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.
Massive 19th Century English Mahogany Trolley
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An English tea trolley of epic proportions, this 19th century mahogany antique is grand in scale, likely used in a luxurious hotel or commercial sett...
Mahogany
Antique English Regency Drum Table, Bar or Book Display
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique 19th Century English Regency revolving Drum Table. Table features brown leather inlay top and four doors. The doors are positioned around the table's circumference and provid...
Wood
$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
English 19th Century Mahogany Etagere on Casters
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An exceptional serving trolley in the Regency style from 19th century England, made of dark mahogany which brings a sense of nobility to the carved features. This multi-tiered shelvi...
Brass
Vintage French Regency Mahogany 2 Tier Brass Gallery Rolling Bar Cart Server
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Regency Style Mahogany 2 Tier Brass Gallery Rolling Bar Cart Server. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 33.5" H x 33" W x 19.5" D.
Brass
Mid 20th Century Vintage Regency Gilt Twisted Bar Cart
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring sophistication and charm to your space with this exquisite vintage Regency gilt twisted bar cart. Its elegant design features twisted gilt metalwork, creating a timeless statem...
Metal
English Mahogany Library Book Canterbury, circa 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a handled backrest used for movement and a galleried tray for stacking books, with original brass casters.
Mahogany
Kindel Furniture Regency Mahogany Flip Top Rolling Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Regency or Georgian style flip-top rolling bar cabinet By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany, with original bras...
Brass
Kindel Furniture French Regency Cherry Wood Flip Top Rolling Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style flip-top rolling buffet server or bar cabinet By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved cherry wood, with burl wood under flip top, and...
Brass
Regency Mahogany and Brass Plate Trolley
Located in Essex, MA
Circular with a lower conforming wider shelf all on a turned columnar post, with brass gallery plate holders and a pair of cutlery holders, raised on sa...
Brass
English Antiqued Serving Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A mahogany and reclaimed oak veneered serving table, the galleried top and undertaker with a glass overlay, on spiral turned legs joined by an under tier fitted with two drawers, on ...
Wood
Regency Mahogany Boat Shaped Canterbury, English, Circa 1810
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A good quality English early 19th century regency Period mahogany boat shaped Canterbury having Elegant square supports over one frieze drawer With replacement brass knobs raised on ...
Mahogany
$3,314
H 39.38 in Dm 27.56 in
Italian Cocktail Bar Cart of 20th Mid Century on Decorated World Map , Globe
By Angelo Zoffoli
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian 20th century on decorated world map cocktail bar cart. The globe rotates and is supported by a four-legged structure on wheels. The globe opens onto a compartment for bottles and glasses. The equatorial ring and iteriors of the globe feature illustrations depicting the signs of the zodiac...
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Marquetry and Polished Brass Drinks Trolley
Located in London, by appointment only
Mid-20th century marquetry and polished brass drinks trolley, the upper tray with inlaid marquetry drop-leaves and pierced brass gallery, supported on lathe-turned solid brass legs, ...
Brass
Mid Century Gilt Faux Bamboo Three Tier Bar Cart
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous three tiered gilt faux bamboo bar cart from France. Glides effortlessly on its caster wheels. Shelves are 11 inches apart from each other. In excellent vintage condition wit...
Iron
Marge Carson Hollywood Regency Elephant Bar Cart
By Marge Carson
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical rolling Hollywood Regency bar car in the form of an elephant designed by Marge Carson. The 20th century cart features a lacquered wood frame having an inset smoked glass to...
Brass
Late 19th Century English Mahogany Drinks Cart
Located in High Point, NC
Late 19th century mahogany drinks cart from England. There are two shelves, both with galleries around three sides, leaving one side open for the ability to slide serving trays. The...
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Italian Marquetry Bar Cart with Brass Gallery & Wheels
Located in Portsmouth, VA
Entertaining always feels more special when the details are beautiful. This vintage Italian bar cart isn’t just functional — it’s a statement piece with timeless charm. Crafted in It...
Brass
Vintage BRF Italy Modern Rolling Bar Cart
Located in Doylestown, PA
Uniquely designed modern lacquered wood and chrome two-tier Italian bar cart by BRF. It sits on four fully rotational casters making it very easy to maneuver. The large platform styl...
Chrome
$1,515Sale Price|20% Off
H 23.63 in W 22.05 in D 9.85 in
Midcentury Aluminum and Formica Cart Magazine Rack Parisi Style for MB, 1960s
By MB Italy, Ico Parisi
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant midcentury formica and aluminium magazine rack trolley with design wheels. This fantastic piece was designed in Italy by Ico and Luisa Parisi for Mb Italia...
Brass, Metal, Aluminum
20th Century Swedish Bar Cart
Located in Atlanta, GA
Here’s a detailed description for the bar cart: A stylish 20th-century Swedish bar cart, combining functionality with refined design. The cart is crafted from rich wood with a warm ...
Brass
Hollywood Regency Bar Cart Italy 1970s
By Hollywood Glam
Located in Čelinac, BA
Hollywood Regency Bar Cart Italy 1970s
Gold Plate
Elegant Regency Style 3 Tier Brass & Glass Mid Century Modern Bar Cart
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant Regency style brass and glass, two handled and 3 tiered Italian mid century bar cart on casters. Space from middle shelf to bottom shelf is 15” From top to middle 7.5 “ RHR
Brass
Sold
H 25 in W 25 in D 17 in
Kittinger, English Regency, Campaign Trolley, Rolling Bar Cart, Brass, Satinwood
By Kittinger
Located in Stamford, CT
Kittinger, English Regency, Campaign Trolley or Rolling Bar Cart, Brass, Satinwood, USA c. 1950s The Kittinger English Regency campaign trolley or rolling bar cart, crafted in the U...
Brass
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H 30.5 in W 48.5 in D 14.25 in
Vintage Regency Style Mahogany 2 Tier Rolling Server Narrow Bar Cart by Hadleigh
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Regency Style Mahogany 2 Tier Rolling Server Narrow Bar Cart by Hadleigh. Item features a beige laminate top, rolling casters, brass handles, g...
Laminate, Mahogany
Sold
H 38 in W 37 in D 22 in
American Tiered Mahogany Drinks Trolley Dessert Server Marlboro Manor by Sacks
Located in Forney, TX
A early 20th century American three-tiered mahogany drinks trolley dessert server signed Marlboro Manor Fine Furniture by H. Sacks & Sons Finely han...
Brass
Regency Maple Flip Top Server or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Regency or Georgian style flip top rolling buffet server or bar cabinet USA, Circa 1970s Carved maple, with original brass hardware...
Brass
Antique Italian Marquetry Two-Tier Coffee / Bar Cart
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Italian Marquetry two-tier coffee/bar cart Beautiful 1960's Italian bar cart or tea/coffee trolley with inlaid marquetry. Wheels and push handl...
Wood
Vintage French Regency Silver Plate Bar Cart
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage Regency bar cart. Beautiful silver plate bamboo frame with a mirrored top shelf. Three rings for your bottle service. Acquired f...
Silver
Hollywood Regency Wood Inlaid Bar Cart
Located in Astoria, NY
Hollywood regency floral motif mahogany and oak wood marquetry inlaid bar cart with two tiers, two gilt brass wheels, three bottle holders, and two ext...
Wood
Regency Style Rosewood and Brass Two Tier Table
Located in Essex, MA
With handle finial over two tiers with brass galleries and raised on a brass tripartite base with scroll legs.
Brass
Mid Century Gilt Bronze Glass Bar Cart
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a three tiers bar cart. It depicts a gilt bronze cart with three original rectangular glass tiers supported in each corner by four cylindrical ...
Bronze
Sold
H 23 in Dm 12 in
Wonderful French Nickel Silver Plated Glass Three-Tier Bar Cart Round Side Table
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French nickel silver plated & glass insert three-tier bar cart, round side table that is supported by Smooth Original Casters.
Silver Plate, Nickel
Vintage Regency Lacquered Bar Cart After Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Incredible vintage Regency bar cart. Done in the manner of the iconic Aldo Tura. Beautiful deep green finish with turned brass hardware. Acquired from a Palm beach estate.
Brass