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.
Ferguson Bros. Tiered Patial Gilt Mahogany Folding Rafraichissoir Butler Trolley
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare Ferguson Brothers Furniture English Regency Tiered Patial Gilt Stenciled Mahogany Folding Rafraichissoir Drybar Trolley butler's serving cart. Very sturdy. Removable deep Ste...
Mahogany
$473Sale Price|58% Off
Early 20th Century French Oak Riddling Rack for Wine and champagne Bottles
Located in Cookeville, TN
Antique standing riddling rack from France. These were designed to store wine bottles in. Each side of the rack as 60 holes. Our Vintage A frame French Riddling Rack...
Wood
$1,999Sale Price|20% Off
Regency Mahogany & Brass bound Wine Cooler/ Cellaret on stand
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Regency Mahogany & Brass bound Wine Cooler/ Cellaret on stand Zinc Lined. Brass bound in very good original condition Pair Cast Brass Carry Handles, Each Side. Sitting On original ...
Brass
Vintage Coastal Lexington Lacquered Rattan Dry Bar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring a bold pop of personality to your entertaining space with this Vintage Coastal Lexington Lacquered Rattan Dry Bar. Expertly crafted with woven rattan paneling, bamboo-style fra...
Brass
Fine 19th Century English Regency Mahogany Cellarette
Located in Richmond, VA
Fine 19th century English regency carved mahogany cellarette with pinwheel foliate finial, hinged lid, carved medallions, fitted interior, bracketed paw feet on a stepped base.
Mahogany
Antique Georgian Regency Flame Mahogany Sarcophagus Wine Cellarette Cooler 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Georgian Regency flame mahogany wine cellarette or cooler, circa 1820. The sacophagus shaped cellarette having a band of carved eplipital decoration to the top and a gadrooned edge to the hinged lid, the slanted paneled base is raised on a plinth base with corresponding gadrooning and the original brass casters. To the inside is the original galvanized zinc...
Zinc
$2,624Sale Price / set|67% Off
Metamorphic Surprise Bar
Located in Mérida, YU
This is a metamorphic oak bar/ cabinet, with a rise and fall mechanism lifting the table top fitted with assorted glassware. circa 1920. All original.
Metal
Antique Georgian Regency Mahogany Sarcophagus Shaped Wine Cellarette Cooler 1810
Located in Portland, OR
A fine and large antique Georgian Regency period mahogany wine cellarette, circa 1810. This large cellarette is of sarcophagus shape and displ...
Mahogany
Antique Metamorphic Cigar Table
Located in Mérida, YU
Very rare metamorphic table made of wood and glass and bronze circa 1900-1920. All original. Beautiful in details, working perfect.
Brass
$6,517 / item
Wide Painted Etagere
Located in Westwood, NJ
English Regency style three-tier wide painted etagere, capturing the essence of old-world drama and modern luxury. Black lacquered, the solid hardwood ...
Metal
19th Century English Regency Rosewood Chiffonier or Bar
Located in Richmond, VA
19th Century English Regency rosewood chiffonier or bar. Great size and color. The doors feature wire work over original rosewood panels instead of fab...
Brass
Regency Brass-Mounted Part-Ebonized Mahogany Cellarette
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Of oval form with a pomegranate finial, the hinged top opening to a fitted interior, and lion mask ring handles at the sides, raised on ebonized paw feet.
Mahogany
Very Rare Regency Hardwood Cellarette of Sarcophagus Form Raised on Turned Legs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for auction this exceptionally rare Regency Mahogany Cellarette of Sarcophagus form in solid mahogany on turned legs A very good looking and well-made pi...
Hardwood
Pair of Antique Regency Flamed Hardwood & Gilt Bronze Drinks Cabinet Pedestals
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of original Antique Regency circa 1810 flamed mahogany pedestal drinks cabinets with gilt bronze fittings A very good looking...
Hardwood
$2,707
H 27.96 in W 19.69 in D 20.08 in
Very Rare Antique Fully Restored George III 1780 Hardwood Wine Cooler Cellarette
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare, fully restored, George III circa 1780-1800, Mahogany Cellarette or Wine cooler with the original zinc lined internal compa...
Hardwood
Frank Kyle Dry Bar
By Frank Kyle
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
For your consideration, spectacular bar from the early 1950s by sculptor and designer Frank B. Kayle. For more detailed photographs of the piece, just request them, it will be a ple...
Brass
Large 19th C English Glazed Pine Dresser
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1870 Large 19th C English glazed pine dresser in original finish with hand blown glass and shaped top shelves sku 992 (2 parts - top cabinet and base) Measures: W17...
Pine
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
English Regency sideboard from the early 19th century. Solid mahogany and veneered. Two-tier body standing on 6 turned legs, the front of ...
Mahogany
Arthur Umanoff 39 Bottle Wine Rack with Round Top
Located in Highland, IN
Ready to hold 39 wine bottles, this iron wine rack by Arthur Umanoff has a delightful curved top echoing the round shape of the bottle holders and a terrific graphic quality.
Iron
Rosewood Dry Bar Cabinet by M. Hayat & Bros. Ltd
Located in Southampton, NJ
Midcentury bar cabinet of radiant grain solid Rosewood with intricate brass inlay details throughout. Substantial mirrored top panel & drop forward serving surface open simultaneousl...
Brass
19th Century German Carved Oak Eight-Bottle Counter Wine Rack
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wine cellar, a wet bar or a kitchen counter with this elegant antique wine rack display. Hand carved in Germany, circa 1890 and standing o...
Oak
Early 20th Century Mahogany Serving Tray W/ Walnut Inlay, C.1910
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century mahogany serving tray w/ walnut inlay c.1910 A fine antique serving / bar tray for your favorite bottles and glasses Measures: 24" long x 14" wide Brass h...
Mahogany
Vintage Italian World Globe Dry Bar, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage 1960s Italian dry bar is perfect for adding a touch of classic European flair to your home. The globe design is made of wood, giving it an authentic and timeless look. T...
Wood
19th Century French Counter
Located in Haywards Heath, GB
French 19th Century shop counter in original paint. With one drawer.
Pine
Mahogany Drinks Cabinet, Dry Bar, Georgian Styling
Located in Toronto, CA
A mahogany dry bar or drinks cabinet crafted in mahogany, Georgian styled with a delicate serpentine curve to the front to give it a classic line...
Wood
$1,082Sale Price|64% Off
H 32.29 in Dm 18.12 in
Bar Trolley Swivel Italian Design, 1960 Mahogany Woos Round Brass Midcentury
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Made of mahogany wood and brass parts, the tray and swivel open wide its width is 80 cm. Elegant detail. And rare piece, something original for your beautiful home.
Brass
19th Century Regency Wine Cooler Cellarette
Located in Folkestone, GB
A good quality and original 19th Century Regency period, figured mahogany, box-shaped wine cooler or cellarette. The lifting lid opening to reveal a partitioned interior for storing...
Mahogany
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H 32.68 in W 19.3 in D 16.93 in
Antique Regency Style dry bar, tiered table or étagère in Mahogany
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant antique small Regency style dry bar, tiered table or etagère in mahogany, UK, late 19th century. This stylish drying bar has two levels with shelves resting on elegantly turn...
Wood
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H 19 in W 30.5 in D 23 in
Antique Regency Mahogany Sarcophagus Form Cellarette with Original Liner
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Regency Mahogany Hinged Sarcophagus Form Cellarette with Original Liner
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Eglomise Mirrored Dry Bar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency dry bar. A chic Eglomise cabinet with a flip top and two interior spaces for liquor. The height of glamour. Acquired from a...
Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Vaughan Benz Dry Bar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency dry bar. A chic gilt tipped lacquered cabinet. Beautiful brass hardware. Made by the Vaughan Benz group and tagged inside the drawer. Space inside for a sm...
Brass
Vintage Regency Brass Bamboo Bar Cart
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Regency bar cart. A chic brass bamboo frame with inset smoked mirrored shelves. Moves easily on casters. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Brass
Faux Bamboo Dry Bar Sideboard by Lane
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description be sure to click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this listing. Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a large ...
Wood
Ormolu Mounted French Regency Style Marble Top Sideboard Dry Bar
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Spectacular Ormolu Mounted Mahogany French Regency Style Marble Top Buffet Sideboard Embellished by elab...
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Regency Style Three Tier Glass & Metal Bar Cart
Located in Middleburg, VA
Mid 20th century Regency Style three tier glass & metal bar cart 1940s - 1960s. Excellent condition. Measures: 34.5" H, 39.5" W, 17.5" D.
Metal
Regency Style Chinoiserie Panelled Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English Regency-style cabinet. Bench made in our custom workshop in London. Fitted for TV, this can also be used as a chic antique bar cabinet. With two hand-painted Chinoiserie lacquered and gilded panels, depicting rural Chinese scenes around a lake. The deep black lacquered cabinet is framed with water-gilded moldings and fluted styles. The panel doors slide back into the case and the interior is constructed with a slide-out TV shelf...
Wood
Rolling Bar Cart by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well constructed mahogany and burl wood rolling bar cart with expanding flip top having a satin black laminate surface and pull out stretc...
Mahogany
Henredon Crossroads 3 Tier Serving Bar Cart Rolling Dry Bar 2800-25G
By Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
Three tier Henredon Furniture bar cart. Made from premium Mahoni and Gemelina wood, and Walnut veneers; and featuring brass galleries, mirrored top, lined accessories drawer, and swi...
Brass