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
$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
$3,045 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 13 in
Charger Plates Platters Serveware Set of 6 in Green Marble Collectible Handmade
By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble
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
$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
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
$3,200Sale 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
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
$1,680 / set
H 1.19 in Dm 12.6 in
Dinner Plates Set Six Charger Platters Serveware Majolica Ceramic Aquamarine
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
This exclusive set of six plates, in majolica painted in polychrome, reinterprets the "VARIO RICCO" decoration of the sixteenth century in Deruta: our plates are handmade and hand-pa...
Ceramic, Majolica
$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
$1,680 / set
H 1.19 in Dm 12.6 in
Dinner Plates Set Six Charger Platters Serveware Majolica Ceramic Purple Painted
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
This luxurious set of six plates, in majolica painted in polychrome, reinterprets the "VARIO RICCO" decoration of the sixteenth century in Deruta: our plates are handmade and hand-pa...
Ceramic, Majolica
$980 / set
H 1.19 in Dm 12.6 in
Charger Plate Set Four Dinner Plates Serveware Majolica Aquamarine Hand Painted
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
This colorful and elegant set of 4 majolica charger plates is handmade and hand-painted in Italy following the original Renaissance painting technique, unchanged over time, which we observe to the letter: every artist's brushstroke, which you can see on each plate, contributes to make our plates look bold and unique. The plates feature fluttering ribbons that frame recently blossomed flowers, representing the triumph of life and youth. A stylish set of charger plates...
Ceramic, Clay, Majolica
$1,680 / set
H 1.19 in Dm 12.6 in
Charger Plate Set Six Dinner Plates Table Serveware Majolica Blue Painted Damask
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
This magnificent set of 6 majolica charger plates is handmade and hand-painted in Italy following the original Renaissance painting technique, unchanged over time, which we observe t...
Ceramic, Majolica
$1,575 / 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
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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