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.
Romeo Rega Chrome and Brass Rectangular Photo Frame, Italy, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century picture frame in chrome-plated metal and brass. This stylish piece was designed by Romeo Rega and produced in Italy during the 1970s. Fully original and in amaz...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Vintage Romeo Rega Checkers Game Brass and Chrome-Plated, 1970's Design Signed
By Romeo Rega
Located in North Miami, FL
This ultra chic and modern signed vintage Italian Romeo Rega vintage checkers game has sculptural components. It is great just even as a decorative ob...
Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Murano Pink Photo Frame by Barovier e Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage photo frame with hand blown clear and pink Murano "Torciglione" glass border / Designed by Barovier e Toso circa 1960's / Original mark on frame / Made in Italy Measures: He...
Brass
Postmodern Chrome Table Lighter by Sarome, Hand-Crafted, Japan, 1970
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Postmodern chrome table lighter. Excellent vintage condition, works great. Great decorative collectible rare vintage table lighter. Lighter made by Sarome, Asia Japan. Measure: 5.75 in H, 2.5 in D. About Sarome: SAROME Japanese cigarette lighter manufacturer founded in 1940. The brand is named after SAROME, god of flames, object of fascination for humans. SAROME artisans craft delicate, glossy lighters in Tokyo to fascinate and enchant. Though known early on in Europe mainly for our superb crafting of cigarette lighters the luxury brand spread Worldwide. Sarome lighters...
Chrome
Mid-Century Photo Frame by Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and elegant picture frame with thick "nile green" beveled glass panels and brass frame / Made in Italy by Fontana Arte, circa 1950s Measures: width 9 inches, height 5.5 inches, ...
Brass
Clear Murano Photo Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage photo frame with hand blown clear Murano "Torciglione" glass border / Made in Italy circa 1960s Measures: Height: 13 inches / width: 10 inches / depth: 2 inches For photo siz...
Brass
Aircraft Engine Chrome Speaker
Located in Paris, FR
Speaker aircraft engine chrome is inspired by radial aircraft engines from early 20th-century radial aircraft engines. Structure in aluminum alloy ...
Aluminum, Chrome
$2,100 / item
H 3.86 in W 12.45 in D 14.26 in
Mahjong Game Board in Black Polished Ebony Passione Di Gioco
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Ebony polished mahjong with ruthenium brass parts.
Ebony
Vintage Postmodern Chrome Table Lighter Kogen Japan, 1970s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Postmodern chrome table lighter Kogen Japan Piezo, 1970s Postmodern vintage chrome table lighter. Removable lighter portion is marked Piezo on top and Kogen on bottom Vintage mid century modern 70s table lighter. Does not work. Great decorative collectible rare vintage table lighter...
Chrome
Clear with Gold Flecks Murano Photo Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage photo frame with hand blown clear Murano "Torciglione" glass border infused with gold flecks / Made in Italy circa 1960s Measures: Height: 11 inches / width: 12.5 inches / de...
Brass
$495
H 32.75 in W 4.25 in D 32.75 in
Antique Vintage English Walking Stick Cane Wooden Gold Plated Cow Horn Handle
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very Stylish Fine Quality Polished Rosewood Wooden Lady’s or Gentleman’s Walking Cane of substantial quality and good weight very suitable to use as an everyday stick, with an elegant decoratively carved classical Cow Horn L shaped handle above a finely repousse chased gold plated collar with a cartouche engraved with H C. Last quarter of the Nineteenth Century, of English origin Condition: Good condition with nice patination, few small character dents to gilt mounts, complete with its original firm fitting solid steel and polished brass ferrule which is slightly worn. Nice straight stick in wonderful condition. Length: 32.75" (89cm) Width of handle: 4.25" (10.75cms). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed price Worldwide Store to door Shipping offered by Seller. *TIP: When deciding to purchase a Walking Stick on-line, always check the dimensions especially its length. Many antique sticks...
Sterling Silver
English Brass Telescope on Tripod Stand signed Dollond, London Circa 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass telescope on tripod stand with slipper feet. Telescope has the original carrying case with lens covers. Late 19th Century
$244Sale Price|57% Off
H 10.24 in W 8.08 in D 3.94 in
Photo frame in decorated crystal and Brass Italian Design, 1970s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Photo frame in decorated crystal and brass Italian Design 1970s.
Crystal, Brass
$1,213Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.42 in W 8.67 in D 0.79 in
Italy Brass and Plexiglass Frame Midcentury Design Style, Contemporary Product
Located in Brescia, IT
This item is the example how the design can create a beautiful ordinary object. It is fully handmade in Italy with heavy thick plexiglass and brass p...
Brass
Romeo Rega Brass Pyramid Sculpture Vintage
By Romeo Rega
Located in North Miami, FL
This great weighted eight-piece Italian vintage pyramid brass sculpture is the work of Romeo Rega from the 1970s. There are eight polished brass trays ...
Brass