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 Studioirvine Fusto Bookcase Concrete Bookshelves Ultramarine 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
Mid-century vintage cobalt blue and gold Italian porcelain jars
Located in Allentown, PA
Presenting a pair of exceptional Italian porcelain jars with lids. This pair of jars have a deep cobalt blue glaze with cream and gold accents. This fine pair of porcelain jars were ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Concrete Domestic Landscape Fusto Console Red Brick Cement 100%Handmade in Italy
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
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 Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
$650 Sale Price
59% Off
Antique North African Red Slip Ware Vase
Located in Katonah, NY
Antique handmade African red slip ware vase. Circa 300-600 CE (AD), this beautiful handmade piece red slip ware pottery was handmade in North Africa. This pi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier North African Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Clay
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.
Category
19th Century European Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Plaster
$450 / set
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
21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Bookcase Concrete Bookshelves Ink 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
Charming French Antique Dining Table / Desk with Drawer – Late 18th Century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This charming table is not only a lovely choice for dining, but also makes an excellent work or writing desk.
Thanks to its adapted side, it can comfortably be used with a higher ch...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Italian Oil on Canvas Portrait Painting of a Boy, Early 20th Century
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning antique portrait painting of a young boy
Signed Mary E. Southard
Italy, Early 20th Century
Oil paint on canvas, presented in a giltwood frame
Measures: 18"W x 2.5"D x ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Bookcase Concrete Bookshelves Silver 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
French Wall Wood Painted Mirror Decorated with Fruits Louis XVI style circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Louis 16 style mirror, made circa 1900
The carvings on the wooden frame have an antique theme: fruit and horns of plenty. These themes, borrowed from Greek mythology, have oft...
Category
Early 20th Century French Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
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
Cowhide Leather Designer Armchair in Light Cognac Color
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this stunning, sleekly shaped designer armchair crafted from cowhide leather in a light cognac color.
This comfortable and timeless cowhide leather armchair is a wo...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Fusto Domestic Landscape, Concrete Coffee Table Yellow Cement Mod.II
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, Cement
Vintage Brass & Copper Sun Clock Armillary Sun Dial on Wooden Base, German 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative sculpture statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of brass, copper, wrought iron and a wooden base. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany...
Category
1960s German Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid century vintage hand-painted Italian pottery urn with lid.
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid century vintage hand painted pottery urn with lid. This hand painted classical Italian urn has beautiful tones of chocolate brown, Amber and cream. This urn with lid wa...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Pottery
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 Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Mid-19th Century French Weathered Painted Iron Medici Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant set of four 19th-century Medici vases were crafted in France circa 1860 and reflect the timeless grandeur of classical garden design. Made from cast iron, each vessel fe...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Iron
Three-Dimensional Continental Majolica Charger of Minerva, Late 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Three-Dimensional Continental Majolica Charger of Minerva, Late 19th Century
A large and exquisitely modeled Continental majolica charger depicting Minerva, Roman goddess of wisdom ...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
A fine 19th century French signed bronze of Victory. Parcel gilt details .
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century French bronze depicting Victory. Signed with beautiful details and parcel gilt sword and wreath.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
21st Century Studio Irvine Concrete Circular Dining Table Silver Cement Handmade
Located in Rome, Lazio
Rounded shape dining table 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 ...
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Antique Hall Bench / Dining Bench
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this stylish antique hall bench, also ideal as a dining bench, featuring a timeless appearance. For those who appreciate a charming and warm interior, a bench has lon...
Category
19th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood
20th Century White and Brown Roman Coptic Design North Africa Rug, circa 1900s
Located in Firenze, IT
Carpet in natural knotted wool with symmetrical knot, handicraft production of North Africa.
The design of this rug reproduces a late Roman (Coptic) fabric. The drawing refers to ve...
Category
Early 20th Century North African Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wool
21st Century, Studio Irvine Fusto Bookcase Concrete Bookshelves Brown 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
Timeless Sheepskin Leather Armchair in Excellent Condition
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This wonderful sheepskin leather armchair is the perfect place to unwind after a long day. Who could possibly resist it? We certainly can't!
With its beautiful warm tones and clean,...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Subtle Decorative Rug / Runner in Blue and Beige Tones – 67x30cm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this subtle decorative rug / runner in beautiful blue and beige tones, measuring 67x30cm. Let your home shine with the charm of this elegant piece. With its lovely co...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cotton
21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Concrete Pedestal Powder Beige Cement Handmade
Located in Rome, Lazio
Pedestal part of a collection of modular system in ultra high performing cement mortar. UHPC colored in the mixture and sandblasted. Available in eight different colors: Brick, silve...
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Vintage Neo-classical Style Needlepoint Upholstered Curule Bench
Located in Sheffield, MA
Vintage neoclassical style curule bench covered in multi toned floral needlepoint upholstery and nailheads.
Bench, needlepoint bench, ottoman, footstool, floral bench...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century, Studio Irvine Fusto Bookcase Mod.i Concrete Bookshelf Ink 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
$13,070 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Italian 14-Karat Gold and Black Onyx Roman Armorial Intaglio Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Italy, a pair of 14-karat gold framed earrings with black onyx cabochons, beads, and carved armorial intaglios. Posted with backs.
The upper ...
Category
20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Gold
Vintage Sheepskin Leather Ottoman
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this characterful and rugged vintage ottoman, crafted from genuine sheepskin leather. A sheepskin leather footstool — or hocker — is the perfect companion to your alr...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
21st Century Studio Irvine Betti Coffee Side Table Mod.I in Concrete red 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
Serpentine Marble Fluted Column, Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Serpentine Marble Fluted Column, Circa 1880
Category
20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Hand-Knotted Rug / Tablecloth in Dark Blue and Red – 47x46 cm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this hand-knotted decorative rug or tablecloth, featuring a fine pattern in dark blue and red tones, measuring 47x46 cm. Bring a touch of charm and elegance into your...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Antique English Round Open Birdcage Tilt-Top Table / Wine Table
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this rare antique English round open birdcage tilt-top table, also perfect as a wine table. Dating from the 18th century, this charming table features a rich patina a...
Category
18th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood
21st Century Studio Irvine Concrete Circular Dining Table Red Cement Handmade
Located in Rome, Lazio
Rounded shape dining table 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 ...
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Concrete
France – Great-Britain. British Crimean War medal
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Oak leafed pin with inscription ”Sebastopol”, with original ribbon, attached to issue certificate of the French Ministery of War, dated 1856.
Obverse: VICTORIA – REGINA -1854, cro...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Silver
21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Side Console Table Concrete Cement Powder Beige
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
Italian Majolica ceramic Bust of a Man - Roman Empire Style
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful white ceramic glazed bust of a man.
Depicting a man from the Roman Empire.
Estimated origin and date: France, circe 1910-1920.
Dimensions: 39 (h) x 41 (w) x 26 (d) cm....
Category
1910s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Pair of Corinthian Burl Bookends, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Classic pair of Mid-Century Italian Bronze and Burlwood Bookends. These handcrafted bookends would certainly accentuate your home on a bookcase, table, or desk.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
A Roman bronze foot
Located in UTRECHT, UT
With square fitting, hollow at the top for attachment to furniture, one large paw on round base sprouting into lion’s head with visible teeth.
9,5 cm (h)
Ex German private property...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$4,015
21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Side Console Table Concrete Cement Yellow Cream
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
Classic Pair of Curved Wall Lamps in Silk and Brass Parts 1970s Italy
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Classic pair of curved wall lamps in fabric and brass parts 1970s Italy.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Antique Persian Tabriz
By Hadji Jalili
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite finely woven late 19th century Persian Tabriz.
7'8'' x 11'1''
Since the middle of the 19th century, Tabriz has lead a resurgence in Persian carpet-weaving both for domest...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wool
$20,000 Sale Price
23% Off
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 Antique Marble Pilaster Console Plinth
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of antique stone console table supports or pedestals have finely carved fluted fronts topped by acanthus leaves set against uncarv...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
$7,550 / set
19th Century Hand Carved Marble Font Stand Base
Located in Surrey, BC
Antique double column formal stand, likely ecclesiastical, in hand carved Carrara marble. Lovely leaf motifs on the base and underneath its top. Use to display a sculpture or add a t...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Italian Classical Style Console Table and Mirror Set
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Italian Classical Style Console Table and Mirror Set
This is a very unusual piece it is finished in simulated marble and bronze and is designed to look like a Roman doorway
The tab...
Category
Late 20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Resin
Deep Olive Green Marble Pedestal
Located in Miami, FL
Marble pedestal .The middle part is made of 9 marble columns.
The square base is surlined with a golden bronze frame.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Fine Pair of Marble and Gilt Bronze Mounted Column Pedestals
Located in Dallas, TX
A Fine pair of Classical marble and gilt bronze mounted column designed pedestals.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Unique Denmark Made Classical Roman Wall Clock with Sculptures and Flowers
Located in Lisse, NL
Tasteful and unique wooden wall clock with sculptural front.
The magnificent front of this midcentury era wall clock is entirely hand carved out of solid wood. It is difficult to se...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French Napoleon III chair inlaid with mother-of-pearl
Located in Harderwijk, NL
We are very charmed by this type of chair and especially this beautiful example. It is still particularly original and, for this type of furniture, still quite stable and usable. The...
Category
19th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Textile, Wood
Sturdy Cognac-Colored Sheepskin Leather Club Chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This fantastic cognac-colored sheepskin leather club chair fits seamlessly into almost any interior. It features precise craftsmanship with decorative nails and boasts a timeless, st...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Cowhide Leather Club Chair in English Style
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this stylish and timeless brown cowhide leather club armchair in classic English style with luxurious detailing. This leather club chair fits effortlessly into both c...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Brown Cowhide Leather Vintage Patchwork Design Pouf from the 1970s
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this brown cowhide vintage patchwork design pouf from the 1970s. A cowhide footstool, also known as an ottoman, turns your already comfortable armchair into a true re...
Category
1970s Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
"Diana, Hunting and Moon Goddess" - Antique Biscuit Porcelain Sculpture, 1800s
Located in Skien, NO
LARGE SIZE - Extraordinary art sculpture, figurine group, statue in primitive antique biscuit Porcelain from 1800s. RARE collectible centerpiece.
Title: "Diana, Hunting and Moon God...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French side table with a gold-coloured wooden frame and marble top
Located in Harderwijk, NL
How nice is this French round antique side table? It features a wooden frame with beautiful carvings and a stunning colourful marble top. This table fits well in almost any interior ...
Category
19th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
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.