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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
Period: 19th Century
Set of Six English Regency Walnut Dining or Library Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive 19th century set of six English Regency bronze mounted walnut dining armchairs or library armchairs. The chairs feature an Arts & Crafts era needlepoint decorated seat wi...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Brass, Bronze

Antique Set of 8 Dining Chairs
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A handsome set of 8 Regency lyre back mahogany dining chairs with reeded legs; good large size - probably a little bit later in date than their design suggests The two arm chairs ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Mahogany

Four Original Regency Walnut Restored Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to this stunning set of four Regency period circa 1810-1820 fully restored Chesterfield aged cigar brown leather dining chairs i...
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1810s English Antique Regency Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Pair of Iron Garden Benches England, 19th Century European White
Located in Epfach, DE
Pair of iron garden benches England, 19th century European white Pair of English strap iron garden seats, white painted, benches are very decorative and comfortable.  
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1890s English Antique Regency Seating

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Iron

Set of Eight Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Montreal, QC
A set of eight English antique mahogany dining chairs, each with rope- carved splat, moulded top-rail and with delicately turned and ribbed front legs, The stuffover seats are uphols...
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19th Century British Antique Regency Seating

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Mahogany

Regency Era Set of Dining Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
This handsome set of 12 Regency period dining chairs is and exceptional example of Regency furniture in both construction and design. The chairs are crafted of rich mahogany and are ...
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19th Century British Antique Regency Seating

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Mahogany

Round English Early 19th Century Regency Stool with Adjustable Red Leather Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Regency Stool with a round, adjustable red leather seat. This spectacular English stool sits firmly on four splayed legs decorated wi...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Leather, Wood

Pair Of Regency Library Bergere Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Good Quality And Unusual 19th Century, Regency Period, Pair Of Golden Oak Library Bergere Armchairs, Upholstered In Attractive Tan Leather, Having Upright Backs And Scro...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Oak

Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Arm Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mahogany Regency arm chair with a striped silk upholstered seat.
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Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Seating

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Silk, Upholstery, Foam, Mahogany

Set of 8 Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of 8 antique Regency quality mahogany dining chairs having a quality shaped carved reeded top displaying a shell and a leaf carved to the centre splat, newly reupholstered drop ...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Other

Regency Rosewood and Brass Klismos Armchair
By Morel and Hughes
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Regency rosewood and gilt brass armchair in the manner of Morel and Hughes, having curved back with gilt brass mounts over scrolled arms with gilt longleaf mounts, over scrolled...
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1820s English Antique Regency Seating

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Bronze

Regency Rosewood Duet Stool
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Late Regency Period, 19th Century, Rosewood Duet Stool, Or Piano Stool, Having Upholstered Rectangular Seat Over Well Figured Frame With Moulded Channel And Appli...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Rosewood

Pair of antique Regency mahogany hall chairs in the manner of Gillows
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
A pair of antique Regency mahogany hall chairs, the oval backs with gadrooned scroll carving terminating with domed paterae and supported by a pair of carved scrolls. The tapered boa...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Mahogany

Pair of cane mahogany with faux grain rosewood early 19th century
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of cane chairs on brass casters. Faux rosewood grain with gold gilt accents. Low size allows window or flanking fireplace placement.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Cane, Mahogany

FINE ANTiQUE EARLY 19TH CENTURY BURR YEW WOOD & ELM COMB BACK WINDSOR ARMCHAIR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime early 19th century circa Yew wood & Elm Comb back Windsor armchair. Please note the...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Elm, Yew

FOUR FINE AND ANTIQUE REGENCY BERGERE MOTHER OF PEARL EBONISED SIDE CHAIRs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of four original circa 1810-1820 Regency bergere ebonised with mother of pearl inlay side ...
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1810s English Antique Regency Seating

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Rattan, Ebony

Antique English Regency Hand-Painted Cane-Back Medallion Armchairs- Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique English Regency Hand-Painted Cane-Back Medallion Armchairs- Pair These antique caned chairs showcase the exquisite elegance and craftsmanship of the Regency era. The frames ...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Regency Seating

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Cane, Wood, Paint

English Regency Black and Gold Armchair, 19th Century.
Located in Asaa, DK
English Regency Black and Gold Armchair, 19th Century. Antique shield back chair with hand painted cherub/putti motif. Ebonized frame with golden Greek key patterns and striping. W...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Cane, Hardwood

English Regency Black and Gold Armchair, 19th Century.
Located in Asaa, DK
English Regency Black and Gold Armchair, 19th Century. Antique shield back chair with hand painted reclining nude female and swan motif. The back stretcher is decorated with ornate ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Cane, Hardwood

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

Pair of English Regency 19th Century Mahogany Stools with Turned Spindle Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Regency period mahogany stools from the 19th century with turned spindle shaped legs and linen upholstery. This pair of English Regency period mahogany stools, dati...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Brass

Fine English Regency Antique Mahogany Curule Curved Chair Bench c. 1815
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FINE REGENCY CARVED MAHOGANY CURULE BENCH England, circa 1815 Item # 403PHK02S Inspired by Greek antiquity, the present example is a very finely made "curule" bench of the Regency p...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Regency Klismos Chairs, attributed to Gillows, early 19th century
Located in Richmond, London
A very fine and elegant Regency period set of eight 'Klismos' chairs after designs by Thomas Hope, the manufacture attributed to Gillows England, circa 1810. Why we like them The...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Regency quality mahogany desk chair having a quality figured mahogany top rail and centre splat, elegant carved mahogany shaped open arm, newly reupholstered drop in seat in ...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Other

Regency Mahogany Caned Bergere
Located in Essex, MA
With a curved carved back and sides raised on circular tapered legs. Nice carved details overall. Completely newly caned with removable upholstered original seat newly upholstered in...
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1810s English Antique Regency Seating

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Brass

Regency Mahogany Scroll Armed Chair
Located in Altrincham, GB
Regency Mahogany Scroll Armed Chair with gadrooned back bar turned legs and upholstered seat - 20"w x 22"d x 33.5"h (19" to seat)
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1820s English Antique Regency Seating

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Upholstery, Mahogany

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 x Width 42.5 cm ...
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1810s English Antique Regency Seating

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Wood

Pair of Regency Chairs, attributed to George Bullock
Located in Richmond, London
Collectors' choice - a very fine and rare Regency period pair of mahogany chairs, firmly attributed to George Bullock. England, circa 1815. Why we like them These superb quality, wo...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Hardwood

Quality set of six antique Regency mahogany dining chairs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality set of six antique Regency mahogany dining chairs, having a quality figured mahogany bar back drop in seats, standing on elegant reeded tapering legs to the front and out swe...
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Early 19th Century Antique Regency Seating

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Mahogany

Wonderful set of four antique Regency mahogany dining chairs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Wonderful set of four antique Regency mahogany dining chairs, having a figured mahogany top carved mahogany centre splat stuff over seats, standing on turned tapering legs to the fro...
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Early 19th Century Antique Regency Seating

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Mahogany

Vintage Boho Jacquard Fleur De Lys Nailhead Chair and Ottoman
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho chair and ottoman. A chic high back style with a gorgeous neutral Fleur de Lys jacquard upholstery with heavy down cushions. Beautiful hand carved frame with ...
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Late 19th Century North American Antique Regency Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Gillows Regency hall chairs
Located in Sherborne, GB
Pair of antique English Regency mahogany hall chairs attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London circa 1815 with a classic carved dragooned canopy, moulded seat resting on fine ree...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Mahogany, Oak

Regency Mahogany Bergere Chair
Located in Sherborne, GB
English mahogany bergere arm chair Regency period circa 1815 attributed to Gillows. Frame caned throughout with arched top rail and down swept arms ending with ball ebonised terminal...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Cane, Mahogany

Wonderful set of six antique regency quality rosewood dining chairs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Wonderful set of six antique regency quality rosewood dining chairs, having a quality rosewood top carved centre splat, drop in seats, standing on elegant reeded tapering legs to the...
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Early 19th Century Antique Regency Seating

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Rosewood

ANTIQUE FULLY RESTORED REGENCY 1810 CHESTERFiELD SOFA BROWN LEATHER CARVED FRAME
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare, fully restored Regency circa 1810 brown leather Chesterfield tufted sofa with hand carved Wa...
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1810s English Antique Regency Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Regency Faux Rosewood Caned Tub Chair
Located in Essex, MA
Wit arched crest rail with reeded scrolled carving over a caned back and seat. Down swept arms and saber legs ending on casters. Loose cushion seat.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Beech

Exceptional Regency Armchair attributed to George Oakley
Located in Richmond, London
An exceptional quality, early 19th century Regency period open armchair, of well-shaped Klismos outline and rare generous proportions, attributed to George Oakley, England, circa 18...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Brass

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 ...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Mahogany

Antique Regency Giltwood Fauteuil Arm Chair w French Silk Lampas
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Regency Giltwood Fauteuil Arm Chair w French Silk Lampas.
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Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Seating

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Silk, Giltwood

Antique bergere library chair
Located in Salisbury, GB
19thc mahogany library chair This 19thc mahogany library chair was made circa 1825. Library chairs are a wonderful item of furniture for your home. It has square tapering legs with spade feet. Having bergère caning to the back and sides, with a loose tobacco buttoned leather cushion. The cabinetmaker selected a golden mahogany to make the armrests. Imagine relaxing back in this classic antique library...
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1820s English Antique Regency Seating

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Mahogany

Regency Cuban Mahogany Dining Chairs: Set of 6 (4+2), Antique Quality, C1825
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Indulge in the exquisite charm of this fine quality set of 6 (4 + 2) Regency Cuban mahogany dining chairs from the 19th Century, circa 1825. A rare and truly special find, these chai...
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1820s Antique Regency Seating

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Wood

Regency Faux Rosewood Dining Chairs: Set of 8, Antique Quality, 19th Century
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Explore the rare elegance of this exquisite set of 8 Regency faux rosewood dining chairs from the early 19th Century, circa 1825. These chairs boast a stunning color and patina, with...
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1820s Antique Regency Seating

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Wood

Superb Quality Set of 8 Antique Regency Rosewood Brass Inlaid Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality set of 8 antique Regency rosewood brass inlaid dining chairs consisting of two elbow chairs and six side chairs having a superb quality brass inlay and reeded top rail...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Brass, Other

Pair of Regency Klismos Chairs
Located in Richmond, London
A very chic Regency period pair of 'Klismos' chairs with Greek key decoration to the backs, attributable to Gillows of Lancaster and London, England, circa 1805. Why we like them T...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Early 19th Century Armchair attributed to Gillows
Located in Richmond, London
A fine quality early 19th century Regency, George IV period open armchair, attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London. English, circa 1825. Illustrated: British Furniture: 182...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Gold Leaf

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

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Tapestry, Walnut

Mid 19th C English Upholstered Mahogany Window Seat with Reeded Detail
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this Regency style window seat or bench dates from the mid 1800s. Bench is mahogany with turned legs and decorative carved details including fans, rosettes and reed...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Regency Hall Chairs, attributed to Banting and France
By France & Banting 1
Located in Richmond, London
A fine pair of hall chairs of the Regency period, attributed to Thomas Banting and William France. England, circa 1820. Why we like them These fine hall chairs have a particularly elegant and sophisticated scrolled cartouche design of the backs, with the finest carving and figuring of the timber. Also of great colour and natural patination, these chairs are highly decorative and rare. Attribution The design of these chairs is identical to a set of hall chairs...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Hardwood

Fine Quality Set of 6 Antique Regency Rosewood Brass Inlaid Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality set of 6 antique Regency rosewood brass inlaid dining chairs having a fine quality carved rosewood back with a beautifully inlaid brass and carved rosewood splat to the ...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Brass, Other

Regency Faux Rosewood Caned Bergere
Located in Essex, MA
With arched back barrel form with caned back and sides, loose leather cushion and caned seat. Saber legs and casters.
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1810s English Antique Regency Seating

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Brass

Set of Six Regency Parcel-Gilt Rosewood-Grained Caned Side Chairs, circa 1810
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of six Regency parcel-gilt rosewood-grained caned side chairs, circa 1810 Simulated Coromandel and parcel-gilt dining chairs. Each with turned crest rails with central panel, ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Rosewood, Giltwood

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

A Pair of Klismos Chairs, Attributed to George Oakley - Eight Chairs Available
By George Oakley
Located in Richmond, London
An exceptional pair of Regency period chairs, of well-shaped 'Klismos' outline and rare generous proportions, attributed to George Oakley of Bond Street. London, circa 1810. Four pairs available: to purchase a set 8 eight chairs, please, select quantity 4 pairs. Priced per pair. Why we like them: With its front legs unusually splayed in two dimensions, this elegant model is one the most sophisticated examples from the Regency period. Unusual in their form, subtle in ornamentation and outstanding in quality, these chairs display the decorative techniques of cabinetmaking, rather than joinery. The veneers and greek-key brass-inlays cover the seatrails and front legs joints, a highly unusual feature for chairs, that demonstrates the superb cabinetmaking skills of the craftsman or a high-end workshop origin. Attribution: Extremely rare with this 'double-splayed' form of front legs, deriving from the ancient Greek 'Klismos' seats, these chairs feature exquisite brass inlays throughout, and share similarities with a number of pieces of furniture traditionally associated with the oeuvre of George Oakley (1773-1840), one of the most prominent London cabinetmakers of the era. The distinctive scrolling foliage pattern of the inlays on the back tablets of these chairs is identical to those adorning the top of a spider-leg sofa table, illustrated in F. Collard, Regency Furniture, Woodbridge, 1987, p. 317, and in Mallett, The age of Matthew Boulton - Masterpieces of neo-classicism, London, 2000, pp. 112-113. This table belongs to a group of furniture firmly attributed to George Oakley and most likely originates from the same workshop as the present chairs. An identically decorated daybed, en-suite with the present chairs, is illustrated in the same Mallett's catalogue, pp. 94-95. A magnificent centre table, featuring the same set of inlays, certainly from the same workshop and possibly part of the same suite with the present chairs, was sold Christie's, New York, 29 January 1994, lot 342. An identical pair of chairs is illustrated in Ronald Phillips, Fine Antique English Furniture 2018, pp. 158-159. George Oakley: The firm of George Oakley produced stylish furniture in the Grecian taste during the decades spanning the turn of the 19th century, and was one of the pioneers of ‘Buhl’ inlay, a form of decoration that regained popularity during the early years of the Regency. Fashionable materials such as rosewood, mahogany and calamander were often used in Oakley's furniture, combined with inlays of satinwood and ebony, and brass stars and bands of metalwork. The high-class furniture made by George Oakley earned him a royal appointment and a contemporary reputation for fine craftsmanship. Visits by the royal family to Oakley's Bond St Showrooms are recorded in the Morning Chronicle of 1799. In May ‘the ROYAL FAMILY, with the PRINCE and PRINCESS of ORANGE did Mr. OAKLEY the honor of viewing his Printed Furniture...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Brass

Regency Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Essex, MA
With rounded upholstered back with mahogany frame.The ends of the arms with turned reeded supports. Upholstered seat with tapered reeded legs and ending on casters. Very good conditi...
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Early 1800s English Antique Regency Seating

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Mahogany

Pair of Regency Painted Armchairs
Located in Richmond, London
A charming pair of painted open armchairs dating back to the English Regency era, exquisitely hand-painted to simulate exotic timber and ornamented with neoclassical festive ribbons ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Wood

Regency Sarcophagus Box Ottoman
Located in Batley, GB
A superb early 19th century Regency country house sarcophagus box ottoman constructed with an ebonized pine box and raised on crisply carved mahogany paw feet and al with the origina...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Seating

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Pine

Georgian Regency Painted Chairs, 3 Pairs Available
Located in Richmond, London
A charming pair of painted side chairs (THREE PAIRS and a PAIR OF MATCHING ARMCHAIRS are currently available) dating back to the English Regency era, exquisitely hand-painted to simu...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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Wood

Regency Mahogany Library chair, after Gillows
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very stylish Regency period mahogany Library chair, with carved show wood, deep button leather upholstery, raised on turned reeded tapering legs, terminating in brass bucket castor...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

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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.

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