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.
Antique French Country Round Painted Walnut Side Table, Late 19th Century
Located in Elkhart, IN
A handsome French Country drinks table crafted in walnut, painted a soft distressed antique green. The elegant turned pedestal and tripod base draw inspiration from English country h...
Walnut, Paint
Pair of 1970s French Brass and Glass Side Tables, Guy Lefevre Style
By Guy Lefevre
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two matching French side tables from the 1970s feature square-section brass frames with clear glass tops that appear to float above the apron, secured by small bracket clips at each ...
Brass
19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Occasional Table
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century Regency period mahogany and fiddleback mahogany occasional table, having rectangular reeded edged top, above turned and acanthus carved stem, raised on double-s...
Mahogany
Heritage Furniture Regency Walnut Tea Tables or Occasional Side Tables, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Regency or Neoclassical style occasional side tables or tea tables By Heritage Furniture USA, 1960s Beautiful book-matched walnut tops, with cream lacquered ped...
Walnut, Lacquer
Monumental Faux Bamboo Fretwork Regency Chinoiserie Side Table by Century Furnit
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A rare and eye-catching piece by Century Furniture, this monumental side table blends chinoiserie flair with faux bamboo metal construction. The decoupage-style top and body is fini...
Metal
English 19th Century Solid Walnut Etagere-Whatnot Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A solid walnut etagere-table from England, circa 1870, also known as a "whatnot" to organize books and other collections to put on view. The top surfac...
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
Small Regency Mahogany Side Table
Located in Sherborne, GB
Regency mahogany side table with a thumb moulded top, below a well figured mahogany veneered frieze, rounded corners with a lower double D...
Mahogany
Pair of Theodore Alexander Burl Inlaid Metal Mount Occasional End Tables
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Pair of Theodore Alexander Burl Inlaid Metal Mount Occasional End Tables Dimensions : 27" Round X 28.5" Tall This pair of magnificent end tables were made by Theodore Alexander and...
Burl
Vintage Regency Style Figural Faux Stacked Book Form Round Glass Top Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Regency Style Figural Faux Stacked Book Form Round Glass Top Side Table. Item features an attractive "antiqued/distressed" finish, resin construction, round glass top, great ...
Glass, Resin
Antique Regency Style Revolving Drum Table
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Regency style revolving drum table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s. The quality is outstanding, this has a wonderful cylindrical top w...
Wood
Regency Mahogany Tilt-top Table
Located in Kastrup, DK
Classic English tilt-top table from the Regency period, crafted in solid mahogany. The rectangular top with rounded corners can be tilted vertically, making the table both practical ...
Metal
$2,280Sale Price|40% Off
English Mahogany Marquetry Drop Leaf Side Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite, English Regency, drop-leaf, mahogany side table with symmetrical marquetry, boxwood inlay work and beautifully curved saber legs. The table extends from 7.5 - 26 inches deep ...
Boxwood, Mahogany
English Regency Style Center Table Speckled by Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical late 19th century english center table or side table made in the regency taste. The table features a modern lacquer speckled finish by artist Ira Yeager...
Mahogany
Lovely Regency Vintage Hardwood & Green Leather Twin Drawer Side End Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Regency style mahogany drum table with green leather top and two drawers A good-looking piece, the leather top has nicely aged, it h...
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century Regency Tea or Tobacco Table With Lion-Feet And Brass Fitted Drawer
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Regency tea or tobacco table in mahogany, with lion-feet and amazing brass fitted drawer.
Brass
Vintage Regency Cast Aluminum Outdoor Scroll Side Tables - A Pair
By Brown Jordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Presenting an enchanting pair of Vintage Regency Cast Aluminum Scroll Side Tables, perfect for adding a touch of classic elegance to any outdoor or i...
Aluminum
19th Century English Mahogany Pot Cupboard Bedside Commode Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fluted mahogany bedside table commode with inset marble top and one shelf. Excellent original condition, and original finish. England, m...
Marble
Antique c1880s Round Tripod Base Rosewood Lamp Side Table Stand MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique c1880s Round Tripod Base Rosewood Lamp Side Table Stand MINT!
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Chippendale Style Mahogany Side Tables
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Mid-Century Chippendale Style Mahogany tiered Side Tables with corner galleries. Light weight Solid mahogany. Measure 19.25" in wid...
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Regency Mahogany Two Tier Dumbwaiter
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 19th century Regency mahogany two tier dumbwaiter with two drop flaps to each tier, supported by a turned column with three reeded sabre legs. Dimensions: H 86.5 x W 62 x...
Other
Large Regency Mahogany Serving Table Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large Regency mahogany serving table attributed to Gillows, the shaped top above a fluted frieze with four superb ormolu lion’s mask r...
Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Side Table
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The rectangular crossbanded top with rounded drop-leaves and a single frieze drawer, raised on standards ending in splayed legs with casters, joined by a turned stretcher.
Brass
Refinished English Regency 2-Tier Leather Top Insert Stenciled Side Tables, Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Stunning, refinished English Regency two-tier maroon leather top insert side tables. Pedestal Tripod legs terminating with paw feet. Just been profes...
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage Faux Stacked Book Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Regency Style Faux Stacked Book Side Table This piece features a charming design that mimics a stack of vintage books, adding a literary touch to your decor. Circa Mid 20t...
Paint
Italy Decorative Carved Painted 28" Round Glass Top Gueridon Lamp Center Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Made in Italy Decorative Carved Gold Painted 28" Round Glass Top Gueridon Lamp Center Table MINT! Carved pineapple base motive tripod base.
Glass, Oak
The Country House Etagere
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An elegant country house design two-tier mahogany etagere. The sides with cross work shelf detailing and turned legs terminating in brass castors. Please note we are currently worki...
Mahogany
Vintage Hardwood with Brown Leather Top Gallery Rail Side End Lamp Wine Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Regency style mahogany side table with gallery rail and brown leather top A good looking piece, the leather top has nicely aged, it...
Hardwood
A Regency Style French Faux Bamboo Side Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
French Regency Style Faux Bamboo Inspired Side Table. Painted Side Table with Brass Three-Quarter Gallery Top with inset Carrara marble.
Carrara Marble
Maison Jansen Style Steel and Bronze Hoof Round Slate Top Regency Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maison Jansen Style Steel and Bronze Hoof Round Slate Top Regency Side Table. Item features a brushed steel frame, brass/bronze ormolu, hoof feet, and round black slate top. Circa La...
Slate, Bronze, Steel
Small Regency Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A fine quality regency period mahogany writing table Having two fitted drawers to frieze with original Turned knobs raised on elegant x framed end Supports with original brass castor...
Mahogany
Barbara Barry for Baker Modern Regency Dark Mahogany Three-Tier Side Table
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for Baker Modern Regency Dark Mahogany Three-Tier Side Table This side table measures: 30 wide x 28 deep x 24.25 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighti...
Mahogany
$8,669
Holland Park Lamp Table
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine Regency design polished mahogany and gilded circular lamp table, with carved beadwork decoration. The Holland Park Lamp Table sits upon scroll recessed legs, with carved pater...
Mahogany
English Regency Mahogany Console Table
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency (Likely Irish, Early 19th Century) banded inlaid mahogany console table with concave front above lion headed reeded turned legs with paw feet.
Silver Plate
$9,127
The Blanchard Tripod
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine regency grand tour Roman inspired carved wood tripod table. Specialist hand polished to resemble rosewood. Please note we are currently working to a 30-36 week lead time and ...
Mahogany
Pair of English Regency Chinoiserie Style Black lacquered Side Tables
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of English Regency style chinoiserie black lacquered side tables with four oval shaped openings in base revealing a gold painted interior (PRICED AS PAIR) AVAILABLE INDIVIDUALLY)
Gold
$6,954 / item
Pair of Regency Style End Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
English Regency style mahogany and exotic wood veneer end table with brass line inlaid details on turned gilded acanthus capital supports with fluting...
Brass
Pair of Antique Scottish Regency Mahogany Pedestal Wine or Occasional Tables
Located in Glasgow, GB
A pair of Scottish Regency mahogany occasional or wine tables, possibly by James Mein of Kelso, and dating to c.1825. Each with a solid mahogany rounded rectangular top supported by a ring turned column on a tripartite concave platform base with turned boss to the column and raised on gadrooned feet. It should also be noted the distinctive Scottish 'honey-pot' baluster turning to the column is a characteristic of James & Matthew Morison of Ayr’s commissions for Sir David Hunter...
Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century English Regency Walnut Side Tables with Carved Details
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined pair of 19th-century English Regency walnut tables, blending sculptural elegance with timeless craftsmanship. Their round tops showcase rich walnut grain with intricate bur...
Walnut
Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Cherry Wood and Parcel Gilt Tea Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style tea table or occasional side table By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved cherry wood, with parcel gilt trim. Measures: 29.7...
Cherry
Regency Period Side Table, circa 1820
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality regency period rosewood and parcel-gilt side table, having its original grey veined marble top, raised on turned tapering fluted legs, united by a shelf beneath.
Marble
Italy Early 19th Century Regency Walnut Inlaid Side Table
Located in Brescia, IT
This elegant inlaid side table has the openable top, to contain, in the past, the sewing accessories. Finely inlaid in oak tree and larch, coming f...
Oak, Walnut
Vintage Regency Lacquered Stacked Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant vintage Regency side table features a sophisticated stacked design, finished in a creamy lacquered coating that enhances its timeless appeal. With its clean lines and ve...
Wood, Lacquer
$5,940 / item
Pair of Three Tier Oval End Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English burl veneer and solid acacia three-tier end table, the dished oval tray top and two undertakers between baluster turned supports, on turned and tapering legs terminating i...
Wood
$510Sale Price|20% Off
beside table
Located in TARBES, FR
Lovers of period furniture and rare pieces, discover this magnificent little walnut shutter table, imbued with the Regency style. Dating from the beginning of the 20th century, this ...
Walnut
Vintage Regency Style Mahogany One Drawer Pembroke Dropleaf Side End Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Regency Style Mahogany One Drawer Pembroke Dropleaf Side End Table. Item features a carved pedestal base, ornate brass feet, drop leaf sides, beautiful wood grain, nicely car...
Brass
Antique Side Table, English, Morning Room, Lounge, Reading, Serving, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique side table. An English, rosewood morning room table, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Fascinating articulated side table, ideal for resting the morning p...
Rosewood
$4,038Sale Price|24% Off
Large English Regency Chinoiserie Japanned Tôle Tray Table
Located in Lymington, GB
A large English chinoiserie japanned tôle (tole) tray table. Regency period, early-19th century, circa 1810. The gilt-heightened exotic landscape set on a Venetian-red ground. Depic...
Wood
Italy Early 19th Century Walnut Vanity Table
Located in Brescia, IT
This elegant vanities table is a not easy to found among the ancient pieces; the top can be opened and inside there are numerous compartments useful for storing the various elements....
Glass, Walnut
Handsome vintage faux tortoiseshell classical side table
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a vintage Regency style faux tortoiseshell side table. The side table has a faux bamboo wooden frame with a tortoise shell painted fin...
Wood
19th C Dutch Marquetry Inlay Regency Style Drop Leaf Sewing Stand Side End Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Dutch Marquetry Inlay Regency Style Drop Leaf Sewing Stand Side End Table. Item features floral marquetry inlay, drop leaf sides, upholstered footrest, nicely carved legs, no...
Mahogany
Theodore Alexander Althorp Regency Mahogany One Drawer Side Table A L50046
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Theodore Alexander Althorp Regency Mahogany One Drawer Side Table A L50046. Item feat...
Mahogany
Antique Regency Period Side Table
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique Regency period side table. This was made in England, it dates from around 1800-1820. It is of lovely quality, with the rectangular top sitting on a tripod base. ...
Wood
Antique Regency 19th Cent Octagonal Rosewood Wine Table, English, 1820
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Antique Regency 19th cent octagonal rosewood wine table, English, 1820 This is a very nice quality octagonal rosewood wine table, supported o...
Rosewood
$3,816 / item
Painted Empire Table
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A Regency design circular marble topped painted and decorated centre/lamp table with elongated turned feet. We are currently working to a 30-36 week lead time and this item is made ...
Mahogany, Paint
Italian Regency Maison Jansen Style Round Rams Hoof Foot Low Side Tables - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Regency Maison Jansen Style Round Rams Hoof Foot Low Side Tables - Pair. Item features a cream and gold gilt painted finish, tripod goat / rams hoof feet raised on lo...
Glass, Wood
Pair of 19th Century Irish Regency Console Tables by Williams and Gibton, Dublin
Located in Dublin, IE
The rectangular white marble tops above lotus-leaf carved friezes, the cabriole supports with acanthus-carved knees and claw and ball feet, on rectangular plinths. Circa 1820 Irish Footnote: The firm of Mack, Williams and Gibton...
Marble
19th Century Mahogany Folding Butlers Tray on Stand
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century mahogany folding butlers tray on stand, the rectangular paneled tray has four folding sides with inset brass hinges with each side having f...
Mahogany
Small Yew Wood Tripod Table/Kettle Stand, Circa 1825
Located in Sherborne, GB
Antique English Regency small yew wood tripod table/kettle stand with a slender octagonal top which rests on an ornate turned column, standing on...
Yew
Regency Rosewood and Brass Side Table
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The rectangular top with rounded corners above ring-turned dual standard end supports and brass stems in between‚ ending in splayed legs‚ joined by two ring-turned stretchers.
Brass
Regency Chinoiserie Black Painted Walnut Side Table with Hand-Painted Scenes
Located in Elkhart, IN
An elegant Regency-style Chinoiserie side table in painted walnut, featuring hand-painted gold and red decoration against a black ground. The sculptural base rests on three carved fe...
Walnut, Paint