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.
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
$1,913 / set
H 17.72 in W 35.44 in D 17.72 in
1970s Postmodern Nesting Tables by Romeo Rega, Brass, Glass and Steel
By Romeo Rega
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. These three tables feature a brass and steel frame with glass tops. They are vintage, therefore they might show slight traces of use, but they can be considere...
Brass, Steel
$4,967
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
$3,023Sale 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
$1,892Sale Price|20% Off
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
$828
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
1970s brass and steel coffee table by Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Vigevano, PV
Elegant 1970s brass and steel coffee table by Romeo Rega
Brass, Steel
$2,838
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
$6,950
H 28.75 in Dm 47 in
Round Glass Top Dining Table of Chrome and Brass from Italy, Attrib. Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Modernist dining or center table from Italy, circa 1970, featuring four arches over a cross shaped base of chrome metal and brass with a round glass top, attributed to the cel...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
$3,051Sale Price|40% Off
H 28.35 in W 25.6 in D 17.33 in
Mid-Century Italian Brass, Chrome Table Base Signed Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Vilnius, LT
Mid-century Italian Romeo Rega dining table base is made of brass, chrome, plywood. It is heavy and solid, very good vintage condition. Signed Romeo Rega Made in Italy.
Brass, 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
Romeo Rega Dining Table in Steel and Brass with Glass Top, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Milan, IT
An amazing dining table designed by Romeo Rega made out of steel, brass and glass top. This table's structure plays with geometric lines, creatin...
Brass, Steel
Octagonal Center Table by Romeo Rega, Brass & Smoked Glass, Circa 1970
By Romeo Rega
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Huge and elegant octagonal center or dining table attributed to Romeo Rega. Octagonal mirrored base with smoked glass top. Excellent condition.
Mirror