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 Set of 8 Modern Stainless Steel Placemats, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Miami, FL
A rare set of 8 modern placemats by Romeo Rega. Octagonal in shape. The surface has a geometric design in polished stainless and mate. All are signed. ...
Stainless Steel
$3,200 / set
H 0.25 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
8 Brass & Embossed Snakeskin Steel Octagon Placemats, Italy 1970's Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A set of 8 exceptional placemats attributed to Romeo Rega (from an estate full of Romeo's design). Framed in high polished brass with an embossed snakeskin pattern on polished steel...
Brass, Steel
Firma Svenskt Tenn Set of Six Pewter Charger Plates, Sweden, 1968
By Estrid Ericson, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful set of six original charger plates manufactured at Firma Svenskt Tenn in the 1968. Made of beautifully patinated pewter. Great quality. All signed and marked with the "Ängl...
Pewter
$1,450Sale Price / set|23% Off
H 13.5 in W 19 in D 3 in
Set of 10 Antique American "W.P." Red & Gold Porcelain Turkey Plates & Platter
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 10 Antique American Cranberry Red and Gold Porcelain "Turkey" Plates and Serving Platter with Hand-Painted Details Made By "Wheeling Pottery Co.," Circa 1890's. Perfect for Th...
Porcelain
$1,595 / set
H 1.34 in W 13.78 in D 14.18 in
Plates Platters Serveware Set Green Ming Marble Collectible Hand-carved Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plates in Green Ming marble. Multiple use as plates, platters and placers. Dimensions: Small L 24, W 20, H 1.8 cm, medium L 30, ...
Marble
$998Sale Price / set|33% Off
H 0.5 in Dm 9.5 in
Roger Capron - Set of 6 Colorful Ceramic Plates with Mask
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
A set of six plates made by Roger Capron in Vallauris, France in 1960s. Same design presented in six different colors. The 6 plates come with their original packaging. We have 4 set...
Porcelain
$3,074 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 13 in
Charger Plates Platters Serveware Set of 6 in Green Marble Collectible Handmade
By Pieruga Marble, Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
Set of 6 hand carved charger plates from Green Ming marble. Multiple use as charger plates, plates platters and placers. Dimensions: D 33 x H 1.9 cm. Available in different marbles...
Marble
$1,754 / set
H 1.34 in W 13.78 in D 14.18 in
Plates Platters Serveware Set Solid Green Onyx Ming Marble Hand-carved Italy
By Pieruga Marble, Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
Hand carved presentation plates in green onyx (orange shadows) and Green Ming. Multiple use as plates, platters and placers. Dimensions: Small - L 24 W 20 H 1.8 cm, Medium - L 30 ...
Onyx, Marble
Set of Six Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Round Dinner Plates, Italy 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic set of six midcentury glass plates in an incredibly vibrant cobalt blue color. These gorgeous plates were hand-made in Italy by Duna in the 1980s. This incredibly elegant ...
Glass, Art Glass
Set of Antique German Pewter Plates
Located in London, GB
Set of antique German pewter plates German, 19th Century Largest plate: Height 4cm, diameter 37cm Smallest bowl: Height 3cm, diameter 1...
Pewter
$3,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 2 in W 19 in D 14 in
Set of 13 Antique French Hand-Painted Limoges Porcelain "Game Set, " Circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 13 antique french hand-painted limoges porcelain "Game set," circa 1900. 10 plates, 1 platter, and 2 bone plates.
Porcelain
French Majolica Asparagus Plates, Set of 8
By GOLDSCHEIDERSCHE PORZELLAN-MANUFACTUR UND MAJOLICA-FABRIK (1885-1953)
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Set of eight French majolica asparagus plates. A rare find. Each majolica plate showcases asparagus with light green hued spears with lavender heads and surrounded by light green bor...
Porcelain
$3,500 / set
H 1.25 in Dm 8.75 in
Set of 14 Antique French Hand-Painted Limoges Porcelain Fish Service, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 14 Antique French "Martial Redon (M.R.)" Limoges porcelain fish service, Circa 1890's-1900's. Hand-painted gold, pink and white porcelai...
Porcelain
Sold
H 0.08 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Set of 8 Steel & Patinated Brass Placemats by Romeo Rega, Italy, 1970's
By Romeo Rega
Located in New York, NY
Rarest set of Romeo Rega placemats. Beautiful patina. These placemats will ship from France and can be returned to either France or to an upstate NY location. Price does not inclu...
Brass, Stainless Steel