, of rectangular form with slatted back and sides, with two deep buttoned cushions and padded elbow rests re-upho...
Category

1810s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique French Armchair from Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Located in Bronx, NY
An antique French armchair from France. A hand carved solid wood frame and brass detailing in good condition. Upholstered in cowhide beautifull...
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Early 1900s Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of Eight Regency Style Painted Dining Chairs with Harp Detail
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A set of eight Regency style ivory painted dining chairs with open back and harp detail, and tie back cushions with tassels.
Category

20th Century Regency Seating

Materials

Wood

Regency mahogany Window Seat/Stool
Located in Folkestone, GB
A most attractive Recency period mahogany framed log stool or window seat with newly upholstered padded seat on a plain apron and standing on the most elegant turned and fluted legs ...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Carved Wood Nailhead Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous set of 8 dining chairs, two with arms and six side chairs all with intricate carving shell medallions on the front legs and a delicate foot detail. The chairs have a sweethe...
Category

Early 20th Century Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique English Regency Lyre Shaped Armchair Cira 1825
Located in Norwich, GB
A wonderful late Regency lyre shaped armchair in the Gillows manner. English Circa 1825. The armchair is of lyre shape with a stop fluted frame, raised on tapering ribbed front legs...
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Early 19th Century Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Vintage Regency Navy Lacquered Paisley Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Vintage Regency Navy Lacquered Paisley Lounge Chairs are a stunning pair that combine bold elegance with a touch of whimsy. These chairs feature a rich navy lacquered finish on t...
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Regency Victorian “Hepplewhite” Garden Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of vintage Regency Victorian garden chairs. A chic Hepplewhite design in a sage green wash finish. Beautiful hand carved detail. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate
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Early 20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Wood

Vintage Regency Chinoiserie Chippendale Arm Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency arm chairs. A chic Chippendale frame with hand painted Chinoiserie Seat. Inset cane seat. Perfect as a desk chair or just g...
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Wood, Paint

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

Pair of Early 19th Century Irish Regency Armchairs by Mack Williams & Gibton
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb pair of Irish Regency mahogany armchairs attributed to Mack, Williams and Gibton, the arched reeded crest rails above open frames with lattice-work back rails, each with arm...
Category

Early 19th Century Irish Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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 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

Pair of Original Hand Painted Antique Regency circa 1810-1820 Side Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original circa 1810-1820 Regency hand painted side chairs with period woven seats A very good looking well made and decorat...
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1810s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Rattan, Pine

A Set of Four 19th Century Painted Side Chairs
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
An exquisite set of four Regency side chairs, distinguished by their captivating two-tone paint finish that exudes decorative charm and joy. This delightful feature adds depth and ri...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

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...
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1920s British Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Antique Carved Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
A fantastic pair of antique carved side chairs. They were made in continental Europe, possibly Denmark, or somewhere close and they are quite...
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1790s Danish Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

18th Century French Regence Walnut Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly upholstered with silk velvet and Luigi Bevilacqua fabric. Comfortable.
Category

18th Century French Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Set of Four Regency Mahogany and Ebony Armorial Hall Chairs
By Marsh and Tatham
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Stunning set of four Regency period mahogany and ebony inlaid armorial hall chairs, possibly attributable to Marsh and Tatham. The backs are decorated...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany, Ebony

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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