THE GOLDEN AGE OF GLAMOUR
Hollywood Regency style was very popular during the 1920’s-1930’s, during the golden age of Hollywood glamour. Watch any movie starring Jean Harlow or Carole Lombard and you will see lavish sets in the Art Deco style. The films were black and white, but the sets were colorful featuring deep reds, greens, and blues, as well as bright colors like fuchsia and yellow.
William Haines, a self-taught designer (our favorite kind of designer!) brought the look into the homes of Hollywood stars and eventually created the Hollywood Regency style.
ART DECO
Art Deco is characterized by geometric patterns in architecture, such as iron doors and windows, and wall coverings. A perfect example is the Chrysler building in New York, with its sweeping fan pattern peak. Gold, silver and bronze geometric shapes are used everywhere. They can be found in patterned tiles, wallpaper, and furniture.
Art Deco and Hollywood Regency gained popularity at the same time and have been married ever since. Think of Hollywood Regency as Art Deco with softer edges.
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