Italian Hollywood Regency Blanc de Chine Camel Garden Seat or Side Table, 1970s

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Italian Hollywood Regency Blanc de Chine Camel Garden Seat or Side Table, circa 1970s

This sculptural Italian Hollywood Regency camel … Read more Italian Hollywood Regency Blanc de Chine Camel Garden Seat or Side Table, circa 1970s

This sculptural Italian Hollywood Regency camel garden seat exemplifies the bold theatricality and refined craftsmanship associated with high-style decorative ceramics of the 1970s. Executed in luminous blanc de Chine–glazed ceramic, the piece is modeled as a recumbent camel supporting a square table-form platform on its back, combining figural sculpture with functional design.

The camel is richly detailed, with finely articulated facial features, softly modeled musculature, and deeply textured fur rendered in flowing, rhythmic striations. Around the body runs a decorative saddle blanket, molded in relief with scrolling foliate motifs and tassel details, referencing Moorish and classical revival ornament popular in Hollywood Regency interiors. The high-gloss white glaze accentuates the sculptural depth and catches light beautifully, giving the form a crisp, architectural presence.

The square top, measuring 10 inches across, is framed with neoclassical-style borders and serves as a practical surface for books, drinks, or decorative objects. With its generous proportions—31 inches wide and 21 inches high to the camel’s head—the piece functions equally well as a garden seat, side table, or dramatic accent in an interior setting.

Produced in Italy during the height of the Hollywood Regency revival, this form reflects a fascination with exotic animal imagery, classical references, and statement-scale ceramics, often seen in the work of Italian studios catering to luxury export markets.

Dimensions:
31 in. W x 11 in. D
21 in. H to top of camel
19.5 in. H to tabletop
Top: 10 in. square

Condition:
Very good vintage condition with minor surface wear consistent with age; glaze intact and lustrous.

Due to size and fragility, white glove delivery only. This piece will not ship via standard carriers.

A rare and visually commanding example of Italian Hollywood Regency ceramic design. See less