Tuesday, August 7, 2012

MODERN HOLLYWOOD REGENCY

This weekend I went to an estate sale and purchased a pair of brass and crystal candle holders with a marble base.  They were filthy but after a good polishing, I think they look fabulous.  They are very Hollywood Glam which I think every home needs but in small dramatic doses. 


Many people ask, exactly what is Hollywood Regency style.  Designer Jonathan Adler defines Hollywood Regency as follows...



"I define Hollywood Regency as Neo-classical lines mixed with Hollywood glamour and a top note of mod moxie." Hollywood Regency was a style of architecture and decoration popular in the 60s in Los Angeles that was a revival of classical regency style through a modern lens. Hollywood Regency added a layer of pattern and decoration and opulence and glamour to the minimalism of mid-century modernism.

This is exactly what I've tried to do in my own home, mix pattern, decoration, opulence and glamour with mid-century modern.  Here are a few pieces and design elements of my home that are examples of the Hollywood Regency influence.

GLASS, MIRRORED AND LUCITE COFFEE TABLE



HIGHLY COVETED LUCITE BARSTOOLS



DOROTHY DRAPER INSPIRED DRESSER/CREDENZA
(I WOULD LOVE TO KNOW THE HISTORY OF THIS ONE)





LUCITE AND GLASS COFFEE TABLE IN THE BEDROOM




OF COURSE MY MOST RECENT PURCHASE, THE CHINOISERIE MIRROR



ALL OF OUR DOORS HAVE HOLLYWOOD REGENCY STYLE
 MOLDING AND BRASS HARDWARE
(DON'T YOU LOVE THE 70S DOOR BELLS)



AND OF COURSE, I HAVE SEVERAL GLAMY CHANDYS





4 comments:

  1. Seriously, your house is amazing! And where did you score that mirror?! Fab!

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  2. I love those lucite barstools! Your house looks great! What fun it is collecting!
    Nancy
    Powellbrowerhome.com

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  3. Your home is soooooo unique! You have a way of mixing things together that most people would never think of. But it works so well. I am always impressed with your finds and amazed at the end product. Keep up the good work and spread the glam.
    P.S. love the candle holders.

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  4. Love me some Hollywood Regency and have major lucite lust going on here. I truly need some stools like that!

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