Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs

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.

Style: Classical Roman

Set of 8 Antique Dining Chairs with Wooden Frame and Beige Upholstery

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered: this chic and comfortable set of 8 antique dining chairs with an elegant wooden frame and luxurious beige upholstery. This beautiful set of 8 antique dining chairs can be e...

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19th Century Antique Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Set of 8 Antique Dining Chairs with Wooden Frame and Beige Upholstery

$3,105 / set

Bistro chair with carved seat

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This charming and very elegant bistro chair in the style of Thonet, featuring beautiful carved details in the seat. This stunning Thonet-style dining/bistro chair, with its charming ...

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20th Century Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Bistro chair with carved seat

$95

Set of 4 antique wooden and sheepskin leather dining chairs

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered here is a set of 4 antique wooden and sheepskin leather dining chairs with a beautiful patina. This fantastic set of early 20th-century sheepskin leather chairs has a strikin...

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19th Century Antique Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Sheepskin, Wood

Set of 4 antique wooden and sheepskin leather dining chairs

$1,634 / set

Set of 4 Vintage Design Dining Chairs by Frederick Weinberg

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered here is this lovely set of 4 vintage design dining chairs by Frederick Weinberg, made from wrought iron and rattan. These exceptional vintage dining chairs were designed by...

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20th Century Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs

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Iron

Set of 4 Vintage Design Dining Chairs by Frederick Weinberg

$1,188 / set

Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Sheepskin Leather

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered here is a set of 6 comfortable, stately dining chairs in sheep leather, featuring a timeless design and a refined decorative nail trim. With their elegant, stately appearanc...

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21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Sheepskin

Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Sheepskin Leather

$2,925 / set

Set of 4 Sheepskin Leather Dining Chairs

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered here is a timeless set of 4 stately and comfortable dining chairs in sheep leather, featuring a refined decorative nail trim. With their elegant, timeless look and beautiful...

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21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Set of 4 Sheepskin Leather Dining Chairs

$1,944 / set

Set of 4 Tall Vintage Bentwood "Long John" Thonet Design Chairs

By Thonet

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Set of 4 Tall Vintage Bentwood "Long John" Thonet Design Chairs Stunning original vintage design dining chairs by Thonet. These chairs offer excellent seating comfort and exude a lu...

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20th Century Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Set of 4 Tall Vintage Bentwood "Long John" Thonet Design Chairs

$1,253 / set

Set of 6 Antique Dining Chairs with Wooden Frames and Beige Upholstery

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered here this elegant and comfortable set of 6 antique dining chairs with graceful wooden frames and luxurious beige upholstery. This beautiful set of 6 antique dining chairs fit...

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19th Century Antique Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 6 Antique Dining Chairs with Wooden Frames and Beige Upholstery

$2,326 / set

Green Vintage Bistro Chair with Woven Reed Seat

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered here is this charming green, elegant vintage bistro chair with a woven reed seat. This lovely and graceful green vintage bistro chair features a matte woven reed seat. Due ...

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20th Century Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs

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Reed, Wood

Green Vintage Bistro Chair with Woven Reed Seat

$208

Set of 2 Cognac-Colored Cowhide Leather Ralph Lauren Design Dining Chairs

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered here is a stunning set of 2 cognac-colored cowhide leather Ralph Lauren design dining chairs. This unique designer set by Ralph Lauren is crafted from high-quality cowhide le...

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20th Century Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs

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Cowhide, Leather

Set of 2 Cognac-Colored Cowhide Leather Ralph Lauren Design Dining Chairs

$1,449 / set

Set of 2 Antique Spanish Country Chairs with Woven Rush Seats

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered here this charming and unique set of 2 antique Spanish country chairs with woven rush seats and beautiful wood carving. This distinctive set of 2 antique Spanish country chai...

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19th Century Antique Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Wood

Set of 2 Antique Spanish Country Chairs with Woven Rush Seats

$477 / set

Set of Eight Italian Steel and Leather Curule Chairs

By Dante Savonarola

Located in Stamford, CT

Set of 8 mid-20th century Italian Savonarola curule brass and steel armchairs with leather seat and back rest. They can be purchased as pairs for $4000. Each chair has four brass bal...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs

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Brass, Steel

Set of Eight Italian Steel and Leather Curule Chairs

$16,000 / set

Set of 4 antique Jacob and Josef Kohn chairs from the early 20th century

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This amazing set of 4 original antique Jacob and Josef Kohn chairs comes from the early 20th century and features beautiful drawings/motifs in the wood. They fit well in both classic...

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Early 20th Century Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Set of 4 antique Jacob and Josef Kohn chairs from the early 20th century

$1,849 / set

Set of 4 Antique Dining Chairs with Wooden Frame and Beige Upholstery

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This elegant set of 4 comfortable antique dining chairs with a graceful wooden frame and luxurious beige upholstery. This beautiful set of 4 antique dining chairs can be easily integ...

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20th Century Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 4 Antique Dining Chairs with Wooden Frame and Beige Upholstery

$1,550

Set of 2 Vintage Bentwood "Long John" Thonet Design High Dining Chairs

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Beautiful original vintage design dining chairs by Thonet. The chairs are comfortable and have a fantastic, luxurious appearance. With their timeless design, they fit perfectly in bo...

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20th Century Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Set of 2 Vintage Bentwood "Long John" Thonet Design High Dining Chairs

$626

Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Thonet Chair from the Early 20th Century

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered here is this original antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Thonet chair from the early 20th century, featuring beautiful carving. This stunning original antique chair by Jacob and ...

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Early 20th Century Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Thonet Chair from the Early 20th Century

$256

Unique and Characterful Set of 6 Original Antique Dutch Leather Dining Chairs

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This set of 6 fantastic antique Dutch dining chairs boasts a striking character and is truly a statement piece. Dating from the late 18th to early 19th century, these chairs retain t...

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Late 18th Century Antique Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Unique and Characterful Set of 6 Original Antique Dutch Leather Dining Chairs

$1,819 / set

Set of 6 Antique English Oxford Dining/Kitchen Chairs

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered here is a lovely timeless set of 6 antique English Oxford dining/kitchen chairs with a warm color tone. This wonderful set is not only ideal for use in a homely environment,...

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19th Century Antique Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Antique English Oxford Dining/Kitchen Chairs

$1,743 / set

Set of 4 Antique English Windsor Chairs from the 19th Century Made of Elm

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This charming and timeless set of 4 antique English Windsor stickback chairs from the 19th century, crafted from elm. These wonderful antique Windsor chairs, dating from the 19th cen...

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19th Century Antique Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Elm

Set of 4 Antique English Windsor Chairs from the 19th Century Made of Elm

$2,266 / set

Set of 4 Antique Spanish Country Chairs with Woven Rattan Seats

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered: this unique set of 4 antique Spanish country chairs with woven rattan seats and beautiful wood carvings. This charming set of 4 antique Spanish country chairs is not only vi...

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19th Century Antique Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Set of 4 Antique Spanish Country Chairs with Woven Rattan Seats

$954 / set

Set of 12 antique English Oxford dining/kitchen chairs

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered here is this timeless and elegant set of 12 antique English Oxford dining/kitchen chairs with a warm color tone. This wonderful set is not only perfectly suited for a homely ...

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19th Century Antique Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 12 antique English Oxford dining/kitchen chairs

$3,493 / set

Set of 2 Sheepskin Dining Chairs

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered here is a beautiful, characterful set of 2 comfortable sheepskin dining chairs with a warm color scheme. With their timeless, stately appearance and stunning warm tones, this...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Set of 2 Sheepskin Dining Chairs

$978 / set

Set of 6 antique Jacob and Josef Kohn chairs from the early 20th century

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This amazing set of 6 original antique Jacob and Josef Kohn chairs dates from the early 20th century and features beautiful drawings/motifs in the wood. They fit well in both classic...

Category

Early 20th Century Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 antique Jacob and Josef Kohn chairs from the early 20th century

$2,773 / set

Set of 4 Antique English Oxford Dining/Kitchen Chairs

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered here is a timeless and stylish set of 4 antique English Oxford dining/kitchen chairs with a warm color tone. This wonderful set is not only ideal for use in a homely setting...

Category

19th Century Antique Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Antique English Oxford Dining/Kitchen Chairs

$1,164 / set

Set of 8 Antique English Oxford Dining / Kitchen Chairs

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered is this timeless and elegant set of 8 antique English Oxford dining / kitchen chairs with a warm color palette. This beautiful set of 8 antique Oxford chairs is not only perf...

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19th Century Antique Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 8 Antique English Oxford Dining / Kitchen Chairs

$2,326 / set

Set of 10 Antique English Oxford Dining / Kitchen Chairs

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered is this timeless and elegant set of 10 antique English Oxford dining / kitchen chairs with a warm color scheme. This wonderful set of 10 antique Oxford chairs is not only per...

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19th Century Antique Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 10 Antique English Oxford Dining / Kitchen Chairs

$2,904 / set

Beautiful, Elegant Antique Wooden Spindle Windsor Chair

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This exquisite antique Windsor dining chair has developed a wonderful patina over the years. It features a spindled backrest and a beautifully shaped seat. Not only is it functional,...

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20th Century Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Beautiful, Elegant Antique Wooden Spindle Windsor Chair

$644

Antique English Windsor Chair from the 19th Century Made of Elm

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This charming antique English Windsor stickback chair from the 19th century, crafted from elm. This delightful antique Windsor chair is not only well-suited for use in a domestic set...

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19th Century Antique Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Elm

Antique English Windsor Chair from the 19th Century Made of Elm

$567

Set of 2 Antique Wooden and Sheepskin Leather Dining Chairs from the Early 1900s

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered here is this set of 2 antique wooden and sheepskin leather dining chairs with a beautiful patina, dating from the early 1900s. These fantastic antique chairs have a striking ...

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Early 20th Century Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Wood

Set of 2 Antique Wooden and Sheepskin Leather Dining Chairs from the Early 1900s

$823 / set

Set of 2 Antique English Oxford Dining/Kitchen Chairs

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered here is a timeless and elegant set of 2 antique English Oxford dining/kitchen chairs with a warm color scheme. This wonderful pair of antique Oxford chairs blends seamlessly ...

Category

19th Century Antique Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 2 Antique English Oxford Dining/Kitchen Chairs

$585 / set

Set of 8 Wooden Vintage Spindle-Back Windsor Chairs from the 1970s

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered here this set of 8 wooden vintage spindle-back Windsor chairs in English style from the 1970s. These fantastic vintage wooden spindle-back chairs from the 1970s, in English ...

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1970s Vintage Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Set of 8 Wooden Vintage Spindle-Back Windsor Chairs from the 1970s

$1,134 / set

Set of 4 Art Nouveau / Jugendstil Dining Chairs with Red Upholstery

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered is this set of 4 Art Nouveau / Jugendstil design Schuitema dining chairs with luxurious red fabric upholstery. This elegant set of 4 dining chairs is from the renowned Dutch ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 4 Art Nouveau / Jugendstil Dining Chairs with Red Upholstery

$2,594 / set

Set of 2 Antique Dining Chairs with Beige Upholstery and Wooden Frame

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This luxurious and comfortable set of 2 antique dining chairs with chic beige upholstery and a graceful wooden frame. This beautiful set of 2 antique dining chairs can be easily plac...

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20th Century Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 2 Antique Dining Chairs with Beige Upholstery and Wooden Frame

$775 / set

Classical Roman dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Classical Roman dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage dining room chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with animal skin, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Classical Roman dining room chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 dining room chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $16,000 and tops out at $16,000 while the average work can sell for $16,000.