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HOLLYWOOD REGENCY STYLE

The California-born style of Hollywood Regency, also known as Regency Moderne, emerged during the Golden Era of cinema from the 1920s to the ’50s. Decadent and bold, vintage Hollywood Regency furniture and interiors playfully mix colors like jewel tones and hot pinks with lacquered walls, gilded accents, mirrored surfaces and metallic finishes for maximalist spaces.

Although it involved elements of the coinciding Art Deco movement, such as a preference for clean lines, Hollywood Regency was much more opulent, inspired by glamorous movie stars and the lavish set designs for films being made in Tinseltown. Furniture designers associated with the style embraced an eclectic range of influences, including throwbacks to previous styles of grandeur, such as Rococo, neoclassical and chinoiserie, as well as materials, from bamboo dining chairs to lucite bar carts to sunburst mirrors made from gilded resin. Hollywood Regency end tables, floor lamps, chandeliers and other pieces tended to be small-scale, fitting into an overall design rather than serving as a focal point.

Interior decorator Dorothy Draper led the shaping of the Hollywood Regency style and also designed iconic pieces like the España chest, which was manufactured by Henredon. Virginia native William “Billy” Haines, a furniture designer who started as an actor, contrasted hand-painted wallpaper with Chinese ceramics and Chippendale chairs, while architect John Elgin Woolf imbued his Beverly Hills designs with theatrical details. Paul Revere Williams, a trailblazing African-American architect, was pivotal in defining the look through his commercial projects, such as the 1940s Beverly Hills Hotel and bespoke homes that mixed everything from Louis XV paneling to Georgian architecture.

Find a collection of vintage Hollywood Regency bedroom furniture, tables, seating and other pieces on 1stDibs.

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Style: Hollywood Regency
Pair Buddha Sculptures Or Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Ceramic Buddha Sculptures or Bookends. Nicely detailed, in Good condition. Any dark or light spots are reflection only. Sticker on bottom marked Japan. 7" tall
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20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Busts

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Ceramic

Seashell Encrusted Neoclassical Bust
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This chic neoclassical bust of a Greek goddess has been encrusted with seashells and is very much in the taste of pieces coveted by the iconic designer Tony Duquette. The piece h...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Busts

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Concrete

Nude Bronze Sculpture
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bronze sculpture of female nude, not signed. Measures: Height 18 cm. Width 21 cm. Depth 22 cm. Weight 3 kg.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Busts

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Bronze

Brass Ibex Sculpture with Exotic Verde Guatemala Marble Base, circa 1970s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
1970s Vintage sculpture features a stylized Kudu Antelope or Ibex in brass over an exotic Verde Guatemala marble base. The sculpture features hand forged designs throughout with stri...
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1970s American Vintage Hollywood Regency Busts

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Marble, Brass

Pair of Hollywood Regency Brass Antelope Sculptures with Marble Bases, 1970's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of 1970's vintage sculptures featuring stylized Kudu Antelopes or Ibex in brass metal over exotic marble bases. The sculpture features hand forged designs throughout with striki...
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1970s American Vintage Hollywood Regency Busts

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Marble, Brass

Gold Leaf on Terracotta Buddha Head
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Italian goldleafed terracotta Buddha head dates to the 1960s-1970s and its serene face will help bring a calmness to your home and life. ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Busts

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Marble

Monumental Pair of 20th Century of Italian Glazed Terracotta Bust Jardinières
Located in Houston, TX
Monumental Pair of 20th century of Italian Glazed Terracotta Bust Jardinières. Exceptionally large pair of 20th century Italian white glazed terracotta busts, head jardinières, plan...
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Busts

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Terracotta

Egyptian King Tut Italian Ceramic Sculpture Bust Hollywood Regency
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning regency modern Egyptian King Tut Italian ceramic sculpture bust. This piece is quite large and impressive in person-it came from a million dollar ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Hollywood Regency Busts

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Ceramic

Stately Continental Terracotta Bust Depicting A Classical Female Bust.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Stately Continental Terracotta Bust Depicting A Classical Female Bust. Depicting a classical female bust with laurel leaves around the head, the sec...
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19th Century European Antique Hollywood Regency Busts

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Terracotta

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Bronze Four Faced Buddha Head Sculpture or Paperweight
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A very cool four faced bronze Buddha head sculpture or paperweight, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures: 3"D x 3.25"H. The sculpture is signed on th...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Busts

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Maher Dancing Nude Bronze Sculpture, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Maher, dancing male nude, bronze sculpture, signed, attached to base. Measures: 8" H x 5" W x 4" D.
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Hollywood Regency Brass Seashell
Located in New York, NY
Hollywood Regency brass seashell. Realistic looking. Heavy. Hand polished, 1970s.
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Vintage Brass Horse Head Sculpture / Bookend
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Buddha Head Wall Plaque
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool buddha head wall plaque from Thailand, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good condition and I beleive it is made of a very hard resin type produc...
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Natural Seashell
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful natural seashell dipped in a light-gold finish. A great decorative object for a shelf, on top of books, cocktail table, a vanity or bath area, etc. Many areas. This natur...
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Vintage Bakelite Buddha Head on Rosewood Stand
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool hand carved vintage Buddha head in teal bakelite on a rosewood stand, circa 1970s. The carved figure is a representation of Gautama Buddha, also known as the enlightened ...
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Seashell
Located in New York, NY
A relatively large natural seashell from the sea. A great decorative object as shown. In neutral hues. Shell is a nice size as demonstrated. Dimensio...
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Hollywood Regency Brass Nautilus Seashell Planter
Located in New York, NY
Medium size Hollywood Regency brass nautilus seashell planter. Hand polished.
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Monumental 1970s Decorative Hollywood Regency Solid Brass Unicorn Horse
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Did you now the unicorn is Scotland's national animal? They could have picked Nessie, but went with the most magical creature ever conceived. We're not certain if this massive bras...
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1970s Indian Vintage Hollywood Regency Busts

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Brass

Vintage Hollywood Regency Asian Style Brass Crane Sculptures 1960s Set of Two
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of two vintage cast solid brass heron crane figurines. Vintage Brass Patinated Crane Sculptures. Sleek Crane Sculpture Circa 1960s. Hollywood Regency Asian style solid polished brass metal heron bird sculptures. These Mid Century vintage set of brass Asian inspired crane sculpture are the perfect pieces to add height to your coffee table, side table, mantel (fireplace). Fabulous Hollywood Regency Asian meets Art Deco style - sure to add some vintage Asian charm to your desk or bookshelf no matter what style you're going for! Set of two beautiful vintage brass crane...
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Petite Bust of Greek God "APOLLO" on Florentine Wall Bracket
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Petite bust of Greek God "APOLLO" on Florentine wall bracket Stamped: 23/300 Size: 9.5" H x 5" W x 3" D.
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Petite Bust of Greek Goddess "ARTEMIS" on Florentine Wall Bracket
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Petite Bust of Greek Goddess "ARTEMIS" on Florentine wall bracket Stamped: 23/300 White bisque porcelain. Size with bracket: 9.5" H x 5" W x...
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Hollywood Regency Style Bust of a Winged Woman
Located in New York, NY
Hollywood Regency classical style composition bust of a winged woman on black painted metal base.
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Sculpture of Hercules Bearing the World after Antonio Canova
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extraordinary sculpture in gesso, of the kneeling Hercules, bearing the world, on its shoulders, after a model of Antonio Canova, Italy, late 19th century. Measurements: Height 70 ...
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Joan Rivers Estate Carved Alabaster Figurative Bust Sculpture
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Early 20th century carved alabaster figurative bust sculpture of female. Provenance: Joan Rivers private collection from her Connecticut residence.
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Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Busts

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Hollywood Regency Large Plaster Bust
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Gilded Sculpture of a Pug "Mika" by Valentino, 1980, Walking Stick Dog Figure
Located in Hamburg, DE
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Luciano Bustamante Male Bust Sculpture
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
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Parisian Haute Couture Mannequin Figure Sculptures
Located in Antwerp, BE
Eight old mannequins from France marked, Cléo and Belgium, Creme Lusenia Bruxelles with cast iron base.   
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Vintage Italian Bitossi Style Glazed Terracotta Musician Figures
Located in Houston, TX
Whimsical midcentury Italian Bitossi style hand decorated glazed terracotta figures of men’s playing musical instruments. Beautiful detail and colors on this lovely pair of Hollywood...
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1960s Italian Vintage Hollywood Regency Busts

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Terracotta

Hollywood Regency Neoclassical Style Parian Bust of Man Wearing a Turban
Located in New York, NY
Hollywood Regency neoclassical influenced large bust of a man wearing a turban. Made during the mid-20th century and unsigned. The piece is made of bisque or parian-ware and is in ex...
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Busts

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Plaster and Alabaster Marble Bust Sculpture by Giuseppe Bessi, Italy
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Giuseppe Bessi (1857-1922, Italy) Highly detailed plaster composite bust sculpture of David mounted on an alabaster/marble plinth base. Signed on the back “Prof. G. Bessi”. Giusepp...
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Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Busts

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Alabaster

Hollywood Regency busts for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Hollywood Regency busts for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage busts created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Hollywood Regency busts made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 busts differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $824 and tops out at $6,500 while the average work can sell for $1,950.

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