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
Pair of Vintage Stone Cast Garden Flame Urns
Located in Essex, MA
These garden urns are highly decorative and classical in style. They are made of stone (or cast stone) and feature intricate details:
• Shape: The urns are lidded with a tall,...
Category
20th Century French Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cement
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
Vintage Neo-classical Style Needlepoint Upholstered Curule Bench
Located in Sheffield, MA
Vintage neoclassical style curule bench covered in multi toned floral needlepoint upholstery and nailheads.
Bench, needlepoint bench, ottoman, footstool, floral bench...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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
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
Coffee Table in English Style with Red Leather Top and 4 Drawers
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered: this elegant coffee table in English style with a red leather top and four drawers. This beautiful English-style coffee table is a true asset for both a classic and a modern...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
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
$2,167 / set
Black Cowhide Leather Office Chair in English Style
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered: this classic and luxurious black cowhide leather office chair in English style, set on casters and finished with decorative studs. This timeless black leather office chair i...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Italian White Glazed Porcelain Urn Vase Glased Porcelain by Bassano, circa 1930
By Bassano
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Italian White Glazed Porcelain Urn Vessel or Vase Glased Porcelain by Bassano, circa 1930.
Category
20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$289 Sale Price
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
Pair of Early 20th Century Free Standing Carved Wood Cherubs, Putti Angels
Located in Germantown, MD
An adorable Pair of Early 20th Century Free Standing Carved Wood Cherubs, Putti Angels. One seated and the other on his knees. Measures 15.5" tall, 5.5" in width and 10" in depth.
...
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
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
$2,757 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
$4,500 / set
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
$4,200 / set
Pair of Tall Fluted Gustavian Painted Wood Corner Columns
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Pair of Tall Early 1900's Fluted and Gustavian Painted Corner Columns in Wood.
Bring classic architecture into your home with these impressive vintage column corner columns painted...
Category
Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of Early 20th Century Bronze Roman-Style Urns
Located in Chicago, IL
A phenomenal pair of early 20th century French cast bronze Roman-style urns with volute handles decorated with goose heads, and a frieze in low-relief depic...
Category
Early 20th Century French Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
$675 / set
"Photograph of a Grecian Bust" by John Dugdale
By John Dugdale
Located in NYC, NY
"Photograph of a Grecian bust" is a cyanotype print by John Dugdale, edition 2/6. The print is 16" x 20" matted and framed to 24" x 27.5".
Category
20th Century American Classical Roman Furniture
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
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
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
$2,900 Sale Price
35% Off
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
$1,200 Sale Price / set
33% Off
Richard Ginori Italian Porcelain Jewelry Dish in Gold and Green
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Italian porcelain dish by designer Richard Ginori with emerald green center and gold decorative edge detail, circa Mid-20th century or earlier, Italy. Colors include gree...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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
$4,411 / set
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
Italian Marble Column Pedestal Pair
Located in Pueblo, CO
Offered here is a pair of Italian solid pink marble column pedestals, they are 10" x 10" x 40" high, they are each made in three pieces to accommoda...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
$3,000 / set
French Plaster Bust of a Classical Roman Male
Located in Houston, TX
French plaster bust of a classical roman male.
Handsome Italian stone bust of a Classical Roman, circa 1920. This beautiful classical male bust sculpture i...
Category
1920s French Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Plaster
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
Deep Olive Green Marble Pedestal
Located in Miami, FL
Marble pedestal .The middle part is made of 9 marble columns.
The square base is surlined with a golden bronze frame.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
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
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
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 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
$457 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Scavo Vase Attributed to Rigattieri for Seguso
By Scavo Corroso, Vittorio Rigattieri
Located in New York, NY
Scavo, Corroso bottle of Classical Roman form, produced in the 1980s by Seguso. This example is in perfect condition, unsigned.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Italian 14-Karat Gold and Black Onyx Roman Armorial Intaglio Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Italy, a pair of 14-karat gold framed earrings with black onyx cabochons, beads, and carved armorial intaglios. Posted with backs.
The upper ...
Category
20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Gold
Early 20C Medici Print of Putti Under a Vine
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A GLORIOUS & RARE Early 20C Medici Print of ‘Putti Under a Vine’.
From the very early 20th Century, circa 1911.
Framed and sold by Foster Bro...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Paper
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
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
Good Pair Brass Corinthian Column Lamps
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very nice pair of brass column lamps with marble bases, rewired and ready to use. In overall very good condition.
26" high
6.5" square
35" high with shades
Free Delivery To UK Ma...
Category
Early 20th Century English Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
$1,233 / set
Large Footed Brass Service Tray for Bar or Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Exceptional brass handled footed tray for service or use for bar.
Hammered tray with grapevine trimmed edge.
Large piece measuring 31in long x 17in wide x 2in tall.
Warm aged pati...
Category
Mid-20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper
Vintage Brass & Copper Sun Clock Armillary Sun Dial on Wooden Base, German 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative sculpture statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of brass, copper, wrought iron and a wooden base. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany...
Category
1960s German Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Pair of Bronze Statues Mercury and Fortuna
By Giambologna
Located in London, GB
A Pair of bronze statues Mercury and Fortuna, French c.1900, on Sienna marble bases. Signed Sobre
Dimensions: 46cm (18") High, 12cm (4¾") Wide, 20cm (7¾") Deep, Hermes / Mercury hei...
Category
Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze
Antique Italian Holy Water Font with Brass Relief and Candle Holders
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A gorgeous antique Italian holy water font created from wood and brass. The back of the font features brass decorations depicting the stations of the cross. At the center, Christ's c...
Category
20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Brass
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Mid century vintage hand-painted Italian pottery urn with lid.
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid century vintage hand painted pottery urn with lid. This hand painted classical Italian urn has beautiful tones of chocolate brown, Amber and cream. This urn with lid wa...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Pottery
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
Jesus, Mary & Joseph in Mid Century Modern Sculptural Fiberglass & Plaster C1955
By Holy Frères
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous tall life size Joseph with Mary kneeling cradling Baby Jesus in what was a nativity scene. Molded Fiberglass with a coat of plaster over and then painted. Detailed shrouded ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass, Plaster, Paint
Charming original vintage Thonet bistro design chair with armrests
By Thonet
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this charming original vintage Thonet bistro design chair with armrests.
This charming chair is made with a bentwood frame and features a woven cane seat. It fits ea...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
Unique Denmark Made Classical Roman Wall Clock with Sculptures and Flowers
Located in Lisse, NL
Tasteful and unique wooden wall clock with sculptural front.
The magnificent front of this midcentury era wall clock is entirely hand carved out of solid wood. It is difficult to se...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Brass
Sotheby's Antiquities Catalog Benzian Collection of Ancient Glass, July 1994
Located in Stamford, CT
Sotheby's auction catalog of the exceptional Benzian Collection of Ancient Roman and Islamic Glass. An invaluable reference for the collector, scholar or anyone interested in the most delicate and beautiful of antiquities, ancient glass...
Category
20th Century English Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Paper
Vintage Leather Design Armchair by De Sede, Model DS50
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this Swiss 1970s vintage leather design armchair by the beloved brand De Sede, model DS50.
This timeless design classic from the top Swiss brand De Sede fits beautiful...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather
Framed Contemporary Artist study of Adam after Michelang's "Creation of Adam"
Located in Rümmingen, BW
This painting may display signs of aging, such as paper discoloration, tears, folds, and other imperfections.
Classical Male Figure Drawing – Fra...
Category
Late 20th Century German Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Paper, Paint
Brown Cowhide Leather Vintage Patchwork Design Pouf from the 1970s
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this brown cowhide vintage patchwork design pouf from the 1970s. A cowhide footstool, also known as an ottoman, turns your already comfortable armchair into a true re...
Category
1970s Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Spectacular Large Covered Footed Urn with Ram’s Head Decoration in Faux Stone
Located in Milford, NH
Spectacular covered garden urn in the Classical form in faux stone, with ram’s heads, fruit, and ribbon swag decoration. Fabulous overall patina with paint losses and imperfections c...
Category
20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of Eight Italian Steel and Leather Curule Chairs
By Dante Savonarola
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 8 mid-20th century Italian Savonarola curule brass and steel armchairs with leather seat and back rest. They can be purchased as pairs for $4000. Each chair has four brass bal...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
$16,000 / set
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Porcelain "Recipe" Plates Set of Three
By Fornasetti
Located in North Miami, FL
These delightful hallmarked set of three Italian Mid-Century Modern Piero Fornasetti recipe plates are amusing and unusual. One is for stuffed crown roast or frankfurters, the other ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Roman Scene Frieze wall sculpture
Located in Pueblo, CO
Beautiful vintage Roman chariot scene - large plaster wall hanging Frieze, with chariot, horses, soldier, and angel relief with a peach color finish. ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Plaster
French Wall Wood Painted Mirror Decorated with Fruits Louis XVI style circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Louis 16 style mirror, made circa 1900
The carvings on the wooden frame have an antique theme: fruit and horns of plenty. These themes, borrowed from Greek mythology, have oft...
Category
Early 20th Century French Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
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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