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
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
Metal Side Italian Table With Tray
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Classical folding metal table with tray: elegant and useful. Faux briar painted, the tray has a small elegant railing that completes it and preven...
Category
1990s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Metal
A Roman gold pendant with portrait cameo
Located in UTRECHT, UT
The loop attached to an oval fitting with radiant decoration. The cameo made of agate, showing the profile of a female bust with hair pinned up. The portrait in the style of Faustina...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Gold
19th Century Bronze Plaque, The Legend of Gaius Mucius Scaevola
Located in Dallas, TX
This large, impressive patinated bronze plaque has been cast in high relief and patinated to a rich brown color. The scene depicts the legend of Gaius Mucius Scaevola.
According t...
Category
19th Century European Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
UNIQUE EXQUISITE VISCOUNT DAVID LINLEY ROMAN LOOKiNG SYCAMORE CHEST OF DRAWERS
By David Linley
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite original Viscount David Linley very large chest of drawers custom made for Gary Ba...
Category
20th Century English Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Oak, Sycamore
19th Century Young Emperor Bust
Located in Roma, IT
19th century bronze bust of young emperor.
This object is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any object in Italy created over 70 years ago by an artist who has died re...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
Vintage Leather Office Chair with Wood and Woven Cane Backrest on Castors
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this luxurious vintage cognac-colored leather office chair on castors, featuring a wooden frame and a woven cane backrest.
This eye-catching chair combines a wooden ...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Cane, Wood
Cognac-Colored Cowhide Leather Club Chair in English Style
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this very beautiful and luxurious cognac-colored cowhide leather club armchair in classic English style, offering superb seating comfort.
This timeless classic fits ...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
4er Set Neobarock Stühle Historismus Leder antik Stuhl Gründerzeit
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes antikes 4er Set Esszimmerstühle aus der Gründerzeit zum Verkauf an. Die Stühle verfügen über aufwendige Schnitzereien und sind mit hellem Leder bezogen.
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Category
Early 1900s German Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Cognac-Colored Cowhide Leather Club Chair in English Style
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Well-preserved Cognac-Colored Cowhide Leather Club Armchair in English Style
This cowhide leather club armchair offers a comfortable and stylish addition to nearly any interior and ...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Handmade Artistic Marble Mosaic Rug Dimension and Colors Customizable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Making Artistic Mosaic, design of unparalleled beauty, inventing ' tromp l'oeil' thanks to the endless colors of the glass mosaic collections, all th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th Century Italian Stone Jardinaire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century hand-carved Italian stone Jardinaire.
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Stone
Decorative Ceramic Bowl, Alexandre Kostanda, France c. 1948
Located in St Ouen, FR
Massive bowl with polychrome glazes and antique decoration.
Born to Russian parents Alexandre Kostanda very quickly tried his hand at ceramics when his parents settled in Vallauris ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Ebonized Plaster Bust of Marcus Tulles Cicero
Located in Stamford, CT
A Bust of Marcus Tulles Cicero, Roman Consul in 63 B.C. completed in ebonized plaster, circa 1880.
Marcus Tullius Cicero was a Roman statesman, orator, lawyer and philosopher, who served as consul in the year 63 BC. He came from a wealthy municipal family of the Roman equestrian order, and is considered one of Rome's greatest orators and prose stylists. (Wikipedia)
Provenance:
Collection of Brigadier General Alfred Douglas Miller...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Sepia on Board by Tomas Rut after Michelangelo
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Hand-painted studies by Tomasz Rut (Polish, 1961- ) based on Michelangelo's Ignudi, 20 nude males as seen on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome, mixed-media; sepia crayon and...
Category
Late 20th Century American Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Cognac-Colored Cowhide Leather Club Chair with a Timeless Finish
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this well-preserved cognac-colored cowhide leather club armchair with a timeless finish. This leather club chair adds a comfortable and stylish touch to virtually any in...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Late 18th Century Micromosaic with Parrot on a branch. From a Model by G.Raffael
By Giacomo Raffaelli
Located in Paris, FR
Large micro-mosaic plate representing a parrot on a branch. From a model by Giacomo Raffaelli. The quality and shape of the shards of this micromosai...
Category
1790s Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Cut Glass
Comfortable Sheepskin Wingback Chair in Good Condition
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this comfortable sheepskin leather wingback armchair in good condition with a timeless design.
This armchair features beautiful warm tones that add a touch of cozin...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Set of 2 Black Cowhide Leather Club Armchairs in English Style
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this beautiful set of 2 black cowhide leather club armchairs in English style with a timeless design.
With their elegant black color and classic lines, these armcha...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
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 Furniture
Materials
Marble
Italian Mid-Nineteenth Century Bronze Bust of Lucius Verus
Located in London, GB
Italian mid-nineteenth century bronze bust of Lucius Verus, circa 1860-1870, on circular waisted socle.
Lucius Verus ruled Rome alongside Marcus Aureli...
Category
1860s Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Italian Wood Frieze on Plexi Base
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
This antique italian wood frieze, hand carved and named "half a palm", still has traces of lacquer, silver and gold, almost erased by time.
It can also be the base of a lamp.
ref. ...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Mid-Century French Polished Iron Bust of Young "Bacchante" Female
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a shell or wine cellar with this elegant bust. Hand crafted in France circa 1970, and built of iron, the bust sits on an attached round base, and depicts a young female "Bac...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Iron
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
A Pair of German K.P.M Porcelain Plaques Depicting "Aligira and Tirian"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of antique German KPM porcelain plaques depicting "Aligira and Tirian"
Marked with 'K.P.M' Sceptre Mark with the letters 'SZ', with size marks 915-255, marked with Royal Vien...
Category
19th Century German Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Modern Bust of a Roman Soldier
Located in Dallas, TX
A masterfully hand carved sculptural bust of a Roman soldier. This is a modern reproduction of a roman era bust with a glazed finish.
The figure holds...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
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
Massive Scale Carved Wood Lion Monopodia Hall Table
Located in London, GB
Massive scale carved wood lion monopodia hall table in the Ancient Roman taste.
The finely carved lions in Scotts pine, with restored steel frame and later faux marble painted top.
...
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Steel
Vintage Sheepskin Wingback Exceptional Comfort
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Are you looking for a comfortable sheepskin wingback chair with warm colors, beautifully finished with decorative nail trim, and featuring a loose seat cushion? If so, you may have f...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
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 Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, 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 Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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
Ebba Von Wachenfeldt Charcoal Drawing of Woman Statue, 1883
Located in Rīga, LV
Antique academic charcoal drawing on paper by Ebba Von Wachenfeldt, signed and dated - 1883. Ebba von Wachenfeldt (1845-1929) is a Swedish female artist from the 19th century, and sh...
Category
1880s Swedish Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Paper
Italian Design, Rustic, Wall Mirror, Wood, Reverse Painted Glass, Italy, 2000s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Rustic Italian wall mirror. Large wall mirror. Timber frame with reverse painted and mirrored glass. Brass trim.
1HH.
Category
Early 2000s Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Hand-Knotted Subtle Colorful Rug with Beautiful Pattern – 108x50 cm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Let your home shine with this beautiful rug. It features lovely colors and stunning details. These types of rugs are not only a sought-after item for the living room but also a great...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Pair of molossi dogs in green marble Alps
Located in Milano, IT
The pair consists of two reproductions that can be traced back to the Grand Tour period, thus between the late 18th and early 19th centuries, of a Molosso marble sculpture of Roman o...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Subtle Wool Rug in Dark Blue – 139x66 cm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Let your home shine with this beautiful rug. It features lovely colors and stunning details. These types of rugs are not only a sought-after item for the living room but also a great...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Decorative Art Tile, Roger Capron for Marazzi, Italy c. 1980
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Unique decoration on earthenware made to order by the Artist for the famous Italian decorative ceramics firm Marazzi.
We offer a total of 3 tiles from this series of extremely rare u...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Venus Bust Wall Plaque in Plaster
Located in Buxton, GB
This beautiful antique sculpture depicts the Roman goddess Venus and is a true masterpiece of art. The sculpture is a large, life-size bust made of high-quality plaster and was prod...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Subtle Runner with Predominantly Bordeaux Red – 138x39cm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Let your home shine with this stunning rug. It features beautiful colors and exquisite details. These types of rugs are not only a sought-after item for the living room but also a gr...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Two Roman ‘Twelve Caesars’ paintings of Vespasian and Titus
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Italian school, after Peter Paul Rubens
Two portraits from the range of the ‘Twelve Caesars’. Three-quarter laureate portraits in oval. The name of the emperor below with Roman num...
Category
17th Century European Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Hollywood Regency Side/Coffee Table with Glass Top
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Beautiful Vintage Hollywood Regency Side/Coffee Table with Glass Top and Gold/Silver Mirrored Edge.
This beautiful table can be easily placed in almost any interior in the space of ...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Glass
Pompeian Style Marble Tapered Tripod Wood and Bronze Pedestal
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A classic painted wood marble and metal tri-pod pedestal modelled after an ancient pedestal discovered in Pompeii. Below the shaped green marble top are three metal grotesque masks w...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
Bronze sculpture Marcus Aurelius
Located in Rome, IT
Description
Bronze sculpture Marcus Aurelius. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL.
Indicative shipping costs in Ital...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Archeology One, Classical Bianco Veselye Marble Table by Luca Scacchetti
Located in Cologna Veneta, IT
With a sculptural and imposing base in shape and size, which takes up the architectural design of an ancient temple, the Archeology table stands out due to its strong stage presence ...
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
set of three Italian 19th century Roman Terra Cotta planters
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome set of three Italian 19th century Roman Terra Cotta planters. Each large scale oval shaped urn is raised by fine rectangular bases below the lightly curved socle shaped pe...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
A Large Patinated Bronze Figure of a Draped Religious Women Titled: Antifonh
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine 19th century French patinated bronze figure of a standing draped classical woman with a wreath to her hair holding an urn.
Titled: Antifonh
Measures:
Height 41.5" (105.4 cm)...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pier Gustafson Original Pen Series for Boston Pen Fair Wall Art
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing whimsical painting of The Tomb represents the 3 Major Pen manufacturers. The artist, Pier Gustafson, thought it would be fun to replace fou...
Category
1990s American Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas, Teak
Large Antique Rare Frieze in Gilded Wood
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Large antique rare frieze in gilded wood: wonderful! Rare to find.
It can gather two large tents in the center or become an elegant applique lamp...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Tall 19th Century Carved Mahogany Pedestal
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Tall 19th century carved mahogany pedestal
The column has an intricate tulip and acanthus leaf carvings top and bottom with a faceted section between
The Torchere is very sturdy...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pier Gustafson Original Art, Fountain Pen Series for Boston Pen Show
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing whimsical painting of a discus thrower is a coin filler. The artist, Pier Gustafson, thought it would be fun to replace Fountain Pens in pl...
Category
1990s American Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Teak
Pair of Neo-Renaissance Armchairs, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of neo-Renaissance armchairs, circa 1900.
Oak and leather.
Category
Early 1900s Belgian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Oak
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
Set of 8 Vintage 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 specia...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
Terracotta Base for Vase or Statue or Lamp from Italy
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Tuscan terracotta base or little column with garland, suitable everywhere.
nr. 2048.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Large Dark Cowhide Leather English-Style Chesterfield Armchair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Are you drawn to the charm of English-style Chesterfield furniture but prefer a design without deep button tufting? Then this is exactly what you’re looking for! This large smooth co...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
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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