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
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 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
$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
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
$414Sale Price|20% Off
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
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
$342Sale Price|63% Off
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
Gabriella Crespi Small Brass Container Box, Italy 1970s
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Milan, IT
Gabriella Crespi Small Brass Container Box. Italy 1970s Carries the Initials E.L. Signed at the base Gabriella Crespi.
Brass
Vintage Italian Brass Hinged Box with Curved Cover, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant vintage Italian box in polished brass, dating to the 1970s. The piece features a sculptural curved lid and a clean, architectural silhoue...
Brass
$1,276
H 1.58 in W 15.75 in D 3.94 in
Romeo Rega Signed Silver-Plated Brass Decorative Box with Striped Top, 1960
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A very long wonderfully designed desk box signed by Romeo Rega. This silver-plated and brass box has a striped decorative top and removeable lid. The inside of the box is black laque...
Metal, Silver, Brass
$52,449
H 42.52 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Oscar Tusquets Contemporary Leather Starry Pyramid Limited Edition
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Starry Pyramid by Oscar Tusquets and Pere Ventura for Exhibition-event Homo Faber celebrada en Venezia septiembre 2018. Limited edition of 8 A pyramid shaped tabernacle. Leather covered faces...
Leather
$582
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