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Regency Seating

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
John Stuart French Regency Louis XVI Cherry Wood High Back Dining Chairs, Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs By John Stuart USA, Circa 1960s Gorgeous carved cherry wood frames, and purple velvet upholstered seats and back...
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1960s American Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Velvet, Cherry

A. Rudin Palm Beach Regency Lounge Chairs Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on "Read More" or "View More Details" below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally ...
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1990s Regency Seating

Materials

Cotton, Wood

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...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair of Regency English Painted Armchairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of English Regency armchairs with original paintwork and decorative tops. With signs of later paintwork to back leg of one. The chairs would have originally been caned but have ...
Category

19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

RARE ORIGINAL REGENCY X FRAMED RECLINING BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite original X Framed circa 1810-1820 Regency Reclining brown leather Chesterfield tufted armchair that has been fully restored What a...
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1810s British Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

20th-C. Large Scale Painted Black Lacquer Regency Style Bench Att. Baker Fur.
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely bench in a nice size! It has regency styling with it’s black lacquer painted frame and subtle red accents. The vintage upholstery is in very good condition and is a ...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Four English Regency Style Armchairs with Rams Heads
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of four lacquer ebonized armchairs or dining chairs featuring neoclassical pewter ram's head finials on the chair rail ends. Crafted in the Eng...
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20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Pewter

Set Of Eight Ebonised Beechwood and Caned Regency Period Dining Chairs
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of Regency painted ebonised beechwood and caned dining chairs, The head rails with rose and plume decoration, over central splats with lions head cartouche. Caned seats below...
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1820s British Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Beech

English Regency Caned Child s Chair on Stand
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency child's chair featuring a curved crest rail resting on turned supports with open space for a safety bar (not included), and a caned back and seat. The chair's front l...
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18th Century British Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Creme Painted French Regency Style Lion Head Carved X Form Stools
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant pair of French Regency style stools embodies refined sophistication with bold classical detailing. Crafted in an X-form design, these stools are finished in a warm crème...
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1960s French Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Regency Brass Footman Stool or Side Table
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century English Regency brass footman, or fireplace trivet, makes a wonderful and unusual drinks or side table. With cabriole legs and handsome d...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

Regency Dining or Side Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good set of 6 English Regency solid mahogany side or dining chairs of a modified klismos form. The chairs feature a well-carved rope top rail that, together with the f...
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Early 1800s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Custom Bespoke Regency Chair
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Fabulous custom bespoke chair. Regency style. Chair was stripped, custom painted, and lacquered over 50 years ago. Everything old is new again! Very current styling. Older upholstery.
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20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Regency Style Giltwood Armchair
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique giltwood armchair, in the fabulous Regency style, and early 20th century in date. The gilded chair has been beautifully carved with reeded lines and medallion plaques. The arms and supports scroll out in exaggerated curves which support the lime green upholstered back and seat. Add a touch of class to your home with this exceptional antique armchair. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully restored and reupholstered in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 73 x width 60 x depth 49. Dimensions in inches: Height 2 feet, 5 inches x width 2 feet x depth 1 foot, 7 inches. Regency Furniture. During the Regency period it was fashionable to copy the classical furniture of the Roman and Greek times. Furniture had stopped evolving in design and had moved back to classical forms. The Pioneer designers who represented this period were: Thomas Hope (1770-1831), George Smith (1804-28), Henry Holland (1745-1806)c George IV had a major influence over the furniture makers of the time. This period saw the introduction of brass to wood from the previous marquetry that had been originally used. The sofa table was also introduced. The main features of the Regency period furniture...
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1910s English Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Pair Régence Style Fruitwood and Upholstered Swivel Bergere Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair Régence Style Fruitwood and Upholstered Swivel Bergere Chairs in great vintage condition. Measure 22" in width, 21" in depth, 27.5" in height. Seat height is 19". Arm height...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Seating

Materials

Fruitwood

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 Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

EJ Victor Regency Carved Mahogany and Gold Gilt Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Regency, Neoclassical, or Empire style dining chairs By EJ Victor USA, Late 20th Century Carved mahogany, with gold gilt trim, and upholstered seats and back...
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood

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 Seating

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Regency Caned Barrel Back Mahogany Chairs - Probber Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous smart library chairs. Curved back and arms with cane. They have a brown velvet cushion. Chairs are strong and solid. Seat Height is 16". 18" with cushion.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Regency Seating

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

EIGHT VINTAGE ENGLISH REGENCY EBONISED SABRE LEG GREEN VELVET DiNING CHAIRS 8
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely set of eight English Regency style Ebonised Sabre leg dining chairs with Green velvet upholstery...
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20th Century English Regency Seating

Materials

Wood

A Set of Four 19th Century Painted Side Chairs
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
An exquisite set of four Regency side chairs, distinguished by their captivating two-tone paint finish that exudes decorative charm and joy. This delightful feature adds depth and ri...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Walnut

Pair C19th Mahogany Leather Elbow chairs
By King Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Pair C19th Mahogany & Leather Elbow chairs Bar Back, Pair Scroll open elbows Recently deep buttoned upholstered seats, leather coloured to chestnut Pair Splayed back legs Pair Turne...
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1830s British Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair C19th Mahogany 
Leather Elbow chairs
Pair C19th Mahogany 
Leather Elbow chairs
$1,476 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of 19th Century French Regence Fauteuil
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite pair of 19th-century French Regence fauteuils exudes elegance and sophistication, characteristic of the Regence period. Each fau...
Category

19th Century French Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Giltwood

Vintage Regency Striped Bergere Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring home the elegance of a bygone era with this Vintage Regency Striped Bergère Chairs, a timeless accent piece brimming with charm and comfort. Feat...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Italian Regency Style Cast Aluminum Spade Back Saber Leg Chair by Veneman - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian Regency Style Cast Aluminum Spade Back Saber Leg Chairs by Veneman Furniture - Pair. Item features a unique spade back, cast aluminum construc...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Morel and Hughes Stool
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A parcel gilt and ebonised stool with upholstered seat on partially reeded lotus leaf X-frame support. To be upholstered in the clients own material. Bespoke sizing, design adaptatio...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Italy 18th Century Walnut Dining Armchair with Cane Sitting
Located in Brescia, IT
This elegant and not usual armchair was hand carved in solid walnut, in the 18th century in the Northern part of Italy. Very pleasant decoration with the "lyre" an antique musical instrument...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Walnut

Pair Early 19th-century French Regency Style Gold Gilt Fauteuils
Located in Charleston, SC
Perfectly imperfect elegant pair of 19th-century French Regency style fauteuils with an intricately carved gilt wood frame with ornate detailing in beautiful craftsmanship with lavi...
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Linen, Oak, Giltwood

Eight New Mahogany Chippendale Ball and Claw Dining Chairs by Leighton Hall
Located in Suwanee, GA
These are new traditional ball and claw Chippendale mahogany dining chairs. Their design was inspired by the English Chippendale dining chairs...
Category

2010s Philippine Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

French Regency Louis XVI Carved Cherry Wood Armchair or Club Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style armchair or club chair In the manner of Henredon USA, Circa 1960s Carved cherry wood frame, with upholstered seat. Measures: 21"W x 20.2...
Category

1960s American Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Pair of Faux Bamboo and Taupe Leather Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Regency style (late 20th century) faux bamboo armchairs with turned maple frames comprised of a rectangular back rail connected by vertical slats to a semi-circular b...
Category

20th Century Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Bamboo

REGENCY BRONZED PARCEL-GILT LiBRARY ARMCHAIR AFTER A DESIGN BY GEORGE SMITH 1815
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, super collectable Regency Bronzed Parcel-Gilt Library armchair after a design by G...
Category

1810s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Regency Armorial Bench By George Oakley
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Regency period mahogany bench probably by George Oakley with a dished scrolled plank seat and a channeled frieze terminating in scrolls over a carved panel centered with the painte...
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1810s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

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.
Category

1810s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Oak

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 Seating

Materials

Oak

20th Century Regency Style Leather Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Handsome pair of 20th century Regency style leather armchairs, with olive-green leather upholstery and mahogany frame. They are designed with classic button tufting, armrests lined w...
Category

20th Century Regency Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of 18th Century Hand-painted Adams Style Side Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
A pair of period Adams side chairs from the late 18th Century. Both are hand painted with foliate design and gilt accents. The original cain seats hav...
Category

1750s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Fruitwood

English Regency Mahogany Swan Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency carved mahogany swan design arm chair with nail heads and yellow leather upholstery
Category

19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Antique Regency Style Walnut Benches
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of antique Regency style benches. These stunning large English Regency style benches or ottomans are beautifully carved on all sides with lovely dolphin feet. This pair is larg...
Category

1920s British Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Walnut

1990s Baker Furniture Sculptural Carved Wood Lion Barrel Tub Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A dramatic pair of large scaled barrel tub chairs with carved lion heads and realistic carved legs ending in paw feet. These extremely rare and stylish upho...
Category

1990s English Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Regency Spider Web Cane Arm Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introduce timeless elegance to your seating with this vintage Regency spider web cane armchair. Featuring an intricately crafted spider web back design and handwoven cane detailing, ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Cane, Paint

Regency Style Marquetry Walnut Armchairs, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Regency Style Figural Marquetry Walnut Arm Chairs, each with scroll arms and red upholstered seats. 33.75" H x 22" W x 19" D; seat: 19" H. Provenance: From an East 63rd Stree...
Category

20th Century British Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Regency Style Mahogany Armchair
By Thomas Hope
Located in Astoria, NY
Regency Style Mahogany Armchair, in the manner of Thomas Hope, with pierced back splat on fluted X-frame conjoined by two stretchers. 36.5" H x 24" W x 18" D; seat: 18" H. Provenance...
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19th Century British Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Style Mahogany Armchair
Regency Style Mahogany Armchair
$550 Sale Price
42% Off
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...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Oxblood Red Chinese Ceramic Glazed Garden Stool With Pierced Detailing
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A striking vintage Chinese ceramic garden stool in a rich oxblood red glaze with mustard undertones, featuring intricate pierced detailing and lion mask motifs. The design includes t...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Seating

Materials

Ceramic

Carved Mahogany Regency Style Chair with Brass Handle and Aqua Blue Vinyl B
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Carved mahogany French Regency style chair with brass handle and aqua blue vinyl (B). Item features ornate brass handle, brass decorated "he...
Category

1950s American Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

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 Seating

Materials

Brass

Regency Style Hall Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency style carved mahogany and parcel-gilt hall bench, the reeded solid seat with lapette carved and scroll end supports, loose button upholstered seat cushion, on turned fluted...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Regency Style Distressed Rams Head Armchairs Dining Chairs Circa 1930s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of Regency style distressed ram’s head armchairs, circa 1930s, captures the grandeur and refined aesthetic of early 19th-century English design while offering the patina an...
Category

1930s French Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

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.
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair Regency Style Bar Stools
Located in Pasadena, TX
French style Regency barstools Barstools with natural linen backs and leather seats and backs. Frame constructed of solid kiln dried mahogany. Seat height 34” ½ Dimensions: 24'...
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21st Century and Contemporary Regency Seating

Materials

Walnut

Pair Regency Style Bar Stools
Pair Regency Style Bar Stools
$1,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Susan Osbourne Gainsborough Footstool in Green Linen, Howard Style
Located in London, GB
A contemporary footstool inspired by the Howard & Sons Bridgewater model, upholstered in green linen to pair with the matching armchair. Traditional 'siege de duvet' upholstery metho...
Category

2010s British Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

Fantastic Pair of Gilded Rams Head French Carved Walnut Armchairs Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fantastic pair of gilded ram’s head French carved walnut armchairs, circa 1920, exudes elegance, strength, and timeless sophistication. Each chair is crafted from solid walnut, ...
Category

1920s French Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Mahogany Hall / Window Stool Seats
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A pair of very high quality 19th Century Mahogany Hall / Window Stool Seats with turned reeded legs. Circa: 1830 Dimensions: Height: 17.5 inches – 45 cms Width: 20 inches – 51 cms...
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19th Century British Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Spanish Regency Carved Wood X-Frame Gold Upholstered Stool Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Spanish Regency Carved Wood X-Frame Gold Upholstered Stool Bench. Item features solid wood construction, distressed gold finish, nicely carved details, great style and form. ...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Black leather Upholstered English Regency wingback chair
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Handsome English Regency wingback library chair, circa 1815, with mahogany legs on brass casters. The bold silhouette is enhanced by recent upholstery in smooth black leather with co...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

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...
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Set Regency Dining Chairs Cane Backs
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful Set of 15 Mahogany Regency Style Chairs. These Chairs stand Upon Crisply Ring Turned and Fluted Front Legs with Sabre Rear Legs. The Lift out Seat Cushions have Recently ...
Category

1920s Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Eight English Regency Painted Silver Gilt Dining Room Chairs. C. 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Eight English Regency painted and silver gilt dining room chairs with flanking scrolled arms, serpentine gilt rods and foliage medallions backs, original ormolu filigree mount...
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1790s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Ormolu

VIntage Regency Style Mahogany Side Chair with Needlepoint Fabric
Located in Pasadena, TX
This antique Regency style side chair probably dates to 1930's. Its made of mahogany and has bullseyes on the back splat. The seat is upholstered in needlepoint.
Category

1940s American Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Regency seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Regency seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Regency seating 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 seating, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Chesterfield, Jonathan Sainsbury, and Gillows of Lancaster London. 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $309 and tops out at $126,413 while the average work can sell for $3,828.

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