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Romeo Rega Bookcases

Italian

For his range of sophisticated modernist furniture, Romeo Rega worked with wrought iron, textiles, glass and more, yielding an amalgam of geometric shapes, sculptural flourishes and glamorous sensibility commonly associated with the Hollywood Regency style that remains popular today. For collectors in the know, vintage furniture made by the Italian designer's eponymous company is branded with his iconic double R logo, and Romeo Rega lighting, tables and other work is recognized globally for its seductive materials and dazzling forms.

Growing up in the heart of Rome, Rega apprenticed with a blacksmith and, just like his craftsman father before him, became a master in the skill of working with wrought iron and forging. In 1957, Rega opened his own workshop and began to explore his potential as a designer while collaborating with other master metalsmiths and blacksmiths. The creation of gates, railings and various furnishings led to a pivotal moment in his career — a contract with Italian movie studio Cinecittà. Rega was commissioned to design and manufacture the chariots for the 1959 acclaimed American film Ben-Hur.

In the 1970s, the Rega trademark was put to use and the designer began to mass produce furniture — including chairs, console tables and more. Renowned designers like Willy Rizzo and Gabriella Crespi collaborated with the company over time but the production of now sought-after Romeo Rega furniture ceased during the 1980s.

Among Rega's clients were A-list Italian entertainment and cinema celebrities, and the company’s furniture continues to be coveted by collectors today. At Hudson, New York–based antique shop Regan & Smith, Rega’s work is among the owners’ favorite designs.

Find a collection of vintage Romeo Rega case furniture, seating and decorative objects on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Romeo Rega
Romeo Rega Shelf, Italy, 1970
Romeo Rega Shelf, Italy, 1970

Romeo Rega Shelf, Italy, 1970

By Romeo Rega

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Shelf and/or room divider by Romeo Rega, Italy, 1970s. Polished brass and smoked glass, with a base of black lacquered wood on a recessed brass plinth.    

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Romeo Rega bookcases for sale on 1stDibs.

Romeo Rega bookcases are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Romeo Rega bookcases, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original bookcases by Romeo Rega were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider bookcases by Paolo Buffa, Willy Rizzo, and Gianfranco Frattini. Prices for Romeo Rega bookcases can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $6,042 and can go as high as $13,363, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,750.