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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1970's Maison Jansen Style Chrome Hollywood Regency Rocking Chair
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern rocking chair for sale. Design in the manner of Maison Jansen in the 1970's. The chrome frame has been polished and is in excellent condition. The original...
Chrome
1970's Modernist Maison Jansen Style Hollywood Regency Rocking Chair in Pink
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern rocking chair, in the manner of Maison Jansen circa 1970. This chair is a modern French design. The chrome frame is in good condition. It has some light s...
Chrome
Franco Albini Style Wicker Bamboo Rocking Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare Franco Albini style arm rattan rocking chair and features a steam bent bamboo frame. This rare rocking chair was made in the late 1950s-1970s Great curves and good original...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
$4,000 / set
H 37 in W 29 in D 25 in
Pair Of Hollywood Regency Leaf Back Lounge Side Chairs Maison Jansen 1930's
Located in Wayne, NJ
Several reliable sources state these chairs are made in France by Maison Jansen. However, a small quantities also appear as being made in the U.S. To add to the confusion, furniture...
Wood
1970s Guido Faleschini Chrome Rocking Chair
Located in Miami, FL
1970s Guido Faleschini Chrome Rocking Chair A sleek Mid-Century Modern curved chrome frame rocking chair upholstered in Naugahyde. The chair is finished elegantly with zippered cush...
Chrome
Swedish Rocking Chair in Pink Velvet
Located in London, England
This art deco danish modern rocking chair was produced in the 1940s. It is made of bentwood and features wooden components and spring seats. Completely restored and reupholstered in ...
Wood, Velvet
Pair of Franco Albini Style Bamboo Lounge Chairs c. 1950's
Located in Houston, TX
Midcentury Bamboo Franco Albini Style Lounge Chairs. In Original Condition with. Amazing mid century rattan shell-shaped armchair. These pieces were produced in Italy during 1950s an...
Bamboo
$1,516Sale Price|25% Off
H 45.28 in W 22.45 in D 40.56 in
1970s Thonet-Style Rocking Chair, Brass & Wicker, Mid-Century Modern
By Thonet
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
1970s Thonet-Style Rocking Chair, Brass & Wicker, Mid-Century Modern Charmy rocking chair from the 1970s inspired by the iconic bentwood designs of the 19th century, this chair ...
Brass
1970's GUIDO FALESCHINI CHROME ROCKING CHAIR
Located in Waxahachie, TX
A sleek Mid-Century Modern Curved Chrome Frame Rocking Chair Upholstered In the original chenille. Insanely comfortable and relaxing chair. Classic look. Will go with many different...
Chrome
$988Sale Price|40% Off
H 34.65 in W 47.25 in D 22.45 in
Mid Century Franco Albini Bent Bamboo and Rattan Rocking Chair, Italy 1950's
Located in London, GB
This iconic Albini piece has all the aspects of beautiful Italian design sensibility of good taste and great form making the material create a form that is both beautiful and light i...
Bamboo, Cane
Old Hickory Adirondack Style Rocking Chair
Located in Freehold, NJ
This old Adirondack style chair features rustic bent hickory wood construction, caned seat, and rocking base. Dimensions: 27w 31d 33h 17sh 27ah Condition notes: Chair itself is in ...
Rush, Hickory
Classic Windsor Style Rocking Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautifully made Windsor style rocking chair in what looks like maple, having modeled seat and fine spindles on a curved back. The legs are also lovely t...
Maple
Rare Rocking Chair by François Turpin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare painted metal rocking chair with canvas sling by François Turpin. Made in France circa 1930s. Bibliography: Pierre Migennes, "Les meubles de ja...
Metal
$1,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 43 in W 23 in D 51 in
Mid Century Elegant Rocking Chair in the Thonet Style
By Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
In the style of the French designer Thonet . Elegant design Rocking Chair Mid Century Modern .
Wood
$1,695
H 39 in W 20.5 in D 40 in
1970’s Bauhaus Style Chrome Tube Bentwood & Cane Rocking Chair or Rocker
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Bauhaus style rocking chair or rocker comprised of a chrome tube frame and bentwood trim surrounding a cane seat & back. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that t...
Chrome
Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Rocking Chair
Located in Fulton, CA
A licite / acryllic rocking chair designed by Charles Hollis Jones, circa. 1970's. Original vintage condition. Structural integrity intact. Lucite in very good condition. Original up...
Acrylic, Lucite
Vintage 70s Hollywood Regency Madison Jansen Chrome Rocking Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabulous vintage 70s chrome rocking chair. Beautiful iconic design made by the Madison Jansen group. White quilted upholstery. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Chrome
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H 25 in W 30 in D 30.5 in
Pair of Tilt Swivel Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, Signed
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of rocking swivel chairs designed by Milo Baughman, made by Thayer Coggin. These are the best tilt - swivel club / barrel chairs out there. Very well made and comfortable. These...
Upholstery, Walnut
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H 31 in W 29 in L 31 in
Hollywood Regency Gray Chintz Cabbage Rose Floral Club Chair Swivel Rocker
By Sister Parish, Mario Buatta
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely Hollywood Regency gray Chintz cabbage rose floral club chair with swivel rocker. Beautiful age-appropriate vintage condition with no outstand...
Fabric
Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Rocker Rocking Chair and Ottoman Footstool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing Vintage Hollywood Palm Beach Regency, Charles Hollis Jones CHJ by Hill Mfg. Lucite rocking chair and matching foot stool, ottoman newly upholstered in a bright green velvet. ...
Lucite, Velvet