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.
Pair Regency Style Black Steel Upholstered X-Stools, 1970's
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Regency style steel stools with X-form bases. The steel with a blackened textured finish. Upholstered in light brown faux leather. Quite comfortable and very sturdy, a moder...
Steel
English 19th Century Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An English 19th century campaign chest in the Regency taste with faux bamboo carving on the trim for an exotic touch as if brought back from one's travels around the world. Wrapped i...
Mahogany
Mid 20th Century Solid Cherry Semi Poster Full Size Bed Frame
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century Solid Cherry Semi Poster Full Size Bed Frame. Overall measurements with 57.5" in with, 81.5" in depth and 67.5" in height at the tip of the candle form finials. h...
Hardwood, Mahogany
19th C Style Burton-Ching Regency Black & Gold Mirror
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
19th C Style Burton-Ching Regency Black & Gold Mirror.
Giltwood
English Regency Leather Top Mahogany Drum Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
English Regency Drum Table with Leather Inset Top. Table's circular form is elegantly proportioned, resting on turned baluster support that flows gracefully into a sculptural tripod ...
Mahogany
$1,450 / set
Pair Regency Style Gilt Eagle Wall Shelves
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 20th Century Italian Regency Style hand-carved giltwood eagle wall shelves.
Giltwood
Vintage Rogers Bros "Neptune" 9312 Silver Plated Clam Shell Candy Dish Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Rogers Bros "Neptune" 9312 Regency Style Silver Plated Clam Shell Candy Dish Fruit Bowl. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 1.75" H x 12" W x 8.5" D.
Silver Plate
Irish Regency Style Oval Mirror with Parcel Gilt Frame and Glass Cabochons
Located in Bradenton, FL
Irish Regency Style Oval Mirror features a refined Ebonized Wood Frame accented with Parcel Gilding and meticulously set with small glass cabochons encircling the mirror plate. The c...
Mirror, Giltwood
Georgian Regency Style Convex Gilt Mirror with Ribbon & Ball Detail, Circa 1925
By Regency
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good fairly large circular Convex gilt mirror in the very popular Georgian Regency Style. This is a very decorative piece, with a large diameter of 18.35 inches. The fr...
Mirror, Wood
Antique English Regency Mahogany Occasional Side or Work Table Circa 1815
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Stylish English well figured Mahogany and Gilt Metal Mounted Center, Side or Worktable of compact proportions, early Nineteenth Century, Regency period. The figured rectangular t...
Mahogany
Baker Furniture Regency Pedestal Side Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Empire, Regency, or Neoclassical style pedestal tea table, drinks table, or occasional side table By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection Italy, Circa Late 20th Ce...
Maple
Italian Regency Style Chrome Brass Faux Bamboo Etageres Shelves Bookcases - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1970s Italian pair of regency style chrome and brass faux bamboo etageres. The shelves are 3/16 inch glass. The etageres themselves breakdown for transport. They have some ...
Brass
English Regency Style Tufted Leather Executive Office Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A handsome 20th century English Regency style tall executive office desk chair in an opulent royal blue leather. The stately swivel chair features deep button tufting across the seat...
Brass, Iron
1970's Brighton Pavilion Chinese Chippendale Bamboo Caned Bookcase Etagere
Located in Southampton, NJ
A 1970's Chinese Chippendale style Etagere or bookcase constructed of all natural materials in the Bamboo frame, fretwork and six solid wood woven cane lined shelves. An extraordina...
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Wood
Ferguson Bros. Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Galleried Kidney Candle Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Ferguson Bros. Duncan Phyfe regency Style Mahogany Galleried Kidney Form , , quadpad pedestal with brass cap paw feet Candle Stand Measures 20" in width x 12" in dept...
Brass
Windsor Art Large Brass-Plated Aluminum Wall Mirror, USA, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and substantial vintage brass-plated aluminum wall mirror by Windsor Art, crafted in the USA circa 1980s. This striking rectangular mirror featu...
Aluminum, Brass
$1,539Sale Price|46% Off
Antique Scottish Regency Hand Carved Mahogany New Upholstered Armchair
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful Regency fauteuil or armchair that was made in Scotland, circa 1840. Typically for Scottish furniture, it is made with superb timber and...
Fabric, Mahogany
Karges Regency Burled Walnut Double Pedestal Extension Dining Table, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Regency or Neoclassical style double pedestal extension dining table Attributed to Karges Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Gorgeous book-matched banded burled walnut top,...
Walnut, Burl
William IV Mahogany Two-Drawer Server or Sideboard, England, circa 1835
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A C R O T E R I O N is pleased to offer this wonderful circa 1835 English late regency, William IV period solid mahogany server or sideboard of rectangular form, the exquisite lumine...
Mahogany, Pine
$2,376Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Late 19th Century Oak Arts & Crafts Refectory kitchen Dining Table
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique Late 19th Century Oak Arts & Crafts Refectory Dining Table – Fine Quality This late 19th-century oak refectory dining table exudes attractive age, colour, and patina. A rare...
Wood, Oak
Masons Pair of Ironstone vases, Mason's Ceramic England
Located in Valladolid, ES
Exceptional pair of Ironstone vases, Mason's manufacture, England, 19th century, circa 1820. With a hexagonal profile, this beautiful pair of vases features refined and exquisite flo...
Ceramic
Antique Regency Quality Figured Mahogany Center / Dining Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Regency quality figured mahogany centre/ dining table having a quality figured mahogany tilt top with a moulded edge supported by a turned column pedestal standing on sabre l...
Other
Regency Style Small Scale Brass Frame Glass Top Coffee Table Faux Bamboo Base
Located in Stamford, CT
Great looking Regency style small scale coffee table, perfect proportions for an apartment or guest room. The heavy gauge brass shaped top sits on a faux bamboo base. A very appealing design that fits any interior, contemporary or antique. Measures: 42 inches wide...
Brass
Regency Rosewood Low Bookcase
Located in Greenwich, CT
Regency period rosewood low bookcase/credenza having three doors retaining original brass grill doors and gilt bronze mounts, standing on plinth base. England circa 1830.
Rosewood
Regency Two-Pillar Dining Table in Solid Mahogany, England
Located in Kastrup, DK
Regency two-pillar dining table with one additional centre leaf. Crafted in solid mahogany with beautifully figured grain. The table is constructed in two sections, each raised on a...
Brass
Tall Antique Architect's Riser Desk, English, Metamorphic, Cartographer, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lead architect's riser desk. An English, mahogany draughtsman or cartographer's table, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Exceptional craftsmanship for the...
Mahogany
$2,662Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Early 19th Century Large Mahogany Extending Twin Pedestal Dining Table
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique Early 19th Century Large Fine Quality Mahogany Extending Twin Pedestal Dining Table This fine-quality late 19th Century mahogany dining table has a beautiful, warm colour an...
Wood
Regency Mahogany Stick Barometer Made and Signed by Worthington & Allan
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine English mahogany ebony trimmed bow front stick barometer, made and signed by Worthington of London, a prominent maker of scientific instruments in the first half of the ninet...
Brass
Drop leaf gateleg Burl Walnut side table by Theodore Alexander
Located in Miami, FL
Drop leaf gateleg Burl Walnut side table by Theodore Alexander
Wood
Extraordinary Custom Double Pedestal Dining Table Attributed to Smith & Watson
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and beautifully crafted Dining Table with a decorative segmented and planked top in Oval form attributed to Master Furniture makers Smith & Watson. Details include a fine inl...
Brass, Other
Antique Garniture English Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Vases by Thomas Steel 19C
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality rare example of an early Bloor period Royal Crown Derby hand painted porcelain Garniture of generous proportions by Thomas Steel. First quarter of the N...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Pair Of Custom Vintage English Regency Style Armchairs #6
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of English Regency style armchairs, ebonized with parcel gilt accents. The chair with a distinctive back splat of an interlocking ring design on the back with a neo-classical ce...
Cane, Wood
French Empire Brass Cut Crystal Semi Flush Mount Pair Ceiling Light Fixtures
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Empire Brass & Cut Crystal Semi Flush Mount Pair Of Ceiling Light Fixtures In The Manner Of Baccarat *Each Sold Individually
Crystal, Brass
Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Chaise Longue
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A superb quality 19th century regency period Mahogany chaise longue of rare design having Elegant carved decoration which includes eagles Head to back and scrolling end raised on unu...
Mahogany
Antique Regency Brass Bound Traveling Desk Wooden Mahogany Writing Slope Regency
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Quality English Well Figured Solid grained Mahogany Officers Campaign Style Traveling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large size. First quart...
Brass
Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Inlaid Mahogany Two-Tier Buffet Server
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Regency Louis XVI style bow front two-tier buffet server, tea table, or occasional side table By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany, with satin...
Brass
Weiman Regency Flame Mahogany and Tooled Leather Top Scroll Shaped Coffee Table
By Weiman
Located in Germantown, MD
Weiman Heirloom Regency style flame mahogany scroll shaped coffee table with tooled leather top and lion paw feet on original wheels. A vintage (circa 1940s) Regency style coffee ta...
Brass
Antique Reader's Table, English, Pembroke, Drop Leaf, Occasional, Regency, 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique reader’s table. An English, mahogany Pembroke or sofa table with book storage, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. A superb and highly practical example, wel...
Mahogany
English Regency Chestnut and Mahogany Petite Bookcase Cabinet, circa 1825
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A C R O T E R I O N is pleased to offer this unusual English regency, circa 1825, George IV period diminutive form bookcase with exquisite warm patina, the top cabinet with molded ma...
Blown Glass, Mahogany, Oak
Modern Chandelier by Currey & Company, Pierrepont Collection
By Currey & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Contemporary Chandelier by Currey & Company, manufactured in December of 2023. The Pierrepont chandelier is crafted from wrought iron with a textured finish on the outside and gold ...
Metal, Gold Leaf
Early 19th Century Walnut Half-Moon Game Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined early 19th century walnut half-moon game table, this elegant piece combines sophisticated design with exceptional versatility. In its closed position, the table presents as...
Walnut
Theodore Alexander NEW OLD STOCK Painted Chinoiserie Demilune Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant Theodore Alexander commode is a refined example of the brand’s dedication to historical design, fine craftsmanship, and luxurio...
Walnut
HICKS & MEIGH - Antique Hand Painted & Gilt Tea Cup & Saucer - U.K. - Circa 1820
Located in Chatham, ON
HICKS & MEIGH - Rare antique Regency translucent porcelain tea cup and saucer - molded forms with raised details featuring five hand painted landscapes with castles (two to the inter...
Gold Leaf
Antique Rosewood Sarcophagus Shape British Tea Caddy
Located in Bridgeport, CT
British tea caddy finely crafted from rosewood and accentuated with a contrasting wood. It features a distinctive sarcophagus shape with a hinged, sloped lid, suede lined interior a...
Brass
Regency Style Banded Mahogany Two-Tier Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Vintage Regency style two-tier side table with clean lines, features fluted legs, brass details on the feet (ferrules), a banded and veneer finished top. Measures 28" in width, 24...
Brass
$4,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 4 Antique English Regency Dining Chairs in Mahogany w/ Upholstered Seat
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A fine set of four English Regency dining chairs in mahogany with carved bugles resting on back chair rail below the top slat which is line inlaid, with turned front legs and saber r...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$1,436Sale Price|20% Off
Maitland Smith Regency Style Ebonized and Gilt Armchair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 33 IN W: 22 3/4 IN D: 22 1/2 IN SH: 19 1/2 IN A striking and highly decorative Regency-style armchair by Maitland Smith, embodying the brand’s signature blend of cl...
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
$1,222Sale Price|20% Off
English Regency Style Round Side Table, Mid 20th Century
Located in BÉTERA, ES
English Regency-style round side table, dating to the mid 20th century. The table features a circular top supported by a turned central column with carved fluting, resting on a trip...
Hardwood
Pair Celina Regency Style Brass Torchiere Floor Lamps
By Celina
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair Celina Regency Style Brass and etched white glass and brass shade Torchiere Floor Lamps. White Milk Glass shades topped by brass gallery. Measures 71" tall to the top of the ...
Brass
19th Century Regency brass inlaid writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century regency brass inlaid writing desk circa 1925. Beautifully made regency period writing table, profusely inlaid with brass stringing and decoration. Rectangular flame ma...
Brass
Vintage Regency Style Mahogany Rotating Drum Tooled Leather Top Rent Table
Located in West Chester, PA
A splendid Regency-style mahogany drum table with tooled leather top above rotating drum of eight drawers and four open shelves all on a pedestal base with carved mahogany legs and b...
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Regency Figured Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase Desk With Glazed Doors
Located in Suffolk, GB
A fine quality Regency figured mahogany secretaire bookcase of elegant proportions. The upper section with glazed doors featuring distinctive shaped astral mouldings, enclosing adjus...
Mahogany
Brandt Mid-Century Regency Style Mahogany and Stenciled Leather Top Drum Table
By Brandt
Located in Germantown, MD
Brandt Furniture Mid-Century Regency Style Mahogany and Stenciled Leather Top Insert Pedestal Quadpod Drum Table The table is 28" wide, 28" deep and 29" tall. The leather top is Ste...
Brass
French Empire Brass Diamond Cut Crystal Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixture
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Empire Brass & Cut Crystal Flush Mount Of Ceiling Light Fixtures The Manner Of Baccarat
Crystal, Brass
Set of 6 19th century Regency mahogany dining chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Set of 19th century regency mahogany dining chairs circa 1820. Good quality set of 6 regency dining chairs, made in fine mahogany. Carv...
Fabric, Mahogany
English Regency Caned Mahogany Armchair or Bergere of Unusual Form, circa 1830
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An unusual English circa 1830 George IV, William IV period regency form armchair or bergere, the solid mahogany frame having shaped crest rail and scroll arms with caned back, sides,...
Brass
$1,880 / item
Rectangular Mahogany Coffee Table
Located in Annville, PA
A Rectangular Mahogany Coffee Table from Niagara Furniture with all of the bells and whistles including four drawers, reeded legs, so...
Mahogany
1920s Estey Manufacturing Magogany Upholstered Arm Chairs
By Estey Organ Corp.
Located in Germantown, MD
For your consideration is this beautiful, refinished pair of early 20th century regency style solid mahogany armchairs by Estay Manufacturing Co. Estay was founded in 1879 and specia...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker
By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Large Sterling silver sugar caster, beautiful model with beautiful decorations in Regency style. The spreader has hallmarks of the city of Chester, dated 1905. The maker's mark is al...
Sterling Silver
Tortoise Shell on Stand Regency Style Specimen Mount
Located in Atlanta, GA
Regency style tortoise shell on stand, American, circa 1960s.
Iron