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.
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$2,775Sale Price|60% Off
Midcentury Romeo Rega Black Lacquer Brass and Glass Dining Table, 1970s
By Metalarte, Romeo Rega
Located in Paris, IDF
Luxe and inventive, this midcentury dining table by Romeo Rega for Metalarte has been maintained in very good vintage condition. It’s the black lacquer top that makes this midcentury...
Brass
$2,871
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Midcentury Gold Brass and Glass Italian Console Table in Romeo Rega Style, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing mid-century gold brass and glass console table. This marvellous piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s. This fantastic piece is in golden brass, chromed metal and sm...
Brass, Chrome
$3,062Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.93 in W 39.38 in D 78.75 in
Romeo Rega 1970s Italian Midcentury Table in Stainless Steel, brass and Mirror
By Romeo Rega
Located in bari, IT
This spectacular table, designed by Romeo Rega, is made of steel, brass and mirrored glass. Rega’s furniture is characterized by geometric shapes and reduced forms. His designs are ...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$5,052
H 28.75 in W 55.12 in D 15.75 in
1970s Console Table attr. Romeo Rega, Brass, Chrome and Glass, Hollywood Regency
By Romeo Rega
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Romeo Rega attributed console table from the 1970s. Beautiful bi-color chrome and brass console table with a glass top. The piece shows patina on the brass. We can organize fast sh...
Brass, Chrome
$1,682
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
$842
H 16.15 in W 14.18 in D 22.05 in
Romeo Rega style Coffee Table in Brass and Smoked Glass, Italy, 1970s Midcentury
By Romeo Rega
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant coffee table in brass, smoked glass adds to the seductive elegance of this midcentury piece. Measurements: 56 x 36 H 41.
Brass
$2,392
H 15.75 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Midcentury Brass, Chrome and Glass Italian Coffee Table After Romeo Rega, 1970
By Romeo Rega
Located in Roma, IT
This iconic coffee table was designed by Romeo Rega, one of the few 1970s-era. Like most of Rega's production, this clean-lined modernist piece is characterized by a two-level squ...
Brass, Chrome
$1,315
H 17.72 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Midcentury Brass, Chrome and Glass Italian Coffee Table After Romeo Rega, 1970
By Romeo Rega
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury coffee table in chromed metal, brass and smoked glass. This wonderful piece was designed in the style of Romeo Rega in Italy during the 1970s. The fusion of the three materials, chromed metal, brass and smoked glass, plus the mix with the straight and simple lines creates a blend of seductive elegance. This astonishing item will be perfect to smarten a modern living room or a midcentury studio. Measurements (cms): Depth 60 Width 60 Height 45 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 December 31st, 1969, producing lighting, chairs, tables, and display cabinets identified by his double “R...
Brass, Chrome
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
Romeo Rega, Rectangular Glass and Metal Console Table, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek rectangular console by Romeo Rega, crafted with a smoked glass top supported by a chrome and brass frame. Perfect as a hall, sofa, or display table, it exemplifies the glamorou...
Chrome
Romeo Rega, Italian Chrome Brass and Glass Coffee Table , 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A square coffee table designed by Romeo Rega, featuring a smoked glass top framed in chrome and brass. This iconic piece reflects the designer flair for geometric lines and luxurious...
Chrome
$1,600
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Romeo Rega Brass, Chrome and Tinted Glass Side Table, Italy, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Geneva, CH
Small Romeo Rega brass, chrome and smoked glass side table, Italy, circa 1970s Good condition. Patinated brass, can be clean on de...
Brass, Chrome
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
H 17.25 in W 26 in D 26 in
Romeo Rega Brass, Lucite & Glass Side Table, Italy 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Chicago, IL
Romeo Rega Brass, Lucite & Glass Side Table, Italy 1970s A striking “modern classic” by Roman artisan Romeo Rega, whose Trastevere workshop has furnished Italy’s finest homes for ove...
Brass