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.
An Early 19th Century Sofa/Chaise Longue
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A wonderful example of an early 19th Century sofa, often referred to as scroll-arm chaise. The high, scrolled arms and gentle camelback backrest are typical of Regency or Early Victo...
Upholstery, Wood
English Regency Walnut and Gilt Center Table
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency (circa 1850s) walnut & gilt trimmed center table with a square top & canted corners supported on a centered pedestal & 4 corner columns on a platform base (attributed...
Gold Leaf
Antique Victorian White Arched Glazed Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Victorian white arched glazed door suitable for interior use. Dating to circa 1870, this elegant door was sourced from a Victorian orangery in Tetbury, England. It would l...
Wood, Pine
$13,145 / set
Fine Pair of Regency Crystal Storm Lights
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A stunning pair of Regency cut glass storm lights the radial cut bases with step cut foot supporting strawberry diamond cut eggs mounting fan ed...
Crystal
Vintage Regency Gilt Tipped Bouillotte Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant vintage French Bouillotte-style table lamp embodies Regency sophistication and tailored European charm. Crafted from substantial metal with a refined matte black finish,...
Brass
Elegant Regency Rosewood Chiffonier, Great Form and Proportions
Located in Buchanan, MI
Elegant Regency rosewood chiffonier, great form and proportions. Two shelves with mirror back plate over two doors with brass grills. Great color and patination.
Brass
Baker Furniture Style Regency Carved Mahogany Side Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Regency style side chairs or dining chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany frames, with silk upholstered seats and backs. Mea...
Silk, Mahogany
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century English Game Table
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century late Regency English game table.
Mahogany
EXHIBITION QUALITY MAITLAND SMiTH DISPLAY CASE TOP REGENCY COFFEE COCKTAIL TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, Regency taste hand carved with brass fixtures, Maitland Smith Exhibition case disp...
Glass, Wood
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Regency mahogany drop-leaf table, having two drawers to the front and two faux drawers to the opposing side, raised on superbly turned legs terminating on castors. The ...
Mahogany
Machin Part Dessert Service, Moustache Shape, Cobalt Blue and Flowers, ca 1825
By Machin
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful part dessert service made by Machin around 1825, which is known as the Regency period. The items have the famous "moustache" moulding, a beautiful cobalt blue gro...
Porcelain
Regency Style Chinoiserie Folding Table
Located in Essex, MA
Can fold and be used as a decorative screen. Two shelves with Chinoiserie decoration.
Wood
English Regency Monopodia Console, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
English Regency Console. Rosewood, gilded wood, bronze, mirror. First half of the 19th century. Console with a rectangular top with softened edges made of wood that has a waist dec...
Other
Eight Vintage Hardwood Fully Restored Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs 8
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of eight Regency style vintage fully restored Chesterfield aged cigar brown leather dining chairs in mahogany. An absolutely...
Leather, Hardwood
$13,137 / item
Regency Extension Mahogany Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English Regency style figured mahogany veneered dining table, the rectangular reeded edge and satinwood banded top extending to accommodate one additional leaf, on two gun-barrel ...
Brass
Regency Armchairs in Velvet by Thomas Hope, Burl Wood, X-Back Design
By Thomas Hope
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of English Regency-style armchairs with x-shaped backs, burl splats, multiple reeded & tapered carved turnings throughout, well supported with faux bamboo X stretchers. Newly ...
Velvet, Faux Bamboo, Wood
Antique English Regency Silver Plate Ice Bucket w/ Reticulating Hinge Lid Handle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Regency Silver Plate Ice Bucket with Reticulating Hinge Lid Handle. Item features a mercury glass lined interior, etched tongs to inner lid,...
Silver Plate
Antique Regency period rosewood and brass inlaid sofa table
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century Regency period figured rosewood sofa table, having a recatangular top with intricate pierced brass inlay, above two frieze drawers. The table, raised on turne...
Brass
Regency Column Table - Mahogany Pedestal Stand
Located in Potters Bar, GB
orgeous pair of Regency style mahogany pedestal stands Classical columns perfect for displaying busts, vases or other decorative pieces Hand carved details very ornate and florid Vas...
Wood
HAND CARVED FLAMED HARDWOOD GOLD GiLT BRASS LIONS PAW FEET REGENCY CHAISE LOUNGE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite Regency style, Hand carved Flamed Mahogany Chaise Lounge with solid English Brass, Lions Hair...
Brass
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century Italian Venetian Chinese Style Painted Headboard
Located in Southampton, NY
18th century Italian Venetian Chinese style painted headboard having a Chinese Pagoda style form and Chinoiserie Design.
Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Scalloped Chest of Drawers - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Vintage Regency Scalloped Chest of Drawers exudes classic elegance with its beautifully scalloped edges and timeless design. Perfect for...
Metal
Regency Mahogany Breakfast Table Mahogany 1810
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Regency drop leaf breakfast table circa 1810 Flame Mahogany top with satin crossbanding around edges Supported on column base terminating in brass paw feet and original castors The f...
Mahogany
19th Century Regency Rosewood and Brass Marquetry Inlaid Scroll End Day Bed
Located in Sofia, BG
A Regency rosewood and brass marquetry inlaid scroll end daybed in red leather, with ribbed and gadrooned mouldings, on swept legs terminating in leaf and scroll cast brass sabot and...
Rosewood
PAIR OF VINTAGE FRENCH SIDE TABLES ONE WiTH A SPECIMEN PIETRA DURA MARBLE TOP
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite pair of circa vintage French Ebonized side tables one of which has a Pietra Dura Specimen marble top Please note ...
Marble
Pollard Oak and Parcel Gilt Center Table
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A Regency period pollard oak center table. The top is book-match veneered, cross-banded and inlaid with ebonized stringing. With a wreathed brass molding along the bottom edge. The t...
Brass
Fine Pair of English Regency Period Candelabra on Blue Wedgwood Bases
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine pair of English regency period candelabra on unusual blue Wedgwood bases which are marked Adams the base decorated with fan arches and classic Greek figures bordered with in interlaced garlands the bases surmounted by an classic perched eagle this in turn supporting two eagle head candle...
Ormolu
Regency Period Ornate Pair of Sterling Silver Candlesticks - Sheffield 1816
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1816 by Kirkby Waterhouse & Co., this striking pair of Regency Period, Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, are richly decorated and have removable nozzle...
Sterling Silver
Baker Furniture Style Regency Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Regency style dining chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany frames, with silk upholstered seats and backs. Measures: Si...
Silk, Mahogany
Kindel Furniture Style Regency Carved Mahogany Side Chairs, Set of Three
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of three Regency style side chairs or dining chairs In the manner of Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1940s Carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: 20...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$7,195Sale Price|20% Off
Georgian Mahogany Twin Pedestal Dining Table, 1810
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality Georgian period Mahogany Twin pedestal dining table, having a lovely faded patina, one extra later leaf. Raised on elegant ta...
Mahogany
Natural Bleached Wood Elephant Sconces wth Linen Shades
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing pair of hand-carved, bleached Wood Elephant Wall Sconces with custom-made chocolate brown linen half shades. Antique brass finials. A large and dramatic addition to any room....
Metal
Baker Furniture Style Regency Carved Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Regency style armchairs or dining captain chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany frames, with silk upholstered seats and backs...
Silk, Mahogany
Antique English Regency Indian Rosewood Inverted Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Glasgow, GB
A superb quality Indian Regency rosewood inverted breakfront bookcase dating to circa 1820. With a stunning pierced scrolling fretwork back with tu...
Wood
Kindel Furniture Style Regency Carved Mahogany Side Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Regency style side chairs or dining chairs In the manner of Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1940s Carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: 20"W x ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Wonderful French Empire Bronze Regency Fireplace Putti Cherubs Chenets Andirons
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful French empire bronze Regency fireplace putti cherubs chenets andirons. Measures: 20" L x 7" W x 8" H.
Bronze
Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Black Clear Lucite Table Lamps Pair, Italy 1960s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of elegant Hollywood Recency style table lamps in transparant and black lucite with brass hardware, Italy, 1960s. Both lamps in excelent condition, no damages, new linen shade...
Brass
French Empire Carved Cherry Wood Marble Top Console Table
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French Empire, Neoclassical, or Regency style console table, sofa table, or entry table USA, Late 20th Century Carved cherry wood, with marble top, mounted brass orm...
Marble, Brass
Regency Mahogany Sleigh Planter/Display Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
Regency Mahogany planter/display bowl in sleigh form. Gilt banding, handles and medallions decorations. Raised on four squat gilt feet, 19t...
Mahogany
$19,500
Regency style dining table
Located in Houston, TX
This excellent table is made of the finest mahogany and Banded in satinwood. It is a large round without Leaves that measures 72” in diameter. It has three Large leaves each measuri...
Mahogany
Regency Giltwood and Gesso Overmantel Mirror
Located in New York, NY
The reverse breakfront cornice with beaded edge over low-relief diaperwork frieze, above an inset oval mirror plate with beaded slip bordered by fan patera...
Gesso, Giltwood
Antique Painting Portrait of Dona Maria I the Mad of Portugal and Brazil
Located in Malmö, SE
Ca. late 18th - early 19th century miniature tempera on panel hand - painting of Dona Maria I (Maria Francisca Isabel Josefa Antónia Gertrudes Rita Joana, born on 17 December 1734, a...
Gold, Bronze
A late Regency Rosewood stool
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Regency Rosewood stool, of long rectangular form, the turned tapering legs terminating in the original brass castors, reupholstered in d...
Leather, Rosewood
Pair English Regency Black Lacquere & Gold Wall Brackets w/ Lion Masks & Rings
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of English Regency Black Lacquer and Gilt Wall Brackets with Hand-carved Lion Masks and Looped Rings. Each bracket is structured with a flat, shaped shelf supported by a pro...
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Regency Punch Cut Brass Leaves Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your space with the opulent charm of this vintage Regency punch-cut brass leaves lamp. Featuring intricately crafted brass leaves with det...
Metal
Vintage Regency Val St Lambert Crystal Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Vintage Regency Val St. Lambert Crystal Vase is a stunning example of timeless European craftsmanship. Renowned for its brilliance and intricate detailing, this Belgian-made piec...
Crystal
Magnificent Pair of Regency Period Convex Wall Mirror, 1820
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A magnificent pair of Regency period carved giltwood convex wall mirror, having ebonized eagles perched above the carved rocky outcrops, scrolling leaf decoration either side, inset ...
Giltwood
Vintage Regency Hand Painted Limoges Pill Box
By Limoges
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exude opulence and old-world charm with this exquisite vintage Limoges porcelain pill box, hand-painted in the form of a dashing Regency-era military officer. This collectible piece ...
Brass
Large Regency Style Game Table
Located in Charmes, FR
large game table in carved and whitewashed wood, topped with its superb Medici breccia marble, made in the suburbs, late 19th, early 20th century, very good condition, very thick mar...
Marble
A Small Scale Wood Fireplace of Classical Style
Located in London, GB
A small scale timber fireplace in the Regency style. The jambs inlaid with leaf work throughout surmounted y carved bracket. The frieze with inlaid drapery, rosette paterae and Anthe...
Wood
Ridgway Porcelain Botanical Desert Service with Fruit
Located in Downingtown, PA
Elegant John Ridgway Porcelain Botanical Dessert Service with Fruit and Floral Decoration This handsome eighteen-piece dessert ser...
Porcelain
Circa 1830 English Regency Sarcophagus-Form Cellarette
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A very fine English Regency period cellarette in sarcophagus form, circa 1830. Retains its original zinc liner along with a fitted, zinc-lined interior lid. Beautifully shaped with p...
Zinc
Pair Regency Strawberry Diamond Cut-Glass Candlesticks
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine pair of Regency three-piece candlesticks the radial cut foot with bulbous strawberry diamond cut bodies supporting corresponding drip pans an...
Cut Glass
Regency Mahogany Architect's Table by Gillows, England, circa 1815
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
This exceptional Regency architect's table, attributed to the renowned Gillows workshops, represents the pinnacle of early 19th-century English furniture craftsmanship. Constructed f...
Mahogany
English Regency Rosewood Side Table with Brass Inlay and Mount's, Great Color
Located in Buchanan, MI
Early 19th century English regency rosewood side table with brass inlay and mount's. Great color and patination. Perfect drinks table.
Rosewood
Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Hand Painted Lacquered Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Regency coffee table. A chic hand painted floral design with a crackled matte lacquered finish. Beautiful deep red color. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate
Wood, Paint
Regency Revival Bookcase Mahogany Open Front
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Mahogany 3 section open bookcase in the Regency style Circa 1920 This bookcase is raised upon bracket feet with carved moldings Featuring 6 fully adjustable shelves The top of the bo...
Mahogany
Regency Style Metamorphic Cane Seat Library Chair, Steps, by Bittner, Louisville
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Fabulous c. early 20th Century Regency style metamorphic chair with cane seat, made by Bitter of Louisville, KY.
Wood
18th cent Woman in Blue Dress European Miniature Portrait Tempera Painting
Located in Malmö, SE
Antique depiction of a Woman Dressed Blue .. ca. late 18th - early 19th cent. European Tempera painting on plate under original /a bit bubbled Glass plate in original metal frame. To...
Gold, Bronze
Antique Regency Style Two Tier Table
Located in London, GB
A beautifully made antique two tier table with a leather top. This is in the Regency style, it dates from around the 1930’s. The quality is o...
Leather, Wood