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.
Renato Zevi Set of Brass and Smoked Glass Nesting Tables, Italy, circa 1970
By Renato Zevi
Located in New York, NY
Renato Zevi designed chic and streamlined set of nesting tables, Italy, circa 1970's Of very high quality, produced with black enamel steel frames, brass detailing and smoked and mir...
Brass, Steel
Brass & Smoked/Mirrored Glass Nesting Tables by Renato Zevi, Italy 1970's
By Renato Zevi
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Glamourous set of Nesting Tables by Renato Zevi Italy late 1970's High quality produced with black enamel steel frames, brass detailing and smoked and mirrored tempered glass Look...
Brass, Steel
$1,817
H 17.33 in W 20.67 in D 12.8 in
Midcentury Brass and Smoked Glass Nesting Tables by Maison Baguès, France
By Maison Baguès
Located in London, GB
Midcentury brass and smoked glass nesting tables by Maison Baguès, France, circa 1960. Presented in very good vintage condition commensurate of age. Dimensions: H 44 x W 52.5 x D 32...
Brass
$1,410Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 46.5 in W 60.5 in D 35.5 in
Midcentury Italian Brass and Glass Set of 3 Nesting Tables
By Romeo Rega
Located in Roma, IT
A glamorous set of Nesting Tables made in Italy during the 1970s, composed of 3 tables in three different sizes. the measurements of the biggest are: Height 46.5 cm Width 60.5 cm ...
Brass
$2,914Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.14 in W 74.81 in D 39.38 in
Italian leather, brass and glass dining set by Renato Zevi, 1970's
By Renato Zevi, Zevi & C.
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
1970's Italian dining set by Renato Zevi! Dining table in chrome and brass, very thick glass top. Six brass dining chairs upholstered in soft supple Italian leather. Stamped with th...
Brass, Chrome
$1,880 / set
H 15.56 in W 38.39 in D 15.95 in
Midcentury Italian Chromed Metal, Aluminum, Smoked Glass Nesting Tables, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful set of three midcentury nesting coffee tables in chromed metal with aluminum legs and smoked glass top. These cool and slick tables were made in Italy during the 1970s. ...
Steel, Chrome, Aluminum
French Nesting Tables of Brass with Smoked Glass
Located in Austin, TX
A set of French Modern rectangular nesting low tables featuring three fitted tables, each with an elegant frame design in gilt metal with inset rectangular smoked glass top. Great f...
Metal, Brass
$975
H 14.97 in W 23.63 in D 19.3 in
Italian 1970s Nesting Tables Gold / Smoked Glass, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Amazing set of three gold colored Italian 1970s nesting tables. The set resembles a Great Gatsby or Hollywood Regency style. Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Country:...
Metal
$1,952
H 14.57 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
1970s Italian Renato Zevi Chrome, Brass & Smoked Glass Coffee Table
By Renato Zevi
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Attractive coffee table with very pleasing use of contrasting materials. The original smoked glass top juxtaposed against the polished chrome base with brass detailing is very pleasi...
Brass, Chrome
Pair Renato Zevi Brass square side tables 1970s Italy
By Renato Zevi, Romeo Rega
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of side tables . Square shaped . Design by Renato Zevi 1970s Italy .manufactured by Romeo Rega Good condition .
Brass
$800
H 18.12 in W 21.86 in D 21.86 in
1970's Italian Porada style Nesting Tables Red Lacquered Ash & Smoked Glass
By Porada Arredi
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
1970's Italian nesting tables attributed to Porada Arredi Red lacquered Ash wood and smoked glass Minimal look and functional in use, very handy when you need a quick table
Smoked Glass, Ash
Midcentury Brass & Smoked Glass Nesting Tables, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of 3 coffee tables made of brass and smokey glass. All parts are original vintage condition (see photo). Brass is in bad condition new Glass Tables is 39/33/28 46/37/30 42/30/30
Brass
$1,562
H 18.31 in W 20.87 in D 12.8 in
Midcentury Brass and Glass Nesting Tables Maison Baguès Style, Italy 1970s
By Maison Baguès, Maison Jansen
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful pair of half moon nesting table in faux bamboo brass and top glass in the style of Maison Baguès. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Metal, Brass
$7,056Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.35 in W 73.04 in D 27.76 in
1970s Renato Zevi Vintage Chrome Brass Glass Console Table Desk Romeo Rega Sofa
By Renato Zevi
Located in London, GB
This is an amazing console table in large proportions that came from a grant residence in Hyde Park London and used to decorate one of their entrance rooms. The table ordered on this...
Brass, Chrome