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
Antique Handcrafted Terracotta Pitcher, Rustic Amphora Roman Style Clay Vessel
Located in Miami, FL
This charming clay pot is an excellent representation of Roman pottery, echoing the craftsmanship and aesthetic of ancient times. With its classic form and earthy clay composition, i...
Category
Early 20th Century French Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Clay
Vintage Sheepskin Leather Club Armchair in a Beautiful Light Cognac Color
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This stunning vintage sheepskin leather club armchair will feel at home almost anywhere. It is full of character and features a refined finish with decorative nails. Combined with it...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Complete Set Sheepskin Leather Art Deco Design 2-Seater Sofa and 2 Armchairs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this fantastic complete set of sheepskin leather Art Deco design furniture, consisting of a 2-seater sofa and two matching armchairs. A unique opportunity for true en...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Wood
Very Comfortable Sheepskin Leather Armchair in a Beautiful Dark Warm Color
Located in Harderwijk, NL
For those who want to relax in classic charm and comfort, this sheepskin leather armchair is the perfect addition. Its stunning dark warm color and buttoned backrest give it the belo...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Monumental Bronze Porte Cochere or Porch Lantern
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A monumental cast bronze and frosted glass porte cochere lantern; (a porte cochere is a roofed structure extending from the entrance of a buildin...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Very Large Mechanical Tapestry Decorated with Undergrowth and Castles
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very large mechanical tapestry decorated with undergrowth and castles, made in France circa 1930.
very beautiful colors, very fresh.
2 Tapestry a...
Category
1930s French Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Hand-knotted rug with patterns and colors – 244x139cm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered: this hand-knotted Oriental rug with beautiful patterns and colors, measuring 244x139 cm.
Let your home shine with this stunning rug. It features rich colors and exquisite de...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Textile
Vintage 1970s chair made of rattan and bamboo
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered: this cozy vintage 1970s designer chair by Jonathan Adler, made of rattan and bamboo.
This charming vintage designer chair was created ...
Category
1970s Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Rug with patterns and colors – 234x141cm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered: this beautiful Oriental rug with elegant patterns and stunning colors, measuring 234x141 cm. Let your home shine with this gorgeous rug. It features lovely colors and exquis...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Small rug with a pattern – 38x30cm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered: this very small, charming Oriental decorative rug with a lovely pattern, measuring 38x30 cm. Let your home shine with this beautiful rug. It features lovely colors and stunn...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Antique Olive Planter, Italian, Terracotta, Garden Jardiniere, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique olive planter. An Italian, terracotta garden jardiniere urn, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Delightfully weathered Continental charm, with evoca...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Sheepskin Leather Armchair and Dark Brown Piping
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this beautiful sheepskin leather design armchair with a luxurious finish and dark brown piping.
This elegant sheepskin leather armchair is a great addition to almost...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Vintage Chair Made of Rattan and Bamboo from the 1970s
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this charming vintage designer chair by Jonathan Adler, made of rattan and bamboo from the 1970s. This lovely vintage chair was...
Category
1970s Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
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
$2,708 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1990s Bust of Roman General Hand Carved in Carrara White and Alicante Red Marble
Located in Marbella, ES
1990s bust of a Roman general, hand carved by craftsmen using Carrara white marble for the head and Alicante red for the toga, where the white and red contrast give movement and real...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique Wooden Chair with Armrests
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this stunning antique wooden design chair by Mundus for Thonet, featuring armrests and beautiful woodcarving.
This charming chair is not only a delight to look at but als...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Set of 2 Vintage 1970s Chairs Made of Rattan and Bamboo
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this set of 2 fun vintage 1970s design chairs by Jonathan Adler, made of rattan and bamboo.
These stylish vintage design chairs, created by Jonathan Adler, feature a time...
Category
1970s Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Charming, Subtle Decorative Rug/Runner in Blue and Beige Tones – 71x32 cm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this charming and subtle decorative rug/runner in beautiful blue and beige tones, measuring 71x32 cm. Brighten up your home with this lovely piece!
It features attractive...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Cowhide Leather English-Style Club Chair in Light Cognac Color
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this well-preserved cowhide leather English-style club armchair in a light cognac color. This leather club chair in light cognac is easy to integrate into both classi...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Large Oil Painting of Diana the Huntress
Located in London, GB
Lovely Large Oil Painting of Diana the Huntress in ornate Giltwood Frame
This PAinting Shows the Hunting Party emerging from the Woods
After Paul Rubens (1636-1637)
Oil on Canvas
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Paint
Vintage Mataloni Giovanni Large Art Print of Mary Jesus Lamb Angels
By Giovanni Mataloni
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mataloni Giovanni Large Art Print of Mary Jesus Lamb Angels. item features a vintage "Giovanni" print of Mary, Jesus, the Lamb, and various cherubs/...
Category
Early 20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Wingback Chair Made of Sheepskin Leather
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this beautiful wingback armchair made of sheepskin leather, featuring vibrant colors and a sleek black piping finish. This sheepskin wingback chair is a timeless eye-...
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
Hand‑Knotted Rug with Red and Blue Tones – 298 × 205 cm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this hand‑knotted Oriental rug featuring beautiful red and blue hues, measuring 298 × 205 cm.
Let your home shine with this stunning piece, renowned for its rich co...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Neoclassical Terracotta Figure of Hera / Juno as a Table Lamp, Grand Tour Style
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical Terracotta Figure of Hera/Juno as a Table Lamp, Grand Tour Style, 36” High
A dignified neoclassical table lamp featuring a terracotta sculpture of Hera, known to the Ro...
Category
20th Century European Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Metal
French Porcelain Bust of Classical Male
Located in Houston, TX
French porcelain bust of a classical male.
This vintage French porcelain bust sculpture is mounted on a marble base and dates to the 1940s.
...
Category
1940s French Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
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
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 on the toga, where the white veins give movement and realism to the cloth. Si...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Sculpture Bust Stone Brutus
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
After the antique. This bust conveys the character of Brutus his courage, strength, power, nobility, honour and conviction.
Measures: height 34cm., 13.5" diameter 20cm., 8"
Fashioned after the c1539 statue of Brutus by Michelangelo, Bargello Museum in Florence.
Marcus Junius Brutus Caepio (c.85-42): Roman politician, murderer of Gaius Julius Caesar and one of the last defenders of the republic. Marcus Junius Brutus is one of the great names of Roman history. Central to the notorious conspiracy that resulted in the assassination of the dictator Julius Caesar on the Ides of March 44 BC, Brutus gave brief hope to those who longed for the restoration of republican government. Yet by August of the same year he was on his way from Italy to the Greek east; a little over two years later he had committed suicide in the face of defeat at the hands of Mark Antony...
Category
20th Century European Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
Two Colour Marble Male Roman Style Bust On Black Marble Stand
Located in Southall, GB
A highly decorative two colour marble Roman style bust on a black marble stand. Skilfully carved with clear features, detailing the ruffled hair and beard together with the smooth dr...
Category
Late 20th Century European Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
$5,958 Sale Price
20% Off
Cristina Vergano Painting "The Best of All Possible Worlds" Oil on Wood, 1990
By Cristina Vergano
Located in New York, NY
Cristina Vergano painting "The Best of All Possible Worlds" oil on wood, 1990.
Dimensions: Diam: 42"
Cristina Vergano is known for her paintings that blend a classical style with...
Category
1990s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Large Marble Column Table Lamps
Located in Richmond, London
Pair of large marble column table lamps. 20th century.
Why we like them
This is an absolutely gorgeous pair of classical-style columns of imposin...
Category
20th Century British Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
$4,333 / set
Sculpture Woman in Bronze and Marble Guss Wollenbergu Schuttz
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sculpture Woman in Bronze and Marble
Guss Wollenbergu Schuttz
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Marble high-relief -Rape of Proserpine -made in Italy
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Sculpture, high relief, bas-relief, ancient Roman bust, Roman art, high relief battle, classical art, Greek art, bust, white Carrara marble, classical sculpture, carved high relief, ...
Category
1990s European Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Bacchus, Plaster Statue, France, circa 1930
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful old plaster statue, in the neoclassical spirit, representing young Bacchus.
France, National Museums molding workshop, circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Pair of Tall Classical Styled Fluted Metal Garden Urns on Stands
Located in Nashville, TN
Metal with fired finish (in distress). Tall (just shy of 5 feet) and of Classical
Design with ribbed fluting and on attached square bases. The bases decorated with laurels on all fou...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Metal
Anton Pieck 'Roman' Pencil Drawing
Located in Tilburg, NL
Pencil drawing of a Roman man by Anton Pieck (1895-1987).
When viewed up close the craftsmanship of Anton Pieck is obvious. He was a highly skilled arti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut, Paper
Wingback chair made of sheepskin leather with black piping
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this beautiful wingback armchair made of sheepskin leather with vibrant colors and a refined black piping finish. This sheepskin leather wingback chair is a timeless ...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Male Roman Style Carrara Marble Bust
Located in Southall, GB
A stunning marble decorative male bust on a attractive marble plinth base. Skilled craftsmanship is evident in the hand carved features and garments. A imposing piece that would look...
Category
Late 20th Century European Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
$4,062 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Italian Bronze Wall Sculpture of Roman Warrior, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Whether this bronze wall plaque depicts a Roman Gladiator or Legionaire is uncertain. It was brought home from Rome in 1970 or 71. It is made from solid bronze that has a rich brown ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$447 Sale Price
20% Off
Matching Pair of Handcarved Italian Alabaster Horses
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely matching pair of handcarved Italian Alabaster horses.
Mid 20th century circa 1960.
Pair of hand-carved horses that look like ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Italian gilt bronze stool from the 1960s in the Lombard style
Located in Cantù, IT
Italian gilded bronze stool from the 1960s in the Lombard style
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Round Schuitema Side/Coffee Table in Art Deco
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this beautiful round Schuitema side/coffee table from the Decoforma series, designed in Art Deco style.
This round Schuitema coffee table, part of the Decoforma ser...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
Carved Marble Table Lamp with Cupid Figures Made in Italy signed Corsi
Located in New York, NY
Finely carved marble table lamp having two cupid figures, playing around a center pole. The lamp is in very good original, clean and working condition, showing only light cosmetic we...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Rattan Armchair from the 1950s with High Backrest
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this charming Dutch design rattan armchair from the 1950s with a high backrest. In our opinion, this delightful vintage piece from the '50s is a real eye-catcher. Not...
Category
1950s Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Set of 4 Antique Dutch Dining Chairs with High Backrest
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this charming antique set of 4 Dutch dining chairs featuring beautiful woodcarving and red fabric upholstery with high backrests. This lovely set exudes elegance thro...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Head Julius Caesar carved on white Carrara marble - made in Italy
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Julius Caesar sculpture, Caesar head sculpture, Sculpture, Male head, classical art, Greek art, Julius Caesar art , white Carrara marble, classical sculpture,
Portrait head of Juliu...
Category
1990s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Wingback chair in English style made of cowhide leather
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This cowhide leather wingback armchair is in good condition and fits almost any interior style. Its colour adds warmth and luxury to your chosen space. It features refined detailing ...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Italian Carved Marble Boar Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Carved Marble Boar Sculpture.
We offer a well carved copy of the original Italian marble boar sculpture located in Florence Italy. This version...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
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
Italian Putti Oil Painting, circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming oil on canvas depicting a scene with puttis frolicking in a garden setting. The painting needs slight restoration as depicted in photos. The painting has a beautiful giltwoo...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
$1,440 Sale Price
40% Off
Pair of Tall Faux Sienna Marble Tuscan Style Columns
Located in Nashville, TN
With faux and real distress, faked and real cracks, crevices, nicks ,dings etc.
Tuscan, a Roman style with Doric influence. Simple entablature with no fluting to the shaft. Well de...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Scagliola
Early 20th Century Byzantine Female Icon Gold Painting
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Gold Byzantine Wall Art Female Icon
11.5tall x 9.75w x 1d inches Art 9.5 x 7.75
Preowned Unrestored original Vintage Condition.
Minor losses and fading. Distress.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Italian Cast Metal Figural Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These unique lamps feature cast metal plaques as their central decorative elements, giving them a sculptural and historic appearance. The plaques are rectangular and are bas-relief c...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,800 / set
Sheepskin wingback chair in good condition
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This large sheepskin wingback armchair can be easily placed in almost any interior. It is well finished with decorative nails and has a beautiful patina. This wingback armchair featu...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Pair of 1920s Hand Wrought Iron Candlestick Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand wrought iron candlesticks converted into table lamps. Custom hand-painted parchment shade. Newly wired. Fine details throughout.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
$4,850 / set
Vintage Plaster Composite Bust of Marcus Cicero
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this vintage plaster composite bust of Marcus Cicero dates from the 1980s. Classic Roman bust is a timeless piece. Unknown maker. Very good vintage condition.
Category
1980s English Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Large Antique NeoClassical Gold Color Bronze 6 arm Candle or Electric Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Excellent quality and great looking, solid bronze chandelier.
If you are looking for a truly remarkable and highly decorative fixture then this stunning and large size candle chande...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
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.