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.
Fine 19th Century Leather Chinoiserie Painted 4 Panel Screen
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century English Regency leather and hand painted screen. Beautiful hand painted Chinoiserie scenes. Original nail heads. Excellent condition.
Leather
Antique Ca 1780 Chinese Porcelain Jiaqing Fencai Decorated Teapot Rose
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated teapot. Jiaqing period. Great decoration in Famille Rose. The pot itself is nice already but the restoration of the handle and the spout are truly amazing. T...
Porcelain
$1,580Sale Price|60% Off
Vintage Green Onyx Marble Pedestal Scalloped Sink
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Immerse yourself in the luxury of the past with the Vintage Green Onyx Marble Pedestal Scalloped Sink. This exquisite sink features a richly veined green ...
Marble
$3,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
19th Century Brass and Iron Lion Andirons
Located in San Diego, CA
Luxurious and regal pair of 19th century iron and brass lion andirons. Beautifully sculpted, the brass lions, a symbol of regal strength, rest a top the a...
Brass, Iron
Early 19th Century English Regency Mahogany Sideboard in the Manner of Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine early 19th century English Regency figured mahogany sideboard in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster, featuring a scrolled pediment above a moulded and staged platform...
Mahogany
Jules Vieillard Chinoiserie Mantel Clock, Faience, Regency Style
Located in Queens, NY
French (Mid-19th Century) Chinoiserie design faience 6-sided mantel clock with foo dog top and elephant heads on sides. (by JULES VIEILLARD, Bordeau France) (Not working)
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century Rosewood Bonheur Du Jour in the Style of John Mclean
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century Regency period Rosewood Bonheur du Jour in the style of John McLean having distinctive gilt brass fretwork upper part with two small drawers above brass edged l...
Rosewood
$1,776 / set
Large Pair Pastels in Gilt Frames
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very good pair of C19th pastels, in large original gilt frames, in very good overall condition. 32" x 27" You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of...
Crayon
19th Century English Regency Cellarette Attributed to George Bullock
Located in Dublin, IE
A magnificent Regency plum mahogany wine cooler attributed to George Bullock., of sarcophagus form, hinged lid above a partitioned lead-lined interior with applied bold bronze ring h...
Bronze
$813Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Figural Doorstop, English, Cast Iron, Lord Nelson Door Keeper, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique figural doorstop. An English, cast iron Lord Nelson door keeper, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Fascinating historical figure, with a substantial form...
Iron
c. 1800 English Fire Pole Screen Needlepoint/Tapestry Stand
Located in Louisville, KY
Unique and finely made, this English Regency pole screen is constructed of beautiful Rosewood that’s hand-turned, carved and jointed, topped with a delicate finial with three cabriol...
Textile, Wood, Rosewood
Antique 18C Chinese Porcelain Dish China Figural Landscape Puce Rose Qianlong
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this very nice example of 18th century porcelain in a rare color. Country: China Period : Qianlong Material: Porcelain Condition some rimfritting. Size: 23.2x2.5...
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Porcelain 19C Plate China Antique Kitchen Qing Dehua
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you these lovely plates from Dehua. Condition smaller dish just some fleebites to rim, larger dish minimal rimfrits and 1 small chip with small line. Size: 19.5 and 23....
Porcelain
Vintage Italian Regency Style Glazed Terracotta Fruit & Violin Wall Art Plaque
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Regency Style Glazed Terracotta Fruit & Violin Wall Art Plaque. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 28" H x 28" W x 4.5" D.
Terracotta
Antique Chinese Teapot and Pattipan with Relief Flowers Yongzheng Porcelain Chin
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A charming late Yongzheng period famille rose teapot with landscape scene and flowers. The dish and pot are appliqué-decorated with flowers and foliage in high relief. This teapot b...
Porcelain
$15,366Sale Price|20% Off
C1815 Regency Brass inlaid Sideboard
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine Brass inlaid Sideboard Dated C1815 Brass Grilles Relined in Silk The interior consists with one Shelve
Rosewood
Pair Antique Chinese Porcelain 18th C QIanlong Fencai Set Dinner Plates
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated SET of 2 deep dishes. Condition both dishes only with some very minimal fleebites to the brown rim, nothing serious. 1 dish with a small firing flaw to rim....
Porcelain
Fabulous English Regency Style Dining / Center Table
Located in London, GB
Fabulous Regency Style Center Table Tastefully Decorated Top with Floral Banding Seat 5-6 people Comfortably This table is English and made from Solid Timber
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Regency Rosewood Dressing Box, England, Circa 1855
Located in Stamford, CT
This exquisite mid-19th century Regency rosewood dressing box is a sophisticated example of 19th-century craftsmanship. Historically known as a traveling vanity case, this piece serv...
Silver Plate, Brass
19th Century Irish Regency Bookcase by Williams & Gibton of Dublin, Ireland
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine Irish late Regency early William IV mahogany freestanding double waterfall bookcase, stamped "Williams & Gibton. The upper section with three graduated shelves to either ...
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Regency Side Cabinet in the Manner of John Mclean
By John Mclean
Located in Dublin, IE
A ver fine Regency Goncalo Alves and brass inlaid side cabinet in the manner of John Mclean, of rectangular form, with raised back centred with a mirror plate, flanked by twin cupboard...
Brass
Antique Regency Mahogany Cellarette, Sarcophagus Shape, England, 1820
Located in London, GB
A fine quality early 19th Century Regency period plum-pudding mahogany Cellarette of sarcophagus shape with canted corners, having scrolled brass mounts with anthemion corners to the...
Mahogany
Regency Period Mahogany and Rosewood Breakfast Table
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century Regency period mahogany breakfast table having rosewood and mahogany double banded circular top supported on moulded panelled four splay base ending on original...
Mahogany, Rosewood
19th Century Regency Chiffonier Side Cabinet in the Manner of George Bullock
Located in Dublin, IE
A Regency brass inlaid chiffonier inlaid with scrolling foliage and rosettes, the triangular pediment and conforming galleried shelf above a mirror inset panel, on S-scroll supports,...
Brass
Antique Chinese Green-on-Green Overlay Glass Snuff Bottle
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A Green-on-Green Overlay Glass Snuff Bottle, Qing Dynasty. A clear bubbly glass bottle of flattened teardrop form with a cylindrical neck, and a neatly carved oval foot rim. The tr...
Glass
$4,375
H 55.75 in W 33.75 in D 22.5 in
Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Elmwood Sideboard with Dragon Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period elm sideboard from the 19th century, with two drawers and carved apron. This Qing Dynasty period elm sideboard from the 19th century captures the eye with its e...
Elm
19th Century Chinese Small Altar Cabinet
Located in Singapore, SG
An antique carved box from Chaozhou city, in Guangdong, China. The black and gold colours, as well as the bulbous designs on the front are all disti...
Pine
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese lacquer gaming box from the Qing Dynasty. Black and golden drawing by hand with 3 gaming lacquer boxes, in very good ...
Lacquer
Early 19th Century mahogany bowfront sideboard
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality early 19th Century mahogany inlaid bowfront sideboard, having a lovely figured top above a central drawer and two deep drawers either side, all drawers are oak lined...
Mahogany
19th Century Chinese Ginger Jars
Located in Esbeek, NL
Beautiful set of Chinese ginger jars 18th century or earlier.
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century Red Lacquered Sideboard from Shanxi, China
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese 19th century sideboard cabinet with orginal lacquer. Front and top with deep dark red lacquer, sides with black lacquer. Features double bi-fold doors revealing a storage...
Brass
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 42 in W 10.5 in D 1.25 in
A Framed Group of Five Chinese Dali Marble Scholar’s Stones, Late Qing Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Although sometimes referred to as ‘paintings’ or ‘dream stones’, these are sections of Dali marble, quarried from the Cangshan mountain range in Western China and carefully chosen &a...
Marble, Brass
Pair of Painted Chinoiserie Panels
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960s painted panels depicting trees and birds. Measurements: Height: 44" Width: 26.25".
Wood
18th Century French or Italian Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Panel
Located in Bradenton, FL
Elegant 18th / 19th century hand-painted French or Italian Chinoiserie panel. Panel features colorful branches filled with exotic birds, flowers, butterflies, and Asian characters an...
Silk, Giltwood
19th C. Japanese Edo Six Panel Screen Chinese Official's Gathering
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand Japanese Edo period six panel folding byobu screen depicting a large gathering of a Chinese official. The painting is set in a lovely garden terrace with a high-ranking Chinese...
Wood, Paper
Chinoiserie Large Blue and White Porcelain Covered Jars, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A classic pair of blue and white ginger jars, decorated throughout with delicate Chinese landscapes and floral motifs. The pattern is dense yet balanced, wrapping the form in movemen...
Ceramic
Vintage Leopard Jungle Needlepoint Textile Art in Faux Bamboo Frame
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A striking vintage needlepoint textile depicting a leopard moving through lush tropical foliage. The piece features rich earth tones, deep greens, and soft blues that bring depth and...
Yarn, Wood
C. 1820s English Swivel Top Games Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1820s swivel top games table, English. Regency. Swirl & acanthus carving flank the central frieze of the apron. Tapered octagonal pedestal sweeping out to abacus base over ...
Wood
Sold
H 4.34 in Dm 5.52 in
Antique 1740-1750 Chinese Porcelain Yongzheng/Qianlong Tea Caddy Famille Rose
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated tea caddy. Yongzheng / Qianlong period. Great decoration in Famille Rose / Fencai palette. Bianco Sopra Bianco also on the body. Condition Lid with 2 chips ...
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Coffee Cup Flowers Yongzheng/Qianlong Porcelain
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A nice cup. Qing Dynasty - Qing Period. Central scene of flowers Condition some frits and 1 small chip. Size: 5.4x6.4CM Diameter (without handle) x Height Period 18th century
Porcelain
Baker Furniture Leather Top Writing Desk or Console Table c. 1960;s
Located in Ross, CA
Baker Furniture Company writing table or desk. The table has Regency style details, including carved circles on the side and a black tooled leather top. The feet have brass covers an...
Maple
Late Regency Mahogany Cellarette with Bottles, 19C
Located in Astoria, NY
Late Regency Mahogany Cellarette with Bottles, circa 19th century, nine glass bottles in fitted case on stand. Provenance: From a 146 West 57th Street collection. Dealer: S138XX
Mahogany
Sold
H 18.9 in W 20.28 in D 15.56 in
Antique Canterbury Rack, English, 3 Section, Magazine, Newspaper Stand, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Canterbury rack. An English, rosewood three sectioned magazine or newspaper stand, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Appealing Regency craftsmanship, a tr...
Wood
A late Regency rosewood breakfront side cabinet attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Regency rosewood breakfront side cabinet attributed to Gillows, of long rectangular form with an ormolu gallery a two central doors flanked by adjustable shelves within reeded...
Rosewood
Sold
H 16 in W 20 in D 1 in
19th-C. English Black Lacquer And Gilt Chinoiserie Papier-mâché Wall Art / Tray
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 19th century English regency black lacquer and gilt chinoiserie papier-mâché tray. The Japanning depicts pastoral and coastal scenes. It is in very good condition,
Lacquer
Regency Writing Box Amboyna Leather Campaign Letter Slope
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Fantastic Amboyna Travelling Writing Box. This Wonderful Writing Box would have been made as a Campaign or Travelling Box for a Gentleman. Con...
Leather
Pair of Beige Chinoiserie Terra Cotta Wall Brackets
Located in Bradenton, FL
A unique pair of Chinoiserie wall shelves, each incorporating a mustached bust of a male Chinese court figure supporting a fan-shaped shelf. Shelves are carved and made of heavy terr...
Plaster
Vintage Regency Bronze Koi Sculptures - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Regency Koi fish. A beautiful pair of intricately detailed fish made from a heavily patinated bronze. The most beautiful shade of green. Acquired from a Pa...
Bronze