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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Romeo Rega Lucite / stainless / brass Pedestal Table Base, , Italian Modernist
By Romeo Rega
Located in Buffalo, NY
Italian lucite, brass and aluminum pedestal table base, ( ONLY) circa 1970s. Created by artist Romeo Rega. Base diameter measures 19".in diameter... Can hold desired glass top.. Han...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Vintage Romeo Rega Acrylic and Brass Pedestal Stand
By Romeo Rega
Located in North York, ON
This exquisite vintage pedestal stand, designed by the renowned Italian designer Romeo Rega in the 1970s, is a perfect example of the modern sty...
Brass
$4,855Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.14 in Dm 47.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table by Romeo Rega, Italy, Circa 1974
By Romeo Rega
Located in bari, IT
70's table composed of an elegant mix of metals with polished brass and steel finish. The central base is made of full honey-colored plexiglass with a diameter of 20 cm. The smoked glass top in the image is 15 mm thick and can also be modified with a more generous size top up to 150 cm, designer Romeo Rega little chipping on the side of crystal plane. Romeo Rega is born in Rome on 10 October 1925, third of six children, born and raised in the Trastevere district, in the heart of Rome. THE FIRST BIG STEPS. He is 27 years old when, in 1957, he enrolls in the Albo provinciale delle imprese artigiane (Provincial Register of Craft Enterprises) and opens his first workshop in Vicolo della Frusta 6, where he collaborates with talented masters of wrought iron and forging. At this point arrives the first important order: the design and manufacturing for Cinecittà of the chariots for the American colossal film Ben-Hur, which will be published in 1959. He stays in Vicolo della Frusta until the end of the 1960s, a period in which he dedicated himself to his favorite activity: the design of his own pieces and the relations with people. Among his clients there are personalities from the world of cinema and entertainment, such as Marcello Mastroianni, Renato Rascel and his wife Giuditta Saltarini, Massimo Ranieri...
Crystal, Brass, Stainless Steel
Vintage Round Turned Onyx Pedestal Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Vintage round turned onyx pedestal stand.
Marble, Onyx
$2,333
H 29.53 in W 27.17 in D 29.14 in
Italian Dining or Console Table in Brass and Chrome by Romeo Rega, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Roma, IT
Incredibly elegant and rare cage table in brass and chrome designed by Romeo Rega and produced in Italy during the 1970s. In amazing condition, the charming sculptural base features...
Brass, Chrome
Romeo Rega Console Table in Brass and Chrome
By Romeo Rega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hollywood Regency, console table, Romeo Rega, Italy, the 1970s. The sculptural chrome and brass frame is contrasting nicely with the smoked glass top which is held in place with purple perspex details. Eclectic international style decor...
Brass, Chrome
$1,280Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29 in W 16 in D 16 in
Vintage Drexel Heritage Burlwood and Brass Pedestals, a Pair
By Drexel
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Drexel Heritage Burlwood and Brass Pedestals, a Pair Offered for sale is a pair of burlwood-matched grain Drexel Heritage pedestals w...
Brass
$2,987Sale 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
Vintage Italian Column Shaped Marble Pedestal Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Column Shaped Marble Pedestal Stand Circa Mid 20th Century Dimensions: H 35” D 12"
Marble
Large Tessellated Stone and Brass Pedestal
By Maitland Smith, Robert Marcius, Casa Bique, Karl Springer, Enrique Garcel
Located in Houston, TX
Large tessellated stone and brass pedestal. This shapely postmodern pedestal is perfect for a sculpture, bust or vase.
Stone
Romeo Rega Style Italian Brass Chrome Dining Trestle Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning 20th century Hollywood Regency Italian dining table made in the style and manner of Romeo Rega. The table features a square tube steel frame in square and rectangular shapes...
Steel, Chrome
Handcrafted English Plinth/Pedestal/Plant Stand
By SUM Furniture
Located in London, GB
Beautifully hand-turned and handcrafted in solid black walnut, this plinth/plant stand/pedestal is a sculptural study in form, texture, and material. Designed and made by our craftsm...
Walnut
Romeo Rega Style Chrome and Brass Console
By Romeo Rega
Located in New York, NY
Romeo Rega Style Chrome and Brass Console, Maison Jansen Style
Brass, Chrome
$2,100
H 29.5 in Dm 9.5 in
Top Quality and Hand Forged Iron & Hand Hammered Brass Pedestal or Flower Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and timeless hand crafted pedestal flower, plant, vase, or sculpture stand. When it comes to Art Deco pedestals this particular piece is among the most handsome and stylish w...
Brass, Wrought Iron