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Hollywood Regency Bookends

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 of Rare Solid Brass Libertas & Justitia Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of rare solid brass "Libertas & Justitia" collectible bookends with legends by Aristotle and Thomas Jefferson manufactured by Virginia Metalcrafters, circa 1996. The b...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

1970's Rare Pair of Bookends Classic Antique books with Gold Trim by Borghese
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Antique books , bookends by Borghese circa 1970's , elegant and unique in a very Fornasetti style .
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Metal

Pair of Vintage Cast Brass Swan Bookends, Art Deco Style
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage brass swan bookends feature highly detailed heads and wings that are juxtaposed with polished surfaces of the necks and backs. Variety of ...
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Mid-20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

Pair of Brass Verdigris Patina "Sea Horse" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of brass verdigris patina "Sea Horse" bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters, circa 1990s. The bookends are in good vintage condition with a nice patina; they measure 6.25...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

Vintage Pair of Japanese Porcelain Foo Dog / Lion Sculptures / Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of vintage Japanese porcelain foo dog / lion sculptures / bookends, circa 1960s. The set is in very good vintage condition with no cips or cracks and measures 12"W x 5"D...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Porcelain

Maitland Smith Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Chinese blanc de chine porcelain elephant bookends designed by Maitland-Smith. Retains original labels as pictured. Measurements are for each piece.
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20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Porcelain

Pair of Brass "Doors to Library of Congress" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of rare solid brass "Humanitas & Intellectus" collectible bookends with "The Doors to the Library of Congress" on the frontside manufactured by Virginia Metalcrafters,...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

Pair Brass Tassel Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Brass Tassel Bookends. Nice weight to hold a stack of books. Good overall condition. Dark and light spots are reflection. Hand polished.
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20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

Pair Brass Sailboat Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Brass Sailboat bookends. Books sit on top of brass bottoms to hold a shelves worth of books. Good overall condition, some slight patina. Thin pad on bottom to protect surfaces. Any d...
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20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

Pair Brass Clam Shell Seashell Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Pair brass clam shell seashell bookends. Good condition. Thin felt and "Made In Korea" stickers on bottoms Ready to use.
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20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

Pair of Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Scroll Bookends by Borghese
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning pair of majestic scroll bookends in a gold gilt finish on a faux black marble base by Borghese of Italy, circa 1950s. They are in very good vintage condition and are made of...
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Metal

Vintage Brass Clam Shell Seashell Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Vintage brass clam shell seashell bookends. Good condition. Has nice weight to hold a stack of books. Hand polished, ready to use.
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

Large Pair Brass Clam Shell Seashell Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Large Pair brass clam shell seashell bookends. Good condition. Hand polished. Light and dark spots are reflection only. Ready to use.
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20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

Brass Gazelle on Lucite Mount Antelope Bookends a Pair 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This exquisite pair of Art Deco Revival brass gazelle bust bookends, mounted on amber Lucite bases, embodies the elegance of Hollywood Regency style. Crafted in the 1950s, these poli...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

Vintage Brass Mallard Duck Head Bookends Sarreid Style 1950's A Pair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Polished Brass Duck Bookends Sarreid Ltd Style 1950's A Pair. Vintage pair of polished cast solid brass duck head bookends. Pair of Mid-Century Modern...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

Vintage Brass Clam Shell Seashell Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Vintage brass clam shell seashell bookends. Good condition. Has nice weight to hold a stack of books. Great for your beach house! Any dark areas are r...
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

Tessellated Stone Pear Sculpture Bookend
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tessellated salmon color stone pear sculpture / bookend with brass detailing in the manner of Maitland Smith
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1980s Philippine Vintage Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Multi-gemstone

Brass and Chrome Golf Club Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Set of brass and chrome golf bookends featuring brass club and ball with nice detail. Thin foam on bottom to prevent scratching. Great for the golfer or man cave or she shed...
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass, Chrome

Pair of Vintage Brass "Flaming Torches" Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of vintage brass "Flaming Torches" bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends are in good vintage condition with a nice patina; they measure 5.5"W x 5"D x 9.5"H, and have a g...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

Vintage Brass Clam Shell Seashell Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Vintage clam shell seashell bookends. Good condition. Has nice size to hold a stack of books. Great for your beach house! Any dark areas are reflect...
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20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

Pair Postmodern Brass Sailboat Bookends or Sculptures, Nautical Desktop
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of heavy patinated brass sailboat bookends made in Taiwan, probably for export, likely in the 1980s. Also great as simple sculptures or display pieces in a coastal home. Very ...
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1980s Taiwanese Vintage Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

Pair Brass Sailboat Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Brass Sailboat bookends. Nice detail in casting, heavy weight with substantial feel. Holds a shelves worth of books. Good condition, some slight patina. Thin pad on bottom to protect...
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20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

Brass and Chrome Golf Club Bookends QUICK SHIP
Located in New York, NY
Set of brass and chrome golf bookends featuring brass club and ball with nice detail. Thin foam on bottom to prevent scratching. Great for the golfer or man cave or she shed. Very go...
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass, Chrome

Vintage 1940s Pair of Sculptural Elephant Bookends in Solid Brass
By Dorothy Draper, Paul Williams, Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and unique pair of sculptural elephant brass bookends. This beautiful pair comes from the 1940s. The solid sculpted pair weights 5.1 pounds each, making this pair not only incredibly beautiful but solid in presence. Each piece is full of detail presenting each elephant sculpture standing on a pedestal in golden glory...
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1940s Chinese Vintage Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

Pair Brass Conch Shell Seashell Nautilus Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Brass nautical conch shell bookends. Nice detail in casting, heavy weight with substantial feel. Holds a shelves worth of books. Good condition, some slight patina. Thin pad on botto...
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20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Patinated Brass Duck Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Nicely patinated solid brass bookends, duck heads, circa the 1970s.
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20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

Pair of Lucerne Lion Bookends by HPI
Located in San Diego, CA
A regal pair of "Lucerne Lion" with shield bookends by HPI, circa 1992. The pair is in great vintage condition and our made of what I believe to be a heav...
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Resin

Coppia di Fermalibri in Acciaio e Ottone - Italia - Anni '70
Located in Milano, IT
Originale coppia di fermalibri nello stile di Gabriella Crespi, realizzati con pesanti elementi di acciaio sui quali sono fissati due colombi in ottone massiccio stampato. I volatili...
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1970s Italian Vintage Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass, Steel

Pair of Vintage Brass Ibex Bookends
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Vintage Brass Ibex Bookends. Our large pair of Hollywood Regency brass ibex bookends are substantial and can hold large scale or heavy books. Beaut...
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1960s Vintage Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Faux Tassel Bookend or Doorstop - 1970s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A Hollywood Regency brass tassel motif bookend. Created from heavy brass, this piece will be a wonderful way to hold up your favorite books on a bookshelf in a beautiful way. The piece depicts two large faux tassels with round balls on top. The back is smooth and the underside features a soft rubber that protects the surface that it rests on. We love the idea of using it as a bookend, but also as a doorstop. What a great way to add Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency to a space! For other brass pieces, please see our other listings which include bookends, statues, and decorative paper weights...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

1950s Hollywood Regency Solid Polished Brass Bookends Asian Fan Shaped
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1950s Hollywood Regency Solid Polished Brass Asian Fan Shaped Bookends. These are stunning and highly decorative set of fan form bookends. Circa 1950s. A Fine Pair of Brass Fan Booke...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

Pair of Brass "The Stallion" Horse Head Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of rare solid brass "The Stallion" horse head bookends manufactured by Virginia Metalcrafters, circa 1954. The bookends are in good vintage condition with a few small...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

Ritts Astrolite Lucite Bookends
Located in Highland, IN
This beautiful pair of thick faceted lucite bookends by Ritts is part of their "Astrolite" line. 6"h X 4"w X 2.75"d
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1970s American Vintage Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Lucite

Midcentury Hollywood Regency Brass Rams Head Book Ends
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A heavy solid brass pair of ram's head book ends circa 1960s. Probably Italian or French. Nice warm patina.
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1960s Italian Vintage Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

Pair of Solid Brass Newport Pineapple Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in San Diego, CA
A very good looking pair of solid polished brass pineapple bookends, by Virginia Metalcrafters circa 1970s.
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

Hollywood Regency Solid Brass Clam Shell Bookends, a Pair India
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of two solid brass clam shell bookends. This set would be wonderful on a desk, bookshelf or dressing table. Dimensions: 6.5" Tall 5"...
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20th Century Indian Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

Pair of Brass "Doors to Library of Congress" Bookends by Virginia Metalcrafters
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of rare solid brass "Humanitas & Intellectus" collectible bookends with "The Doors to the Library of Congress" on the frontside manufactured by Virginia Metalcrafters,...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

Vintage Cast Brass Owl Figurine Sculpture Bookends Mid-Century Modern 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Cast Brass Owl Figurine Sculpture Bookends Mid-Century Modern a Pair. Detailed Pair of solid brass book ends in the shape of owl sculptures. Pair of owl bookends in cast br...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

Solid Brass Duck Bookends by Valenti Spain, 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Huge and heavy brass bookends made by Valenti in the 1970s They look a sculpture and will bring glamour to your home.
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1970s Spanish Vintage Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

Brass Hollywood Regency Sheaf of Wheat Bookends or Door Stops - A Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful Hollywood Regency-style pair of brass sheaf of wheat bookends or door stops. Created from brass, this set will be fabulous on a bookshelf holding up your favorite books. ...
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

Polished Solid Brass Mallard Duck Head Bookends Sarreid Style 1950's A Pair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Polished Brass Duck Bookends Sarreid Ltd Style 1950's A Pair. Vintage pair of polished cast solid brass duck head bookends. Pair of Mid-Centur...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

Pair Brass Seashell Nautilus Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Brass nautical bookends. Nice detail in casting, heavy weight with substantial feel. Holds a shelves worth of books. Felt on bottoms as shown. Good condition, some light patina. Grea...
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20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

Pair of Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt "Book" Bookends by Borghese
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of "book" bookends in a gold gilt finish on a faux green leather covers by Borghese of Italy, circa 1970s. The pair is in great vintage condition and our made of cas...
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Plaster

Huge Pair of Vintage Polished Brass Duck Bookends by Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Houston, TX
Large pair of Hollywood Regency polished brass bookends by Sarreid Ltd. This handsome pair of brass bookends is the largest size we have seen. Dimensions: 10" H, 7.25" D and 5.5" W. They are in great condition and date to the 1960s. This pair of Sarried brass...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

Pair of Bookends Happy Chic White Arrow
Located in San Diego, CA
Jonathan Adler bookends happy chic Katie white arrow in white plaster finish.
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Plaster

1970s Solid Cast Patinated Brass Pineapple Bookends Hollywood Regency
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabolous pair of solid cast patinated brass pineapple bookends, circa 1970s nice patina it can be polished more.
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

Mid-Century Brass and Leather Horse Head Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking pair of vintage brass and leather horse head bookends, circa 1970s. The bookends are in good vintage condition with a beautiful patina and measure 8.25"W x 4"D x 8.25"H. Perfect for your mid-century or Hollywood Regency decor...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

Pair of Vintage Polished Cast Brass Swan Bookends, circa 1950
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage pair of polished cast brass Swan bookends, circa 1950. Very sturdy and heavy. Great for holding up books on a bookshelf or as paper weights...
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1950s German Vintage Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

Pair of Vintage Brass and Wood Stag Bookends
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of vintage brass and wood stag bookends. Great tall pair of Hollywood Regency brass and wood stag or deer bookends. These handsome mid-century booke...
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1960s Vintage Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

Pair of Cathay Frosted Lu Tung Imperial Glass Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare pair of Lu Tung frosted glass by Imperial glass designed by Virginia Evans.
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Glass

Vintage Brass Horse Head Sculpture / Bookend
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Brass Horse Bust on a marble base
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1970s Unknown Vintage Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Marble, Brass

Pair of Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Lion Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning pair of majestic lion bookends in a gold gilt finish on a faux black marble base in the style of Borghese of Italy, circa 1970s. The pair is in great vintage condition and o...
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Plaster

1970s Italian Gilt Brass Setter Dog Door Stop or Bookend
Located in Carimate, Como
Vintage 1970s Italian stylish brass doorstop, with great design representing a seated setter, realistically cast and modeled to elegantly stopping your door. The dog is fixed on a ca...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Brass

Pair of Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Lion Bookends by Borghese
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning pair of majestic lion bookends in a gold gilt finish on a faux black marble base by Borghese of Italy, circa 1960s. The pair is in great vintage condition and our made of ca...
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Metal

Hand Carved Wood Pair of Bookends Lions Heads by Sarreid Spain
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of rare and beautiful hand carved bookends by Sarreid, Made in Spain, circa 1970s. With a whitewash finish.
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20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Wood

Striking Pair of Hand-Carved Panther Bookends in Rosewood
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and unique pair of rosewood carved panthers, circa 1960s.
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Rosewood

Pair of Alabaster and Marble Italian Trojan Helmet Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant pair of Trojan helmet bookends made of cream alabaster on a solid black marble base, circa 1960s.
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Bookends

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Alabaster, Marble

Hollywood Regency bookends for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Hollywood Regency bookends 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 bookends created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Hollywood Regency bookends 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 bookends, popular names associated with this style include Virginia Metalcrafters, Borghese, Sarreid Ltd., and Imperial Glass Co. . 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 bookends differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $140 and tops out at $1,331 while the average work can sell for $360.

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