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.
Set of Twelve Rose Tarlow Gold Leaf Kent Dining Chairs
By Rose Tarlow
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime set of twelve bespoke regency style Kent dining chairs designed by Rose Tarlow Hollywood, CA. The chairs feature hand-carved alder frames with an opulent 22k gold leaf finish...
Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Italian Regency Gilt Metal Faux Bamboo W/ Cut Velvet Benches - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of regency style gilt metal faux bamboo benches in a new cut velvet animal print. The benches are Italian and date to the 1960s. They are unmarked.
Metal
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
Pair of Quality Antique Regency Carved Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of quality antique Regency carved mahogany side chairs having a quality shaped carved mahogany top rail and centre splat, newly reupho...
Mahogany
Antique English Regency Wing Armchair, circa 1820
Located in London, GB
Antique English Regency Wing Armchair circa 1820 Good example in excellent condition commensurate of age. Fabric will require replacing. Standin...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Regency Style Fruitwood & Gold Leaf Chinoiserie & Griffin Side / Desk Chair
By Currey & Co.
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This amazing chair is a reproduction of an 18th century Italian chair by Michel Angelo Pergolesi. It features a carved gilded pagoda / umbre...
Gold Leaf
Extraordinary Set Of Twelve Irish Regency Dining Chairs, C. 1830
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An extraordinary Set of twelve Irish Regency Mahogany dining chairs, C. 1830. The set has particularly rich and handsome wood with deep color and excellent graining. Each Chair featu...
Fabric, Mahogany
English Regency Mahogany Recamier with Flanking Lion Medallions, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency mahogany upholstered recamier with fluted scrolled inward arms, flanking lion medallions, carved molded reeded skirt, and terminating on the original winged lions paw...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$7,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 8 Black Lacquered Cane Back Dining Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Set of 8 black lacquered cane back dining chairs. Masterfully restored in a satin black lacquer finish with all new upholstery work. Fabric is a hig...
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Set of 11 Antique Dining Chairs with 9 Sides & 2 Arms in West Indies Mahogany
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very lovely set of 11 antique Christian VIII dining chairs in fine Cuban/ West Indies mahogany with upholstered slip seats, comprising of (9) side ...
Mahogany
English Regency Mahogany Leg Bench
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency style (20th Cent) mahogany cross leg bench with side arms and gilt trim
Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
With horizontal tablet crestrail with scrolled ends over down scrolled arms raised on saber legs, chair folds forward to form a ladder.
Other
$7,295 / set
Regency Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
This set of 10 Regency Upholstered Dining Chairs, comprising of 2 arm chairs and 8 side chairs. It has long been one of well as our m...
Fabric, Mahogany
$1,579Sale Price|46% Off
Antique Scottish Regency Hand Carved Mahogany New Upholstered Armchair
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful Regency fauteuil or armchair that was made in Scotland, circa 1840. Typically for Scottish furniture, it is made with superb timber and...
Fabric, Mahogany
Kindel Furniture Style Regency Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Regency style dining chairs In the manner of Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1940s Carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: Side chairs - 20"...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th-C. Painted English Queen Anne Style Chinoiserie Dining Chairs - Set 4
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of four English regency style hand painted Japanned side chairs. The backs have Queen Anne styling with four individually painted scenes. The chairs have cabriole legs ...
Wood, Lacquer
French Louis-Philippe Ducal Armchair with Lumbar Support, Circa 1830
Located in London, GB
A French Louis-Philippe ducal armchair, circa 1830, retaining its original beech show-frame and currently covered in calico in preparation for reupholstery. The chair is distinguish...
Burlap, Cotton, Calico, Upholstery, Hardwood, Beech
$14,204
Dorset Sofa
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
The Dorset Sofa is a fine country house sofa in the manner of Howard. Fitted with a pair of cushions, flanked by fixed hanging cushion arms, the entire sofa rests upon tapering mahog...
Mahogany
Pair of Theodore Alexander Director's Stools in Leather
Located in High Point, NC
A sable mahogany and brass mounted stool in the manner of Thomas Hope, with slung seat, with lion head arm terminals, on a turned ‘X’ base. The look of original Regency period furni...
Leather
Set of Twelve Baker Regency Burl Wood Klismos Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Magnificent set of twelve English Regency style klismos armchairs or dining chairs made by Baker Furniture. Featuring handcrafted frames painstakingly covered with dramatic burl wood...
Fabric, Wood, Burl
Circa 1820s-30s Anglo-Indian Regency Low Window Bench
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Anglo-Indian Regency Low Window Bench, circa 1820s-30s. Hand carved teak.Raised on cornucopia carved, scrolled legs. Aprons of wave motif terminating in a rosette. Provenance: Dr. Jo...
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Elegant Pair of Regency Tufted Chairs with Hooved Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Pair of Regency Style Tufted Chairs with Hooved Feet, American, circa 1940s. These chairs are currently being refinished and reupholstered and can be completed in your choice...
Upholstery, Wood
An Unusually Long Regency Period Mahogany Bench
Located in London, GB
In the manner of Charles Heathcote Tatham. This window seat, elegantly framed and panelled with a reeded frieze, rests upon reeded legs adorned with finely carved paterae. Its impre...
Mahogany
English Regency Style Rosewood Chaise
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency-style (19th Century) rosewood chaise with swirl and finial design with rust color upholstery. Loss to some finials, wear on frame, former repair on leg.
Rosewood, Upholstery
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
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
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
$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
$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 Eight Regency Black Lacquer & Gilt Klismos Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Eight Elegant Black Lacquer and Parcel Gilt Klismos Dining Chairs, France, circa 1960s. They are currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabric. Simply send...
Upholstery, Wood
Ferguson Copeland Modern Regency Dining Armchairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six modern Regency style dining armchairs By Ferguson Copeland USA, Late 20th century Elegant carved wood frames in gray finish, with cream upholstered seats and ...
Upholstery, Wood
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
A Pair of Arthur Brett Tub Chairs in Navy Blue 1980s – Fine English Furniture
By Arthur Brett
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A superb, matched pair of tub chairs by fine furniture maker Arthur Brett, handcrafted to the highest standards of British furniture making. Believed to have been commissioned in the...
Upholstery, Cherry
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
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
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...
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Walnut
English Regency Mahogany Scroll Armchair, Peacock Blue Damask, 1830
Located in Southampton, NJ
An antique English Mahogany accent armchair newly upholstered in peacock royal blue Damask with turned legs dating to the Regency period from 1830. Seat: 17" H.
Damask, Mahogany
Modern Regency Style Folding Iron Metal Bench w/ Black Saddle Leather Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Modern Regency Style Folding Heavy Iron Metal Bench with Black Stitched Saddle Leather Seat. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 21" H x 40" W x 21" D x 20" Seat Height.
Iron
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
Regency Style Wooden Office Chair with Carved Back, Curving Arms and Rattan Seat
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Regency style wooden armchair from the early 20th century with carved back, curving arms and woven rattan seat. Exuding timeless elegance, this antique Turn of the Century Regency ...
Wood, Rattan
$9,500 / set
Set of 10 English Regency Style Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of 10 vintage Regency style dining chairs, 8 sides and 2 arm chairs. The armchairs have scrolled arm resting on turned supports. The frames have a generous seating and back rest area with impressive detail supported by tapered turned legs and stretchers. Great set of chairs for a conference room table chairs. Measures: Side chairs: 19.5 x 19.5 x 36" H/SH 18.5" Arms chairs: 24 D x 23.5 W x 36" H/ SH= 18.5"/arm H = 26" Search terms: Hollywood Regency style, antique dining chairs. jacobean style, renaissance style, gothic style. Baroque dining chairs, English Tudor dining chairs, Italian baroque dining...
Mahogany
A 19th CENTURY EBONISED AND CANE REGENCY SOFA
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1820 A fine early nineteenth century Regency two-seater ebonised sofa with caned sides and back, the top rail and frieze decorated with gilt-painted Greek Key borders...
Cane
Regency Large Mahogany Hall Bench, in the Manner of Tatham and Marsh
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Sherborne, GB
Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, in the manner of Tatham and Marsh, this Regency hall bench/window seat is one of the best examples of English fu...
Mahogany
$3,623Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set Of Six “Theodore Alexander” Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
We are delight to ofer for sell this beautiful set of Six “Theodore Alexander” leather dining chairs , timber is some kind of flamed mahogan...
Leather, Oak
Pair Maitland Smith Parcel Gilt Mahogany & Swag Shield Back Cane Seat Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Maitland Smith Parcel Gilt Mahogany and Swag Shield Back with Cane Seat Armchairs with original zipped and loose seat cushions. Excellent condition. No stains.
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany, Giltwood
Quality Set of Four Regency Antique Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality set of four Regency antique mahogany dining chairs having a beautiful shaped flame mahogany top rail with a reeded edge and reeded centre rails. Newly reupholstered drop in s...
Other
Irish George III Neoclassical Inlaid Mahogany Hall Bench, circa 1805
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An exceptional circa 1805 Irish late George III neoclassical hall bench of solid mahogany construction, the rectangular seat with satinwood and ebony 'zigzag' border inlay above flat...
Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood, Paint
$796Sale Price|20% Off
Gorgeous Green Painted decorated Upholstered Cerule Style Regency Bench Stool
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This beautiful Regency-style bench stool features a refined Cerule-inspired silhouette with elegant curves, hand-carved details, and a richly painted green finish that exudes timeles...
Walnut
English Regency Caned Mahogany Armchair or Bergere, circa 1830
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An elegant circa 1830 English Regency armchair or bergere of solid mahogany construction having shaped crest rail and scroll arms with lotus carved terminals and volute arm supports ...
Brass
$650Sale Price / set|23% Off
Regency Style Marquetry Walnut Armchairs, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Regency Style Figural Marquetry Walnut Arm Chairs, each with scroll arms and red upholstered seats. 33.75" H x 22" W x 19" D; seat: 19" H. Provenance: From an East 63rd Stree...
Upholstery, Walnut
$10,636 / set
Regency Mahogany Set Of 8 Dining Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A fine set of eight Regency mahogany dining chairs consisting six singles and two carvers having well figured top rails with carved decoration standing on elegant sabre legs. SHIPPI...
Mahogany
Vintage Aged Regency Green Leather Chesterfield Tufted Office Directors Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Regency green leather, Chesterfield tufted office chair A good looking and well made off...
Leather, Beech
$5,800 / set
Pair of British Colonial Teak Caned Bergeres
Located in New York, NY
Each with curved caned back within a molded teak surround; with loose cut velvet seat cushion over a seat rail and turned legs.
Cane, Teak
Set of Six English Regency Walnut Dining or Library Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive 19th century set of six English Regency bronze mounted walnut dining armchairs or library armchairs. The chairs feature an Arts & Crafts era needlepoint decorated seat wi...
Brass, Bronze
Regency Style Black Lacquer & Gilt Bergere Chairs Att. To Baker Furniture - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
There are three pairs available! This is a set of Regency style bergere chairs in a modern blue and white herring bone with red welting. They are attributed to Baker Furniture. The f...
Upholstery, Wood
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...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Regency Style Stools - Reupholstered and Refinished in Your Color
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Regency Style Stools or Benches, American, circa 1960s. They are currently being refinished and reupholstered and they can be completed in your choice of color and reupholste...
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Painted Decorative Metal Bench or Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Enameled Metal, Original Upholstery Style: Italian Regency
Metal
Traditional Pair of Mahogany & Upholstered Arm Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome pair of traditional arm chairs having mahogany arms and legs and classic striped upholstery. Arms 27” h TS
Upholstery, Mahogany
PAiR OF WILLIAM MORRIS CHESTERFIELD TUFTED WINGBACK BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of vintage, William Morris flat top arm Chesterfield Whisky brown leather fully restored ...
Leather, Hardwood