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 Perspex Chess Table, 1970s Italy
By Romeo Rega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and beautiful chess table by Romeo Rega. Full chrome base with a thick, heavy, lucite inlay which supports the chess board. Perspex chess pieces are made with lucite bodies a...
Brass, Chrome
Custom Chess Set and Game Table
By Bridges over Time Originals
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A custom made walnut and maple chess set and game table we commissioned. It is solidly made with squares of curly maple and walnut. The table legs and borders are solid walnut. The c...
Birdseye Maple, Oak, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Era Walnut Chess Table, Circa 1885
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century English Victorian era walnut chess table, circa 1885.
Walnut
$3,345Sale Price|64% Off
H 28.75 in W 55.12 in D 55.12 in
Romeo Rega Square Table Brass Steel Signed 1970s Italian Design Minimalist
By Romeo Rega
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Romeo Rega elegant table and rare piece, made of brass and steel parts, with all acid stained glass, typical of Romeo Rega invention, signed, Metalarte production.
Brass, Steel
$2,504
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 27.76 in
Romeo Rega Large Rectangular Brass and Chrome Coffee Table, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Romeo Rega
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous and unique Mid-Century rectangular coffee table in solid brass and chrome, completed by a smoked glass top. This incredibly stylish table was designed by Romeo Rega and pro...
Brass, Chrome
Vintage Italian Coffee Table by Romeo Rega, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Brussel, BE
This elegant two-tier coffee table is a quintessential example of the bold and glamorous aesthetic that defined Italian furniture design in the 1970s, created by none other than Rome...
Metal
Romeo Rega Italian Brass and Burl Wood Coffee Table, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined square coffee table by renowned Italian designer Romeo Rega, crafted in the 1970s. This square table features a gleaming brass frame with clean geometric lines, paired with...
Brass
Coffee table Romeo Rega 1970
By Romeo Rega
Located in bari, IT
Rare coffee table model with crossover structure by Romeo Rega Italian production 1970s
Crystal, Brass, Steel
Romeo Rega Prod, Italy, c. 1970 Low Display Table
By Romeo Rega
Located in London, GB
Born in 1904, Italian designer Romeo Rega is one of several 1970s-era designers that are associated with a combination of modernism and glamour in their furniture creations. Rega epitomizes this style, his brand is said to have been launched on the December 31st, 1969, producing lighting, chairs, tables, and display cabinets identified by his double “R...
Metal, Brass
$2,276
H 25.6 in W 35.83 in D 20.08 in
Romeo Rega Cart Table in Chrome, Lucite and Brass, Italy, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Rome, IT
Cart table in chrome, Lucite and brass with a smoked glass surface by the Italian designer Romeo Rega, Italy, 1970s.
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Romeo Rega Vitrine, Italy, 1970
By Romeo Rega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful Romeo Rega rectangular vitrine with three smoked glass tops supported by a brass frame with chrome accents.
Chrome, Brass
Octagonal Dining Table by Romeo Rega, Italy, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Octagonal dining table by Romeo Rega, a true gem from 1970s Italy. Crafted with precision in vintage polished brass and chrome-plated accents, this table not only showcases Rega's ic...
Brass
$15,600
H 16.5 in W 30 in D 30 in
Important Abstract Bronze Chess Set on Belgian Marble and Brass Game Table
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a low chess table/ coffee table height with the most original and rare chess pieces. All bronze in polished and dark patina finish (32 pieces)....
Belgian Black Marble, Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 28.35 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Rare Set Play Table by Romeo Rega in Green Alcantara Leather, Signature 1960
By Romeo Rega
Located in Milano, IT
Rare gaming set designed by designer Romeo Rega from the 1960s. The playing set consists of 1 square table and 4 folding chairs. The gaming table has a wooden frame with square steel...
Steel