Classical Roman Table Lamps
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.
to
2
16
15
31
2
Height
to
Width
to
22
12
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
17,420
4,688
2,688
2,353
1,431
712
638
471
334
276
255
252
164
122
108
72
62
28
1
3
27
2
7
11
4
1
2
2
1
2
2
15
13
8
7
6
19
16
3
3
2
33
33
33
1
1
1
Style: Classical Roman
Pair of Italian Cast Metal Figural Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These unique lamps feature cast metal plaques as their central decorative elements, giving them a sculptural and historic appearance. The plaques are rectangular and are bas-relief c...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Carved Stone Lion Lamps with Parchment Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian carved lamps depicting lions. The antique carved lions have been mounted into lamps and sit on gilt wood rectangular bases. They are crowned with hand painted parchme...
Category
Mid-20th Century Classical Roman Table Lamps
Materials
Resin, Wood, Parchment Paper
Well-Carved Pair of Italian Romanesque Style Gray Painted Wooden Masks now Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A well-carved and stylized pair of Italian Romanesque style gray painted wooden masks now mounted as lamps; each bearded face surrounded by thick curl...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Table Lamps
Pair of Stylishly Elongated and Midcentury Made Alabaster Table or Desk Lamps
Located in Lisse, NL
Great pair of midcentury made alabaster table or desk lamps in a timeless classical style.
If you are looking for a great shape and practical Size pair of table lamps to grace you...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
Large Brass Corinthian Column Table Lamp This is a very attractive piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Brass Corinthian Column Table Lamp
This is a very attractive piece, the lamp has a single fluted column set on a very attractive stepped base
This is an attractive piece with...
Category
1960s Vintage Classical Roman Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Rose Sculpture Table Lamp 13 Roses Hand Carved Pink Onyx Block, Linen Lampshade
Located in Ancona, Marche
"Roma Imperiale II" is not just a table lamp or sculpture, imagine it as a memory, the memory of a nobility now dissolved, a suspended memory, forgotten in a secret garden, of those ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Table Lamps
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Pair of Italian Carved Stone Lion Lamps with Parchment Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian carved lamps depicting lions. The antique carved lions have been mounted into lamps and sit on gilt wood rectangular bases. They are crowned with hand painted parchme...
Category
Mid-20th Century Classical Roman Table Lamps
Materials
Resin, Wood, Parchment Paper
Pair of Italian Cast Metal Figural Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These unique lamps feature cast metal plaques as their central decorative elements, giving them a sculptural and historic appearance. The plaques are rectangular and are bas-relief c...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Antique French Sèvres Blue Cobalt Porcelain, Gilt Bronze Candlestick Centerpiece
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early XIX Century French candlestick , Sèvres blue cobalt porcelain, gilt bronze centerpiece
Candle holders immersed in a bouquet of flowers. Bronze...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Classical Roman Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Corinthian Column Table Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Corinthian column table lamp
This is a very attractive piece the column is decorated with swags and acanthus leaves and is set on a stepped and scroll footed base, the lamp has a crackle patinated finish which resembles old brass
This is a very attractive piece and very heavy, it has a faux suede lamp shade...
Category
1960s Vintage Classical Roman Table Lamps
Materials
Paint
Late 19th century grand tour Italian bronze candelabra
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a late 19th century Italian grand tour bronze candelabra. This elegant candelabra has a female classical figure in the center standing on an ornate plinth. The candelabra has...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Classical Bronzed Roman Style Table Lamps
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of small classical Greco Roman-style lamps have column shafts set on three-legged and footed bases decorated with acanthus leaves and placed on platforms. The lamps are topp...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Classical Roman Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Charming Vintage Green Ceramic French Lamp with Gold Accents
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Charming Vintage Green Ceramic French Lamp with Gold Accents
This lovely green vintage French ceramic lamp from around 1960 is a fantastic decorative piece for almost any interior....
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Scavo Corroso Lamp, II
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a remarkable example of a late 20th century Scavo Corroso* Vase, attributed to Seguso/Karl Springer, that has been beautifully detailed with a br...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large White Marble Corinthian Column Table Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Tall white marble Corinthian column table lamp
This is heavy piece it is made in solid marble, the lamp has a single fluted marble corinthi...
Category
1890s Antique Classical Roman Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Carved White Alabaster Lamps Modelled After Roman Temple Ruins
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A pair of carved alabaster lamps representing ancient ‘Roman’ architecture; each having three tall fluted columns with Corinthian capitals supporting a stepped top and resting on a r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
Large Marble Column Table Lamps
Located in Richmond, London
Pair of large marble column table lamps. 20th century.
Why we like them
This is an absolutely gorgeous pair of classical-style columns of imposin...
Category
20th Century British Classical Roman Table Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble
Pair of 19th Century Candlestick Lamps w/ Parchment Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century Italian giltwood candlesticks wired into working lamps. The pair of candlesticks are highly ornate, featuring carved details that resemble fluted columns with a...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Table Lamps
Materials
Giltwood
Classical Hand-Carved Vintage Marble Table Lamp – Wired for USA (No Shade)
Located in Milano, IT
This beautiful classical hand-carved vintage marble table lamp is a stunning addition to any decor. Crafted with intricate detail, the lamp ...
Category
20th Century French Classical Roman Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Early 20th Century Capodimonte Porcelain Double Socket Table Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century capodimonte porcelain double socket table lamp
Beautiful hand painted mythological Roman scenes featuring Romulus and Re...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Carved Marble Table Lamp with Cupid Figures Made in Italy signed Corsi
Located in New York, NY
Finely carved marble table lamp having two cupid figures, playing around a center pole. The lamp is in very good original, clean and working condition, showing only light cosmetic we...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Well-Carved Pair of Italian Romanesque Style Gray Painted Wooden Masks now Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A well-carved and stylized pair of Italian Romanesque style gray painted wooden masks now mounted as lamps; each bearded face surrounded by thick curl...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Table Lamps
Painted Glass & Brass Candlestick Lamp
Located in Malibu, CA
Classical style table lamp with brass base and hand painted in enamel over glass column.
Optional shade available; additional charge.
Shade:
Base size 11"
Top Dia 5.5"
Height 10"
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Classical Alabaster Column Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
Monumental neoclassical carved Italian alabaster lamp in the shape of a column. Price for lamp with or without shade.
Measures: Lamp shade top 4.75"
Lamp shade bottom 23"
Lamp sha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
Vintage Boho Alabaster Urn Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
This elegant pair of vintage alabaster urn lamps showcases timeless craftsmanship and natural beauty. The warm, earthy tones of the finely polished alabaster create a soft, luminous ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Classical Roman Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
Large Brass Horse Head Lamp "Caballinus"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Superb quality lamp featuring a heavy cast brass sculpture of a Roman-style horse head. Brass plaque attached to wooden base is engraved with the word CABALLINUS, horse in latin. Ver...
Category
1970s American Vintage Classical Roman Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Tall Classical Alabaster Column Lamp w/ Gilded Base
Located in San Francisco, CA
A gorgeous, polished, alabaster lamp in the form of a column with an acanthus leaf adorned capital. With an elevated, square, gilt base and neck. Measures: 30” height x 6” x 6.25.”.
Category
Early 20th Century Classical Roman Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Single Column French Brass Table Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Single Column French Brass Table Lamp
This unusual Lamp is set on a stepped base and comes with its original tall hand made lampshade.
The lamp i...
Category
1920s Vintage Classical Roman Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Large Marble Corinthian Column Table Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Very Tall Marble Corinthian Column Table Lamp
This is very heavy piece it is made in solid marble and brass, the lamp has a single fluted mar...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Classical Roman Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Large Pair of Restored Vintage Roman Corinthian Pillar Marble Brass Tables Lamps
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of vintage Italian Carrara Marble & Brass Roman Corinthian Pillared table lamps.
These lamps came from a very fine antiques dealer in Belgium...
Category
20th Century Italian Classical Roman Table Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Brass Table Lamp with Italian Classical Mask and Mounts to the Base
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Brass Table Lamp with Italian Classical Mask and Mounts to the Base
This lamp is made in brass and it has a shaped bulbous column with classical Italian chased decorative mounts
The...
Category
1920s Vintage Classical Roman Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Clear Marbro Amphora Murano Table Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
Extraordinary example of Marbro lamps in urn design mounted on square chrome base. Two sockets. Shade NOT included.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Italian Terracotta Table Lamp
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Italian terracotta table lamp, elegant in its essential simplicity.
It can be shipped anywhere from Italy, without the pulk of the hat which You can do as You want.
ref. nr. 2050 -
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Table Lamps
Materials
Terracotta
Midcentury Murano Revival Glass Lamped Vase
Located in London, GB
A twin handled murano glass vase in Roman blue, speckled with Venetian green and iridescent finish to surface, now mounted as a lamp.
Italian, Mid Twentieth Century
.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Table Lamps
Materials
Blown Glass
Carved Lidded Alabaster Urn Lamp
Located in Vancouver, CA
This beautiful carved lidded alabaster tall urn has a light source inside that glows through the white veined alabaster.
Perfect for an entry table or in a powder room for that soft ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Classical Roman Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
Pair of 1920s Hand Wrought Iron Candlestick Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand wrought iron candlesticks converted into table lamps. Custom hand-painted parchment shade. Newly wired. Fine details throughout.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Classical Roman table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Classical Roman table lamps 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 table lamps created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Classical Roman table lamps 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 table lamps, popular names associated with this style include Massimo Marcomini, Barberini & Gunnell, Cristalleries De Sevres, and The Marbro Lamp Company. 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 table lamps differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $476 and tops out at $31,838 while the average work can sell for $2,671.