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Regency Armchairs

REGENCY STYLE

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.

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Style: Regency
18th C Style Portuguese Dining Arm Chair by Randy Esada Designs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18th C Style Portuguese Dining Arm Chair by Randy Esada Designs Item #: 9007AC - Sienna dining armchair Finish: Painted antique cream and 23-karat distressed yellow gold Fabric: 2 Y...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Very Rare Regency circa 1810-1820 Turkey Work Armchairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare circa 1810-1820 Regency Turkey work pair of armchairs original period upholstery A very rar...
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1810s English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Antique English Regency Hand-Painted Cane-Back Medallion Armchairs- Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique English Regency Hand-Painted Cane-Back Medallion Armchairs- Pair These antique caned chairs showcase the exquisite elegance and craftsmansh...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Paint

Handsome Pair of Double Caned Hickory Chair Regency Style Chairs by Mark Hampton
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of Mark Hampton mahogany Regency style armchairs having double caned backs, curved arms, turned legs and custom upholstered cushions. Arm 27” H Seat 24” D x 20” H
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Early 2000s American Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of English Regency Period Mahogany Cock Fighting Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing pair of early 19th century English regency cock fighting chairs crafted from mahogany. The frames have a padded curved back supported by gracefully curved arms decorated with...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of English Regency Black Lacquered and Cane Seat Armchairs, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English Regency black lacquered arm chairs with a carved spiral ringed bulbous crest, flanking filigree splat backs, sweeping carved scrolled arms, cane hole seats, and termi...
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1810s English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Pine, Lacquer

Regency Mahogany and Ebonized Klismos Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Regency Klismos chair in the manner of Thomas Hope having mahogany ribbed frame with ebonized details, shaped padded back and caned seat, as well as decorative brass ball finials o...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Desk Armchair with Lite Green Silk Covered
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Regency desk armchair with lite green silk covered.
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Early 20th Century British Regency Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Birch

Rare Fully Restored Regency Show Framed Carved Hardwood Brown Leather Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored cigar brown hand dyed leather Regency show framed armchair A very good looking and nicely refurbished piece. This i...
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1810s English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather

George III English Regency Mahogany Bergere or Armchair, circa 1815
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An unusual English Regency period upholstered bergere or armchair having concave backrest corners and carved mahogany acanthus and panel motifs on arm terminals, corner blocks, and s...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century French Regency Faux Boix Painted Armchairs with Caned Seats
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of period Regency armchairs, featuring a faux bois finish that mimics the appearance of natural wood grain. The chairs are designed with sweeping curved arms that gracefully end...
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19th Century British Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Regency Style Mahogany Armchair Crafted in Italy
Located in Southampton, NJ
Heirloom quality hand crafted Regency style armchair made in Italy with original tags in rarely if ever used condition. Graceful lines & turnings in the manner & quality of Baker or ...
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Early 2000s Italian Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

English Regency Bergere Chair Painted Ebonized Wood and Cane
Located in Savannah, GA
Exquisite 19th century ebonized wooden bergère armchair with caned back, bottom and sides. It is difficult to photograph all the details so please view all of the images. The origina...
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1810s English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Damask, Fruitwood

Rare English Regency Double Caned Chinoiserie Armchair with Leather Cushions
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Marvelous luxurious Regency style club or armchair having black and gold chinoiserie frame, double caned body in amazing condition, and two down filled cognac colored soft kid leathe...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sumptuous Scalamandre Upholstered English Hand Carved Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Plush pair of hand carved English mahogany armchairs having gilt highlights and regal crown decoration at the top. Upholstery is amazing vintage scalamandre, to swoon over.
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1980s English Vintage Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Magnificent Vintage Armchair with Cut Velvet Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A show stealer elegant armchair for use in the livingroom or at a fancy desk having carved mahogany shield back and curved arms with upholstered arm rests. ...
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1930s American Vintage Regency Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Regency style English library chairs
Located in Stroud, GB
Bespoke coach-built library chairs with horsehair squab cushions, Covered in plain and striped tickings standing on faux Rosewood sabre legs, traditionally upholstered using only natural materials such as horsehair and cotton wool felts. Custom cast spoked brass castors. Upholstery service available Made in the regency manner of William Trotter. Dimensions: H 37″ W 26″ D 35″ Seat...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Elegant Pair of Regency Style Black Gold Dolphin Motif Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome pair of Regency style armchairs having black frames with gilded dolphin motif decoration on the arms and neutral upholstery. Arm height 25.5
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1980s American Vintage Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Rare Attributed to Gillows Regency Armchair Hand Dyed Brown Leather Hand-Painted
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning fully restored hand dyed cigar brown leather period Regency mahogany Chesterfield Porters armchair attributed to Gillows ...
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Early 1800s English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Regency Japanned and Parcel Gilt Armchairs, circa 1810
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fine pair of British Regency chairs with caned seats; the turned back has a turned crest rail; the centre oval tablet on the back is de...
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1810s English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Regency Mahogany Armchairs a Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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1980s Vintage Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Cotton

Regency Mahogany Armchairs a Pair
Regency Mahogany Armchairs a Pair
$796 Sale Price / set
20% Off
English Regency 19th Century Armchair in Oak
Located in Lomita, CA
A Regency style carved oak open armchair from England, late 19th century with a modern feel is a design tour de force. The wood has aged beautifully over time and has a lustrous patina. The chair is sturdy and comfortable. The armchair has a rounded tablet...
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1880s English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century Barrel Back Armchair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An elegant and comfortable English Regency period barrel back armchair, raised on square tapered legs with brass caps and castors. Traditionally reupholstered and recovered in a pin...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Italian Regency Style Carved Faux Bois Cerused Armchair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical Italian Regency style hand-carved faux bois armchair featuring a cerused or glazed finish. The frame has carved twig or branch motifs with an intentionally aged patina. The...
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20th Century Italian Regency Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Antique Regency Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchairs Extending Stools
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of circa 1810-1820 Antique Regency fully restored Chesterfield brown leather hand dyed armchairs with hidden extending footstools A fantastic looking and well made pair, the chairs have been fully restored to include the leather being stripped back and hand dyed six times this wonder cigar brown colour, antiqued, sealed then waxed These chairs are very rare and collectable, it truth I've never seen another with the built in leather topped...
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1810s English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather

English Regency Dining Accent Chairs Ebonized Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of English Regency...
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1980s Vintage Regency Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Mahogany Office Armchair with Swan Neck Decorations from English Regency Period
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant office armchair with swan neck decorations is made of carved wood. This is an English work from the Regency Period. Circa 1830
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1830s British Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Regency Period Klismos Armchair with Leopard Head Carved Armrests
By Thomas Hope
Located in London, GB
A Regency Period Klismos armchair In the manner of Thomas Hope Carved from oak, with the typical Klismos construction having sabre back legs, the tapering front legs turned and reeded with baluster capitals; the swooping and curved studded toprail above a scrolling anthemion-carved crossbar; the straight armrests with applied anthemion terminals held by distinctive leopard head supports flanking the caned seat. English, circa 1815 A seemingly identical armchair can be seen at Ickworth House, acquired by the National Trust in 1956 in lieu of inheritance tax. Another variant appeared on the market, with Temple Williams Ltd, sold circa 1956 to Wilfrid Evill. Dimensions: H: 35 in / 89 cm W: 24 in / 61 cm D: 29 in / 73.5 cm Provenance: [Possibly] from the Collection of the Marquess of Bristol, at Ickworth House, Suffolk. Bristol Collection dispersed in 1956, […], Private Collection, UK. Comparative Literature: Joy, Edward Thomas. English Furniture 1800-1851. London: Ward Lock, 1977, pp. 58 & 83. Hope, Thomas. Household Furniture...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Pair of English 1830s Regency Walnut Upholstered Armchairs with Scrolling Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Regency walnut armchairs from the mid 19th century, with large scrolling arms and green upholstery. Created in England durin...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Early 19th Century Regency Armchair
Located in Batley, GB
A superb English Regency buttoned back armchair. Raised on simulated Rosewood legs with the original brass casters. Currently upholstered to a good standard in pale pink heavy wight ...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Regency Style Thomas Hope Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from rich mahogany, it reflects the bold symmetry and mythological influence that defined Thomas Hope’s vision of Regency furniture. The distinctive bowed and panel-carved to...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Pair of French Cane Armchairs Regency Period
Located in Buxton, GB
This pair of Beautiful Antique French Cane armchairs are from the Regency period, specifically dating back to the 1700s. These square-shaped chairs are crafted from walnut wood in a ...
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18th Century French Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

English Regency Style Black and Gold Painted Cane Seat Side Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency-style (20th Century) black and gold painted armchair with x-shaped backs, turned top rails and arms, and black painted cane seats.   
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20th Century Regency Armchairs

Materials

Wood

English Regency Arm Chair
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful and elegant Regency armchair in original and untouched condition. Made in England during the first quarter of the 19th century. Featuring splat back with vertical spindle...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Traditional, Cane, Walnut, Barrel Back Armchair, USA, 1980s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Traditional, Cane, Walnut, Barrel Back Armchair, USA, 1980s A single barrel back walnut and cane armchair designed and produced in the second half the 20th century. This example has...
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1980s Vintage Regency Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Stylish Faux Bamboo Regency Armchair with Chocolate Brown Leather Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sophisticated faux bamboo armchair newly upholstered in chocolate leather and finished with brass nailheads. arm height 27
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1970s American Vintage Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Regence Fauteuils Armchairs Original Side Chairs Aubusson Tapestry Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair Regence Fauteuils Armchairs Original Side Chairs Aubusson Tapestry Antique . Rare Pair of the 18th Century Regence Period ( French Regency ) Fauteuils Armchairs in Walnut with t...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Maddox Armchair
Located in London, GB
Produced entirely in the UK, this armchair is based on a special commission Howard & Sons model of specifically compact dimensions making it not only highly comfortable but easy to p...
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2010s British Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 6 English Regency Black Lacquered Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 English Regency style (19th Cent) black lacquered & gold decorated chairs with cane seat & back with painted panel. 4 side @ 20¬Ω"w x 20"d x 32¬Ω"h, & 2 arms.
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19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Gold

Fine Regency Faux Rosewood And Parcel Gilt Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
A very comfortable chair with deep seat and swept back and scrolled arms upholstered in blue damask. The front of the arms with gilded and carved details. The circular tapered legs h...
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1810s English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass

19th Century British Colonial/Regency Ebony Chair
Located in San Marino, CA
A 19th century British Colonial Ebony chair with carved back and feet. Caned seat with scrolled arms.
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Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Ebony

Pair of English Regency Mahogany Ladder Back Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Regency style (19th century) provincial mahogany ladder back arm chairs with slip seat.
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19th Century Unknown Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

English Regency Period 19th Century Mahogany Horseshoe Back Upholstered Armchair
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Regency period mahogany horseshoe back armchair from the 19th century, with balusters, large scrolling arms, carved volutes, turned legs, petite casters and red upholstery...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Other

Regency Style Very Sophisticated Ebonized Lattice Back Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two Regency style ebonized mahogany armchairs having gilded detailing on the lattice backs and tops, lovely reeded legs and newly upholstered white duck seats. Measures: Arm height 29.
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1940s American Vintage Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of English Regency Mahogany Leather Tufted Arm Chairs w/ Reeded Legs C 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English Regency Mahogany leather tufted curvature arm chairs with stylized lyre back supports, curvature leather tacked seats, and resting on bulbous fluted reeded legs with ...
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1810s English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Regency Solid Cherry Wood Armchairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Regency style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Solid cherry wood frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: 23.25"W x 23"D...
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1980s American Vintage Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

GROSFELD HOUSE Armchairs Carved Rosewood
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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Mid-20th Century Regency Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Rosewood

GROSFELD HOUSE Armchairs Carved Rosewood
GROSFELD HOUSE Armchairs Carved Rosewood
$3,592 Sale Price / set
28% Off
Restored Pair of Antique Regency Bolster Arm Brown Leather Library Armchairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely pair of circa 1810-1820 Antique Regency fully restored Chesterfield brown leather hand dyed armchairs with Bolster arms A fantastic looking a...
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1820s English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Pair of English Regency Mahogany Reeded and Upholstered Armchairs, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English Regency mahogany upholstered seat armchairs with carved reeded diamond form splat backs, foliate medallions, incised scrolled...
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1810s English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A hand carved armchair, the verdigris brass oval inset and caned back above a silk tie on cushion seat, on spiral turned legs. The original Regency. Dimensions: 24" W x 22.75" D x...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Regency circa 1815 Fluted Barrel Back Leather Wing Armchair and Matching Stool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original hand dyed Regency circa 1815 fluted barrel back armchair and matching footstool A lovely pair and of the finest quality ...
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1810s English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

English Regency Child Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency (c. 1820) child size mahogany open arm chair with caned seat and back.  
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19th Century British Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Of Carved Mahogany Dolphin Form Armchairs
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of early 20th century hand carved mahogany armchairs with dolphin form arms. Fan design satinwood inlay on top rails. Square tapered legs with satinwood lay terminating in carve...
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Early 20th Century American Regency Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Elegant 19th Century Mahogany Neoclassical Regency Style Arm Chair with Stars
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Regal Regency 19th century neoclassical mahogany and newly upholstered grey velvet arm chair having handsome brass stars where legs meet the seat and scroll arms. Brass caps finish t...
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19th Century North American Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Antique French Regency Style Cast Iron Wooden Slat Garden Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Regency Style Cast Iron Wooden Slat Garden Arm Chair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 35.5" H x 20.5" W x 22" D x 17" Seat height x 26" Arm height.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Regency Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Regency Library Chair
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb Regency library armchair in rosewood, raised on saber legs with foliate carving to the curve and base of the arms. Original dark green velvet...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Rosewood

Regency Library Chair
Regency Library Chair
$2,406 Sale Price
20% Off
Late Regency Satinwood and Painted Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
Large scale with caned back and seat plus sides in excellent condition with loose cushions , Curved back and scrolled arms raised on saber legs with casters. Steel braces under the r...
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1820s English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Satinwood

Traditional Red Faux Leather Wingback Chairs - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Traditional Red Faux Leather Wingback Chairs, available as a pair, bring timeless elegance to your decor. With a classic wingback silhouette, these chairs offer style and comfort...
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Pair of English Regency Period Early 19th Century Black and Gold Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Regency period painted wood armchairs from the early 19th century, with gold and black décor and leopard style upholstery. Created in Eng...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Regence Faux Tiger Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
French Regence style (19th/20th C) carved walnut open arm chair with faux tiger upholstered seat and back.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Regency armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Regency armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Regency armchairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Chesterfield, Baker Furniture Company, Hickory Chair Furniture Company, and Jonathan Sainsbury. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $495 and tops out at $106,393 while the average work can sell for $4,500.

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