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.
Pair of 1970s Italian Zevi Chrome and Brass Planters
By Zevi & C., Romeo Rega
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A rare and large pair of Modernist chrome and brass rectangular jardiniere planters. Designed by Romeo Rega for Zevi Furniture, on castors. Circa 1970.
Chrome
Italian Modernist “Fioriera” Planter Attributed to Romeo Rega – Brass, Chrome
By Romeo Rega
Located in Oirlo, LI
This rare Italian “fioriera” planter captures the unmistakable elegance and confidence of mid-century modern design. Attributed to the celebrated designer Romeo Rega—renowned for his...
Brass, Chrome
Large Brass Italian Planter
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950s English planter with handles. Measurements: Height: 7.5" Length: 31.5" Depth: 9.5"
Brass
$3,462 / set
H 12.21 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Three Rattan Bamboo Planters / Baskets with Brass Rim, Italy, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Three Mid-Century Modern rattan planters / baskets with brass rims. Italy, 1970s Three rattan baskets in different sizes. The larger one in squared shape and the smallers roun...
Brass
Pair of Tall Neoclassical Planters, Brass and Steel, Circa 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking pair of steel and brass metal planters. Top of planters have rams head surrounds. Base has brass cord and tassels tied in the middle and finishes with hoof feet at the base.
Brass, Iron
Louis XVI Mahogany Jardiniere 'Planter', Attributed to Canabas
By Joseph Canabas
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The rectangular moulded surround with a zinc liner with a pierced ormolu gallery, above a panelled frieze with a fluted edge, with later handles to the side, raised on turned tapering legs ending in ormolu caps and castors. Joseph Gengenbach, known as Canabas, maître in 1766. This elegant jardinière...
Bronze
Pair of Italian Pewter Planters
Located in Dallas, TX
These grand statues function as planters, and originate from Italy, circa 1850s. Planters sold as a pair, bases in photos optional to purchase. Measurements: 46" H x 44.5" D x 48"...
Pewter
Pair of Vintage Italian Terracotta Planters
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming pair of vintage Italian terracotta garden planters is designed in the form of woven baskets, complete with thickly rolled rims and sculpted feet. Their surface is richl...
Terracotta
Brass Swan Planter
By Tony Duquette
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hollywood Regency brass graceful swan planter
Brass
$4,650 / set
H 16 in Dm 23.5 in
Four French Cast Stone Round Planters, Attributed to Willy Guhl, C. 1970.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare and hard-to-find model, these French cast stone round planters are attributed to Willy Guhl (1915–2004), the Swiss modernist designer whose work was widely produced and instal...
Cast Stone
Large, Beautifully Crafted Italian 1970s Intertwined Nickel Metal Planter
By Maria Pergay
Located in Milan, IT
Large, Beautifully Crafted Italian 1970s Intertwined Nickel Metal Planter
Brass, Nickel
Maitland-Smith Empire Style Brass & Chrome Pedestal Jardinière Planter
By Maitland Smith
Located in St. Louis, MO
1980s vintage jardinière in the Empire style manufactured by Maitland-Smith with cylindrical polished-chrome planter trimmed with brass. Planter connects to cast tripod brass base with claw feet by Directoire style intersecting chrome rods with brass disc at intersecting points. In fine condition, some scratches to base, light marks to interior of planter, appears never to have had live plants inside...
Brass, Chrome
$1,150
H 13.1 in Dm 17 in
1960s Architectural Pottery White Ceramic Planter Attributed to Lagardo Tackett
By Lagardo Tackett, Architectural Pottery
Located in Glendale, CA
1960s Architectural Pottery White Ceramic Planter Attributed to Lagardo Tackett Executed in matte white glazed ceramic. A very clean and increa...
Ceramic
1970s Brown Laminate and Bamboo Planter
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Milan, IT
1970s Brown Laminate and Bamboo Planter
Bamboo, Laminate
Large Italian Romeo Rega Flower Planter from 1970's
By Romeo Rega
Located in Vilnius, LT
Large vintage Italian Romeo Rega planter in chrome and brass from the 1970s. Solid and heavy planter is on wheels that works perfectly and makes easy to change position without need ...
Brass, Chrome
Italian Modernist Planter by Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Austin, TX
Planter from the Modernist period in Italy. This piece has a chrome structure with original chrome caster wheels in working condition. Brown tortoiseshell colored plexiglass fits wit...
Chrome
Pair of Large Italian Romeo Rega Flower Planters from 1970's
By Romeo Rega
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of large vintage Italian Romeo Rega planters in chrome and brass from the 1970s. Solid and heavy planters are on wheels that works perfectly and makes easy to change position wi...
Brass, Chrome
Sold
H 18 in W 25 in D 25 in
1970's Romeo Rega for Mario Sabot Brass & Cane Wicker Octagon Planter Pots
By Romeo Rega
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare massive scale octagon planter pots (pair) designed by Romeo Rega for Mario Sabot. Made in Italy, 1970's. Formed on brass with 8 woven cane panels each trimmed in a polished stee...
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Romeo Rega Pair of Italian Planters Brass Chrome Cane 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Paris, IDF
This beautiful pair of planters jardinieres on wheels were designed by Romeo Rega in Italy in the 1970s. The structure is made of a balance of chrome and brass, with cane all around ...
Brass, Chrome
Set of Planters by Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Set composed by three large painted chrome and brass and purple plexiglass planters by Romeo Rega. The bigger one present double height and interior space for plants. H: 52 cm W: 113 cm D: 40 cm The other two planters...
Brass, Iron
Pair of Jardinieres by Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Large pair of painted chrome and brass jardinieres by Romeo Rega.
Brass, Iron