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
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
$529 Sale Price
31% Off
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
Vintage Sheepskin Leather Club Chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this characterful vintage club armchair made of sheepskin leather, finished with decorative nails and featuring beautiful colors.
Over the years, this fantastic vin...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
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
Life Size Horse Head in Plaster on Pedestal
Located in Tilburg, NL
Wonderful large horse head in plaster. Big scale and great details and patina. The white plaster creates a beautiful interplay of light and shadows.
Shows great movement in the way the head is depicted. Reminiscent of equivalent plaster casts of horse heads from the Parthenon frieze...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Plaster, Boxwood
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
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
Pair of Classical Bronzed Roman Style Table Lamps
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of small classical Greco Roman-style lamps have column shafts set on three-legged and footed bases decorated with acanthus leaves and placed on platforms. The lamps are topp...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Metal
Painted Glass & Brass Candlestick Lamp
Located in Malibu, CA
Classical style table lamp with brass base and hand painted in enamel over glass column.
Optional shade available; additional charge.
Shade:
Base size 11"
Top Dia 5.5"
Height 10"
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Brass
$446 Sale Price
25% Off
Large Vintage Italian Capodimonte Porcelain Box
By Capodimonte
Located in Houston, TX
Large vintage Italian Capodimonte Porcelain box.
Stunning large vintage Italian Capodimonte porcelain box. This lovely...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Marble Statue
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A large (almost life-sized) antique Carrara marble statue of a Roman legionary. Dressed in typical Roman soldier costume and with sword and shield in ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
$48,251
White Plaster Bust of Socrates on a Black Marble Base, around 1940
Located in Berlin, DE
The "White Plaster Bust of Socrates on a Black Marble Base, around 1940" is a striking sculptural piece that pays homage to the ancient Greek philosop...
Category
1940s French Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
$1,372 Sale Price
40% Off
Italian Marble Bust of Venus Italica on Frosted Lucite Base
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An exquisite marble bust from the early 19th Century portraying a female figure. A true testament to the craftsmanship of after Antonio Canova of Italy. This piece stands atop a 2 ti...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Cast Iron Pots or Urns
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Pair of elegant French CAST IRON urn planters or pots, suitable for garden, flower beds, patio or inside on a long table or buffet. Bleached, because I didn't like the usual dark on...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Ironstone
$1,204 / set
Stunning Cognac-Colored Sheepskin Leather Chair with Armrests
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this stunning cognac-colored sheepskin leather dining/accent chair with armrests.
This unique chair is made from sheepskin leather and features a beautiful design. Wi...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Italian Roman Sculpture of the David
Located in New York, NY
A classic Italian Roman statue of the 'David' on a black marble base by sculptor G. Ruggeri, Italy, circa mid-20th century, Italy. White resin statue is on a black marble base with t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
$600 Sale Price
29% Off
Bust of Mark Anthony
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Well-figured decorative composition/resin bust of Roman Emperor.
Category
Late 20th Century British Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Resin
$2,700 / item
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
Smallest, Beautiful Design & Great Colors Alabaster Pendant Light / Flush Mount
Located in Lisse, NL
Truly one of a kind light fixture with a small and stunning alabaster shade.
Antique light fixtures in general and alabaster ones in particular are our number one speciality. We hav...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Pair of Cast Plaster Recumbent Entrance Way Garden Lions
Located in New York, NY
Attractive pair of garden statuary, entrance way lions, of heavy cast material (plaster). Both are in very good, original condition, showing only the expe...
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Moses Michelangelo Vintage Statue Sculpture Alabaster Resin 27cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage statue, sculpture of the famous Moses by Michelangelo, a beautiful and correct representation of the famous statue from Rome, made of alabaster powder and resin, cast resin, ...
Category
1960s European Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Petite Italian Bronze & Slate Etruscan Statue Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Small Etruscan Sculpture Firenze Italy 1980's bronze & Slate.
Category
20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Slate, Bronze
Pair of Stylishly Elongated and Midcentury Made Alabaster Table or Desk Lamps
Located in Lisse, NL
Great pair of midcentury made alabaster table or desk lamps in a timeless classical style.
If you are looking for a great shape and practical Size pair of table lamps to grace you...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Nice Pair of 7ft Bronze Classical Maidens
Located in London, GB
Large Pair of Bronze Classical Maidens Holding A Urn
These originally were part of a Fountain
But could be used as Free Standing Sculptures and Wired to a Fountain
Category
20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Patinated Iron and Ebonized Metal PricketsCandleholders Torcheres
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Roman Style Patinated Iron and Ebonized Metal Prickets. Patinated cast iron base. Measure 9" in diameter at the base and stand 42" tall. Accommodate large size candles.
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
Piero Fornasetti Vintage "Botanica Pratica" Porcelain Botanical Serving Bowl
By Fornasetti
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful substantial sized porcelain square vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Piero Fornasetti bowl or serving piece has all the elements of botanicals and flowers and is enti...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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
Beautiful Antique Bust of a Warrior in the Roman Style, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful antique bust of a warrior in the Roman style, 20th century.
Antique-style nude male, bust in composite material, 20th century.
h: 82cm , w: 72cm, d: 46,5cm
Category
20th Century European Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Composition
Antique Cast Stone Concrete Small 24" Nude Garden Statue Sculpture of David
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Cast Stone Concrete Small 24" Nude Garden Statue Sculpture of "Headless" David. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 24" H x 8.5" W x 8" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cement
American Carved Authentic Large Marble Angel Statues
Located in Surrey, BC
Now and then something fantastic comes available to acquire. Here is a pair of marble (yes marble) angel statues salvaged from an old church in New...
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
$110,000 / set
24" Syroco Ornamental Italian Style Giltwood Wall Shelf
By Syroco
Located in Germantown, MD
A large 23.25" Syroco Ornamental Italian Style Giltwood Wall Shelf. Good vintage condition. Measures 23.25" in width, 10" in depth and 9" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Giltwood
Set of 2 Sheepskin Leather Armchairs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this characterful set of 2 sheepskin leather armchairs with a beautiful patina and warm tones.
These armchairs have a stunning and stylish appearance, thanks in par...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
$2,739 / set
Tall Corinthian Column Painted Plaster Gesso Pedestal Stand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Bring a touch of classical architecture into your home with this impressive vintage Corinthian Column Pedestal. This classic column style stand is painted faux marbleized on all side...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Plaster, Gesso
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
Carved White Alabaster Lamps Modelled After Roman Temple Ruins
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A pair of carved alabaster lamps representing ancient ‘Roman’ architecture; each having three tall fluted columns with Corinthian capitals supporting a stepped top and resting on a r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Large Cement Garden Statue Of A Roman Soldier
Located in Houston, TX
Large Cement Garden Statue Of A Roman Soldier.
This handsome cement or concrete garden sculpture or garden ornament is a copy of the Roman original and dates to the mid 20th century....
Category
1950s Unknown Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Cement
Large Sheepskin Wingback Chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this large, generous sheepskin wingback armchair with warm tones and a beautiful patina.
Crafted from sheepskin leather, this armchair exudes elegance through its s...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
A Pair of Italian Classical Style Side Tables
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Italian Classical Style Side Tables
The tables are finished in simulated marble and bronze and is designed in a classical Roman design
The table tops are made in plate ...
Category
1960s Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Glass
$1,309 / set
Pair of Large Cast Gate Post Finials Sculptures
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pair of Large Cast Gate Post Finials Sculptures
A pair of large gate pier finials
This is a superb large pair of Globe Gate Post finials in good used condition
The finials are 19...
Category
1960s Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Concrete
$1,516 / set
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
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
$2,240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Diskobolos Sculpture of Alabaster and Marble
By G. Ruggeri
Located in Buxton, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Sculpture of Diskobolos
The sculpture is carved from Alabaster with a Marble Base
Signed - G.Ruggeri
Circa 1950 - 1970
Italian Origin
Dimens...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Set of 4 Tall Vintage Bentwood "Long John" Thonet Design Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Set of 4 Tall Vintage Bentwood "Long John" Thonet Design Chairs
Stunning original vintage design dining chairs by Thonet. These chairs offer excellent seating comfort and exude a lu...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Tall Corinthian Column Wood Pedestal Stand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Bring a touch of classical architecture into your home with this impressive Corinthian Column Pedestal. This classic column style stand features wood on all sides. Certainly makes a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood
$760 Sale Price
41% Off
Roman Style Bronze Putti Fountain Statue
Located in Houston, TX
20th-century Roman-style bronze putti carrying a fish
Category
20th Century French Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Glazed Ceramic Urns C. 1930's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large ceramic urns, each with a robust, rounded body and a narrow, flared neck. The urns are finished in a distressed green glaze that gives them a weathered, antique appear...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$2,240 Sale Price / set
36% Off
Set of 2 Large, Comfortable Vintage Sheepskin Leather Armchairs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This set of two stunning sheepskin leather armchairs fits effortlessly into almost any interior. With their elegant shapes and beautifully aged patina, these vintage chairs exude cha...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
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
Early 20th century artist study of a classical bust pencil on paper
Located in Allentown, PA
This is an early 20th century pencil drawing of a classical bust. This drawing is presented in a hand carved vintage French cocoa inspired frame. This pencil drawing is an artist stu...
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Paper
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 Solid Brass 4 Piece Fireplace Tool Set
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Add a touch of classic Italian craftsmanship to your hearth with this exquisite 4-piece fireplace tool set. Made from solid brass and featuring meticulously designed exterior details...
Category
20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Bronze Figure
Located in Houston, TX
A 1930s French Art Deco bronze Roman warrior figure with spear and shield on black marble base.
Category
Early 20th Century French Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Weathered garden sculpture David concrete bust
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
Fantastically weathered bust made of concrete in a depiction of David. Probably made in Germany in the 60s. The bust is partially open at the bottom and can also be mounted on an app...
Category
1960s German Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Pair of Octagonal Framed 'Pompeiian Red' Pottery Roman Medallions
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Octagonal framed 'Pompeiian Red' pottery Roman Medallions
Each one a well executed glazed pottery male profile portrait medallion, with a vin...
Category
20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Pottery, Velvet, Wood
$2,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
French Rattan Vintage Design Armchair from the 1950s
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this luxurious French rattan vintage design armchair from the 1950s.
This stunning and elegant vintage rattan armchair is a true eye-catcher, if you ask us. Not only...
Category
1950s Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Swedish Ceramic Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950
Located in Bronx, NY
Sweden, 1950s ceramic vase by Gunnar Nylund, for Rörstrand in quartz green excellent condition and signed on the bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Comfortable Vintage Sheepskin Wingback Chair with a Beautiful Color
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This amazing sheepskin wingback armchair is a true eye-catcher that should not be missing from any interior. It embodies timeless style and elegance.
The armchair features a beautif...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Set of 2 Cognac-Colored Cowhide Leather Ralph Lauren Design Dining Chairs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is a stunning set of 2 cognac-colored cowhide leather Ralph Lauren design dining chairs. This unique designer set by Ralph Lauren is crafted from high-quality cowhide le...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Large Italian Grand Tour Style Mixed Marble Emperor Wall Plaque
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large heavy, approximately 300 pound, Italian Grand Tour Style Mixed Marble Round Emperor Wall Plaque. This plaque depicts the Roman emperor Vespasian. The mixed marble refers to a c...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Comfortable Sheepskin Leather Armchair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this comfortable sheepskin leather armchair featuring beautiful tones and great seating comfort. This inviting armchair is a true crowd-pleaser — almost everyone will...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
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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