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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.

Find a collection of vintage Hollywood Regency bedroom furniture, tables, seating and other pieces on 1stDibs.

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Style: Hollywood Regency
Period: 1960s
Bert England Walnut Desk for John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb, Bert England
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bert England for John Widdicomb faux-Tourtise shell finish body with a black vinyl work surface and drawer fronts. Asian inspired brass handles. Desk is finished on all sides! Fin...
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1960s American Vintage Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Faux Leather, Walnut

Bert England Walnut Desk for John Widdicomb
Bert England Walnut Desk for John Widdicomb

Bert England Walnut Desk for John Widdicomb

Very Rare Maison Charles Directoire Console Table or Sideboard
By Maison Charles
Located in Munich, DE
A very rare piece of furniture in very good condition. we can offer a few different pieces of the directoire range.
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1960s French Vintage Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Very Rare Maison Charles Directoire Console Table or Sideboard
Very Rare Maison Charles Directoire Console Table or Sideboard

Very Rare Maison Charles Directoire Console Table or Sideboard

Campaign Walnut and Brass Writing Desk
By John Stuart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Campaign Walnut and Brass Desk. Newly refinished and ready to go! Finished on all sides with brass handles and accent pieces. 24" between banks of drawers that make it great for a...
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1960s American Vintage Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Campaign Walnut and Brass Writing Desk
Campaign Walnut and Brass Writing Desk

Campaign Walnut and Brass Writing Desk

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By John Van Koert, Drexel
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Danish Modern Walnut Writing Desk
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Antique French Console Table or Ladies Small Writing Desk, Restored circa 1800s
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H 27.25 in W 35.75 in D 16.38 in
1960s John Stuart French Provincial Style Console Sofa Table or Desk
By John Stuart
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Midcentury French Provincial style console sofa table by John Stuart. Base features a white painted finish with curved cabriole legs and one single drawer. Top is stained wood. Table could also be used as a long desk.
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H 29.5 in W 60 in D 20 in
Solid Walnut Writing Desk with Brass Inlay "Library Writing Desk"
By Anton Maka
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H 30 in W 48 in D 24 in
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By Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
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H 29.93 in W 57.88 in D 24.81 in
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By John Widdicomb
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Giorgio Armani Casa Ebonized Writing Table Desk or Console
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Rio Vista, CA
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Nº113 Travertine console table or desk by Amee Allsop
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Vintage Restored Palm Beach Regency Desk Writing Table

Vintage Restored Palm Beach Regency Desk Writing Table

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By Tommi Parzinger
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By Dal Vera
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Located in North Miami, FL
Very unique Hollywood Regency desk with elephant shaped columns. Has drawer with brass handle. Just refinished surface.
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Hollywood Regency Writing Desk
Hollywood Regency Writing Desk

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H 30.5 in W 59 in D 33 in
Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Desk with Brass Hardware
By Ficks Reed
Located in Hanover, MA
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Rare, Huge Brass and Glass Desk or Table Attributed to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
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Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Green and White Desk by Thomasville
By Thomasville
Located in Hanover, MA
Thomasville Allegro faux bamboo desk in original preppy pistachio green with white striated formica top and four drawers.  
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Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Green and White Desk by Thomasville
Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Green and White Desk by Thomasville

Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Green and White Desk by Thomasville

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Modern Widdicomb Campaign Style Burl & Brass Nine-Drawer Executive Desk
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., John Widdicomb
Located in Houston, TX
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Modern Travertine Top Single Drawer Desk by Henredon with Brass Hardware
By Henredon
Located in Houston, TX
Modern Chinese Chippendale style desk with a travertine top by Henredon featuring a single drawer with brass hardware.
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Modern Travertine Top Single Drawer Desk by Henredon with Brass Hardware
Modern Travertine Top Single Drawer Desk by Henredon with Brass Hardware

Modern Travertine Top Single Drawer Desk by Henredon with Brass Hardware

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Modern French Two-Tone Burl Two-Drawer Desk by Baker Furniture Brass Hardware
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous modern French burl wood desk with black Regency style legs, brass hardware and a rosewood or mahogany inlay.
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Modern French Two-Tone Burl Two-Drawer Desk by Baker Furniture Brass Hardware
Modern French Two-Tone Burl Two-Drawer Desk by Baker Furniture Brass Hardware

Modern French Two-Tone Burl Two-Drawer Desk by Baker Furniture Brass Hardware

H 29.25 in W 48 in D 26 in

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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