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.
Regency Carved Oak Lowboy Circa 1820
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Fine English Regency oak lowboy dating to circa 1820 Rectangular plank top above an attractive carved frieze Fitted with three drawers retaining decorative brass handles Extensive fo...
Oak
Fine Regency Period Octagonal Rosewood Center Table with a Pawed Foot Pedestal
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine Regency period rosewood octagonal center table, Beautifully hand carved pedestal base with pawed feet.
Rosewood
Early 19th Century Irish Amboyna Centre Table Stamped Gillingtons of Dublin
Located in Dublin, IE
The circular top veneered in extremely well figured amboyna having a cross banded outer border. The top supported on a octagonal column, similarly veneered in amboyna, resting on a t...
Amboyna
Antique Regency Style Oval Yew Wood Pie Crust Edge Coffee Table on Sabre Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Antique Regency style Yew oval pie crust edge coffee table on sabre legs. A good looking and attracti...
Yew
Nineteenth Century Sabicu Library Table
Located in London, GB
A nineteenth century Sabicu library table, c.1825, in the manner of William Trotter (1772-1833), of unusual configuration and size, with oppositing drawers to the short sides of the ...
Hardwood
19th-Century Rosewood and Pietra Paesina Specimen Table Attributed
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pietra Paesina is one of the most scarce and wondrous stones on earth, and the surface of this exceptional early 19th-century center table is inset with...
Marble
Regency Revival Centre Table Mahogany Claw Feet
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing an elegant Regency revival centre table in mahogany The top is a smooth, circular surface with a rich, dark polished finish that highlights the wood’s natural grain T...
Mahogany
Antique Scottish Mahogany & Rosewood Crossbanded Sofa Table
By William Trotter
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Regency Scottish sofa table attributed to William Trotter of Edinburgh. The richly figured mahogany top with a rosewood crossbanded edge and D-end dr...
Brass
Antique English Regency Inlaid Ebonized Wood Table, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Regency Inlaid ebonized wood table, circa 1890.
Wood
19th Century Original English Serving Table Mahogany Warm Patina
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid mahogany. Rectangular frame on conical feet. Easily protruding, tabletop made of brass with brass handles on each side. The complete brass plate is removable, similar to a serv...
Brass
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
EXQUISITE MUSEUM QUALITY CARVED ANTiQUE CENTRE TABLE CLASSICAL MAJOLICA CHARGER
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, museum quality hand carved Continental centre table with two tier Majolica charge...
Majolica, Hardwood
A Fine Regency Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Centre Table
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A Regency period figured rosewood center or breakfast table of fine colour and patina with brass inlays to the top and base. Circa 1820
Brass
A Fine and Important Regency Pollard Oak and Ebony Centre Table
By Thomas Hope
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Fine and Important Regency Pollard Oak and Ebony Centre Table Relating to Designs by Thomas Hope, this large centre table is veneered in pollard oak with applied solid ebony mouldi...
Ebony, Oak
A fine pair of Regency rosewood and parcel gilt marble top consoles
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of Regency rosewood and parcel gilt carved consoles with marble tops . Mirrored backs . Fine quality
Rosewood
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
Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Tessellated Bone Dining Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular vintage Regency dining table. Chic hand placed tessellated bone tile on a infinity edge top. Stacked column pedestal. Two ad...
Bone
Late Regency Games Table by T.G Seddon
Located in Stamford, CT
A late Regency burl wood and giltwood games table produced by T.G Seddon (cabinet maker for the queen).
Giltwood, Burl
Regency Mahogany Breakfast Table Mahogany 1810
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Regency drop leaf breakfast table circa 1810 Flame Mahogany top with satin crossbanding around edges Supported on column base terminating in brass paw feet and original castors The f...
Mahogany
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
Rectangular Black Lacquer and Gold Leaf Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Unusual table with a black lacquered gilt trimmed top. The well detailed carved wood bamboo X-shaped legs are connected by a turned stretcher that is all in gold leaf. This can be ut...
Hardwood
Rare Regency period Marquetry inlaid centre table
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality Regency period Mahogany centre table with Satinwood cross banding and wonderful marquetry inlaid decoration to the centre. Depicting seated classical female figures pl...
Mahogany
FRENCH MARBLE TOPPED GOLD GiLTWOOD COFFEE TABLE WITH SIGNED PAINTED PARIS PLAQUE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very decorative, hand made in France, Marble topped coffee table with gold giltwood carved frame and ha...
Marble
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
Vintage Regency Patinated Scroll Console Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage Regency console table. A chic scroll design with a silver patinated finish. A glass top rests on the frame. Acquired fr...
Silver
ViNTAGE HAND DYED AND AGED BROWN LEATHER OVAL COFFEE TABLE WITH LION CASTORS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage hand made in England Oval coffee table with hand dyed brown leather top Please note t...
Leather, Wood
Contemporary Dark Grey Coffee Table with Smoked Glass Top
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary Regency style coffee table with dark grey carved palm legs and smoked grey glass top secured with flat brass finials. Can b...
Brass
English 19th Century Painted Bamboo Style Table
Located in Southampton, NY
English 19th century painted bow front table with bamboo carved legs.
Regency Parcel-Gilt Ebonised Pollard Oak and Brass Centre Table
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Regency parcel-gilt, ebony, ebonised, pollard oak and brass centre table. Attributed to George Bullock, Circa 1815.
Ebony
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
Regency Nest of Four Ebony Inlaid Tables, Anglo Indian Circa 1815
Located in Darien, CT
An elegant Regency period quartetto of Anglo-Indian nesting tables, crafted in richly figured Padouk, a prized hardwood native to India, with fine ebony banding and restrained archit...
Ebony, Padouk
ANTIQUE REGENCY 1810 BLACK LACQUERED MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID iTABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine Antique Regency circa 1810-1820 black lacquered with Mother of Pearl inlaid and Phosphor Bron...
Wood
Sculptural Brass and Glass Dolphin Coffee Table, France 1970s Paris
Located in Voorburg, NL
A truly eye catching, unusual Brass metal table, fashioned in the shape of a Dolphin on an elegant Brass ‘Ocean Wave’ base and with a Glass top. The Tabletop comes in matching facet ...
Brass
Monumental Regency Mahogany in the style of Thomas Hope Centre Table
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A highly important Regency mahogany and ebony centre table of superior quality, spectacular scale and featuring and in the style of Thomas Hope`s Neo-Classical influences. The circul...
Ebony, Mahogany
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
Antique French Carved Walnut Library Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
The carving on this handsome table is lovely, as is the walnut grain of the top.
Walnut
19th Century Regency Tilt-Top Supper Table, Solid Wood, Eight Lobes
Located in Montreal, QC
Regency solid wood tilt-top eight lobes and dished supper table, shell forms separating each lobe, raised on turned column over four ribbed down swept legs terminating in brass hairy...
Brass
Regency Mahogany Dessert Stand
Located in Essex, MA
Top shelf diameter 15.13 inches. Three graduated tiers each able to fold with a tripartite saber leg base with brass casters. Originally a dining room piece today useful to display p...
Mahogany
Regency Amboyna and Ebony Table
Located in Essex, MA
The finest quality table with rectangular hinged top opening to a fitted interior. Raised on a trestle base with two ebony columns joined by a carved ebony stretcher. Saber legs and ...
Brass
Vintage Regency Wooden Table with Carved Details, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful wooden table with carved out corner details , turned legs and a low cross stretcher. Wonderful addition to any home.
Wood
Vintage Regency Gilt Tipped Gessoed Pedestals - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extraordinary pair of vintage Regency pedestals. Tall and chic with a patinated white finish and gilt tipping. Perfect for your statuary, urns or flowers. You decide! Absolutely i...
Wood, Paint
A Regency Yew Wood Tilt-Top Side Table Early 19th Century, Beautiful Patina Chic
Located in Buchanan, MI
A Regency Yew Wood Tilt-Top Side Table Early 19th Century, Beautiful color and patina, Great size. Height 29 x width 23 3/4 x depth 18 inches.
Yew
Regency Side Table, Mahogany Wood, Early 19th Century, France, 1820
Located in Phoenix, 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
A nest of five Regency specimen wood tables attributed to Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A nest of five Regency specimen wood tables attributed to Gillows, each of rectangular form with solid rosewood frame and finely turned legs joined by paired spindles, each top compr...
Wood
Pair Of Early 19th Century Irish Regency Turnover Card/Games Tables
Located in Dublin, IE
A pair of Irish Regency mahogany card tables, the rectangular top with rounded corners and a swivel-hinged top, enclosing a green baize inset playing surface, each frieze with a rect...
Wood
Irish Antique Regency Burr Yew Drop-Leaf Work or Sewing Table, 19th Century
Located in Glasgow, GB
A rare Regency period burr yew and inlaid drop-leaf work table dating to c.1820. This attractive table has tulipwood crossbanding to the top and a U-shaped cradle support on a recta...
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 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
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
Antique English Regency Marble Specimen & Mahogany Table
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Glasgow, GB
An antique Regency mahogany and specimen marble occasional table, attributable to Gillows of Lancaster and dating to c.1830. The mahogany crossbanded octagonal top with a beaded ed...
Marble
Early 19th Century English Regency Specimen Wood Tables by Gillows of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dublin, IE
set of Regency amboyna, thuya, maple and rosewood banded quartetto tables attributed to Gillows, with rectangular tops, the smallest with chequerboard, on baluster turned legs joine...
Wood
ViNTAGE BURR YEW WOOD BROWN LEATHER GOLD LEAF EMBOSSED EXTENDING SIDE END TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
All Vintage Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Burr Yew Wood side table with gold leaf embossed brown leather top that extends for playing cards etc Please ...
Leather, Yew
PAIR OF LiGHT WALNUT GLASS TOPPED CORINTHIAN PILLARED SIDE END LAMP WINE TABLES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of vintage light Walnut with Glass top side end tables which have hand carved Corinthian ...
Glass, Walnut
Flamed Hardwood Gallery Rail Side Table with Claw & Ball Feet Regency Style
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very well made and decorative Bevan Funnell lamp table in flamed mahogany with Regency style gallery rail A good looking and well made pie...
Hardwood
EXQUISITE ANTIQUE REGENCY 1810 LACQUERED MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID TiLT OP TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine Antique Regency circa 1810-1820 black lacquered with Mother of Pearl inlaid and hand painted ...
Wood
Regency Amboyna and Gilt Library Table Attributed to Seddon and Morel
By Morel & Seddon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Regency amboyna and gilt library table attributed to Seddon and Morel, with a rectangular top set upon solid end supports with a turned, reeded an...
Amboyna
FULLY RESTORED MUSEUM QUALITY ENGLISH REGENCY CiRCA 1820 HARDWOOD BOOK TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine and important, museum quality English Regency circa 1810-1820 Rosewood book table in fully restored condition Ple...
Hardwood
ANTiQUE REGENCY CIRCA 1810-1820 GILT BRASS & HARDWOOD CHESSBOARD CHESS TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, restored Antique Regency circa 1810-1820 tilt top Chessboard Chess table with Rosewood Frame an...
Brass
Rare English Regency Period Mahogany Adjustable Reading Table, circa 1820
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A rare English Regency period mahogany adjustable reading table. English, circa 1820.
Mahogany
Bevan Funnell Oxblood Leather Side End Table Extending Top Great Games Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Bevan Funnell vintage Mahogany side table with extending oxblood leather top and single draw...
Leather, Hardwood