Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
CLASSICAL ROMAN STYLE
During Mount Vesuvius’ eruption in 79 A.D., Pompeii and Herculaneum in today’s Italy were preserved as they were on the day of their destruction. Particularly at Herculaneum, furnishings were carbonized beneath volcanic ash. This was pivotal to understanding how Classical Roman furniture was designed. Archaeological investigations and printed reproductions of discoveries would influence styles evoking this ancient civilization, from the Renaissance to neoclassicism.
While knowledge of Classical Roman furniture comes from rare surviving pieces, it is also derived from frescoes and sculptures portraying Roman life. Much of Roman art, architecture and design was informed by Greece — Roman architect, military engineer and writer Marcus Vitruvius Pollio, whose timeless De architectura is taught in contemporary architecture classes and pays tribute to classical architecture, visited Greece while working under Julius Caesar and admired the country’s architectural developments. The Roman solium references the Greek thronos, a stately chair of honor with an upright form and footstool. As the Roman Empire spread across Europe and into North Africa and Western Asia, the expansion of trade for silver, silk, marble and wood allowed for more luxurious designs.
Classical Roman furniture was made from bronze, wood and stone — in particular, marble — with ornate touches like tortoiseshell veneers, bone and glass inlays and claw feet. Ornaments depicting lion heads and mythological figures were sculpted from silver, bronze and ivory. Compared to the decorative attention given to the mosaic floors and wall paintings, however, furniture for even a wealthy house was minimal. It focused on the necessities for guests arriving for both socializing and business and the rooms housing family, relatives and enslaved people.
The triclinium dining room had banquet couches, items so prized they were sometimes interred with the deceased. Tall bronze or terracotta candelabras held oil lamps for lighting. Carved marble tables reflected status, while the lararium home shrine demonstrated faith.
Find a collection of Classical Roman decorative objects, tables, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Classical Roman
Large and Very Charming Antique Copper Kettle / Firewood Holder
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Unique Large and Very Charming Antique Copper Kettle / Firewood Holder with a Beautiful Patina.
This stunning and rare antique eye-catcher fits effortlessly into almost any interior...
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19th Century Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
Pair of Sculpted Stone Lion Garden Statues
Located in Sheffield, MA
The charmingly hand-sculpted antique reclining lions face each other and have furry manes encircling their heads, as well as tails overlapping their back legs. Having an impressive s...
Category
19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
$3,100 / set
Polychromed Classical Styled Carved Garland or Festoon
Located in Nashville, TN
Hand carved wood architectural fragment . Polychromed in colors of gaiety .In style of ancient classical Roman garlands or festoons .
FESTOON CARVED IN WOOD CARVING OF A GARLAND ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
$780 Sale Price
20% Off
Splendid and Large Italian Classic Copper Jardeniere
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid and large oval Italian copper Jardiniere.
The classical piece is usually used for large flower plant arrangements.
In the style of Renzo Mongiardino interiors.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
Large Roman Style Bronze Figural Architectural Element
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Roman style bronze figural architectural element, depicting a goddess holding on her head an acanthus column with a bronze urn cascading with ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Antique Garden Lions
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of French hand-carved antique garden stone lions are crouching and are made of stone.
The dimensions are for the slightly larger of th...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
$4,800 / set
Early 20th Century Italian Carved Marble Pedestal Stand with Swivel Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
This large antique two-piece marble stand with a bowl, crafted in Italy circa 1920, showcases a timeless classical Roman design. The jardinière features a large, rounded swivel basin...
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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of Early 20thC Hand Carved Carrara Marble Guardian Angels Praying
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Amazing pair of hand chisiled marble statues of kneeling guardian angels praying. Hand crafted in Italy from Carrara Marble in about the 1920s. These were kept in storage for a numbe...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Bronze Equestrian Sculpter with Caesar on Marble Base, Early 20th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Bronze Equestrian sculpter with Caesar on marble base, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Italian Architectural Corinthian Wood Columns on Sandstone Plinths
Located in Firenze, IT
This tall pair of Italian 19th century Louis XVI style hand carved walnut architectural columns with Corinthian capitals and stone base boasts a fluted and slender body crowned with a Corinthian capital deeply sculpted on the round, decorated with carvings of acanthus leaves, rosettes and scrolls elegantly finished at the base with a beaded border.
These monumental architectural wooden elements rest on a round shaped sandstone pedestal ending with a square base socle.
Over two centuries in age and hailing from Italy, this dramatic pair of highly decorative antique building elements are made out of solid wood carved in the round, handcrafted as pure representations the original ancient Greek models with faithful and accurate fluted columns and scrolled capitals decorated with volutes.
The stone block plinths below provide the ideal elevation, complete with fine moldings and raw surface.
This large pair of antique Greco-Roman style boasting great and undisputed antiquarian value and high end Italian craftsmanship quality will anchor any interior design. Suitable for historic houses entrances or portal, important offices or adaptable to the most imaginative and high-level ideas: to flank a bookcase or customized shelving...
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19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Sandstone
Classical Tall French Garden Sculpture of Male Figure from Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall French garden sculpture of male figure from the early 20th century. This antique cast-stone statue from France features a male figure, draped in classical attire, standing aga...
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20th Century French Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
Pair of Large Cast Gate Post Finials Sculptures
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pair of Large Cast Gate Post Finials Sculptures
A pair of large gate pier finials
This is a superb large pair of Globe Gate Post finials in good used condition
The finials are 19...
Category
1960s Vintage Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
$1,490 / set
19th Century French Attr. Barbedienne Grand Tour "Isis Tripod" or Planter
Located in Berlin, DE
Late 19th century French attr. Barbedienne grand tour bronze Tôle Painte so-called "Isis tripod" jardiniere or planter
On a trefoil base of gray-black patinated bronze, three slend...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$6,300 Sale Price
40% Off
A Pair of Ancient Corinthian Type Stone Columns
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Ancient Corinthian Type Stone Columns,
These are a very heavy pair of Hand Hewn Stone Pillars, they are very well weathered and probably originated from a Portico
The Co...
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17th Century Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Pair of 18th Century Elm Torsade Column Pedestal Plinths
Located in London, GB
A pair of large 18th century elm torsade columns, with octagonal tops and plinth bases in oak. Originating from a château, the timber has deeply patinated and bears characterful hist...
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1780s French Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Elm, Oak
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Griffons Table Pedestals
Located in Sheffield, MA
Two grand and very impressive cast concrete neoclassical style pedestal dining table bases with finely detailed winged griffins. Will support a large stone, marble or glass table top...
Category
Early 2000s Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Bronze Architectural Push Pull double Door Handles with Ancient of King
Located in London, GB
Set of two rounded bronze door handles based on medieval or ancient coins resembling a crowned king.
These door handles are European 1970s. Their reliefs full of fine detail have the...
Category
1970s European Vintage Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Elegant Pair of French Cast Iron Urns, circa 1850
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Classical pair of 19th century cast iron urns or planters with a dark silver/grey patina.
Category
19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Italian White Glazed Porcelain Urn Vase Glased Porcelain by Bassano, circa 1930
By Bassano
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Italian White Glazed Porcelain Urn Vessel or Vase Glased Porcelain by Bassano, circa 1930.
Category
20th Century Italian Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Porcelain
$283 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Architectural Salvage Wooden Ionic Column Capitals
Located in Leesburg, VA
Pair of Architectural Salvage Wooden Ionic Column Capitals
Anonymous
First half of the 20th century; Europe
Wood
Approximate size: 10.5 (h) x 24.5 (w) x 5 (d) in. each
A pair of s...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Antique Olive Planter, Italian, Terracotta, Garden Jardiniere, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique olive planter. An Italian, terracotta garden jardiniere urn, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Delightfully weathered Continental charm, with evoca...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
A Pair of 19th Century Green Wall Brackets These are beautifully designed pi
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of 19th Century Green Wall Brackets
These are beautifully designed pieces, they are in a classical style and painted in a very dark green, they could be used as wall brack...
Category
19th Century Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plaster
Pair of 19th Century Cast Lead Cupids from a Municipal Fountain
By Fiske Or Mott
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of cast lead cupids, originally part of a grand public fountain, now destroyed. The seated cupids hold a wine goblet in one hand, and a cluster of grapes on the other. ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lead
Pair of Tall Classical Styled Fluted Metal Garden Urns on Stands
Located in Nashville, TN
Metal with fired finish (in distress). Tall (just shy of 5 feet) and of Classical
Design with ribbed fluting and on attached square bases. The bases decorated with laurels on all fou...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Pair of 19th Century Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Planters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th Century Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Planters
A striking pair of 19th century Italian urn-form planters, masterfully hand-carved from solid Carrara marble. Each planter f...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Roman Marble Bust of a Caesar, 18th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
This Classical Roman marble bust of a Caesar is life-size with fine detailed carving.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
19th Century Continental Iron and Gilt Pedestal Birdbath or Fountain
Located in Dallas, TX
Large and impressive 19th century Continental iron and parcel gilt fountain or birdbath. Beautiful detail and quality.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Old Italian Stone Garden Vases. Florence, Late of 18th Century
Located in Budapest, HU
Extraordinary pair of vases dating back to the late 1700s and coming from a villa on the hills of Fiesole (Florence).
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Pair of Antique Pilasters and Matching Corinthian Capitals
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of antique pilasters have semicircular fluted shafts, decorative bases and flat backs, all hand-carved. Also carved by hand with leaves and vines are the matching Corinthian capitals...
Category
18th Century Unknown Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
19th Century Italian Stone Jardinaire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century hand-carved Italian stone Jardinaire.
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Pair of Tall Faux Sienna Marble Tuscan Style Columns
Located in Nashville, TN
With faux and real distress, faked and real cracks, crevices, nicks ,dings etc.
Tuscan, a Roman style with Doric influence. Simple entablature with no fluting to the shaft. Well de...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Scagliola
Late 19th Century Italian Marble Column Pedestal Stand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An classic and exquisite marble pedestal or plant stand from the 19th Century. A true testament to the craftsmanship of the Classical Roman era, making it a stunning focal point for ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of Giallo Antico Scagliola Columns
Located in London, GB
A pair of Giallo Antico scagliola columns, Tuscan order, each raised on turned torus and square plinth. Dating to c.2000.
Category
Early 2000s British Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Scagliola
$10,160 / set
English Garden Stone Bust of Julius Caesar
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English garden statuary bust of Julius Caesar, the famed Roman emperor, in the Classical style (Roman or Greek) of composition stone.
Perfect for a garden room or conservator...
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20th Century English Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
Pair Garden Vases in Vicenza Stone, 1960
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful pair garden vases in original Vicenza stone carved by one of the most appreciated artists of the genre.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
$14,186 / set
Pair of Early 20th Century Free Standing Carved Wood Cherubs, Putti Angels
Located in Germantown, MD
An adorable Pair of Early 20th Century Free Standing Carved Wood Cherubs, Putti Angels. One seated and the other on his knees. Measures 15.5" tall, 5.5" in width and 10" in depth.
...
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Early 20th Century American Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Hardwood
Weathered garden sculpture David concrete bust
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
Fantastically weathered bust made of concrete in a depiction of David. Probably made in Germany in the 60s. The bust is partially open at the bottom and can also be mounted on an app...
Category
1960s German Vintage Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Antique Hand-Carved Wood Corinthian Pilaster Capitals
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique Corinthian pilaster capitals are made of hand-carved hardwood. They are embellished with leaves and flowers. Leaves even protrude from...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Antique Cast Plaster Corbels
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of antique cast corbels are hollow and are secured with iron horizontal bars. Can be hung for display or use as brackets for shelving. Also will work well for bookends.
Category
19th Century European Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plaster
$450 / set
19th Century Hand Carved Marble Font Stand Base
Located in Surrey, BC
Antique double column formal stand, likely ecclesiastical, in hand carved Carrara marble. Lovely leaf motifs on the base and underneath its top. Use to display a sculpture or add a t...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Pair of Antique Marble Pilaster Console Plinth
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of antique stone console table supports or pedestals have finely carved fluted fronts topped by acanthus leaves set against uncarv...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
$7,550 / set
Deep Olive Green Marble Pedestal
Located in Miami, FL
Marble pedestal .The middle part is made of 9 marble columns.
The square base is surlined with a golden bronze frame.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Spectacular Large Covered Footed Urn with Ram’s Head Decoration in Faux Stone
Located in Milford, NH
Spectacular covered garden urn in the Classical form in faux stone, with ram’s heads, fruit, and ribbon swag decoration. Fabulous overall patina with paint losses and imperfections c...
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20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass
Jesus, Mary & Joseph in Mid Century Modern Sculptural Fiberglass & Plaster C1955
By Holy Frères
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous tall life size Joseph with Mary kneeling cradling Baby Jesus in what was a nativity scene. Molded Fiberglass with a coat of plaster over and then painted. Detailed shrouded ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass, Plaster, Paint
Spectacular Pair of White Marble Classic Form Handled Urns w/ Baluster Pedestals
Located in Milford, NH
A spectacular pair of classic form carved white marble scroll-handled urns with grape leaf and vine motif, with petal edge rim design on beautifully carved marble square pedestals wi...
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20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Garden Metal Wall Candle Holder, 1950s, France
Located in Den Haag, NL
Classic metal wall candleholder, fits three candles. Decorated with metal
Leafs . 1950s, France.
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1950s French Vintage Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Puer Mingens, Charming Garden Sculpture in Vicenza Stone, 1960
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful garden sculpture in original Vicenza stone carved by one of the most appreciated artists of the genre.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
A fine 19th century Italian Carrera marble statue of a femaie lady with her dog.
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century Italian Carrera marble hand carved female seated with her dog. Carrera marble pedestal included and optional.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Italian 17th Century Pair Decorative Torchères Hand-Carved Walnut Giltwood
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian precious original 17th century pair of decorative columns , Torchères, hand-carved walnut gold leaf covered, on a tripod base.
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Walnut
Antique Roman / Etruscan Style Statue
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique Roman / Etruscan style pottery partial statue. Robed figure in draped fabric. Measures: 7.5 inches in height. Exact age unknown, the pieces in t...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Large Hand Crafted 2 Piece Terracotta White Glazed Planter with Pedestal
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and impressive 2 piece planter with pedestal made from terracotta clay and hand glazed. A rich striking white with fluted columns. Sitti...
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Italian Carved Marble Bust of Eros . Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian hand carved marble bust of Eros with cloak & quivers. Eros signifies the god of love. Early 19th Century
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1820s Italian Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Terracotta Base for Vase or Statue or Lamp from Italy
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Tuscan terracotta base or little column with garland, suitable everywhere.
nr. 2048.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
$945 Sale Price
20% Off
Ancient Roman Carved Marble Roundel
Located in Essex, MA
Depicting a robed man holding a scroll in a circular frame, the hairstyle recalls that Emperor Gallienus; rough technique is compatible with the late Third Ce...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
"Sari" Pedestal Sink made of Almond Travertine
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The "Sari" pedestal sink made of almond travertine by the Italian company, Piba Marmi, is a sculptural masterpiece that seamlessly blends classic and contemporary design. Crafted fro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Travertine
set of three Italian 19th century Roman Terra Cotta planters
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome set of three Italian 19th century Roman Terra Cotta planters. Each large scale oval shaped urn is raised by fine rectangular bases below the lightly curved socle shaped pe...
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19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Mid-Century French Polished Iron Bust of Young "Bacchante" Female
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a shell or wine cellar with this elegant bust. Hand crafted in France circa 1970, and built of iron, the bust sits on an attached round base, and depicts a young female "Bac...
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Mid-20th Century French Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Column in red Pyrenean marble from the late 19th century
Located in Paris, FR
Marble column with a cylindrical shaft in red Pyrenean marble resting on a square base in grey Sainte Anne marble, on a black marble base. The swivel top is also in gray Sainte Anne ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of French Urns Set on Classical Column Pedestals
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of French Urns set on Classical column pedestals
This is an imposing pair of Classical tall lidded urns, they have the mask of a g...
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Mid-20th Century Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Large Bronze and Iron Urn Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
Large bronze and iron urn grate, Mid-20th century, the rim of the urn shaped basket with bronze bead detail and scrolled handles to either side, the plinth base with applied ram's he...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Classical Roman building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Classical Roman building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage building and garden elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, marble and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Classical Roman building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original building and garden elements, popular names associated with this style include A. Durenne, Bassano, and F. Barbedienne Foundry. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for building and garden elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $190 and tops out at $140,000 while the average work can sell for $3,841.
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