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Regency Chairs

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
Antique Regency Period Mahogany Dining Chairs, Early 19th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Early 19th C Regency period mahogany dining chairs. Each featuring an raised upholstered seat. Additional information: Materials: Mahogany Please note that this item con...
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Early 19th Century Antique Regency Chairs

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Mahogany

Pair of Regency Style Giltwood Mohair Chairs by Randy Esada Designs for Prospr
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Regency style giltwood & mohair chairs by Randy Esada Designs for Prospr. They feature thick plush mohair seats and elegant ebonized giltwood frames. Gilded front and back. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Regency Chairs

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Giltwood

English Regency Caned Open Arm Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very decorative early 19th century English Regency open arm chair that retains its original painted surface. The seat caning has an ol...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Chairs

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Cane, Wood, Paint

Regency and Campaign Style Carved Eagle Chairs Att. Theodore Alexander, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is unique pair of leather Regency and campaign style carved eagle chairs attributed to Theodore Alexander. They have heraldic needed point cush...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Chairs

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Leather, Upholstery

Set of Six English Regency Chinoiserie Painted and Gilt Side Chairs, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Six English Regency chinoiserie painted and gilt side chairs with floral gilt medallions, cane seats with silk upholstered cushions, ...
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Early 1800s English Antique Regency Chairs

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Gold

Pair Antique Regency Carved Mahogany Country House Shield Back Hall Chairs 1825
Located in Portland, OR
A good pair of antique carved mahogany Georgian Regency country house hall chairs, circa 1825. The chairs are made of the finest solid mahogany, the backs are very well carved with r...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Chairs

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Mahogany

Set of Ten English Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs With Leather Seats, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Ten English Regency mahogany dining room chairs with carved molded edge rails, tapered circular splat backs, removable leath...
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Early 1800s English Antique Regency Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Early 18th Century French Regence Period Walnut Ratchet Wing Chair with Needlewo
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 18th Century French Regence Period Walnut Ratchet Wing Chair with Needlework Upholstery
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Early 18th Century French Antique Regency Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

French Giltwood Side Chair
Located in Miami, FL
French giltwood side chair.
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Mid-20th Century French Regency Chairs

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Giltwood

Vintage Regency Distressed Fleur De Leys Fireside Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your living space with this exquisite Vintage French Regency Fireside Chair, a true testament to timeless design and artisanal craftsmanship. Adorned with a charming distress...
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Mid-20th Century French Regency Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Regency Cast Aluminum Grotto Chairs - Set of 6
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Channel the glamour of a Venetian grotto or a Palm Beach lanai with this exquisite set of six vintage cast aluminum dining chairs. Expertly crafted in the highly sought-after Hollywo...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Chairs

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Aluminum

Pair of Geo Smith English Regency Ebonized Bergére Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pairof English Regency (20th Century) ebonized and gilt trimmed bergere Armchairs with cane sides and carved lion heads on back and arms. (Reproduction of Geo Smith design) .
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20th Century Regency Chairs

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Cane

Pair Of Regency Mahogany Tub Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Each with a curved back and conforming crestrail over caning. The down swept carved arms caned as well. Raised on turned tapered legs and casters.
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1810s English Antique Regency Chairs

Materials

Brass

Italy Mid-18th Century Set Six Wooden Dining Chairs Hand Carved
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a very beautiful set of six elegant dining chairs hand carved in solid oak. Their shapes are gorgeous and the proportion makes them an important presence in a dining room. D...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Regency Chairs

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Oak

Set of 8 AD 026 Chairs by Alain Delon for Maison Jansen, France, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Alain Delon for Maison Jansen, 8 AD 026 chairs, 1970s. Structure in gilded metal, seat and back in fabric, bear label with signature and monogram Alain Delon. H cm 110x54x70 - H se...
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1970s French Vintage Regency Chairs

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Metal, Steel

Pair Of Antique Regency Style Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine pair of antique side chairs with decorative carved backs plats, corner block construction and cross stretcher and fine transitional form. The seats are drop in, upholstered in...
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19th Century Antique Regency Chairs

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Fabric, Mahogany

Regency Armchair in Mahogany and Cane Velvet Gray Fabric
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant regency armchair in mahogany with cane in the sides, back and seat. Legs with brass shoes, England, circa 1820. Loose cushions reupholstered with velvet.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Chairs

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Brass

Pair Of Regency Oak Hall Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Each with tablet back and vitruvian scroll carving, reeded tapered splat. Solid wood seat raised on circular tapered legs.
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1810s English Antique Regency Chairs

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Oak

Pair Regency Hall Chairs Gillows Mahogany 1820
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous pair of period Regency hall chairs with Gillows motifs Each chair features a solid, shield-shaped backrest adorned with high-relief carving, including acan...
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1820s Antique Regency Chairs

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Mahogany

Pair of French Carved Walnut Regence Style Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully carved pair of French Regence style armchair frames in walnut from the 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Regency Chairs

Veneman Furn. Italian Regency Style Cast Aluminum Spade Back Saber Leg Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian Regency Style Cast Aluminum Spade Back Saber Leg Arm Chair by Veneman Furniture. Item features a unique spade back, cast aluminum construction, original label, tapered legs, ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Chairs

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Aluminum

Vintage Regency Trellis Cane Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your space with this exquisite Vintage Regency Trellis Cane Chair, a timeless piece that blends elegance and functionality. The chair features a stunning trellis back design ...
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Early 20th Century American Regency Chairs

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Cane

Vintage Regency Cane Fauteuil Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your space with the timeless charm of this Vintage Regency Cane Fauteuil Chair. Showcasing exquisite craftsmanship, the chair features a beautifully carved wood frame with gr...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Cane

Black Leather Upholstered English Regency barrel-back chair, circa 1815
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Distinctive English Regency barrel-back library chair, circa 1815, with channeled black leather upholstery and mahogany legs. The deep, wraparound form offers exceptional comfort and...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Chairs

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Brass

ORiGINAL ANTIQUE REGENCY CIR 1810 HARDWOOD PORCELAIN CASTORS BOBBIN TURNED CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale absolutely stunning ornately carved original Antique Scottish Bobbin Turned side chair with Porcelain castor...
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1810s English Antique Regency Chairs

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Hardwood

White Tri-Legged Regency Wrought Iron Chairs
Located in Hastings, GB
An exquisite pair of early 19th century regency chairs, twisted wrought iron construction, with wirework seats. Each chair is of three legg...
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1810s English Antique Regency Chairs

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Iron

Suite of 4 Chairs in Painted and Gilded Wood, Leather Seat, Regency Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Suite of 4 chairs in painted and gilded wood, leather seat, Regency style. Suite of 4 Regency style chairs in painted and gilded wood, leather seat, mid 20th century. H: 86cm, W: 4...
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Mid-20th Century French Regency Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Set Of Four Painted English Regency Period Dining Chairs
Located in Faversham, GB
A rare set of four Regency black painted standard or dining chairs with rush seats. Each chair is complemented with hand painted characterful backrests adorned with classical and fl...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Chairs

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Rush, Wood, Paint

French Regence Gold Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Regence style (19th century) walnut armchairs with gold upholstery.
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19th Century French Antique Regency Chairs

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Wood, Walnut

Pair of English Regency 1840s Mahogany Chairs with Ionic Capitals and Griffons
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Regency period mahogany armchairs from the mid 19th century, with ionic capitals, griffon arms and paw feet. Created in England during the second quarter of the 19t...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Regency Chairs

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Mahogany

Vintage Regency Rope and Knot Lounge Chiars - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interiors with this captivating pair of vintage Regency-style lounge chairs, a stunning tribute to neoclassical elegance and nautical charm. These beautifully crafted ch...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Italian Regency Cane and Wood Side Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A refined pair of vintage Regency side chairs featuring an elegant combination of cane and wood craftsmanship. The carved wood frames exude timeless sophistication, while the cane ba...
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Late 20th Century Italian Regency Chairs

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Cane

A fine pair of Regency mahogany armorial hall chairs attributed Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine pair of Regency mahogany armorial hall chairs attributed Gillows, each with an ogee back supported on C-scrolls and circular dished seat raised on turned and reeded outswept f...
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1810s English Antique Regency Chairs

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Mahogany

Regency Chesterfield Brown Leather Porters Armchair in the Manor of Gillows
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning fully restored hand dyed whiskey brown leather period Regency Mahogany Chesterfield Porters armchair...
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Early 1800s British Antique Regency Chairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Trio of Regency Ebonised Hand Painted Gilt Cane Distressed Occasional Chairs
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Trio of English made Regency period chairs. Late 18th century to early 19th century in age. The chairs have their original ebonised black painted finish with original hand applied p...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Chairs

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Pine

Original Regency 1810-20 Chesterfield Walnut Framed Green Library Tub Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this super rare, original circa 1810-1820 Regency Chesterfield green velour library armchair A very well made and unique armchair, originally de...
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1810s English Antique Regency Chairs

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Walnut

Vintage Regency Lacquered Pagoda Arm Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency arm chair. A chic Pagoda design with a lacquered white finish. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Late 20th Century American Regency Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Late Regency Rosewood Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
Each with bamboo turned spindle backs and carved down scrolled arms with decorative spindle supports, wood seat rail with loose cushion seat and back raised on turned tapered legs ending on casters. Provenance; Newel Galleries.
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1820s English Antique Regency Chairs

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Rosewood

Six Important Antique Regency Leather Pollard Oak Chesterfield Dining Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare suite of fully restored Regency Chesterfield brown leather dining chairs wit...
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1820s English Antique Regency Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage English Regency Upholstered Armchair with Antiqued Crackle Paint Finish
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage English Regency Upholstered Armchair with Antiqued Crackle Paint Finish Vintage English Regency style armchair with antiqued crackle pai...
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20th Century Unknown Regency Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Paint

French, Louis XV Régence Caned Chairs, 18th Century, Two Similar
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French, Louis XV Régence Style caned Chairs, 18th Century, Two similar presented as a pair without being identical. Chair 1 - 19" W x 18.5"D x 38.25"H Seat height 18" Chair 2 - 19...
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18th Century French Antique Regency Chairs

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Cane, Wood

Vintage Regency Plank Seat Horseshoe Chairs - Set of 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a bold statement with this stunning set of four vintage Regency plank seat chairs, featuring an elegant black lacquer finish with hand-painted gold detailing. The sleek horsesho...
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Chairs

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Wood, Paint

Regency Painted Chair
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A Regency chair with finely painted chinoiserie decoration. Old metal braces - please see photo. Margaret Jourdain's - Regency Furniture illustrates a very similar chair: Fig. 94
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Chairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage Regency Jack Lenor Larsen Cane Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Enhance your space with the timeless sophistication of this vintage Regency Jack Lenor Larsen upholstered cane chair. Showcasing exquisite cane ...
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Chairs

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Fabric, Cane

A pair of rare Regency mahogany hall chairs from the Bateson family
By Seddon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of rare Regency mahogany hall chairs from the Bateson family of Belvoir Park, attributed to Seddon and Sons, each with an upright lyre shaped back with broad strapwork edging ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Chairs

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Mahogany

Pair of Regency Bedsteps
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A rare and elegant pair of Regency simulated rosewood bedsteps; could be used as interesting occasional tables in a drawing room. The green striped cus...
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1810s English Antique Regency Chairs

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Wood

CHARMING PAIR OF OCCASIONAL HARDWOOD CHAIR WiTH STIPE FABRIC SEAT STUDS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this gorgeous pair of antique occasional chairs with fabric seats. This pair of chairs are standing on tapered legs with distinguished details on ...
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20th Century English Regency Chairs

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Vintage Regency White Ball and Claw Foot Carved Chippendale Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage Regency side Chippendale chairs. Beautiful hand carved detail on a ball and claw foot design. Painted a bright semi gloss white. No seats. Acquired from a...
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Late 20th Century Regency Chairs

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Paint

Four Very Rare Antique Regency circa 1815 Ebonsied Mother of Pearl Side Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this suite of four, exquisite, original circa 1815 Regency, Mother of Pearl inlaid, black lacquered hall sid...
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1810s English Antique Regency Chairs

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Pair of 19th Century Mahogany French Regence Library Chairs
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of 19th Century Mahogany French Regence Library Chairs with Lyre back and gilded accents. gorgeous shape.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Regency Chairs

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Mahogany

Regency Style Gold Giltwood Spindle Chair circa 1900 Ornate Bird Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1900 Regency style gold gilt wood framed chair with ornate bird upholstery A good looking well made and decorative antique chair...
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Early 1900s English Antique Regency Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair Of Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs 1810 Gillows Of Lancaster Country House
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous, fine and very unusual pair of carved mahogany Regency large hall chairs in wonderful condition. Attributed to world-renowned Gillows of Lancaster and likely made around 1...
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1810s British Antique Regency Chairs

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Mahogany

Pair of Early 19th Century Irish Regency Armchairs by Mack Williams Gibton
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb pair of Irish Regency mahogany armchairs attributed to Mack, Williams and Gibton, the arched reeded crest rails above open frames with lattice-work back rails, each with arm...
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Early 19th Century Irish Antique Regency Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Original Hand Painted Antique Regency circa 1810-1820 Side Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original circa 1810-1820 Regency hand painted side chairs with period woven seats A very good looking well made and decorat...
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1810s English Antique Regency Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Pine

Pair of Original Giltwood Famboo Regency Bergere Chairs with Period Gold Gilding
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original Regency circa 1810 giltwood famboo chairs A very good looking and collectable pair of occasional chairs. These have the original and now distressed giltwood finish, the frames are famboo which means fake bamboo, at the latter part of the 18th to the early part of the 19th century Chinese furniture...
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1810s English Antique Regency Chairs

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Giltwood

Regency chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Regency chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Regency chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, England, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include and Niermann Weeks. 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 chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $335 and tops out at $51,812 while the average work can sell for $3,674.

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