Romeo Rega Sculptural Dining Set, 1970, set of 7
Description
Romeo Rega sculptural dining set, glass, brass, suede and burl, 1970, Italy, set of seven.
Designed in 1970, this dining set by Romeo Rega exemplifies the sculptural and avant-garde spirit of Italian design at the dawn of the decade. Composed of a monumental table and six matching chairs, the ensemble explores the tension between gravity and suspension, opulence and restraint.
The table’s architectural base features interlocking burlwood slabs, whose monolithic geometry seems to defy weight through an illusion of movement. The smoked glass top floats above this sculptural foundation, enhancing the interplay of solidity and transparency. The visual rhythm echoes the structural radicalism seen in works by Willy Rizzo or Gabriella Crespi—fellow figures of Rome’s glamorous 1970s scene.
The chairs mirror this ethos with suede backs and briarwood seats supported by brass-capped legs that appear almost suspended. Their dynamic stance and refined material palette elevate the tactile and formal experience of the entire set.
Romeo Rega’s work embodies the elegance of postmodern luxury while maintaining a rigorously architectural approach. This unique set expresses his signature balance between theatricality and precision, making it a compelling statement of Italian design’s experimental edge in the 1970s.
The set can be split. The items can be sold singularly.
Dimensions
Chairs:
Height: 32.28 in (82 cm)
Width: 15.84 in (40.5 cm)
Depth: 15.75 in (40 cm)
Seat Height: 18.5 in (47 cm)
Dining table:
Height: 30.31 in (77 cm)
Width: 68.11 in (173 cm)
Depth: 40.55 in (103 cm)
Design
1970
Manufacture
1970-1979
Material
Glass, brass, suede and burl
Condition
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