ABOUT RSI
OUR STORY
In the early 1920’s Guido Rebechini and Marchello Rebechini emigrated from the Pietra Santa area of Italy to the USA. Settling in Chicago, they went to work for DaPrato Statuary Company. Much of their work was doing terracotta ornamentation on a new type of building….Skyscrapers! Guido and Marchello made decorative terracotta pieces for many 1920’s era buildings including John Sullivans structures. Much of this can still be seen in the Chicago area today.
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Rebechini Studios, Inc (RSI Design) is a wholesale manufacturer to the trades. We are a sign manufacturer and SO much more producing exquisite products for a wide variety of industries.
Our motto is, "if you can dream it up, we can build it". Having few limitations and the largest etching equipment, waterjet, router and laser capabilities in the country, we pride ourselves on value engineering for our clients. We know how to combine these processes to meet your requirements. We are a highly custom shop with a dedicated crew of craftsmen, if you don’t see what you are looking for here, please ask!
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1923
1923
Ferdinand Rebechini born
1930's
1930's
Guido & Marchello Rebechini work for Midland Terra Cotta Co. and produce sculptures for the Century of Progress Exhibition in 1933 in Chicago
1940's
1940's
Guido goes to work for Silvestri Art and Mfg. Co. In Chicago
1941-1945
1941-1945
Ferdinand serves in WWII
1945-1946
1945-1946
Ferdinand graduates from Art Institute of Chicago. Starts Rebechini Studios in 1946
1954
1954
Build's home in Park Ridge, IL with new dedicated sculpture studio in it. The home is featured in the Chicago Tribune
1910's
1910's
Guido & Marchello Rebechini emigrate to the USA and go to work for DaPrato Statuary Co.
1956
1956
Glenn Rebechini Is Born
1978
1978
Glenn graduates from
Southern Illinois University, BA Design
1980
1980
We start producing cast bronze and aluminum plaques
1982
1982
Glenn joins his father in business and starts producing metal letters and other sign related products in addition to cast plaques
1984
1984
We build a new expanded Facility at 1390 Howard in Elk Grove Village IL
1992
1992
Kyle Rebechini Is Born
2003
2003
Ferdinand passes away
2009-2010
2009-2010
RSI Builds its new purpose-built 20000sq ft facility at 680 Fargo Ave in Elk Grove Village, IL. RSI adds new Waterjets, 3D routers and the largest etching equipment in the USA to our new facility along with much other new equipment
2014
2014
Kyle Rebechini Graduates from University of Iowa, BA Business- Joins the Rebechini business as the third generation
(no pressure Kyle!).
2021
2021
Rebechini Studios celebrates its 75th year in business!