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
$4,355 / set
Romeo Rega set of four chairs Doghe 1970s
By Romeo Rega, Metalarte
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
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
$8,227 / 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
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
$11,494 / 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
$2,779Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 37.41 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in
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
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Lucite Folding Chairs, 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very nice set of four mid century modern Lucite folding chairs. Great to have when you need that extra seating for your dinner party. Fold ...
Chrome
$4,839 / set
H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 18.9 in
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti, Italy, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Paris, FR
Set of four (initially 6) chairs by Giancarlo Piretti, Model Nr 106 designed in 1967, Italy, Castelli edition. This model is no longer manufactured. ...
Aluminum, Steel
$2,286 / set
H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in
Set of five mid-century modern leather chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Set of Five Mid-Century Modern Leather Chairs, Italy, 1970s Embrace the essence of timeless design with this exceptional set of five mid-century modern chairs, crafted in Italy duri...
Metal
$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
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
$2,903 / set
H 30.32 in W 22.84 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of 4 Giotto Stoppino Chrome Chairs from 1970s
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian set of Giotto Stoppino chairs with chrome structure and original fabric apholstery in brick-colored. If needed the chairs available are 5 pieces. The fab...
Chrome
$4,222 / set
H 37.01 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Set of 6 Bamboo Dining Chairs from Gasparucci Italo, 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice set of 6 Italian dining chairs, fabricated in the 1970s by Gasparucci Italo. They are made of bamboo. The chairs are in good vintage condition. We work with professi...
Bamboo
$9,679Sale Price / set|60% Off
H 27.96 in W 76.38 in D 32.29 in
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
$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
$3,500 / set
H 36 in W 19 in D 23 in
Set of 6 Mid Century Italian Modern Sculptural Dining Chairs After Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning vintage set of six dining chairs after Verner Panton. These chairs feature a sculptural design. Chairs will eventually need to recovered. Upholstery is original and in fai...
Fabric
$2,116Sale 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
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
Sold
H 41.74 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Brass and Chrome Steel Italian Dining Chairs after Romeo Rega, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 4 dining chairs in brass and chrome steel. Seat and back in alcantara, 1970s - Good vintage condition. Some signs of aging. We have extr...
Brass, Cut Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 35.44 in W 20.08 in D 22.84 in
Hollywood Regency Gabriella Crespi Style Brass and Rattan Dining Chairs
By Romeo Rega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern tropicalism dining chairs in brass and wicker. Romeo Rega in the style of Gabriella Crespi in original satin fabric On...
Brass
Romeo Rega Dining Chairs with Graphic Upholstery, Italy, 1970
By Romeo Rega
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Unusual set of dining chairs by Romeo Rega, made in the Romeo Rega studio, Italy 1970. These high back dining chairs have a brass plated metal cross shaped frame and very nice origin...
Brass
Romeo Rega Crown Chair
By Romeo Rega
Located in Milan, IT
A spectacular chinese influenced 1970's armchair by Romeo Rega. Fully signed
Chrome, Brass