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Classical Roman Mounted Objects

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
Roman Marble Vessel Fragment with a Dancing Woman, a Maenad
Roman Marble Vessel Fragment with a Dancing Woman, a Maenad

Roman Marble Vessel Fragment with a Dancing Woman, a Maenad

$11,000

Roman Marble Vessel Fragment with a Dancing Woman, a Maenad

Located in London, GB

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Mounted Objects

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Gallo-RomanPuddingstone Millstone Sculpture from 2nd Century France
Gallo-RomanPuddingstone Millstone Sculpture from 2nd Century France

Gallo-RomanPuddingstone Millstone Sculpture from 2nd Century France

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Gallo-RomanPuddingstone Millstone Sculpture from 2nd Century France

Located in London, GB

Carved from a mosaic-like rock, this striking sculpture is the lower grinding stone from a Gallo-Roman millstone - a powerful and aesthetic symbol of life two millennia ago. It is ma...

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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Classical Roman Mounted Objects

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Stone

18th Century Roman Stone Hand-Carved Classical Warrior
18th Century Roman Stone Hand-Carved Classical Warrior

18th Century Roman Stone Hand-Carved Classical Warrior

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18th Century Roman Stone Hand-Carved Classical Warrior

Located in West Hollywood, CA

18th Century Classical Warrior Mounted Bust Hand-Carved Out of Solid Roman Stone Sourced from Rome, Italy by Martyn Lawrence Bullard

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18th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Mounted Objects

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Stone

Bronze figure of Augustus after Roman period original
Bronze figure of Augustus after Roman period original

Bronze figure of Augustus after Roman period original

$60,757

Bronze figure of Augustus after Roman period original

Located in London, GB

Known as the ‘Augustus of Prima Porta,’ the original bronze version of this sculpture was created c. 20 BCE. That original has been lost since antiquity but is known today from a mar...

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19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Mounted Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Italian Micro-Mosaic Plaque Depicting the Pantheon in Rome
Antique Italian Micro-Mosaic Plaque Depicting the Pantheon in Rome

Antique Italian Micro-Mosaic Plaque Depicting the Pantheon in Rome

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Antique Italian Micro-Mosaic Plaque Depicting the Pantheon in Rome

Located in London, GB

This exquisite antique Italian micro-mosaic plaque depicts the Piazza della Rotunda in Rome, with the Pantheon at its centre. The portrayal is particularly important, as it shows the...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Mounted Objects

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Stone

Classical Faux Marble Roundel with a Mask
Classical Faux Marble Roundel with a Mask

Classical Faux Marble Roundel with a Mask

$2,565

Classical Faux Marble Roundel with a Mask

Located in London, by appointment only

An extremely well-made copy of a classical mask after the antique, the face shown in high relief within a dished background and a border of Greek Key with discs to the four sides. No...

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20th Century Italian Classical Roman Mounted Objects

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Classical Style Verdigris Bronze Bust on Custom Iron Stand
Classical Style Verdigris Bronze Bust on Custom Iron Stand

Classical Style Verdigris Bronze Bust on Custom Iron Stand

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Classical Style Verdigris Bronze Bust on Custom Iron Stand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A hauntingly beautiful classical-style bronze bust, presented on a custom blackened iron museum mount, exuding the quiet gravitas of an archaeological fragment. The sculpture depict...

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19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Mounted Objects

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Bronze

Roman Bronze Hand Mirror with Beautiful Patina, circa 1st Century
Roman Bronze Hand Mirror with Beautiful Patina, circa 1st Century

Roman Bronze Hand Mirror with Beautiful Patina, circa 1st Century

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Roman Bronze Hand Mirror with Beautiful Patina, circa 1st Century

Located in Austin, TX

A simple and elegant Roman bronze hand mirror, late Republic Period, circa 1st century, Italy. The bronze mirror of simple form. The round face with a pierced border design. The openwork handle...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Mounted Objects

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Bronze

Mid-century vintage plaster figural wall sculpture
Mid-century vintage plaster figural wall sculpture

Mid-century vintage plaster figural wall sculpture

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Mid-century vintage plaster figural wall sculpture

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a mid century vintage plaster figural wall sculpture. This wall sculpture is made of plaster with a venetian finish the surface of the p...

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1950s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Mounted Objects

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Plaster

German Figural Young Roman Bronze Mounted on Rouge Marble Base, Circa 1885
German Figural Young Roman Bronze Mounted on Rouge Marble Base, Circa 1885

German Figural Young Roman Bronze Mounted on Rouge Marble Base, Circa 1885

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German Figural Young Roman Bronze Mounted on Rouge Marble Base, Circa 1885

By Fritz Heinemann

Located in Charleston, SC

German figural bronze of young roman mounted on a circular squared rouge marble base, Late 19th century. Signed by sculptor Fritz Heinemann, Roma.

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1880s German Antique Classical Roman Mounted Objects

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Roman Obelisks Red and Green Marble
19th Century Roman Obelisks Red and Green Marble

19th Century Roman Obelisks Red and Green Marble

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19th Century Roman Obelisks Red and Green Marble

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

19th Century Roman Obelisks Red and Green Marble Unique piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Mounted Objects

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Marble

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Classical Roman mounted objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Classical Roman mounted objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage mounted objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Classical Roman mounted objects 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 mounted objects, popular names associated with this style include Fritz Heinemann, and Gio Ponti. 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 mounted objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $285 and tops out at $57,178 while the average work can sell for $3,064.

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