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Hollywood Regency Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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 Antique Chinese Peking Rug
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Full Pile Chinese intermediate size rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century featuring a bright yellow border and gray field. Very unique colors and in great condition. Measur...
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Wool

Zabihi Collection Mauve Mid 20th Century Scatter Rug
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Canteloupe Midnight Blue Turkish Deco Rug
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20th Century Turkish Hollywood Regency Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Red Antique Rug, Art Deco Vintage Rug Oriental Handmade Carpet Chinese Rugs
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This exquisite red antique rug, a mesmerizing piece that whispers tales of the past with every intricate knot. Handcrafted in the 1890s in the heart of China, this masterpiece showca...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Hollywood Regency Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Cotton, Wool, Organic Material

Pair of Needlepoint Tapestries Carpet, Handwoven Musical Themed Rug
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These unique needlepoint tapestries have been woven by hand and feature a unique musical theme design. Made up of six square tiles that have been decorated with various musical instr...
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2010s Chinese Hollywood Regency Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton, Tapestry

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Hollywood Regency chinese and east asian rugs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Hollywood Regency chinese and east asian rugs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chinese and east asian rugs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Hollywood Regency chinese and east asian rugs made in a specific country, there are Asia, Afghanistan, and Caucasus pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 chinese and east asian rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,229 and tops out at $8,000 while the average work can sell for $4,000.

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