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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
19th Century English Regency Rosewood Armchair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century English Regency rosewood armchair. The whole of the scroll top back and the seat join together in a sweeping curve to g...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Rosewood

English Regency Upholstered Armchair with Painted and Gilt Wood Legs on Casters
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English early 19th century period Regency armchair features a new muslin upholstered curved back, seat with cushion and arms over four exquisite short painted legs with gilded accents. The front two legs are tapered and decorated with gilded stylized acanthus leaves with rosettes on the knees. The gilt accented seat rail leads the eye to the short saber legs supporting the back. The chair is raised on casters, allowing it to be moved easily. This elegant English Regency chair...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Muslin, Upholstery, Giltwood, Wood

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
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20th Century French Regency Seating

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Leather

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...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany

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 ...
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20th Century American Regency Seating

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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.
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1940s American Vintage Regency Seating

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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

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Mahogany

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 ...
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20th Century British Regency Seating

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Gold Leaf

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...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Brass

19th Century Regency Arm Chair with Scrolled Arms, English
Located in Toronto, CA
A fine arm chair from the English Regency period in mahogany with a scroll arm. This would be a fantastic arm chair to add a bit of character to a library or to be used as a complime...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Wood

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
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1980s American Vintage Regency Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

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...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Cane, Oak

Vintage Regency Custom Devore Stripe Long Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Regency Custom Devore Long Sofa, featuring luxurious fabric and refined design. Perfect for adding a touch of classic elegance to your living space. Acquired from a Legendary...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

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.
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1810s English Antique Regency Seating

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Muslin, Beech

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)
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1820s English Antique Regency Seating

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Brass

Elegant Pair of Regency Tufted Chairs with Hooved Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Pair of Regency Style Tufted Chairs with Hooved Feet, American, circa 1940s. These chairs are currently being refinished and reupholstered and can be completed in your choice...
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1940s American Vintage Regency Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

English Regency Mahogany Swan Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency carved mahogany swan design arm chair with nail heads and yellow leather upholstery
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19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Leather, Mahogany

Antique Original Regency 1815 Black Leather Hardwood Horseshoe Office Desk Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite original circa 1815 Black leather Regency office chair with sculpted Horseshoe frame ...
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1810s English Antique Regency Seating

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Leather, Hardwood

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...
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Early 19th Century Antique Regency Seating

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Fabric, Mahogany

ORiGINAL ANTIQUE REGENCY CIR 1810 HARDWOOD PORCELAIN CASTORS BOBBIN TURNED CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale absolutely stunning ornately carved original Antique Scottish Bobbin Turned side chair with Porcelain castor...
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1810s English Antique Regency Seating

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Hardwood

Early 18th Century French Regence Period Walnut Ratchet Wing Chair with Needlewo
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 18th Century French Regence Period Walnut Ratchet Wing Chair with Needlework Upholstery
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Early 18th Century French Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Regency Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 solid mahogany Regency style mahogany carved dining chairs with caned seats.
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1920s American Vintage Regency Seating

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Cane, Mahogany

Ornate Regency White Wirework Iron Chair
Located in Hastings, GB
An untouched and incredibly ornate Regency period wirework and wrought iron chair, superb form and scale. English, dating to the very early 19th century. Height 82.5cm, Width 44cm,...
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1810s English Antique Regency Seating

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Wrought Iron, Wire

Set of Four English Regency Mahogany Dining Room Chairs, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of four English Regency mahogany upholstered and brass tacked dining room chairs with floral reeded cross hatching and terminating on tapered squared legs with spade feet. Set co...
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1810s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

Vintage Regency Carved Fauteuil Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A luxurious pair of vintage Regency carved fauteuil chairs, showcasing intricate woodwork and graceful curves. With their elegantly sculpted frames and...
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Set of Twenty Regency Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A Set of Twenty Regency Dining Chairs Each with a tablet top rail carved with anthemion on either side above a reeded horizontal splat and fluted uprights, on hessian covered seat, above turned and reeded tapering front legs. The overall design of this elegant set of dining chairs derives from designs for chairs in the Greek Revival style popularized by Thomas Hope in his Household Furniture and Decoration, published in 1807. This set of chairs was removed the Bath Assembly Rooms in Bath – a series of elegant reception rooms designed by Robert Wood in 1769 for public entertainment, such as card playing, taking tea, and dancing. During the Georgian and Regency period these rooms were the main hub of fashionable society, and Jane Austin...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century French Regence Fauteuil
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite pair of 19th-century French Regence fauteuils exudes elegance and sophistication, characteristic of the Regence period. Each fau...
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19th Century French Antique Regency Seating

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Giltwood

Vintage Regency Niermann Weeks Lyre Back Dining Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Enhance your dining space with this sophisticated pair of vintage Regency Niermann Weeks lyre back dining chairs. Featuring a timeless lyre-inspired design, these chairs embody elega...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Seating

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Rush, Wood, Paint

19th Century French Carved Regency Style Walnut Chair with Scrolled Arms
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A lovely Louis XV chair with a framed back adorned with frieze and carved scroll with rosette on the center front apron. This beautiful large French solid walnut elbow chair has shap...
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19th Century French Antique Regency Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

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″ ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Upholstery, Mahogany

19th Century French Regency Style Oak Armchairs
Located in Austin, TX
This elegant 19th century French Regence Style armchair is a true masterpiece in design and craftsmanship. Upholstered in luxurious leather and adorned with a stunning nailhead trim,...
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19th Century French Antique Regency Seating

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Leather, Oak

Pair of English Regency Mahogany Stools with Saber Legs and Custom Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Regency period mahogany rectangular stools from the 19th century with saber legs and custom upholstery. This exquisite pair of English Regency period mahogany stool...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Rare English Regency Double Caned Chinoiserie Armchair with Leather Cushions
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Marvelous luxurious Regency style club or armchair having black and gold chinoiserie frame, double caned body in amazing condition, and two down filled cognac colored soft kid leathe...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Leather, Wood

Antique Louis XVI Style Caned Settee With Distressed Green Painted Finish
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
charming antique Louis XVI style caned settee featuring a hand-carved wood frame in a distressed green painted finish. The medallion back and sides are finely caned, paired with a c...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Regency Seating

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Wood

Pair of English Regency Serpentine Painted Arm Chairs. Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English Regency serpentine splat back hand painted arm chairs with floral ribbon, swags, tassels, and medallion motif. Pair has scrolled ar...
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1810s English Antique Regency Seating

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Beech, Paint, Upholstery

Pair of Regency Period White Painted and Giltwood Armchairs
Located in London, GB
An impressive pair of early 19th century Regency period white painted and carved giltwood armchairs, in the manner of Morel and Hughes, acanthus and s...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Giltwood

Window Benches in the Regency Manner
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A pair of turned mahogany and brass-mounted window seats on elongated brass casters. In the Regency manner. Upholstered in clients own material. We are ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Bergères
Located in North Miami, FL
Beautiful pair of Italian painted and gilded bergères, circa 1940. Grand scale and elegant design. Beautiful combination of natural wicker and distress...
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1940s Italian Vintage Regency Seating

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Upholstery, Wicker, Wood

Dining Chairs Set of 6 English Mahogany Leather Black 19th Century England
Located in New York, NY
Dining Chairs Set of 6 English Mahogany Leather Black 19th Century England. A stunning set of of 6 dining chairs made in England during the 19th Century. Frame in mahogany with gilde...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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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...
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1990s English Regency Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Regency Period Mahogany Bench Circa 1820
Located in Brussels, Brussels
exceptional mahogany bench from the Regency period from the beginning of the 19th century circa 1820 rare bench by its shape which is superb and its period. We only see them in very...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Seating

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Mahogany

Regency Armchair in The Manner Of Holland & Sons
Located in Batley, GB
An English Regency period deep seated country house armchair. Raised on mahogany legs with the original Cope & Collinson gilt brass casters. Probably by Holland & Sons although unsta...
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1830s British Antique Regency Seating

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Walnut

Regency Mahogany Bergere Leather Library Chair 1810-1820 Georgian Red Armchair
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous, fine and extremely rare mahogany and leather Regency bergere library armchair in fabulous antique condition. Most likely crafted around 1810-20 during England’s Regency p...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Brass

Regency Style Hall Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency style 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Seating

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Mahogany

Set of Eight English Regency Painted & Silver Gilt Dining Room Chairs. C. 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Eight English Regency painted and silver gilt dining room chairs with scrolled arms, original ormolu mounts, and resting on saber legs. Late 18th Century. Dining room chairs h...
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1790s English Antique Regency Seating

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Ormolu

19th Century Regency Pair of Armchairs in Mahogany Influenced Art Deco Style
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Swedish Art Deco influenced Klismos armchairs in mahogany with inlay brass.
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20th Century European Regency Seating

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Bronze

Elegant 19th Century Mahogany Neoclassical Regency Style Arm Chair with Stars
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Regal Regency 19th century neoclassical mahogany and newly upholstered grey velvet arm chair having handsome brass stars where legs meet the seat and scroll arms. Brass caps finish t...
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19th Century North American Antique Regency Seating

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Velvet, Mahogany

English Regency Wicker Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency style (19th Cent) Brighton design natural wicker round back arm chair with hour glass base.
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19th Century British Antique Regency Seating

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Wicker

Pair of 18th Century Tapestry Covered Benches
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Heavy oak construction with cabriole legs ending in incurved feet and shaped X-stretchers. Upholstered in sage green velvet with fringe and 18th century tapestry covered tops depicti...
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Late 18th Century Antique Regency Seating

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Tapestry, Velvet, Oak

Regency Style Dining Side Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Hand carved side chair with reeded decoration, the over scroll and double ‘X’ pierced back above an upholstered seat, on sabre legs. Dimensions: 20" W x 22" D x 33.75" H Seat - 19" H...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Seating

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Wood

A Regency mahogany library chair
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Regency mahogany library chair, of rectangular form, the arms with padded elbow rests and turned tapering legs with brass castors, originally caned but now with two re-upholstered ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Metamorphic Bench
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The rectangular padded seat covered in brown leather, opening to reveal a set of library steps, over a solid inlaid seat-rail and ring-turned tapering legs ending in castors. 18in. high, 34 1/2in. wide and 16 1/2in. deep. Opened, 36in. high and 49in. wide. Rooms organized during the Regency period as libraries often had floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. The upper shelves were difficult to reach, so movable library stairs were invaluable. Further, libraries were one of the most important rooms in a stately house, symbol of its owner's wealth, culture and status. As a consequence, designers, architects and cabinet or chair makers devoted much attention to its architecture and decoration. Hence, the emrgence of innovative ideas such as our bench. Enter the Regency era metamorphic library chair/bench (chairs are more common than benches)! The tables, chairs and stools containing library steps were patented in Great Britain by Robert Campbell in 1774 but this innovative chair-based design did not become immediately popular. Once the Regency was established, a neo-classical interpretation of Campbell’s Metamorphic Library Chair concept started to become popular in London. Any early attributions rely heavily on two contemporary sketches...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Brass

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....
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1980s Vintage Regency Seating

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Mahogany

FINE PAIR OF ANTIQUE ITALIAN HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER RESTORED THRONE ARMCHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of heavily carved large Antique Italian Carolean throne armchairs in hand dyed brown leat...
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20th Century English Regency Seating

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Leather, Hardwood

English Regency Style Rosewood Chaise
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency-style (19th Century) rosewood chaise with swirl and finial design with rust color upholstery. Loss to some finials, wear on frame, former repair on leg.
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19th Century British Antique Regency Seating

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Rosewood, Upholstery

Beautiful Set Of Six Regency Dining Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sake this amazing set of six Regency rosewood dining chairs with upholstered seat , in lovely condition , circa 1820. Don't hesitate to contact me if you hav...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Seating

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Hardwood

French Regence Style Painted Bench
Located in Queens, NY
French Regence style (19/20th Century) green painted bench with floral carving and 8 legs connected with a stretcher and shaped cane seat under a cushion.
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19th Century French Antique Regency Seating

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Cane, Paint, Wood

Classic Leather Tufted Dining Armchairs
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Seating

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Leather, Wood

Vintage Regency Venetian Hand Painted Cane Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This charming vintage armchair boasts a distinctive tortoise bamboo frame, showcasing the rich, warm hues and natural texture that are signature to Boho style. The open-frame design,...
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating

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Wood, Paint

Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Elephant Low Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This charming vintage ceramic elephant stool exudes regency-inspired elegance with its vibrant hand-glazed design. Crafted in striking tones of green, yellow, and orange, this piece ...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Seating

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Ceramic

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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