Skip to main content

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.

to
110
601
339
844
114
17
198,388
114,012
43,048
33,070
16,259
11,981
10,709
10,515
9,843
9,002
7,239
6,752
6,442
6,433
6,121
5,731
4,886
3,762
121
251
472
131
92
116
71
12
1
12
9
9
18
17
11
14
19
329
210
193
174
108
645
441
80
37
37
975
890
907
28
7
6
4
4
Style: Classical Roman
Head large 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, Carrara Marble

Elegant Pair of French Cast Iron Urns, circa 1850
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Classical pair of 19th century cast iron urns or planters with a dark silver/grey patina.
Category

19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Metal

Luxurious Antique English Wooden Book Carousel on Wheels – Late 19th Century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This charming English antique book carousel fits seamlessly into almost any interior, whether at home or in an office setting. It offers the perfect styl...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mid-19th Century French Bronze Figure of the Borghese Gladiator
Located in London, GB
A French bronze figure of the Borghese Gladiator, mid-19th century, cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne, after the antique. Base dimensions: 34.5cm...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Italian Bust of Caesar in Plaster and Fiberglass, around 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful Italian Bust of Caesar in Plaster and Fiberglass was made around 1960 and would be a great Statement piece for your interior. A unique piece which is a great eye-catch...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass, Plaster

Rug with Pink and Blue Tones – 302x208 cm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this Oriental-style rug featuring beautiful colors, including pink and blue, measuring 302x208 cm. Let your home shine with this stunning piece. It showcases vibrant ...
Category

20th Century Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Italian Bronze Wall Lamp with Old Mirror
Located in Buggiano, IT
Original 1940s Italian bronze wall lamp with old mirror. In working condition. Equipped with original 20th century European wiring. We recommend buyer consu...
Category

1940s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Bronze

A Traditional Britannia Pub Table This is a traditional English Pub Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Traditional Britannia Pub Table This is a traditional English Pub Table with the Britannia face on all 3 legs, the table is made in Cast iron it is in good sound condition, this ...
Category

1930s Vintage Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Iron

Bronze figure of Augustus after Roman period original
Located in London, GB
Known as the ‘Augustus of Prima Porta,’ the original bronze version of this sculpture was created c. 20 BCE. That original has been lost since antiquity but is known today from a mar...
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Two Piece Collection of Ermanno Nason Scavo Glass
Located in New York, NY
Two vases by Nason for Cenedese, Ca 1970's. Both in perfect condition Dimensions in listing are for taller vase, smaller vase as follows. 7"- H x 9"- W x 3.5"-m open at top. Classic...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Art Glass, Glass

Pair of Early 20thC Hand Carved Carrara Marble Guardian Angels Praying
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Amazing pair of hand chisiled marble statues of kneeling guardian angels praying. Hand crafted in Italy from Carrara Marble in about the 1920s. These were kept in storage for a numbe...
Category

1920s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble

Characterful Vintage Sheepskin Leather Wingback Chair with Beautiful Colors
Located in Harderwijk, NL
A true eye-catcher with a striking character that will fit into any interior; this is a perfect description of this sheepskin leather wingback armchair. This timeless vintage piece f...
Category

20th Century Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Vintage Rug in Red and Dark Blue – 236x170 cm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this vintage rug featuring predominantly red and dark blue tones with intricate patterns, measuring 236x170 cm. Let your home shine with this stunning rug. It boasts...
Category

20th Century Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Cotton

C Plinii Caecilii Secundi Epistolae Et Panegyricus, 1712
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a very rare and ‘old’ antiquarian book, C Plinii Caecilii Secundi Epistolae et Panegyricus dated 1712. Published by Johannus Minellii in 1712. Covered and bound in v...
Category

Early 18th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Leather, Paper

Female Torso in Cast Stone Karl Springer Ltd
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This cast stone female torso was purchased in 1983 from the Karl Springer showroom in 1983. We have the original receipt for the purchase which where the torso was displayed in Honol...
Category

1980s American Vintage Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Cast Stone

Copper Plate Engravings by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in San Francisco, CA
G. B. Piranesi, in his fifties, was interested in archaeology and studied in Southern Italy where he produced drawings of Greek architecture. Medium: Etching on laid paper. Year: c...
Category

Late 18th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Italian Glazed Ceramic Bust of a Classical Roman by Santa Monica
Located in Houston, TX
Italian glazed ceramic bust of a Classical Roman by Santa Monica. Italian ceramic bust of a Classical Roman with unusual iridescent glaze, marked Santa M...
Category

1940s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Fornasetti for Rosenthal Porcelain Gilded Medusa Desert or Salad Plates Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This set of 4 vintage classic porcelain plates are a collaboration between Fornasetti and Rosenthal. They have the 3 medusas on top centering the sun motif between the sun’s rays and...
Category

1950s German Vintage Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Gold

Elegant Classical Richard Ginori Serving Dish
Located in New York, NY
Covered dish with cobalt blue and gold trim, on white ceramic ground. Elegant design and proportions, perfect condition, and fully and correctly marked.
Category

1940s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

A fine thick 19th century Rouge marble pedestal . Beautiful quality
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century Rouge hand carved solid and stout marble pedestal . Excellent condition
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Griotte Marble

Austrian .800 Silver Candelabra / Epergne 3D Man with Axe 87.9 ozt Vienna #6492
Located in Big Bend, WI
Austrian .800 Silver Incredible Austrian .800 silver 6-light candelabra / epergne from Vienna, Austria (maker unknown). This massive piece features a three dimensional man holding...
Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid Century Abstract Marble Bust On Stand
Located in Bradenton, FL
Mid-Century Abstract Marble Bust On Stand. Bust is carved from light colored marble and features the head of a male is an abstract form, i.e. focusing on form and expression rather t...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Marble

Cognac-Colored Cowhide Leather Club Chair in English Style
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this very beautiful cognac-colored cowhide leather club armchair in English style, tastefully finished with decorative studs. This timeless classic fits made of cow...
Category

20th Century Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

Large Murano Scavo Vase Attributed to Seguso, Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Large and heavy handmade vase in burnt orange and deep blue with the typical "sandy" mixture giving the piece a bit of a rough texture. The technique was developed for giving glass t...
Category

20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Roman Marble Bust of a Caesar, 18th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
This Classical Roman marble bust of a Caesar is life-size with fine detailed carving.
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pair of Dolphin Pedestal Tables in the Manner of William Kent
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine pair of dolphin console tables designed in the style of William Kent, the marble tops resting upon an egg-and-dart frieze supported by a trio of stylized Kentian dolphins rest...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Paint

Pair of 19th Century Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Planters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th Century Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Planters A striking pair of 19th century Italian urn-form planters, masterfully hand-carved from solid Carrara marble. Each planter f...
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble

French, Early 20th Century Bronze, David Beheading Goliath
Located in Montreal, QC
It is certainly David from the Old Testement. He is young handsome and brave, his harp he has set down and is about to behead the Philistine Champion, Goliath who is not shown. He...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Elegant 19th-Century English Chinoiserie Mother of Pearl Decorative Chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This graceful 19th-century Victorian antique chair is full of stunning decorative details and features a classic spoon-shaped backrest. This highly original English Victorian chair...
Category

19th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Wood

Italic Black Glazed Pottery 4th BC
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare original antique italic black glazed pottery.
Category

Early 1600s Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Italic Black Glazed Pottery 4th BC
Italic Black Glazed Pottery 4th BC
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Decorative Art Tile, Roger Capron for Marazzi, Italy c. 1980
Located in St Ouen, FR
Unique decoration on earthenware made to order by the Artist for the famous Italian decorative ceramics firm Marazzi. We offer a total of 3 tiles from this series of extremely rare u...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

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

Pompei Moon Jar Hand Painted Ceramic Italy Contemporary 21st Century Majoilica
Located in London, GB
Pompei moon jar, 2024, full-fire reduction faience earthenware (majolica) 30 cm diameter, hand painted unique piece. Bottega Vignoli is a brand of artistic ceramics based in Faenza, one of the most representative ceramic production centres in Italy. Founded in 1976 by sisters Saura and Ivana, Bottega Vignoli stands out for its limited production, accurate details and skilful experimentation resulting in stunning unique and one of a kind pieces. Their style is immediately recognizable and expressly follows the path...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Majolica

Pair of 18th Century Elm Torsade Column Pedestal Plinths
Located in London, GB
A pair of large 18th century elm torsade columns, with octagonal tops and plinth bases in oak. Originating from a château, the timber has deeply patinated and bears characterful hist...
Category

1780s French Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Elm, Oak

Very Beautiful Large Antique English Oak Book Carousel on Original Wheels
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This stunning antique English book carousel is made of oak and is the perfect addition for any book and interior enthusiast! It fits seamlessly into almo...
Category

19th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Wood

Subtle Decorative Rug with Dark Tones – 162x86 cm
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 the living room but also a great...
Category

20th Century Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Classical Tall French Garden Sculpture of Male Figure from Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall French garden sculpture of male figure from the early 20th century. This antique cast-stone statue from France features a male figure, draped in classical attire, standing aga...
Category

20th Century French Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Cast Stone

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

Monumental Giallo Siena marble model of the Temple of Vespasian
Located in London, GB
Massive Siena yellow marble model of the Temple of Vespasian 64-79 AD Giant grand tour souvenir. Rome early-to-mid-19th Century. Dimensions: H: 37.4''/95 cm, W: 20.1''/51 cm, D:...
Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Siena Marble

Vase made of marble Breccia Princess h 60 cm with lid
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Vase, Urn , Medicean Vase , Marble Urn , Furnishing Vase, Chalice , cup, Classic Vase, Roman Vase, Cinerary Urn. Lathe-turned Breccia Marble Princess vase complete with lid and drill...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Marble

Marble Sculpture Bust Of Emperor Julius Caesar After The Antique Grand Tour
Located in Tivoli Terme, Roma
The sculpture realized by a Roman sculptor as from the Roman academy tradition, is carved with white marble. The sculpture represents the face of a young Julius Caesar, Julius Caesar formally known as Caesar was a Roman general and statesman who played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic...
Category

20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Marble

Hand Painted Ceramic Vase by Bottega Vignoli Italy Contemporary Majolica
Located in London, GB
Palmette Vase 2024, hand-painted majolica, fired in full fire-reduction Dimensions: 28 cm diameter x 36 cm height Unique piece Bottega Vignoli is a brand of artistic ceramics bas...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Majolica

Lions Pair of Sculpture Marble Italian 13th Century Romanesque
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, pair of 13th century, Romanesque, marble, recumbent lions Recumbent lions were popular in 11th-13th century Italian architecture with pairs ...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Marble

Larva Antiqua
Located in היוגב, IL
I sculpted a raw vase that looks as if it were discovered in some archaeological excavation from the Roman period. I decided to name it “Larva Antiqua,” an ancient spirit that connec...
Category

2010s Israeli Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Octavian Augustus bust in clear handmade ceramic made in Italy
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Augustus, Octavian Augustus bust, Sculpture, emperor bust, Octavian bust, Augustus bust, ancient Roman bust, Roman art, classical art, Greek art, bust, refractory clay bust, sculptur...
Category

2010s Italian Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Decorative Art Tile, Roger Capron for Marazzi, Italy c. 1980
Located in St Ouen, FR
Unique decoration on earthenware made to order by the Artist for the famous Italian decorative ceramics firm Marazzi. We offer a total of 3 tiles from this series of extremely rare u...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Pair 18th Century French Neoclassical Hand-Carved Painted Wall Sconces, Corbels
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 18th century French neoclassical hand-carved and painted wall sconces ~ Corbels were sculpted from solid oak and feature a timeless classical scroll festooned with acanthus flou...
Category

18th Century French Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

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

Antique French Oak Dining Table from the Early 19th Century with 2 Drawers
Located in Harderwijk, NL
In our opinion, no interior is complete without a beautiful antique dining table! This stunning and charming antique French oak dining table comes with 2 drawers, providing you with ...
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Wood

Alabaster Pedestal Bowl
Located in Miami, FL
Offered is an amber-colored chiseled alabaster pedestal bowl designed exclusively for Urban Art Home and made by an artisan in Italy. The bow...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

The Story of Jewelry 1st ED. 1973 by J. Anderson Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Story of Jewelry 1973 by J. Anderson. Introduction by Edward Lucie-Smith Black Hardcover Book. Translate from Italian. J. Anderson Black - Storia dei gioielli English text. Documents jewelry's history from the primitive ornaments of prehistoric times to the abstract simplicity of modern design. This book offers a unique way of exploring the world of vintage jewelry for experts, newcomers, and anyone with an interest in the topic. Every piece of jewelry tells a story. Each chapter is centered around a particular piece of jewelry and the way in which it is emblematic: a previous owner, an exemplary design or dominant material. From an array of historic pieces...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Paper

Sheepskin Wingback Chair with Warm Tones
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this elegant and generously sized sheepskin wingback armchair featuring warm tones and a refined finish with black piping. The chair showcases a graceful design and...
Category

20th Century Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Italian 19th Century Oil on Alabaster Painting Pompeian Interior Scene in Ormolu
By Luigi Bazzani
Located in Firenze, IT
This Italian 19th century oil on alabastrer painting depicts an opulent interior in full ancient neoclassical Pompeian style with people festing. The figurative inner scene is painted on a rectangular alabaster slab and housed in a wonderful giltbronze frame resting on casted arrow feet. This is a single section of a bigger surtout de table. You can now use it as a decorative centrepiece on a table or on a console or turn it into a wall decoration. We can provide framing options in this case. The characters enjoy a rich banquet in an elaborate interior, the room renderings...
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze, Ormolu

Screen of Paintings of Saint Peter's Square in Rome, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Screen of Paintings of Saint Peter's Square in Rome, 20th Century. Screen with six oil on canvas paintings of Saint Peter's Square in Rome, 20th cen...
Category

20th Century European Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Wood

Large White Marble Corinthian Column Table Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Tall white marble Corinthian column table lamp This is heavy piece it is made in solid marble, the lamp has a single fluted marble corinthi...
Category

1890s Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Marble

A Pair of Ancient Corinthian Type Stone Columns
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Ancient Corinthian Type Stone Columns, These are a very heavy pair of Hand Hewn Stone Pillars, they are very well weathered and probably originated from a Portico The Co...
Category

17th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Stone

Roman Bronze Amulet, 1st–2nd Century AD
Located in Madrid, ES
Authentic Roman bronze amulet, dating between the 1st and 2nd centuries AD, at the height of the Roman Empire. This piece has a beautiful natural patina that attests to its age and a...
Category

15th Century and Earlier European Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Large Pair of Hand-Carved Medici Style Marble Urns
Located in Southall, GB
A highly decorative and imposing pair of marble hand-carved urns. Depicting a classical scene including dogs and winged figures which make up the middle section of the urn, with exqu...
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Marble

Characterful Dark Sheepskin Leather Club Chair with Black Piping
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This stunning sheepskin leather club chair is a perfect addition for those who appreciate furniture with a strong character. Its dark color, distinctive armrests, and refined black p...
Category

20th Century Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Unique and Characterful Set of 6 Original Antique Dutch Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This set of 6 fantastic antique Dutch dining chairs boasts a striking character and is truly a statement piece. Dating from the late 18th to early 19th century, these chairs retain t...
Category

Late 18th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Leather, 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.

Recently Viewed

View All