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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
Set of Four Regency Mahogany Caned Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A Set of Four Regency Mahogany Caned Dining Chairs On turned and tapering legs and accentuated back legs. Height: 85 cm, 33 1/2″ Width: 49.5 cm, 19 1/2″ Depth: 49 cm, 19 1/4″
Category

Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

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

French Bench Bird Design Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful French bench, in the Regency style, attributed to furniture maker, Maison Jansen, circa mid-20th century, France. Bench's metal frame is a grey-white hue paint over metal with solid brass swan bird...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Regency Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Pair of Regency Window Seats Attributed to George Bullock
Located in London, by appointment only
Pair of early 19th century neo Etruscan mahogany window seats with scroll arms, and sabre legs, the flat side panels with black banding and inlaid with anthemions and paterae, stylis...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Oak

Regency Style Designer Taboret Bench with Cheetah Velvet by Randy Esada
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Regency Style Designer Taboret Bench w Cheetah Velvet by Randy Esada Priced each. Additional information: Materials: Velvet Color: Gold Brand: Randy Esada Designs for Prospr Design...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Seating

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood

A Fine Pair of English Antique Shell Back Hall Chairs
Located in Faversham, GB
A beautiful pair of carved scallop shell back hall chairs attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London. This fine pair of chairs in oak displays wide panel seats and turned reeded ...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Oak

Regency Style Leather Executive Office Chair by Century
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stately leather executive swivel office chair crafted by Century Furniture. The chair features a svelte gondola form frame finished in dark espresso leather bordered by brass tack nail heads in the regency taste. The chair has height adjustments including tilt and swivel. The flat top crest of the seat has small ears...
Category

20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of English Regency Style Carved Black and Gilt Cane Back Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Regency style (20th century) armchairs with black and gilt painted wooden frames with carved detail, cane seat backs, light yellow and gold seat...
Category

20th Century Regency Seating

Materials

Giltwood

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Seating

Materials

Gold

Regency Style Armchair in Apricot Leather by Southwood
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 20th Century Regency style armchair in a unique apricot shade of leather by Southwood Reproductions, Hickory, North Carolina. The shield s...
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

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

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

Regency Side Chair with Cane Seat
Located in London, GB
A beautifully crafted English Regency-style side chair, likely dating to the early 19th century. This chair features a striking black-painted frame with elegant gilded accents, empha...
Category

19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Cane, Wood

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

Silvered 3-part Borghese Bench C. 1930's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique 3-part Neoclassical style "X" bench in a silvered finish. It is actually one bench but there are three separate seats. The finish is a silvery Borghese finish. The bench is...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Regency Seating

Materials

Silver Leaf

Gorgeous Green Painted decorated Upholstered Cerule Style Regency Bench Stool
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous Regency style bench. The 1950s era bench features a time-worn chippy green painted frame with some fancy floral upholstery. The upholstery as with the frame will s...
Category

1950s American Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Walnut

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

ANTIQUE REGENCY 1810 GRAINED HARDWOOD EBONIZED PARCEL-GILT & CANED WiNDOW BENCH
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1810-1820 Regency Grained simulated Rosewood painted Ebonized Parcel Gilt and C...
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1810s European Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Regency Wingback Chair
Located in Darlington, GB
An English Regency period wingback chair. C.1820 With crisply carved underarm supports and reeded detailing. Raised on turned forelegs and slighlty splayed rear legs, terminating i...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Regency Wrought Iron Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in west palm beach, FL
This set of Vintage Regency Wrought Iron Dining Chairs exudes classic elegance with a touch of regal flair. Featuring intricately crafted wrought iron frames, these chairs are both s...
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Carved Mahogany Regency Style Chair with Brass Handle and Aqua Blue Vinyl 'B'
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Carved mahogany French Regency style chair with brass handle and aqua blue vinyl (B). Item features ornate brass handle, brass decorated "he...
Category

1950s American Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

Set of 20 Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Each with a scroll-carved crestrail over a carved palmette splat and a drop-in seat. Raised on front and back saber legs. Armchairs: 33 ½" high, 22" wide, 19 ½" deep Side Chairs: 3...
Category

1820s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of regency Library Chairs Attributed to Gillows
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...
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1830s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Faux Rosewood Upholstered Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
Square newly upholstered back and sides and seat with loose cushion. Arms splay out. Turned tapered reeded legs with casters.
Category

1810s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Muslin, Beech

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...
Category

19th Century English 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

English Regency Caned Riddle Back Ebonized Black & Gold Scrolled Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage English Regency style pierced Riddle back armchair featuring ebonized black painted frame with gold accents, caned seat and scrolled arms. Dimensions: 23.5" x 26.5" x 37.5"h...
Category

Late 20th Century Regency Seating

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Pair of Late Regency Rosewood Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
Each with bamboo turned spindle backs and carved down scrolled arms with decorative spindle supports, wood seat rail with loose cushion seat and back raised on turned tapered legs ending on casters. Provenance; Newel Galleries.
Category

1820s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of English Regency Mahogany Ladder Back Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Regency style (19th century) provincial mahogany ladder back arm chairs with slip seat.
Category

19th Century Unknown Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Regency Faux Rosewood Caned Tub Chair
Located in Essex, MA
Wit arched crest rail with reeded scrolled carving over a caned back and seat. Down swept arms and saber legs ending on casters. Loose cushion seat.
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Beech

Vintage Regency Floral Wingback Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your living space with the American style Vintage Regency Floral Wingback Chairs - A Pair. These exquisite chairs feature luxurious flor...
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Feathers

Elegant Pair of Regency Style Black & Gold Dolphin Motif Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome pair of Regency style armchairs having black frames with gilded dolphin motif decoration on the arms and neutral upholstery. Arm height 25.5
Category

1980s American Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, 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

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

Vintage Italian Regency Savonarola Curule Wrought Iron Brass Finial Throne Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Regency Savonarola Curule wrought iron brass finial throne sofa. Item features Curule x-form frame, solid brass finials and "bell" feet, he...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Seating

Materials

Brass, Iron

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

Mid-century Regency inspired newly upholstered benches/ a pair
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a pair of mid-century vintage newly upholstered Regency inspired benches. These benches have been Lacquered white with brass details at the center and the feet. The benches a...
Category

1980s American Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Wood

Tennyson Sofa
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
The Tennyson sofa is a fine country house Chesterfield design of generous proportions. The upholstered body of the sofa terminates upon finely turned polished mahogany bun feet with ...
Category

19th Century British Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

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...
Category

20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Burl

Pair of English Regency Mahogany Leather Tufted Arm Chairs w/ Reeded Legs C 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English Regency Mahogany leather tufted curvature arm chairs with stylized lyre back supports, curvature leather tacked seats, and resting on bulbous fluted reeded legs with ...
Category

1810s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

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...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Cane, Wood, Paint

Vintage Regency Custom Devore Stripe Loveseat
Located in west palm beach, FL
Vintage Regency Custom Devore Loveseat, crafted with plush upholstery and sophisticated style. A chic addition to any refined living area. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Mid-century vintage regency inspired faux bamboo bench
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid-century vintage Regency inspired faux bamboo bench. This iron bench is lacquered black and has a bamboo design to the metal. The bench is newly upholstered in a cut vel...
Category

1950s American Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Metal

Superb Pair Important Carved French Regence Tapestry Armchairs Circa 1850s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic pair of absolutely beautifully carved Regency or Regence French tapestry upholstered chairs in their original tapestry a...
Category

1850s French Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Dinton Sofa
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
The Dinton sofa is a fine polished mahogany regency design sofa/settee with classically polished turned and tapering legs terminating in brass castors, below a polished frieze with i...
Category

19th Century British Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

Set of Twelve Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Comprising ten side chairs and two armchairs. Each with a rectangular shaped crest rail over a reeded and leaf carved spindle back , bowed seat frame, drop in seats raised on reeded ...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

English Regency Mahogany Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency mahogany arm chair with a sleigh back & spool design under both arms upholstered in a worn red tufted leather. Antique condition, leather is cracking/aged.
Category

19th Century British Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Leather

SMALL REGENCY STYLE HAND DYED RESTORED WHiSKY BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Regency style vintage hand dyed cigar brown leather Chesterfield Tufted Gun or Club sofa. Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price. A very good looking well made and decorative piece, think Gentleman's Regency Shooting club...
Category

20th Century English Regency Seating

Materials

Leather

Late Regency Mahogany Scroll End Sofa in Blue Striped Fabric, England
Located in Sofia, BG
A late Regency mahogany scroll end sofa, with a detachable back, with blue striped fabric, squab cushion and pair of bolsters, the fra...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

English Regency Dining Chairs (Set of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
Constructed from rich mahogany, it's intricate carvings and swirl mahogany veneered scroll on the top rail showcase masterful artistry. Brass accents add a subtle touch of refinement...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Seating

Materials

Wood

Regency Dining or Side Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good set of 6 English Regency solid mahogany side or dining chairs of a modified klismos form. The chairs feature a well-carved rope top rail that, together with the f...
Category

Early 1800s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Ebonized and Gold Leaf Painted Regency Chairs, a Pair
Located in Wichita, KS
Lovely and unusual ebonized and gold leaf painted chairs with chinoiserie style and floral scenery. These chairs were purchased in Austria but are in...
Category

Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Cane, Wood, Giltwood

Regency Mahogany Armchair, England Approx. 1810 - 1820
Located in Kastrup, DK
Regency armchair, made of solid cuba mahogany. Back, frames and sides with round bars. Made in excellent craftsmanship, newly upholstered with li...
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Set of Ten 19th Century Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Set of ten rare and fine period Regency chairs in carved mahogany. Neoclassical draped form with applied ormolu mounts of Athemion and wheat shea...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Ormolu

E.J. Victor Regency Style Saber Leg Mahogany Dining Room Side Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
E.J. Victor Saber Leg Regency Style Mahogany Dining Room Side Chairs - a Pair. Chairs feature tall upholstered backs, solid wood construction, upholstered back and seat, original lab...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Regency Carved Faux Bois Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in west palm beach, FL
Bring classic sophistication to your dining space with this stunning set of 4 Regency-style dining chairs. Featuring beautifully carved faux bois frames that mimic the natural textur...
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 3 Jacques Adnet Hermes Style Equestrian Strap Barstools
Located in Houston, TX
Immerse yourself in luxury with a set of 3 Jacques Adnet for Hermes style equestrian strap barstools. These exquisite stools blend sleek equestrian-inspired patinated brown leather s...
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20th Century Italian Regency Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of English Regency 19th Century Footstools with Carved Feet and Gilt Trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Regency period footstools from the 19th century with carved feet, gilded accents and custom upholstery. This exquisite pair of English Regency period footstools fro...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Wood

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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