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
Period: 20th Century
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
Italian Ornate Mantel Clock with Two Figural Cherub Candelabras - Garniture Set
By Hermle
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Roman Style Ornate Mantel Clock with Two Figural Cherub Candelabras - Garniture Set
The Vintage Italian Roman Style Ornate Mantel ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Cast Stone Garden Lion Throne Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A pair of huge cast stone lion face garden throne/chairs.
Bases are his and hers style with a 2" height difference.
Bucket seating area is the same. IMO they are quite comfortable.
...
Category
Early 20th Century English Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
1970s Set of Two Cenedese Style Blue and Gray Scavo Murano Glass Vases
By Cenedese
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two Scavo Murano glass vases hand-crafted in Venice in the Seventies, 18 cm is the height of the other vase, they are in very good condition. Scavo glass is a type of glass that has...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Antique and Large Alabaster Pendant w. Rope and Hand Carved Flower & Leafs, 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Top class chandelier with a unique white, black and amber color alabaster shade, perfect ropes and a hand knotted canopy.
Thank to its restored alabaster shade this antique chandeli...
Category
Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Vintage Pr Pop Art Large Faux Marble Modern Ear Lobe Heavy Sculptural Bookends
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Vintage Pop Art Large Pair of Heavy Sculptural Ear Lobe Bookends
Fabulous, Fun, oversized, substantial, postmodern sculptural and functional Ear lobe set of bookends. Engraved C2C
...
Category
1980s American Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Resin
Polychromed Classical Styled Carved Garland or Festoon
Located in Nashville, TN
Hand carved wood architectural fragment . Polychromed in colors of gaiety .In style of ancient classical Roman garlands or festoons .
FESTOON CARVED IN WOOD CARVING OF A GARLAND ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood
1910s Imperial Grand Rapids Carved Solid Walnut Trestle Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Very Rare 1910s Imperial Grand Rapids trestle table in fine carved walnut wood. Top made out of Banded and bookmatched dark walnut veneer. Table ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut, Burl
Tapestry with frame early 20th century
Located in Premariacco, IT
Embroidered tapestry with frame and double back iron for hanging on the wall.
Early 20th century period.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Bust of Marcus Aurelus in Marble in marble and onyx, 20th century
Located in NICE, FR
Add a piece of history to your collection with this exquisite bust of Marcus Aurelus, sculpted in pure white marble and iridescent orange onyx. This bust is a classic depiction of on...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian Basalt Tazza
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-20th century Italian basalt porcelain tazza is a refined study in classical elegance. With a wide, low bowl gracefully elevated on a turned foot, its proportions echo the ti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
20th Century Italian Stone Fountain Mask
Located in Milano, MI
This antique stone mask was probably used in a fountain. It is a very decorative Italian antique object. The mask fits as decorative object on a bureau o...
Category
Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Stone
A Pair of Classic Alabaster Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
The tall and thin waisted alabaster curves upward and outward as it rises from a demi sphere radiating soft light through the ancient alabaster. Mineralization is present throughout ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Antique Terracotta Recumbent Lions, Continental, Late 19th/Early 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique pair of Neoclassical style terracotta recumbent lions - unsigned - Continental - late 19th/early 20th century.
The over-all condition of this pair of pre-owned antique ite...
Category
Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Italian Carved Marble Torso Sculpture of Woman on Wood Base
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Female marble torso from the Mid-Century period. We see this piece placed in a prominent spot such as a console table, sideboard, or pedestal where viewers can admire its intricate ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble, Steel
Italian Round Limestone Sink-Early 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian early 20th century round shaped carved limestone sink with drain hole.
Category
20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Monumental Italian White Marble Copy of the Medici Urn. Early 20th Century.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Monumental Italian white marble copy of the Medici Urn. Early 20th Century
Impressive palatial model of the historic Medici urn. It is masterfully carved in white Carrara marble. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
1990s Bust of Roman Hand Carved in Carrara White and Alicante Red Marble
Located in Marbella, ES
1990s bust of a Roman, hand carved by craftsmen using Carrara white marble for the head and Alicante red for the toga, where the white veins give movement and realism to the cloth. S...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Italian Male Bust Sculptures Grand Tour
By A. Santini
Located in New York, NY
A set of three (3) Italian male sculpture busts by R. Santini, in the classical Roman or Grand Tour design style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. This set of busts could be used for a library, office, etc., on a shelf, table, etc. Marked on bottom as shown in images.
Dimensions L to R:
Nerone: 4.63" Width x 6" Height
Augusto: 4.13" Width x 5.75" Height
Traiano: 4.63" Width x 6.19" Height
Italian table, search ref. #: LU1314231162942 (SOLD.)
For Corinthian capitol columns...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Composition
Beautiful Black Lacquered Vintage Chinese Mirror with Stunning Colorful Drawings
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This beautiful lacquered Chinese mirror features exquisite artwork and vibrant colors, adding a touch of elegance to your interior. Thanks to its unique appearance, it blends seamles...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Italian Natural Colored Stone Sink w/ Bluish Gray Detailing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid 20th century classic Roman style Italian made limestone sink. There are soft shades of cream, gray, golds, and more. A hole has already been drilled for convenience.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Torso maschile classico in marmo bianco di Carrara scultoreo -made in Italy
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Scultura, Torso maschile, arte classica, arte greca, Torso, marmo bianco Carrara, scultura classica, torso antico
Torso maschile scolpito su bellissimo marmo bianco di Carrara, model...
Category
1990s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Classical male torso carved on white Carrara marble -made in Italy
By Lorenzo Todini
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Sculpture, Male torso, classical art, Greek art, Torso, white Carrara marble, classical sculpture, ancient torso, Greek torso, statuary marble sculpture.
Male torso carved on statuar...
Category
1990s Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Pair of 20th Century Roman Tulip Fluted Brass Candlesticks
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of 20th Century Tulip Fluted Brass Candlesticks
Measures 35" in width, 5" in depth and 16.5" in height.
Category
20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Sheepskin Leather Club Armchairs by Nico van Oorschot
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this set of 2 highly desirable sheepskin leather club armchairs by Nico van Oorschot, featuring a unique and beautifully aged patina. En...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Mid Century Italian Mosaic Polychromed Wood & Wrought Iron Table Box Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid Century Italian Mosaic Polychromed Wood & Wrought Iron Table Box Side Table, Italy, Circa 1980s
This distinctive mid-century Italian mosaic polychromed wood and wrought iron tab...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Stone, Wrought Iron
Pair of Italian Carved Stone Lion Lamps with Parchment Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian carved lamps depicting lions. The antique carved lions have been mounted into lamps and sit on gilt wood rectangular bases. They are crowned with hand painted parchme...
Category
Mid-20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Resin, Wood, Parchment Paper
Large Antique Sculpted Marble Figure of Caesar Augustus
Located in London, GB
Large antique sculpted marble figure of Caesar Augustus
Italian, early 20th century
Measures: Height 186cm, width 118cm, depth 44cm
Known as the ‘Augustus of Prima Porta,’ the o...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
English Garden Stone Bust of Julius Caesar
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English garden statuary bust of Julius Caesar, the famed Roman emperor, in the Classical style (Roman or Greek) of composition stone.
Perfect for a garden room or conservator...
Category
20th Century English Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
Set of 2 Sheepskin Leather Club Chairs by Nico van Oorschot
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is a set of 2 timeless and stylish sheepskin leather club chairs by Nico van Oorschot in beautiful colors.
These two club chairs were ...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Stucco head of a roman figure
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Stucco head of a Roman figure. Signed on the back (unknown).
The head is separate from the base.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Stucco
Polychrome Resin Bust of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Polychrome resin bust depicting the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, made in the 1950s
Ø cm 17 Ø cm 9 h cm 26
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Resin
Green Vintage Bistro Chair with Woven Reed Seat
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this charming green, elegant vintage bistro chair with a woven reed seat.
This lovely and graceful green vintage bistro chair features a matte woven reed seat. Due ...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Reed, Wood
Bust Octavian Augustus in white Carrara marble -made in Italy
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Sculpture, emperor bust, Octavian bust, Octavian Augustus bust, ancient Roman bust, Roman art, classical art, Greek art, bust, white Carrara marble, classical sculpture, Marcus Aurel...
Category
1990s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Corinthian Column Table Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Corinthian column table lamp
This is a very attractive piece the column is decorated with swags and acanthus leaves and is set on a stepped and scroll footed base, the lamp has a crackle patinated finish which resembles old brass
This is a very attractive piece and very heavy, it has a faux suede lamp shade...
Category
1960s Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Paint
20th Century Ionic Columns
Located in Southall, GB
A pair of 20th century gold gilded ionic columns with winged cherubs and fish scaled plinths. These classical columns are from the three orders beginning ...
Category
20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Resin
Monumental Mid-20th Century Italian Ceramic Urn
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic monumental Italian mid-20th century tortoise shell glazed ceramic urn of classical form with a thick lip, fluted body, narrow foot, and two applied handles each with two ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Terracotta Bust of Roman Emperor
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This terra-cotta sculpture no doubt depicts the bust of Roman Emperor or Senator in classical dress gazing over his left shoulder. This is a magnificently robust life size bust...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Alfa Romeo Classic Car Radiator Desk Clock, Jaeger, 1920´s. Automobilia
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very nice Jaeger 8 days table clock. This is a Classic car clock, circa 1920s. It is mounted over a Classic Alfa Romeo small radiator. Fantastic piece of A...
Category
1920s Swiss Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Antique Large Garden Statue Female Sculpture with Nice Patina
Located in Buxton, GB
Antique female Statue, sourced from Chateau in South France.
Great Decorative Piece with Nice Patina.
2 repairs to one arm in the weathered stone composite.
Dimensions
125cm High
...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Pair of Rare Large and Smaller Ceramic Pedestals in Classical Style by Mobach
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Set of two pedestals or coffee tables designed and made by Mobach. At first sight you don't think about the material these pedestals are made of, you just assume they consist of wood...
Category
20th Century Dutch Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Two Piece Collection of Ermanno Nason Scavo Glass
Located in New York, NY
Two vases by Nason for Cenedese, Ca 1970's. Both in perfect condition Dimensions in listing are for taller vase, smaller vase as follows. 7"- H x 9"- W x 3.5"-m open at top. Classic...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Glass
Mid Century Sculptural Neoclassical Style Iron Column Side or Accent Chair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Sculptural Neoclassical style Roman column form iron accent armchair with decorative scrolls and flared cabriolet legs. This stylized chair makes a perfect accent or desk chair. To...
Category
1970s Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
Italian 19th Century Wrought Iron Plant Stand and Riveted Copper Planter
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 19th Century Wrought Iron Plant Stand and Riveted Copper Planter.
Copper planter measurements 33 x H 19 cm.
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
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
KPM Berlin rare hand-painted lidded vase 26 cm (10.2 inches)
Located in Uppsala , SE
A Classic lidded vase, KPM Berlin, mark 1960-1970 1st choice, red imperial orb mark.
Urn form on a square base with four pressed ball feet, relief decoration of ornamental friezes a...
Category
1960s German Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Limestone Square Shaped Sink
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian square shaped limestone sink in beautiful subtle shades of cream, gold & gray.
Category
20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Large Italian Glazed Terracotta Urn with Stylized Horse
By Urbino Workshop
Located in Houston, TX
Large Italian Glazed Terracotta Urn with stylized Horse.
Italian glazed terracotta Urbino Maiolica style urn or vessel in muted colors with wel...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Roman Soldier and Chariot Horses Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in San Diego, CA
A sculpture A. Santini classic figure, made in Italy, a stunning piece for display Italian Import Collection: Direct from Italy, this sculpture its from Bonded Carrara Marble sitting on solid marble base and make a wonderful addition to any home, office... or if given - the perfect gift. Excellent vintage condition. Roman Soldier Chariot Horses...
Category
20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Iridescent glass vase pulegoso scavo Murano glass. . Cyanide
Located in Lugo, IT
Iridescent glass vase pulegoso scavo Murano glass.
Good condition.
Thank you
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Flemish Handwoven Biblical Tapestry with Esther and Ahasuerus
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wall or a staircase with this colorful large antique biblical tapestry. Handwoven in Belgium, circa 1950, the colorful wall piec...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Canvas
An Italian Cast 19th Century Bronze Group Mother & Children Titled "La Tempête"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Italian Cast 19th Century Bronze Group Titled "La Tempête" (The Tempest) Probably after Mathurin Moreau (French, 1822–1912), Cast by The Alessandro Nelli Foundry in Rome. The ...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Large Italian Scavo Corroso Aquamarine Glass Urn Vase
Located in New York, NY
Large Italian Scavo Corroso glass urn vase with 2 handles and gorgeous raised wave design surrounding the middle. Mesmerising to look at!
This piece evo...
Category
20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Lion Mosaic and Brass Drum Coffee Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
The vintage coffee, side or end table is composed of a brass drum base and a round mosaic tile top. The standing lion is encircled by a classical rope pattern. The tile colors are ch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Stone
Beautiful & Beveled Wall Mirror in Gilt Bronze Frame w. Eternal Flame Torchères
Located in Lisse, NL
Aesthetically beautiful and romantically meaningful, antique French mirror.
The way in which an individual looks at anything in life can learn you much about them. Most people who...
Category
Early 20th Century French Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Charming Vintage Green Ceramic French Lamp with Gold Accents
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Charming Vintage Green Ceramic French Lamp with Gold Accents
This lovely green vintage French ceramic lamp from around 1960 is a fantastic decorative piece for almost any interior....
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Classical Tall French Garden Sculpture of Male Figure from Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall French garden sculpture of male figure from the early 20th century. This antique cast-stone statue from France features a male figure, draped in classical attire, standing aga...
Category
20th Century French Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
The Story of Jewelry 1st ED. 1973 by J. Anderson Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Story of Jewelry 1973 by J. Anderson. Introduction by Edward Lucie-Smith Black Hardcover Book.
Translate from Italian. J. Anderson Black - Storia dei gioielli
English text.
Documents jewelry's history from the primitive ornaments of prehistoric times to the abstract simplicity of modern design.
This book offers a unique way of exploring the world of vintage jewelry for experts, newcomers, and anyone with an interest in the topic. Every piece of jewelry tells a story. Each chapter is centered around a particular piece of jewelry and the way in which it is emblematic: a previous owner, an exemplary design or dominant material. From an array of historic pieces...
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1970s Italian Vintage 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.
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