Classical Roman Furniture
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
21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Bookcase Concrete Bookshelves Brick Red Cement
Located in Rome, Lazio
Bookcase part of a collection of modular system in ultra-high performing cement mortar. UHPC tabletop and base colored in the mixture and sandblasted. Available in eight different co...
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Concrete
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 Furniture
Materials
Marble
21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Side Console Table Concrete Cement Silver Grey
Located in Rome, Lazio
Console table part of a collection of modular system in ultra high performing cement mortar. UHPC shelves and abutment colored in the mixture and sandblasted. Available in eight diff...
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Richard Ginori Italian Porcelain Jewelry Dish in Gold and Green
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Italian porcelain dish by designer Richard Ginori with emerald green center and gold decorative edge detail, circa Mid-20th century or earlier, Italy. Colors include gree...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Side Console Table Concrete Cement Green Fir
Located in Rome, Lazio
Console table part of a collection of modular system in ultra high performing cement mortar. UHPC shelves and abutment colored in the mixture and sandblasted. Available in eight diff...
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Concrete
21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Bookcase Mod.I Concrete Bookshelf Red Cement
Located in Rome, Lazio
Bookcase part of a collection of modular system in ultra-high performing cement mortar. UHPC tabletop and base colored in the mixture and sandblasted. Available in eight different co...
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Concrete
21century Studio Irvine Betti Mod.II Coffee Side Table in Concrete Green Cement
Located in Rome, Lazio
Surrealism, primitivism, metaphysics and brutalism. Art together with architecture and design build a scenario of inspirations and continuous references through which the material ri...
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Gilt Bronze Statuette of the Belvedere Antinous, Italian, 19th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The gilt bronze figure of Antinous is mounted on a circular gilt bronze socle set on an hexagonal gilt bronze plinth attached to a wood base.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Side Console Table Concrete Cement Ink Grey
Located in Rome, Lazio
Console table part of a collection of modular system in ultra high performing cement mortar. UHPC shelves and abutment colored in the mixture and sandblasted. Available in eight diff...
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Pair of Octagonal Framed 'Pompeiian Red' Pottery Roman Medallions
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Octagonal framed 'Pompeiian Red' pottery Roman Medallions
Each one a well executed glazed pottery male profile portrait medallion, with a vin...
Category
20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Pottery, Velvet, Wood
21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Bookcase Mod.I Concrete Bookshelf Grey Cement
Located in Rome, Lazio
Bookcase part of a collection of modular system in ultra-high performing cement mortar. UHPC tabletop and base colored in the mixture and sandblasted. Available in eight different co...
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Concrete
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 Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass, Plaster, Paint
Comfortable Vintage Sheepskin Leather Club Chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This irresistible vintage club chair is a true eye-catcher. Made from cognac-colored sheepskin leather, it is full of character. The chair is finished with black trim and features a ...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Large Square Ottoman Made of Sheepskin Leather with Decorative Nails
Located in Harderwijk, NL
A sheepskin leather footstool, also known as an ottoman, transforms your already comfortable armchair into a true relaxation paradise. With your feet resting on this ottoman, you can...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Very Beautiful Large Antique English Oak Book Carousel on Original Wheels
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This stunning antique English book carousel is made of oak and is the perfect addition for any book and interior enthusiast! It fits seamlessly into almo...
Category
19th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Framed Relief Sculpture, Inspired by the style of Clodion
Located in NICE, FR
This large plaster relief was inspired by Claude Michel Clodion's fresco and was crafted in the workshops of the Louvre Museum in Paris in the lat...
Category
19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Venetian Villas Michelangelo Muraro by Paolo Marton
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Venetian Villas Hardcover by Michelangelo Muraro (Author), Paolo Marton (Photographer).
Large heavy beautiful hardcover coffee table book.
A meticulously detailed survey of nearly 80...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Paper
21Century Studio Irvine Betti Mod.II Coffee Side Table in Concrete Grey Cement
Located in Rome, Lazio
Surrealism, primitivism, metaphysics and brutalism. Art together with architecture and design build a scenario of inspirations and continuous references through which the material ri...
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Vintage Sheepskin Leather Designer Ottoman by Bart van Bekhoven
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this stunning vintage sheepskin leather designer ottoman by Bart van Bekhoven.
A sheepskin leather footstool—also known as an ottoman—transforms your already comfor...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Busto imperatore romano Adriano - materiale composito polvere marmo
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Busto di Adriano imperatore romano.
realizzato con impasto di polvere di marmo e resina poliestere, detto marmo ricostituito.
dall'aspetto , molto simile al vero marmo, solo un poco ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Other
Classic Dark Brown Sheepskin Leather Design Armchair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this beautiful and well-preserved classic dark brown sheepskin leather design armchair.
This timeless piece is not only a delight to look at, but also offers superb...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Antique octagonal open free standing bookcase in partridge wood
Located in Sherborne, GB
William 4th open free standing bookcase in octagonal form made from partridge wood veneer with cross grain moulded top resting on a cevetto moulding with applied brass decoration the...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cedar
Italian Putti Oil Painting, circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming oil on canvas depicting a scene with puttis frolicking in a garden setting. The painting needs slight restoration as depicted in photos. The painting has a beautiful giltwoo...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
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 Furniture
Materials
Copper
Cognac-Colored, Characterful Vintage Sheepskin Leather Club Chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This stunning vintage sheepskin leather club chair is a true eye-catcher that deserves a place in any interior. With its warm cognac color and rich character, it exudes charm and ele...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Rug with Pink and Dark Blue Tones and Beautiful Patterns – 257 x 172 cm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Let your home shine with this stunning rug. It features elegant colors and intricate detailing. Rugs like this are not only a popular choice for living rooms, but also make a beautif...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cotton
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 Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Sotheby's Antiquities Catalog Benzian Collection of Ancient Glass, July 1994
Located in Stamford, CT
Sotheby's auction catalog of the exceptional Benzian Collection of Ancient Roman and Islamic Glass. An invaluable reference for the collector, scholar or anyone interested in the most delicate and beautiful of antiquities, ancient glass...
Category
20th Century English Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Paper
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 Furniture
Materials
Stone
19th Century Antique Drawing
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
19th Century Antique Religious Painting
Antique, neoclassical paintin from the 19th century. It retakes Bernardo Strozzi work "Annunziazione fata dal...
Category
1850s Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Antique Oak Secretary Desk / Chest of Drawers – Late 18th Century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this beautiful large antique oak secretary desk / chest of drawers / bureau with burl walnut veneer from the late 18th century....
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Sheepskin Leather Wingback Chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this comfortable sheepskin leather wingback armchair with decorative nail finish and warm colors.
Thanks to its beautiful warm color palette, this sheepskin leather win...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Antique Spanish Coffee/Side Table Made of Fruitwood
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This stunning antique Spanish coffee/side table is crafted from fruitwood and, with its timeless design, fits effortlessly into almost any interior. It is full of remarkable original...
Category
19th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood
Monumental Giallo Siena marble model of the Temple of Vespasian
Located in London, GB
Massive Siena yellow marble model of the Temple of Vespasian 64-79 AD
Giant grand tour souvenir.
Rome early-to-mid-19th Century.
Dimensions: H: 37.4''/95 cm, W: 20.1''/51 cm, D:...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Siena Marble
Cristina Vergano Painting "Francoise" Oil on Wood, 2009
Located in New York, NY
Cristina Vergano Painting "Francoise" Oil on Wood, 2009.
Dimensions: W 30" x H 30" x D 2"
Cristina Vergano is known for her paintings that blend a classical style with fantastica...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Bust Apollon
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful glazed terracotta bust of Apollon. This beautiful and elegant off-white bust made in Spain around the 50’s will be a prominent element of your dec...
Category
20th Century Spanish Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Early 19th Century Credenza Sideboard of Church, Larch, Restored Polished to Wax
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Sculptural sideboard in solid larch from the early 19th century. With two doors with musical organ decoration, squared and side slabs, with an internal s...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Grand Tour Classical Bronze Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Antique Grand Tour classical cast bronze Roman figural sculpture with laurel crown.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Anton Pieck 'Roman' Pencil Drawing
Located in Tilburg, NL
Pencil drawing of a Roman man by Anton Pieck (1895-1987).
When viewed up close the craftsmanship of Anton Pieck is obvious. He was a highly skilled arti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut, Paper
Petite Bronze Etruscan Reproduction Sculpture 1970s Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
A small Etruscan bronze statue circa the 1970s made in Italy mounted in a black stone base the base shows a crack and repair it can easily be replaced...
Category
20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Micro Mosaic Tile Wall Plaque or Table Top of a Seated Woman in Wood Frame
Located in Plainview, NY
A palatial micro mosaic tile wall plaque of a seated woman holding a goblet in an antiquated wood frame. The wood frame is beautifully carved and the tile alignments of the tiles are...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Coppia di busti in Ceramica chiara- G. Cesare e Adriano imperatori-made in Italy
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Giulio Cesare, Adriano busto, Scultura, busto imperatore, Busto Giulio Cesare, busto imperatore Augusto, busto romano antico, arte romana, arte classica, arte greca, busto, busto cre...
Category
Early 2000s European Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 6 Vintage 1960s Dutch Marko Dining Chairs with Armrests
Located in Harderwijk, NL
These beautiful vintage chairs by Marko were originally used as school or church chairs, but they also work perfectly in a canteen or as dining chairs. What makes these chairs unique...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Comfortable Sheepskin Leather Armchair with a Beautiful Patina
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This fantastic sheepskin leather armchair fits effortlessly into almost any interior. Its rich, deep warm tones and sleek finish give this armchair a stately and characterful appeara...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Elegant Classical Richard Ginori Serving Dish
Located in New York, NY
Covered dish with cobalt blue and gold trim, on white ceramic ground. Elegant design and proportions, perfect condition, and fully and correctly marked.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Luxurious Antique English Wooden Book Carousel on Wheels – Late 19th Century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This charming English antique book carousel fits seamlessly into almost any interior, whether at home or in an office setting. It offers the perfect styl...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Subtle Rug with Beautiful Light Colors – 178x96 cm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Brighten up your home with this beautiful rug, featuring soft, light colors and refined details. Rugs like this are not only popular in living rooms, but also make a wonderful additi...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Gray Vintage Leather Modular Design Sofa 2 Elements
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This stylish modular sofa from the 1970s features a beautiful vintage look combined with a comfortable lounge-style seating experience. Over the years, it has developed some signs of...
Category
Late 20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather
Antique Terracotta Amphora in Classical Roman Style with Aged Patina
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Evoking the artistry of Classical Roman pottery, this antique terracotta amphora embodies both historical elegance and timeless craftsmanship. With its gracefully tapered body, narro...
Category
19th Century European Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta
Herma Adriano scolpita su marmo biancoCarrara, bust rouge France base bardiglio
Located in Tarquinia, IT
busto Adriano, marmo Adriano, herma Adriano, busto scolpito made in Italy.
herma imperatore Adriano.
testa scolpita su bianco carrara
busto scolpito su Rosso Francia
base tornita in ...
Category
1990s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Beautiful Colorful Vintage Rug with Stunning Pattern – 280x145 cm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Brighten up your home with this beautiful vintage rug. It features rich colors and gorgeous details. Rugs like this are not only a popular choice for the living room, but also a grea...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cotton
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 Furniture
Materials
Marble
Testa di Medusa - gorgone mitologia greca - made in Italy
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Testa di medusa, la gorgone più famosa della mitologia greca.
Realizzato con impasto di polvere di marmo e resina poliestere, detto marmo ricostituito.
dall'aspetto , molto simile al...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Composition
Pair of Gilt Patinated Metal Ecclesiastical Style Candleholders, circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
A unique pair of gilt ormolu patinated metal candleholders in the ecclesiastical style.
Good antique condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Metal
Unique Vintage Cognac-Colored Cowhide Leather Club Chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This stunning cognac-colored cowhide leather club armchair is a true eye-catcher that will fit seamlessly into almost any interior. The armchair is finished with black piping and fea...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Specimen Marble Cocktail Table with a Custom Iron Base
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This table is comprised of multiple specimen marble squares measuring 1.75" X 1.75". The table top rests inset the base and is raised .75" from the base. The marble specimens represe...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
Classical Roman furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Classical Roman furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, building and garden elements, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Classical Roman furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Luca Scacchetti, LAGU, and Richard Ginori. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $30 and tops out at $150,000 while the average work can sell for $2,914.
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