Skip to main content

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.

to
264
637
317
883
60
31
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
562
302
58
111
49
120
45
103
45
72
46
77
39,951
21,355
8,467
3,994
1,637
1,449
1,188
1,086
916
912
825
735
647
505
482
335
258
26
461
396
91
55
121
150
4
1
10
4
7
18
21
14
22
9
823
350
253
194
183
575
453
348
213
204
974
936
942
23
15
13
7
5
Style: Regency
Early 19th Century Pair of Regency Black Painted Caned Chairs, 3 Pairs Available
Located in Richmond, London
A superbly decorative pair of side chairs, exquisitely hand-painted to simulate exotic timber and ornamented with neoclassical festive ribbons and garlands, with Greek key border to ...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Wood

Regency Serpentine Hand Dyed Restored Whisky Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Regency circa 1810-1820 hand dyed cigar brown leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield club sofa This sofa is as rar...
Category

1810s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Pair Vintage Regency Style Slipper Chairs
Located in Trenton, NJ
This stunning pair of high back regency modern slipper chairs feature ornate ebonized wooden frames with gilt detail and brass studded trim. The comfortably padded upholstered seats make this an excellent set of occasional chairs...
Category

1960s Unknown Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair Vintage Regency Style Slipper Chairs
Pair Vintage Regency Style Slipper Chairs
$400 Sale Price / set
50% Off
English Regency Set of Eight Kingwood Brass Inlaid Dining Room Chairs, C. 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency set of eight king wood dining room chairs with scrolled bulbous crest rails, scrolled arms, brass foliage inlays, removabl...
Category

Early 1800s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair of English Regency Mahogany with Inlay Side Chairs, Early 19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of English Regency Mahogany with Inlay Side Chairs, Early 19th Century. They feature gently curved and splayed sabre legs, a rectangular back with curved crest rails ending scro...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Regency style English library chairs
Located in Stroud, GB
Bespoke coach-built library chairs with horsehair squab cushions, Covered in plain and striped tickings standing on faux Rosewood sabre legs, traditionally upholstered using only natural materials such as horsehair and cotton wool felts. Custom cast spoked brass castors. Upholstery service available Made in the regency manner of William Trotter. Dimensions: H 37″ W 26″ D 35″ Seat...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Hamilton Chair by Dragonette Private Label
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. ...
Category

2010s American Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

Set of 8 AD 026 Chairs by Alain Delon for Maison Jansen, France, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Alain Delon for Maison Jansen, 8 AD 026 chairs, 1970s. Structure in gilded metal, seat and back in fabric, bear label with signature and monogram Alain Delon. H cm 110x54x70 - H se...
Category

1970s French Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Metal, Steel

Beautiful Italian 70's Regency Design Gold Plated Wrought Iron Chair
Located in München, DE
Beautiful 1970s Regency Design gold plated wrought and turned iron decorative florentine chair. Great elaborate design with dreamlike patina. Made in...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Gold Plate, Iron

19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Sofa
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century Austrian Biedermeier sofa.
Category

19th Century European Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Birch

20th C Regency x back Dining Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
A striking set of six solid Mahogany parcel gilt X back dining chairs with distinct design elements as seen in the works of Tommi Parzinger. Includes two Gazelle like re-curved arm c...
Category

20th Century Italian Regency Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th C Style Regency Mahogany & Cane Giltwood Bergere Armchair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
19th C Style Regency Mahogany Cane Back Giltwood Bergere Armchair. It is an exquisite example with Ebony lion hear arms and Giltwood paw details.
Category

1940s British Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany, Giltwood

Set of 4 Early 19th Century English Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs, circa 1820
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of four mahogany Regency style dining chairs, consisting of one armchair and three side chairs with upholstered seats. Recently upholstered. Q...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

A Fine Rosewood Bergère Armchair Firmly Attributed to Gillows, c.1830
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The broadly rectangular form of this chair is ornamented with curving cabriole back legs, reeded and anthemion carved front legs and sinuous arm rests. Crafted from the finest rosewo...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Thomas Hope Settee
By Thomas Hope
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An accurate copy of an original Thomas Hope design. Mahogany, bronze painted and gilded. Upholstered in the clients own material. We are currently work...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Seating

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of 19th Century Regency Corner Garden Benches
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A rare pair of 19th Century English, Regency period, corner garden benches or seats. Constructed of reeded wrought iron and standing on lions paw feet, both retaining layers of ancie...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Iron

Sumptuous Scalamandre Upholstered English Hand Carved Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Plush pair of hand carved English mahogany armchairs having gilt highlights and regal crown decoration at the top. Upholstery is amazing vintage scalamandre, to swoon over.
Category

1980s English Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Regency Style Vintage Fauteuil Chair With Cushion
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This Regency-style vintage fauteuil chair exudes classic elegance with its ornate detailing and graceful design. Painted in a rich teal hue, the chair features hand-carved elements h...
Category

Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Regency Armorial Klismos Hall Chairs
Located in Richmond, London
A very fine and elegant pair of 'Klismos' hall chairs of the early Regency period. England, circa 1810. A rare and highly desirable model. Why we like them These chairs are made to ...
Category

Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Wood

Regency Caned Library Chair, c. 1800-1810
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a classic example of a caned Regency Library Bergere. This chair dates to the early 19th century and retains all of its original elements. We have cleaned and polished the or...
Category

Early 1800s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

Regency Upholstered Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
This set of 10 Regency Upholstered Chairs are complete with 2 arm chairs and 8 side chairs. The super simple design of the Regency Upholster...
Category

2010s Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

6 Styled By Park English Regency American Cherry Paisley Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of six Styled by Park dining chairs. Made of cherry featuring an open back design with barley twisted and fluted accents and paisley seat. Styled ...
Category

Early 20th Century Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

English Regency Period 19th Century Mahogany Horseshoe Back Upholstered Armchair
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Regency period mahogany horseshoe back armchair from the 19th century, with balusters, large scrolling arms, carved volutes, turned legs, petite casters and red upholstery...
Category

19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Brass, Other

Kindel Furniture Regency Camelback Sofa With Striped Velvet Upholstery
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Regency style camelback sofa with striped velvet upholstery By Kindel Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 92.5"W x 35"D x 36"H (including back cushions). Seat he...
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Made to Order Large Heritage Brown Leather 2 to 3 Seater Sofa
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely made-to-order large Heritage brown leather 3 to 4-seater sofa. This sofa has been handmade by Mark Elliot, a manufacturer based in S...
Category

20th Century British Regency Seating

Materials

Leather

20th Century Regency Style Carved Faux Bois Stool
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an interesting little stool! It has a faux bois carved frame with an oil cloth faux wicker upholstery. The stool is in excellent condition and is unmarked.
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Hall Chair, Scottish, Walnut, Occasional, Reception Seat, Regency, 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique hall chair. A Scottish, walnut occasional reception seat, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Attractive hallway chair, graced with distinctive detail and ...
Category

Early 19th Century Scottish Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Walnut

Regency Style Chinoiserie Red Lacquered Armchair by Maitland Smith.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Regency Style Chinoiserie Red Lacquered Armchair by Maitland Smith. A mid-century red japanned open armchair. Wood framed, the arms and legs are decorated with gilt line accents and...
Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Regency Seating

Materials

Cane, Wood

English Regency Mahogany Settee
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency mahogany settee with gilt carved dolphin arms & shells on back with beige upholstery (Estate of Edward James, W. Dean Park, Chi...
Category

19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood

Regency Chippendale Style Faux Bamboo Arm Chair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience the charm of our amazing vintage Regency faux bamboo arm chair. With a stylish back finish and a comfortable white seat cushion, it adds a touch of elegance to any space. ...
Category

1980s Unknown Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Wood

Antique English Regency Leather & Walnut Library Chair With Carved Motifs
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Beautiful English Antique Leather & Walnut Library / Slipper Chair With Carved Motifs with Brass Studs and Original Ceramic castors Regency Circa 1830's
Category

Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Side Chair, English, Walnut, Needlepoint, Bedroom, Hall Seat, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lyre back side chair. An English, walnut and needlepoint embroidered bedroom or hall seat, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Charming needlepoint side cha...
Category

1820s British Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Textile, Walnut

Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs (Sets of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
Blending 19th-century neoclassical elegance with artisan craftsmanship. This hand-carved mahogany scoop-back chair features a paneled and upholstered back above a plush seat, both fi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Seating

Materials

Wood

Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Regency quality mahogany desk chair having a quality figured mahogany top rail and centre splat, elegant carved mahogany shaped open arm, newly reupholstered drop in seat in ...
Category

19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Other

Regency Mahogany Caned Bergere And Ottoman
Located in Essex, MA
With straight molded crestrail over a caned back and sides, the arms with leather arm pads, tufted green leather seat cushion over a caned seat. Pull out foot rest. Raised on circula...
Category

1810s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Set of Eight Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs, Incl. Pair of Elbow 'Carver' chairs
Located in London, GB
A Set of Eight Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs, Including a Pair of Elbow ‘Carver’ Chairs With curved bar top rails and ebonised star decoration and inlay, with drop on seats on sabr...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Regency Punch Cut Diamond Cast Aluminum Chaise Lounge - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Crafted with timeless elegance, this pair of vintage Regency-style chaise lounges brings an air of sophistication to any outdoor or indoor setting. The striking punch-cut diamond pat...
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Antique 1810 Attributed to Gillows Metamorphic Leather Library Armchair Steps
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this large and collectable fully restored Regency circa 1810-1820 metamorphic armchair which converts into Library steps attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London This wonderful piece of English history has been on a journey of restoration, the frame has been washed back and French polished by a Victorian trained polisher, the leather upholstery is all new, it is Italian cattle hide, upholstered plain then hand dyed six times, antiqued and sealed, it has a lovely rich reddish brown colour to it. This chair is larger than any other of its type you would have seen, it is an important and extremely expensive looking thing that commands attention in any setting. You can see the same model made by Gillows currently viewed in the Victorian & Albert Museum, below is an extra from their listing. The period 1800-1825 was a great one for ‘patent’ or ‘metamorphic’ furniture This chair, which transforms into a short set of steps for use with bookshelves, is close to a design for a ‘Library Chair’ published in Rudolph Ackermann’s Repository of the Arts in July 1811, which was made by the London firm of Morgan and Saunders, of Catherine Street, Strand. They were well known for their ingenious furniture, including reading chairs with writing surfaces attached and a great variety of travelling beds...
Category

1810s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Vintage Regency Patinated Wrought Iron Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elegant pair of Vintage Regency lounge chairs crafted from patinated wrought iron. These timeless pieces combine durability with classic design, perfect for adding a touch of sophist...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

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.
Category

Late 20th Century Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

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...
Category

20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

GROSFELD HOUSE Armchair Antique Museum Quality
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Category

1950s Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Cotton, Rosewood

19th Century British Colonial/Regency Ebony Chair
Located in San Marino, CA
A 19th century British Colonial Ebony chair with carved back and feet. Caned seat with scrolled arms.
Category

Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Rattan, Ebony

Pair of Painted and Silver Gilt Regency Style Benches or Footstools
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Black Painted and Silver Gilt Regency Style benches with newly upholstered seats in grey. Wear consistent with age and use.
Category

20th Century North American Regency Seating

Materials

Wood

Four Late 19th Century Regency Dining Chairs By Jean Selme
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 35in W: 18 3/4in D: 21in SH: 18 1/2in This Set of 4 signed French Jean Selme Regency dining side chairs is perfect for you a...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood, Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century. English. Cane seats. Seat height is 16.5".
Category

19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Wood, Cane

Pair of 19th Century Mahogany French Regence Library Chairs
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of 19th Century Mahogany French Regence Library Chairs with Lyre back and gilded accents. gorgeous shape.
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Pavilion Daybed
By Thomas Hope
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An important carved giltwood daybed or chaise longue, displaying the mythological influences and designs of the Regency period. Comparisons may be drawn with the furnishings of Brigh...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Seating

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pavilion Daybed
Pavilion Daybed
$18,806 / item
Ebonized Regency Wood Side Chair in Black with Stick and Ball Gold Details
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fabulous ebonized black and gold side chair or ballroom chair. Upholstered in a peach and cream floral striped fabric, this petite chair will be great as a side chair, at a dining table, vanity, or in a great room. The spindle back is accented with gold circular carved wood pieces. It reminds us of stick and ball furniture...
Category

20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Pair of French Carved Mahogany Armchairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An imposing pair of Louis Philippe Fauteuils Constructed in Honduras Mahogany, standing on swept lappeted gentle 'S' shaped legs to the fro...
Category

19th Century French Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Regency Neoclassical Style Ram's Head Hoof Feet Club Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Regency Neoclassical Style Ram's Head Hoof Feet Club Chairs - a Pair. Item features heavy solid carved wood frames, ram's head armrests, hoof feet, shapely barrel backs and b...
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Regency Seating

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Regency quality mahogany desk chair having a quality shaped mahogany top rail, carved mahogany shaped centre splat, scroll shaped open arms, newly reupholstered drop in seat ...
Category

1820s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

1950’s Italian Gilt Iron Faux Bamboo Chair
Located in Hastings, GB
A beautiful Italian faux bamboo chair, in fine gilt metal with incredible detail throughout to imitate the look of slender bamboo stems. The chair has been professionally re-upholste...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Iron

Regency Mahogany Armchairs a Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Category

1980s Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany, Cotton

Regency Mahogany Armchairs a Pair
Regency Mahogany Armchairs a Pair
$746 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Vintage Regency Style Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Regency Style armchair. Cane back with a hand painted lattice motif. Newly upholstered in bone silk fabric by Scalamandre.
Category

20th Century French Regency Seating

Materials

Silk, Cane

George III English Regency Mahogany Bergere or Armchair, circa 1815
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An unusual English Regency period upholstered bergere or armchair having concave backrest corners and carved mahogany acanthus and panel motifs on arm terminals, corner blocks, and s...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair of English Regency Upholstered Slip Seat Side Chairs, 1815
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of English Regency Period faux rosewood painted beechwood Klismos side chairs inlaid with pierced brass embellishments on the center of the back rail and the corners of the crest rail. The chairs are fitted with upholstered slip seats...
Category

1810s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

Tall Curved Back Lounge Chairs by Tomlinson, Pair
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...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Crocodile Pavilion Chaise
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine Regency design daybed / chaise longue inspired by works at Brighton Pavilion. The ends in the form of scallop shells. The legs of stylized crocodile form. Carved in mahogany a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Seating

Materials

Gold

Tatham Library Chair
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An important carved mahogany library armchair of large proportions inspired by Charles Heathcote Tatham’s designs from the Grand Tour. To be upholstered in the clients own material. ...
Category

Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Tatham Library Chair
$16,549 / item

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.

Recently Viewed

View All