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.
English Regency Wingback Armchair on Casters, Circa 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English wingback armchair dates to the Regency period, circa 1820, and exemplifies the generous proportions and enveloping comfort characteristic of early 19th-century English s...
Brass
Regency Mahogany Library Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
A large scale chair with blue leather upholstery. Wing back with scrolled carved arms. The seat with loose cushion. Raised on turned tapered legs. Brass tacking.
Brass
Tall Curved Back Lounge Chairs by Tomlinson, Pair
By Tomlinson
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of 1960's Tomlinson Pavane Assemblage Walnut lounge chairs featuring elegant curved forms of slipper & wing back design, turned legs with H stretchers in original polished Sab...
Wrought Iron
PAiR OF WILLIAM MORRIS CHESTERFIELD TUFTED WINGBACK BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of vintage, William Morris flat top arm Chesterfield Whisky brown leather fully restored ...
Leather, Hardwood
Regency circa 1815 Fluted Barrel Back Leather Wing Armchair and Matching Stool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original hand dyed Regency circa 1815 fluted barrel back armchair and matching footstool A lovely pair and of the finest quality ...
Leather, Hardwood
ANTIQUE FULLY RESTORED BORDEAUX LEATHER TUFTED CHESTERFIELD WiNGBACK ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored vintage Chesterfield tufted Bordeaux leather wingback armchair Please note the...
Leather
Black leather Upholstered English Regency wingback chair
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Handsome English Regency wingback library chair, circa 1815, with mahogany legs on brass casters. The bold silhouette is enhanced by recent upholstery in smooth black leather with co...
Brass
$1,645Sale Price|30% Off
H 45 in W 34 in D 28 in
Antique German Biedermeier Mahogany Fauteuil Wingback Library Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique mid to early 19th century German Biedermeier library / lounge armchair. Made of mahogany featuring traditional form with fauteuil padded arms and flared ear / wing back with...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$4,929 / set
H 38.78 in W 34.26 in D 29.93 in
Pair of Vintage Clubhouse Wingback Chairs, English, Leather, Armchair, C.1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage clubhouse wingback chairs. an English, leather button back armchair, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Charming club lounge chairs for keeping th...
Leather
$4,395 / set
H 43.5 in W 28 in D 31.5 in
Pair Mid Century Tall Sculptural Wing Back Swivel Chairs with New Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of circa 1960s tall, wing back chairs have an unusual sculptural shape. The chairs have a black iron star-shaped base and swivel a full 360 degrees. New tau...
Metal
Monumental Horn & Leather Armchair with Foot Stool
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1960 Monumental Horn & Leather Armchair with Foot Stool. An Outstanding Sculptural & Decorative American Longhorn Steer Armchair with M...
Horn, Leather
$2,200 / set
H 49.75 in W 26.25 in D 26.5 in
Pair Of Antique French Carved Mahogany & Cane Tall Wing Back Chairs c1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair Antique French Mahogany & Cane Tall Wing Back Chairs With Carved Elements & Leather Cushions C1930 Measures - 49 3/4" x 26 1/8" x 26 1/2"
Mahogany
$5,400 / set
H 38 in W 27 in D 36 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Wing Back Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback / Hi Back Lounge Chairs / armchairs by Paolo Buffa. These chairs are large, deep and comfortable; They have sensuous lines and a ...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Georgian Style Tufted Cigar Leather Wingback Chair and Ottoman
By Schafer Brothers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsomely aged Georgian tufted wingback chair and matching ottoman crafted by Schafer Bros. The large armchair features a mahogany hardwood frame with fully developed wings and a ge...
Brass
Danish 1940s Flemming Lassen Attributed High Back Lounge Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Flemming Lassen attributed high back lounge chair made circa 1940. This iconic lounge chair is probably one of the most perfect high backs ever designed. Perfect statement ...
Wool, Beech
Pair of Louis XV Style High Back Lounge or Wing Chairs
Located in Manhasset, NY
A pair of Louis XV style high back lounge or wing chairs. This pair of finely carved solid wooden Lounge Chairs would make a statement in any...
Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Wing-Back Armchairs
Located in Troy, NY
Exceptional Pair of late Empire Period Chairs, of Comfortable Size and Flowing Movement of Form. The accentuated wings beautifully complementing th...
Brass
Antique Blue Leather Wingback Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Generously proportioned antique wingchair with Mahogany frame and original blue leather upholstery. Serpentine top above a deep back, upholstered scroll arms with nail head detail th...
Metal
Pair English Library Wing Chairs with New Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this pair of wing chairs date from the 1940s. Newly upholstered in a gray/green subtle tweedy fabric with contrasting dark cream colored welting and nailhead trim a...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Minton-Spidell English Regency Leather Wing Barber's Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing pair of leather wingback barber's chairs designed in the English Regency taste by Minton-Spidell, Los Angeles, CA. The chairs feature a large beech frame with an intentionall...
Brass
Pair of Regency Style Armchairs in Powder Blue Velvet, c. 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
A whimsical pair of 1950s wingback armchairs in the Regency style, recently updated by Chicago design firm Yung Atelier with cotton velvet upholst...
Oak, Velvet
Vintage Regency Floral Wingback Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your living space with the American style Vintage Regency Floral Wingback Chairs - A Pair. These exquisite chairs feature luxurious flor...
Upholstery, Wood, Feathers
Vintage Regency Fretwork Wingback Rattan Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Vintage Regency Fretwork Wingback Chairs - A Pair epitomize American style with their classic Regency design and intricate fretwork detailing. These elegant wingback chairs add a...
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage Hendrixsons Regency style leather wing chairs/a pair
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a pair of vintage regency style leather wing back chairs. This pair of leather chairs have brass hobnails around the edges with a clean regency style tapered leg. These vinta...
Leather
Vintage Regency Cane Panel Wingback Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A truly beautiful pair of vintage Regency Wingback chairs. Beautiful inset cane panels embedded in a lacquered wood frame. Real showstoppers. Acquired from ...
Rattan
Vintage Regency Tufted Faux Leather Wingback Chairs, a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Regency Wingback chairs. A chic deep maroon color in a durable faux leather upholstery. Ideal for a public area with lots of traffic. Office, Airbnb or eve...
Leather, Upholstery
Sold
H 50.5 in W 30 in D 17 in
Vintage Regency Scalamandre “Le Tigre” Velvet and Suede Wingback Chairs, a Pair
By Scalamandre
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage Regency wingback chairs. Covered in the legendary Scalamandre. “Le Tiger” velvet. Wrapped in a caramel suede. Beautiful carved cab...
Velvet
English Regency Style Tufted Leather Library Armchair with Ottoman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome tufted black leather library armchair with matching ottoman. The chair features a walnut frame made in the regency taste with classic English rolled arms and a scrolled back...
Brass
Vintage Regency Baker Leather Wingback Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency wingback chairs. Made by the iconic Baker Furniture group. Chic deep green leather with nailhead trim. Imagine how beautiful in the corner of your library!...
Leather
Sold
H 47.25 in W 32.68 in D 37.41 in
Exquisite Extra Large Restored Brown Leather Wingback Armchair Claw & Ball Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning fully restored hand dyed cigar brown leather, Victorian style oversized wingback armchair with hand carved claw & ball feet. What a chair! This is pure art furniture from all angles, the size is impressive as is the quality of carving to the lets, this chair looks expensive and important in any setting. The chair has been fully restored to include being stripped back, hand dyed six times, antiqued, sealed and then waxed down, this chair is just about as elegant as you could ever hope to find. The leather restoration was completed by a Ralph Lauren trained leather restorer no less, one of the originals who used to source the vintage chairs...
Leather
Regency Mahogany Barrel Back Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
Of very generous proportions with upholstered barrel and bowed seat raised on turned tapered legs and casters, exaggerated splayed rear legs. Needs new upholstery.
Mahogany