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.
Elegant One of a Kind Massive Brass Sculpture and Vase by Marc d’Haenens, Signed
Located in Voorburg, NL
A truly eye-catching, unusual massive brass sculpture which incorporates a vase as well. The sculptural part, which is an almost floral shaped brass base, holding a very thick Italian glass vessel...
Brass
Vintage Cast Concrete Foo Dogs - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These sophisticated vintage Foo Dogs (Imperial Guardian Lions) offer a refined take on classic Chinoiserie motifs. Hand-cast in durable concrete with a crisp white finish, this pair ...
Concrete
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
Vintage Boho Italian Glazed Ceramic Fennel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage Italian majolica fennel bulb is an exquisite piece of trompe l’oeil ceramic art, expertly handcrafted to replicate the organic form of the garden vegetable. The sculptur...
Ceramic
Large Glazed Ceramic Vase, Mid-20th Century, France, Circa 1950s, 23"
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exceptional French ceramic vase from the 1950s, featuring a rich green glaze and three elegant gilt handles. Its bold scale and refined decorative accents make it a striking state...
Ceramic
Vintage Boho Italian Glazed Ceramic.Gold Rings Cache Pot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your tabletops with the timeless glamour of mid-century Italy using this chic vintage ceramic cachepot. Defined by its crisp, bright white glaze, the vessel features a classic...
Gold Leaf
Boho Artisan Pigmented Plaster Scagliola Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your tabletop vignettes with this striking Boho Chic scagliola bowl, a captivating example of artistic craftsmanship. Featuring a mesmerizing hand-painted marbled design in e...
Agate
Vintage Boho Original Cast Bronze Bust of Paul Newman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This compelling vintage bronze bust captures the essence of a distinguished figure, resting elegantly on a sleek black wood plinth. The "Boho" style hints at an artistic, free-spirit...
Bronze
Vintage Regency Band Solid Glass Sphere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of refined vintage charm to your space with this captivating Vintage Regency Band Solid Glass Sphere. Featuring a rich amber hue with intricate cut glass detailing encirc...
Glass