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.
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Style: Classical Roman
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...
Category
20th Century French Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
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
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...
Category
20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass
Fine Italian Terracotta Mantlepiece Early 20th Century
Located in Toronto, CA
Fabulous terracotta mantel piece or fire surround, inscribed PIUS IX on the left hand side and MDCCLX (1760) on the right. The top section of the mantelpiece carved with two angels h...
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20th Century Italian Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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
Pair Of European Marble Pedestals
Located in Essex, MA
Each with a white marble square top supported on a cylindrical marble column with plinth base.
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1850s European Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
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
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
Pair of Large Cast Gate Post Finials Sculptures
Located in Chillerton, 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
Large Weathered Iron Garden Statue of Mercury 'Hermes' the Winged Messenger
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large weathered iron garden statue of mercury (Hermes) the winged messenger
The statue is very heavy it is almost 4ft tall and made in Iron, it ...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
A Pair of Ancient Corinthian Type Stone Columns
Located in Chillerton, 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 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
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
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
A Pair of 19th Century Green Wall Brackets These are beautifully designed pi
Located in Chillerton, 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
Large Weathered Garden Statue of Venus A Large stone Statue of Venus
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Weathered Garden Statue of Venus
A Large reconstituted stone Statue of Venus
This is a vintage classical statue, it dates from the early part of the 20th century with desirabl...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast 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.
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara 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 Vintage Cast Iron Monumental Classical Planters
Located in Centennial, CO
A beautiful pair of vintage cast iron monumental classical planters with a rusted patina from decades of sitting outside. A strong pair with no breaks. Each planter weighs around 100...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Antique Italian Carved Marble Bacchanalian Garden Urns, 19th C or Older
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Antique Italian Marble Bacchanalian Garden Urns
19th Century or Older
After the Roman Antiquity, influences of the Medici and Borghese Vases
We are pleased to offer this remarkable pair of Antique (19th Century or Older) Italian Marble Bacchanalian Garden Urns, These stunning examples bear the unmistakable influence of Roman Antiquity, referencing design attributes of the renowned Medici and Borghese Vases.
Hand carved with with subtle detail, these large-scale, bell-shaped marble kraters boast a beautiful captivating weathered patina. Each urn features an everted gadrooned rim and is adorned with a continuous frieze of Bacchanalian standing figures, their forms in a naturalistic landscape with grapes and leaves. These figurative elements are masterfully hand-carved.
Resting on ribbed bottoms and featuring different carved medallion portrait handles, the urns are supported by a spreading fluted stem, which in turn is elevated on either a larger or smaller square marble plinth.
The urns are set upon different-sized marble plinths. One stands regally on a larger 19-inch square x 6-inch base plinth, elevating the pictured height to a majestic 42.5 inches. The other urn is gracefully displayed on a 6-inch square x 3-inch high marble plinth, creating an enchanting 40.5-inch height in the overall composition, adding an element of versatility to your interior or outdoor space.
The urns without the added marble plinths have dimensions of 37.5 inches in height and 25 inches in width (including the handles) on an 11-inch circular base, these garden urns make a bold statement. Furthermore, the interior measurements of the urns are 12.5 inches deep with a 13-inch diameter.
Fresh from a Palm Beach Estate.
Further Notes:
Each urn weighs in excess of 500 pounds, retaining a beautiful well worn weather patina. Due to the age and size, there are old cosmetic...
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19th Century 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
20th Century Italian Solid Brass 4 Piece Fireplace Tool Set
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Add a touch of classic Italian craftsmanship to your hearth with this exquisite 4-piece fireplace tool set. Made from solid brass and featuring meticulously designed exterior details...
Category
20th Century Italian Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
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
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 Grand Corinthian-Style Fluted Concrete Columns
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bring timeless elegance and architectural grandeur to your space with this stunning pair of Corinthian-style fluted concrete columns. Designed with intricate detailing and a classic ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Unique Large Cameo Enameled Opaline Glass Pendant Light w Dancing Nymphs Figures
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique and stunning Italian work of lighting art, 1920.
If you are passionate about early 20th century decorative art then you will love this on...
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Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Brass
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
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
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
Pair of Painted Antique Columns with Corinthian Capitals
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of antique Corinthian columns are painted with a marblized effect on each base and shaft and have black capitals, above which are ce...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
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
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 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
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
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
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
Pair of Italian Glazed Ceramic Urns C. 1930's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large ceramic urns, each with a robust, rounded body and a narrow, flared neck. The urns are finished in a distressed green glaze that gives them a weathered, antique appear...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pair of French Cast Iron Urns
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Pair of French CAST IRON urn planters, suitable for garden, flower beds, patio or inside on a long table or buffet. Bleached, because I ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ironstone
Weathered Brass Garden Sundial This sundial is made in Cast Brass
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Weathered Brass Garden Sundial
This sundial is made in Cast Brass, it is a heavy piece, the numerals are Roman and there are also the astrological signs around the bottom
A very att...
Category
1960s Vintage Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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
English Garden Stone Figure of a Child Putti Playing Flute on a Plinth Base
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English garden statue or ornamental figure of composition stone, featuring a cherub or child putti in the Classical style, posed in a sitting position, playing a flute, on a b...
Category
Early 20th Century English Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
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
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
Category
1820s Italian Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
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...
Category
20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
19th Century Bronze Plaque, The Legend of Gaius Mucius Scaevola
Located in Dallas, TX
This large, impressive patinated bronze plaque has been cast in high relief and patinated to a rich brown color. The scene depicts the legend of Gaius Mucius Scaevola.
According t...
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19th Century European Antique Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
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
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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
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
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
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.