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 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
$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
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
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...
$1,220
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
Dyrlund Danish Modern Teak Desk Accessory or Jewelry Box
By Dyrlund
Located in South Bend, IN
A nice Mid-Century Danish Modern solid teak dresser box, jewelry box, or desk accessory box Denmark, circa 1970s Measures: 12"W × 8.75"D × 3.2...
Teak
$365Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.19 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Vintage Brass Desk Box, Fine Decorative Case, Brass
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Desk Box - Decorative Box Set - Fine Brass Case Vintage decorative box set in metal and brass, with a finely interwoven straw-like pattern ...
Brass
Otar Stacked Brass and Copper Box
By Otar USA
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This rare 1935 all-original decorative box was designed and produced by John Otar in California. The box features individual triangular brass and copper plates stacked to create a sp...
Brass, Copper
Italian Leather Box Desk Storage
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Italian black leather desk organizer, circa late-20th century, 1970s, Florence, Italy. This desk piece organizer is black leather, comprised of five (5) boxes with a rich clear lacquered wood back, brass hinges, and a center rest area (shown with car key, and small change purse...
Brass
$420 / set
H 2 in W 8.75 in D 4 in
Travertine Marble Italian Box & Catchall Desk Accessory Fratelli Mannelli, 1970s
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful square-shaped catchall and the rectangular Box in Travertine Marble is a wonderful example of Italian decorative objects production during the 1970s. Made by Fratelli...
Travertine
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
Large Brass Gourd Decorative Box, 1960s Era, Statement Centerpiece
Located in Stamford, CT
1960s era large brass gourd, decorative object, which opens to a segmented lower half. Would make a strong statement in a dining table centerpiece.
Brass
$586
H 4.34 in Dm 3.15 in
Midcentury Cylindrical Box in Chrome and Lucite Romeo Rega Style, Italy 1970
By Romeo Rega
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing cylindrical decorative box in chrome and lucite attributed to the Italian designer Romeo Rega. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Beautiful desk accessory or piece...
Metal, Steel
Vintage Romeo Rega Poker Set, 1970's
By Romeo Rega
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
This is a rare vintage Romeo Rega Poker set with RR mirrored logo on top of the lid. The box of the poker set is made in black plexiglass decorated with ...
Acrylic
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