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Regency Side Chairs

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 Quality Antique Regency Carved Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of quality antique Regency carved mahogany side chairs having a quality shaped carved mahogany top rail and centre splat, newly reupho...
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1820s English Antique Regency Side Chairs

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Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
These exquisite English Regency side chairs exemplify the elegance and refinement of the Regency period. Meticulously crafted from flamed mahogany, the warm, rich hues and intricate ...
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1820s English Antique Regency Side Chairs

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Wood

Pair of English Regency Mahogany with Inlay Side Chairs, Early 19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of English Regency Mahogany with Inlay Side Chairs, Early 19th Century. They feature gently curved and splayed sabre legs, a rectangular back with curved crest rails ending scro...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Outstanding Quality Pair of Antique Regency Carved Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality pair of antique Regency carved mahogany hall chairs having outstanding quality carved mahogany shield shaped backs, shaped figured mahogany seats standing on ele...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Side Chairs

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Other

Antique Regency Giltwood Fauteuil Arm Chair w French Silk Lampas
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Regency Giltwood Fauteuil Arm Chair w French Silk Lampas.
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Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Side Chairs

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Silk, Giltwood

19th century Regency Mahogany Chairs with Boulle Marquetry
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of early 19th century Regency mahogany chairs featuring inlaid Boulle marquetry and caned seats. These are museum quality and ...
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1810s British Antique Regency Side Chairs

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Mahogany

Set of 8 Black Lacquered Cane Back Dining Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Set of 8 black lacquered cane back dining chairs. Masterfully restored in a satin black lacquer finish with all new upholstery work. Fabric is a hig...
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1970s American Vintage Regency Side Chairs

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Fabric, Cane, 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 Side Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Antique Embroidered Chair, English, Walnut, Needlepoint, Bedroom, Hall, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique embroidered lyre back chair. An English, walnut and needlepoint bedroom or hall seat, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Endearing needlepoint covering and...
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1820s British Antique Regency Side Chairs

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Textile, Walnut

Set of Four English Regency Mahogany Dining Room Chairs, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of four English Regency mahogany upholstered and brass tacked dining room chairs with floral reeded cross hatching and terminating on tapered squared legs with spade feet. Set co...
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1810s English Antique Regency Side Chairs

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Brass

Antique Side Chair, English, Walnut, Needlepoint, Bedroom, Hall Seat, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lyre back side chair. An English, walnut and needlepoint embroidered bedroom or hall seat, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Charming needlepoint side cha...
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1820s British Antique Regency Side Chairs

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Textile, Walnut

Regency Mahogany Side Chairs (Sets of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
A hand-carved side chair, the verdigris brass oval inset and caned back above a silk tie on cushion seat, on spiral turned legs. The original Regency. Dimensions: 22" W x 22.75" D...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Side Chairs

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Wood

A Fine Pair of English Antique Shell Back Hall Chairs
Located in Faversham, GB
A beautiful pair of carved scallop shell back hall chairs attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London. This fine pair of chairs in oak displays wide panel seats and turned reeded ...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Regency Side Chairs

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Oak

Regency Side Chair with Cane Seat
Located in London, GB
A beautifully crafted English Regency-style side chair, likely dating to the early 19th century. This chair features a striking black-painted frame with elegant gilded accents, empha...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Side Chairs

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Cane, Wood

Pair of English Regency Upholstered Slip Seat Side Chairs, 1815
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of English Regency Period faux rosewood painted beechwood Klismos side chairs inlaid with pierced brass embellishments on the center of the back rail and the corners of the crest rail. The chairs are fitted with upholstered slip seats...
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1810s English Antique Regency Side Chairs

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Brass

Early 1800s Regency Walnut Side Chair Side Chair with Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Savannah, GA
This lovely Regency period side chair features a shield back and serpentine front and legs. The seat and back are nicely upholstered in needlepoint with a whimsical chrysanthemum pat...
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1810s English Antique Regency Side Chairs

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Wool, Walnut

Pair of English Regency Side Chairs attributed to Morel & Hughes, circa 1815
By Morel and Hughes
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Pair of circa 1815 English Regency period side chairs attributed to renowned cabinetmakers Morel & Hughes having parcel-gilt and gilt-metal mounted rosewood 'klismos-form' frames; th...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Side Chairs

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Ormolu

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 Side Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Antique Regency Quality Carved Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Regency quality carved mahogany desk chair having a quality shaped carved top rail, carved mahogany shaped splat to the centre, scroll sha...
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1820s English Antique Regency Side Chairs

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Other

Pair of Antique English Regency Side Chairs with Marquetry Inlays & Caned Seat
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite pair of antique English regency side chairs in beautiful mahogany with very fine marquetry inlays of classical motifs in satinwood. Chairs are embellished with inlaid b...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Side Chairs

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Pair of Frances Elkins Wood Cane Seat Loop Backrest Beige Side Chairs Regency
Located in Miami, FL
First Edition Pair of Loop Side or Dining Chairs designed by Frances Elkins and made in Spain circa 1965. Regency Period with hand-carved legs, Apron Decoration and both are with the...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Regency Side Chairs

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Cane, Wood, Paint

Very Rare Gillows of Lancaster Regency Hardwood Harpist Height Adjustable Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this stunning and very rare original Gillows of Lancaster Rosewood height-adjustable Harpist musician stool A very good looking ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

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...
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1950s American Vintage Regency Side Chairs

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Brass

Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Regency quality mahogany desk chair having a quality shaped mahogany top rail, carved mahogany shaped centre splat, scroll shaped open arms, newly reupholstered drop in seat ...
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1820s English Antique Regency Side Chairs

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Mahogany

19th Century Regency Dining Chairs, Flame and Solid Mahogany Set of 6
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 6 English-made Regency dining chairs that have been masterfully handcrafted in beautiful solid mahogany and accentuated curved back in flame mahogany. The wood is from Cuba. T...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Side Chairs

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Mahogany

Set of 4 Antique English Regency Dining Chairs in Mahogany w/ Upholstered Seat
Located in Miami, FL
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...
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1820s English Antique Regency Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century English White Lacquered Hall Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique Regency hall chairs. The chairs are mahogany with a white lacquered finish.  
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1840s English Antique Regency Side Chairs

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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 Side Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Four Late 19th Century Regency Dining Chairs By Jean Selme
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 35in W: 18 3/4in D: 21in SH: 18 1/2in This Set of 4 signed French Jean Selme Regency dining side chairs is perfect for you a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Regency Side Chairs

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Leather, Wood, Mahogany

Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Regency quality mahogany desk chair having a quality carved mahogany top rail, shaped carved mahogany centre splat, scroll shaped open arms, newly reupholstered drop in seat ...
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1820s English Antique Regency Side Chairs

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Mahogany

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 Side Chairs

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Mahogany

Set of Twenty Regency Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A Set of Twenty Regency Dining Chairs Each with a tablet top rail carved with anthemion on either side above a reeded horizontal splat and fluted uprights, on hessian covered seat, above turned and reeded tapering front legs. The overall design of this elegant set of dining chairs derives from designs for chairs in the Greek Revival style popularized by Thomas Hope in his Household Furniture and Decoration, published in 1807. This set of chairs was removed the Bath Assembly Rooms in Bath – a series of elegant reception rooms designed by Robert Wood in 1769 for public entertainment, such as card playing, taking tea, and dancing. During the Georgian and Regency period these rooms were the main hub of fashionable society, and Jane Austin...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Side Chairs

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Mahogany

Pair of Regency Faux Bamboo Painted Chairs
Located in Hastings, GB
A fine pair of faux bamboo painted Regency Chairs, English, dating to circa 1815, superb original condition with untouched paintwork and rush seats. Height 84 cm, Width 42.5 cm, ...
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1810s English Antique Regency Side Chairs

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Wood

Ebonized Regency Wood Side Chair in Black with Stick and Ball Gold Details
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fabulous ebonized black and gold side chair or ballroom chair. Upholstered in a peach and cream floral striped fabric, this petite chair will be great as a side chair, at a dining table, vanity, or in a great room. The spindle back is accented with gold circular carved wood pieces. It reminds us of stick and ball furniture...
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20th Century American Regency Side Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Paint

Pair of English Regency Style Brass Inlaid Oak and Cane Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Regency stained oak armchair with floral brass inlay pattern, carved detail, cane seat, and removable beige tufted and upholstered seat cushion.
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20th Century Regency Side Chairs

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Brass

Pair Of Painted Faux Bamboo Side Chairs
Located in Darlington, GB
A pair of English Regency period faux bamboo side chairs. C.1820. Retaining their wonderful original painted decoration. With turned beech frames and traditional rush seats.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Side Chairs

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Beech

Early 19th Century Gold Serpent Leather Chair, Estate of Patrick Nagel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920’s Gold Serpent Leather Chair. Purchased from the estate of painter Patrick Nagel.
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Early 20th Century Italian Regency Side Chairs

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Leather, Wood

4 Metal Iron Regency Maitland Smith Style Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 35 3/4in W: 19 1/2in D: 20 1/4in SH: 19 1/2in This set of 4 Metal Regency Maitland Smith Style Dining Chairs are made of the highest quality and are perfect for you ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Side Chairs

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Metal, Iron

Set of Four Polished Nickel & Brass Regency Style Dining Chairs
Located in Danville, CA
Handsome quality set of four Nickel plated steel Dining Chairs with polished brass X splats and polished steel seat backs. The seats are freshly u...
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1970s French Vintage Regency Side Chairs

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Steel

Pair of Regency Styled Side or Accent Chairs with Reclining Nude & Swan Panels
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique chairs are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1920 and done in a Regency, or Hollywood Regency style. The...
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Early 20th Century American Regency Side Chairs

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Cane, Pine

19th Century Regency Pair of Armchairs in Mahogany Influenced Art Deco Style
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Swedish Art Deco influenced Klismos armchairs in mahogany with inlay brass.
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20th Century European Regency Side Chairs

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Bronze

Grosfeld House Regency Dining Accent Chairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Grosfeld House ...
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Mid-20th Century Regency Side Chairs

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Cotton, Wood, Lacquer

Ornate Regency White Wirework Iron Chair
Located in Hastings, GB
An untouched and incredibly ornate Regency period wirework and wrought iron chair, superb form and scale. English, dating to the very early 19th century. Height 82.5cm, Width 44cm,...
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1810s English Antique Regency Side Chairs

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Wrought Iron, Wire

Vintage Regency Patinated Cane Side Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace classic American elegance with this pair of vintage Regency patinated cane side chairs. Crafted with meticulous detail and timeless design, they exude sophistication while of...
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Early 20th Century French Regency Side Chairs

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Rattan

Set of 4 English Regency Black and Gold Painted Cane Seat Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 English Regency (19th century) side chairs with turned painted black and gold frames with caned seats and fan-shaped back panels.
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19th Century Antique Regency Side Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Early 19th Century Side Chairs Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning pair of Regency mahogany side chairs attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, each moulded curved back with pierced fluted rail backs...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Side Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Set of 4 Outdoor English Regency Brass Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 Outdoor English Regency style (20th Cent) steel and brass trimmed sleigh back side chairs with stretcher and dolphin detail.
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20th Century British Regency Side Chairs

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Brass, Steel

Carved Mahogany French Regency Style Chairs with Brass Handle & Aqua Vinyl ‘A’
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Carved mahogany French Regency style chair with brass handle and aqua blue vinyl. Item features ornate brass handle, brass decorated "heart"...
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1950s American Vintage Regency Side Chairs

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Brass

Pair of English Regency Era Painted Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A pair of late 18th century mahogany hall chairs with shield form backs centered by oval reserves painted with an heraldic devices. Bow front seats are raised on tapered and reeded l...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Regency Side Chairs

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Mahogany

Antique circa 1815 Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonsied & Gold Leaf Regency Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite original circa 1815 Regency ebonised gold leaf painted and mother of pearl inlaid occasional bergere chair A very good looking we...
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1810s English Antique Regency Side Chairs

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Regency Style Gold Giltwood Spindle Chair circa 1900 Ornate Bird Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1900 Regency style gold gilt wood framed chair with ornate bird upholstery A good looking well made and decorative antique chair...
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Early 1900s English Antique Regency Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

A Pair Of Painted Regency Faux Bamboo And Rush Seat Chairs
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Regency Faux Bamboo and Rush Seat Chairs with Original Patina. We are pleased to offer a charming pair of Regency faux bamboo chairs...
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1820s English Antique Regency Side Chairs

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Rush, Beech, Paint

Regency Era Set of Dining Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
This handsome set of 12 Regency period dining chairs is and exceptional example of Regency furniture in both construction and design. The chairs are crafted of rich mahogany and are ...
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19th Century British Antique Regency Side Chairs

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Mahogany

Pair of Original Hand Painted Antique Regency circa 1810-1820 Side Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original circa 1810-1820 Regency hand painted side chairs with period woven seats A very good looking well made and decorat...
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1810s English Antique Regency Side Chairs

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Rattan, Pine

Four Very Rare Antique Regency circa 1815 Ebonsied Mother of Pearl Side Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this suite of four, exquisite, original circa 1815 Regency, Mother of Pearl inlaid, black lacquered hall sid...
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1810s English Antique Regency Side Chairs

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Four Antique Regency Bergere Mother of Pearl Ebonised Side Occasional Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of original circa 1810-1820 Regency bergere ebonised with mother of pearl inlay side chairs A very good looking well made and decorative suite of chairs. In truth, I have never seen a suite of four before, they usually turn up as singles and are rare survivors. This suite has lovely mother of pearl inlay, some great gold leaf painting and the original ebonised finish. The seats are early rattan...
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1810s English Antique Regency Side Chairs

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

2 Antique English Regency Carved Rosewood Carved Dining Side Hall Chairs Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
Impressive pair of English Regency side chairs, circa 1820. Constructed from rosewood with intricately carved crest rails and backs. The chairs are supported by reeded legs leading...
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1820s Antique Regency Side Chairs

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Rosewood

Pair of Early 20th Century French Regency Style Hand Carved Painted Side Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of painted French Regency style side chairs from the turn of the twentieth century features symmetrically hand carved central shells flanked by gadrooning acanthus leaves o...
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Early 20th Century French Regency Side Chairs

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Beech

Regency side chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Regency side chairs 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 side chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Regency side chairs 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 side chairs, popular names associated with this style include Grosfeld House, EICHHOLTZ, Frances Elkins, 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 side chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $495 and tops out at $99,200 while the average work can sell for $2,900.

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