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.
Pair of Brass Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Cannisters
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful pair of brass Hollywood regency faux bamboo cannisters, circa 1970s. The cannisters are in very good vintage condition with a great patina and measure 4.5"W x 4"D x 7.25...
Brass
Modern silver-plated apple-shaped decorative box, Christofle, France, 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Modern silver-plated apple-shaped decorative box Christofle, France, 1970s Silver-plated brass Marked on the base. H 13 cm - 12 cm diam. Conditions: very good, small dent near t...
Silver Plate
Huge Bvlgari China Lacquer Jewelry Le Gemme Box
By Bulgari
Located in Munich, DE
We present to you a beautiful large Chinese lacquer gemstone box from the traditional jewelry brand Bvlgari in excellent condition. This high-quali...
Brass
1980s Vintage Maitland Smith Tessellated Black Beige Stone Brass Rectangular Box
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer this striking Maitland Smith decorative box, circa 1980s. The substantial rectangular form is clad in deep black stone with contrasting brass trim, creat...
Stone, Brass
Hollywood Regency Faux Inlaid Bone and Brass Box in the Style of Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage Hollywood Regency faux inlaid bone and brass box in the style of Maitland Smith, circa 1970s. The box is in good vintage condition and measures 12.375"W x 8.375"...
Brass
Lucite and Tortoise shell Trinket Box by Philippe Cheverny Hollywood Regency
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exude elegance and sophistication with this exquisite Lucite and Tortoise shell Trinket Box by Philippe Cheverny. Crafted with the highest quality materials and meticulous attention ...
Lucite
Carved Acanthus Motif Wooden Box, Surreal Tony Duquette Style, 1940s
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Whimsical carved wooden box with radiating acanthus-leaf motif, circa 1930s-40s. The lid blossoms outward in a dynamic sunburst pattern, resting on exuberantly scrolled acanthus feet...
Mahogany
Maitland Smith Oval Jewelry Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Maitland Smith attributed oval jewelry decorative box made of tessellated black and pink stone in the form of a bowtie ribbon with brass accents and velvet interior.
Stone
Set of Three Macassar Ebony and Lucite Jewelry Boxes
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of three Macassar Ebony and Lucite jewelry boxes. Measures: Large box 9"by 9" by 3.75". Medium 7" by 7" by 3.25". Small 5" by 5" by 3.25".
Lucite, Macassar
Vintage Two Drawer Wooden Storage Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant vintage hexagonal waste basket is a sophisticated example of Italian decorative design from the late 20th century. Crafted with a solid wood frame, the piece features si...
Cane, Rattan
Tessellated Penshell Jewelry Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tessellated horn and pen shell jewelry box attributed to Maitland Smith
Shell
$275Sale Price|26% Off
Faux Tessellated Tortoiseshell Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Box by Maitland-Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage jewelry box in faux tessellated tortoise shell with mother-of-pearl and Abolone shell edge, circa 1970s. Simple, elegant and unique. Bin #N Jj
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
Maitland Smith Jewelry Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Maitland Smith decorative jewelry box made of two tone tessellated pen shell with brass detailing.
Shell
Jewelry Box in Exotic Tigers Eye
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Decorative jewelry box in tessellated exotic tigers eye with velvet interior.
Precious Stone
Penshell and Horn box style of Karl Springer
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A beautifully proportioned arched-top box, expertly crafted and clad in tessellated penshell and horn inlay, arranged in a pattern that evokes the warm, organic elegance of tortoises...
Horn, Shell
Gabriella Crespi Box / Signed
Located in Munich, DE
Rare signed piece by Gabriella Crespi.
Metal
Chapman Manufacturing Brass and Travertine Decorative Box, 1987, USA
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous 1980s brass letter box with a tessalated travertine lid. Lid adorned with an oversized stylized brass artichoke finial.
Travertine, Brass
$725 / set
Pair of Oval Frosted Lidded Glass Boxes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of oval lidded frosted glass boxes. The pair are unique and very versatile, for use from the vanity to your work station or desk... holding rin...
Glass
A Beautiful Antique French Dore Bronze Mounted Red Crystal Box
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful Antique French Dore Bronze Mounted Red Crystal Box This French red crystal box is formed as an elongated rectangular casket with rounded corners and a gently domed lid. ...
Crystal, Bronze
Vintage Multicolor Tessellated Stone Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exuding refined Postmodern elegance, this vintage keepsake box is crafted from seamlessly fitted tessellated cream stone tiles forming a sleek, geometric silhouette. The lift-off lid...
Stone
Vintage Boho Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Apple Lidded Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Playful sophistication meets masterful craftsmanship in this vintage Maitland Smith tessellated stone apple box. Handcrafted in signature inlaid marble with vibrant tones of russet, ...
Stone, Brass, Enamel
Vintage Italian Leather Embossed “Bertha” Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant Italian leather box exudes mid-century sophistication and Old World charm. Handcrafted in Italy, the box features a rich, deep oxblood leather exterior adorned with intr...
Leather
Hollywood regency white ceramic bucket, Italy, ca. 1970
Located in Firenze, IT
Hollywood regency white ceramic bucket Italy, ca. 1970 Brass, ceramic Label on the top H 38.5 x diam. 37.5 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use
Brass
Bamboo Game Box with Silver Closure, Hollywood Regency Style, 1960s
Located in Catania, IT
1960s large box made of bamboo and wood b the I top is hinged with a sterling silver front closure.
Sterling Silver
Elegant Wood and Brass Decorative Box, Hollywood Regency Style, 1960s
Located in Catania, IT
Elegant wooden box with solid brass handle. The box is covered by small square pieces lacquered wood *There's a tiny bit of lacquer missing noticeable only when lifting the lid, ple...
Brass
Handsome English Burlwood Humidor With Polished Finish, Brass Campaign PullsChic
Located in Buchanan, MI
Great Holliday Gift! Handsome English Burlwood Humidor With Polished Finish, Brass Campaign Pulls
Walnut
Vintage Boho Hand Painted Faux Malachite Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning example of artisanal craftsmanship, this vintage decorative box channels the opulent allure of natural malachite. The piece is beautifully hand-painted with vibrant, undul...
Wood, Paint