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.
Tilt Top Banded Mahogany Carved Base on Brass Wheels Dining Breakfast Table MINT
By Kittinger Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Tilt Top Banded Mahogany Carved Base on Brass Wheels Dining Breakfast Table MINT!
Mahogany
Regency Simulated Rosewood Breakfront Side Cabinet
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Attractive 19th Century Regency Period Simulated Rosewood And Parcel Gilt Breakfront Side Cabinet, Having One Drawer And One Upholstered Panel Door, Flanked By Elegant Reverse...
Pine
$10,857 / item
Regency Style Center Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency style morado and pollard banded circular center table, with a carved edge and four frieze drawers with brass handles, the hexagonal column issuing outswept reeded legs on c...
Wood
Antique Paris Porcelain Botanical Set of Plates, Flamen-Fleury
By Old Paris
Located in Downingtown, PA
French Garden on Porcelain: Flamen-Fleury’s Gilded Botanical Plates This elegant set of Paris Porcelain botanical plates is a prime example of the refined dinnerware produced by the...
Porcelain
Antique French Country Round Painted Walnut Side Table, Early 20th Century
Located in Elkhart, IN
A handsome French Country drinks table crafted in walnut, painted a soft antique blue. The elegant turned pedestal and tripod base draw inspiration from English country house furnish...
Walnut, Paint
Kindel Furniture Style Regency Carved Solid Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Regency style dining chairs In the manner of Kindel Furniture Manufactured by The Georgetown Galleries and retailed by high-end Chicago retailer John M. Smyth...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Regency Gold: Spode Porcelain Vases in Pattern 967
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
Spode Imari Japan Pattern 967 Bone China Spill Vases, Pair, Circa 1810 Description This handsome pair of small bone china vases is of trumpet form, the flaring body rising from a sh...
Porcelain
Italian Travertine Coffee Table from Artedi, 1970s
By Artedi
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Introducing the epitome of elegance: the Italian Artedi Coffee Table from the 1970s. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this exquisite piece embodies the sophistication of ...
Travertine, Steel
Antique Regency Console Tables, Grey Cast Iron with Slate Tops
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A grey, antique Regency English pair of console tables made of hand crafted cast iron, in good condition. The freestanding end tables are composed with a slate top, standing on four ...
Stone, Slate, Metal, Iron
$556Sale Price|20% Off
Fischer & Mieg Pirkenhammer Porcelain 'Imari' Pattern Round Handled Platter
By Fischer & Mieg Pirkenhammer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fischer & Mieg Pirkenhammer Porcelain 'Imari' Pattern Round Handled Platter Impressed Marks of F&M and the number 2 An exquisite piece of Fischer & Mieg Pirkenhammer porcelain, thi...
Porcelain
Fabulous Antique English Penwork Double Compartment Tea Caddy c.1820
Located in Bath, GB
A simply magnificent and grand example of a Regency Penwork Tea Caddy dating 1820. The caddy stands on it's original large gilded bronze Lion's paw feet and the sides retaining the ...
Wood
Set Of Six Regency Sabre Leg Mahogany Dining Chairs With Leather Seats C. 1825
Located in Norwich, England
Good set of six Regency mahogany dining chairs with sabre legs and leather seating. English. Circa 1825. The chairs have graceful curved backrests with scrolled tops and symmetrical...
Leather, Mahogany
Spode 'Gothic Castles' Large Blue and White Staffordshire Platter, circa 1815
By Spode
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A large circa 1815 blue and white Staffordshire transferware platter produced by Spode in the 'Gothic Castles' pattern having shaped body with underglaze...
Ceramic
Set of Four Large Regency Style Silver-Plated Candlesticks, circa 1900
Located in Knivsta, SE
Set of Four Large Regency Style Silver-Plated Candlesticks, circa 1900 An elegant and highly decorative set of four large silver-plated candlesticks in the Regency style, dating fro...
Silver Plate
English Regency Mahogany Jewelry Box with Inlay, Early 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
English Regency Mahogany Jewelry Box with Inlay, Early 19th Century A charming small English Regency jewelry box, crafted in mahogany in the ...
Hardwood, Mahogany
19th Century Mahogany Regency Writing Table
Located in Solebury, PA
An exquisite writing table featuring a figured mahogany top adorned with charming clover-leaf corners. The table’s delicate proportions and pleasing aesthetics are further enhanced b...
Mahogany, Satinwood
Regency Mahogany Games Table with Satinwood Inlay
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Regency-period games table from England, circa 1810-1815. Crafted from mahogany, the apron is decorated with fine line inlay in satinwood and maple, while the tapered legs a...
Felt, Mahogany, Maple, Satinwood
20th Century Regency Style Faux Bamboo Walnut and Re-upholstered Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century Regency Style Faux Bamboo Walnut and Re-upholstered Armchair. Recently re-upholstered with soft flexible feather filled seat cushion. Clean light champagne upholstery...
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Walnut
Set of Four Ralph Lauren Highgate Leather Dining Chairs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive set of four regency style leather dining chairs designed by Ralph Lauren. The chairs feature a hardwood frame with a neoclassical klismos inspired back. The frame has a d...
Brass
$4,080Sale Price|40% Off
English Regency Brass Fire Fender with Artistic Wire Work Gallery, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency brass fire fender with artistic wire work gallery, original flanking tool holders, lower fluted banding with decorative shell & foliage motif, and resting on the orig...
Brass, Iron
Large Traditional Mahogany 84 Inch Executive Desk by Leighton Hall
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a new traditional mahogany executive desk. Its design was inspired by large desks from the 1800s. It is the larger version of our classic LH-3072. It is ideal for the senior...
Mahogany
$4,909Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Mahogany Glazed Corner Cupboard
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful antique glazed corner cupboard was made in the United Kingdom in the early 19th century circa 1820. The cupboard breaks d...
Brass
$4,197 / item
Regency Style Butterfly Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English Regency style marquetry inlaid butterfly work table, the top inlaid with rosewood, burl and amboyna and with two hinged wing panels opening to reveal the painted Spencer c...
Wood
Regency Leather Upholstered Mahogany Reclining Armchair, circa 1830
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A remarkable circa 1830 English, possibly Irish, late regency style George IV; William IV period reclining armchair of large scale having leather upholstered carved mahogany frame, t...
Brass
Wonderful Pair Brass Blown Glass Star Bell Jar Lantern Vaughan Light Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Gilt Brass & Blown Etched Glass Star Pattern Bell Jar Lanterns Each With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster In The Manner Of Vaughan Each Fixture Comes Ready To Hang W...
Brass
Regency Rosewood Credenza Stamped James Winter, London
Located in Essex, MA
With a possibly later breakfront form marble top over a conforming case with pair of cabinet grill doors flanked by a pair of conforming doors, all divided by columns headed...
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century Walnut Regency Curule Stool With Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
This chair makes its impression through dark walnut, sculptural curved. It was made in France during Early 20th Century, a lineage that shows clearly in its detailing. Its wood form ...
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Monumental Regency Oval Astral Glazed Mahogany Library Bookcases, c.1810
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
An extraordinary near pair of oversized Regency astral glazed library bookcases c.1810. Demonstrating a remarkable pair of full-length oval astragal glazed doors to each - with car...
Mahogany, Pine
An Early 19th Century Regency Bureau Bookcase After Thomas Hope
By Thomas Hope
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1810 A fine Regency mahogany bureau bookcase, with classical motifs throughout. The upper section comprises a pair of glazed doors set within moulded pilasters crowne...
Wood, Mahogany
$1,691Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers of nice proportions, having a nice figured top above a selection of two short over two long oak lined drawers with brass plate h...
Mahogany
$6,800
Regency Mahogany Trolley
Located in Essex, MA
Most likely by Gillows of Lancaster. Excellent timber. Three shelves each with molded edges and carved volute brackets and panelled ends, raised on flattened ball feet with casters. ...
Mahogany
Spectacular 19th C. French Bronze Openwork 20 Light Chandelier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Regal and fine French Gilt Bronze Chandelier with an intricate open design. Each arm has the appearance of a five light chandelier and the five hanging rods are defined by cartouche ...
Bronze
Antique Regency Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
A fine antique Regency mahogany desk chair dating from around 1830, beautifully constructed with elegant proportions and the restrained design s...
Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Drum Table
Located in Essex, MA
Circular Inset green tooled leather top and banded edge. Frieze containing alternating drawers with round brass ring handles and back plates. Turned support with four saber legs with...
Brass
Ralph Lauren Style Adjustable Polished Nickel Pharmacy Floor Lamp
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A sleek steel frame with a polished nickel finish pharmacy-style floor lamp featuring a hooded metal shade. Made in the grand style and manner of Ralph Lauren Home. The lamp includes...
Steel, Iron, Nickel
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
Glamorous Julian Chichester Regency Silverleaf Long Wave Sideboard
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Superbly glamorous silver metallic finish designer wavy front sideboard by Julian Chichester characterized by its serpentine panel doors and handsome bun feet. Rita Z
Wood, Giltwood
Regency Style Walnut Campaign Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century English Regency Style Walnut Campaign Chest of Drawers in two pieces. Chest features three large drawers, two medium drawers, and three smaller horizontal drawers arrang...
Walnut
$600Sale Price / item|20% Off
Fortuny Blue & Silver Italian Down Filled Designer Pillow - 1 of 2
By Fortuny
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Fortuny Blue & Silver Italian Down Filled Designer Pillow - 1 of 2
Cotton, Silk, Down
$3,517Sale Price|30% Off
Regency Style Mahogany Bench with Button Tufted Leather Squab (COL)
Located in North Salem, NY
This handsome well made Regency style Mahogany bench is ideal in a foyer, mudroom, the foot of a bed or used as a coffee table in a den. The seat rail is reeded along with the six tu...
Brass
$8,116 / set
A Pair Of Regency Ormolu & Cut Glass Cassoletts
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A pair of regency cassolettes on white marble bases mounted with ormolu bands, supporting three bronzed ram legs terminating with ram heads, These mounted to central ormolu band fitt...
Marble, Ormolu
Round Table in Mahogany Flame Veneers Regency Styled
Located in Prato, IT
Italy, 1960s handcrafted production Regency style In mahogany and mahogany flame veneers Restored and polished a shellac. Measures: Diameter 120 cm He...
Mahogany
Late 20th C. Regency Style Yew Wood Removable Tray On Table Stand
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., A beautifully crafted antique-style tray table, combining intricate woodworking with classic design elements. The tabletop is made of richly figured burl wood, featuring a s...
Brass
Regency Burr Elm and Ebonized Writing Table
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular with an inset green leather top and banded edge. The frieze with two drawers and two opposing false drawers all with Gillow style star form brass knobs. Trestle su...
Brass
Vintage Toscana Dixon Powdermaker French Regency Style Pecan Wood Wall Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Toscana Dixon Powdermaker French Regency Style Pecan Wood Wall Mirror. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 40" H x 31" W x 2" D.
Mirror
English Regency Mahogany Server or Console Table with Gallery, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English Regency serving table dates to the 19th century and is crafted in richly figured mahogany, defined by its elegant proportions and refined architectural detailing. The ta...
Mahogany
Large Scale Regency Style Camel Form Marble Top Side Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a fun large scale regency style camel form side table. It is a green marble top, and the piece is composition/ resin. It is in very good condition and attributed to Maitland-...
Marble
English Regency Style Mahogany Barrel Library Chair in Blue Velvet
Located in Locust Valley, NY
An English Regency style mahogany library chair featuring a tub form silhouette with a gently curved, wraparound back and elegantly scrolled arms. An upholstered barrel back creates ...
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique English Regency Flame Mahogany Sarcophagus Wine Cellarette Lion Paw Feet
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb Flame Mahogany Wine Cellarette of sarcophagus outline and of English origin. First quarter of the 19th century, Regency period. The flat top lid opening to reveal the inte...
Brass
$663 / item
Regency Faux Bamboo Side Chair, Black Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency-style faux bamboo side chair. This hand-carved chair with a faux bamboo motif is inspired by designs of the Brighton Pavillion. It is shown in our black rubbed finish and a...
Wood
Antique Regency Rosewood Quartetto Nest of Four Tables Integrated Chess Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
A rare and highly unusual antique Regency rosewood quartetto nest of four tables of outstanding quality. Crafted from beautifully figured rosewood, this elegant and versatile set is ...
Rosewood
Antique Worcester Porcelain Dragons in Compartments Plate Circa 1820
Located in Katonah, NY
This Chamberlains Worcester porcelain plate, made circa 1820, is decorated in the highly sought-after Dragons in Compartments pattern, one of the outstanding patterns produced by the...
Porcelain
$3,995 / item
King Size Mahogany Pencil Post Bed by Leighton Hall
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a new traditional king size mahogany Pencil Post Bed by Leighton Hall Furniture. It’s design was inspired by poster beds from the Regency perio...
Mahogany
Gold Gilt Italian Regency Flower Floor Lamp / Sculpture by Banci Firenze
Located in Buffalo, NY
ROMANTIC ITALIAN IRON FLOOR LAMP, GILDED & PATINIZED. 18" IN diameter and 60" H... The 4 lights floor lamp is in good original condition and function is controlled actually. The ir...
Metal
King Size Mahogany Rice Carved Poster Bed by Leighton Hall
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a new traditional king size mahogany rice carved poster bed by Leighton Hall Furniture. It’s design was inspired by p...
Mahogany
Regency Convex Giltwood Mirror
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Regency giltwood convex mirror, the ebonized eagle with gilt head and shoulders standing on ribbed plinth with acanthus leaf supports, the turned frame...
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
Antique Regency Style Console Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and elegant antique Regency style console table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s. The quality is lovely, this is a very useful and petite size....
Wood
$4,797 / item
Regency Mahogany Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency style mahogany and brass mounted stool in the manner of Thomas Hope, with slung seat, lion head arm terminals, on a turned "X" base. Dimensio...
Leather, Wood
Burr Yew Wood Tea Caddy, Regency Style, England, Circa 1820
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Attractive And Good Quality Early 19th Century Regency Period, Burr Yew Wood Tea Caddy Having Boxwood Strung Decoration Throughout, The Hinged Pagoda Top Enclosing Two Lidded ...
Yew
English Regency Child Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency (c. 1820) child size mahogany open arm chair with caned seat and back.
Mahogany
Antique Regency Rosewood Brass Inlaid Card Table Console Table Fold Over Top
Located in Suffolk, GB
A fine antique Regency rosewood card table of particularly rich colour and striking grain. The top shows beautifully figured rosewood with strong natural movement framed by delicate ...
Brass