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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
Pair of Regency Ebonized Klismos Side Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Each with a curved wide seat rail with grape leaves and grapes central decoration, upholstered seat, raised on exaggerated saber legs. Provenance; Estate of William Hodgins, Interior...
Category

1810s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Wood

Vintage Regency Faux Bois Palm Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These Vintage Regency Faux Bois Palm Dining Chairs are a stunning example of timeless elegance combined with natural-inspired artistry. Featuring a faux bois (false wood) design, the...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Regency Greek Key Hand Painted Cane Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introducing our Vintage Regency Greek Key Hand-Painted Cane Chair: a masterpiece of craftsmanship and design. This chair showcases a classic Greek key pa...
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cane

Regency Library Armchair
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An important sabre legged, acanthus carved Regency mahogany library armchair, of generous proportions. Can be supplied in specialist aged leather as seen in the image or upholstered ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Regency Oak Hall Bench
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular seat with scrolled ends with circular ring decoration. The center of the seat rail with same radiating circle. Finished the same on both sides. Raised on saber leg...
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1820s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

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 Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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 Seating

Materials

Gold

Pair of Regency Style Carved Upholstered Benches Entryway Benches
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 19in W: 23 1//2in D: 17 1/4in This Pair of Regency Style Carved Upholstered Benches are made of the highest quality and are perfect if you want to bring a classy loo...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Beautiful Set Of Six Regency Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this beautiful set of six Regency walnut dining chairs, each with carved top rail drop in seats and raised on turned tapered reeded front legs , in lovel...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Walnut

Hand-carved English Regency-inspired American dining chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
With arms resembling English Regency and a back inspired by an Albert Hadley design, these dining chairs are designed by Jhon Ortiz and produced at his company workroom in Norwalk, C...
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2010s American Regency Seating

Materials

Lacquer, Linen, Silk, Poplar

Lovely Curved French Fruitwood Inlaid Salon or Desk Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant and unusual form in a 19th century fruitwood French chair having rounded shape and open back with 3 gorgeous inlaid slats, each with a different decoration. There is meticulo...
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19th Century French Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

Antique Original Regency 1815 Black Leather Hardwood Horseshoe Office Desk Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite original circa 1815 Black leather Regency office chair with sculpted Horseshoe frame ...
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1810s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

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 Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of English Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs with Painted Coat of Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Regency mahogany hall chairs from the 19th century with coat of arms, dished seats and saber legs. These English Regency mahogany hall chairs from the 19th century are a testament to the elegance and refinement of the period. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, each chair features a rectangular double reeded tablet top rail with painted stag that gracefully sits above a square splat. The splat is adorned with an applied tablet molding, framing a meticulously painted coat of arms—a nod to the aristocratic heritage and historical significance of such pieces. The chairs are distinguished by their rectangular dished seats, which ensure a comfortable sitting experience. The design is completed with saber legs, which not only provide stability but also add a touch of grace and movement to the chairs' overall appearance. These hall chairs could serve as a majestic welcome in any entryway, standing as guardians of history and tradition. Alternatively, they could be placed in a study or living room, where they would add an air of aristocratic elegance and serve as conversation pieces. Their regal design and the storied coat of arms make them not just functional pieces of furniture but also significant decorative elements that enhance the sophistication of any home. Perfect for those who appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship of English Regency furniture...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

An Early 19th Century Sofa/Chaise Longue
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A wonderful example of an early 19th Century sofa, often referred to as scroll-arm chaise. The high, scrolled arms and gentle camelback backrest are typical of Regency or Early Victo...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

A Set of Eight Regency Mahogany Caned ‘Barrel Back’ Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A Set of Eight Regency Mahogany Caned ‘Barrel Back’ Dining Chairs On turned and tapering legs and accentuated back legs. Height: 84cm, 33″ Width: 48.5cm, 19″ Depth: 50cm, 19 3/4″
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

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 Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

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 Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Regency Scroll Back Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Enhance your living space with this exquisite pair of vintage Regency scroll back chairs. Featuring a timeless Regency design with elegant scroll backs, these chairs add a touch of s...
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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 Seating

Materials

Brass

Set of Ten 19th Century Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Set of ten rare and fine period Regency chairs in carved mahogany. Neoclassical draped form with applied ormolu mounts of Athemion and wheat shea...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Ormolu

Set of 6 Early 19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 6 Circa 1810 Regency Period Mahogany Chairs. This entirely hand-carved set consists of two armchairs and four side chairs. The top crest rails flair out into rondels while the...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Double X Back Santa Fe Wooden Stools by Woodbridge Furniture Co.
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A lovely, double-X back immediately grabs your attention on this gorgeous, high-quality bar stool. Inspired by classic 19th century English Regency designs, this swivel bar stool fea...
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1990s American Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Regency Style Tufted Lyre Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Regency style tufted lyre sofa a deep button upholstered lyre form sofa, the over scrolled back and arms on tapering and spiral carved legs. Solid maple frame with 8-way hand-tied...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Seating

Materials

Wood

Antique English Tatham and Marsh Mahogany Hall Bench Circa 1810
Located in Sherborne, GB
A rare and exceptional English Regency mahogany hall bench in the manner of Tatham & Marsh. This bench is a fine example of English furniture of this period with its classic Roman ar...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Window Seat in the Regency manner
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A Regency gilded wood window seat, the panelled frieze inset with carved paterae, supported by a naturalistically carved ‘x’ frame base. Upholstered i...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Seating

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mario Buatta X-Form Bench
By Deangelis, Mario Buatta
Located in New York, NY
Made by DeAngelis for Mario Buatta; with rectangular fixed cushion over the X-form frame, all upholstered in a salmon pink and woven cotton. Bearing DeAngelis label to underside. Co...
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1970s American Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Cotton, Upholstery, Wood

Pair Baker Furniture Regency Dining Chairs with Klismos Legs
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Pair of regency style arm chairs by Baker furniture, circa 1960s. The British regency period was most notably influenced by the exotic Greek, Egyptian and Asian furniture to which v...
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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 Seating

Materials

Wood

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 Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Custom Devon Shop Regency Crossed Swords Ottoman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
By Devon Shops, New York. A rectangular bench in the form of carved crossed swords front and back. Each sword is carved and silvered wood with ribbed gilt ...
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20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Wood

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 Seating

Materials

Brass

Vintage Regency Rope and Knot Lounge Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This pair of vintage Regency rope and knot lounge chairs offers a striking blend of whimsy and refinement. The intricately carved wooden frames feature twisted rope details and knott...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Regency 1810 Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchair Reading Slope
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning fully restored hand dyed Cigar brown leather, period Regency Chesterfield Library armchair complete with original mahogany...
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1810s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Italian Regency Gilt Metal Faux Bamboo W/ Cut Velvet Benches - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of regency style gilt metal faux bamboo benches in a new cut velvet animal print. The benches are Italian and date to the 1960s. They are unmarked.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Seating

Materials

Metal

Regency Serpentine Hand Dyed Restored Whisky Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Regency circa 1810-1820 hand dyed cigar brown leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield club sofa This sofa is as rar...
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1810s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Handsome Set of Four Regency Style Leather Library Chairs with Tufted Backs
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome set of four Regency style leather library chairs with tufted backs. Priced per chair.
Category

Late 20th Century Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique Regency circa 1810 Oak Carved Armchair with Lions Head Oxblood Velour
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Regency circa 1810-1820 carved oak frame depicting Lions heads armchair This chair is an absolute classic, designed as a Regency library chair, the frame is ornately carved in oak and depicts Lion's heads The chair is 100% solid and stable, the frame has been checked, we have also deep cleaned hand condition waxed and hand polished it from top to bottom. The velour oxblood upholstery is nice and vintage circa 1940's, it has one small repaired patch to the back, otherwise its all good Dimensions Height:- 77cm Width:- 71.5cm Depth:- 68cm Seat height:- 44cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point. This item is available for collection from our Pulborough warehouses RH20 1DF. A privately owned family ran business founded in Wimbledon SW19 and now based in Pulborough RH20. We specialise in finding, restoring very fine luxury antique leather seating...
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1810s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Metamorphic Chair Regency Shield Back Library Ladder
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Absolutely unique Regency style shield back arm chair library step combo - a metamorphic chair Wow - have you seen any thing like this? Great space saving piece with double purpose P...
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1980s Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Wood

English Regency Wicker Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency style (19th Cent) Brighton design natural wicker round back arm chair with hour glass base.
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19th Century British Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Wicker

Beautiful Set Of Six Regency Dining Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sake this amazing set of six Regency rosewood dining chairs with upholstered seat , in lovely condition , circa 1820. Don't hesitate to contact me if you hav...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Hardwood

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 Seating

Materials

Silk, Birch

Ditchley Sofa
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine Regency design taken from Ditchley park, with carved and decorated sabre legs. The back with brass ball finals and the frame with inset paterae. The...
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19th Century British Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

Ditchley Sofa
$13,908 / item
Set 4 Irish Regency Dining Chairs Mahogany 1815
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 4 Irish mahogany regency dining chairs Set of period Regency chairs 1815 We have various dining tables to match if you are looking for a complete dining suite These chairs sta...
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1810s Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Mahogany

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 Seating

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Antique Regency circa 1810-1820 Claw Ball Oak Framed Blue Leather Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely hand made in England Regency circa 1810-1820 oak framed Gentleman’s tub armchair with Royal blue leather upholstery A very good looking and d...
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1810s English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

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 Seating

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Vintage Italian Regency Savonarola Curule Wrought Iron Brass Finial Throne Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Regency Savonarola Curule wrought iron brass finial throne sofa. Item features Curule x-form frame, solid brass finials and "bell" feet, he...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Seating

Materials

Brass, Iron

Regency Oak Leaf Stool
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A finely carved and reeded mahogany stool, with a central panel of oak leaves and quatrefoil corner paterae, on brass castors. To be upholstered in ...
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19th Century British Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

ANTIQUE FULLY RESTORED BORDEAUX LEATHER TUFTED CHESTERFIELD WiNGBACK ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored vintage Chesterfield tufted Bordeaux leather wingback armchair Please note the...
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1920s English Vintage Regency Seating

Materials

Leather

Vintage Regency Clarence House “Mazar Sharif” Upholstered Faux Bois Chair - A Pr
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning display of Hollywood Regency glamour, this exquisite pair of lounge chairs makes an unforgettable statement. The frames are artfully carved in a whimsical faux bois style,...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

English Regency Style Rosewood Chaise
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency-style (19th Century) rosewood chaise with swirl and finial design with rust color upholstery. Loss to some finials, wear on frame, former repair on leg.
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19th Century British Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Rosewood, Upholstery

Pair of English Regency Carved Mahogany 19th Century Stools with Scrolling Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Regency mahogany stools from the 19th century with large scrolling arms and legs, carved foliage and tiger style upholstered seats. Imbue your home with the disting...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany

Vintage Regency Cane and Wood Arm Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A timeless vintage Regency armchair featuring an elegant blend of cane and wood craftsmanship. The chair boasts a gracefully carved frame, a cane backrest, and a generously sized sea...
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Late 20th Century Italian Regency Seating

Materials

Wood

Crossover Stool in the Thomas Hope manner
By Thomas Hope
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
This window bench, or long stool, is taken directly from a design by Thomas Hope (1769-1831). The fluted seat rails are supported by reeded legs, filled wi...
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2010s English Regency Seating

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th century English wrought iron garden chair with curved back
Located in London, GB
This lovely model, English circa 1830s. Simple lines give this a smart understated look that could easily work for an interior with an upholstered squab cushion. Repainted at some point it has, rounded back with scroll end arms and squashed pad feet. Has an industrial feel with the rivets and could make a really cool desk chair
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1820s British Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

English Regency Mahogany Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency mahogany arm chair with a sleigh back & spool design under both arms upholstered in a worn red tufted leather. Antique condition, leather is cracking/aged.
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19th Century British Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Leather

Regency Desk Chair with Brass Inlay Decoration
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Regency desk chair with brass inlay decoration A very attractive chair which has a broad back top rail, this is intricately inlaid with Fine ...
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Early 19th Century Antique Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

Restored Hump Camel Back Regency Chesterfield Buttoned Sofa in HandDyed Burgundy
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Hand-dyed Burgundy Hump Or Camel Back Regency Style Chesterfield Fully Buttoned Two-seater Sofa. A very stunning fully buttoned chesterfield hump or camel sofa...
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Mid-20th Century British Regency Seating

Materials

Leather

English Regency Burl Elm Bench
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency style (20th Century) burl elm bench with upholstered rectangular seat on turned reeded legs with casters.
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20th Century British Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

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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