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
Pair of Regency Black Painted Arm Chairs with Floral Decoration & Rush Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Regency Black Painted Arm Chairs with Floral Decoration & Rush Seats, England ca. 1820
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of 1940's Spoon Back Lounge Chairs with Walnut Frames
Located in Chicago, IL
These gorgeous chairs have lovely solid walnut frames and very light gray linen upholstery (on the front of the chair and the seat cushions). The seat cushions are down filled. The...
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage Regency Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Down
19th Century English Regency Style Upholstered Mahogany Sofa Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive late 19th century upholstered mahogany sofa or settee made in the English Regency taste. Beautifully crafted with an older restoration featuring a tall square back mahoga...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Regency Library Armchairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine pair of Regency period armchairs, the square backs with reeded crest ending in Greek key motif, the arms, back rails, seat frame and legs similarly treated, the latter having sa...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
A French early 19th century Regence st. recamier chaise
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and most unique French early 19th century Regence st. giltwood Récamier chaise. The chaise is raised by six elegant cabriole legs with top carvings of flowers and ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Regency Solid Mahogany ‘Daws Patent’ Reclining Chair c. 1830
Located in Heathfield, GB
This beautiful reclining chair was made by Robert Daws, an English fine furniture maker who worked at 17 Margaret Street, Cavendish Square, London between 1820 and 1839.
He first pa...
Category
19th Century Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Mahogany
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
English Regency Mahogany and Brown Leather Semi-Circular Bench
Located in New York, NY
English Regency semi-circular bench with a mahogany frame and caned top, supporting a taupe / brown fabric upholstered seat cushion, resting on 5 square and 4 sabre mahogany legs.
Category
20th Century English Regency Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Georgian Regency Mahogany Armchair Library Desk Chair 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Georgian Regency desk library chair, circa 1820.
This very stylish chair is made from the finest solid Cuban mahogany, the chair has a substantial back splat support w...
Category
1820s English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Mahogany
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
Hardwood, Cane
English Regency Egyptian Revival Style Recamier, 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency Egyptian revival style mahogany, brass inlay, & gilt Recamier is finely carved with an Egyptian hawk head and finished on both...
Category
19th Century British Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Mahogany
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
Regency Faux Rosewood Recamier
Located in Essex, MA
Typical form with upholstery in usable condition. Scroll back and raised on circular tapered legs with casters.
Category
1820s English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Beech
6 Italian Regency Faux Bois Branch Twig Form Silver Striped Birch Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage set of six Italian Regency style armchairs. Made of birch featuring faux bois carved design with metallic Borgheses silver and gold accents and striped New Marina / Shantung...
Category
Late 20th Century Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
English Regency Bench with Saber Legs and Custom Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Regency bench from the 19th century with four saber legs and new custom linen upholstery with brass nailhead trim. Steeped in history and refined sophistication, this English Regency bench from the 19th century makes a stylish statement of British elegance and timeless design. With its unique features and rich pedigree, this Regency bench will a make for a versatile addition to any room.
The new custom linen upholstery, is designed with respect for the original style. Complemented by brass nailhead trim, the upholstery echoes the classic themes of the Regency era, adding a touch of luxury and refinement to the piece.
Standing tall on four saber legs, the bench radiates an aura of strength and durability. These gracefully curved legs, traditional to Regency furniture, combine robustness and elegance, ensuring the bench is as sturdy as it is visually pleasing.
Captivating in its simplicity, the bench evokes the grandeur of early 19th-century British style. Its blend of practicality and sophistication makes it ideal for an array of interior styles, from traditional to transitional.
With its refined aesthetic, new linen upholstery, and brass nailhead accents, it's a perfect example of how classic design meets modern comfort. Enjoy the timeless charm of Regency era furniture...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Brass
English Regency Style Black Lacquer and Gilt Decorated Armhair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
English Regency Style black lacquer and gilt decorated armchair, late 20th century. The seat dimensions are, seat width 18.5" - 16", seat depth 17.5" and seat height 18".
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of English Regency Carved Mahogany 19th Century Stools with Scrolling Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Regency mahogany stools from the 19th century with large scrolling arms and legs, carved foliage and tiger style upholstered seats. Imbue your home with the disting...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
Regency Oak Hall Bench
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular seat with scrolled ends with circular ring decoration. The center of the seat rail with same radiating circle. Finished the same on both sides. Raised on saber leg...
Category
1820s English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Oak
CHARMING PAIR OF OCCASIONAL HARDWOOD CHAIR WiTH STIPE FABRIC SEAT & STUDS
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this gorgeous pair of antique occasional chairs with fabric seats.
This pair of chairs are standing on tapered legs with distinguished details on ...
Category
20th Century English Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair of Hollywood Regency Tufted Lounge Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Comfortable, inviting and stylish, the classic pair Hollywood Regency style club chairs chairs comes with curved tufted backs, rolled arm and down filled seat cushion. The quality ch...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Regency Style Minton-Spidell Giltwood & Ebony Caned Mansfield Bar Stool
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Regency Style Minton-Spidell Mansfield Giltwood & Ebony Caned Bar Stool - Mansfield
Additional information:
Materials: Caning, Giltwood
Color: Black
Period: 2010s
Styles: Reg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Seating
Materials
Giltwood, Wood
Pair of Petite Régence-Style Carved and Gilded Stools
Located in Dallas, TX
pair of petite Régence-style carved giltwood stools covered In variegated blue horse hair upholstery, elegant carved and gilded frames, cabriole legs with foliate carving, hoofed fee...
Category
20th Century English Regency Seating
Materials
Giltwood
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
Vintage Regency Italian Patina “Contessa” Chaise
Located in west palm beach, FL
An extraordinary vintage Regency chaise lounge. Handmade by the Patina group in Italy. Beautiful cerused wood with a linen blend upholstery. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
The...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Regency Seating
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Hickory Chair Regency Style Double Caned Chair
Located in Southampton, NJ
A double caned, George III Regency style mahogany & satinwood armchair with tapered reed & turned legs. The chair is fully hand detailed with beautifully ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany, Satinwood
Vintage Regency Lacquered Pagoda Arm Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency arm chair. A chic Pagoda design with a lacquered white finish. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Anglo Indian Rosewood And Caned Settee
Located in Essex, MA
In the Regency taste with serpentine arched caned back and scrolled out arms. carved seat rail with round discs over lion form legs and paw feet.
Category
1840s Indian Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
Pair of Antique English Regency Side Chairs with Marquetry Inlays & Caned Seat
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite pair of antique English regency side chairs in beautiful mahogany
with very fine marquetry inlays of classical motifs in satinwood. Chairs are embellished with inlaid b...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Satinwood, Mahogany
Regency Dining Chairs Faux Bamboo by CABOT WRENN (4)
By Cabot Wrenn
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Beautiful Vintage Set Of 4 Regency Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs...
Category
1980s Vintage Regency Seating
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Regency Mahogany Window Seat/Stool
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A smart Regency mahogany Stool/Window seat, the raised armrests with elaborate scrolls and S shape supports, the seat with moulded frame and raised on tulip carved tapering legs with...
Category
1830s English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Brass
Regency Mahogany Hall Bench
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A handsome regency mahogany hall bench, with roll cushion hand rests on a very well figured solid mahogany seat and stepped frame below. Raised on 6 unusually turned legs. Circa 1830...
Category
1830s English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Regency Leopard Wought Iron Tassel Bench
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency wrought iron bench. Beautiful swirl detail with heavy hanging tassels. A newly upholstered leopard velvet seat. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Regency Style Mahogany Bench
Located in Essex, MA
A great form with a seat that needs new upholstery. Very sturdy and fine quality. Finished on both sides. In the Regency style.
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Fine Set of 6 Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Library Chairs by Gillows
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine set of 6 antique regency quality mahogany library chairs by the prestigious furniture maker Gillows of Lancaster and London having a quality figured mahogany top rail with a ree...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Other
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Aged Regency Green Leather Chesterfield Tufted Office Directors Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Regency green leather, Chesterfield tufted office chair
A good looking and well made off...
Category
20th Century English Regency Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
RESTORED HARRODS LONDON CHESTERFiELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR CLAW & BALL FEET
By Harrods, Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original circa 1950’s Harrods London fully restored office or occasional armchair
...
Category
1950s English Vintage Regency Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Design Institute of America, 1980s, Attr Milo Baughman
Located in Hastings, GB
A set of six dining chairs by Design Institute of America, 1980s (DIA). Possibly by Milo Baughman- he designed a lot for DIA.
Burnished brass finish, with scroll back and gilt brass...
Category
1980s American Vintage Regency Seating
Materials
Brass, Steel
Directoire Regency Tufted X-Base Ottoman By CR Laine
Located in Southampton, NJ
An elegant tufted ottoman in Directoire French regency style having X-base mahogany frame.
Can be used as a bench as well.
In excellent condition.
Category
Early 2000s American Regency Seating
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Pair of Hardwood Gilt Metal Empire Revival Metamorphic Library Steps Armchairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of large and collectable Regency style metamorphic armchairs which converts into Library steps after the original 18th century design by ...
Category
20th Century English Regency Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Fine Antique Paisley Upholstered Regency Style Armchair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique Regency style armchair with reeded vertical slated back, scrolling arms with well padded manchettes that flow from beneath the armrest to the leg. The chair with removable se...
Category
19th Century Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Frances Elkins Wood Cane Seat Loop Backrest Beige Side Chairs Regency
Located in Miami, FL
First Edition Pair of Loop Side or Dining Chairs designed by Frances Elkins and made in Spain circa 1965.
Regency Period with hand-carved legs, Apron Decoration and both are with th...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Regency Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century English Regency Mahogany Tub Chair Armchair
By George Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
arly 19th Century English Regency mahogany armchair in the Manner of George Smith (Born in 1786). George Smith was a celebrated furniture designer during the Regency Period. His desi...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Regency Tipped X Benches - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning pair of custom built X Benches. A chic black linen/cotton in black with perfect white tipping along the edge. A graphic sensation. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Regency Seating
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Vintage Regency Currey and Co “Alisa” Leather Storage Ottoman
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency storage ottoman. Beautiful tooled leather exterior with a chic grey suede interior. Gorgeous and functional. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Regency Seating
Materials
Metal
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
Pair of Regency Style Giltwood Taboret Benches by Randy Esada Designs for Prospr
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Regency Style Ribbon Taboret Bench by Randy Esada Designs for Prospr in Red-orange Leather.
Additional information:
Materials: Giltwood, Leather
Color: Orange
Brand: Ra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Seating
Materials
Giltwood, Leather
Antique Original Regency 1815 Black Leather Hardwood Horseshoe Office Desk Chair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite original circa 1815 Black leather Regency office chair with sculpted Horseshoe frame
...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage Regency Gilt Tipped Caned Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency Bergere chair. A chic gilt tipped frame with inset cane panels. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Rattan
Regency Lounge Chairs a Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Regency Sty...
Category
Late 20th Century Regency Seating
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Drexel Heritage Regency Tufted Leather Executive Office Armchair
By Drexel
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Classic English regency style high-back tufted leather executive office armchair made by Drexel-Heritage. The grand chair has ...
Category
20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Brass
Italian Regency Style Burlwood Brass Inlay Tall Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Regency Style Burlwood Brass Inlay Tall Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4. Item features brass inlay, solid wood frames, beautiful wood grain, shapely saber legs, very ni...
Category
Mid-20th Century Regency Seating
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Seating
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
English Regency Set of Eight Mahogany Dining Room Chairs W/ Reeded Legs C. 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Regency set of eight mahogany dining room chairs with scrolled crest rails and arms, rectangular splat backs, barley t...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Muslin, Mahogany
Antique Regency Satinwood Récamier Chase Lounge Sofa Fainting Couch Daybed
Located in Dayton, OH
"A rare and impressive Regency period Récamier sofa or fainting couch, circa 1820s. Exquisite and vibrant Satinwood sleigh form featuring a scroll crest rail, rolled and flared arms. Upholstered in an elegant blue French brocade. Supported by curvilinear scrolled legs with block feet. Acquired from a 1980s auction after a heated bidding exchange with Ralph Lauren.
The modern chaise longue was first popularised during the 16th century in France. They were created by French furniture craftsmen for the rich to rest without the need to retire to the bedroom. It was during the Rococo period that the chaise longue became the symbol of social status and only the rarest and most expensive materials were used in their construction. Today, the chaise longue is seen as a luxury item for the modern home. They are often used to complement a home's décor such as living or reading rooms, or as a stylish boudoir chair for bedroom seating.
Duchesse brisée (Broken duchess in French): this word is used when the chaise longue is divided in two parts: the chair and a long footstool, or two chairs with a stool in between them. The origin of the name is unknown.
Récamier: a récamier has two raised ends, and nothing on the long sides. It is sometimes associated with French Empire (neo-classical) style. It is named after French society hostess Madame Récamier (1777–1849), who posed elegantly on a couch of this kind for a portrait, painted in 1800 by Jacques-Louis David. The shape of the récamier is similar to a traditional lit bateau...
Category
1820s Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Satinwood
Armchair In Rosewood Regency Period, circa 1810
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely rosewood armchair from the beginning of the 19th century Regency period
Very beautiful base decorated with a beading The backrest is also decorated with a beading as well as a...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Regency Style Caned Library Chair With Green Velvet Seat
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage stately Regency style caned chair with straight frame caned sides and back with reeded arms and turned legs that continue to the arm rests and end on casters at the base. T...
Category
20th Century Regency Seating
Materials
Velvet, Cane
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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