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
$346Sale Price|63% 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
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
Lucite and Chrome Decorative Box, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Rare decorative lucite and chrome cube-shaped box. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
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
$529
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
$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
Midcentury Decorative Box, Stone and Brass, Geometric Design, 1970
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
8-245 stone and brass over wood domed top geometric cut stone with brass interior and bottom.
Stone, Brass
1970 Italian Decorative Box Decorative box in wood
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970 Italian Decorative Box Decorative box in wood and inox. Italy. 1970 H. 6 cm W. 30 cm D. 20 cm
Wood
$811
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
$1,761
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
Italian Brass-Banded Wood Box, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A distinctive Italian decorative box crafted from richly grained wood and accented with hand-applied vertical brass bands across the lid, creating a rhythmic, architectural compositi...
Wood
$2,941 / 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
$2,353 / set
H 13 in W 10.63 in D 6.7 in
Romeo Rega Italian brass chrome set of two picture frames 1970
By Romeo Rega
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful set of two Mid-Century picture frames made in Italy in the late 1970s by Romeo Rega. These brass and chrome frames are very graphic and decorative, and covered with brown v...
Brass, Chrome
Lucite and Chrome Decorative Jewelry Box, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century decorative jewelry box made in a beautiful combination of chrome and clear lucite. This elegant round box was made in Italy during the 1970s. In amazing condit...
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 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.