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.
Set of 3 Romeo Rega high-backed dining chairs
By Romeo Rega
Located in Bern, CH
Set of 3 incredibly stylish 1970's Romeo Rega Hollywood Regency high-backed dining chairs. Brass plated metal construction. Cane work backrest and seat with a beautiful walnut surrou...
Metal
Romeo Rega Sculptural Dining Chair, 1970
By Romeo Rega
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Romeo Rega sculptural dining chair, suede and burl, 1970, Italy. This dining chair by Romeo Rega, crafted in 1970, captures the avant-garde spirit of Italian design in the early Sev...
Suede, Wood
$2,765Sale Price / set|20% Off
1970s Italian Romeo Rega Set of 4 Dining Chairs
By Romeo Rega
Located in London, GB
A set of four dining chairs by Romeo Rega in bi-metal upholstered in navy leather.
Brass, Chrome
$3,463Sale Price / set|20% Off
Hollywood Regency Style Dining Chair set by Romeo Rega, Italy 1970's
By Romeo Rega
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Hollywood Regency Style Design Dining Chair set by Romeo Rega. Made in Italy, 1970's period. Design in the manner of Willy Rizzo. Set of 6 chairs with chromed meta...
Metal, Chrome
$5,291Sale Price / set|60% Off
Midcentury Italian Lacquer Brass Living Room Set by Romeo Rega, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Paris, IDF
This two elements living room set from the Mid-Century Modern Italian Riviera period designed by Romeo Rega is bursting with nostalgia. With its impeccable design, perfect proportion...
Brass
$5,291Sale Price|60% Off
Midcentury Italian Lacquer Brass Living Room sofa by Romeo Rega, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Paris, IDF
This sofa from the Mid-Century Modern Italian Riviera period designed by Romeo Rega is bursting with nostalgia. With its impeccable design, perfect proportions, and high-end Italian ...
Brass
$4,329 / set
Romeo Rega set of four chairs Doghe 1970s
By Metalarte, Romeo Rega
Located in bari, IT
Four Doghe model chairs metal frame brown suede leather seat designed by Romeo Rega for Metalarte 1970s. Born in Rome in 1904, Romeo Rega is one of the leading designers of the seco...
Brass
$2,000 / item
Regency Dining Chairs by Romeo Rega, Italy, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dining chairs by Romeo Rega, a true embodiment of 1970s Italian craftsmanship. Mirroring the materials of our matching octagonal dining table, these chairs feature vintage polished b...
Brass
Set of 6 Mid Century Modern Italian Dining Chairs by Romeo Rega 1980
By Romeo Rega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"This collection comprises six iconic Mid Century Modern Italian dining chairs designed by the renowned Romeo Rega. Crafted during the mid-20th century, these chairs exemplify the er...
Chrome
Romeo Rega Sculptural Dining Chairs, 1970, Set of 2
By Romeo Rega
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Romeo Rega sculptural dining chairs, suede and burl, 1970, Italy, set of two. This set of two dining chairs by Romeo Rega, crafted in 1970, embodies an avant-garde fusion of design ...
Suede, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Set of 10 Chairs by Romeo Rega, Italy, 1970s - New Upholstery
By Romeo Rega
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of 10 Chairs by Romeo Rega, Italy, 1970s - New Upholstery
Brass
$8,177 / set
Set of 6 Chairs "Doghe" by Romeo Rega, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 6 vintage chairs mod. "Doghe" realized by Romeo Rega in 1970s. Structure in chromed metal and seat in brown suede. Realized for Metalarte. Very good condition.
Metal
$9,620Sale Price / set|60% Off
Midcentury Italian Lacquer Brass Living Room Set by Romeo Rega, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Paris, IDF
This three elements living room set from the Mid-Century Modern Italian Riviera period designed by Romeo Rega is bursting with nostalgia. With its impeccable design, perfect proporti...
Brass
Four Vintage Chairs Attributed to Romeo Rega, 1980s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Roma, IT
Set of four chairs is an original piece of design furniture attributed to Romeo Rega in Italy in the 1980s. Made of golden metal, oxidized metal and padded fabric, with beautiful ...
Metal
$4,224Sale Price / set|20% Off
Romeo Rega Set of Four Dining Chairs with Chrome Frame & Metallic Chenille 1970
By Romeo Rega
Located in Cheyenne, WY
This set of four chromed steel dining chairs by Romeo Rega is newly upholstered in grey chenille fabric. Their sleek high-back profile and material choices are emulative of the Holly...
Chrome
Set of Four Italian Post War Design 1970s Side Chairs
By Romeo Rega
Located in Queens, NY
Set of four contemporary Italian postwar design 1970s chrome side chairs with dark green suede upholstered seat and back panel (by ROMEO REGA). Matching game table is dealer referen...
Chrome
$11,424 / set
Six Italian Dining Chairs by Romeo Rega, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Six Italian dining chairs by Romeo Rega, 1970s Chromed steel and simil leather.
Steel, Chrome
$14,400 / set
H 32 in W 22 in D 22 in
Hollywood Regency Style Set of 8 Indoor Outdoor Black Dining Chairs
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Set of 8 Hollywood Regency style indoor outdoor dining chairs fully restored from top to bottom with black cast aluminum frames and contrasting sand and ivory awning stripe upholster...
Aluminum
$10,800 / set
H 32 in W 22 in D 22 in
Hollywood Regency Style Set of 6 Indoor Outdoor Black Dining Chairs
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Set of 6 Hollywood Regency style indoor outdoor dining chairs fully restored from top to bottom with black cast aluminum frames and contrasting sand and ivory awning stripe upholster...
Aluminum
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 5, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Setup 5 (1x small,1x medium,1x large, 1x corner, 2x ottoman, 2x ottoman classic, 3x armrest): L230-280cm & 220cm / P96...
Foam, Wool
$2,753 / set
H 40.16 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Set of Four Black and Clear Sculptural Lucite High Back Dining Room Chairs 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of four black and clear Lucite sculptural dining room chairs, 1970s.Original thick transparent and black Lucite sculptural design.The chairs are extraordinary and in good vintage...
Lucite
Mid-Century Set of High Back Dining Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish set of four matching dining chairs offer a shapely vinyl covered seat, with comfortable high backs. Hardwood walnut frames with tapered legs and clean modern lines add t...
Wood
$9,950 / set
H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 19.69 in
Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs Scandinavian design mid century modern sculptural
By Kaare Klint, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare matching all original set of 6 dining chairs in beautifully sculpted teak and black leather designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Oddensen Maskinsnedkeri in Denmark, circa...
Leather, Teak
$2,300 / set
H 40.75 in W 17.5 in D 22 in
Vintage Set of Eight Italian Modern Leather High Back Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant set of eight Mid-Century Modern high back dining chairs that have an unusual metal base. The sleek design ensures maximum comfort with its high backrest and thick cushione...
Metal
$2,103Sale Price / set|55% Off
H 33.08 in W 21.26 in D 23.63 in
Set of 4 pcs. Mid-Century Italian Romeo Rega/Maison Jansen Style Dining Chairs
Located in Vilnius, LT
Set of 4 pcs. Mid-Century Italian brass plated metal chairs from 1970s. The upholstery is in ochra and brown color combination original textile. We...
Brass, Metal
$3,050
H 29.53 in W 81.11 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Sofa with Chrome Structure, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian sofa with chrome back details and original velvet upholstery. Overall the sofa is in good vintage condition.
Chrome
$3,594 / set
H 42.13 in W 18.12 in D 17.33 in
Set of 8 1970s Italian Dining chairs by Pietro Costantini
By Pietro Costantini
Located in London, Lambeth
Set of 8 dining with a distinctive sculptural style piano black lacquered frame.Rich black Leather seat pads.Italian 1970s
Leather
$3,200
H 28.94 in W 79.93 in D 33.86 in
Stouby Møbelfabrik, Mid Century 3-Seater Sofa in Brown Leather, Made in 1970s
By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik, Mogens Hansen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
A classic Danish Mordern 3-seater sofa in brown leather, feets made in solid beech. Simple lines and a great comfort featured in this sofa. Designed by Stouby Møbelfabrik, Denmark. M...
Leather, Beech
$2,200
H 29.73 in W 58.67 in D 31.5 in
Mogens Hansen, Mid-Century 2-Seater Sofa, Patinated Black Leather, 1970s
By Mogens Hansen, Børge Mogensen, Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in Odense, DK
A classic Danish Modern two-seater sofa upholstered in patinated black leather, resting on legs crafted from solid beech. With its clean lines, balanced proportions, and timeless com...
Leather, Beech
Romeo Rega 1970's Oversized Bench in Tufted Velvet and Chrome
By Romeo Rega
Located in Roma, RM
Beautiful and one of a kind piece custom made for a private client in the 1970's. This unusually long tufted velvet bench with its polished chrome frame and simplified Roman key moti...
Chrome
Romeo Rega Set of 4 Chairs and 2 Armchairs
By Romeo Rega
Located in Austin, TX
Set of four chairs and two armchairs by Romeo Rega purchased in Italy. The set is made of chromed steel. The original suede upholstery is in fair condition. The armrests height fo...
Brass, Steel, Chrome
Set of 2 Vintage Italian Dining Chairs by Romeo Rega 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Set of 2 Vintage Italian Dining Chairs by Romeo Rega from the 1970s exemplifies the sophisticated and sleek design of the era. Crafted by renowned Italian designer Romeo Rega, th...
Brass
1970s Italian Romeo Rega Set of 4 Dining Chairs
By Romeo Rega
Located in Palermo, PA
Beautiful dining chairs by Romeo Rega, made in Italy, 1970s. These comfortable dining chairs have gold colored metal base with floral patterned velvet fabric. The fabric is origina...
Metal, Chrome
Romeo Rega, Set of Four Chrome and Leather Dining Chairs from 60s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Catania, CT
Chrome and black leather. Set of four dining chairs in excellent condition with some trace of age and use on the metal. Designed by Romeo Rega and produced in Italy during the 60s.
Chrome
Sold
H 34.65 in W 19.69 in D 22.45 in
Set of 6 Mid-Century Italian Brass, Chrome and Textile Chairs signed Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Vilnius, LT
Mid-century Italian brass and chrome frame with white/cream color textile chairs by Romeo Rega from 1970s. Very comfortable. Metal is in a very good condition and textile is very c...
Brass, Chrome
Romeo Rega, Chair of Directoire Style in Metal, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Romeo Rega, signed. Chair Directoire style in chromed metal, seat and backrest ending in a decorative ball. Slightly curved top of the backrest. Straight base. Seat upholstered w...
Metal
Romeo Rega Set of Six Dining Chair in Black Leather and Steel
By Romeo Rega
Located in Milano, IT
Set of six Italian sets designed by the famous Romeo Rega from the 1960s. The set is made from a metal frame and the seat and back in black leather . The line of each seat is very s...
Steel
Sold
H 32.29 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Set of Four Romeo Rega Floating Cantilever Leather Dining Chairs, 1970, Italy
By Romeo Rega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury modernist chrome cantilever chairs by Romeo Rega, sculptural floating seat design, 1970s. New black ultra-suede upholstery. Dimensions: 47 W x 82 H x 50 D cm, seat: 46 cm...
Chrome
Pair of Vintage Chairs by Romeo Rega, Early 1980s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of vintage chairs is a design furniture realized by Romeo Rega (1925-1984) and published on Vogue in 1984. Steel and "Serpent" fabric. ...
Steel
Sold
H 35.44 in W 20.48 in D 21.66 in
Set of Six Dining Chairs in Brass, Design by Romeo Rega, Italy, 1970
By Romeo Rega
Located in Napoli, IT
Set of nr 6 dining chairs in brass and wicker covered in Dedar green velvet in cotton designed by Romeo Rega, Italy, 1970.
Brass
Dining Chairs by Romeo Rega, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 heavy quality dining chairs designed by Romeo Rega. The chairs consist of a brass and chrome frame with original alcantara seats. The chairs are labeled 'made in italy...
Brass, Chrome