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.
$1,299 / set
H 14.97 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Pair of 1970s Belgo Chrom Gold-Plated Glass Tables, Hollywood Regency
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Brussel, BE
This sophisticated pair of side tables by Belgo Chrom, dating to the 1970s, showcases the brand’s hallmark combination of luxurious materials and sharp geometric forms. Each table fe...
Steel
$1,063 / set
H 16.74 in W 34.85 in D 34.85 in
Pair of Brass, Chrome and Glass T28 Coffee Tables by Peter Ghyczy, 1970s Germany
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
These brass and glass side table was designed by Peter Ghyczy in the early 1970s in the Netherlands. Born in Budapest, Peter Ghyczy started his career as an architect in Germany. He ...
Metal, Brass
Pair Renato Zevi Brass square side tables 1970s Italy
By Romeo Rega, Renato Zevi
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set of side tables . Square shaped . Design by Renato Zevi 1970s Italy .manufactured by Romeo Rega Good condition .
Brass
$3,037 / set
H 17.52 in W 25.01 in D 25.01 in
Pair of Chrome and Brass Side Tables with Clear Glass Tops, Belgium, 1970s
Located in London, GB
This pair of side tables from the 1970s in Belgium exemplifies the sleek sophistication of modernist design. Each table features a clear glass top within a polished chrome frame, acc...
Brass, Chrome
$2,800 / set
H 19.69 in W 23.62 in D 23.62 in
Pair Of Hollywood Regency Brass End/ Side Tables, Smoked Glass, Italy ca. 1970
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Exceptional pair of late mid century Italian brass side tables from the period around 1970. This luxurious two-tier Hollywood regency style side tables show an amazing looking gilt b...
Brass
$950 / set
H 18.25 in W 23.75 in D 23.75 in
Pair of 1970s French Brass and Glass Side Tables, Guy Lefevre Style
By Guy Lefevre
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two matching French side tables from the 1970s feature square-section brass frames with clear glass tops that appear to float above the apron, secured by small bracket clips at each ...
Brass
Mid Century Modern Chrome and Brass End Tables
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid century modern chrome and brass glass top end tables, American, circa 1960s.
Brass, Steel
$1,370Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 15.36 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Brass and Glass Side Tables in Maison Jansen Style, France, 1978
By Maison Jansen
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two brass side tables. Comes with the original glass tops. Brass and chrome color. Very nice side tables. Nightstand tables. Very good condition. Maison Jansen style.
Brass
$3,600 / set
H 21.25 in W 28 in D 28 in
Pair Brass Chrome and Glass Side Tables in the style of Willy Rizzo
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of brass and chrome side tables in the style of Willy Rizzo with glass tops.
Brass, Chrome
$4,134 / set
H 20.48 in W 26.78 in D 18.9 in
Romeo Rega Pair of Lucite and Brass Side Tables, Italy 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Hellouw, NL
This pair of side tables is composed of thick Lucite legs, transparent glass shelving, and a linear brass frame. The twin cylindrical legs are joined by heart-shaped brass collars at...
Brass
Pair of Side Brass Glass Chrome Tables Renato Zevi Style Hollywood Regency #2
By Renato Zevi
Located in London, GB
A vintage side table with brass plating external frame and an inner elevated chrome frame that supports the glass top, a stylish and practical piece of furniture. The combination of ...
Metal, Gold Plate, Chrome
1970s Brass Chrome Glass Side Table Renato Zevi Style 6 Available Hollywood Rege
By Renato Zevi
Located in London, GB
A vintage side table with brass plating external frame and an inner elevated chrome frame that supports the glass top, a stylish and practical piece of furniture. The combination of ...
Metal, Gold Plate, Chrome
Pair of Brass Smoked Green Glass Side Coffee Tables Maison Jansen 1960s
By Maison Jansen
Located in London, GB
An elegant and highly sophisticated pair of vintage French Hollywood Regency side tables (bouts de canapé) designed in the distinctive manner of Maison Jansen, dating from the 1960s....
Brass
1970s Renato Zevi Vintage Chrome Brass Glass Console Table Desk Romeo Rega Sofa
By Renato Zevi
Located in London, GB
This is an amazing console table in large proportions that came from a grant residence in Hyde Park London and used to decorate one of their entrance rooms. The table ordered on this...
Brass, Chrome
Brass Coffee Two Tiered Table with Mirror Hollywood Regency Glass 1970s Italy
By Pierre Vandel
Located in London, GB
A pleasing coffee table with curved edges, corners and lines. Brass plated frame with detailed corner joins having a lightly smoked bevelled glass on top and a clear mirror on the bo...
Metal, Aluminum
Renato Zevi Chrome Brass Glass Console Table Desk 1970s Romeo Rega Vintage
By Renato Zevi
Located in London, GB
This is an amazing console table in large proportions that came from a grant residence in Hyde Park London and used to decorate one of their entrance rooms. The table ordered on this...
Brass, Chrome
