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20th Century Metamorphic Games Table / Dining Table, Romeo Rega For Metalarte
About the Item
A superb metamorphic games table and dining table attributed to the esteemed Romeo Rega for Metalarte, crafted in Italy circa 1980. This exquisite piece showcases a distinguished brass and polished chrome frame, exemplifying the sleek and sophisticated design elements that defined Rega's iconic contributions to Italian craftsmanship during this era. Meticulously designed, this versatile table seamlessly transitions between a stylish games table and an elegant dining surface, making it an ideal centrepiece for spaces that prioritise both entertainment and dining experiences.
The striking combination of brass and polished chrome lends a touch of opulence to the table's frame, enhancing its visual appeal and reflecting the luxurious aesthetic characteristic of Rega's renowned creations. Elevate your interior with this wonderful item of mid century design which fuses Italian artistry and functional design, that encapsulating the spirit of 1980s sophistication.
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 epitomises 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” logo, ceasing production in 1981. Though little is known of his personal or professional life, Rega’s legacy has not been lost, with the arrival of his designs to vintage and collector’s auctions.
Rega’s furniture is characterised by geometric shapes and reduced forms. His designs are almost always gilded, chromed, or brass-plated, which adds the allure and elegance that Rega is known for, to his clean-lined modernist pieces. Although there is little verifiable information, some sources believe that Rega worked with designer-to-the-stars Willy Rizzo and prolific designer Gabriella Crespi, as all three designers espouse very similar aesthetics. With many entertainment-focused pieces, such as coffee tables with display space and liquor cabinets, occasional tables, etageres, and decorative table lamps, Rega’s work is popular among lovers of Hollywood Regency and 1970s design.
Metalarte is a family business with almost a century of history that was born as a metalwork workshop, founded by Antonio Riera Clariana in 1932 under the name of Metall Arts. At the beginning of the 1940s, it began designing and manufacturing its own lamp models but it was not until the end of the 1950s that it began to define the modern and innovative character for which the firm is known today.
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CONDITION
In very good vintage condition. Some very minor damage to the wood veneer on one side and some very minor damage to the green baize to the other. Please refer to photographs.
SIZE
Height: 74cm
Width: 100cm
Depth: 100cm
- Creator:Metalarte (Maker),Romeo Rega (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 29.14 in (74 cm)Width: 39.38 in (100 cm)Depth: 39.38 in (100 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1980
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. In very good vintage condition. Some very minor damage to the wood veneer on one side and some very minor damage to the green baize to the other. Please refer to photographs.
- Seller Location:Royal Tunbridge Wells, GB
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Romeo Rega
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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