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
American Carved Authentic Large Marble Angel Statues
Located in Surrey, BC
Now and then something fantastic comes available to acquire. Here is a pair of marble (yes marble) angel statues salvaged from an old church in New...
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
$88,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Large Honey Coloured Marble Column This is a very heavy piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Honey Coloured Marble Column
This is a very heavy piece it is made in solid marble, the column comes into 3 for ease of transportation but never the less all the parts are hea...
Category
19th Century Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Siena Marble
Monumental Mid-20th Century Italian Ceramic Urn
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic monumental Italian mid-20th century tortoise shell glazed ceramic urn of classical form with a thick lip, fluted body, narrow foot, and two applied handles each with two ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
Antique Pair of Cast Stone Recumbent Entrance Way or Garden Regal Lion Statues
Located in St. Louis, MO
Nice pair of Antique cast stone recumbent regal lions statues - sculptures , perfect for the entrance way or garden. Removed from a historic neighborhood in University City ( where ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone, Cement
Large Cast Stone with Leaf Patterns Flared Tops 3 available ps
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous cast stone urns or planters. Almost 2 ft tall x 19 wide at the top with flared edges.
Acanthus leaf impressions all the way around
with a ribbed base. Have 3 available. In ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
$340 Sale Price / item
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
A Weathered Cast Stone Classical Corinthian Column Pedestal
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Weathered Cast Stone Classical Corinthian Column Pedestal
A Superb Fluted Classical Column Pedestal, the pedestal is made in Cast Stone and has a weathered surface
The Column is 3...
Category
Mid-20th Century 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.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
$14,201 / set
French Provençale Medici Vase Inspired Jardinière with Carved Scenes, circa 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French stone Provençale jardinière from the second half of the 19th century, with low-relief carved scenes and handles. Born in Provence at the end of the reign of France's last Em...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
$2,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Marble Roman Capitals, 2nd Century, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Pair of marble Roman capitals.
Corinthian order
Made with stone and with matching black metal bases.
Roman antiquities.
“Certificate of Authenticity”.
Pair of monumental Corinthian capitals, decorated in two registers with acanthus leaves. Its large size indicates that its use would be destined for an important public temple.
From the French region of Nimes.
Provenance: The Chenel Collection.
2nd century...
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
$120,000 / set
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
$1,476 / set
Eighteenth Century Carved Portland Stone Keystone
Located in London, GB
A large carved Portland stone keystone, likely eighteenth century, the tapered form with female mask carved to the front face.
Category
Late 18th Century British Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
19th Century Copper Armillary Sphere on a Stone Pedestal
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Copper Armillary Sphere on a Stone Pedestal
19th century copper armillary sphere set on a weathered 14” fluted stone pedestal which has acquired excellent patina from y...
Category
19th Century Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
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
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
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
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.
...
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Hardwood
20th Century Ionic Columns
Located in Southall, GB
A pair of 20th century gold gilded ionic columns with winged cherubs and fish scaled plinths. These classical columns are from the three orders beginning ...
Category
20th Century Italian Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Resin
$2,682 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Italian Marble Column Pedestal Pair
Located in Pueblo, CO
Offered here is a pair of Italian solid pink marble column pedestals, they are 10" x 10" x 40" high, they are each made in three pieces to accommoda...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
$3,000 / 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
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Vintage Urn Planter, Italian, Terracotta, Patio Jardiniere, Mid Century, C.1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage urn planter. An Italian, terracotta patio jardiniere, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. A charmingly Italianate planter, presenting classic form and decor...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
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 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
$10,396 Sale Price / set
42% Off
English Garden Urns or Planters of Burnished Cast Iron 'Priced Individually'
Located in Austin, TX
A fine pair of English garden urns or planter pots of burnished cast iron in the Classical or Medici style - each planter urn featuring a campana or bell shape with flared top edge o...
Category
20th Century English Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron
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...
Category
1780s French Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Elm, Oak
Pair of Vintage Square Planters, English, Terracotta, Patio Topiary Jardinieres
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage square planters. An English, terracotta topiary jardiniere set, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970. A charming duo, perfect for box topiary, herbs,...
Category
1970s British Vintage Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
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
$284 Sale Price
20% Off
Bronze Gladiator Statue Horse Casting Classical Roman
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous large Italian bronze Roman gladiator on horseback
Good size at 51 inches high - 129 CM
Of course can live outside with no fear of rusting
Bought from a dealer on Marche Daup...
Category
1980s Vintage Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
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
$3,360 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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. Can be used indoors or outdoors - sun porch...
Category
Early 2000s Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
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
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
Monumental Italian White Marble Copy of the Medici Urn. Early 20th Century.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Monumental Italian white marble copy of the Medici Urn. Early 20th Century
Impressive palatial model of the historic Medici urn. It is masterfully carved in white Carrara marble. ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Antique Cast Stone Garden Lion Throne Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A pair of huge cast stone lion face garden throne/chairs.
Bases are his and hers style with a 2" height difference.
Bucket seating area is the same. IMO they are quite comfortable.
...
Category
Early 20th Century English Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
$4,200 / set
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...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
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
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
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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
$780 Sale Price
20% Off
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.
Category
1950s French Vintage Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
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.
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17th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Walnut
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
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
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
$1,596 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Corinthian Order Portland Stone Capital
Located in London, GB
An English, Corinthian Order pilaster capital carved in Portland Stone, likely mid-nineteenth century. Provenance unknown. Attractively weathered throughout.
Category
19th Century British Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
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
Pair of 19th Century Green Wall Brackets These are beautifully designed
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
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 bracket...
Category
1920s Vintage Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plaster
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
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
Monumental English Edwardian Portland Stone Keystone
Located in London, GB
An enormous, English carved Portland Stone keystone, Edwardian c.1905, with a female mask to the front.
Of astonishing and imposing scale, wear as expected, repaired nose.
Category
Early 20th Century English Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Vintage Campania Cast Stone Torsos Male and Female
By Campania International
Located in Newtown, CT
Pair of Campania Cast Stone male and female Torsos. Distressed look, the date from around 2000. They are 30" high x 14' wide by about 12" deep. bases are 10" x 12". the male figu...
Category
Early 2000s Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
Italian Carved Marble Bust of Robbed Eros with Quivers, God of Love, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian hand carved marble bust of robbed Eros with 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
"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
A fine pair of Classical marble columns with gilt bronze mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of Italian marble columns with gilt bronze mounts
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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.
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18th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
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...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
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
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
$4,024 Sale Price
40% Off
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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