Best known for his inimitable Ellipse rocking chair, Italian furniture designer Renato Zevi worked with gilded aluminum and brass, lacquered wood and mirrored glass to create sleek, sensual and glamorous pieces befitting the Hollywood Regency style.
Zevi designed extensively throughout the 1970s, drawing inspiration from the likes of Milo Baughman, one of the most adept American mid-century modern designers. Baughman’s relaxed and airy approach to design is reflected in many of Zevi’s pieces, such as sideboards, coffee and cocktail tables and dining room tables, which, like Baughman’s designs, feature sturdy chrome frames and polished lacquered wood veneers.
Zevi’s most inventive designs included a lounge chair with an ottoman, a unique creation with oval, sculptural, polished chrome legs and a plush seat and backrest. Through his firm Zevi and C., he designed the Ellipse chair for the Selig furniture company. An American manufacturer and importer, Selig is known for being among the first to introduce European modern furniture to the United States in the 1950s and 1960s. Versions of the popular Ellipse chair have been produced with tufted vinyl upholstery and soft, supple Italian leather.
Zevi also collaborated with Italian furniture designer Romeo Rega, creating elegant bookcases and vitrines with gilt brass frames and smoked glass or crystal glass shelves. Rega’s company was acclaimed during the 1970s for its mass-produced console tables, chairs and other pieces until it ceased production in the 1980s.
Zevi’s work continues to be popular with Hollywood Regency decorators, collectors and design enthusiasts.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of vintage Renato Zevi case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, seating and more.
Vintage 1970s metal and glass shelving unit, designed by Renato Zevi
By Renato Zevi
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Small shelf unit with a chrome- and gold-plated metal frame and clear glass shelves, designed by Renato Zevi in the 1970s. CONDITION: In good condition; may show slight signs of wea...
Metal, Brass
$1,384Sale Price|20% Off
Renato Zevi Gilded Brass Italian Bookcase with Glass Shelves, Romeo Rega 1970s
By Zevi & C., Renato Zevi
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible Hollywood Regency bookcase or etagere in gilt brass with four crystal glass shelves. This fantastic piece was designed and signed by Renato Zevi during ??the 1970s in Ital...
Metal, Brass
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Gilt brass & smoked glass shelves by Renato Zevi, Italy 1970s
By Renato Zevi
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Beautiful shelving unit by Renato Zevi, Italy circa 1970, the design has those iconic geometric accents. Gilded brass body with two smoked glass trays, others can be added as desired...
Brass
Renato Zevi Chrome and brass high bookcase with 4 glass shelves
By Renato Zevi
Located in Henley-On-Thames, GB
This great Etagere by Renato Zevi is the epitome of 1970s Italian style .It has multiple uses with its sharp design and four glass shelves for books, objects or even a bar. In great...
Brass, Chrome
Hollywood Regency Etagère in Shiny Brass and Smoked Glass by Renato Zevi
By Renato Zevi
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Hollywood Regency Etagère in brass and glass created by Renato Zevi. This étagère is a sleek mix of shiny brass and black smoke glass A great display for your beloved knick knacks.
Brass
Renato Zevi Beige Brass Display Cabinet 1970s Smoked Glass
By Renato Zevi
Located in London, GB
This muted beige and brass sideboard and display cabinet combo, designed by 70s powerhouse Renato Zevi, is a fine example of the marriage of function and elegance that defined the er...
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Shelves by Renato Zevi, circa 1970
By Renato Zevi
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage mid-century pair of shelves by Italian designer Renato Zevi, circa 1970. Perfect condition of chrome surface and brass details and five transparent glass shelves.
Brass, Chrome
$5,074Sale Price|20% Off
Renato Zevi Beige Brass Display Cabinet 1970s Smoked Glass
By Renato Zevi
Located in London, GB
This muted beige and brass sideboard and display cabinet combo, designed by 70s powerhouse Renato Zevi, is a fine example of the marriage of function and elegance that defined the era. Two low and wide cream veneered wood bases support a four-tiered smoked glass display cabinet, all with brass finishings. Each display base features two doors with brass handles, and inside singular shelves. This display cabinet is most commonly found with a black finish, and as such the pastel cream colour is a real rarity, perfect for either the modern or vintage home. CREATOR: Renato Zevi PLACE OF ORIGIN: Italian DATE OF MANUFACTURE: c. 1970's PERIOD: 1970-1979 MATERIALS & TECHNIQUES: Veneered wood, brass, smoked glass CONDITION: Good used condition WEAR: Wear consistent with age and use. Some light wear scratches and patina on brass. Two brass door strips...
Metal
Renato Zevi Italian Hollywood Regency Chrome Brass and Glass Bookcase
By Renato Zevi
Located in Henley-On-Thames, GB
Elevate your interior with this stunning three shelf freestanding bookcase/ etagere designed by the renowned Italian designer Renato Zevi. This piece is a quintessential example of 1...
Brass, Chrome
$1,753 / item
Vintage shelving units by Renato Zevi
By Renato Zevi
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Vintage shelving units by Renato Zevi in very nice original condition with signs of use.
Aluminum
Renato Zevi Pair of Chrome and Brass Shelves, Italy, circa 1970s
By Renato Zevi
Located in London, GB
A fantastic pair of shelves by Italian designer Renato Zevi, circa 1970s. These elegant pieces are crafted in chrome and brass, combining two classic materials of 1970s Italian desig...
Brass, Chrome
$3,400
H 67 in W 18 in D 18 in L 67 in
Shelving Unit or Bookcase, Modern Chrome Shelving, Midcentury Design, 1960
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic square, chrome shelving unit from the 1960's. Finished all around. Can be floating in a room for decorative objects. Glass shelves ar...
Chrome
$4,208Sale Price|20% Off
H 71.66 in W 54.73 in D 14.57 in
Chrome Metal and Brass Minimalist Bookcase Romeo rega 1970 Italy
By Romeo Rega
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Bookcase 1970 Romeo Rega Unica elegance.
Brass, Chrome
$3,900 / set
H 79 in W 30 in D 12 in
Pair Hollywood Regency Italian Brass & Gold Faux Bamboo Shelves or Etageres
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful pair of tall and very well made etageres from Italy circa 1970's. They feature heavy gold iron frames with five clear glass shelves.
Iron
Vintage MCM Oak Frame & Smoked Glass Etagere Display Shelf Bookcase
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern oak frame and smoked glass shelves etagere, display shelf, or bookcase with adjustable chrome & nylon feet. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind ...
Smoked Glass, Oak
$84,000Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 93.25 in W 73 in D 20 in
1970s Maison Jansen Style Custom Brass and Lacquered Wood Cabinets
By Maison Jansen
Located in Dallas, TX
These magnificent display cabinets came from an upper east side home in NYC. They appear to be custom made and possibly Maison Jansen. They are solid brass with a lacquered wood finish. There is tempered glass on the back and the sides along with four push front glass doors on the front of each cabinet. Each cabinet has five glass shelves. The lower section of the display cabinets has four lacquered doors ornamented by beautiful hammered brass handles. Each concealed section has a lacquered shelf...
Brass
Renato Zevi Chrome and Brass Small Étagère
By Belgo Chrome, Romeo Rega
Located in Hanover, MA
This is a chromed steel and brass trim small scale étagère, in the round, open from all sides, with four removable tempered safety glass shelves; two center, one floating on top and ...
Brass, Chrome
$1,279Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 42 in W 14.5 in D 11 in
1970's Hollywood Regency Brass Etagere Shelves, a Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Burbank, CA
Pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern brass shelving units for sale. From the 1970's, and a beautiful Art Deco arching design in brass. Has three shelves each etagere, and can be used a...
Brass
$4,091
H 39.77 in W 72.45 in D 14.18 in
Modernist vintage shelving unit sourced in France, dating from the 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modernist vintage shelving unit sourced in France, dating from the 1970s. Featuring a distinctive arched chrome frame and striking green patterned shelves, this piece beautifully bal...
Chrome
Vintage Display China Cabinet by Dyrlund Denmark, 1970s
By Dyrlund
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Mid century display/china cabinet, with lights, designed and manufactured by Dyrlund of Denmark. Produced in beautifully grained Teak this piece is another classic example of Dyrlund...
Metal
$3,080Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 77.72 in W 31.62 in D 31.62 in
Midcentury Brass, Lucite and Glass Étagère with Five Shelves
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury brass, Lucite and glass corner étagère. Five shelves We have four corner étagères available (Three with measurements 31.61in x 31.61in and one 39.37 x 39.37). One of the...
Brass
1970s Wavy Chrome & Glass Etagere Shelving Unit
Located in Bensalem, PA
Two piece shelving unit in the style of Milo Baughman please look at pictures for overall detail. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Chrome
$840Sale Price|20% Off
H 54.34 in W 34.26 in D 13 in
Romeo Rega 1970s Italian Shelf in Brass and Chrome Minimalist Glass Shelves
By Romeo Rega
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Romeo Rega 1970s Italian shelf in brass and chrome Minimalist glass shelves.
Brass, Chrome
Sold
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
Renato Zevi for Metal Arte cabinets in Gold Mirror, Italy, 1970s
By Renato Zevi
Located in amstelveen, NL
A rare and highly decorative pair chest of drawers designed by Renato Zevi and produced by Metal Arte, Italy, in the 1970s. This exceptional storage piece is composed of two individ...
Opal, Brass
Sold
H 29.53 in W 118.12 in D 18.51 in
Renato Zevi for Metal Arte Modular Sideboard in Gold Mirror, Italy, 1970s
By Renato Zevi
Located in amstelveen, NL
A rare and highly decorative modular sideboard designed by Renato Zevi and produced by Metal Arte, Italy, in the 1970s. This exceptional storage piece is composed of three individua...
Opal, Brass
Brass and chrome shelve by Renato Zevi, 1970s
By Renato Zevi
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Hollywood regency free standing wall unit by Renato Zevi. Clear glass shelves. Very good condition. 1970s - Italy Height: 200cm Width: 77cm Depth: 37cm Ref.: 25121207 *All ima...
Brass, Chrome
Chest of black lacquered drawers by Renato Zevi, Italy, 1970
By Renato Zevi
Located in amstelveen, NL
Black lacquered chest of drawers designed by Renato Zevi in the 1970s. Each element has a brass framing, black laminated panels, fronts, and opal glass tops. The handles and hinges a...
Opal, Brass
Set of 2 cabinets by Renato Zevi, Italy, 1970
By Renato Zevi
Located in amstelveen, NL
Pair of black lacquered cabinets designed by Renato Zevi in the 1970s. Each element has a brass framing, black laminated panels, fronts, and opal glass tops. The handles and hinges a...
Opal, Brass
Sold
H 28.15 in W 29.93 in D 18.51 in
PAIR OF MID CENTURY MODERN RENATO ZEVI CHESTS OF DRAWERs MARGARET THATCHER HOME
By Renato Zevi
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare and highly collectable pair of original Mid Century Modern Renato Zevi hand made in Italy Ch...
Brass, Chrome
Sold
H 28.15 in W 29.93 in D 18.51 in
MiD CENTURY MODERN RENATO ZEVI ITALY CHESTS OF DRAWERS MARGARET THATCHER ESTATE
By Renato Zevi
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare and highly collectable original Mid Century Modern Renato Zevi hand made in Italy Chest of d...
Brass, Chrome
Hollywood Regency Italian Chrome & Brass Etagere by Renato Zevi I
By Renato Zevi
Located in Stafford, TX
Beautiful shelf in great condition as seen! Renato Zevi, Italy 1970s Original chrome and brass frame with five glass shelves! Message with questions
Brass, Chrome
Black lacquered Sideboard/Credenza by Renato Zevi, Italy, 1970
By Renato Zevi
Located in amstelveen, NL
Stunning sideboard designed by Renato Zevi in the 1970s. It can also be separated to make a smaller sideboard and a chest of drawers. Each element has a brass framing, black lamina...
Opal, Brass
Renato Zevi Italian Brass and Glass Light Up Bar Cabinet
By Renato Zevi
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
The perfect home for a vast collection of personal treasures. This Regency display case is framed with patinated brass and faced with several pan...
Brass
Vetrina etagere vintage anni 70 ottone e vetro design Renato Zevi
By Renato Zevi
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Vetrina con struttura in metallo cromato e ottone dorato, ripiani in vetro fumè, design renato Zevi, anni 70. CONDIZIONI: In buone condizioni, può presentare segni d'usura dati dal ...
Metal, Brass
Vintage Italian Etagere Display Cabinet by Zevi
By Renato Zevi
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage Italian etagere display cabinet by Zevi. This was designed by Renato Zevi, it was made in Italy in the 1970’s. This is the less commonly seen version in completel...
Brass