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.
Find a collection of Classical Roman decorative objects, tables, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Classical Roman
Étienne Dupérac Etchings of Ancient Roman Ruins, 17th Century - A Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
Étienne Dupérac
(French, 1535-1604)
A pair of etchings from I vestigi dell'antichita di Roma raccolti et ritratti in perspettiva depicting ruins of Ancient Rome, including the Temp...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Paper
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
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Griffons Table Pedestals
Located in Sheffield, MA
Two grand and very impressive cast concrete neoclassical style pedestal dining table bases with finely detailed winged griffins. Will support a large stone, marble or glass table top. Can be used indoors or outdoors - sun porch...
Category
Early 2000s Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Concrete
21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Bookcase Concrete Bookshelves Fir Green Cement
Located in Rome, Lazio
Bookcase part of a collection of modular system in ultra-high performing cement mortar. UHPC tabletop and base colored in the mixture and sandblasted. Available in eight different co...
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Pair of Marble Roman Capitals, 2nd Century, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Pair of marble Roman capitals.
Corinthian order
Made with stone and with matching black metal bases.
Roman antiquities.
“Certificate of Authenticity”.
Pair of monumental Corinthian capitals, decorated in two registers with acanthus leaves. Its large size indicates that its use would be destined for an important public temple.
From the French region of Nimes.
Provenance: The Chenel Collection.
2nd century...
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Stone
$120,000 / set
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
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
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
Plaster Bust of Paolina Borghese Bonaparte
Located in Atlanta, GA
The plaster bust portrays Napoleon's sister, Pauline Bonaparte, as Venus Victorious.
It was commissioned by her husband, Camillo Borghese, and originally sculpted in Rome from 1805 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Corinthian Capital Rojo Alicante Marble Pedestal
Located in Hanover, MA
***SUMMER SALE***
Very uncommon antique Rojo Alicante round marble column on hand-carved stone Corinthian capital.
One solid piece, not separate....
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Stone, Marble
$4,450 Sale Price
50% Off
Writing desk and a blue cowhide leather Chesterfield office chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This wonderful classic set, consisting of a writing desk with a cowhide leather and wooden office chair in English style, is a perfect timeless addition to almost any interior. The w...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 4 antique Jacob and Josef Kohn chairs from the early 20th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This amazing set of 4 original antique Jacob and Josef Kohn chairs comes from the early 20th century and features beautiful drawings/motifs in the wood. They fit well in both classic...
Category
Early 20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Copper Armillary Sphere on a Stone Pedestal
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Copper Armillary Sphere on a Stone Pedestal
19th century copper armillary sphere set on a weathered 14” fluted stone pedestal which has acquired excellent patina from y...
Category
19th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
Large Lion Sculpture in Glazed Terracotta, Romanesque Style, Early 20th Century
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Majestic large lion sculpture in white glazed earthenware, crafted in the early 20th century and reflecting an exquisite Romanesque style. This pi...
Category
Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
$1,139 Sale Price
20% Off
Zabihi Collection Turkish Antique Oushak Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A truly divine antique Oushak masterpiece. Two identical scrolls in between an irregular set of palmettes running through coral ground with a delightful s...
Category
19th Century Turkish Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Fine Royal Vienna Porcelain 18-Piece Dessert Service
Located in London, GB
Comprising 12 dessert plates, four low tazzas and two high tazzas, painted with mythological armorous scenes by Kreyser, with a richly gilt cobalt blue border, with beehive mark.
Me...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$19,788 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
Classical Faux Marble Roundel with a Mask
Located in London, by appointment only
An extremely well-made copy of a classical mask after the antique, the face shown in high relief within a dished background and a border of Greek Key with discs to the four sides. No...
Category
20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Resin
Unique Large Cameo Enameled Opaline Glass Pendant Light w Dancing Nymphs Figures
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique and stunning Italian work of lighting art, 1920.
If you are passionate about early 20th century decorative art then you will love this on...
Category
Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Set of 2 Vintage Bentwood "Long John" Thonet Design High Dining Chairs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Beautiful original vintage design dining chairs by Thonet. The chairs are comfortable and have a fantastic, luxurious appearance. With their timeless design, they fit perfectly in bo...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood
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
21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Bookcase Mod.I Concrete Bookshelf Beige Cement
Located in Rome, Lazio
Bookcase part of a collection of modular system in ultra-high performing cement mortar. UHPC tabletop and base colored in the mixture and sandblasted. Available in eight different co...
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Concrete
$13,131 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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
English Garden Urns or Planters of Burnished Cast Iron 'Priced Individually'
Located in Austin, TX
A fine pair of English garden urns or planter pots of burnished cast iron in the Classical or Medici style - each planter urn featuring a campana or bell shape with flared top edge o...
Category
20th Century English Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
Bronze Laurel Wreath
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Some years ago I found this bronze laurel wreath: I liked it, I bought and placed it on a beautiful marble head.
ref. O/6843.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Sculpture of Aphrodite in plaster, wax and carbon black-Alessandro La Motta
By A. Manzoni
Located in Villa Verucchio, Emilia-Romagna
Aphrodite: Timeless Elegance and Charm
This magnificent sculpture of Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty, is an artistic creation that combines technical mastery and deep aestheti...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Gesso
AR Denarius Otho (69)
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: [IMP M O]THO CAESAR AVG TR P, bare head to right
Reverse: SECVR- I[TAS P R], Securitas standing to left, holding wreath and sceptre
Weight: 3.33 g
Grade: Very Fine
Referenc...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Silver
$2,135
Italian Savonarola Dante Or Curule Folding Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Stunning Italian iron Savonarola Dante chair also known as x chairs or Curule chairs. Featuring an iron frame that folds in a Campaign style with bronze-mounted finials. A sling back...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique French side table with a gold-coloured wooden frame and marble top
Located in Harderwijk, NL
How nice is this French round antique side table? It features a wooden frame with beautiful carvings and a stunning colourful marble top. This table fits well in almost any interior ...
Category
19th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Thonet Chair from the Early 20th Century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this original antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Thonet chair from the early 20th century, featuring beautiful carving.
This stunning original antique chair by Jacob and ...
Category
Early 20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Art Deco 2.5-Seater Leather Sofa
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this Art Deco Schuitema 2.5-seater leather designer sofa from the Decoforma series, featuring unique woodwork. This stunning Art Deco sofa is made by the top Dutch br...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Italian Cherrywood Sofa
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Cherry wood center sofa, early '900.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cherry
$1,661 Sale Price
22% Off
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Specimen Marble Busts of Caesars
Located in Richmond, VA
Incredible hand carved 19th century Italian specimen marble busts of Julius Caesar and Mark Anthony.
The life like faces are impeccably carved in...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
$36,000 Sale Price
58% Off
21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Concrete Coffee Table Light Grey Cement Mod.II
Located in Rome, Lazio
Surrealism, primitivism, metaphysics and brutalism. Art together with architecture and design build a scenario of inspirations and continuous references through which the material ri...
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Concrete
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
Splendid and Large Italian Classic Copper Jardeniere
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid and large oval Italian copper Jardiniere.
The classical piece is usually used for large flower plant arrangements.
In the style of Renzo Mongiardino interiors.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Copper
21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Bookcase Mod.I Concrete Bookshelf Green Cement
Located in Rome, Lazio
Bookcase part of a collection of modular system in ultra-high performing cement mortar. UHPC tabletop and base colored in the mixture and sandblasted. Available in eight different co...
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Concrete
$13,131 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Antique Roman style Fragment of a life size Marble Woman’s sculpture
Located in Doha, QA
The bottom of a life size marble woman’s sculpture, Roman Empire ,- a woman foot with the toes. A very decorative piece and part of the Roman Empire history.
It’s rested for display...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th Century Italian Alabaster Bust
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Italian alabaster bust.
Well sculpted antique Italian alabaster or marble bust of a classical female mounted on a plinth. This is a beautifully detailed antique alabaster bust...
Category
1860s Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Early Georgian English Antique Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered: this English antique and elegant early Georgian oak chest of drawers with unique inlay made from various wood types.
This exceptional antique oak chest...
Category
18th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
19th Century Roman Obelisks Red and Green Marble
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Roman Obelisks Red and Green Marble
Unique piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
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
Large Antique English Dining Table Made of Oak
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this large, robust, and timeless antique English dining table made of solid oak.
This impressive antique table features a strong presence and has been beautifully cr...
Category
19th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
Sheepskin leather club chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered: this desirable sheepskin leather club armchair with beautiful colors and a comfortable seat.
A great opportunity not only for those looking for a sheepskin club chair for th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Large Antique French Farmhouse XXL Dining Table
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered: this very charming and large antique French farmhouse XXL dining table with a beautiful patina.
A timeless addition to nearly any interior, this table comfortably seats 6 to...
Category
19th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood
William lV Mahogany Hall bench in the manner of Gillows
Located in Sherborne, GB
Large bold William lV mahogany hall bench in the manner of Gillows with a single piece double moulded top flanked by raised fluted bolster ends faced with turned roundels sitting on ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Sheepskin Leather Club Chair in a Cognac Tone
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this sheepskin leather club chair in a beautiful warm cognac color with a lovely patina. This chair has a rich, inviting appearance thanks to its deep, warm tones. Ov...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Manifattura di Signa of Florence Terracotta Pedestal Table Circa 1900
By Manifattura di Signa
Located in Peabody, MA
Romanesque style terracotta stand or table, ca. 1900, decorated with mythical beasts and stylized forms. Crafted by the important Italian pottery workshop Manifattura di Signa...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century Bust – F. Aulde – Gilt Bronze – César
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Elegant late 19th century gilt bronze bust of César, attributed to French maker F. Aulde. Executed in a neoclassical style, the bust represents a Roman figure—likely Julius Caesar—dr...
Category
1880s French Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Charming Oriental Vintage Rug 92x40cm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Let your home shine with this beautiful rug. It features lovely colors and stunning details. These types of rugs are not only a sought-after item for living rooms, but also consider ...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Pair of Antique Carved Stone Capitals and Bases
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of antique stone capitals come with separate semi-circular bases. These are to be attache to a wall like pilasters. Can be used for planter bases, small side table or as gar...
Category
19th Century American Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Stone
$1,500 / set
Bordeaux Red Cowhide Ottoman / Footstool in English Style
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This bordeaux red cowhide ottoman / footstool in English style. A leather footstool, also known as an ottoman, can transform your already comfortable armchair into a true relaxation ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Bordeaux Red Cowhide Wingback Chair in English Style
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This charming and comfortable bordeaux red cowhide wingback armchair in English style, featuring a beautiful patina. This luxurious and comfortable armchair is crafted from high-qual...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
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
Bordeaux Red Cowhide Wingback Armchair + Ottoman in English Style
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This gorgeous, comfortable bordeaux red cowhide wingback armchair and matching ottoman in English style, featuring a beautiful patina. This luxurious and comfortable armchair and ott...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
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 English Footstool/ Ottoman with Turned Legs from the 19th Century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Wonderful Antique English Footstool/ Ottoman with Turned Legs from the 19th Century
A footstool, also known as a hocker, turns your already comfortable armchair into a true relaxati...
Category
19th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Wood
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
Pair of Antique Garden Lions
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of French hand-carved antique garden stone lions are crouching and are made of stone.
The dimensions are for the slightly larger of th...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Stone
$4,800 / set
Pair of Medici Vases, Hand Painted Porcelain, French, 19th Century
Located in Lantau, HK
A pair of elegant vases finely painted with flowers and butterflies in brilliant colors, richly gilded on handles and base.
Shipping included
Free and fast delivery door to door ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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.