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Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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.

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Style: Hollywood Regency
Color:  Black
French Hollywood Maison Jansen Style Coffe Tables Iron, Bronze and Marble
Located in BILBAO, ES
Magnificent Hollywood Maison Jansen style coffee tables. Striking French design from the 1970s. Dark green lacquered metal base on solid brass feet with lion feet. Mid Century Ma...
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19th Century French Antique Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Brass, Iron

French Hollywood Maison Jansen Style Coffe Tables Iron, Bronze and Marble
French Hollywood Maison Jansen Style Coffe Tables Iron, Bronze and Marble

French Hollywood Maison Jansen Style Coffe Tables Iron, Bronze and Marble

Three Drawer Cane & Reed Faux Bamboo Compact Desk Writing Table w/ Glass Top
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Decorative cane & reed three drawer compact entry hall desk writing table or console with glass top.
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20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Three Drawer Cane & Reed Faux Bamboo Compact Desk Writing Table w/ Glass Top
Three Drawer Cane & Reed Faux Bamboo Compact Desk Writing Table w/ Glass Top

Three Drawer Cane & Reed Faux Bamboo Compact Desk Writing Table w/ Glass Top

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By Karl Springer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Pair of French Ebony Leather Top Bronze-Mounted Desks in Maison Jansen Manner
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
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Hollywood Regency desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Hollywood Regency desks and writing tables 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 desks and writing tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Hollywood Regency desks and writing tables 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 desks and writing tables, popular names associated with this style include Gampel-Stoll, Maison Jansen, Charak Furniture Company, and E. Murio. 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 desks and writing tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,200 and tops out at $14,850 while the average work can sell for $5,245.

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