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Table lamp by Romeo Rega, Italy, circa 1970

Creator: Romeo Rega
Offered by: Galerie Canavèse

Description
Lamp base by Romeo Rega, Italy, 1970, in chrome-plated metal and wood covered with blue laminate adorned with golden clouds and chrome-plated metal.
Contemporary lampshade remade to match the original.

Signed on the base.

Height: 80 cm (31.5 in)
Base width: 20 cm (7.87 in)
Base depth: 20 cm (7.87 in)
Lampshade: 38 cm (15 inches) x 38 cm (15 inches) x 34 cm (13.4 inches) height

Biography

Romeo REGA (1904 – 2013)

From the start of his career, Romeo Rega stood out thanks to his unique style, combining elegance, modernity and functionality.

He quickly collaborated with the biggest Italian design houses, such as Cassina, Bernini, Poltrona Frau. His creations have enjoyed immense success and are widely exhibited in modern art museums around the world.

Romeo Rega’s creations are characterized by their high manufacturing quality, timeless elegance and remarkable functionality.

In particular, he creates chrome and/or gold metal furniture, lighting, mirrors, coffee tables, consoles and sofas. The materials he uses are often noble, such as glass, stainless steel, leather or marble.

Romeo Rega died in 2013, but his legacy continues to influence many designers around the world.

His creations have been reissued several times and are today part of the permanent collections of the greatest modern art museums.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Chrome plated metal, wood, blue laminate, golden clouds
Condition:	Good. Contemporary lampshade remade to match the original.
Creation Date:	Circa 1970
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	842163

Dimensions

W.	7.87 in;	H.	31.5 in;	D.	7.87 in;
W.	20 cm;	H.	80 cm;	D.	20 cm;

Message from Seller:

Catherine Canavese is an expert from the "Compagnie Nationale des Experts." She is an astute antique dealer and offers to connoisseurs, dealers and private customers a curated selection of objects, furniture, sculptures, lamps and decorative elements of the XIXth up to the XXIth century, all original and of the best quality. The gallery has been in operation since 2001.