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.
Set of 6 Mid Century Modern Italian Dining Chairs by Romeo Rega 1980
By Romeo Rega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"This collection comprises six iconic Mid Century Modern Italian dining chairs designed by the renowned Romeo Rega. Crafted during the mid-20th century, these chairs exemplify the er...
Chrome
$2,734Sale Price / set|20% Off
1970s Italian Romeo Rega Set of 4 Dining Chairs
By Romeo Rega
Located in London, GB
A set of four dining chairs by Romeo Rega in bi-metal upholstered in navy leather.
Brass, Chrome
$2,000 / item
Regency Dining Chairs by Romeo Rega, Italy, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dining chairs by Romeo Rega, a true embodiment of 1970s Italian craftsmanship. Mirroring the materials of our matching octagonal dining table, these chairs feature vintage polished b...
Brass
$4,224Sale Price / set|20% Off
Romeo Rega Set of Four Dining Chairs with Chrome Frame & Metallic Chenille 1970
By Romeo Rega
Located in Cheyenne, WY
This set of four chromed steel dining chairs by Romeo Rega is newly upholstered in grey chenille fabric. Their sleek high-back profile and material choices are emulative of the Holly...
Chrome
$3,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
Hollywood Regency Style Dining Chair set by Romeo Rega, Italy 1970's
By Romeo Rega
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Hollywood Regency Style Design Dining Chair set by Romeo Rega. Made in Italy, 1970's period. Design in the manner of Willy Rizzo. Set of 6 chairs with chromed meta...
Metal, Chrome
$23,333 / set
H 27.96 in W 76.38 in D 32.29 in
Midcentury Italian Lacquer Brass Living Room Set by Romeo Rega, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Paris, IDF
This three elements living room set from the Mid-Century Modern Italian Riviera period designed by Romeo Rega is bursting with nostalgia. With its impeccable design, perfect proporti...
Brass
$14,400 / set
H 32 in W 22 in D 22 in
Hollywood Regency Style Set of 8 Indoor Outdoor Black Dining Chairs
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Set of 8 Hollywood Regency style indoor outdoor dining chairs fully restored from top to bottom with black cast aluminum frames and contrasting sand and ivory awning stripe upholster...
Aluminum
$10,800 / set
H 32 in W 22 in D 22 in
Hollywood Regency Style Set of 6 Indoor Outdoor Black Dining Chairs
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Set of 6 Hollywood Regency style indoor outdoor dining chairs fully restored from top to bottom with black cast aluminum frames and contrasting sand and ivory awning stripe upholster...
Aluminum
$3,250Sale Price / set|51% Off
H 45 in W 19.75 in D 19.5 in
Set of Eight Hollywood Regency Style Louis Pistono Distressed Dining Chairs
By Louis Postino
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine set of eight Louis Pistono white distressed dining chairs. Each having a carved ribbon back with red under paint on a distressed off-white frame. ...
Wood
$420Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.65 in W 16.93 in D 14.57 in
Vintage Hollywood Regency Plexiglass Dining Chair 1970s
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Hollywood Regency Plexiglass Dining Chair 1970s Discover the elegance of the 70s with this beautiful Hollywood Regency dining room chair, ...
Brass
Set of Four Chrome Base Mid Century Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Saporiti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of nice Mid-Century Modern chairs on chrome bases with vinyl upholstery.
Chrome
$793Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
Set of Four Dining Chairs/ Thon 'Thonet', 1970s
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - New upholstery - Solid - Wooden parts has some signs use - Good, original condition.
Fabric, Wood
$840Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33.86 in W 15.36 in D 14.57 in
1980s Set of Four Chrome Dining Chairs, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made of fabric and chrome - Made in Italy - The fabric needs to be replaced - Good original condition - Seat hight 47 cm.
Chrome
$4,433 / set
H 36.23 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of 4 Leather D Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian set of 4 cognac leather and dark beech wood dining chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù. The chairs are in really good vintage condi...
Leather, Beech
$3,554 / set
H 42.13 in W 18.12 in D 17.33 in
Set of 8 1970s Italian Dining chairs by Pietro Costantini
By Pietro Costantini
Located in London, Lambeth
Set of 8 dining with a distinctive sculptural style piano black lacquered frame.Rich black Leather seat pads.Italian 1970s
Leather
$3,383 / set
H 35.83 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of 5 Bamboo Dining Chairs. 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian set of 5 bamboo and rattan dining chairs with original fabric. The set can come a set of 6 pieces due to an extra chair that do...
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Set of Mid-Century Modern Chrome Dining Chairs
Located in Bronx, NY
Set of Mid-Century Modern chrome dining chairs. The arm chairs are 33" in height, 23" in width and 24" in depth. The side chairs are 35" in height, 18" in width and 24" in depth. The...
Chrome
Romeo Rega Set of 4 Chairs and 2 Armchairs
By Romeo Rega
Located in Austin, TX
Set of four chairs and two armchairs by Romeo Rega purchased in Italy. The set is made of chromed steel. The original suede upholstery is in fair condition. The armrests height fo...
Brass, Steel, Chrome
1970s Italian Romeo Rega Set of 4 Dining Chairs
By Romeo Rega
Located in Palermo, PA
Beautiful dining chairs by Romeo Rega, made in Italy, 1970s. These comfortable dining chairs have gold colored metal base with floral patterned velvet fabric. The fabric is origina...
Metal, Chrome
Romeo Rega, Set of Four Chrome and Leather Dining Chairs from 60s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Catania, CT
Chrome and black leather. Set of four dining chairs in excellent condition with some trace of age and use on the metal. Designed by Romeo Rega and produced in Italy during the 60s.
Chrome
Sold
H 34.65 in W 19.69 in D 22.45 in
Set of 6 Mid-Century Italian Brass, Chrome and Textile Chairs signed Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Vilnius, LT
Mid-century Italian brass and chrome frame with white/cream color textile chairs by Romeo Rega from 1970s. Very comfortable. Metal is in a very good condition and textile is very c...
Brass, Chrome
Romeo Rega Set of Six Dining Chair in Black Leather and Steel
By Romeo Rega
Located in Milano, IT
Set of six Italian sets designed by the famous Romeo Rega from the 1960s. The set is made from a metal frame and the seat and back in black leather . The line of each seat is very s...
Steel
Sold
H 32.29 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Set of Four Romeo Rega Floating Cantilever Leather Dining Chairs, 1970, Italy
By Romeo Rega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury modernist chrome cantilever chairs by Romeo Rega, sculptural floating seat design, 1970s. New black ultra-suede upholstery. Dimensions: 47 W x 82 H x 50 D cm, seat: 46 cm...
Chrome
Dining Chairs by Romeo Rega, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 heavy quality dining chairs designed by Romeo Rega. The chairs consist of a brass and chrome frame with original alcantara seats. The chairs are labeled 'made in italy...
Brass, Chrome
Sold
H 41.74 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Brass and Chrome Steel Italian Dining Chairs after Romeo Rega, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 4 dining chairs in brass and chrome steel. Seat and back in alcantara, 1970s - Good vintage condition. Some signs of aging. We have extr...
Brass, Cut Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 35.44 in W 20.08 in D 22.84 in
Hollywood Regency Gabriella Crespi Style Brass and Rattan Dining Chairs
By Romeo Rega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern tropicalism dining chairs in brass and wicker. Romeo Rega in the style of Gabriella Crespi in original satin fabric On...
Brass
Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Brass by Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful set of 6 chairs in brass by Romeo Rega. The chairs are in a very good condition.
Brass
1970s Italian Dining Chairs Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Outstanding Italian glam dining chairs in brass and wicker. Romeo Rega in the style of Gabriella Crespi in original satin fabric Measures: H 9...
Brass
Romeo Rega Dining Chairs with Graphic Upholstery, Italy, 1970
By Romeo Rega
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Unusual set of dining chairs by Romeo Rega, made in the Romeo Rega studio, Italy 1970. These high back dining chairs have a brass plated metal cross shaped frame and very nice origin...
Brass