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Hollywood Regency Folk Art

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
Colorful Painted Carousel Style Rocking Horse
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A remarkable large scale painted rocking horse decorated in the manner of a carousel horse. The white horse with brown mane and tail wears a red saddle on a blue blanket. The rump is decorated with a blond female mask flanked by pink and white dogwood flowers, the breast with the same flowers. With inset plastic colored faceted stones overall. With two brass twisted rods mounted on the white rocker...
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Pair of Majolica Ceramic Pelican Birds in Yellow Cream and Black, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of tall handmade hand-painted ceramic majolica pelican birds. Each bird is glazed in cream, yellow and black. This pair will be fabulous to display on a bookshelf or foyer tab...
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

1930’s Louis Vuitton Monogram Cabin Trunk for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A well worn and well-used Vuitton Cabin Trunk from the Golden Age of Travel bearing the marks, tears and losses of a well-travelled piece. Worn label insi...
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1930s European Vintage Hollywood Regency Folk Art

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Brass

Exclusive Set of Extra Large ‘Bambi’ Brass Deer Sculptures, France, 1970s
Located in Voorburg, NL
Exclusive and graceful brass extra large set of Deer designed in the 1970s in France. Large and solid brass ‘Bambi’ sculpture in an excellent vintage condi...
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Folk Art

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Brass

Hollywood Regency Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Ceramic Lamp in Green and White
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Monumental tall Hollywood Regency ceramic table lamp. This beautiful piece is in white or cream, with hand painted green bamboo detail at the sides. A deep brown wood base is affixed...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Folk Art

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Brass

Pair of French Plaster and Lacquered Hollywood Regency Period Mirrors
Located in Wichita, KS
Pair of French Hollywood Regency period mirrors with nicely patinated plaster and lacquer frames and original, nicely foxed mirror plates.
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Folk Art

Materials

Mirror, Plaster

Round White Ceramic Candleholder in Basketweave Rope Pattern, Spain
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Round ceramic vessel fashioned in a rope or basketweave pattern. Four scrolled feet. Made in Spain. Specifications: 5.25" diameter 4" tall ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

2 Hollywood Regency Vintage White Bleached Handwoven Wicker & Beaded Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of charming Bohemian Chic bleached white handwoven wicker table lamps with beaded shades. Brass Hardware for secure daily use. US Wiring and each Lamp takes 1 regular or LED Bul...
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1980s American Vintage Hollywood Regency Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Ebony Game, Card Table, Louis XVI Style, Bronze Mounted
Located in Manhasset, NY
This exquisite Hollywood Regency style ebony game or card table is a stunning blend of style and functionality. One side features a beautifully finished checkerboard top, perfect for...
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Stunning Wood Carved Sun Face Sunburst Wall Sculpture Decoration 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful wooden handcrafted Sun Face Wall Decoration Sculpture. Made in Germany by a wood worker in the 1930's or older. For safe and better shipping options the Sunbeams can be rem...
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1930s German Vintage Hollywood Regency Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Trivet by David Marshall, Spain, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and large brutalist trivet designed and created by the artist David Marshall in the 70s in Spain. bronze and aluminum structure. Rare design object that will decorate your int...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Hollywood Regency Folk Art

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Bronze

Mid Century Hollywood Regency Brass Parrot on Perch Sculptural Wall Mirror
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish and whimsy, this sculptural wall mirror will add style and fun to your décor. Ideal for that unique touch of style in those unexpected areas of your home. Bohemian and glamou...
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1970s Indian Vintage Hollywood Regency Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Mural, Oil on Canvas, P. Comstock, "Linger Longer Bar, " 1935
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fantastic and extraordinary artwork with historical and artistic importance. Mural titled "Linger Longer Bar" signed and dated by artist P. Comstock on bottom right. Depicting a multitude of well known cartoon characters of the era including Mickey and Minnie, Popeye and Olive Oyl, Little Orphan Annie and a virtual Who’s Who of early 20th Century Cartoon...
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1930s American Vintage Hollywood Regency Folk Art

Materials

Paint

Mid-20th Century Terracotta Figural Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-20th Century terracotta or clay figural sculpture. This vintage terra cotta sculpture depicts a man seated playing a musical instrument.
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Folk Art

Materials

Clay

Large Painted Decorative Wood And Metal “Etoile” Sign
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Decorative sign. In separate white painted metal capital letters with applied mirror fleur-de-lis motifs on the ends on a gray painted wood ground. Dimensions: 74" L, 2" D, 12 1/...
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Rare Large Vintage Laurel & Hardy Poster, "The Dancing Masters"
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rare version of the original theatrical release poster for the black and white 1943 movie by 20th century fox. The frame obscures a name lower right. This one is the same image as...
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1940s Vintage Hollywood Regency Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Green Floral Fabric Placemats and Napkins, Set of 6
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Set of six floral mint green cloth placemats and matching napkins. A wonderful accent to a table setting, each set includes one placemat with a matching napkin. A mint green scallope...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Folk Art

Materials

Fabric

Hollywood Regency Style Wrought Iron Faux Bamboo Tall Standing Shaving Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hollywood Regency Style Wrought Iron Faux Bamboo Tall Standing Shaving Mirror with Wooden Shelf. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 69" H x 18" W x 18" D. Glass approx 12" diameter.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Pink and White Crackle Painted Art Glass Vase
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pretty pink crackled glass vase with pink and white marbled stylized painted squiggles around the body. This piece is very thick and will be fab...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Folk Art

Materials

Paint, Art Glass, Glass

Yellow Floral Fabric Placemats and Napkins, Set of 5 Napkins 6 Placemats
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Set of six floral pale yellow cloth placemats and 5 matching napkins. A wonderful accent to a table setting, each set includes one placemat with a matching napkin. A light yellow scalloped edge lines the outside of each placemat. At the bottom left, flowers are handstitched onto a white linen background. Under the flower, is an opening which holds the matching napkin. Set of 6 placemats...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Folk Art

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Fabric

Vintage Toy Soldier Waving Wire Statue
Located in Atlanta, GA
This charming Mid-Century toy soldier statue in a bronze finish is waving and on springs so playfully bounces around and sways. He would make an amazing...
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Folk Art

Materials

Metal

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Saxbo Eva Stæhr Nielsen Signed Large Green Glazed Danish Pottery Table Lamp
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French Turn of the Century Hand Carved Tramp Art Folk Mirror with Raised Motifs
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Mid-Century Modern Drip Glaze Studio Ceramic Pottery Table Lamp
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic piece, beautifully colored and designed. Caught our eye right away. Would stand out in about any setting, modern or otherwise. Comes as shown. Needs lamp shade. ...
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Teotihuacan Ceramic Head Fragment
Located in Chicago, IL
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Vintage Mexican Tonala Pottery Hand Painted Bird
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Mexican Tonala hand painted pottery bird Folk Art. Flora de la Cruz Acapulco Gro Mexico hand painted bird dove ceramic. Warm earth tone polych...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Hollywood Regency Folk Art

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Antique Carved Painted Wooden Childs Rocking Horse
Located in Forney, TX
A charming and whimsical hand carved and painted wooden and fur fabric rocking horse with untouched, unrestored, elegantly aged patina. Very unique pattern and beautiful complime...
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Mid century modern Wicker and Bamboo Rocking Horse
Located in Weesp, NL
Bamboo and wicker mid century modern rocking horse Adorable rocking horse in great condition produced by Rohe Noordwolde, the Netherlands in the 1960s. Measurements: H 74 x W 40 x L...
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Late 19th Century Hand Carved And Painted Wooden Carousel Horse Head
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Hand-carved and painted massive wooden horse head, late 19th century, probably from a small carousel or children's toy. Very nice patina through peeling paint and wear.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Hollywood Regency Folk Art

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Wood

Mexican Tonala Pottery Hand Painted Bird Folk Art
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Hollywood Regency Folk Art

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Previously Available Items
Beautiful Antique Windsor Wooden Chair, 19th Century, England
Located in Nuernberg, DE
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19th Century English Antique Hollywood Regency Folk Art

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Vintage French Art Deco Style Sculpture of Brass Ibex Antelope
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage French Art Deco Style Sculpture of Brass Ibex Antelope. Beautiful elegant art Deco Hollywood Regency style cast brass ram, gazelle ant...
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Folk Art

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Brass

Vintage Majolica Italy Camel Meiselman Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Majolica Italy Camel Sculpture. Meiselman Imports hand painted ceramic sculpture camel. whimsical decorative majolica ceramic of a camel by Me...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Folk Art

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Handcrafted Ceramic Cat, Italy, 1970s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large size handcrafted ceramic cat, Italy, 1970s. Midcentury vintage tall striking kitsch kitty cat figure in ceramic glazed and hand-painted with flowers and a bird on her body. T...
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Folk Art

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Pink and Cream Geometric African Stone Marble Complete Chess Set, Kenya
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A complete chess set in pink and cream stone. This board will make a lovely addition to any coffee table or game table. The board is created from a thin stone and decorated with pink square chess...
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20th Century Kenyan Hollywood Regency Folk Art

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Hollywood Regency Style Pair of Philippines Pendants Woven with Sea Shells
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Original and distinctive pair of Philippines pendants in Hollywood Regency style; they are each made up of more than a thousand shells patiently mounted one by one on a wire frame of typically oriental design; pretty white shells belonging to the coniforms family prevail, while the darker ones are the well-known cyprae; these two objects represent the skill, ingenuity, meticulousness, and patience of Eastern artisans, in fact, they were created in the Philippines between 1970 and 1979 in a small workshop on the island of Cebu in the central Visayas region. They can be used (even outdoors) as dreamcatchers, spirit banishers, or talismans, but also when the wind simply makes them move you can enjoy an ear-pleasing sound that soothes the soul and body; they can also be original indoor chandeliers, ours are already electrified with a light point (see photo), however, more can easily be added. For much of history, shells played a vital role for humans; they were used in everything from money to art. Early Stone Age humans used shells to decorate their jewelry, houses, and boats. In many tropical countries, tribes used shells as currency. The Incas buried shells with their dead. Throughout history, architects and artists incorporated a variety of symbolism into their works, including precisely the shell. Among the ruins at Pompeii, shells used...
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Early Sergio Bustamante Parrot
Located in Highland, IN
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Early Sergio Bustamante Parrot
Early Sergio Bustamante Parrot
H 39.75 in W 19.25 in D 10.5 in
Large Hollywood Regency Italian Ceramic Hand-Painted Giraffe Sculpture, Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A very large eye-catching ceramic giraffe sculpture in brown, black, and cream. Style this unique sculpture in a child's room, foyer, or by a fireplace to bring a dash of whimsy to a...
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Two Large Throw Pillows with Tropical Jungle Boogie Monkeys
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Two large vintage throw pillows with tropical jungle monkeys playing in coconut palm tree print design. Pair of Venetian style pillows with monkeys banan...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Folk Art

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Hollywood Regency folk art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Hollywood Regency folk art 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 folk art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Hollywood Regency folk art made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original folk art, popular names associated with this style include Sergio Bustamante, Charles Looff Or C.W. Parker, Louis Vuitton, and Meiselman Imports. 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 folk art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $200 and tops out at $46,000 while the average work can sell for $788.

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