Best known for his inimitable Ellipse rocking chair, Italian furniture designer Renato Zevi worked with gilded aluminum and brass, lacquered wood and mirrored glass to create sleek, sensual and glamorous pieces befitting the Hollywood Regency style.
Zevi designed extensively throughout the 1970s, drawing inspiration from the likes of Milo Baughman, one of the most adept American mid-century modern designers. Baughman’s relaxed and airy approach to design is reflected in many of Zevi’s pieces, such as sideboards, coffee and cocktail tables and dining room tables, which, like Baughman’s designs, feature sturdy chrome frames and polished lacquered wood veneers.
Zevi’s most inventive designs included a lounge chair with an ottoman, a unique creation with oval, sculptural, polished chrome legs and a plush seat and backrest. Through his firm Zevi and C., he designed the Ellipse chair for the Selig furniture company. An American manufacturer and importer, Selig is known for being among the first to introduce European modern furniture to the United States in the 1950s and 1960s. Versions of the popular Ellipse chair have been produced with tufted vinyl upholstery and soft, supple Italian leather.
Zevi also collaborated with Italian furniture designer Romeo Rega, creating elegant bookcases and vitrines with gilt brass frames and smoked glass or crystal glass shelves. Rega’s company was acclaimed during the 1970s for its mass-produced console tables, chairs and other pieces until it ceased production in the 1980s.
Zevi’s work continues to be popular with Hollywood Regency decorators, collectors and design enthusiasts.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of vintage Renato Zevi case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, seating and more.
Renato Zevi Italian Hollywood Regency Chrome Brass and Glass Bookcase
By Renato Zevi
Located in Henley-On-Thames, GB
Elevate your interior with this stunning three shelf freestanding bookcase/ etagere designed by the renowned Italian designer Renato Zevi. This piece is a quintessential example of 1...
Brass, Chrome
1970s Chrome and rosewood drinks cart by Merrow Associates
Located in Henley-On-Thames, GB
This gorgeous 1970s drinks cart would be a stunning addition to any scheme.
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Drinks Cart, Chrome and Lucite, American, 1970s
Located in Henley-On-Thames, GB
A beautifully proportioned rectangular chrome and lucite drinks trolley with 3 shelves on castors.
Chrome
Renato Zevi Mid-Century Modern Dining Table, Glass & Brass, 1970s
By Renato Zevi
Located in Henley-On-Thames, GB
1970s Italian table by Renato Zevi. The base of the table is cream veneered wood with brass trim and the movable top is heavy glass top is framed in brass. All original, wear and tea...
Brass, Chrome
Pair of 1970s brass and chrome side tables with smokey glass
Located in Henley-On-Thames, GB
Beautiful pair of 1970's smokey glass brass and chrome side tables.
Brass, Chrome
ItalianModern Chrome and Glass coffee table in the style of Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Henley-On-Thames, GB
A striking Italian Modern coffee table with the clean architectural lines and glamorous minimalism that defined 1970's design. Crafted with a substantial polished chrome frame with ...
Brass, Chrome
Storage / Display Etagere in Chrome and Brass with Smoked Glass Shelves
Located in Kansas City, MO
Etagere / display shelves. Tubular chrome frame with brass accents and gray smoked glass. Very high quality construction and sturdy. Very good condition and ready to use.
Brass, Chrome
Hollywood Regency Etagère in Shiny Brass and Smoked Glass by Renato Zevi
By Renato Zevi
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Hollywood Regency Etagère in brass and glass created by Renato Zevi. This étagère is a sleek mix of shiny brass and black smoke glass A great display for your beloved knick knacks.
Brass
Romeo Rega Italian Chrome and Brass Bookcase with Glass Shelves, c.1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in London, GB
A striking Italian bookcase designed by Romeo Rega, dating from the 1970s. The piece features a tall, architectural frame crafted from polished chromed metal, beautifully contrasted ...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Renato Zevi Gilded Brass Italian Bookcase with Glass Shelves, Romeo Rega 1970s
By Zevi & C., Renato Zevi
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible Hollywood Regency bookcase or etagere in gilt brass with four crystal glass shelves. This fantastic piece was designed and signed by Renato Zevi during ??the 1970s in Ital...
Metal, Brass
Solid Brass and chrome with glass shelving unit
By Renato Zevi
Located in Toronto, ON
Solid Chrome and brass/bronze two toned shelf with up to 6 glass shelves. This solid and sturdy shelf features two metals: chrome and brass. The chrome has minimal patina. The brass has a gorgeous brown patina finish that gives off the look of bronze. Otherwise in great vintage condition. This shelf is very sturdy and heavy as its solid metal, the glass shelves are thick at about 0.75 inches in thickness. There's placements for 4-6 glass shelves in total. It comes with 4 glass shelves but we can add additional shelf shelves if requested (no additional charge) This unique two tone vintage shelf...
Brass, Chrome
Renato Zevi Chrome and Brass Small Étagère
By Belgo Chrome, Romeo Rega
Located in Hanover, MA
This is a chromed steel and brass trim small scale étagère, in the round, open from all sides, with four removable tempered safety glass shelves; two center, one floating on top and ...
Brass, Chrome
