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.
$20,384 / set
Pair of Regency Rosewood Brass Inlaid Card Tables
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of Regency period Rosewood, brass inlaid card tables. with central turned pedestal, raised on four splay ormolu mounted legs, terminating in the original brass cl...
Ormolu
$2,062Sale Price / set|25% Off
Antique Regency Nesting Tables Set with Fine Pen Work, 1860s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very fine pen work decorated set of nesting tables, each with a different but conforming scene, curved stretcher and fine carved upright details.
Lacquer
19th Century Italian Continental Centre Table, End or Card Table, Bronze Feet
Located in Stamford, CT
19th Century Italian Continental Centre Table, End or Card Table, Bronze Feet Regal Mahogany and Macassar Ebony Circular Centre, Card or Hall Table with intricate starburst inlaid top, sitting on ebonized and gilded stand, raised on solid gilt bronze claw feet...
Wood
$1,793Sale Price|20% Off
Early 19th Century Mahogany Dumbwaiter
Located in Martlesham, GB
A rare and unusual Regency mahogany double drop leaf dumbwaiter, a smaller drop leaf above the larger opening up of circular form with a reeded edge, tapered columns supports with th...
Mahogany
Regency Draftsman's Table
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A lovely quality small Regency draftsman's table in mahogany with Greek key ebony inlay; handsomely finished with three false drawers and one real, fitted drawer, the framed top with...
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Regency Rosewood Card Table with Satinwood Inlays
Located in London, GB
A fine quality early 19th century Regency period rosewood card table with satinwood banding, brass line inlays and brass mounts, having canted cornered rectangular top above panelled...
Brass
Antique Regency Style Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique Regency style coffee table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1920’s. This is of lovely quality, the top has rounded ends, a beautiful colour tone ...
Wood
Mahogany & Burled Beveled Glass Cocktail Coffee Table By Maitland Smith
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Beautiful Burled Wood & Mahogany Beveled Glass Cocktail Coffee Table By Maitland Smith Measures 25 H x 39 W x 25 D Nice mahogany grain and nice beveled glass top!
Glass, Mahogany
Gorgeous Pair of Regency Style Glass Top Side End Tables
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Regency style pair of end tables with glass top. A very well-made and lovely set to add to your home. Average age-related patina marks f...
Glass
Pair English Pietra Dura Brown Wood Marine Sea Shells Side Tables
Located in London, GB
Pair English Pietra Dura Brown Wood Marine Sea Shells Side Tables English, 20th Century Height 70cm, width 47.5cm, depth 47.5cm This exceptional pair of occasional tables was craf...
Stone
Card Table, Rosewood Regency Games Tables circa 1810
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- Exquisite antique Regency card table in rosewood - We date this fine specimen to circa 1810 - Also features brass inlay - Top opens out to reveal green bieze playing surface - ...
Rosewood
Period Regency Sewing Table Mahogany 1810
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Regency mahogany sewing table This elegant sewing table is raised upon turned legs with the original brass castors Period Regency antique circa 1810 The table is fitted with a pull-o...
Mahogany
Exceptional Irish Regency Rosewood console table c1820
Located in High Peak, GB
ST061 Exceptional Irish quality regency rosewood console table of slim proportions, with a inverted heart shaped gallery to the top she...
Rosewood
Fine Pair of Regency Period Rosewood Games Tables, Signed Phenes & Williamson
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine pair of English Regency rosewood game tables. Felt gaming surface. Signed Phenes and Williamson London.
Rosewood
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
$8,833 / set
Pair Round Regency Dining Tables Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive pair of mahogany circular dining tables in the Regency style Circa 1920 These dining tables stand upon 4 swept and fluted legs with brass lions paw castors and a gun barre...
Mahogany
Maitland Smith Mahogany And Satinwood Inlaid Regency Style Cocktail End Table
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Maitland Smith Mahogany And Satinwood Inlaid Regency Style Cocktail End Table Dimensions : 30" Wide X 29.5" Tall X 20" Deep This stunning table was made Maitland Smith and has gorg...
Mahogany, Satinwood
Adams Console Table - Demi Lune Satinwood Hall Tables
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Exquisite single Adams Regency style console table in satinwood Demi lune - half moon - form the classic shape for this beautiful console table Further classical references include t...
Satinwood
Vintage Regency Patinated Cast Steel Tiger Dining Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a grand statement with this Vintage Regency Patinated Cast Steel Griffin Dining Table. Featuring majestic cast steel griffin bases with a ric...
Steel
$543Sale Price|20% Off
Nice Regency Style Hardwood Green Leather Side End Lamp Wine Drum Table Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage Regency style drum table with mahogany frame and green leather top A very good looking well made and decorative piece, ideally sui...
Leather, Hardwood
$3,207Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Regency circa 1815 Sheraton Hand Painted Cherub Extending Side End Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite, hand made in England circa 1815 Regency, Sheraton painted extending side table What a table...
Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Centre Table
By George Smith
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A Regency mahogany centre table in the manner of George Smith with fine detail: the top with inlaid anthemions in satinwood, the frieze with carving and ogee moulding, the standard e...
Mahogany
Antique Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Table. Great Color And Patination.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Antique Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Table.This flame mahogany table has dropleaf sides, one drawer, brass hardware, brass casters, curved legs, and a stretcher base. Some veneer is mi...
Mahogany
19th Century Austrian Giltwood Centre Table with Royal Vienna Porcelain Plaques
Located in London, GB
19th Century Austrian Giltwood Centre Table with Royal Vienna Porcelain Plaques Austrian, Late 19th Century Height 79cm, width 101cm, depth 87cm This impressive Régence style centr...
Porcelain, Giltwood
Victorian Walnut Adjustable Reading Stand, Mid-19th Century
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian walnut adjustable reading stand This is a very beautiful and versatile piece, the table has an easily adjustable angle, by means...
Walnut
$3,098Sale Price / set|20% Off
LOVELY PAiR OF FRENCH PARQUETRY WALNUT & GILT BRASS ROUND OCCASIONAL TABLES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite pair of Walnut tables with ornate Gilt brass detailing, Lion's hairy paw feet and ...
Walnut
Regency Console Table in Rosewood, Giltwood Accents, England, c1820
Located in High Peak, GB
J021 Fine quality and very impressive Regency console table in rosewood, having two tiers with mirrored back raise on S scroll supports and decorated with brass gallery to the top ed...
Wood
Vintage Regency Hand Painted Stone Top Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your space with this Vintage Regency Hand-Painted Stone Top Table. Featuring an intricately hand-painted stone surface, this table boasts exquisit...
Stone
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
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 Period End Support Writing Table Stamped Gillows
Located in London, GB
A fine quality early 19th century Regency period writing table stamped Gillows, veneered in finest quality figured mahogany, having rectangular top above narrow panelled...
Mahogany
A French Regency style mahogany table, C. 1880.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This decorative side table has a band of bronze inlay around the perimeter of the top which sits on double lyre form supports with figural bronze mounts, all on a rectangular base ra...
Mahogany
$3,098Sale Price|20% Off
STUNNING REGENCY STYLE NEOCLASSICAL BRASS & WALNUT WRiTING TABLE DESK CIRCA 1920
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, Regency Neoclassical style Walnut & Satinwood writing table with X framed solid br...
Brass
Vintage Regency Inlay Marble Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this Vintage Regency Inlay Marble Table, a masterpiece of craftsmanship that exudes historical sophistication. The round marble tab...
Concrete, Marble
Irish Regency Centre Table, Gilt Gesso & Connemara Marble, Circa 1820
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Superb Irish Regency gilt and composition centre table. Circa 1820. This table features wonderful gilded gesso decoration, as was very popular in the e...
Marble
Antique Regency Parcel-Gilt and Marquetry Pedestal Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Regency Table England, 19th Century Parcel-Gilt Rosewood with Parquetry Top 30”D x 28”H
Wood, Rosewood, Ivory
Regency Games Sewing Table Chess
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Regency Sewing / Games Table. Period Regency This Pretty Table Stands Upon a Platform Base With Carved Lions Paw Feet. The Table is Supported on a Turned Column with a Shaped Base. T...
Mahogany
Regency Coffee Table Mahogany Revival
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Regency Revival mahogany coffee table. Circa 1920 This coffee table is raised upon swept legs with brass castors and turned supports. The oval top of the table featuring rosewood cro...
Mahogany
$32,274 / set
Pair of Rosewood Card Tables, circa 1820
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine pair of Regency card tables, the tops and friezes with delicate brass inlays; good pale color.
Rosewood
19th Century Irish Regency Centre / Dining Table By R. Strahan Of Dublin
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb Irish Regency mahogany centre / dining table by Robert Strahan of Dublin, of circular form, the solid panel top , with reeded edge, turned cent...
Mahogany
19th Century Regency Period Painted and Gilt Console Table
Located in London, GB
A fine early 19th century Regency period green painted and gilt console table in the manner of George Smith, having rectangular marble top above diamond and anthemion carved frieze raised on carved lion monopodia...
Marble
Regency Brass Inlaid Sofa Table in Kingwood
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Regency standard-end brass inlaid sofa table in kingwood with Fine ormolu mounts and ebony and boxwood inlay; 2 oak-lined drawers with boxwood ...
Kingwood
$3,098Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Antique Regency Berger Mother of Pearl Side Occasional Chairs & Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original circa 1810-1820 Regency bergere ebonised with mother of pearl inlay side chairs and matching tray table A very good looking well made and decorative suite. In truth, they rarely come up for sale in pairs, they usually turn up as singles and are rare survivors. This set has lovely mother of pearl inlay, some great gold leaf painting and the original ebonised finish. The seats are early rattan...
Mother-of-Pearl, Pine
A Stunning Early 19th Century Regency Console Table
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning early 19th Century Regency fruitwood console table in original condition, of exceptional quality and finely hand carved with rich patination and grain. The well figured, ...
Fruitwood
Regency Period Center Table
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality Regency period breakfast table, raised on a square section pedestal, platform base with carved scrolling feet.
Mahogany
Superb Regency Writing Sofa Table
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A excellent quality Regency rosewood writing or sofa table in lovely original condition, original green leather and wooden castors, two locking drawers. 29" high 23.5" knee height 3...
Rosewood
Vintage Regency Carved Faux Bois Dining Table Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your dining space with this vintage Regency carved faux bois dining table pedestal. Exquisitely crafted to mimic natural woodgrain, the faux bois ...
Wood
Early 19th Century Irish Regency Sofa Table By Gillingtons Of Dublin, Ireland
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning quality Irish Regency Gonzalo Alves sofa table attributed to Gillingtons of Dublin, the rounded rectangular hinged top with beaded edge, above a pair of frieze drawers wit...
Wood
$3,805Sale Price|20% Off
Exquisite Regency Period 1815 Hardwood Kneehole Desk with Lion Hairy Paw Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1815 Regency bow front kneehole partner desk in solid mahogany with Lion hairy paw feet A good looking and well-made ...
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 Regency Period Tilt Top Table
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique Regency Period tilt top table. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1800-1820 period. It is of excellent quality, it is made from th...
Wood
Vintage Regency Ferrocolor Spain Gilt Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introduce timeless elegance to your home with this vintage Regency Ferrocolor Spain gilt table. Crafted with exquisite attention to detail, the tabl...
Metal
$1,576Sale Price|20% Off
STUNNiNG HAND CARVED CLAW & BALL FOOT HARDWOOD COFFEE TRAY TABLE REMOVABLE TRAY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very well made and super decorative vintage Mahogany tray table with long elegant Cabriolet legs that a...
Hardwood
19th Century Regency Mahogany D-Shaped Card Table
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A Regency Mahogany D-Shaped Card Table with Rosewood inlay and banding on turned reeded tapered legs. The two back legs swivels open, the top opens up to become a card table with a g...
Mahogany
19th Century Stone Topped Occasional Specimen Table
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century occasional table with a rectangular top inlaid with stone specimens forming a decorative chevron pattern. It sits above an elegantly carved mahogany round pedestal pillar base...
Marble
Fine and Rare 19th Century Regency Calamander and Brass Inlaid Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and rare English Regency Calamander and inlaid brass writing table . The finest brass inlay with Calamander wood . Single drawer.
Brass
Regency Side Tables Satinwood Parquetry Inlay End Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of refined side tables in the Regency manner Hand crafted from saintwood with rosewood trim Table tops feature an intricate parquetry inlay design Please let us know if...
Satinwood
Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Pediment Coffee Table After John Roselli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your living room with the timeless elegance of our Vintage Regency Pediment Coffee Table AfterJohm Roselli Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this piece embodies the classic sophistication of American Regency style. With its ornate pediment...
Glass, Wood
Vintage Regency Ormolu Pedestal Table With Inset Marble - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover the elegance of this Vintage Regency Ormolu Pedestal Table Set of 2, a stunning pair that brings timeless sophistication to any space. Crafted with meticulous attention to d...
Marble
A highly interesting Kingwood regency work table C 1810
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A highly interesting Kingwood regency work table with engraving of the Month of October/Scorpio after Burney c.1810 This fine table has the usual work bag hanging from the top, desi...
Kingwood, Satinwood