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
Classic antique style cup -turned in white Carrara marble -made Italy
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Marble bowl, antique classical bowl, sculpture, marble, marble furniture, marble fruit bowl, white marble bowl, Carrara marble bowl, classical bowl.
Classical-style cup hand-turned o...
Category
1990s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Mid-Century French Polished Iron Bust of Young "Bacchante" Female
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a shell or wine cellar with this elegant bust. Hand crafted in France circa 1970, and built of iron, the bust sits on an attached round base, and depicts a young female "Bac...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Iron
Marble Top White and Gilt Coffee Table with Greek Key and Decorative Inlay
Located in Essex, MA
Marble top white and gilt coffee table with Greek key and decorative inlay
Pretty 1940s Italian marble top with blue Greek key design and musical instruments inlay.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Vintage Armchair Made of Sheepskin Leather
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this comfortable and stylish vintage armchair made of sheepskin leather with a unique character.
This wonderful armchair is crafted from sheepskin leather and featur...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Modern Bust of a Roman Soldier
Located in Dallas, TX
A masterfully hand carved sculptural bust of a Roman soldier. This is a modern reproduction of a roman era bust with a glazed finish.
The figure holds...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Round Roman Style Swirl Planter (Set of 2)
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Our set of 2 vintage round roman style swirl planters are a classic yet unique pot design that showcases a graceful swirl pattern, reminiscent of roman aes...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cement
Tall Classical Alabaster Column Lamp w/ Gilded Base
Located in San Francisco, CA
A gorgeous, polished, alabaster lamp in the form of a column with an acanthus leaf adorned capital. With an elevated, square, gilt base and neck. Measures: 30” height x 6” x 6.25.”.
Category
Early 20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Large Marble Corinthian Column Table Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very Tall Marble Corinthian Column Table Lamp
This is very heavy piece it is made in solid marble and brass, the lamp has a single fluted mar...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Spectacular Pair of White Marble Classic Form Handled Urns w/ Baluster Pedestals
Located in Milford, NH
A spectacular pair of classic form carved white marble scroll-handled urns with grape leaf and vine motif, with petal edge rim design on beautifully carved marble square pedestals wi...
Category
20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pier Gustafson Fountain Pen Series for Boston Pen Fair Wall Art
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing whimsical painting of a Roman Soldier with a Fountain Pen head. The artist, Pier Gustafson, thought it would be fun to replace Fountain Pen...
Category
1990s American Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Teak
Cowhide Leather Club Armchair in a Cognac Color
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this neat and well-maintained cowhide leather club armchair in a beautiful cognac color.
This stunning cognac-colored cowhide leather club chair, with its timeless d...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Armchair Made of Sheepskin Leather
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this elegant and stately armchair made of sheepskin leather, offering excellent seating comfort.
This wonderful armchair has, as is typical for sheepskin leather, de...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Italian Terracotta Table Lamp
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Italian terracotta table lamp, elegant in its essential simplicity.
It can be shipped anywhere from Italy, without the pulk of the hat which You can do as You want.
ref. nr. 2050 -
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
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
Wingback Chair Made of Sheepskin Leather
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this comfortable and luxurious wingback armchair made of sheepskin leather with a beautiful warm appearance.
Thanks to its lovely warm color tones, this sheepskin leathe...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Fine Pair of Marble and Gilt Bronze Mounted Column Pedestals
Located in Dallas, TX
A Fine pair of Classical marble and gilt bronze mounted column designed pedestals.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Brass Table Lamp with Italian Classical Mask and Mounts to the Base
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Brass Table Lamp with Italian Classical Mask and Mounts to the Base
This lamp is made in brass and it has a shaped bulbous column with classical Italian chased decorative mounts
The...
Category
1920s Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Brass
Cognac-Colored Cowhide Leather Club Chair in English Style
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this very beautiful and luxurious cognac-colored cowhide leather club armchair in classic English style, offering superb seating comfort.
This timeless classic fits ...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Bronze Figure of Cupid, a Goose Under His Arm
Located in Montreal, QC
A figure of a nude, winged boy (Cupid), carrying a goose under his left arm. The source for this sculpture is a two-foot high bronze fountain figure...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Cognac-Colored Cowhide Leather Club Chair in English Style
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Well-preserved Cognac-Colored Cowhide Leather Club Armchair in English Style
This cowhide leather club armchair offers a comfortable and stylish addition to nearly any interior and ...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Venus Bust Wall Plaque in Plaster
Located in Buxton, GB
This beautiful antique sculpture depicts the Roman goddess Venus and is a true masterpiece of art. The sculpture is a large, life-size bust made of high-quality plaster and was prod...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Cognac-Colored Cowhide Leather Club Chair with a Timeless Finish
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this well-preserved cognac-colored cowhide leather club armchair with a timeless finish. This leather club chair adds a comfortable and stylish touch to virtually any in...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Comfortable Sheepskin Wingback Chair in Good Condition
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this comfortable sheepskin leather wingback armchair in good condition with a timeless design.
This armchair features beautiful warm tones that add a touch of cozin...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Set of 2 Black Cowhide Leather Club Armchairs in English Style
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this beautiful set of 2 black cowhide leather club armchairs in English style with a timeless design.
With their elegant black color and classic lines, these armcha...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Pier Gustafson Original Pen Series for Boston Pen Fair Wall Art
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing whimsical painting of The Tomb represents the 3 Major Pen manufacturers. The artist, Pier Gustafson, thought it would be fun to replace fou...
Category
1990s American Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas, Teak
A fine pair of late 19th century Alabaster and marble Roman dignitary busts
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of late 19th century to early 20th century Italian alabaster and black Belgian marble busts of Roman dignitaries. Hand carved and fine detail
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Belgian Black Marble
Pier Gustafson Original Art, Fountain Pen Series for Boston Pen Show
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing whimsical painting of a discus thrower is a coin filler. The artist, Pier Gustafson, thought it would be fun to replace Fountain Pens in pl...
Category
1990s American Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Teak
Bronze sculpture Marcus Aurelius
Located in Rome, IT
Description
Bronze sculpture Marcus Aurelius. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL.
Indicative shipping costs in Ital...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Sheepskin Wingback Exceptional Comfort
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Are you looking for a comfortable sheepskin wingback chair with warm colors, beautifully finished with decorative nail trim, and featuring a loose seat cushion? If so, you may have f...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
4er Set Neobarock Stühle Historismus Leder antik Stuhl Gründerzeit
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes antikes 4er Set Esszimmerstühle aus der Gründerzeit zum Verkauf an. Die Stühle verfügen über aufwendige Schnitzereien und sind mit hellem Leder bezogen.
...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Patinated Bronze Coffee Table Fitted with a Stone Mosaic Top
Located in Montreal, QC
Interesting patinated bronze rectangular coffee table fitted with an antique Classical Roman style stone mosaic top representing two bi...
Category
20th Century European Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Hand-Knotted Subtle Colorful Rug with Beautiful Pattern – 108x50 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
Subtle Wool Rug in Dark Blue – 139x66 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
Wool
Subtle Runner with Predominantly Bordeaux Red – 138x39cm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Let your home shine with this stunning rug. It features beautiful colors and exquisite details. These types of rugs are not only a sought-after item for the living room but also a gr...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Pair of 20th Century Vintage Christopher Wray, Lamps Depicting Roman Women
Located in Southall, GB
Pair of 20th century vintage Christopher Wray plaster figural lamps depicting Roman women, signed by artist. M. Osman.
Category
20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Metal Side Italian Table With Tray
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Classical folding metal table with tray: elegant and useful. Faux briar painted, the tray has a small elegant railing that completes it and preven...
Category
1990s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Metal
Decorative Ceramic Bowl, Alexandre Kostanda, France c. 1948
Located in St Ouen, FR
Massive bowl with polychrome glazes and antique decoration.
Born to Russian parents Alexandre Kostanda very quickly tried his hand at ceramics when his parents settled in Vallauris ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Hollywood Regency Side/Coffee Table with Glass Top
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Beautiful Vintage Hollywood Regency Side/Coffee Table with Glass Top and Gold/Silver Mirrored Edge.
This beautiful table can be easily placed in almost any interior in the space of ...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Glass
Italian Marble Sculpture of a Dog, Circa 1900
Located in Nantucket, MA
The antique sculpture portrays a mastiff, sitting upright in an attentive pose with ears cocked, head canted, and mouth open. Hand carved from a block of green marble, unsigned. The...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Set of 2 wall sconces by Venini attr. to Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Set of 2 wall sconces from Venini in the form of torches. Opaline glass and brass holders. Original wiring. Design attributed to Fulvio Bianconi. Height: 38 cm Depth (from wall): 25 ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Green Cowhide Leather and Wooden Vintage Design Armchair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This green leather design armchair from the 1960s is a fantastic eye-catcher that will fit seamlessly into almost any interior. It is the Lotus 1611 model by Rob Parry for Gelderland...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather, Wood
Cowhide Leather Wingback Chair in Light Cognac Color
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Looking for a charming and stylish place to relax? Then this full-grain leather wingback armchair is a fantastic addition to your home! Its light cognac color and matching piping giv...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
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
Timeless Sheepskin Leather Armchair in Excellent Condition
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This wonderful sheepskin leather armchair is the perfect place to unwind after a long day. Who could possibly resist it? We certainly can't!
With its beautiful warm tones and clean,...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Midcentury Murano Revival Glass Lamped Vase
Located in London, GB
A twin handled murano glass vase in Roman blue, speckled with Venetian green and iridescent finish to surface, now mounted as a lamp.
Italian, Mid Twentieth Century
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Category
1950s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Sturdy Cognac-Colored Sheepskin Leather Club Armchair with Fine Detailing
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This fantastic cognac-colored sheepskin leather club armchair effortlessly fits into almost any interior. It features fine detailing with decorative nails and exudes a timeless yet s...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
toriginal plaster head representing EL DANTE, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
original plaster head representing EL DANTE, circa 1900
Category
Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Plaster Skinned Anatomical Figure, circa 1900s, Ellegible Signature
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Plaster Skinned Anatomical Figure, circa 1900s, Ellegible Signature
Category
Early 20th Century Andorran Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Sepia on Board by Tomas Rut after Michelangelo
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Hand-painted studies by Tomasz Rut (Polish, 1961- ) based on Michelangelo's Ignudi, 20 nude males as seen on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome, mixed-media; sepia crayon and...
Category
Late 20th Century American Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Carved Painted and Gilt Wood Column Display Pedestal
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Carved painted and gilt wood column display pedestal
The column is set on a square base, the central column is deeply reeded and supports a square platform top
The column is in t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Paint
Terracotta Base for Vase or Statue or Lamp from Italy
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Tuscan terracotta base or little column with garland, suitable everywhere.
nr. 2048.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of French Urns Set on Classical Column Pedestals
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of French Urns set on Classical column pedestals
This is an imposing pair of Classical tall lidded urns, they have the mask of a g...
Category
Mid-20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Decorative Art Tile, Roger Capron for Marazzi, Italy c. 1980
By Roger Capron
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
Bust of Carrera Marble and Honey Onyx
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Bust Roman Emperor, carrara marble and honey onyx.
Category
20th Century European Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Large Bronze and Iron Urn Grate
Located in London, GB
Large bronze and iron urn grate, Mid-20th century, the rim of the urn shaped basket with bronze bead detail and scrolled handles to either side, the plinth base with applied ram's he...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Iron
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
Round "Dorico" Table in Classic Travertine Open Porous
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Dorigo round table can be customizable in different sizes and stones.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Travertine
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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