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.
Find a collection of Classical Roman decorative objects, tables, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Classical Roman
Large Scavo Vase Attributed to Rigattieri for Seguso
By Scavo Corroso, Vittorio Rigattieri
Located in New York, NY
Scavo, Corroso bottle of Classical Roman form, produced in the 1980s by Seguso. This example is in perfect condition, unsigned.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
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
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
$640 Sale Price
28% Off
Set of 2 Vintage 1960s Chairs with Armrests
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is a set of 2 charming vintage 1960s Dutch design Marko side/dining chairs with armrests. These beautiful vintage chairs by Marko were originally used as school or churc...
Category
1960s Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Brown Ottoman Made of Cowhide Leather
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this brown ottoman made of cowhide leather, finished with decorative nail trim. A cowhide leather footstool—also known as an ottoman—turns your already comfortable ar...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Vase made of marble Breccia Princess h 60 cm with lid
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Vase, Urn , Medicean Vase , Marble Urn , Furnishing Vase, Chalice , cup, Classic Vase, Roman Vase, Cinerary Urn.
Lathe-turned Breccia Marble Princess vase complete with lid and drill...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Figure of Silenus, God of Wine
By Fonderia Sommer Napoli
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This 19th Century bronze figure of Silenus, God of wine, and tutor of Dionysus, is depicted wrestling a serpent. The serpent represented wisdom and eternal life to the Ancients. It i...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Round Roman Style Swirl Planter (Set of 2)
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Our set of 2 vintage round roman style swirl planters are a classic yet unique pot design that showcases a graceful swirl pattern, reminiscent of roman aes...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cement
Bust Eleonora Duse Attributable Sculptor Arrigo Minerbi Villa Callas Sirmione
By Arrigo Minerbi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Bust of Eleonora Duse attributable to the sculptor Arrigo Minerbi, from Villa Callas Sirmione of Giovanni Battista Meneghini.
Bust obtained from stone o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Stone
Garden Metal Wall Candle Holder, 1950s, France
Located in Den Haag, NL
Classic metal wall candleholder, fits three candles. Decorated with metal
Leafs . 1950s, France.
Category
1950s French Vintage 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
Italian Mosaic Tile Wall Plaque or Table Top of a Centurion in Wood Carved Frame
Located in Plainview, NY
A Mid Century Italian Mosaic Tile Wall Plaque or Table Top of a Centurion in Wood Carved Frame. The palatial micro mosaic tile wall art shows a centurion standing tall and holding h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,120 Sale Price
28% Off
Armchair Made from High-Quality Cognac-Colored Cowhide Leather
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this stylish and very comfortable armchair made from high-quality cognac-colored cowhide leather.
Bring character and comfort into your interior with this beautiful armch...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Puer Mingens, Charming Garden Sculpture in Vicenza Stone, 1960
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful garden sculpture in original Vicenza stone carved by one of the most appreciated artists of the genre.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Stone
Cognac-Colored Ottoman Made of CowhideLeather
Located in Harderwijk, NL
A cowhide 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 e...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Spectacular Pair of White Marble Classic Form Handled Urns w/ Baluster Pedestals
Located in Milford, NH
A spectacular pair of classic form carved white marble scroll-handled urns with grape leaf and vine motif, with petal edge rim design on beautifully carved marble square pedestals wi...
Category
20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
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
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
$1,400 Sale Price
37% Off
Vintage Leather Design Armchair by De Sede, Model DS50
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this Swiss 1970s vintage leather design armchair by the beloved brand De Sede, model DS50.
This timeless design classic from the top Swiss brand De Sede fits beautiful...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather
Set of 6 vintage 1960s chairs with armrests
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is a set of 6 charming vintage 1960s Dutch design Marko chairs, originally used in schools or churches, but also perfectly suited for use in a canteen or as dining chair...
Category
1960s Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Italian 17th Century Pair Decorative Torchères Hand-Carved Walnut Giltwood
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian precious original 17th century pair of decorative columns , Torchères, hand-carved walnut gold leaf covered, on a tripod base.
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Set of 8 Vintage 1960s Chairs with Armrests
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this set of 8 charming vintage 1960s Dutch design chairs by Marko, originally used in schools or churches. These versatile chairs also work beautifully in a canteen s...
Category
1960s Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Small Antique 1900s Solid Brass Apothecary Mortars and Pestles - Set of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 2 very cool heavy brass (?) antique mortar and pestles. Actually one may be brass and one copper, judging from the green aging tinge inside. They are not a matched set but ver...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
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,...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood
sculpture of Roman woman with tunic and stole in white Carrara marble- made Italy
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Roman woman sculpture, marble sculpture, Roman matron sculpture, Roman matron sculpture with tunic and stole
carved on white Carrara marble
original sculpture made in Italy
The weigh...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Plaster Skinned Anatomical Figure, circa 1900s, Ellegible Signature
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Plaster Skinned Anatomical Figure, circa 1900s, Ellegible Signature
Category
Early 20th Century Andorran Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Italian Marble Pedestal Table, Porto Guaro Rosso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite Marble Table that detaches in three pieces, the table top, the stand and the base. Italian marble artisan from the Porto Guaro Rosso di Levenza aria .
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique Enameled Opaline Hand Painted & Decorated Lidded Decorative Urn
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This magnificent antique Italian lidded urn, crafted in the early 19th century, is a stunning example of enameled opaline artistry. The urn features a rich, deep turquoise hue that s...
Category
1810s Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Gold
Antique Roman / Etruscan Style Statue
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique Roman / Etruscan style pottery partial statue. Robed figure in draped fabric. Measures: 7.5 inches in height. Exact age unknown, the pieces in t...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Herma Hadrian carved on whiteCarrara marble, bust rouge France base bardiglio
Located in Tarquinia, IT
hadrian bust, Hadrian marble, Hadrian herma, sculpted bust made in Italy.
herma emperor Hadrian.
head carved on white carrara
bust carved on France Red
apuan bardiglio turned base
we...
Category
1990s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Craved Rock Crystal Figure of Venus, 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful carved and polished small rock crystal figure of Venus, probably Italy, carved after the antique, early to mid-20th century.
The nak...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal
Vintage Needlepoint Nude Venus after Rokeby Venus
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful needlepoint nude. After Rokebay Venus. From an estate out of Miami, Fl.
Category
20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Yarn
A fine 19th century Italian Carrera marble statue of a femaie lady with her dog.
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century Italian Carrera marble hand carved female seated with her dog. Carrera marble pedestal included and optional.
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
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 Furniture
Materials
Marble
Cognac-Colored Cowhide Leather Wingback Chair in English Style
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this stylish and well-maintained cognac-colored cowhide leather wingback armchair in classic English style with decorative studs.
This beautiful armchair features a...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Bust Julius Caesar carved on white and cipolin marble -made in Italy
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Sculpture, emperor bust, Caesar bust, Julius Caesar bust, ancient Roman bust, Roman art, classical art, Greek art, bust, white Carrara marble, classical sculpture, ancient sculpture,...
Category
1990s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Large Brass Corinthian Column Table Lamp This is a very attractive piece
Located in Godshill, 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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Green English-Style Cowhide Leather Chesterfield Armchair with Wood
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this timeless and classic green English-style Chesterfield armchair made of cowhide leather with wooden accents.
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your interior w...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather, Wood
Pair of Fine Engravings of City of Rome, Italy, Matted, Printed in 1816
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of rare and quite beautiful pair of engravings of the city of Rome, printed in 1816. Both are printed from original copper plate.
Custom handmade French mat in the 18th centu...
Category
1810s Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Paper
$360 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Large Vintage Wool Rug – 350x250cm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this large vintage wool rug in an Oriental style, featuring calm, muted colors, measuring 350x250 cm.
Let your home shine with the charm of this beautiful piece. It...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wool
English Antique Extendable Dining Table in Elm and Cherry Wood
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this functional and beautiful English antique extendable dining table made of elm and cherry wood.
A wonderful antique dining table crafted from striking elm combin...
Category
19th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Elm
Antique English Display Cabinet with Lighting – Late 19th Century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this beautiful and rare antique English display cabinet/shop display with built-in lighting, dating from the late 19th century.
A perfect addition for any antique e...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Large Pink/Red Wool Rug – 345x250 cm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this large, luxurious Oriental rug made of wool in mainly pink and red tones, measuring 345x250 cm.
Let your home shine with this elegant and vibrant piece. It feat...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 17th-Century Antique Side Table
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this stunning and unique early 17th-century antique drop-leaf / side table with a beautiful patina.
This rare and highly original early 17th-century table has developed a...
Category
Early 17th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Footed Brass Service Tray for Bar or Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Exceptional brass handled footed tray for service or use for bar.
Hammered tray with grapevine trimmed edge.
Large piece measuring 31in long x 17in wide x 2in tall.
Warm aged pati...
Category
Mid-20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper
Set of 2 vintage Japanese lacquered side tables
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Bring a touch of oriental style and timeless elegance into your home with this beautiful set of 2 vintage Japanese lacquered side tables. They can be easily placed in almost any inte...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Gray Leather Vintage Design Armchair from the 1970s
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This stylish armchair comes from the 1970s and features a beautiful vintage look combined with excellent lounge seating comfort. Due to years of use, it has acquired some signs of we...
Category
1970s Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather
Sheepskin Leather Club Chair with Black Piping
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this stylish sheepskin leather club armchair with black piping, in excellent condition. This elegant club chair is made of sheepskin leather and is in superb shape — ...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
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
$825
Patinated Bronze Coffee Table Fitted with a Stone Mosaic Top
Located in Montreal, QC
Interesting patinated bronze rectangular coffee table fitted with an antique Classical Roman style stone mosaic top representing two bi...
Category
20th Century European Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Cosimo Colombini Engravings, c.1760s
Located in Savannah, GA
Cosimo Colombini engravings of antique gems with hand-coloring, circa 1760s.
sight: 6 ¾ by 9 ¾ inches
frame: 12 ½ by 15 ½ inches
Category
1760s Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
$700 / set
A Plaster Bust of Seneca
Located in Atlanta, GA
Roman philosopher Lucius Annaeus Seneca the Younger, usually known as Seneca, was a Stoic philosopher of Ancient Rome, a statesman, dramatist, and in one work, satirist, from the pos...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Plaster
$1,560
Charming original vintage Thonet bistro design chair with armrests
By Thonet
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this charming original vintage Thonet bistro design chair with armrests.
This charming chair is made with a bentwood frame and features a woven cane seat. It fits ea...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
Gilt Bronze Model of Ceres
Located in London, GB
A gilt bronze model of Ceres, Roman goddess of agriculture, modeled seated holding torch aloft in one hand and with a sheaf of wheat in the other, on plin...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
19th Century Framed Italian Prints of Pisa by Engraver Antonio Verico
By Raffaello Morghen
Located in Savannah, GA
Three detailed colored prints by Antonio Verico. Born in 1775, he was a master of chalcography, the art of engraving on copper plates. He worked in Rome and Florence, carving on drawings by various authors, with a technique close to that of Raffaello Morghen...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut, Paper
$3,596 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 2 black/grey sheepskin design armchairs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This set of two black/grey armchairs made of sheepskin can be easily placed in almost any interior due to their design and timeless appearance. They are equipped with a loose seat cu...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
$3,329 / set
Set of 2 Club Chairs Made from Cowhide Leather
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this set of 2 elegant and stylish English-style club armchairs made from cowhide leather.
Crafted from high-quality cowhide leather, these armchairs are a beautiful...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
$2,745 / set
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
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.