Antique Regency Chairs

Regency Style Painted Armchairs Seller Branca

Regency styles followed after the previous style known as Empire Style which was during the reign of Emperor Napoleon. The first Egyptian themes became apparent as Napoleon took over Egypt, and brought back artifacts from Egypt. Napoleon's fascination with the Egyptian themes showed though furniture and especially through architecture. Regency Styles became a continuation of the Empire style where a great interest in ancient Rome and Greece became apparent.

Prince George became the ruler of the monarch between 1811-1820, and had his own interpretation of style. It was then popular to copy actual furniture of the classical Roman and Greek times. Lions heads, animal legs, and pretty much anything that was popular in ancient Rome, Egypt or Greece became the fashion of the day. (Picture to the left Tony Duquette)

Grecian Couch from the Regency Period- Parcel-Gilt and Ebonized Chaise Lounge Seller Coup D Etat

Key Features to the Regency Styles:

-Antique painted chairs fetch quite a bit of money if they are genuinely from the regency period. The common thought during the 1800's was that wood was more desired than painted pieces, so solid rosewood, mahogany, and ebony are typically more expensive today.

- Brass inlays became popular in Regency period furniture, as brass was longer lasting than marquetry.

-Signature styles of the Regency period was the Sofa Table, Sabre Leg,Cable Twist and Metal Grille

- Revival of painted pieces with black lacquer, and a revival of japanning or chinoiserie

-Wide use of metal mounts became popular from the Egyptian themes of the empire style. The Regency period followed suit,seeing more lion paw feet and ormolu (imitation gold decoration)

English Regency Chairs Christies

Regency Style Ebonized Armchairs Seller The Antiques Artisan Center

Regency Black Painted and Gilt Armchairs Seller Alexander Westerhoff

Sheraton Revival Library Bergeres Seller Tom Hayes and Assoc

Regency Polychrome Armchair with Original Caned Seat Seller Branca

Regency Style Painted Armchairs Seller Branca

Regency Painted Tablet Arm Chairs, ca 1805 Seller George N Antiques

Regency Painted Chairs Seller John Yaconetti Antiques

12 Pierre Lottier Dining Chairs Seller Amy Perlin Antiques

Pair of early Regency open armchairs Seller Kentshire

Painted Chairs Seller Marsh Garden Decor

Italian Scroll Arm and Malachite Chairs Seller Downtown at Claremont

Handsome Pair Regency-Inspired Armchairs Seller Jon Vaccari Design

An Elegant Pair of English Regency Chairs with Caned Seats Seller Epoca

Fine set of ten dining chairs by Gillows of Lancaster, c.1801 Seller Philip Colleck

English Ebonized Inlaid Mother of Pearl Chairs Seller Tres Belle

A Pair Regency-Style Faux Rosewood Armchairs Seller Lerebours Antiques

A PAIR OF REGENCY FAUX-ROSEWOOD SIDE CHAIRS Seller Hyde Park Antiques

A Late Regency Polychrome Armchair with Original Caned Seat Seller Branca