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.
A Pair Regency Pale Sage Green Silk Hourglass Tabouret Stools
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Pair Regency Period Pale Sage Green Silk Hourglass Tabouret Stools With Pleated Fabric Covers, Padded Seats Finished With Stained Beech Bun Feet
Upholstery, Beech, Silk
Pair of Antique Regency Quality Carved Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique regency quality carved mahogany hall chairs having a quality carved mahogany shaped back, solid mahogany seats standing on elegant turned reeded tapering legs to the ...
Other
$5,668
The Gillows Bench
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine regency design Grand Tour inspired mahogany bench/hall seat of elegant proportions. Almost certainly designed by renowned Charles Heathcote Tatham. Please note we are current...
Mahogany
Neoclassical Saddle Color Leather and Brass Bench or Ottoman by Century
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a striking neoclassical style leather bench or ottoman by Century. The frame is outlined in brass nailheads, and the leather is in very good condition.It was manufactured by ...
Brass
Pair of Tomlinson Regency Lounge Chairs, Walnut & Mahogany, 1960s
By Tomlinson
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of 1960's Tomlinson Pavane Assemblage Walnut lounge chairs featuring elegant curved forms of slipper & wing back design, turned legs with H stretchers in original polished Sab...
Wrought Iron
$950 / set
Regency Style Leather Footrests
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage style ottomans with leather seats and wrought iron frames. Please confirm location.
Iron
Baker Furniture Modern Regency Mahogany Slipper Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Modern Regency style slipper chairs or dining chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Circa Late 20th Century Mahogany frames, with upholstered seats and backs. Measure...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Pair Regency Style Black Steel Upholstered X-Stools, 1970's
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Regency style steel stools with X-form bases. The steel with a blackened textured finish. Upholstered in light brown faux leather. Quite comfortable and very sturdy, a moder...
Steel
Eight New Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs by Leighton Hall
Located in Suwanee, GA
These are new traditional mahogany dining chairs. Their design was inspired by the Hepplewhite Dining chairs from the regency period...
Mahogany
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Modern Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of eight modern Regency or Art Deco style dining chairs By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1990s Dark mahogany frames, with upholstered seats and b...
Upholstery, Mahogany
English Regency Caned Open Arm Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very decorative early 19th century English Regency open arm chair that retains its original painted surface. The seat caning has an ol...
Cane, Wood, Paint
Set of Ten Regency Style Anglo-Indian Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
A good set of 10 vintage Anglo-Indian rosewood chairs in the Regency style made circa 1960. The set consists of 8 arms and two sides. Carved fro...
Cane, Rosewood
$3,000 / set
Pair of Regency Style Carved Lion Head Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of English Regency or French Empire style chairs. Nice floral carvings in the wood with distinctive lion head arms. Good vintage condition with some blemishes on the wood fra...
Mahogany
Regency Style Ebonized And Caned Accent Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A finely formed Regency style accent chair lacquered black and ornately detailed with gilt design work throughout. Features a straight top rail, double-X splat, and high arms that el...
Cane, Wood
Vintage Boho Waxed Chintz Camelback Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a bold statement with this Vintage Boho Waxed Chintz Camelback Sofa. Featuring the classic elegance of a camelback silhouette, this sofa is wrapped in vibrant, waxed chintz fabr...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Early 1800s Regency Walnut Side Chair Side Chair with Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Savannah, GA
This lovely Regency period side chair features a shield back and serpentine front and legs. The seat and back are nicely upholstered in needlepoint with a whimsical chrysanthemum pat...
Wool, Walnut
Pair of Regency Parcel Gilt, Painted and Caned Painted Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Regency Parcel Gilt, Painted and Caned Painted Armchairs English, circa 1810 Height: 33 in. Width: 21 in. Depth: 22 in. Seat height 15 in. With cushion: 3.5 in. With addit...
Cane, Giltwood, Paint
Vintage Regency Clarence House “Mazar Sharif” Upholstered Faux Bois Chair - A Pr
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning display of Hollywood Regency glamour, this exquisite pair of lounge chairs makes an unforgettable statement. The frames are artfully carved in a whimsical faux bois style,...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Ralph Lauren 'Florence' Storage Ottoman in Damask Blue Linen
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A classic Ralph Lauren Home 'Florence' storage ottoman upholstered in a rich damask blue Italian Linen tailored with generous proportions and crisp upholstery. The waisted, sculpted ...
Brass
Italian Neoclassical Regency Cherry Wood Saber Leg Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Regency Style Cherry Wood Saber Leg Dining Chairs - Set of 6. Listing includes (2) upholstered arm chairs, (4) carved back side chairs...
Wood, Cherry
Early 20th- C Regency Style Carved and Hand Painted Sofa / Settee Down Cushion
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a special piece! It is a large scale Regency style carved and hand painted sofa. The custom upholstery is in very good condition with a Swis...
Upholstery, Wood
$5,353
Thomas Hope Hall Chair
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A Regency design carved mahogany Egyptian influence hall chair with carved and panelled back, supported on Herme tapered panelled legs. Please note we are currently working to a 30-...
Mahogany
19th Century Regency Dining Chairs, Flame and Solid Mahogany Set of 6
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 6 English-made Regency dining chairs that have been masterfully handcrafted in beautiful solid mahogany and accentuated curved back in flame mahogany. The wood is from Cuba. T...
Mahogany
Mid 1800's French Regency Upholstered Chair with Ornately Carved Arms, Legs
Located in Louisville, KY
This stunning high-back French Regency chair boasts all the beautiful detail one would come to expect from this era. From the hand carved ornament...
Upholstery, Oak
Kindel Furniture Style Regency Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Regency style dining chairs In the manner of Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: Side chairs - 19.5...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$3,495Sale Price|30% Off
French Regency Giltwood Fauteuil Lounge Chair in Scalamandré Le Tigre Tiger Silk
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning French Regency style armchair Early 20th Century Hand carved gilt wood frame, with down filled cushion, and tiger patterned silk velvet upholstery. Measures: 29"W x 24"...
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 19th Century English Regency Neoclassical Parcel-Gilt Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An outstanding Regency sofa in neoclassical taste. The couch is supported by Curule form legs with gilt edges. The arms of the piece exhibit eagle armrests and lion masks. The headra...
Velvet, Wood
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Modern Regency Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of modern Regency style lounge chairs or club chairs By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1990s Dark mahogany frames, with upholstered seats and bac...
Upholstery, Mahogany
STUNNING ANTiQUE REGENCY CHESTERFIELD TUFTED "TETE A TETE" CONVERSATION SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this extremely rare original Antique Regency circa 1810-1820 “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch in salmon valo...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair Of Vintage Custom English Regency Style Armchairs #4
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of English Regency style armchairs, ebonized with parcel gilt accents. The chair with a distinctive back splat of an interlocking ring design on the back with a neo-classical ce...
Cane, Wood
$663 / item
Regency Faux Bamboo Side Chair, Black Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency-style faux bamboo side chair. This hand-carved chair with a faux bamboo motif is inspired by designs of the Brighton Pavillion. It is shown in our black rubbed finish and a...
Wood
$6,103Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Antique Morning Room Chairs, English, Elbow Seat, Regency, Circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine pair of antique morning room chairs. An English, mahogany elbow seat, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Elegantly proportioned and displaying superb craftsmans...
Textile, Mahogany
Antique Elbow Chair, English Drawing Room Seat, Study, Bedroom Armchair, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine antique elbow chair. An English, mahogany armchair or drawing room seat, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Of wonderfully distinctive form, it displays superb ...
Textile, Mahogany
Rare Full Set Of 12 Regency Period Carved Mahogany Elbow Dining Armchairs Seats
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare Full Set Of 12 Regency Period Carved Mahogany Elbow Dining Armchairs Seats. All 12 Mahogany Chairs are armchairs CIRCA 1820 . A Curved bar crest rails with S Scroll Carving with...
Fabric, Wood, Mahogany
$4,500 / set
Pair of English Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Stunning pair of Regency hall chairs from England, circa 1800. Dramatic in color alone, the solid mahogany planks lend themselves well to carved, scrolling details in the shield-back...
Mahogany, Paint
Set of Victorian Style Cast Aluminum Outdoor Garden Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of 4 charming vintage Regency-style cast aluminum side dining chairs all featuring intricate garden-inspired designs. The set is painted in a soft, weathered white finish, adding...
Aluminum
EJ Victor Regency Carved Mahogany and Gold Gilt Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By E.J. Victor
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Regency, Neoclassical, or Empire style dining chairs By EJ Victor USA, Late 20th Century Carved mahogany, with gold gilt trim, and upholstered seats and back...
Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
Pair of Regency Style Carved Upholstered Benches Entryway Benches
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 19in W: 23 1//2in D: 17 1/4in This Pair of Regency Style Carved Upholstered Benches are made of the highest quality and are perfect if you want to bring a classy loo...
Upholstery, Wood
Karges Furniture Parler Deux Right & Left Regency Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of Parler Deux Karges Furniture English Regency chairs in black lacquer and gold gilt finish, upholstered in velvet. Literally translated as “speak two,” these chairs are sol...
Brass
Regency Sofa Couch Thomas Hope Walnut Day Bed 1810
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous Regency sofa in the manner of Thomas Hope Regency aesthetics with a heavy nod to neo-classicism The sofa features a carved light walnut frame with a warm g...
Walnut
$4,794 / set
Regency Mahogany Side Chairs (Sets of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
A hand-carved side chair, the verdigris brass oval inset and caned back above a silk tie on cushion seat, on spiral turned legs. The original Regency. Dimensions: 22" W x 22.75" D...
Wood
Period Regency Hall Chair Mahogany 1810 Accent
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a period Regency hall chair in mahogany Circa 1810 the chair is solid and wobble free Central back panel inset with an oval painted armorial crest featuring a crown a...
Mahogany
Vintage Regency Federal Mahogany Frame Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sophisticated blend of classic elegance and tailored charm, this vintage Regency Federal-style sofa features a beautifully curved mahogany frame paired with a soft blue plaid uphol...
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th century Regency inspired tufted side chairs/a pair
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a pair of early 20th century Regency inspired side chairs. The side chairs have a hand carved delicate curved column leg with nail heads around the edge. The chairs are uphol...
Fabric, Wood
Hamilton Chair by Dragonette Private Label
By Dragonette Private Label, Dragonette Ltd., Patrick Dragonette
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The Hamilton chair, an over-scaled, rather traditional chair all dressed-up and ready to go with legs inlaid with brass, and finished with a sabot. This item is fully customizable. ...
Brass
Set of 4 Antique Regency Quality Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of 4 antique Regency quality carved mahogany dining chairs having a quality carved and reeded top with a carved mahogany splat to the centre, newly reupholstered seats in a quali...
Mahogany
Baker Furniture Style Regency Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Regency, Neoclassical, or Empire style dining chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa Late 20th Century Carved mahogany, with gold gilt accents, ...
Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
Baker Furniture Style Regency Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Regency, Neoclassical, or Empire style dining chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa Late 20th Century Carved mahogany, with gold gilt accents, a...
Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
Regency Ebonized Faux Bamboo High Arm Window Bench With Upholstered Seat c1810
Located in valatie, NY
English Regency Ebonized Faux Bamboo High Sided Arm Window Bench With Upholstered Seat c1810. The rectangular bow fronted upholstered seat is raised on the faux bamboo frame with 6 t...
Fabric, Wood
Pair Antique Regency Carved Mahogany Country House Shield Back Hall Chairs 1825
Located in Portland, OR
A good pair of antique carved mahogany Georgian Regency country house hall chairs, circa 1825. The chairs are made of the finest solid mahogany, the backs are very well carved with r...
Mahogany
$8,160 / set
Pair of Modern Damask Dessin Fournir Arm Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A chic pair of modern arm chairs from Dessin Fournir with fully upholstered chair arms, seat and back in gray and brown flocked silk damask, ...
Silk
English Painted Oak Luxury Dining Chairs (Set of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
Inspired by English Regency design, this exquisite side chair features a faux bamboo frame with flared, tapered legs and an H-form stretcher for added stability. The solid oak frame ...
Wood
$13,376
Ditchley Sofa
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine Regency design taken from Ditchley park, with carved and decorated sabre legs. The back with brass ball finals and the frame with inset paterae. The sofa is very well drawn an...
Mahogany
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...
Upholstery, Cane, Satinwood, Feathers
Set of Eight Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs, England, Circa 1815
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Set Of Eight Early 19th Century, Georgian, Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs, Consisting Of Six Singles And Two Armchairs, Having Well Figured Rectangular Top Rails ...
Mahogany
VINTAGE AGED BROWN LEATHER DIRECTOR'S CAPTAiNS OFFICE CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand made in England vintage Chesterfield Directors captains armchair with heritage brown lea...
Leather, Hardwood
ViNTAGE AGED BROWN LEATHER GODFATHER DIRECTOR'S CAPTAINS CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand made in England vintage Chesterfield Directors "Godfather" captains armchair with heritag...
Leather, Hardwood
Italian Regency Style Carved Faux Bois Cerused Armchair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical Italian Regency style hand-carved faux bois armchair featuring a cerused or glazed finish. The frame has carved twig or branch motifs with an intentionally aged patina. The...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of English Regency Serpentine Painted Arm Chairs. Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English Regency serpentine splat back hand painted arm chairs with floral ribbon, swags, tassels, and medallion motif. Pair has scrolled ar...
Beech, Paint, Upholstery
Antique English Tatham and Marsh Mahogany Hall Bench Circa 1810
Located in Sherborne, GB
A rare and exceptional English Regency mahogany hall bench in the manner of Tatham & Marsh. This bench is a fine example of English furniture of this period with its classic Roman ar...
Mahogany