Romeo Rega - Centre table - Skylines - Brass, Chrome plating, Glass
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the "Skyline" coffee table by Romeo Rega. Masterfully created in 1976, this masterpiece of Italian design embodies mid-century modern style. With its brass and chromed metal base, and a smoked glass top, it transforms any space into an icon of glamour. The perfectly balanced dimensions (42cm x 80cm x 80cm) make this piece a stunning addition to your environment. The impeccable condition underlines the intrinsic value of this creation, testimony to the art and craftsmanship of Romeo Rega. A rare gem that blends the tradition of iron art with the bold modernism of the 1970s.
Romeo Rega (born in Rome in 1925 - 1984) was a furniture designer and master iron forger, following in the footsteps of his father Pietro, also a craftsman. He apprenticed with a master blacksmith and blacksmith from whom he learned the art of iron making. At the end of the 1940s he opened a small shop in Trastevere, Rome, where he began working with wrought iron, designing and creating iron gates, railings and furniture.
In 1957 he opened his first studio where he collaborated with talented masters of wrought iron and forging. In 1959 he received an important order from Cinecittà to design and build the chariots for the film Ben-Hur. 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, Renzo Arbore.
In the 1970s Romeo Rega was part of a group of Italian designers who combined inventiveness and elegance with a strong modernist influence. Working with Willy Rizzo and Gabriella Crespi they supported Modernist Glam, still very popular today. An He began to apply traditional ironworking methods with materials such as brass, steel and lucite. Four-rod tables, zeta consoles and obelisk lamps are some of his most famous pieces.
It is important to note that the glass corners of this coffee table have slight chipping from repeated removal and repositioning for cleaning. However, these imperfections are difficult to see when the glass is placed on top of the table, as the corners cover the perimeter of the edges of the damaged glass. This feature does not compromise the aesthetics or functionality of this elegant design piece.
To ensure that this treasure reaches your hands in impeccable condition, we have carefully prepared personalized packaging. By minimizing the risk of any damage during shipping, we guarantee that Romeo Rega's work of art reaches you with the same elegance with which it leaves our space.
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Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the "Skyline" coffee table by Romeo Rega. Masterfully created in 1976, this masterpiece of Italian design embodies mid-century modern style. With its brass and chromed metal base, and a smoked glass top, it transforms any space into an icon of glamour. The perfectly balanced dimensions (42cm x 80cm x 80cm) make this piece a stunning addition to your environment. The impeccable condition underlines the intrinsic value of this creation, testimony to the art and craftsmanship of Romeo Rega. A rare gem that blends the tradition of iron art with the bold modernism of the 1970s.
Romeo Rega (born in Rome in 1925 - 1984) was a furniture designer and master iron forger, following in the footsteps of his father Pietro, also a craftsman. He apprenticed with a master blacksmith and blacksmith from whom he learned the art of iron making. At the end of the 1940s he opened a small shop in Trastevere, Rome, where he began working with wrought iron, designing and creating iron gates, railings and furniture.
In 1957 he opened his first studio where he collaborated with talented masters of wrought iron and forging. In 1959 he received an important order from Cinecittà to design and build the chariots for the film Ben-Hur. 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, Renzo Arbore.
In the 1970s Romeo Rega was part of a group of Italian designers who combined inventiveness and elegance with a strong modernist influence. Working with Willy Rizzo and Gabriella Crespi they supported Modernist Glam, still very popular today. An He began to apply traditional ironworking methods with materials such as brass, steel and lucite. Four-rod tables, zeta consoles and obelisk lamps are some of his most famous pieces.
It is important to note that the glass corners of this coffee table have slight chipping from repeated removal and repositioning for cleaning. However, these imperfections are difficult to see when the glass is placed on top of the table, as the corners cover the perimeter of the edges of the damaged glass. This feature does not compromise the aesthetics or functionality of this elegant design piece.
To ensure that this treasure reaches your hands in impeccable condition, we have carefully prepared personalized packaging. By minimizing the risk of any damage during shipping, we guarantee that Romeo Rega's work of art reaches you with the same elegance with which it leaves our space.
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