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.
English Small Chest of Mahogany with Five Drawers in the Manner of Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Austin, TX
A fine small English chest of drawers or commode dresser of mahogany from the Regency Period, in the manner of Gillows, with a moulded top over a frieze of five drawers, two shorter ...
Brass, Metal
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Regency style faux tortoiseshell chest of drawers after Maitland Smith
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a handsome Regency and Inspired faux tortoiseshell chest of drawers. This chest of drawers has faux bamboo detailing around the edges and s...
Wood
Fine Quality Kittinger Satinwood English Regency Inlaid Gentleman's Dresser
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine quality Kittinger gentleman’s dresser is a superb example of English Regency style, executed in rich satinwood with elegant inlays and refined proportions. Kittinger, renow...
Brass
Regency Style Black Ebonized 2 Drawer Commode Dresser Chest by Decorative Crafts
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Regency Style Black Ebonized 2 Drawer Commode Dresser Chest by Decorative Crafts. Item features gold painted scroll work design, black distress painted ebonized finish, shaped top, o...
Wood, Lacquer
Kittinger French Regency Style Satinwood & Rosewood Tall Chest Dresser Cabinet
By Kittinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kittinger Satinwood & Rosewood French Regency Style Tall Chest Dresser Cabinet. Item features nine dovetail constructed drawers, two upper cabinet...
Rosewood, Satinwood
$7,137 / item
Regency Mahogany Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency style figured mahogany chest of drawers, the bowfront satinwood crossbanded top with concave corners and uprights, above a veneered slide and four graduated bowfront drawers...
Mahogany
$6,800 / set
Pair of Regency Style Rosewood Side Cabinets
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Regency style rosewood and inlaid marble top side cabinets. Mirrored door reveal rosewood shelves. Carved feet.
Marble
Very Rare Italian Hardwood Cylinder Bureau Bookcase Desk with Must See Pictures
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are is delighted to offer for sale this very fine 19th century Italian cylinder top Bureau bookcase with ornately inlaid internals This is one of the finest flamed mahogany cyl...
Hardwood
$11,500Sale Price|30% Off
Fine Maison Jansen Brass Inlay and Exotic Marquetry Regency Commode, c. 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful fine Maison Jansen commode (France, c. 1960s) with exotic marquetry woods, brass inlay and brass trim, a similar example documented in the book 'Jansen Furniture' by Jame...
Brass
$2,318Sale Price|40% Off
Antique French Provincial Dresser with Mirror Top by RWAY
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored rattan blending style vintage charm with modern comfort. Beautiful dresser console by reputable RWAY furniture featuring a mercury glass mirrored glass top ...
Mahogany
Vintage Kittenger Regency Neoclassical Satinwood & Rosewood Tall Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Kittenger Regency Neoclassical Satinwood & Rosewood Tall Chest Dresser. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 56.25" H x 37" W x 21.5" D.
Rosewood, Satinwood
English Regency Style Rosewood Gothic Dresser
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency-style (Circa 1840) rosewood Gothic design chest of drawers with pagoda mirror top.
Mirror, Rosewood
$12,985Sale Price|29% Off
19th Century Regency Style Kingwood and Tulipwood and Ormolu Mounted Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th century Regency transition style kingwood and tulipwood parquetry and ormolu-mounted two-drawer commode with marble top, Paris, circa 1890. Measures: Height 34 1/...
Marble, Ormolu
Early Victorian Rosewood Chiffonier by Holland & Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A Highly Desirable Holland & Sons early Victorian Rosewood Chiffonier. The raised back has an inset foxed mirror and decorative turned spindle supports with Acanthus leaf design to...
Brass
Vintage Regency Hand Painted Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stunning vintage Regency hand-painted commode showcases exquisite artistry with its intricately painted panels featuring charming still-life scenes. The soft hues and detailed b...
Wood, Paint
French Régence Style Marquetry Commode Dresser, Marble Top, Bronze Mounts
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI Style Commode dresser, Bronze mounts, four drawers.
Marble, Bronze
Regence Parquetry French Commode, Marble Top, 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Regence style commode or chest of drawers, marble-top, 19th century. Diamond-shape parquetry veneer, four front drawers. Carved edges, red Languedoc marble top. Gilt bronze ha...
Marble
$7,540 / item
H 29.93 in W 19.89 in D 17.13 in
PH Small Drawer Chest, brass legs, mahogany veneer, green leather, ash drawers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This small but perfectly formed storage piece is made out of wood and can be combined with soft leather on the panels. It is elegant and stylish all the way around and from all angles. Poul Henningsen designed this in 1920. The PH Small Drawer Chest...
Leather, Mahogany
$4,400
H 53 in W 42 in D 19 in
Light Medium Walnut Gentleman's High Chest Dresser Cabinet Mid-Century Modern
By Paul McCobb, American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Light medium walnut gentleman's high chest dresser cabinet Mid-Century Modern Mint.
Walnut
$1,613Sale Price|30% Off
H 33.5 in W 64 in D 21 in
French Empire Biedermeier Oak Double Dresser Commode Console Chest Hidden Drawer
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage French Empire / Biedermeier style chest of drawers / dresser / commode. Made of matchboxes oak featuring a cello front and faux marble top over six dovetailed drawers with b...
Oak
Gustavian Style 6 Drawer Dresser
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian style 6 drawer dresser. Its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White".
Wood
Antique French Louis XV Style Bombe Chest of Drawers
By Charles Cressent
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning French Louis XV bombe marble-top chest of drawers commode from the 19th century, styled in the manner of Charles Cressent (France, 1685–1768), finished in luxurious Rocco ...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$1,159
H 33.08 in W 31.11 in D 18.12 in
Empire Chest of Drawers With Four Drawers Made In Mahogany From 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
This exquisite Empire chest of drawers boasts a timeless design and is crafted from rich mahogany, reflecting the elegance of the 1840s. With its stately presence and intricate deta...
Mahogany
$1,820Sale Price|30% Off
H 52.5 in W 42.5 in D 19 in
American of Martinsville Mid Century Modern Tallboy Dresser Gentleman's Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
1960s American of Martinsville MCM Chest of Drawers. Features a walnut frame with bifold doors that open to three dovetailed drawers over two larger lower drawers. Drawers open via...
Brass
$3,495
H 78 in W 45.5 in D 23 in
Antique 18th Century Georgian George III Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest, 1760
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality George III flame mahogany chest on chest/tallboy, circa 1760. This elegant Georgian mahogany chest on chest is of the finest quality and is made from solid Cuban flame...
Mahogany
English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
English, mahogany five-drawer chest with rosewood crossbanded top. Beaded drawers have inset olivewood stringing and oval brass hardware featuring the Prince of Wales triple plume an...
Mahogany
English George I Walnut Chest of Drawers, 18th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic traditional English George I period chest of drawers with solid walnut sides and highly figural walnut veneers on the drawer fronts and top surface. Having very old if not or...
Brass
$2,502Sale Price|35% Off
H 38 in W 46.5 in D 21.25 in
Italian Neoclassical Marquetry Decorative Crafts Three drawer Chest or Commode
Located in Plainview, NY
A neocliassical Italian mahogany three drawer chest or commode, characterized by its exquisite craftsmanship and elaborate marquetry. The front features intricate inlaid designs, s...
Mahogany
Hollywood Regency Ebonized Tall Dresser
Located in Pasadena, TX
Hollywood Regency Dresser Tall 5 drawer ebonized dresser with Greek key details. Recessed pulls and tapered legs accented in gold. Restored.
Walnut
Sold
H 37 in W 79 in D 23 in
Vintage J. Zonan French Regency Mahogany Marble Top 12 Drawer Triple Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage J. Zonan French Regency Custom Mahogany Marble Top 12 Drawer Bombe Triple Dresser. Item features a serpentine front, shaped marble top, 12 dovetailed drawers, heavy high qual...
Mahogany
Sold
H 30.25 in W 72 in D 19 in
Henredon Style Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Green Lacquered Dresser, Refinished
Vintage Regency Lexington Diamond Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Regency Lexington Diamond dresser featuring timeless elegance and impeccable craftsmanship. This standout piece showcases a striking diamond-patterned front, complemented by ...
Wood
Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Lacquered Campaigner Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this Vintage Regency Lacquered Campaigner Dresser, a stunning blend of timeless sophistication and bold style. This dresser's glossy lacquer finish and ico...
Brass
English Mahogany Chest with Faux Bamboo Trim
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A timeless bow front chest from England, made of mahogany in the Regency period. The top surface is cut from a single plank, and outlined by a trim of faux bamboo that is carved oak....
Mahogany, Oak
English 19th Century Bow Front Mahogany Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A classic English bow front chest made of mahogany in the Regency period, circa 1870. The top surface is cut from a single plank, and finished by a low, routed edge. Richly grained m...
Brass
English Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An English bow front chest made in the Regency period with faux bamboo detailing. Stunning mahogany glows with a rich coffee tone, framed by a bamboo-effect trim carved by hand to si...
Mahogany
English 19th Century Bow Front Painted Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An English bow front chest made in the Regency period with faux bamboo detailing. Pearl gray paint gives a fresh and light update to the classic silhouette, offering five drawers for...
Wood, Paint
English 19th Century Bow Front Painted Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An English bow front chest made in the Regency period with faux bamboo detailing. Pearl gray paint gives a fresh and light update to the classic silhouette, offering five drawers for...
Wood, Paint
Antique English 1850s Painted Oak Dresser With Bracket Feet
Located in Centennial, CO
This antique dresser from England dates back to the 1850s and features a beautiful blue and white painted finish on oak wood. A painted, shaded bead stencil design decorates the draw...
Brass
Faux Bamboo Henry Link "Bali Hai" Dresser by Lexington
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Transform your bedroom with the Faux Bamboo Henry Link “Bali Hai” Dresser by Lexington. This dresser features the iconic faux bamboo design of the “Bali Hai” collection, pair...
Wood
Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Monumental Washed Roll Front Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Regency dresser. A chic washed roll front design with brass hardware. An all over distressed finish original to the design. Monumental in size and drama. Acquired...
Metal