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 Minimalist Magazine Rack in Solid Brass Italian Design, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Romeo Rega Minimalist magazine rack in solid brass Italian design 1970s.
Brass, Chrome
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
Vintage Romeo Rega Checkers Game Brass and Chrome-Plated, 1970's Design Signed
By Romeo Rega
Located in North Miami, FL
This ultra chic and modern signed vintage Italian Romeo Rega vintage checkers game has sculptural components. It is great just even as a decorative ob...
Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Romeo Rega Brass Iron Magazine Rach 1970 Italy
By Romeo Rega
Located in Milano, IT
Romeo Rega.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Romeo Rega Brass and Chrome Double Bed, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Romeo Rega brass and chrome double bed from 1970s The bed can come with its bed net (price on request) The bed needs a mattress of cm. 160 x 190.
Brass, Chrome
Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass & Nickel Side Table / Nightstand by Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern Double Level brass and nickel table by Romeo Rega for use as side table or nightstand. Mirrored top with glass lower level.
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Silver and Brass Lighter, Hermes, Italy, c. 1970
By Hermès
Located in New York City, NY
This vintage Hermes lighter is meticulously crafted in brass and silver and adorned with the iconic Hermes logo.
Sterling Silver, Brass
Postmodern Chrome Table Lighter by Sarome, Hand-Crafted, Japan, 1970
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Postmodern chrome table lighter. Excellent vintage condition, works great. Great decorative collectible rare vintage table lighter. Lighter made by Sarome, Asia Japan. Measure: 5.75 in H, 2.5 in D. About Sarome: SAROME Japanese cigarette lighter manufacturer founded in 1940. The brand is named after SAROME, god of flames, object of fascination for humans. SAROME artisans craft delicate, glossy lighters in Tokyo to fascinate and enchant. Though known early on in Europe mainly for our superb crafting of cigarette lighters the luxury brand spread Worldwide. Sarome lighters...
Chrome
Sculptural Mid Century Modern Italian Brass Bed circa 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Mid Century Modern Brass Bed, probably Italian, circa 1970s. It can accommodate a queen size mattress. Here are the detailed measurements: 47.5" headboard height Overall w...
Metal, Brass
Danish Modern Nightstands by Falster
By Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern end tables with tambour doors that recede behind the cabinet. Simple Danish design with storage for living room or bedroom. Please confirm location.
Teak
1970s Italian Brass Bed by Luciano Frigerio
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in London, London
Bed frame. By Luciano Frigerio. Brass. Hammered brass details. Bed head and foot joined by steel side stretchers. Internal measurement...
Brass, Steel
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
$2,100 / item
H 3.86 in W 12.45 in D 14.26 in
Mahjong Game Board in Black Polished Ebony Passione Di Gioco
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Ebony polished mahjong with ruthenium brass parts.
Ebony
$2,461
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
$5,217
H 35.44 in W 73.63 in D 78.75 in
Brass and Bronze Bed Frame Model "Greta" by Frigerio, Italy 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in London, GB
Brass and bronze bed frame, model "Greta", by Frigerio, Italy 1970s. Bed frame comprising statement headboard finished in brass, with central cast br...
Metal, Brass, Bronze
$4,947
H 24.81 in W 100.79 in D 82.68 in
Mid-Century Modern Bed with Nightstands by Fabio Lenci for Bernini, Italy, 1970s
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Bed with Nightstands by Fabio Lenci for Bernini, Italy, 1970s
Wood
$2,000
H 41.74 in W 71.46 in D 80.71 in
Bed Double Wood Brass Mid-Century Modern Italian Design 1950/60s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Palermo, IT
This double bed, typical of the 1950/60s, features elegant lines with rounded corners and a slightly arched headboard. The frame is made of wood, often blonde maple, with tapered leg...
Brass
$1,600 / set
H 22.75 in W 22 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern Nightstands by American of Martinsville, a Pair
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands manufactured by American of Martinsville. Well-built frame with walnut veneer exterior. A nice addition to any modern interior. Please ...
Walnut
Romeo Rega Chess Game in Brass and Chrome, Signed, Italy 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Naples, IT
Elegante, bellissima e rara scacchiera e dama da tavolo di Romeo Rega. I pezzi degli scacchi sono realizzati con corpi in lucite e si differenziano per gli accenti in metallo cromat...
Brass, Chrome
Vintage 60's Coat Hanger in Marble and Golden Brass Design Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Coat hanger with marble base and gilt brass body with six arms, designed by Romeo Rega, 1960s. Conditions: In good condition, functional, may show signs of wear caused by time. ...
Marble, Brass
Vintage Romeo Rega Poker Set, 1970's
By Romeo Rega
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
This is a rare vintage Romeo Rega Poker set with RR mirrored logo on top of the lid. The box of the poker set is made in black plexiglass decorated with ...
Acrylic
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H 24.02 in W 20.28 in D 11.82 in
Romeo Rega Pair of Night Tables in Brass and Mirrored Glass, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Milan, IT
This iconic night table was designed by Romeo Rega in the 70s. Like most of Rega's production, this clean-lined modernist piece is characterized by a two-level geometric shape, made...
Brass
Romeo Rega Italian Midcentury Coffee Tables, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in bari, IT
Set of two little coffee table in brass and stainless by Romeo Rega form mid-1970s.
Brass, Stainless Steel
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H 0.75 in W 16.75 in D 16.75 in
Magnificent Romeo Rega Brass Chrome Chess Set with Board Mid-Century Modern
By Romeo Rega
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A magnificent 1970s Italian chess set by Romeo Rega. Constructed of polish chrome and brass. The board is signed Romeo Rega made in Italy on the side. Dimension: Board 16.75” ...
Brass, Chrome
Rare Chrome and Brass Italian Chess Set by Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular 1970s Italian chess set by Romeo Rega. Constructed of polish chrome, brass and clear acrylic. The board is signed Romeo Rega made in It...
Brass, Chrome
Luxury Romeo Rega Chess Set
By Romeo Rega
Located in Munich, DE
Stunning Bicolor chess set by Romeo Rega on a stainless steel board. 32 playing pieces high quality manufactured in brass and polished nickel. Signed "Romeo Rega Made in Italy" on t...
Brass
Brass Italian Etagere Room Divider by Romeo Rega, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Miami, FL
A brass Italian étagère with glass shelves. Very practical and great looking. Can be used as a room divider as well.
BRASS & CHROME Etagere
By Romeo Rega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brass | Chrome | Black Glass Romeo Rega | Italy | 1970s H 185 cm | D 40 cm | W 96 cm
Brass, Chrome
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H 31.7 in W 82.68 in D 70.87 in
Stunning and super rare signed bedroom suite by Romeo Rega , 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
We are very pleased to be able to offer you this exquisite and super rare bedroom suite by Romeo Rega. Both the nightstands are stamped Romeo Rega and have facsimile engraved signatu...
Brass, Chrome, Steel