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.
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Vintage Romeo Rega Brass Pyramid Step Box Sculpture, Italy, 1970'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
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
$246Sale Price|30% Off
H 4.5 in Dm 3.5 in
Vintage Pink Italian Breccia Marble and Brass Hinged Decorative Box, 1970s
Located in Toronto, CA
A beautiful vintage Italian decorative box crafted from richly patterned breccia marble and accented with a brass hinged lid. The stone displays a striking natural composition of blu...
Breccia Marble
Italian Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Decorative Box, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Italian rectangular box featuring a richly patterned tortoiseshell-effect Lucite lid framed in polished brass. Its clean geometric form and warm amber tones make it a sophist...
Lucite
$1,000
H 6.3 in W 4.93 in D 4.93 in
Dior Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Decorative Octagonal Box, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century jewelry or decorative octagonal box in a beautiful tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass. This stylish object was made in Italy during the 1970s and is attribute...
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
$526
H 1.58 in W 6.3 in D 3.94 in
Dior Midcentury Gilt Brass and Chrome Decorative Jewelry Box, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Description Spectacular Mid-Century decorative box in a striking combination of gilt brass and chromed metal. This incredibly elegant jewelry box was produced in Italy during the 19...
Brass
$523
H 2.17 in W 5.32 in D 3.94 in
Yellow Alabaster & Brass Jewelry Box - Mineral Stone Box - Italy 1970s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Yellow Alabaster & Brass Jewelry Box - Mineral Stone Box - Italy 1970s Very elegant jewelry or decorative trinket box. Entirely constructed with alabaster stone and a brass hin...
Stone, Alabaster, Marble, Brass
$2,922 / set
H 2.37 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Signed Brass, Chrome & Decorative Glass Stacking Trays by Romeo Rega, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Geneva, CH
Decorative set of 3 stacking trays in chrome, brass and decorative colored glass. Signed. 30 x 30 x 6 cm
Brass, Chrome
$812
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
Turtle-Shaped Brass Jewelry Box , Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful turtle-shaped jewelry box designed and produced in Italy in the 1970's. Great brass work. More than a box, this object is a sculpture on its own. Playful design object that...
Brass
Vintage Italian Hammered Brass Decorative Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant vintage Italian rectangular box crafted in richly textured hammered brass. Its warm golden finish and organic hand-worked surface give the piece a distinctive sculptural qual...
Brass
$588
H 2.56 in W 9.26 in D 4.34 in
Dior Large Smoked "Frozen" Lucite Italian Decorative Jewelry Box, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century jewelry or decorative rectangular box, made in charming smoked brownish lucite with a "frozen effect." This elegant object was produced in Italy during the 1970...
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Maison Mercier Tortoiseshell Lucite and Chrome Box, circa 1970
By Mercier Freres
Located in Atlanta, GA
Designed by the prestigious Parisian house Maison Mercier Frères and crafted in France circa 1970, this striking lidded box epitomizes refined modernist design. The piece enhances a ...
Metal, Chrome
$3,609
H 6.5 in W 12 in D 0.6 in
Vintage Decorative Box by Casa Bella, Brass, Bronze Mirror & Lucite, Italy 1970s
By Casa Bella
Located in North Miami, FL
This stellar and beyond fabulous large vintage 2 part Italian box from the 70's is monumental and from the iconic Casa Bella chic shop in Miami from the time period of the 70's. It i...
Brass
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
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H 8.67 in Dm 7.88 in
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
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.