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.
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...
Upholstery, Giltwood
Set 4 Floral Gold & Red Upholstery Fine Carved Legs Slipper Lounge Chairs MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company, Hickory Chair Furniture Company, William Switzer, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set 4 Floral Gold & Red Upholstery Fine Carved Legs Slipper Lounge Chairs MINT!
Upholstery
$9,451Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 33.86 in D 35.44 in
20th Century Italian Design Velvet Modular Sofa by Busnelli, 1970s
By Busnelli
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare Italian design modular sofa, 1970s in brown velvet. The sofa is modular and made up of four armchairs. Busnelli brand present on each armchair. The measurements indicated are fo...
Velvet
$19,200 / set
H 54.13 in W 84.25 in D 34 in
Rare Seven-Piece Louis XIV Style Giltwood Salon Suite from France, circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
This majestic giltwood Chateau salon suite is from France and dates to circa 1880. There are four side chairs, two armchairs (fauteuils), and a canapé. All have square baluster legs and volute x-stretchers. All the wood has been richly sculpted and gilded, and motifs include scrolls, foliage, rinceaux, palmettes, beading, acanthus leaves and more. The armrests of the fauteuils and canapé are supported by large lion muzzles. The side chairs and canapé are all supported by cross stretchers, while the bright yellow upholstery is more recent, attached by large brass nailheads. The motifs are musical trophies encircled by foliate and floral motifs. French furniture of this style would have been first produced during the reign of Louis XIV, toward the end of the 1600s. A magnificent 19th century suite...
Upholstery, Textile, Wood, Giltwood
$4,725
H 20.48 in W 61.82 in D 31.89 in
Studio Simon Black Wood and Azure Velvet Two-Seater “Simone” Sofa, Italy, 1975
By Studio Simon
Located in Vicenza, IT
Two-seater “Simone” sofa, designed and manufactured by Studio Simon in 1975. The structure is made of black lacquered wood. An azure velvet big seat completes the sofa. The min...
Cotton, Velvet, Foam
$5,907 / item
H 29.14 in W 92.52 in D 35.83 in
'Hippo' Upholstered Sofa by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé col.24
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, IDF
'Hippo' sofa full upholstered. Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 24 Fabric: large variety available. ...
Wool
$5,907 / item
H 29.14 in W 92.52 in D 35.83 in
'Hippo' Upholstered Sofa by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé col.24
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
'Hippo' sofa full upholstered. Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 24 Fabric: large variety avail...
Wool
$6,970
H 29.14 in W 59.85 in D 35.44 in
Danish Two Seater Sofa Upholstered in 'Casentino' Tuscan Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Part of a living room set comprehensive of a three seater sofa and a large stool, this beautiful and stylish two seater sofa has been designed and manufactured in Denmark in the 1940...
Fabric, Wood
'Hippo' Upholstered Sofa by Norr11, Zero, Cream
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, IDF
'Hippo' Sofa full upholstered Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Fabric: Sahco Zero col 12 Fabric: large variety available ...
Wool
$17,721 / set
H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in
Set of 2 Armchairs and 1 Sofa from "806" Series, by Carlo de Carli, Cassina
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of armchairs and a sofa from the "806" series was designed by Carlo de Carli in the 1950s and manufactured by the Italian company Cassina. The set consists of a total of two...
Fabric, Wood
$28,242 / item
H 37.01 in W 94.49 in D 51.19 in
Smeraldo Italian Three-Seat Sofa with Carved Feet in Velvet & Satin by Zanaboni
By Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
The Smeraldo sofa is a seat of modern classicism, designed to live comfortly and elegantly the living room space. Stately model characterized by the harmonious design of the back, th...
Upholstery
$37,798
H 39.38 in W 81.89 in D 41.34 in
Venetian Rococo Armchairs Sofa set hand-carved walnut , leather upholstered
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th Century Venetian Rococò armchairs and sofa by Atelier Cadorin Venice in hand-carved walnut and leather upholstered, wax polished Al...
Leather, Walnut
Chesterfield Style Button Tufted Sofa in Yellow Velvet
Located in Greenwich, CT
This tufted sofa in the Chesterfield style includes over 250 buttons. The sofa features a luxurious deep, low seat and upholstered in rich yellow velvet. The frame is made from real...
Velvet
Kaare Klint Pair of Two-Seat Sofa for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint pair of freestanding two-seat sofas on six-legged, profiled mahogany cross-frame. Sides, seat and back upholstered with patinated leather. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen, Cop...
Leather, Mahogany
Glitzy Black Gold & Red Lacquered James Mont 3 Piece Livingroom Set
By James Mont
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sensational glamorous 3 piece salon set by James Mont having two sculptural club chairs and a gorgeous loveseat, all in a high gloss black lacquer wi...
Upholstery, Wood
Palm Beach Regency Chrome, Bamboo & Rattan Seating Suite, c. 1970's
By Milo Baughman, Franco Albini
Located in Norwalk, CT
Stunning and unique, this seating suite elegantly contrasts tubular chromed metal with genuine bamboo for a look that combines the best of the Mid-Century Modern and Hollywood Regenc...
Chrome
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H 43 in W 34 in D 44 in
Jeff Zimmerman Style Custom Safari Zebra Bergere Lounge Chair & Ottoman -Pearson
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company, Pearson Co.
Located in Southampton, NJ
Stunning Pearson custom safari Bergere style lounge chair & ottoman having plush zebra pattern upholstery with waterfowl feather and duck down cushions combined with dense foam for f...
Brass
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H 35.44 in W 36.23 in D 40.56 in
Duresta Diplomat Three Piece Sofa & Armchair Suite Versace Italian Upholstery
By DURESTA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this luxury Duresta Diplomat three piece suite piece suite with Versace Italian style upholstery A very well made a...
Upholstery
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H 30.5 in W 68 in D 36 in
Hollywood Regency Custom Floral Living Room Set, Settee and Slipper Chair, Sofa
By Scalamandre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hollywood Regency custom floral living room set, settee and slipper chair, sofa (2-seat). Dimensions: Sofa 68” x 36” x 30.5” H, slipper chair 20” W x 28” D x 30.5” H.
Textile
Vintage 5-Piece Rattan Bamboo Pretzel Sunroom Tiki Living Room Sofa Chair Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 5-piece rattan bamboo pretzel sunroom Tiki living room sofa chair set. Listing includes a reclining chair with ottoman, pair of end tables with ...
Wood
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H 36.62 in W 102.37 in D 49.22 in
Vivai del Sud Seventies Living Room Set in Bouclé Wool and Rattan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Tropicalist 1970s Italian version of the Ours Polaire sofa set by Jean Royère. Magnificent pieces with impressive quality and dimensions. The set c...
Bouclé, Rattan
Brass and Lucite Living Room Set by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hollywood Regency brass and perspex sofa set from the 1970s by Charles Hollis Jones. Impressive set with a very metropolitan chic character to it. The e...
Brass
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H 27 in W 127 in D 32 in
Adrian Pearsall Strictly Spanish Plinth Sofa Craft Assoc 1960 YEAR-END CLEARANCE
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare original condition Adrian Pearsall iconic Mid-Century Modern masterpiece 3-seat sofa from his ‘Strictly Spanish’ collection. The sofa has three r...
Slate
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H 28 in W 90 in D 45 in
Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofas, Pair of Newly Upholstered in Purple/Plum Ultrasuede
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Kansas City, MO
Complimenting pair of Vladimir Kagan cloud sofas. Each an iconic design. Manufactured by Directional and we have the original Directional labels that the original owners kept when th...
Upholstery, Lucite
Vintage Tufted and Channelled Sofa
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Vintage tufted and channelled sofa upholstered in a vivid yellow. From an estate on Long Island's Gold Coast.
Wool
Lions of England Settee and Wingback Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Chic living room suite consisting of an upholstered settee and an antique English wingback chair. Upholstered in a lions of England motif gree...