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 Brass, Chrome and Smoked Glass Rectangular Coffee Table, Italy 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful large rectangular coffee table in solid brass and chrome, completed by a bronzed smoked glass top. This elegant piece was designed by Romeo Rega and produced in Italy durin...
Brass, Chrome
Romeo Rega Italian Coffee Table in Brass and Chrome Smoked Glass Lucite 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Roma, IT
Mid-Century solid brass and chromed coffee table with smoked glass top and amethyst Lucite blocks. This fantastic object was desi...
Brass, Chrome
Midcentury Rega Smoked Glass, Brass and Chrome Square Coffee Table, Italy 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant midcentury smoked glass, brass and chrome squared coffee table. This amazing piece was designed by Romeo Rega in Italy during the 1970s. This coffee table, thanks to the c...
Brass, Chrome
$11,100Sale Price / set|40% Off
Romeo Rega Pair Sculptural Bedside End Tables Drawer Black Brass Painted 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in New York, NY
Romeo Rega pair of rare black laminate end or bedside tables with single drawers and architectural brass legs, Italy, 1970s. Each signed on manufacturer’s brass roundel...
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass & Nickel Side Table / Nightstand by Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern Double Level brass and nickel table by Romeo Rega for use as side table or nightstand. Mirrored top with glass lower level.
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Danish Modern Nightstands by Falster
By Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern end tables with tambour doors that recede behind the cabinet. Simple Danish design with storage for living room or bedroom. Please confirm location.
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern walnut nightstands with sculpted wood handles. Two drawers with brass trim handles. Please confirm location NY of NJ.
Brass
Brass and Smoked Glass Italian Coffee Table, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage coffee table with a sculptural brass base and a smoked glass top. Beautiful timeless design. Good condition with normal age related wear 1970s - Italy Height: 42...
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Nightstands 1950's
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A pair of handmade midcentury Italian nightstands in marquetry style. Each nightstand has a drawer and a glass top. The wood used is walnut and beech with details in brass. The has b...
Brass
$1,600 / set
H 22.75 in W 22 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern Nightstands by American of Martinsville, a Pair
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands manufactured by American of Martinsville. Well-built frame with walnut veneer exterior. A nice addition to any modern interior. Please ...
Walnut
$4,500 / set
H 18 in W 24 in D 16 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Brass Nightstands or End Tables by Rougier
By Milo Baughman, Roger Rougier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super handsome and sophisticated pair of night stands made by Rougier. They feature well made laminate cases, with beautiful rosewood drawers, and brass plinth bases. Very much in ...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstands by John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish midcentury nightstands sold by John Stuart. Two dovetail jointed drawers on each, with open storage space beneath. Please confirm item location with dealer (NJ or NY).
Walnut
$3,995 / set
H 20.25 in W 32.75 in D 28 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstands by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young
By Maurice Bailey, Monteverdi-Young
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These oversized vintage nightstands, designed by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young in the United States during the 1960s, are a striking example of the refined craftsmanship and sc...
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Style Teak Nightstands
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of contemporary modern nightstands feature a cabinet door with a hidden pull that opens up to unveil a large compartment with a shelf. A sleek and simple pedestal...
Teak
Pair of Mid Century Modern Night Tables by Lane C 1965
By Lane Furniture
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of Mid Century Modern night tables by Lane. Pair of doors with brass pulls open to reveal an area for storage. ...
Brass
Italian Square Coffee Table, Chrome & Smoked Glass, 1970s
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
Refined Italian coffee table from the 1970s, featuring a square smoked glass top set within a polished chrome frame. The table is supported by rounded tubular chrome legs with softly...
Chrome
$1,673
H 21.66 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
Midcentury Brass, Chrome and Smoked Glass Italian Coffee Table, Romeo Rega 1970
By Romeo Rega
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury brass, chrome and smoked glass coffee table. This iconic coffee table was designed in Italy and attributed to Romeo Rega, one of the few produced during 1970s. Like mos...
Brass
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H 18.12 in W 25.2 in D 15.75 in
Romeo Rega Italian Brown End Table Side table , Gilded Brass Signed
By Romeo Rega
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding , Sophisticated and very refined side table by the pioneering Italian designer Romeo Rega (1925-1984). Table with drawer and round handle with a hole on which the author...
Brass
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H 29.14 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Romeo Rega Midcentury Brass and Chrome Italian Bar Cart with Smoked Glass 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous trolley bar cart fully made in solid brass and chromed metal. This wonderful and rare three level bar cart was designed by Romeo Rega and produced in Italy during the 1970s....
Brass, Chrome
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H 24.02 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Italian Brass Chrome Travertine End Tables Romeo Rega, 1970s
By Romeo Rega, Metalarte
Located in Paris, IDF
A beautiful piece of design, this pair of two-tier end tables or side tables will be the focal point of your living room. Symmetrical brass and chrome elements match perfectly with t...
Travertine, Brass, Chrome
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H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in
Brass, Chrome and Glass Rectangular Coffee Table after Romeo Rega, Italy, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Roma, IT
This iconic coffee table was designed in the style of Romeo Rega, one of the few 1970s-era Italian designers that are associated with a combination of modernism and glamour in their ...
Brass, Chrome
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H 21.5 in W 24.75 in D 25.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Romeo Rega Chrome with Brass Side Tables, Cocktail Table
By Romeo Rega
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of square end tables which could be used together as a cocktail table. Very elegant in their design nickel chrome with brass in the center with glass tops.
Brass, Chrome
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H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Romeo Rega, Square Coffee Table in Brass and Chrome, Smoked Glass, Italy, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant coffee table in chromed metal and brass, smoked glass adds to the seductive elegance of this midcentury piece. Measurements: 80 x 80 H 40.
Brass, Chrome
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H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in
Romeo Rega style Coffee Table in Brass and Chrome, Smoked Glass, Italy, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant coffee table in chromed metal and brass, smoked glass adds to the seductive elegance of this midcentury piece. Measurements: 120 x 80 H 40.
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Romeo Rega End-Tables
By Romeo Rega
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Sharp looking pair of geometric chrome and brass side tables. Tables without glass tops measures; 21.5 inches x 14 inches Bases can hold many sized and shapes, eg round, square or o...
Brass, Chrome
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H 16.3 in W 21.25 in L 16.3 in
Romeo Rega 1970s Brass and Chrome Open Side Tables with Green Velvet Sides
By Romeo Rega
Located in New York, NY
Unusual pair of open side tables by Romeo Rega, the rare curved design is accented with sophisticated use of different finishes: one drawer with chrome...
Brass, Chrome