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Seating For Sale
Style: Hollywood Regency
Style: Elizabethan
Set of Six Italian Gilded Wood Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of six Italian gilded carved shell back wood dining chairs with goatskin seats. In beautiful vintage condition show minor wear consistent with age. They were probably reupholste...
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1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Giltwood

Dorothy Draper Style Hollywood Regency Swivel Arm Chairs in Emerald Velvet
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Swivel elegantly about and take in the room in these gregarious emerald velvet Dorothy Draper style swivel chairs. From every single angle - every single one - these chairs deliver sculptural elegance that beckons. Fun. Unexpected. High fashion home. Scrolled arm rests...
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Faux Bois Twig Regency Armchairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of faux bois twig Palm Beach Regency hand carved white oak armchairs upholstered in gorgeous tropical theme fabric and finished in white wash antique weathered finish. Made in M...
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1980s Mexican Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Oak

Stunning Left Right Hollywood Regency High Low Armchairs
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of Parler Deux Regency high low armchairs. These lovely chairs are well carved and very refined-original upholstery will need to be replaced.
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Vintage Hollywood Regency Scrolling Wrought Iron Barrel Back Patio Chairs Set 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Hollywood Regency Scrolling Wrought Iron Barrel Back Patio Dining Armchairs -...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

James Mont Lattice Frame Upholstered Bench
Located in New York, NY
Black lattice frame bench by James Mont. The bench has been newly refinished and reupholstered in an ivory colored fabric with biscuit tufted detail.
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Satin Brass Lounge Chair by Mastercraft
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Satin Brass lounge chair design by Warren Lloyd for Mastercraft. New upholstery and the frame was polished. Small dent on the right arm (see detailed photo). Measurements:
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

1940's Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Wingback Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
These butterfly wing backs are just gorgeous. Each chair represents a truly novel twist on the centuries-old design of the wing chair, reminiscent of Edward Wormley's designs for Dun...
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1940s English Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Set of Four Faux Skin Lacquered Paper Dining Chairs after Springer
Located in New York, NY
Set of our lacquered paper faux skin dining chairs in very pale yellow with off white fabric seats, upholstery has stains etc. The curved backrest sect...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paper

Italian Gilt-iron Rope Twist Bench with Giltwood Tassels
Located in San Francisco, CA
the square upholstered seat with a low out-scrolled openwork backrest; all above an undulating apron raised on tassels
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1920s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Iron

Hollywood Regency Style Bamboo Sofa
Located in Sheffield, MA
Add style and distinction to your porch, patio, family room or bedroom. This rare wicker bamboo bench with C curl decorative metal structures comes with a peach & green seat cushions. Cushion fabric does show wear. Mid-Century Modern sofa. rattan sofa, wicker sofa, split reed sofa...
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Metal

Hollywood Regency Style Bamboo Sofa
Hollywood Regency Style Bamboo Sofa
$2,850 Sale Price
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Excellent Pair of Kidney Shaped Sofas Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Excellent pair of kidney shaped sofas-Vladimir Kagan style. This pair is super clean and in excellent condition.
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Hollywood Regency Brass Neoclassical Side Chairs in Leopard Velvet & Leather
Located in Saint Louis, MO
An air of sophisticated elegance oozes from this pair of brass Hollywood Regency chairs. This pair - hailing from the 1950s - is in incredible condition with every surface fully professionally restored. You'll receive these chairs just as the original owner did. Polished brass that glows. New comfy cushions freshly upholstered in sexy leopard velvet finished with black leather piping. Brass frames that curve from top to bottom beginning with a curved solid back bar. Cross pattern back detail converges on a brass 3 ring spindle embraced by curved side bars. Lovely complimenting splayed legs seem to curtsy. These chairs deliver on looks and feels. Stunning chairs that immediately attract attention. Soft leopard velvet sensual to the touch. Billy Haines is designer royalty. See why? Want to see more beautiful things? Scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our shop to get your 1stDibs on our new inventory. Photographed with and also currently available in our shop- Tommi Parzinger Bar Cabinet Laquered in White Chocolate with Polished Iconic...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

Mastercraft brass empress chairs a pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Recently polished and sealed, as well as new velvet, pink upholstery… In very good condition
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Brass

1970's Hollywood Regency Chaise Lounge or Daybed by Vivai del Sud, Italy
Located in Southampton, NJ
Italian regency chaise lounge or daybed having carved walnut trim with fresh nob-tweed upholstery. Boldly-Scaled frame features elegant scrolled ends and soft comfortable cushioning....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Dorothy Draper Henredon Hollywood Regency Silver Gilt Wood Curule Taboret Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
This stunning pair of solid mahogany with silver gilt curule stools or taboret are of Hollywood Regency design and handsomely upholstered in a colorful striped moire. Dorothy Draper ...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric

Set of 6 Exotic Burl Amboyne Inlay with Hand Stitched Seat - Dining Chairs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Set of 6 1940's French Hollywood Regency Dining Chairs. Exotic Burl Amboyna wood inlay. Masterful needlepoint seats, each with a...
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1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Wood

CIRCA 1960's HOLLYWOOD REGENCY DRESSING TABLE BOUDOIR HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1960's Hollywood Regency brass and velour Dressing table Boudoir chair which is height adjustable Plea...
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1960s Belgian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Scalloped Asymmetrical Red Velvet Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A fabulous pair of "Asymmetrical" chairs exemplifying the glamour of the Hollywood era. These accent chairs with an iconic silhouette featuring a scalloped backrest, graceful curves slope gently downward on an overstuffed seat with just the right amount of support, standing on four conical feet. In restored condition, each chair gets a jewel-toned makeover with luxe velvet...
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1940s Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of High End Custom Swivel Chairs
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of High End Custom Swivel Chairs. Super solid construction. Tragically covered in two different fabrics but ready for their makeover. Low profile cube chairs with classic design.
Category

1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Regency Tufted Leopard Ottoman Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a bold statement with this glamorous Vintage Regency Tufted Leopard Ottoman Bench. Featuring richly tufted cushioning wrapped in a striking leopar...
Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Spanish Satinwood Stool with Caned Seat and Scrolling Arms
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bench, of satinwood, having a caned seat flanked by outscrolled arms ending in spiral handles, raised on bowed apron, on four sabre legs. Stock ID: D1503.
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1960s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Cane, Satinwood

French Carved Walnut Bench, Sofa, Daybed Upholstered in Original Damask
Located in Miami, FL
19th century French carved walnut bench, sofa, daybed upholstered in original damask Large and very elegant, with beautiful carved Resista...
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1850s French Elizabethan Antique Seating

Materials

Walnut

20th C. Hollywood Regency Italian Style Large Black Bun Feet Wooden Window Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Late 20th C. Hollywood Regency Italian Style Large Black Bun Feet Window Bench. Item features a burlap upholstered seat with green stripes, turn carved bun form feet, flared arms, bl...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Brunshwig & Fils Grosvenor Square Brown Mohair Ottoman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made and finely tailored castored ottoman with Rope trim, good weight and solid feel. Dark brown mohair with a tufted top and tailored skir...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Vintage Boho Bielecky Brothers Trellis Rattan Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover the unparalleled craftsmanship of this vintage rattan bench by the legendary American maker, Bielecky Brothers. This piece is a testament to luxury rattan design, featuring ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Hollywood Regency Style Italian Bedroom Armchair
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the whole description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Pretty and vexatious Italian bedroom...
Category

1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Vintage Hollywood Regency Art Deco Fan / Shell - Back Chairs - Grosfeld House
Located in Chicago, IL
Glamour Pair of Vintage Asymmetrical Fan back chairs. Style of Dorothy Draper / Gilbert Rohde These will require reupholstery.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Gothic Hollywood Regency Style Green Wrought Iron Dining Chairs Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gothic Hollywood Regency Style Green Wrought Iron Dining Chairs - Set of 4. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 46" H x 16.5" W x 20" D x 18" Seat height.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wonderful Pair Dorothy Draper Style Tall Wingback Chairs Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful pair of Dorothy Draper-style tall wingback chairs. We just love the way the original designer upholstered these with the bold red piping and matching fringed velvet lumbar pillows-very charming indeed. The original olive green velvet shows only some mild wear and could possibly be used as is. The small lumbar pillows...
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Diminutive Club Chair In Customer Floral Fabric
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Club Chair with T form seat cushion, shaped back, flat panel arms and good traditional form. Custom upholstered in a bright and colorful floral fabric having a Sky Blue backg...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Hollywood Regency Side Dining Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Hollywood Regency side dining chairs in original finish and new Todd Hase upholstery and Todd Hase textiles high performance off-white. Add some glamour to your home.
Category

1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Hollywood Regency White Faux Rattan Bamboo & Cane Settee or Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A larger scale settee in white lacquer with a beautiful cane seat thats not shown. Very good original condition circa 1970's without any issues.
Category

1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Wood

Oversized Swivel Lounge Chair in Oatmeal Chenille, Sourced by Alberto Pinto
Located in Morristown, NJ
Oversized Swivel Lounge Chair in Oatmeal Chenille, Sourced by Alberto Pinto, 20th Century Description: A dramatic and luxuriously scaled swivel lounge chair, sourced by the renowned...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Century Furniture Asian Inspired Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a 92" sofa by Century Furniture Co. It's upholstered in a rich White fabric that has decorative back pillows. The base is ebonized. Sofa needs to be reupholstered.
Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

"The Imperial Chair" Set of Eight by Weiman/Warren Lloyd for Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
Set your interior space up for drama and infuse style into your dining room with this gorgeous set of classically styled modern dining chairs. Known as the 'Imperial Chair' series model no. 976 were imported from Italy by the Weiman/Warren Lloyd company in the 1970s and distributed in the United States through Mastercraft Furniture of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Exquisite jewelry! Featuring continuous simulated brass faux bamboo frames, the legs united by a cross stretcher. The backs and seats professionally recovered in a green lily pad velvet fabric that adds to its upscale feel. This bold design brings a touch of Hollywood glamour and is a guaranteed eye-catcher from any angle. Made with the highest quality craftsmanship and impeccable eye for design. The chairs are in mint condition. Mastercraft was founded in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1946 by brothers Charles and William Doezema-who came from a family of cabinet makers. The Doezema brothers went overseas during World War II and returned to the US planning to make furniture with an urban cosmopolitan style. Mastercraft specialized in chairs and case pieces with traditional forms and modernized veneers and finishes. In 1974 Mastercraft was acquired by Baker Furniture and Vancouver based artist Bernhard Rohne designed large case pieces...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair of Super Chic Lounge Chairs by Robert Van Koert Cymbal Line
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare find and fabulous look! This vintage of John Van Koert Lounge Chairs feature curvaceous gilt metal frames, which will pair seamlessly with a mid-century aesthetic for timeles...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Brass Barstools in the Style of " Maison Jansen"
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Pair of Brass Barstools in the Style of " Maison
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hollywood Regency Black Wrought Iron Curule Scrolling Bench (A)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Black Wrought Iron Curule Scrolling Bench. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 15" H x 18.5" W x 17" D.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Boho Hand Carved Grotto Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of vintage boho grotto chairs, hand-carved with intricate details that showcase exceptional craftsmanship. These chairs feature organic, nature-inspired designs, blen...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Sycamore Champagne Satin Chaise
Located in Queens, NY
French Mid-Century (1940s) sycamore chaise lounge with champagne satin upholstery and tufted shaped side and back (p. 90 "ANDRE ARBUS" by Yvonne Brunhammer) (authentication letter fr...
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1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Sycamore, Satin

Six Mid Century Modern Faux Bamboo Cast Aluminum Dining Chairs by Phyllis Morris
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A complete set of six dining chairs designed by Phyllis Morris circa 1960's. These feature cast aluminum framing, swivel bases and upholstered seat cushions. Seat upholstery was poor...
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Hollywood Regency Style Dining Chair set by Romeo Rega, Italy 1970's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Hollywood Regency Style Design Dining Chair set by Romeo Rega. Made in Italy, 1970's period. Design in the manner of Willy Rizzo. Set of 6 chairs with chromed meta...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Hollywood Regency Mid Century Button Tufted Slipper Chairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautifully designed and just reupholstered with camel colored ultrasuede. Great style with simplicity and comfort. In excellent restored condition with minimal wear.
Category

1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Ultrasuede

Set of Six Pierre Cardin Flat Bar Chrome Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of six chrome dining chairs designed by Pierre Cardin. Featuring a Milo Baughman inspired flat bar style frame. Exceptional design having a seat that wraps around the tall backrest that becomes the legs. Sculptural style that has a gracefully curved profile from the sides. Beautifully finished with a high polish chrome nickel shine. Silk upholstery shows wear and needs updating. Originally paired with a chrome Pierre Cardin cage...
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Steel

Matching Pair of Hollywood Regency Love Seats or Chaise Lounges in White
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural matching pair of chaise lounges from the 1970's. These are very well vintage loveseats. The fabric is original and will need to be recovered. The padding and foam are ex...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric

Versace Silk Velvet Upholstered Giltwood Italian Sofa & Pair of Armchairs Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely well made, vintage Versace Upholstered Italian with silk velvet, Giltwood framed sofa and pair of armchairs suite. A truly stunni...
Category

20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Vintage French Patinated Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Presenting a stunning set of six vintage French dining chairs, meticulously crafted to evoke timeless elegance and rustic charm. Each chair boasts a beautifully patinated finish in a...
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Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Italian Glazed Ceramic Garden Stool or Drinks Table with Seashells
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical 20th century Italian glazed ceramic garden stool or drinks table featuring a trompe l'oeil seashell veneered form. The top has a harlequin diamond pattern painted in citron...
Category

20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Ornate Hollywood Regency Polychrome Peacock Armchairs, Tony Duquette
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Ornate Hollywood Regency Hand Carved Polychrome Peacock Armchairs, in the Style of Tony Duquette. A pair of ornate Indian hand-carved polychrome peacock armchairs, in the st...
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1890s Indian Hollywood Regency Antique Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Lucite Z Chair
Located in Highland, IN
This classic lucite Z chair is a great occasional piece in very good original condition. The transparent quality and minimal form allow it to work in an...
Category

1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Moroccan Art Deco Style Pouf Upholstered in Gold Fabric Stool
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan pouf in gold and beige fabric upholstery. Vintage Art Deco upholstered stools in gold fabric upholstery. Moroccan Art Deco Style little pouf hassock, upholstered foo...
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Dark Rattan and White Boucle Daybed by McGuire
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous 1970’s dark stain rattan bamboo with rawhide and white boucle daybed by McGuire Furniture. The frame is in original condition, the cushions h...
Category

1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Hide, Bouclé, Bamboo

William Pahlmann Thebes Chairs in New Embroidered Linen Upholstery, circa 1964
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Rare pair of fully restored Mid Century Modern Thebes Chairs by William Pahlmann in new woven linen upholstery with minimalist linear design. Described as a "Design Legend" by Architectural Digest, William Pahlmann was inspired by ancient cultures and styles. He incorporated some of those ancient elements into mid century modern furniture. That eclectic mix made his pieces stand out from other mid century modern designs of the period. These Thebes chairs showcase Pahlmann's unique talent and merge modern mid century lines with Egyptian elements. Elegant. Affluent. Stately profile features clean mid century modern lines finished with Egyptian feet...
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Linen

Pair of Hollywood Regency or George lll Walnut Chairs in Mohair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of newly refinished and upholstered George lll or Hollywood Regency Side or Bergere Chairs in walnut finish with Mohair Upholstery. The pair have a stunning carved back, are wide and very comfortable - a compliment to any room - bedroom, living room or formal dining room captain chairs...
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery

Hollywood Regency Bronzed Iron Saber or Sword Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Hollywood Regency bronzed iron saber or sword bench. This charming vintage bench, stool or ottoman has been newly upholstered in push blue mohair fabric.
Category

1960s Hollywood Regency Vintage Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Frances Elkins Loop Arm Chairs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A fabulous set of four Frances Elkins loop chairs. The armchairs are based on the 1930’s iconic models. This set of vintage chairs were made in the ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Hollywood Regency Club Chairs from the Viceroy Miami
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Classic Hollywood Regency club chairs selected by Interior Designer Kelly Wearstler for her project - The Viceroy Miami. Hollywood Regency style lounge chairs with tufted barrel back...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Baker Furniture Faux Bamboo Accent Chairs with Upholstered Linen Cushions, Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of Baker Furniture faux bamboo chairs embodies the elegance and refinement associated with Baker’s craftsmanship. Each chair feat...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Wood

Vintage Custom Channel Back Modular Wedge Circular Sectional Lounge Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Custom Channel Back Modular Wedge Circular Sectional Lounge Sofa Vintage unique custom designed high density foam, 3 channeled wedge modular circular sectional lounge upholstered in all original silver-gray performance fabric. The circular lounge consists of 5 modular, 3 channel wedges. The piece was acquired from The W Hotel Chicago. This unique and stylish lounge/lobby sofa...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Unique Chairs, Sofas and Other Seating for Sale on 1stDibs

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

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