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
20th Century Regency Style Leather & Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Handsome pair of 20th century Regency style leather armchairs, with olive-green leather upholstery and mahogany frame. They are designed with classic button tufting, armrests lined w...
Category
20th Century Regency Seating
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Seating
Materials
Wood
Regency Mahogany Library Bergère
Located in London, GB
A Regency Mahogany Library Bergère
In the manner of Gillows, with outscrolled back and arms on reeded tapering legs.
Height: 103cm, ...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of English Regency Black Lacquered and Cane Seat Armchairs, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English Regency black lacquered arm chairs with a carved spiral ringed bulbous crest, flanking filigree splat backs, sweeping carved scrolled arms, cane hole seats, and termi...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Pine, Lacquer, Cane
4 Metal Iron Regency Maitland Smith Style Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 35 3/4in W: 19 1/2in D: 20 1/4in SH: 19 1/2in
This set of 4 Metal Regency Maitland Smith Style Dining Chairs are made of the highest quality and are perfect for you ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Seating
Materials
Metal, Iron
Vintage Aged Regency Green Leather Chesterfield Tufted Office Directors Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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
An Important Regency Giltwood Sofa
Located in London, GB
An Important Regency Giltwood Sofa
The giltwood surface showing faint lustre, the original traces of the original giltwood surface painstakingly...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Giltwood
English Regency Style Mahogany Scroll Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency-style (19th Century) mahogany armchair with scroll arms resting on four turned legs.
Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use
Category
19th Century British Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of English Regency Style Brass Inlaid Oak and Cane Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Regency stained oak armchair with floral brass inlay pattern, carved detail, cane seat, and removable beige tufted and upholstered seat cushion.
Category
20th Century Regency Seating
Materials
Brass
Made to Order Italian Hand Painted Sleigh Settee, Antiqued Blue Crackle Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made to Order Italian hand painted settee, antiqued blue crackle finish, upholstered in a linen Fabric, cushion filling 50/50 White Goose Down, sprung decking, hand made in Los Angel...
Category
Early 18th Century American Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Wood, Upholstery, Linen
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,...
Category
19th Century French Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique 1810 Attributed to Gillows Metamorphic Leather Library Armchair Steps
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this large and collectable fully restored Regency circa 1810-1820 metamorphic armchair which converts into Library steps attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London
This wonderful piece of English history has been on a journey of restoration, the frame has been washed back and French polished by a Victorian trained polisher, the leather upholstery is all new, it is Italian cattle hide, upholstered plain then hand dyed six times, antiqued and sealed, it has a lovely rich reddish brown colour to it.
This chair is larger than any other of its type you would have seen, it is an important and extremely expensive looking thing that commands attention in any setting. You can see the same model made by Gillows currently viewed in the Victorian & Albert Museum, below is an extra from their listing.
The period 1800-1825 was a great one for ‘patent’ or ‘metamorphic’ furniture This chair, which transforms into a short set of steps for use with bookshelves, is close to a design for a ‘Library Chair’ published in Rudolph Ackermann’s Repository of the Arts in July 1811, which was made by the London firm of Morgan and Saunders, of Catherine Street, Strand.
They were well known for their ingenious furniture, including reading chairs with writing surfaces attached and a great variety of travelling beds...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Pair of Hardwood Gilt Metal Empire Revival Metamorphic Library Steps Armchairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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
Pair Vintage Regency Style Slipper Chairs
Located in Trenton, NJ
This stunning pair of high back regency modern slipper chairs feature ornate ebonized wooden frames with gilt detail and brass studded trim. The comfortably padded upholstered seats make this an excellent set of occasional chairs...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Regency Mahogany Stool
Located in Sherborne, GB
English Regency mahogany stool in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster circa 1820, fully upholstered with a moulded frieze resting on finely tuned reeded legs.
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Regency Wrought Iron Bench
Located in west palm beach, FL
A timeless Vintage Regency wrought iron bench featuring an elegantly curved frame and intricate detailing. The sturdy iron construction is complemented by graceful scrollwork and a l...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Regency Style Baker Furniture Wingback Chair Newly Custom Upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Regency Style Baker Furniture Wingback Lounge Chair Newly Upholstered in High End Red Leather and Black and White Stripe Fabric
This Classic Wingback Lounge Chair by Baker Furnitur...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair Of Painted Faux Bamboo Armchairs
Located in Darlington, GB
A matched pair of English regency period faux bamboo armchairs. C.1820.
Retaining their lovely original painted decoration.
With turned beech frames, caned seats and traditionally ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Beech
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
19th Century French Carved Regency Walnut Chair with Fabulous Hoof Feet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A lovely Louis XV chair with a framed back adorned with frieze and carved scroll having rosette on the center front apron. This beautiful large French solid walnut elbow chair has sh...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Black Powder Coated Faux Antler Bar Stools by Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of black faux antlers and leopard print velvet swivel bar stools designed by Arthur Court in the 1970’s.
Constructed of black powder coated cast aluminum and leopard print vel...
Category
1970s American Vintage Regency Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Veneman Furn. Italian Regency Style Cast Aluminum Spade Back Saber Leg Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian Regency Style Cast Aluminum Spade Back Saber Leg Arm Chair by Veneman Furniture. Item features a unique spade back, cast aluminum construction, original label, tapered legs, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Seating
Materials
Aluminum
An unusual pair of Regency mahogany day beds in the manner of Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual pair of Regency mahogany day beds in the manner of Gillows, one facing left and the other facing right, each having a scroll and a bolster at one end and lotus fan at the ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Regency Gilt Tipped Bergere Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
This Vintage Regency Gilt Tipped Bergère Chair exemplifies timeless elegance and sophisticated craftsmanship. With its classically inspired design, the chair features a beautifully c...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Curvaceous Italian Chairs with Gilt Ouroboros Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Curvaceous Italian Chairs with Gilt Ouroboros Decoration, believed to be late 19th or early 20th Century, Italian. These chairs are currently being reupholstered and can be c...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
English Regency Cushioned Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency Brighton design bamboo arm chair with filigree design and a cane seat under a cushion with a stretcher (AS IS-filigree modified) (similar to Inv. #036706)
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Upholstery
PAIR OF GEORGE SMITH SOMERVILLE RESTORED BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiRS
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of George Smith cigar brown Somerville occasional Library armchairs with which have been fully restored and hand dyed this unique Cigar brown RRP £15,900
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 true masterpiece of an armchair, these chairs look sublime in any setting and have very agreeable dimensions for those of us looking for a comfortable chair that doesn’t take up a lot of space.
The chair frames alone currently retail for £4344 without upholstery, the leather, upholstery and hand dying was just under £3600 making a total chair cost of just shy of £8000
The chairs have been professionally restored as mentioned to include having the leather washed back, they have then been hand dyed six times, antiqued, sealed waxed down and polished, the end result is a very unique looking pair of designer armchairs...
Category
20th Century English Regency Seating
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Mahogany
FINE PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD LIBRARY READING ARMCHAIRs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage Regency style fully restored Chesterfield brown leather hand dyed Library readin...
Category
20th Century English Regency Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
antique regency mahogany 3-seater sofa.
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Impressive antique regency mahogany 3-seater sofa. An early 19th century Regency mahogany sofa is an elegant piece of furniture typical of the Regency period in the United Kingdom (a...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of English Regency Style Parcel Gilt Caned Back Settees
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Regency faux painted rosewood loveseats with parcel gilt ornaments, removable caned backs with gilt anthemion top crests, and mint green striped upholstery, resting o...
Category
19th Century Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of English Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
a pair of English Regency mahogany hall chairs, carved back with shield at center, on turned tapered reeded front legs, having rear sabre legs, England, 19th century
Category
19th Century English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Regency Custom Angled Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your living space with this vintage Regency custom angled sofa, a true American classic. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it combines t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Regency Mahogany Upholstered Bench with Original Brass Casters Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
French Regency mahogany upholstered bench with serpentine skirt, foliage carved knee, and terminating on the original brass casters. Bench is covered in white muslin with horse hair ...
Category
1810s French Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Brass
Vintage Spanish Regency Carved Wood X-Frame Gold Upholstered Stool Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Spanish Regency carved wood x-frame gold upholstered stool bench. Item features solid wood construction, distressed gold finish, nicely carved ...
Category
Late 20th Century Regency Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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...
Category
1790s English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Ormolu
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,...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair Antique Regency Arm Chairs in Rosewood Dining Chair
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning Pair of Regency Rosewood Chairs.
These chairs having ring turned and carved front legs.
The centre rail of typical Regency design an...
Category
1980s Vintage Regency Seating
Materials
Rosewood
VINTAGE AGED BROWN LEATHER DIRECTOR'S CAPTAiNS OFFICE CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand made in England vintage Chesterfield Directors captains armchair with heritage brown lea...
Category
20th Century English Regency Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Set of 4 Antique French Régence Style Gold Leaf Armchairs, Circa 1885.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 4 Antique French Régence Style Gold Leaf Armchairs, Circa 1885.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Wood, Silk
Regency Faux Bamboo Side Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency-style faux bamboo side chair. This hand-carved chair with a faux bamboo motif is inspired by designs of the Brighton Pavillion. It is shown in our whitewash oak finish with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Regency Seating
Materials
Wood
Vintage Regency Ikat Fauteuil Chair and Footstool
Located in west palm beach, FL
Make a statement with this exquisite vintage Regency fauteuil chair and matching footstool, upholstered in a striking blue and white Ikat fabric. The gracefully hand-carved wood fram...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Regency Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Velvet Stool 1950's
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Vintage velvet stool made around 1950 in red/pink velvet fabric.
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Regency Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Six Chairs Regency
Located in VILLENEUVE-LÈS-AVIGNON, FR
Six rosewood chairs with brass applications and casework in very good condition Regency period (England 1811-1820)
Category
1810s British Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair Dessin Fournir Partial Gilt, Ebonized Wood and Upholstered Lounge Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Dessin Furniture Partial Gilt, Ebonized Wood and Recently Re-upholstered Lounge Chairs. Come with a paitr of designer pillows as showned.
Measures 26.25" in width, 32.5" in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood, Paint
Irish Regency Style Stool
By Thomas Hope
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A carved and gilt-wood large Irish design baronial stool, supported by four fantastically over-scale lion paw feet. This over-sized stool also serves supe...
Category
2010s English Regency Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
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.
Category
19th Century British Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Wicker
English Regency Dining Accent Chairs Ebonized 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 English Regency...
Category
1980s Vintage Regency Seating
Materials
Cotton, 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...
Category
1810s English Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Beech, Paint, Upholstery
Pair of English Regency Red Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Regency style (19th cent) mahogany and gilt lion Armchairs with square back and red upholstery.
Category
19th Century Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Set Regency Dining Chairs Period Antique Brass Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 6 Regency Period Rosewood and Simulated Rosewood Dining Chairs.
This Quality Set of Dining Chairs are Raised Upon Typical Regency Sabre Front and Back Legs.
The Chairs Having Lift Out Seats Which Have Recent Been Reupholstered.
The Backs of the Chairs Having a Central Fluted Roundel With Brass Inlays and Decorative Carvings.
The Top Rail of the Chair Having a Central Hand Cut Brass Inlaid Decorative Panel...
Category
1980s Vintage Regency Seating
Materials
Brass
Mario Buatta X-Form Bench
By Mario Buatta, Deangelis
Located in New York, NY
Made by DeAngelis for Mario Buatta; with rectangular fixed cushion over the X-form frame, all upholstered in a salmon pink and woven cotton. Bearing DeAngelis label to underside.
Co...
Category
1970s American Vintage Regency Seating
Materials
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
RARE ORIGINAL REGENCY X FRAMED RECLINING BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite original X Framed circa 1810-1820 Regency Reclining brown leather Chesterfield tufted armchair that has been fully restored
What a...
Category
1810s British Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
English Regency Lattice and Red Upholstered Settee
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency ebonized settee with painted and gilt trim and pierced back with lattice design with square arms and tapered legs with an inset upholstered seat
Category
19th Century British Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Regency Lyre-Back Armchair
Located in Darlington, GB
A fine English regency period lyre-back armchair, in the manner of Thomas Hope. C.1820
Traditionally upholstered stuffed seat finished in bargello fabric, with matching lumber cushion.
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Seating
Materials
Beech
Vintage Regency Carved Ruffle Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous set of six vintage Regency dining chairs. Gorgeous garbed ruffle details and cabriolet legs. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Regency Seating
Materials
Fabric, 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.