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.
English Regency Rosewood Flip Chessboard Table
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency (18/19th Century) rosewood and brass inlaid sewing/game table with a flip chessboard top centering 2 side shelves with drawers.
Brass
Stunning Revolving Vintage English Regency Style Drum Side End Lamp Wine Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Regency style mahogany drum table with leather top A good looking piece, the leather top...
Leather, Hardwood
Regency Style Faux Bamboo Mahogany Glass Top Cocktail Table Coffee Table
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite pair Regency Style Faux Bamboo mahogany cocktail table / coffee Tables with custom glass top. Absolutely charming , measuring 47 inches in width, 28 inches in depth and ...
Faux Bamboo, Glass, Mahogany
$2,950
Regency Side Tables
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of side tables of Mahogany, finished with a lustrous French polish with ebonized accents. Tapered legs with gilt brass accents with mirrored glass tops. This pair is in very nic...
Mirror, Mahogany
Regency Rosewood Writing Table
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The shaped rectangular top fitted with hinged side compartment‚ above a reeded frieze drawing and a leather inset slide‚ raised on turned columnar suppo...
Wood
LOVELY BEVAN FUNNELL EXTENDiNG HARDWOOD SIDE END LAMP WINE CARD TABLE WOOD TOP
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely flamed mahogany Bevan Funnell extending side table with tw...
Hardwood
Vintage Regency Stone Gueridon Rings Side Tables - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of vintage Regency stone gueridon side tables featuring sleek, circular tops and distinctive ring accents. These elegant tables combine timeless Regency style with th...
Stone, Metal
Antique Burr Walnut Serpentine Nest of 3 Stacking Tables with Claw and Ball Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Here we have for sale a lovely burr walnut serpentine nest of 3 stacking tables with glass tops standing on claw and ball feet and heavily carved de...
Glass, Walnut
$2,900Sale Price|58% Off
Regency Style Mallett Side Table
Located in New York, NY
A low table with an 18th c. Chinese panel top w/ protective glass surface and Regency-style base. It was made by the London firm of Mallett in one of their signature designs. Acquire...
Glass, Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century Mahogany Pembroke Table
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th century mahogany Pembroke table of nice proportions, the rounded edge drop leaf top above a hinged flap that drops down to reveal a compartment, this is the same on both e...
Mahogany
Vintage Regency Tilt Top Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your space with timeless elegance through this Vintage Regency Tilt Top Side Table. Crafted with classic refinement, this round table showcases a beautifully aged wood grain t...
Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Three-Tier Side Table
Located in London, GB
A REGENCY MAHOGANY THREE-TIER SIDE TABLE, CIRCA 1810. With two mahogany-lined frieze drawers.
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
$5,900
Regency Penwork Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine Regency period side table having a penwork decorated top with chased gilt bronze molded edge over curule legs joined by gilt bronze...
Bronze
A Fine Pair of Late Regency Rosewood Side Tables, Firmly Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Fine Pair of Late Regency Period Rosewood Torcheres/Side Tables, Firmly Attributed to Gillows c.1825 The torcheres combining octagonal galleried tops, surrounded by beaded half-ro...
Rosewood
Pair of Oval Shaped Mahogany Lamp Tables by Leighton Hall - Showroom Samples
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a pair (set of 2) Oval shaped mahogany lamp/occasional tables by Leighton Hall. They feature brass galleries and dovetailed drawers with solid brass pulls. They have been u...
Mahogany
Regency Rosewood Work Table
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The rectangular beaded top with rounded drop-leaves and a single frieze drawer, raised on lyre shaped legs.
Brass
Regency Side Table Occasional Oval End Parquetry Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous Regency Revival side table Features an oval top with parquetry designs It stands on four slender, tapered legs, subtly fluted or inlaid to add visual inter...
Wood
Regency Rosewood Occasional Table
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The rectangular top with a gadrooned edge tilting above a tapering gadrooned stem with a foliate baluster base‚ on a concave-sided triangular plinth ending in paw feet. Most likely c...
Rosewood
EXQUISITE PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER SIDE END BOOK TABLES WITH DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite pair of fully restored side tables each with twin drawers and bookcases sections t...
Leather, Hardwood
A matched pair of Regency octagonal oak whatnot or etagere or side tables
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
A matched pair of Regency octagonal oak whatnot or etagere Probably originally designed for use in a library to hold rolled maps, or plans, these whatnots make an unusual pair of si...
Oak
Antique Yew Wood Occasional Side Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very well made antique yew wood occasional side table. It is in the Regency style, this was made in England, and dates from around the 1930’s. It is of superb qualit...
Yew
Lovely Flamed Hardwood Gallery Rail Side Table Claw & Ball Feet Regency Style
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very well made and decorative Bevan Funnell lamp table in flamed mahogany with Regency style gallery rail Please note the delivery fee listed is ju...
Hardwood
Vintage Regency Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your décor with this charming Vintage Regency Side Table. Its elegant curved legs, refined details, and rich wood finish exude timeless sophistication. Perfectly sized for an...
Wood
Regency Side Table Walnut Two Drawer
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Walnut 2 drawer side table in the Regency manner Circa 1920 Will ship to anywhere in the world - including US - so please get in touch for a shipping quote This side table is raised ...
Walnut
Vintage Regency Giant Book Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This whimsical vintage Regency side table is designed to resemble an oversized leather-bound book, making it a charming conversation starter for any interior. The rich green and burg...
Wood, Paint
$1,440Sale Price / item|20% Off
Circa 1820 English Mahogany Regency Table
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Circa 1820 English Mahogany Regency Table Unique piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
Wood, Mahogany
Rare 19th Century Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Side Table with Tambour Fronted Door
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare tambour fronted 19th century circa 1820 Dutch marquetry inlaid side table A very good looking and well made piece, hard to believ...
Walnut
French Regence Style Black and Gold Painted End Table
Located in Queens, NY
French Regence-style (modern) black end table with cabriole legs and an apron decorated in gold accents, supporting a top with golden lattice patterns on a black ground surrounding a...
Wood
PAIR OF REGENCY STYLE FAUX MARBLE THREE TIERED ETAGERES SIDE END TABLES DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of vintage circa 1950-1960 Etageres side tables with bronzed ...
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Regency Period Rosewood Étagère End Tables
Located in London, GB
A Fine Pair of Regency Period Rosewood Étagères Of elegant proportions, with carved tapering and ring-turned rosewood supports, standing on brass castors, each of the three shelves ...
Brass
Lovely 19th Century Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Side Table with Tambour Fronted Door
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare tambour fronted 19th century circa 1820 Dutch marquetry inlaid side table A very good looking and well made piece, hard to believ...
Walnut
SUBLIME PAiR OF VINTAGE MARBLE TOPPED SIDE END TABLES SOLID BRASS LIONS PAW FEET
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite pair of vintage French Marble topped side end tables with oversized solid brass Lion's hairy ...
Marble, Brass
Vintage Bevan Funnell Burr Walnut Extending Sofa / Occasional Table Nice Timber
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Bevan Funnell, Burr Walnut, extending sofa / occasional table. A very well made and decorativ...
Walnut
Pair of Hand Painted Vintage Tilt Top Side Lamp Tables with Brass Gallery Rails
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of hand painted tilt top side tables with brass gallery rails A very good looking and decorative pair of side tables, they ha...
Brass
Regency Wine Table Antique Mahogany Side Tables
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Regency mahogany wine table. The top of the Table featuring Nicely Figured Timbers. The Column being of a Ring Turned form and Stands upon 3 Shaped and Swept Legs with Spade feet. ...
Mahogany
Regency Style Yew Wood Leather Top & Gold Leaf Embossed Nest of Tables
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Oriental Chinese Rosewood blanket chest. We have lightly restored this by giving it a hand clean, waxing and polishing it. Dimen...
Leather, Yew
Regency Side Table, Antique Occasional Rosewood
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Very pretty regency rosewood occasional table. Standing upon brass lion paw feet with a platform base embellished with typical regency cast brass motifs and a ring turned column. T...
Rosewood
Pair of Antique Flamed Walnut & Inlaid Regency Style Tripod Side End Lamp Tables
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of flamed walnut with box wood inlay lamp side tables I have two pairs of these, the other pai...
Walnut
Antique English Regency Inlaid Ebonized Wood Table, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Regency Inlaid ebonized wood table, circa 1890.
Wood
Elegant Regency Brass Mounted Flame Mahogany Side Table
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A Regency period mahogany two drawer table with reeded legs and brass stringing, original casters and cedar wood draw linings. Fine colour and patina.
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Pollard Oak Dumb Waiter
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality early 19th Century pollard oak buffet / dumb waiter, having a lovely figured top with a moulded edge supported on two end supports decorated with carved corner brackets, standing on carved turned feet united by a turned stretcher. This can be used as a normal side table or converts to a three tier buffet...
Oak
English Pine Console Or Side Table with Decorative Faux Bamboo Leg's. Great Size
Located in Buchanan, MI
An English Pine Console Of Side Table With Decorative Faux Bamboo Leg's. Great Size And Color. Feel Free To Call With Further Questions.
Pine
Regency Leather-Top Side Table with Gilt Tooling
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome Regency leather topped side table with gilt tooling.
Leather, Pine
Vintage Baker English Regency Style Grey Lacquered Drop Leaf Side Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous vintage English Regency drop leaf side table. Featuring a beautiful grey lacquered finish. Such an elegant piece!
Wood
Pair of Vintage Flamed Walnut & Inlaid Regency Style Tripod Side End Lamp Tables
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of flamed walnut with box wood inlay lamp side tables They are a very good looking well made a...
Walnut
Regency Chinoserie Lacquer Lamp Table, circa 1820
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality Regency period Chinoserie lacquer lamp table, having an oriental scene painted on the top of people and children playing by the lake side...
Lacquer