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Hollywood Regency Armchairs

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
Number in Set: Set of 5
Swivel Armchair in Bouclé Fabrics & Brushed Brass Base
Located in New York, NY
This Armchair brings a stylish touch to any space with its subtle curves. Have fun with its swivel base while enjoying this armchair as a matched ensemble or alone. Structure is con...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Hollywood Regency Armchairs

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Brass

Handcrafted Swivel Lounge Chair with Ottoman in 70s Style
Located in New York, NY
Imagining how an Italian industrialist’s private jet would be equipped in the 1970s resulted in the creation of this armchair. It has a refined shape accen...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Hollywood Regency Armchairs

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Brass

Swivel Armchair in Bouclé Fabrics & Brass Base
Located in New York, NY
This chair has a solid wood structure and a choice of wood or brass base. It is available in customer’s own material and includes two 45 x 30 cushion. Contemporary lounge chair with solid wood structure and a rotating metal base. Other finishes and dimensions are available on request. We do our best to expedite production and to ship and deliver product within the listed lead time, however current lead times might be longer due to global shipping backlog and delays. These delays are out of our control and cannot be a reason to cancel an order...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Hollywood Regency Armchairs

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Brass

360° Rotating Armchair in Bouclé Fabrics & Stainless Steel Base
Located in New York, NY
This is a contemporary lounge chair with a retro egg shape reminiscent of a James Bond film. It is the perfect hideaway for reading. This lounge chair has a solid wood structure and...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Hollywood Regency Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

High Back Armchair with Rotating Inox Base in Brass Effect
Located in New York, NY
This lounge chair brings a new and exceptional level of comfort with its plush seat and backrest, with solid wood structure has a rotating metal base.    
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21st Century and Contemporary French Hollywood Regency Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

Handcrafted Imperial Style Armchair With Cast Brass Feet
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the imperial porter chairs once used in the Far East for royals, its cast brass feet add handmade details accentuate the eclecticism of your interior. Lounge chair with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Hollywood Regency Armchairs

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Brass

French Bridge Rattan Wicker Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Sculptural bridge armchair rattan with a structure in solid wood covered with a braiding of natural rattan blade.
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Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Armchairs

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Rattan

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Danish Cabinetmaker High-Back Chair with Stained Beech Arms, Denmark, 1950s
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Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen in Boucle Fabric - New Edition
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A Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” In A Yarn Collective Bouclé Fabric *Customizable*
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A Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” chair newly upholstered in a 'Flax' colored Yarn Collective bouclé fabric. The fabric is grey in appearance with a very pale olive hue, we have included tw...
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Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Oak & Reupholstered in Bouclé Fabric France '40s
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Pair of Adjustable Chaise Longue / Lounge Chairs, Wicker and Rattan, Italy '70s
Located in Roma, IT
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Large Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Oak & Reupholstered in Bouclé Fabric France '30s
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Chrome Italian Lounge Chair with Ottoman (attr. Otto Gerdau)
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Brown Jordan Chinese Chippendale Rattan Bamboo Lounge Chairs
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Hollywood Regency armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Hollywood Regency armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Hollywood Regency armchairs 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 armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Grosfeld House, Mondo, Century Furniture, and Baker Furniture Company. 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 armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $400 and tops out at $24,400 while the average work can sell for $2,400.

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