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.
Italian 1970s Multi Windows Picture Frame in Brass, Chrome and Leather
By Paul Evans, Romeo Rega
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1970s Multi Windows Picture Frame in Brass, Chrome, and Leather Sold by Nella Longari, probably by Romeo Rega
Brass, Chrome
Italian 1970s Multi Windows Picture Frame in Brass, Chrome and Leather
By Paul Evans, Romeo Rega
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1970s Multi Windows Picture Frame in Brass, Chrome and Leather Sold by Nella Longari, probably by Romeo Rega
Brass, Chrome
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...
Brass, Chrome, Metal
EXQUISITE MID CENTURY MODERN CiRCA 1970 ROMEO REGA CHROME & BRASS PICTURE FRAME
By Romeo Rega
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable Mid Century Modern Romeo Rega Brass & Chrome picture frame in the Art De...
Brass, Chrome
$1,176Sale Price / set|50% Off
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
$1,118
H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in
Midcentury Tommaso Barbi Burl and Chrome Square Picture Frame, Italy 1970s
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Roma, IT
Astonishing midcentury chromed brass and burl square photo frame. This beautiful piece was designed in Italy in the 1970s by Tomaso Barbi and is als...
Metal, Chrome
Italian Photo Frame Handmade Wood, Double Heart
By Laura G Art with Heart
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Double Heart is a unique arge Italian hand crafted wood double photo frame by sculptor Massimo Pasini. Wood is a very warm material and it is very m...
Wood
Picture Frame Wood Chrome E Glass Felice Antonio Botta Italy 1970s
By Felice Antonio Botta
Located in Rome, IT
Picture frame in burl wood, chrome and glass by the Italian designer Felice Antonio Botta. Made in Italy in the 1974.
Metal, Chrome
Italian Photo Frame in Silver , Laura G Heart ruby.
By Laura G Art with Heart
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Laura G' Heart Ruby is a very sweet small photo frame, golden silver with enamel ruby color, a wonderful masterpiece of Laura G collection Art with Heart photo frames...
Silver
Italian Snakeskin Picture Frame, circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A '70s Modern Italian red burgundy suede and snakeskin picture frame, circa 1970s, Italy. Frame can sit in two positions: vertical (as shown) o...
Animal Skin, Suede, Glass
Pair of Picture Frames
Located in London, England
Pair of inlaid oval frames. Circa 1920. H 26cm x W 20cm x D 2/16cm Please be in touch for an accurate shipping quote.
Walnut
Italian Malachite and Brass Picture Frame, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Italian picture frame from the 1970s, crafted with a polished malachite veneer and accented by a gilt brass border. The vivid green malachite showcases natural banded pattern...
Malachite
Dior Picture Frame in Brass, Lucite and Vienna Straw, Italy 1970s
By Dior Home
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful picture frame made of golden brass and clear lucite, enriched with Vienna straw. This lovely folding frame is attributed to Dior Home and was produced in Italy in the earl...
Metal, Brass
$1,059
H 13 in W 10.63 in D 7.88 in
Midcentury Picture Frame in brass, Steel and Glass Noel BC, Italy 1970s
By Noel BC
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful picture photo frame in brass, steel and glass with screws by Noel B.C. Made in Italy in the 1970s. The original label is still attached as shown in the pictures.
Metal, Brass, Steel
$564Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.85 in W 7.88 in D 0.79 in
Romeo Rega Picture Frames Italian Midcentury Form the Seventies
By Romeo Rega
Located in bari, IT
Very elegant rectangular photo holder in the 70s Romeo Rega style. N.B. space for photography 12 × 17.
Brass, Steel
ITALIAN Photo Frame Silver Handmade , Trust
By Laura G Art with Heart
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Trust is an Italian photo frame silver handmade by Laura G Art with Heart. A stylized orange-flower design provides a well-wishing motif for Tr...
Silver
Tommaso Barbi Picture Frame, Italy, 1970s
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Greding, DE
Segmental picture frame with turned rim of white ceramic and stand of brass. Inscribed Tommaso Barbi on the back.
Ceramic
Set of Three 1970s Romeo Rega Italian Photo Frames
By Romeo Rega
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A delightful and hard to come by set of three Romeo Rega 1970s photo frames. Each frame uses his iconic brass and white metal inlay. All in good conditio...
Silver, Brass
Sold
H 11.42 in W 9.85 in D 1.19 in
An elegant 1970s Romeo Rega Mid-Century Modern Rectangular Picture Frame
By Romeo Rega
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This picture frame by Romeo Rega features clean lines and a minimalist design, embodying the sophistication and simplicity characteristic of Mid-Century Modern aesthetics. Made from ...
Silver Plate, Brass
1970s Romeo Rega Italian Picture Frame
By Romeo Rega
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A rare original Italian Romeo Rega 1970s photo frame made of brass surround and inlaid chrome. A detailed and beautiful hand-made piece. It is lined ...
Brass, Chrome
Romeo Rega Picture Frame Brass Metal Crome 1960 Italy
By Romeo Rega
Located in Milano, IT
Romeo Rega picture frame.
Brass
Romeo Rega Brass and Chrome Photo Frame, Italy, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Naples, IT
Unusual and elegant photo frame in brass and chrome with a chromed geometric design with kinetic effect, Romeo Rega, 70s. Trestle and back in black felt and glass protection on the f...
Brass, Chrome