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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.

Style: Classical Roman

Italian Male Bust Sculptures Grand Tour

$675 / set

Italian Male Bust Sculptures Grand Tour

By A. Santini

Located in New York, NY

A set of three (3) Italian male sculpture busts by R. Santini, in the classical Roman or Grand Tour design style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. This set of busts could be used for a library, office, etc., on a shelf, table, etc. Marked on bottom as shown in images. Dimensions L to R: Nerone: 4.63" Width x 6" Height Augusto: 4.13" Width x 5.75" Height Traiano: 4.63" Width x 6.19" Height Italian table, search ref. #: LU1314231162942 (SOLD.) For Corinthian capitol columns...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman More Desk Accessories

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Composition

Pair of Antique Cast Plaster Corbels

$450 / set

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.

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19th Century European Antique Classical Roman More Desk Accessories

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Plaster

Ochre Millefiori Glass Plate by Ercole Moretti

$475

Ochre Millefiori Glass Plate by Ercole Moretti

By Ercole Moretti

Located in Palm Desert, CA

An intricately detailed glass dish by Ercole Moretti with close-packed complex millefiori glass mosaic beads. The millefiori (or murrini) technique ...

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Early 2000s Italian Classical Roman More Desk Accessories

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Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass

Pair of Antique Decorative Bronze Roman Busts on Columns

$6,547 / set

Pair of Antique Decorative Bronze Roman Busts on Columns

Located in London, GB

A Pair of Miniature Bronzes of Roman Busts On Marmore Nero Columns In the Manner of Georges Servant After the original models exhibited at the Paris ex...

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19th Century English Antique Classical Roman More Desk Accessories

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Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Millefiori Glass Paperweight by Perthshire, Crieff Scotland, circa 1970's

$306

H 1.7 in Dm 2.5 in

Millefiori Glass Paperweight by Perthshire, Crieff Scotland, circa 1970's

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a beautiful handmade Millefiori collectors Paperweight, made by the Scottish maker, Perthshire of Crieff, Circa 1970's. This paperweight is handmade with a mixed Millefiori...

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Mid-20th Century Scottish Classical Roman More Desk Accessories

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Glass

Pair of Antique Bronze Sculpture Paperweights Wounded Stag and Wild Boar

$3,250 / set

H 4.63 in W 5.75 in D 3 in

Pair of Antique Bronze Sculpture Paperweights Wounded Stag and Wild Boar

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Pair of figural bronze paperweights over cararra marble bases. circa early 19th century; models of "Il Porcellino" and "Wounded Stag" Item # C104009 A superb pair of 19th century p...

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Early 19th Century Antique Classical Roman More Desk Accessories

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

Italian Grand Tour Carved Marble Bust Of Woman

$3,500

H 12 in W 10.5 in D 6 in

Italian Grand Tour Carved Marble Bust Of Woman

Located in Bradenton, FL

Classical 19th century hand-carved Italian Neoclassic Grand Tour marble female bust. Bust features intricately carved young woman's head and neck, wearing delicate drapery across déc...

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19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman More Desk Accessories

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Marble

Pebble Black Marble Meditative-Decorative Cushion by On.Entropy

$355Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 1.58 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in

Pebble Black Marble Meditative-Decorative Cushion by On.Entropy

By on entropy

Located in Athens, GR

Pebble press papier, designed with softness in mind. Hand-sculpted from a single block of marble, it challenges expectations of the material, transforming what is rigid and heavy int...

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2010s Greek Classical Roman More Desk Accessories

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Marble

Antique Victorian Marble Roman Ruins Grand Tour Statue Sculpture Columns Pillars

$3,887

H 6.7 in W 2.56 in D 2.49 in

Antique Victorian Marble Roman Ruins Grand Tour Statue Sculpture Columns Pillars

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely collectable original Victorian Marble Grand Tour Roman Ruin statue of columns A wonderful original piece, this is a desk sized co...

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19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman More Desk Accessories

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Marble

Bohemian Moser Art Deco Oroplastic Honey Amber Glass Vase, 1920

$1,268

H 8.75 in Dm 5 in

Bohemian Moser Art Deco Oroplastic Honey Amber Glass Vase, 1920

By Moser Glassworks

Located in Worcester Park, GB

Stunning large Art Deco signed Moser honey amber Oroplastic vase with window cut circles to the top and to the main body. The oroplastic design features battling Amazons with shields...

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1920s Czech Vintage Classical Roman More Desk Accessories

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Art Glass

Pair of 19th Century Carved & Gilded Corbels Converted to Bookends, Circa 1890

$500 / set

H 7.75 in W 4.75 in D 3.5 in

Pair of 19th Century Carved & Gilded Corbels Converted to Bookends, Circa 1890

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A highly decorative pair of 19th century Regence-style painted & gilded architectural corbel elements with hand carved acanthus leaf detail, salvaged from the interior of a 19th cent...

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Late 19th Century Canadian Antique Classical Roman More Desk Accessories

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Wood

Grand Tour Male Nude Bronze Sculpture

$2,250

H 17 in Dm 6.5 in

Grand Tour Male Nude Bronze Sculpture

Located in Houston, TX

Early 20th Century bronze male nude sculpture on wood pedestal base.

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20th Century Classical Roman More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Marble Sculpture Bust Of Emperor Julius Caesar After The Antique Grand Tour

$8,229Sale Price|20% Off

H 28.35 in W 20.87 in D 9.06 in

Marble Sculpture Bust Of Emperor Julius Caesar After The Antique Grand Tour

Located in Tivoli Terme, Roma

The sculpture realized by a Roman sculptor as from the Roman academy tradition, is carved with white marble. The sculpture represents the face of a young Julius Caesar, Julius Caesar formally known as Caesar was a Roman general and statesman who played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic...

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20th Century Italian Classical Roman More Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Jonathan Adler Massive 'Grand Tour' XL Goddess Bust Acrylic Sculpture

$1,200

H 24.5 in W 19 in D 6.25 in

Jonathan Adler Massive 'Grand Tour' XL Goddess Bust Acrylic Sculpture

By Jonathan Adler

Located in San Diego, CA

Jonathan Adler Massive 'Grand Tour' XL Goddess Bust Acrylic Sculpture, circa 2000s. A monumentally scaled, show-stopping statement piece by iconic American designer Jonathan Adler, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Roman More Desk Accessories

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Acrylic

English "Grand Tour" Derbyshire Specimen Marble Plaque Paperweights, circa 1850

$2,500 / set

H 0.88 in W 8 in D 4.63 in

English "Grand Tour" Derbyshire Specimen Marble Plaque Paperweights, circa 1850

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A collection of three 'Grand Tour' English / Italian polychrome marble plaques or paperweights, one rectangular; two of cartouche form, the 'Derbyshire' or 'Belgian Black' marble slabs inset with native English stones 'Blue John' (Derbyshire Spar), 'Duke's Red', 'Bird's-Eye', and foreign Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, and Jasper in 'ovoid' and 'kidney' form inlays. Measurements : Rectangular plaque: 8" by 4.63" by .88" Cartouche plaque...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Classical Roman More Desk Accessories

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Marble

Large Murano Glass Paperweight with Internal Bubbles and Swirls

$275

H 5.5 in Dm 4.5 in

Large Murano Glass Paperweight with Internal Bubbles and Swirls

Located in Rochester, NY

Vintage colorful Italian glass paperweight.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman More Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Previously Available Items

Beautiful Classic Table Lamp in Matte Gold from the 19th Century

Sold

H 25.6 in Dm 11.82 in

Beautiful Classic Table Lamp in Matte Gold from the 19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

Beautiful classic table lamp in matte gold with polished edges in gold. Originally a kerosene lamp from the late 19th century that was converted int...

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Late 19th Century European Antique Classical Roman More Desk Accessories

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Gold Plate, Brass

Elegant Marble Table Lamp in the shape of an Obelisk

Sold

H 18.12 in Dm 9.85 in

Elegant Marble Table Lamp in the shape of an Obelisk

Located in Knivsta, SE

Elegant marble table lamp in the shape of an Obelisk. Made of marble with four gilded balls as decoration. From the 20th century. New lampshade with linen structure on the outside...

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20th Century European Classical Roman More Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Gold Plate, Brass

Vintage Brass & Copper Armillary Sphere Bookends, Austria, 1960s

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H 6.5 in W 5.75 in D 3.63 in

Vintage Brass & Copper Armillary Sphere Bookends, Austria, 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A decorative set of two bookends. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of brass, copper and a wooden. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria and was made proba...

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1960s German Vintage Classical Roman More Desk Accessories

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Metal

Grand Tour Italian Ormolu Mounted Multi-Marble Julius Caesar Coliseum Model

Sold

H 19.5 in W 17 in D 12 in

Grand Tour Italian Ormolu Mounted Multi-Marble Julius Caesar Coliseum Model

Located in New York, NY

A 19th Century Italian Ormolu Mounted Multi-Marble Julius Caesar Coliseum Model. This is a beautiful rendition of a Roman coliseum with a dore bronze mounted Julius Caesar standing in the middle of the marble masterpiece. The domed top is made up of multiple marble species including verde marble, carrara marble, and rough marble...

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1860s Italian Antique Classical Roman More Desk Accessories

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Marble, Carrara Marble, Siena Marble, Bronze

Italian Verde Dark Green Marble Bookends, Pair

Sold

H 4.5 in W 2.88 in D 2.88 in

Italian Verde Dark Green Marble Bookends, Pair

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Italian dark green verde marble bookends in a classic design style, circa mid to late-20th century, 1970s, Italy. Beautifully carved details from one piece of marble. Dimen...

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1970s Italian Vintage Classical Roman More Desk Accessories

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Marble

Pair of Abstract Roman Gladiator Sculptures by Frederick Weinberg

Sold

H 13 in Dm 4 in

Pair of Abstract Roman Gladiator Sculptures by Frederick Weinberg

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A pair of rare and iconic 'Roman Gladiators' table sculptures by Frederick Weinberg. These abstract sculptures portray a stylized profile of a Roman soldier / gladiator. Spectacular form and design; the brass figures are mounted on a round, wooden base. These would make a great little pair of lamps. About the artist: Philadelphia based artist and industrial designer Frederic Weinberg produced and sold a wide variety of functional and decorative items under a company bearing his name. Though he is probably best known for his figural wire and fiberglass wall sculptures, he also produced retail fixtures...

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1950s American Vintage Classical Roman More Desk Accessories

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Brass

Midcentury White and Gold Italian Jewelry Dish by Richard Ginori

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H 0.5 in W 4 in D 3 in

Midcentury White and Gold Italian Jewelry Dish by Richard Ginori

By Richard Ginori

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful midcentury Italian oval dish by designer Richard Ginori, circa Mid-20th Century, Italy. Dish has decorative gold and blue detail around edge, and center area featuring a ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman More Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

1970s Green and White Marble Bookends

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H 4.5 in W 2.88 in D 2.88 in

1970s Green and White Marble Bookends

Located in New York, NY

A set a vintage dark green and white marble bookends in a classic design, circa 1970s. Beautifully carved details from one piece of marble. Each ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Classical Roman More Desk Accessories

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Marble

Classic Roman Bust on Black Marble Base Signed by Sculptor G. Ruggeri, Italy

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H 4.5 in W 2 in D 2 in

Classic Roman Bust on Black Marble Base Signed by Sculptor G. Ruggeri, Italy

Located in New York, NY

Classic Roman Bust on Black Marble Base after the Statue of David. Resin bust on black marble with white veins base, by sculptor G. Ruggeri. With Makers Mark. Made in Italy. Item ava...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman More Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

Classical Roman more desk accessories for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Classical Roman more desk accessories 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 more desk accessories created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Classical Roman more desk accessories made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original more desk accessories, popular names associated with this style include A. Santini, and Ercole Moretti. 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 more desk accessories differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $420 and tops out at $29,800 while the average work can sell for $663.