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.
$3,387 / item
English Leather Upholstered Swivel Bar Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English leather upholstered swivel bar stool. The antiqued slung seat on turned splay legs joined by an "X" stretcher and a brass footr...
Leather, Wood
Regency Style Leather Executive Office Chair by Century
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stately leather executive swivel office chair crafted by Century Furniture. The chair features a svelte gondola form frame finished in dark espresso leather bordered by brass tack nail heads in the regency taste. The chair has height adjustments including tilt and swivel. The flat top crest of the seat has small ears...
Metal, Brass
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...
Aluminum
Pair of Brass and Sheepskin Swivel Barstools by Charles Hollis Jones
By Hudson Rissman, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous pair of polish brass swivel “Sammy Davis” barstools originally designed for Sammy Davis in the 1960’s. The stools are part of the “Ball Line...
Brass
English Regency Mahogany Upholstered Piano Stool, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency mahogany piano stool with a swivel seat, carved molded edge and terminating on the original splayed ringed legs with connecting stretchers. Stool has been upholstered...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Dolphin Arm Venetian Grotto Swivel Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this super rare and highly collectable, circa 1830 Italian Venetian, fully restored swivel armchair What a find! I have never seen another carved with th...
Leather, Walnut
Inez Modern Barstool or Counter Stool with Swivel
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Inez Stool by Crump and Kwash Carved solid wood seat and base / hand rubbed zero VOC oil finish / solid steel construction / 360 degree rotating seat top....
Bronze
$5,800 / set
H 35.5 in W 20.5 in D 23 in
Pair of Yellow 'Camargue' Swiveling Counter Stools by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great pair of yellow 'Camargue' swiveling counter stools by Design Frères. Practical swiveling and comfortable wide seat, footrest and backrest design.
Steel
$3,200
H 25 in W 19.25 in D 20 in
Chrome and Olive Green Leather Swivel Vanity Stool by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous 1970’s swivel polish chrome vanity stool, part of the “Ball Line” by American renowned designer Charles Hollis Jones. Out of an Arthur Elrod Desi...
Chrome
Industrial Swivel Stool
Located in Vosselaar, BE
1930s industrial swivel stool. The adjustable beech sit has a nice patina as well as the green paint remains on the iron supports. The height m...
Metal
Set of Four "Waterfall" Barstools by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four "Waterfall" barstools in acrylic with leather upholstery. Designed by Charles Hollis Jones and originally made for the Pip's club in Los Angeles, owned by Playboy Magazin...
Leather, Lucite
$340Sale Price|71% Off
H 24.75 in W 18.25 in D 17.75 in
Vintage Industrial Metal Tractor Seat Stool, Powder Coated Chartreuse
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Industrial metal tractor seat stool newly powder coated in bright chartreuse. This bold and bright chartreuse tractor seat on a sturdy and adjustab...
Iron
$2,653 / set
H 29.53 in W 15.56 in D 17.52 in
Pair of Antique Singer Sewing Machine Work Chairs Height Adjustable Bar Stools
By Singer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original circa 1920’s Singer Sewing machine steel and bentwood ply work chairs A very good looking and original pair, they ...
Steel
Black Art Deco Round Piano Stool Made by Thonet, Original Condition, 1920s
By Thonet
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Small round Art Deco piano chair. Material: Beech Maker: Thonet Source: Czechia Period: 1920-1929 Adjustable height: 45 - 70 cm (18 in - 27.5 in) ...
Beech, Lacquer
$3,600 / set
H 44 in W 17 in D 20.5 in
Set of 4 Hill Manufacturers Lucite & Chrome Swivel Bar Stools Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional Mid-Century Modern fantastic and rare set of four Lucite 3 legged swivel bar stools with Chrome Round Footrest by Hill Manufacturers made in...
Chrome
$212
H 23.63 in Dm 13.78 in
Brown Midcentury Round Beech Piano Chair, Original Preserved Condition, 1960s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Small round midcentury piano chair. Material: Beech Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Period: 1960-1969 Measures: Maximal height 60 cm (23.62 i...
Beech
$3,418
H 44.89 in W 29.53 in D 30.71 in
Vintage High Back Chesterfield Heritage Leather Office Captains Swivel Chair
By Harrods, Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely, large, very comfortable Chesterfield leather wing style office armchair This is a very comfortable captain’s indeed, it’s like your favourite reading chair with wheels. This was retailed through Harrods and was a very popular model until the range ended Condition wise we have cleaned waxed and polish it, the upholstery is heritage leather...
Leather
$2,100 / set
H 41.25 in W 16.75 in D 17 in
Three Vintage Modern Arthur Umanoff Style Swivel Bar Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking midcentury set of three bar stools that boast slatted wood seats and backrests. The sturdy iron rod base tapers down to splayed feet showing quality construction. A conven...
Iron
Barnini Oseo Reggenza Swivel Office Chair
By Barnini Oseo Richmond
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely Barnini Oseo - 'Reggenza' swivel office chair, scrolled high back, upholstered in buttoned oxblood leather with gilt studwork, arm terminals ...
Iron
Vintage Regency Swaim Tufted Swivel Chairs, a Pair
By Swaim
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Regency swivel chairs. Made by the Swaim group. Beautiful tufted shape with a high roll back design. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 32.5 in W 17.75 in D 18 in
Empire Regency Satinwood Inlay Mahogany Swivel Harpist Stool Vanity Side Cha
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Empire Regency Satinwood inlay mahogany Swivel Harpist stool vanity side chair. Item features Swivel seat, beautiful satinwood inlay, carved paw ...
Mahogany
Vintage Regency Lee Industries Performance Swivel with Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning vintage Regency swivel chair and ottoman. Made by the iconic Lee Industries and tagged below the cushion. A brilliant graphic Bob Collins “Bobca...
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 34 in W 34.75 in D 19 in
Vintage Regency Thibaut Hydrangea Print Sherrill Swivel Rocker Chairs, a Pair
By Thibaut , Sherrill Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Regency swivel rocker chairs. Made by the Sherrill group and upholstered in a Thibaut Hydrangea printed cotton sateen. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Fabric
Pair of Vintage Midcentury Barrel-Back Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a pair of vintage midcentury swivel chairs. These chairs swivel and have silk-like upholstery. They ar...
Upholstery
Sold
H 19.3 in W 12.8 in D 12.8 in
Antique Piano Stool Rosewood Music, Regency, Adjustable, Needlepoint, circa 1830
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique piano stool. An English, rosewood, height adjustable music stool with needlepoint tapestry seat pad, dating to the Regency period of the 19th century, circa 1830. Rich, dark hues throughout and a desirable aged patina Traditionally stuffed seat pad finished with a brocade trim Upholstered in a needlepoint tapestry cloth in good order Featuring floral sprays on a blue ground Quality threaded adjustable riser, easy to adjust height Raised on a tripod of swept legs terminating in scrolled toes This is a lovely antique Regency piano stool...
Rosewood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 25.2 in D 27.17 in
Vintage Green Leather Chesterfield Regency Style Captains Directors Office Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice vintage green leather Chesterfield buttoned Regency style captains office chair A good looking well made and comfortable chair, ...
Leather
Antique Regency Style Leather and Mahogany Swivel Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
Antique Regency style mahogany swivel desk armchair upholstered in deep buttoned brown leather hand tacked onto the frame. Not only does it swivel, but it tilts back and can be adjus...
Leather, Mahogany
Maple Executive Office Desk Chair by Leathercraft
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome executive office desk chair by Leathercraft featuring a maple frame construction. Beautifully crafted with leather inserts accente...
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 33.86 in W 25.01 in D 26.38 in
Rare 1967 Stamped Chesterfield Oxblood Leather Captains Directors Office Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely 1967 stamped original Chesterfield aged oxblood leather captain’s chair Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide. The ...
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 41.74 in W 30.32 in D 32.29 in
Restored 1940 Hillcrest Chesterfield Antique Whisky Brown Leather Captains Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored Hillcrest original double tension spring 1940s horsehair padded with coil sprung base Chesterfield cushion...
Leather, Oak