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 8 Regency Dining Chairs Mahogany Period 1815
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 8 ( 6 + 2) mahogany Regency period dining chairs These chairs stand upon ring turned, fluted and carved front legs and sabre back legs Period Regency antique side cabinet - ci...
Mahogany
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...
Cane, Wood
Antique Regency Period Leather Chaise Longue
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique Regency period leather chaise longue. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1810-1820 period. It is of extremely fine quality, the wood is beautifull...
Leather, Wood
$3,387 / item
English Leather Upholstered Swivel Bar Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English leather upholstered swivel bar stool. The antiqued slung seat on turned splay legs joined by an "X" stretcher and a brass footr...
Leather, Wood
Vintage Regency Wrought Iron Peacock Salon Chairs After Salterini - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Channel the romance of a classic Italian garden with this stunning pair of vintage peacock chairs, crafted in the iconic style of John Salterini. Each chair features a magnificent, f...
Wrought Iron
Pair of A. Rudin Attributed White Coral Over Butter Club Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A charming pair of 20th century bespoke skirted club chairs attributed to A. Rudin San Francisco, CA. Each club chair features a low barrel-back pro...
Fabric, Hardwood
Set of Six Regency Brass Inlaid Faux Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Altrincham, GB
Set of Six Regency Brass Inlaid Faux Rosewood Dining Chairs - with bergere caned seats on front sabre legs - 18"w x 18"d x 34"h (18" to the seat)
Brass
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
$21,386
Pavilion Daybed
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An important carved gilt-wood day bed, displaying the mythological influences and designs of the Regency period. Comparisons may be drawn with the furnishings of Brighton Pavilion. T...
Giltwood
Gianfranco Ferre Home Regency Style Arm Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Gianfranco Ferre Home Regency Style Arm Chair.
Suede, Wood
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
Pair of English Regency Style Tufted Bronze Claw Foot Benches
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 21 in W: 19 1/2 in D: 19 1/2 in A striking and highly decorative pair of English Regency style tufted benches, crafted during the 1960s–1970s and most likely made i...
Bronze
English Regency Wicker Armchair, 19th Century, Brighton Design, UK
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency style (19th Cent) Brighton design natural wicker round back arm chair with hour glass base.
Wicker
$1,186Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency High Back Lounge Armchairs Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on "Read More" or "View More Details" below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing is from 1st Dibs and they normally s...
Walnut
Kindel Furniture French Regency Cherry Wood and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four French Regency style dining chairs By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved cherry wood frames, with caned seat backs, and yellow needlepoint upholstered...
Upholstery, Cane, Cherry
Outstanding Regency Chaise Lounge Sofa
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Superb ebonised and applied brass chaise lounge sofa, settee from the Regency period, in very good overall condition having dark gold and pink damask upholstery. 33" high 26" depth ...
Ebony
$5,720 / item
Regency Style Painted Armchairs (Set of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
Hand-ebonized and meticulously finished, this chair boasts a refined charcoal wash that enhances its timeless appeal. The stunning antiqued silver leaf detailing highlights its sophi...
Wood
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
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
English Regency Arm Chair
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful and elegant Regency armchair in original and untouched condition. Made in England during the first quarter of the 19th century. Featuring splat back with vertical spindle...
Fabric, Wood
$2,369
Sabre Leg Dining Chair
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A classical reeded mahogany sabre legged dining chair of early 19th Century inspiration. To be upholstered in the clients own material. Please note we are currently working to a 30-...
Mahogany
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...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
William 4th Slipper chair.
Located in Sherborne, GB
19th century slipper chair circa 1830, raised on fine turned front legs ending on brass cup castors, the back legs are splayed and veneered ending on brass plate castors, the chair i...
Walnut
Smith & Watson Regency Carved Mahogany Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Regency style side chairs or dining chairs By Smith & Watson USA, Circa Late 20th Century Carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats and backs. Measures: 2...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of English Regency Faux Painted and Gilt Armchairs, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English Regency faux painted and gilt armchairs with quatrefoil and cross hatching splat backs, scrolled arms, and terminating on faux bamboo legs. Chairs have been upholster...
Antique Regency Style Mahogany & Ebony Arm Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Regency Style Mahogany & Ebony Arm Chairs.
Mahogany
Regency Desk Armchair with Lite Green Silk Covered
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Regency desk armchair with lite green silk covered.
Silk, Birch
Handsome Set of Four Regency Style Leather Library Chairs. Priced per chair Chic
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. Very comfortable.
Leather, Hardwood
Caribbean Regency Mahogany Carved Foliage Leather Sofa on Brass Casters, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Caribbean Regency mahogany leather sofa with a central serpentine and scrolled fluted back, central floral shell with flanking scrolled medallions, f...
Brass
Handsome Set of Four Regency Style Leather Library Chairs. Price per chair. Chic
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. Spectacular in sets of four for games tab...
Leather, Hardwood
$11,364
Maddox Armchair
Located in London, England
Produced entirely in the UK, this armchair is based on a special commission Howard & Sons model of specifically compact dimensions making it not only highly comfortable but easy to p...
Brass
Pair of English Regency Side Chairs attributed to Morel & Hughes, circa 1815
By Morel and Hughes
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Pair of circa 1815 English Regency period side chairs attributed to renowned cabinetmakers Morel & Hughes having parcel-gilt and gilt-metal mounted rosewood 'klismos-form' frames; th...
Ormolu
$4,000 / item
Armchairs English Set of Four 19th Century England
Located in New York, NY
Armchairs English Set of Four 19th Century England. A set of 4 armchairs made in England during the Regency period 19th Century. Frame made in mahogany wit...
Mahogany
1990s Baker Furniture Sculptural Carved Wood Lion Barrel Tub Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A dramatic pair of large scaled barrel tub chairs with carved lion heads and realistic carved legs ending in paw feet. These extremely rare and stylish upho...
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Four Ralph Lauren Regency Style Leather Dining Chairs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive set of four regency style leather dining chairs designed by Ralph Lauren. The chairs feature a hardwood frame with a neoclassical klismos inspired back. The frame has a d...
Brass
Lovely Antique Regency Oak Carved Bergere Armchair with Lions Head Arms Velvet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Regency Oak Bergere armchair with Lions head arms Please note t...
Velvet, Oak
English Regency Style Ebonized and Parcel Gilt Chairs - A Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of English Regency style ebonized and parcel gilt armchairs made by Burton-Ching Ltd., 20th century. 26 inches wide by 26 inches deep by 35 inches...
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
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 ...
Other
Antique Regency Style Settee
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very well made antique Regency style settee. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1960’s. It is of superb quality and is a lovely, useful and compact s...
Cotton, Wood
$6,118 / set
Classic Leather Tufted Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
This chair is masterfully crafted from the finest materials, featuring hand-glazed antique leather upholstery that brings a vintage charm and a deep sense of history to any room. The chair has a durable mahogany frame, soft foam cushioning, and elegant brass details in a rich brown finish. Its design features a button-tufted rolled back for enhanced visual appeal and comfort, and hand-cast antiqued brass...
Leather, Wood
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
Antique English Regency Carved Maple Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Circa 1890s
By Ralph Lauren
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful pair of antique English Regency ladder back side chairs or dining chairs England, Circa 1890s Carved solid maple frames, with Ralph Lauren style plaid upholstered seats...
Upholstery, Maple
Stylish Faux Bamboo Regency Armchair with Chocolate Brown Leather Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sophisticated faux bamboo armchair newly upholstered in chocolate leather and finished with brass nailheads. arm height 27
Brass
$6,122Sale 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 Metamorphic Mahogany Library Armchair Chair, English Regency, circa 1810
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Antique metamorphic mahogany library chair, English Regency circa 1810, after a patented design by Morgan and Sanders, Catherine St, London - a cha...
Mahogany
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
$88,000Sale Price|20% Off
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
Christopher Guy French Regency Style Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Cream Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your interiors with this Christopher Guy lounge chair and ottoman set, masterfully designed with the brand’s signature elegance. Featuring a Louis XV / French Regency inspire...
Fabric, Wood
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
English Regency Mahogany Scroll Armchair, Hand-Crafted, Circa 1850, UK
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency-style (19th Century) mahogany armchair with scroll arms resting on four turned legs. Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use
Brass
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
$11,874
Morel Armchair
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An imposing Regency carved gilded wood armchair after a design for George IV by Morel and Hughes. The Klismos bow back of Grecian design supported on carved reeded cross frame base w...
Giltwood
Jennings Regency Library Chair
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine Regency designed library tub chair of pleasing proportions. An unusual feature of the Jennings Regency Library Chair is the laminated wood cross over bar decoration to the bac...
Mahogany
Smith & Watson Regency Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Regency style side chairs or dining chairs By Smith & Watson USA, Circa Late 20th Century Carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats and backs. Measure...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$1,295 / set
Fine Pair Of Regency Style Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
In olive-brown stained wood. Carved in the classic Regency manner with reeded and turned crest rails and back supports, the center one in an intricate openwork pierced pattern. Scrol...
Fabric, Mahogany
SIX FINE ANTIQUE REGENCY 1820 BROWN LEATHER HARDWOOD CHESTERFIELD DiNING CHAIRS
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare suite of fully restored Regency Chesterfield tan brown Heritage leather dining chairs with fl...
Leather, Hardwood
$19,974 / set
Pair of regency Library Chairs Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Pair of Regency Library Chairs Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster These exceptional Regency mahogany bergere library arm chairs, attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and crafted in En...
Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Desk Chair / Armchair Circa 1810
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant early 19th century English mahogany armchair from the Regency period Very beautiful base decorated with fluting as well as beautiful carved armrests The backrest has a beaut...
Mahogany
$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
Hamilton Chair by Dragonette Private Label
By Dragonette Ltd., Patrick Dragonette, 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. ...
Brass