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 Cylindrical Box in Chrome, Brass and Lucite by Romeo Rega, Italy 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing pair of cylindrical box in chrome, brass and lucite by the Italian designer Romeo Rega. Made in Italy in the 1970s. His signature is engraved on the pair of box as shown in...
Metal, Brass, Chrome, Steel
$663Sale Price|30% Off
Decorative Round Box in Glass Steel Gilded Brass Italian Design 1970 Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round box in glass steel and gilded brass Italian Design 1970 Romeo Rega.
Brass, Steel
Vintage Romeo Rega Brass Pyramid Step Box Sculpture Desk Accessory Italian 70's
By Romeo Rega
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing and very special heavy large vintage brass stepped pyramid box and or sculpture designed by Romeo Rega is Italian and now rare. This is from the 70s. It is unmarked but ...
Brass
Lucite and Chrome Box, Italy, 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Rare decorative lucite and chrome cube-shaped box. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Chrome
$2,920Sale Price|27% Off
H 1.75 in W 5.5 in D 3.5 in
Arnoldo Pomodoro Cast Sculptural Bronze Box Sculpture
By Arnaldo Pomodoro
Located in Chicago, IL
Arnoldo Pomodoro cast bronze box abstract sculptural box with lid decorated organic abstract motifs, c1960-1970 The box is part of a series of four boxes made by the two brothers Gio...
Bronze
Midcentury Decorative Round Box in Leather, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful round decorative box in leather. Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Leather
Midcentury Round Box in Murano Glass by Tommaso Barbi, Italy 1970s
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury wonderful round box in murano glass by Tommaso Barbi. Made in Italy in the 1970s. This item is a wonderful addition to every modern home.
Glass, Murano Glass
$1,220
H 4.5 in W 18 in D 12 in
Art-Deco style sculptured brass gingko leaf accessory box, by Laura Kirar
By Laura Kirar
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A glamorous Art-Deco style accessory box with aged-brass etched and sculptured ginkgo leaf pattern on a sleek glossy black wood plinth base, designed by Laura Kirar. It's very heavy-...
Brass
$817
H 2.56 in W 6.89 in D 3.94 in
Dior Mid-Century Jewelry Box Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Chrome, Italy 1970s
By Dior Home
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful mid-century decorative jewelry box in tortoiseshell effect lucite and chrome. This fantastic piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s for a Dior Home Production. This...
Metal, Chrome
$817
H 1.58 in W 9.85 in D 6.11 in
Decorative Box in Polished Steel, Brass and Wood by Rue Royale, France 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing rectangular decorative box in polished steel and brass with a wooden interior arrangement. Its style resembles contemporary products by Romeo Rega. Made in France in th...
Metal, Brass, Steel, Chrome
Antique English Brass or Bronze Dog Jewelry Box, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
An absolutely charming Victorian novelty jewellery box made from very heavy cast brass and I think that the dog himself is Bronze, with traces of the o...
$1,776
H 5.91 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
Signed Gabriella Crespi Decorative Jewelry Box in Lucite and Brass, Italy 1970s
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century decorative box designed and signed by Gabriella Crespi. Made in a beautiful combination of gilt brass and clear lucite, this stylish box was made in Italy during...
Chrome
Vintage Italian Pocket Watch Shaped Brass Box
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A playful and finely crafted brass hinged box, formed in the shape of an oversized pocket watch and stamped “Made in Italy” near the rear bezel. Constructed entirely from solid brass...
Brass
Antonio Botta Ice Bucket or Decorative Box in Lucite and Chrome, Italy, 1970s
By Rexite, Felice Antonio Botta
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Italian decorative box or ice bucket made in smoked lucite and chrome. This incredibly stylish and rare piece was designed by Antonio Botta and produced by Rexite in Italy ...
Chrome
$651
H 1.58 in W 5.12 in D 4.14 in
Midcentury Decorative Box in Polished Steel and Glass by Liwan's, Italy 1970s
By Liwan's Rome
Located in Rome, IT
Midcenury beautiful rectangular decorative box in polished steel and glass by Liwan's. Made in Italy in the 1970s. The signed on the bottom as shown in the pictures. Perfect desk ...
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Nickel plated brass & plexiglass 1970s box by Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Cylindrical box in nickel plated and brass with plexiglass lid by Romeo Rega. Very good condition.
Brass, Nickel
Romeo Rega Italian Chrome Brass Jewellery Box 1970
By Romeo Rega
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful Mid-Century square box signed by Romeo Rega in Italy in the late 1970s. This chrome jewellery or make-up box features a beautiful round brass on the top, and black acrylic ...
Brass, Chrome
Romeo Rega Chromed Brass and Lucite Box, Italy, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Naples, IT
Chromed brass and lucite box, Romeo Rega 1970.
Brass
Romeo Rega Rectangular Box in Brass and Chrome, Italy, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Rome, IT
1970s chrome and brass box with black acrylic interior by the Italian designer Romeo Rega. His signature is engraved on the box as shown in photos.
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s Large Box by Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vintage 1970s large box by Romeo Rega Chromed steel and polished with Lucite interior Signed. Original sticker from Loewe.
Steel
Vintage Large Box by Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vintage 1970s large box by Romeo Rega Chromed steel and brass with Lucite inrerior Signed.
Chrome
Romeo Rega Mid-Century Modern Elmwood and Brass Box, circa 1970
By Romeo Rega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
It's an amazing box made in Italy in the 1970s, it's signed in the brass Romeo Rega, made in brass and in elm briar root.
Brass
Romeo Rega Brass and Glass Nesting Trays
By Romeo Rega
Located in Miami, FL
A set of three nesting trays by Romeo Rega. Brass frames and glass bottoms. All signed.