Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
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.
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Style: Hollywood Regency
Gold and Turquoise Ring
Located in North Miami, FL
18 K Yellow gold and turquoise Diamond accent ring. Weigh 11.3 grams. Size 5.5 ring.
Normal wear.
Category
1970s American Vintage Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Gold
Natural White Sea Coral Specimen
Located in San Diego, CA
A large natural white sea coral specimen, circa 1970s. The piece is in great condition and measures 7"W x 6.5"D x 5"H. #3593
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Large Sea Coral Specimen
Located in San Diego, CA
A large yellow (dyed) sea coral specimen, circa 1970s. The piece is in great condition and measures 8.5"W x 9"D x 6"H. #3592
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Large Natural White Sea Coral Specimen
Located in San Diego, CA
A large natural white sea coral specimen, circa 1970s. The piece is in great condition and measures 9.5"W x 7"D x 8"H. #3591
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Large Natural White Sea Coral Specimen
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare and large natural white sea coral specimen, circa 1970s. The piece is in great condition and measures 8"W x 6"D x 6.5"H. #3448
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Monumental Italian Hollywood Regency Solid Bronze Clam Shell
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a monumental Italian bronze clam shell sculpture. When examining the exterior, it almost appears to be a patinated bronze. The interior is a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Bronze
VIRGINIA METALCRAFTERS Brass Oskar J.W. Hansen Coleus Calavo Leaf Bowl 4-33
By Oskar Hansen
Located in Charlotte, NC
A leaf bowl sculpture by Oskar J Hansen for Virginia Metalcrafters, part of their leaf sculptures collection. Solid brass depicting four leaves of a Coleus plant. Made in Virginia, U...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Brass
1950s Hand Carved Cameo on Conch Shell of Mens' Faces
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Hand Carved Cameo on Conch Shell of Mens' Faces.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Pair of Organic Sculptural Sea Shells on Marble Bases by Les Hunter Designs
Located in San Diego, CA
A gorgeous pair of organic sculptural sea shells on white marble bases by Les Hunter Designs of California, circa 1970s. This glamorous pair has a real Hol...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Marble
Signed Hand Carved Cameo on Conch Shell
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful signed hand carved cameo on conch shell made in Italy, circa 1980s. The piece is in excellent condition and measures 5.5" W x 4.5" D x 3...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Large Organic Pink Coral Sculptural Specimen on Lucite Base
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful and rare large large pink coral organic specimen (Stylophora Pistillatta) mounted on a solid 1" thick polished lucite base, circa 1980s. The sculpture is in very good v...
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
1970’s Capiz Shell Flower Display
Located in Charleston, SC
I really do love these capiz faux flower arrangements. You usually find these hand crafted displays in a shell being used as the vase. But thi...
Category
1970s American Vintage Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
1950s Hand Carved Cameo of Dancing Women on Conch Seashell
Located in Tarrytown, NY
A beautiful hand carved cameo on conch seashell depicting dancing women made circa 1950s
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Category
1950s Italian Vintage Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Midcentury Hollywood Regency Blue Stone / Agate Table Grapes with Silver Leaves
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely set of mid-century Italian blue stone table grapes. The leaves are silver, and the set is in very good condition. They most. Likely d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Silver
Tessellated Bone Faux Tusks
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tessellated bone faux tusks in the style of Anthony Redmile.
Category
1980s Philippine Vintage Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Bone
Organic Modernist Sculptural Clam Shell on Lucite Base Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful organic sculptural clam shell on a solid Lucite base. This piece is glamorous and Classic. The oval base beautifully displays the ultra polished shell...
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell, Lucite
Large Italian Gilt Iron Floral Wall Sconce
Located in Redding, CT
Large Italian gilt iron floral wall sconce. Adorned with five elaborate tiger Lilly flowers. This unique sconce adds texture and depth to any w...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Iron
Mid 20th Century Concrete Discus Thrower Statue
Located in west palm beach, FL
Brilliant life size Greek discus thrower. Super impressive in person. Made of concrete and has a vintage patina. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Concrete
Peacock Pussy Pleaser Desk Accessory by Christopher Kreiling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The pussy pleaser desk accessory is both a luxury cat toy and a beautiful decorative item. The feather is set into a brass handle that fits into a solid ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Coastal Modern Large and Realistic Faux Seashell Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large scale cast faux seashell sculpture from the early 1970's. Very realistic and a coastal decorators dream.
Category
1970s American Vintage Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Plaster
Pair of Decorative Iridescent Ceramic 'Elephant Tusk' Horn
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant pair of 'Elephant Tusk' horn, made of iridescent ceramic, mounted on ceramic base.
Decorative ornaments for your desk, dresser or in front ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Ceramic
Pyrite Fool's Gold Sphere Peru Natural Specimen
Located in Forney, TX
A visually striking Peruvian Pyrite sphere! Fairly large and heavy, this massive sphere of brillant metallic Pyrite is a study in duality, with a large section of the exterior surfac...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Pyrite
Blue Coral Organic Sculptural Specimen on Lucite Base
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful blue coral organic specimen mounted on a solid 1.5" thick wavy Lucite base, circa 1980s.
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
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Wicker and Iron Coat Hook by Orange
By Orange
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Iron and wicker coat hook by Orange Furniture. Made-to-order.
Beautiful midcentury style!
Four in stock.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Wicker
Large Natural Amethyst Plate Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large scale natural amethyst specimen originating from Brazil. Crystals from Brazil are most often found as radiating masses, with individual crystals appearing as pyramids. This e...
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15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Antique Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
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Two White Coral Specimens Mounted on Lucite
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here we have branch coral, bird’s nest coral (SOLD), and Pacific Elkhorn coral in their natural form, gloriously displayed on Lucite bases, adding a bright and chic presence to any i...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
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Coral
Pair of Circular Glass and Brass Display Shelves, 20th Century, European
Located in London, GB
A pair of circular glass and brass shelves, for display or storage, second half of the 20th century, unsigned.
The shelves were found in Europe, and were perhaps used for shop displ...
Category
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Brass
H 4.41 in W 13.43 in D 14.02 in
Giant Natural South Seas Clam Shell Specimen
Located in Bradenton, FL
Authentic giant clam shell specimen with its iconic sculptural form and sea inspired colors and textures.
Category
20th Century Asian Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Monumental 1970s Decorative Hollywood Regency Solid Brass Unicorn Horse
By Sarreid Ltd.
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...
Category
1970s Indian Vintage Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Brass
Gothic Revival Fireplace with its Hood and Carved Salamander, Witch and Ermine
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Exceptional oak neo-Gothic fireplace and hood. The uprights sides of the fireplace are composed of two columns with capitals foliage patterns, all surmounted by a reserve on which is carved an ermine (heraldic symbol). The lintot of the hearth features a mascaron representing a witch's face carved in high relief with on each side a pattern of parchments. The sculpture on the panelled hood represents a salamander. The salamander is a mythical animal capable of living in fire and extinguishing it. It is a symbol used especially in alchemy and heraldry, it is also the emblem of the King of France François 1er...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Oak
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H 97.64 in W 71.46 in D 22.64 in
Extraordinary Pair Of Hollywood Regency Stone And Bronze Medusa Busts
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From Greek Mythology, the only Mortal of the infamous three Gorgons, Medusa, with her Hair in Braided Bronze Snakes. The Magnificent and rare large decorative shaped plaques of Medusa Busts...
Category
1930s Vintage Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Large Natural White Coral Reef Specimen #4
Located in Bradenton, FL
A rare natural white sea coral specimen. Color is a natural white. Flat underside for easy display. This specimen is a great size for displaying in any...
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Large Labradorite Specimen
Located in New York, NY
Large polished labradorite specimen. Labradorite displays an iridescent optical effect (or schiller) known as labradorescence. Labradorite is also...
Category
2010s Australian Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Natural Red Pipe Coral Specimen
Located in Bradenton, FL
Natural specimen of red coral reef. Color is a natural ruby red Flat underside for easy display. This specimen is a great size for displaying in any decor.
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Large Natural White Coral Reef Specimen #6
Located in Bradenton, FL
A rare natural white sea coral specimen. Color is a natural white. Flat underside for easy display. This specimen is a great size for displaying in any...
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
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Coral
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Pyrite Fool's Gold Sphere Peru Natural Specimen
Located in Forney, TX
A visually striking Peruvian Pyrite sphere! Fairly large and heavy, this massive sphere of brillant metallic Pyrite is a study in duality, with a large section of the exterior surfac...
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15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Pyrite
Brass Ans Aluminum Palm Tree, in the Mood of Maison Jensen, Italy, 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
A beautiful brass and aluminium sculpture in the shape of a palm tree dating from the 1970s. The work of cutting, soldering and finishing with a blowtorch, which gives the brass nuan...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Tessellated Fossil Coral and Horn Faux Elephant Tusks by Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Maitland Smith faux elephant tusks made of tessellated fossil coral and horn with brass details. Each tusk is 58" high, 12.5" deep and 17" wide.
Category
1980s Philippine Vintage Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Limestone
Prehistoric Fossilized Ammonte
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Prehistoric fossilized ammonite on custom metal base.
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Large Natural White Sea Coral Specimen
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare and large natural white sea coral specimen, circa 1970s. The piece is in great condition and measures 8.5"W x 8"D x 5"H. #2619
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Blue Coral Organic Sculptural Specimen on Lucite Base
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful blue coral organic specimen mounted on a solid 1.5" thick wavy Lucite base, circa 1980s.
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Pair of Carol Stupell Rock Crystal Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of glamorous rock crystal lamps, designed by Carole Stupell, American, circa 1950s. They retain their original curvaceous silk shades. They have been rewired and are ready to us...
Category
1950s American Vintage Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal, Metal
Massive Sculptural Giant South Pacific Clam Shell with Shells and Starfish
Located in San Diego, CA
A massive sculptural giant south Pacific Ocean clam shell (Tridacna gigas) with decorative shells and starfish, circa 20th century. This magnificent piece is in very good condition ...
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20th Century Asian Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Tall Decorator Brass Palm Tree Attributed to Maison Jansen Hollywood Regency
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large brass palm tree sure to take your interior space to the next level. The was purchased in the 1980s for over $8000 and is. Single family owner. Great patina to the brass which...
Category
1980s American Vintage Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 108 in W 72 in D 72 in
Quartz Crystal Specimen on Lucite Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Quartz crystal cluster specimen on vintage lucite base. Crystal simply rest upon lucite plinth. Lucite base measures: 12” W X 8” D X 2” H.
Category
1970s American Vintage Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal
Beautiful Natural Patina, Clam Shell, Vide Poche, Bowl
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a vide poche, in a white color. It is a clam shell from Africa.
Category
20th Century African Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
White Ceramic Monkey Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Large Italian white glazed terracotta Chimpanzees with bananas on hands sculpture.
Shows minor wear consistent with age.
Measurements: 26.75” High, 20” Wide, 18” Deep.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Terracotta
Hollywood Regency natural specimens for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Hollywood Regency natural specimens 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 natural specimens created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, wall decorations, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with shell, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Hollywood Regency natural specimens made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original natural specimens, popular names associated with this style include Christopher Kreiling Studio, Claude Victor Boeltz, Oskar Hansen, and Virginia Metalcrafters. 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 natural specimens differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $135 and tops out at $5,489 while the average work can sell for $628.
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