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
Karges French Regency Style Klismos Saber Leg Walnut Dining Chair - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Karges French Regency Style Klismos Saber Leg Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6. Set includes (2) armchairs, (4) side chairs, bronze ormolu, solid wood construction, nicely car...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Regency Serpentine Hand Dyed Restored Whisky Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Chesterfield
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
Regency Mahogany Library Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
A large scale chair with blue leather upholstery. Wing back with scrolled carved arms. The seat with loose cushion. Raised on turned tapered legs. Brass tacking.
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair Baker Furniture Regency Dining Chairs with Klismos Legs
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Pair of regency style arm chairs by Baker furniture, circa 1960s. The British regency period was most notably influenced by the exotic Greek, Egyptian and Asian furniture to which v...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Ebonized and Cane Back Dining Chairs
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Ebonized and gold gilt carved walnut frames, with caned backs and seats, a...
Category
1980s American Vintage Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut, Giltwood
Pair of Regency Faux Bamboo Painted Chairs
Located in Hastings, GB
A fine pair of faux bamboo painted Regency Chairs, English, dating to circa 1815, superb original condition with untouched paintwork and rush seats.
Height 84 cm, Width 42.5 cm, ...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Wood
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
Italian Regency Style Wrought Iron Curule Frame Barstools Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian Regency Style Wrought Iron Curule Frame Barstools Chairs - a Pair. Item features scrolling backs, wrought iron construction, quality craftsman...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
19th Century Regency Rosewood and Brass Marquetry Inlaid Scroll End Day Bed
Located in Sofia, BG
A Regency rosewood and brass marquetry inlaid scroll end daybed in red leather, with ribbed and gadrooned mouldings, on swept legs terminating in leaf and scroll cast brass sabot and...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Creme Painted French Regency Style Lion Head Carved X Form Stools
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of distressed creme painted French Regency style X form Benches or foot stools. They are in good condition with nice details carved into their solid walnut fr...
Category
1960s French Vintage Regency Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set Period Regency Dining Chairs Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 6 Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs.
Period Regency
The Chairs are Raised Upon Ring Turned Front Legs with Swept Back Legs....
Category
1980s Vintage Regency Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Six English Regency Chinoiserie Painted and Gilt Side Chairs, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Six English Regency chinoiserie painted and gilt side chairs with floral gilt medallions, cane seats with silk upholstered cushions, ...
Category
Early 1800s English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Gold
English Regency Style Club Chair
Located in Queens, NY
"English Regency-style (19th Century) walnut club chair with scroll arms and rounded high back.
Casters show age and are not round. Missing a caster."
Category
19th Century British Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set Period Regency Dining Chairs Mahogany Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 8 (6 + 2) Regency Period Mahogany Dining Chairs.
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These Chairs are Raised Upon Typical Regency Tu...
Category
1980s Vintage Regency Seating
Materials
Mahogany
A Regency Style Ebonised and Upholstered Settee
Located in New York, NY
A reupholstered Regency style settee in a vintage YSL fabric.
Category
20th Century English Regency Seating
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 Early 19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 6 Circa 1810 Regency Period Mahogany Chairs. This entirely hand-carved set consists of two armchairs and four side chairs. The top crest rails flair out into rondels while the...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Style Oak Camel Elephant Saddle Stool with Curule Legs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Diminutive camel or elephant saddle stool or armchair crafted from oak in the regency taste. The hardwood oak frame features an x-form curule leg construction. The arms have scrolled, reeded hands with padded rests. The gracefully curved back has round finials on each end. Upholstered with an opulent red velvet fabric bordered by patinated brass tack nail heads. The generous seat has a woven raffia cushion. Excellent joinery and craftsmanship with a lovely aged patina on the finish. Includes a royal blue throw...
Category
20th Century Regency Seating
Materials
Brass
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 Dressing Stool, English, Chenille Upholstery, Footstool, Regency, C.1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique dressing stool. An English, mahogany and chenille upholstered footstool, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.
Graced wi...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Chenille, Wood
Custom Devon Shop Regency Crossed Swords Ottoman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
By Devon Shops, New York. A rectangular bench in the form of carved crossed swords front and back. Each sword is carved and silvered wood with ribbed gilt ...
Category
20th Century American 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
19th Century Hall Porters Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Hall Porters Chair
The chair has been upholstered in Soft Black Leather with brass studs which are used very decoratively, under the seat there is a small 2 door cupbo...
Category
Early 1800s Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Leather
A pair of rare Regency mahogany hall chairs from the Bateson family
By Seddon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of rare Regency mahogany hall chairs from the Bateson family of Belvoir Park, attributed to Seddon and Sons, each with an upright lyre shaped back with broad strapwork edging ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Set Of Six Regency Painted Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
Each painted a dark green with gilt Greek key , winged lions heads , figures , chimera etc. Most likely by Gillow of Lancaster and London. Each with a painted crestrail over pierced ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Wood
Vintage Regency Carved Bergere Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Vintage Regency Carved Bergère Chairs are elegant and sophisticated pieces that reflect the grandeur of the Regency period. These chairs typically feature intricately carved wooden f...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Regency style stools
Located in Stroud, GB
Bespoke stools with coach-built tenoned hardwood frames covered in Egyptian calico and natural hessian, standing on antique English Regency circa 1820 reeded Gillows patten legs.
Tra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Seating
Materials
Sapele Wood
Regency Large Mahogany Hall Bench, in the Manner of Tatham and Marsh
Located in Sherborne, GB
Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, in the manner of Tatham and Marsh, this Regency hall bench/window seat is one of the best examples of English fu...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Eight New Traditional Mahogany Adams Style Inlaid Dining Chairs by Leighton Hall
Located in Suwanee, GA
These are new traditional mahogany dining chairs. Their design was inspired by dining chairs from the Regency period. They feature c...
Category
2010s Philippine Regency Seating
Materials
Mahogany
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
An Unusually Late Regency Period Mahogany Bench
Located in London, GB
In the manner of Charles Heathcote Tatham.
This window seat, elegantly framed and panelled with a reeded frieze, rests upon reeded legs adorned with finely carved paterae. Its impre...
Category
19th Century British Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Regency Style Giltwood Armchair
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique giltwood armchair, in the fabulous Regency style, and early 20th century in date.
The gilded chair has been beautifully carved with reeded lines and medallion plaques. The arms and supports scroll out in exaggerated curves which support the lime green upholstered back and seat.
Add a touch of class to your home with this exceptional antique armchair.
Condition:
In excellent condition having been beautifully restored and reupholstered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 73 x width 60 x depth 49.
Dimensions in inches:
Height 2 feet, 5 inches x width 2 feet x depth 1 foot, 7 inches.
Regency Furniture.
During the Regency period it was fashionable to copy the classical furniture of the Roman and Greek times. Furniture had stopped evolving in design and had moved back to classical forms. The Pioneer designers who represented this period were:
Thomas Hope (1770-1831), George Smith (1804-28), Henry Holland (1745-1806)c
George IV had a major influence over the furniture makers of the time.
This period saw the introduction of brass to wood from the previous marquetry that had been originally used. The sofa table was also introduced.
The main features of the Regency period furniture...
Category
1910s English Vintage Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Set of 12 English Regency Green and Gilt Damask Upholstered Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 12 English Regency style (20th Century) parcel gilt & green painted open dining arm chairs with crest rail & seat on saber legs (8 upholstered in red damask, 4 upholstered in ...
Category
20th Century British Regency Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Set of Eight Regence - style Leather Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of Eight French High-Back Leather Chairs in the Regence Manner
with original leather - very comfortable.
Structurally very good condition - some wear consistent with age
Category
20th Century French Regency Seating
Materials
Leather
A Regency Mahogany Scroll End Sofa
Located in London, GB
A Regency Mahogany Scroll End Sofa
With carved show wood front, on turned and reeded legs with brass casters
Height: 88 cm, 34 5/8″
...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Ebonized English Regency Armchairs with Pony Seats and Monogram
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 19th century English Regency ebonized armchairs with hand painted monogram. Natural pony hide seats in black and white.
Measures: Arm height 25".
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Hide, Wood
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
1950s Italian Regency Style Gilt Metal Tole Painted Bench in French Silk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is 1950s Italian regency style gilt metal tole painted bench in vintage embroidered French silk. It is special piece! It is unmarked and in very good condition. The pillow, howe...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Regency Seating
Materials
Metal
Klismos Chairs
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
These chairs are made to order and can be any number as required but are quoted for here as a set of 12.
A design developed by the Greeks in the 5th century BC, gaining popularity throughout the 4th century, the Klismos chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Italian Regency Savonarola Curule Wrought Iron Throne Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Regency Savonarola Curule wrought iron throne lounge chairs - a Pair. Item features curule x-form frames, solid brass finials and "bell" fe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Seating
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage Regency Greek Key Hand Painted Cane Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Introducing our Vintage Regency Greek Key Hand-Painted Cane Chair: a masterpiece of craftsmanship and design. This chair showcases a classic Greek key pa...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane
Regency Painted Recamier
Located in Essex, MA
Putty color with orange, gold and yellow stringing with floral and leaf details. Typical form raised on saber legs with casters. From the Krebhiel collection.
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Wood
Handsome English Regency Style Ebonized Library Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
with incurved back caned back centering an inlaid crest above sloping arms with brass terminals over a caned seat all raised on reeded supports ending in brass feet
Category
Early 20th Century English Regency Seating
Materials
Wood
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
Fine Regency Black Painted and Gilt Daybed in the Manner of George Smith
By George Smith
Located in New York, NY
This daybed stands out for its impressive scale. With outward scrolling upholstered side and downswept back within an ebonized surround with gilt acanthus and lotus leaf decoration; ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
Antique Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonised Regency Chair, circa 1815
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning 1815s Mother of Pearl occasional chair.
A very well-made and beautiful decorative chair, this is a good collector's find, not too ...
Category
19th Century British Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Pair of Regency Foot Stools
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a unique pair of period Regency foot stools that features beautifully carved hairy paw feet and finely cast lion head side handles. The stoo...
Category
1830s English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Brass
Antique set of 8 single and two arm mahogany dining chairs
Located in London, GB
A fine quality set of 8 single & 2 arm Dining Chairs in the style of Gillows of Lancaster, having green leather upholstered shaped backs with carved scroll & fan corners, above stuff...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of French Early 20th Century Regency Style Mahogany Carved Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French early 20th century Regency style mahogany carved armchairs, each upholstered in a light cream color pleather,...
Category
Early 20th Century French Regency Seating
Materials
Synthetic, Mahogany
Pair of English Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs with Painted Coat of Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Regency mahogany hall chairs from the 19th century with coat of arms, dished seats and saber legs. These English Regency mahogany hall chairs from the 19th century are a testament to the elegance and refinement of the period. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, each chair features a rectangular double reeded tablet top rail with painted stag that gracefully sits above a square splat. The splat is adorned with an applied tablet molding, framing a meticulously painted coat of arms—a nod to the aristocratic heritage and historical significance of such pieces.
The chairs are distinguished by their rectangular dished seats, which ensure a comfortable sitting experience. The design is completed with saber legs, which not only provide stability but also add a touch of grace and movement to the chairs' overall appearance.
These hall chairs could serve as a majestic welcome in any entryway, standing as guardians of history and tradition. Alternatively, they could be placed in a study or living room, where they would add an air of aristocratic elegance and serve as conversation pieces. Their regal design and the storied coat of arms make them not just functional pieces of furniture but also significant decorative elements that enhance the sophistication of any home. Perfect for those who appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship of English Regency furniture...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Regency Style Leather Chaise Longue
Located in London, GB
A superb antique leather chaise longue, made in England and dating from around the 1950’s.
This is of amazing quality, it is extremely well mad...
Category
1950s British Vintage Regency Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Regency Style Very Sophisticated Ebonized Lattice Back Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two Regency style ebonized mahogany armchairs having gilded detailing on the lattice backs and tops, lovely reeded legs and newly upholstered white duck seats.
Measures: Arm height 29.
Category
1940s American Vintage Regency Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of English Regency Period Mahogany Cock Fighting Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing pair of early 19th century English regency cock fighting chairs crafted from mahogany. The frames have a padded curved back supported by gracefully curved arms decorated with...
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Brass
A Regency Oak & Caned Bobbin Hall Bench
Located in London, GB
A Regency Oak & Caned Bobbin Hall Bench
Of unusual angular and characterful form, with gothic lines and bobbin shaping, with caned seat on brass casters.
Height: 90cm, 35 1/2″
Widt...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Cane, Oak
Tufted Regency Style Armchairs by Marge Carson
By Marge Carson
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair o...
Category
1970s Vintage Regency Seating
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany
Regency Style Faux Bamboo Rush Seat Elbow Chair Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
Regency Style Faux Bamboo Rush Seat Elbow Chair
In very good condition commensurate with age.
Dimensions:
H91/46
W58
D57
Category
Mid-20th Century English Regency Seating
Materials
Rush
Set Of 6 Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs Attributed To Gillows
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine set of 6 Regency dining chairs attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London, having a quality figured top rail with a reeded edge and carved top supported by shaped reeded supports over foliate scrolled splats, drop-in seats with luxury velvet fabric upholstery standing on reeded tapering legs to the front and out swept back legs.
Circa 1820
English
Artists Biography:
The Gillow family of cabinet makers and upholsters came to prominence with Richard Gillow (1733 – 1811), the son of Robert Gillow, founder of the firm. Gillow’s reputation as one of the leading British cabinet...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Regency Style Hall Benches
Located in Westwood, NJ
A pair of carved mahogany and parcel-gilt hall bench, the reeded solid seat with lapette carved and scroll end supports, loose button upholstered seat cushion, on turned fluted and t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Seating
Materials
Mahogany
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.