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.
Rectangular Abstract Wall Mirror by Romeo Rega for Nazaret, Italy 1970s
By Romeo Rega, Nazaret
Located in Rome, IT
Rectangular wall mirror in smoked mirror with abstract design in clear mirror framed by brass and steel by the Italian designer Romeo Rega for Nazaret. Made in Italy in the 1970s....
Metal, Brass, Steel
Midcentury Wall Mirror in Brass and Wood by Romeo Rega for Nazaret, Italy 1970s
By Nazaret, Romeo Rega
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing rectangular wall smoked mirror in brass and wood by Romeo Rega for Nazaret. Made in Italy in the 1970s. “Nazaret” original signature is visible on the right l...
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Squared Wall Mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy 1960s
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing squared wall mirror model 2377 mirrored coloured cut glass frame black wood fitting by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. Made in Italy 29 - January - 1965. The original stamp is still visible on the back, as shown in the picture. Reference: Quaderni Fontana Arte n°7. Max Ingrand (1908 – 1969) ; Creating forward-thinking and innovative pieces of furniture years before his time, French stained glass designer and decorator Max Ingrand created design classics such as the Fontana table lamp, a bulbous white-painted metal frame with a satin white blown glass shade and globe. The Italian contemporary...
Metal
Midcentury Wall Mirror Faux Bamboo Brass, Maison Bagués Style, Italy 1960s
By Maison Baguès, Maison Jansen
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing rectangular wall mirror in faux bamboo brass in the style of Maison Bagués. Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Metal, Brass
Antonio Lupi Mid-Century Modern Italian Wall Mirror by Cristal Luxor, 1960s
By Antonio Lupi, Lupi Cristal Luxor
Located in Rome, IT
Square wall mirror by the Italian designer Antonio Lupi for crystal Luxor - Italy circa 1960. Its original label can be seen on the back.
Mirror
Midcentury Wall Mirror in Enamel Iron by Siva Di Poggibonsi, Italy, 1960s
By Siva Poggibonsi
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury rectangular wall mmirror in enamel iron and painted by S.I.V.A. di Poggibonsi. Made in Italy in the 1960s. S.I.V.A., a factory of artistic enamels on steel, was fou...
Metal, Iron
Attributed to Romeo Rega Mid-Century Modern Italian Bicolor Wall Mirror, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Large Mid-Century Modern Two-Tone Wall Mirror with Brass Frame, Attributed to Romeo Rega, 1970s.
Brass
Mod. 1929 Rectangular Mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy, c.1960
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in London, GB
This original, rectangular Mod. 1929 mirror is designed by Max Ingrand and was produced for Fontana Arte, c.1960. This particular piece is distinguished by...
Steel
Sculptural Wall Mirror by Lorenzo Burchiellaro, Italy, 1960s
By Lorenzo Burchiellaro
Located in Palermo, IT
This exceptional wall mirror is a quintessential example of the sculptural mastery of Lorenzo Burchiellaro, a prominent figure in 20th-century Italian design. Crafted in Italy during...
Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Mod. 1929 Rectangular Mirror by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italy, c.1960
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
This original, rectangular Mod. 1929 mirror is designed by Max Ingrand and was produced for Fontana Arte, c.1960. This particular piece is distinguished by...
Steel
Mid-century modern italian wall Mirror in the Style of Acerbis, 1970s
By Eugenio Carmi, Acerbis
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Elegant Italian serigraphed mirror from the 1970s, in the style of Acerbis. This striking piece exemplifies the refined experimentation of Italian design from the late Modernist peri...
Mirror
Mid Century Wall Mirror by Lorenzo Burchiellaro, Italy, 1970
By Lorenzo Burchiellaro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant wave mirror stamped by Lorenzo Burchiellaro with corrugated shaped aluminum frame with engraved lines on the surface and a rectangular mirror in the center. Nothing touches,...
Aluminum
