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
Antique Italian Carved Alabaster Maple Leaf Classical Pedestal Column Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Carved Alabaster Maple Leaf Classical Pedestal Column Stand. Circa Early 1900s.
Measurements:
39.5" H
Top: 9" W x 9" D
Base: 11" W x 11" D
Category
Early 1900s Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Pair of Dolphin Pedestal Tables in the Manner of William Kent
By 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 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
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...
Category
Early 2000s Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Concrete
19th Century Italian Carved Marble Column Capital
Located in Austin, TX
A stately and well carved marble Corinthian column capital, 19th century, Italy.
Presented and displayed inverted, with a typical decorative motif of acanthus and volute.
Perfect f...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Alfa Romeo Classic Car Radiator Desk Clock, Jaeger, 1920´s. Automobilia
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very nice Jaeger 8 days table clock. This is a Classic car clock, circa 1920s. It is mounted over a Classic Alfa Romeo small radiator. Fantastic piece of A...
Category
1920s Swiss Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Brass, Enamel
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
21st Century Studio Irvine Betti Concrete Stool in Brick Red Cement Handmade
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, Metal
21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Side Console Table Concrete Cement Brick Red
Located in Rome, Lazio
Console table part of a collection of modular system in ultra high performing cement mortar. UHPC shelves and abutment colored in the mixture and sandblasted. Available in eight diff...
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Concrete
21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Concrete Pedestal Powder Beige Cement Handmade
Located in Rome, Lazio
Pedestal part of a collection of modular system in ultra high performing cement mortar. UHPC colored in the mixture and sandblasted. Available in eight different colors: Brick, silve...
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Concrete
21st Century Studio Irvine Concrete Coffee Side Table Silver Grey Cement Mod.I
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
Green Onyx Marble and Brass Jewelry Display Box, Italy 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
It is a box in Onyx, with the structures in Brass, as well as the feet of the box. The interior is lined with red felt. It is a jewelry box, which was made in Italy in the 1950s. It ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Large Ceramic Bowl 54cm Hand Painted Majolica Italy Contemporary 21st Century
Located in London, GB
Bottega Vignoli, Pompei large bowl, 2023 Full-fire reduction earthenware faience 54 cm diam. unique piece hand-painted Italian majolica.
Bottega Vignoli is a brand of artistic cera...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Faience
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
Set of 12 Large Scale Original Antique Grand Tour Prints. Rome, 1776
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful set of 12 Grand Tour Prints.
Classical Roman busts
Copper-plate engravings
Published by Monaldini, Rome, 1776
Good quality wove paper
F...
Category
1770s Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Pair Antique Neoclassical Italian School Faux Painted & Rouge Marble Chests
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Pair of Antique Neoclassical Italian School Faux Painted & Rouge Marble Chests with La...
Category
Early 20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Set of 9 Large Scale Original Antique Grand Tour Prints. Rome, 1776
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful set of 9 Grand Tour Prints.
Classical Roman busts
Copper-plate engravings
Published by Monaldini, Rome, 1776
Good quality wove paper
Fr...
Category
1770s Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Cosimo Colombini Engravings, c.1760s
Located in Savannah, GA
Cosimo Colombini engravings of antique gems with hand-coloring, circa 1760s.
sight: 6 ¾ by 9 ¾ inches
frame: 12 ½ by 15 ½ inches
Category
1760s Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Classical Marble Carved Stone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Classical Italian sink basin cut from one single block of white marble with serpentine shaped front and gadrooned carving, these Greek/Roman designs quite happily suit either old or ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Mint & Marvelous Antique Alabaster Pendant Light w. Black Veins & Chain & Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Top class antique alabaster chandelier for an entry hall, bedroom or any other room.
With alabaster pendants being one of our specialities, we are always grateful when we find one t...
Category
Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Wire
Ancient Roman Gladiator Short Sword (Gladius) 1. AD
Located in Doha, QA
This Roman Gladiator short sword is an absolutely outstanding and unique example of an ancient Roman Pompeian Gladius Sword from 1. AD. There were three ty...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Iron
20th Century Lucius Verus and Marcus Aurelius Marble Bronze Roman Busts
Located in Houston, TX
20th Century Lucius Verus and Marcus Aurelius bronze and marble Roman busts.
Category
20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
A grand tour bronze figure of Mercury ( Hermes ) on a marble collum
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
A bronze on a marble column after Giovanni Bologna, depicting the Roman god Mercury messenger of the gods flying through the air raised on a path of air made by the mouth of a cherub...
Category
1850s French Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Grand Tour plaquette of Caesar
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Plaquette of Ceasar as a Grand Tour souvenir. The head is in Sienna marble on a base of slate stone. Inscription all around.
Category
1850s Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Siena Marble, Slate
1930's Italian Terracotta Planter w/ Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large terracotta planter is a splendid choice for those who appreciate classical aesthetics melded with practical design. The addition of handles on both sides not only enhance...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Pietro Bazzanti 19th Century Italian Carrara Marble Bust of Roman Woman
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Pietro Bazzanti 19th Century Italian Carrara Marble Bust of Roman Woman
Dimensions : 31" Tall X 24" Wide X 10" Deep
This gorgeous marble bust was made by Pietro Bazzanti (1842-1881...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Mint & Marble-Like Antique Alabaster Pendant Light with Original Canopy & Rope
Located in Lisse, NL
Exceptional antique alabaster chandelier for an entry hall, bedroom or any other room.
With these alabaster pendants being one of our specialities, we always enjoy finding the best ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Metal, Bronze
Concrete Domestic Landscape, Concrete Samples, Cement Color Collection Display
Located in Rome, Lazio
A selection of our standard color finishes plus the Fusto collection color finishes.
Our cement tiles, Esagono model, are obtained from the mixture of water, white or gray cement, ha...
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Concrete
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
Epitaph for Quirinia Felicia
Located in London, GB
A rectangular marble slab carved with the Latin inscription ‘QVIRINIAE C(retr.) L / FELICLAE / OLLAM DAT / C VALERIVS PYLODAMVS’, which translates as ‘Gaius Valerius Pylodamus gave t...
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Set of Eight Italian Apothecary Jars w/ Lids
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight Italian ceramic Apothecary Jars with lids. Each cream colored jar has a spice name painted in a calligraphy style font.
Category
20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Plaster Composite Bust of Marcus Cicero
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this vintage plaster composite bust of Marcus Cicero dates from the 1980s. Classic Roman bust is a timeless piece. Unknown maker. Very good vintage condition.
Category
1980s English Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Mid Century Cast Limestone Sculpture Bust Of A Roman Emperor Possibly Caesar
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous cast limestone sculpture bust of a Roman dignitary, possibly Caesar or Augustus. Great detailed casting of stone with an angled pose in typical Roman garb. Fantastic hair! P...
Category
1920s American Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone, Limestone
Pair, Carved Lion Garden Statues Painted White, Denmark circa 1920-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, lion statues carved in limestone and painted white. Male lions with impressive manes are in sitting position.
The aged patina including distress to finish, wear, old lichen/sta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Vintage Stacked Gemstone Sculptural Pyramids - a Pair
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a stunning pyramid sculpture set, circa the 1970s. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, each facet is carefully carved and polished to perfectio...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Marble
Vintage Green Marble Stone Obelisks – a Pair
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a pair of beautiful stone obelisks, circa the 1970s. Carved from fine marble, these obelisks boast a mesmerizing color palette that includes shades of g...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Lovely large sheepskin leather wingback armchair with very good seating comfort
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this lovely large and charming sheepskin leather wingback armchair with very good seating comfort. If you are looking for a wingback armchair, you are probably searching f...
Category
1980s Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Classical Marble Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Cut from one block of Carrara Marble,
the piece is made to order so custom sizing available.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Set of 10 Large Scale Original Antique Classical Architectural Prints, C. 1790
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful set of 10 architectural prints.
Copper-plate engravings by J.Newton after designs by Vetruvius
Published C.1790
Unframed and not matted.
Category
1790s English Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Paper
Vintage Onyx Marble Green and Brown Stone Obelisks – a Pair
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a pair of beautiful stone obelisks, circa the 1970s. Carved from fine onyx marble, these obelisks boast a mesmerizing color palette that includes shades...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Marble
Horse head walking -fragment- white marble from carrara -made in Italy
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Sculpture, horse sculpture, marble horse, carrara marble sculpture, sculpture made in Italy.
Sculpture of a fragment of an incedent horse in the march
Resting on a basalt and iron b...
Category
1990s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Bust Julius Caesar carved on white and cipolin marble -made in Italy
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Sculpture, emperor bust, Caesar bust, Julius Caesar bust, ancient Roman bust, Roman art, classical art, Greek art, bust, white Carrara marble, classical sculpture, ancient sculpture,...
Category
1990s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Rare Pair of Midcentury Made Alabaster Table or Desk Lamps / Classical Style
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare pair of midcentury made alabaster table or desk lamps / classical style handcrafted and very stylish pair of midcentury made alabaster lamps.
If you are looking for a great shape and practical size pair of table lamps to grace your living space then these natural mineral stone lights...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Elegant sheepskin club armchair in good condition
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this elegant sheepskin club armchair in good condition.
The title says it all; a club armchair in good condition. If you are looking for one, you have just found it. Thi...
Category
1990s Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Large cowhide armchair on wheels
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this fantastic large English cowhide armchair on wheels with an amazing appearance.
With its reclining backrest, this is a armchair in which you can sit for hours. Additi...
Category
1980s Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Important Roman "Torso"in Carrara Marble early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Roman "Torso" in Carrara marble
early 20th Century
Carrara marble
Torso h: 32cm. 24cm x 16cm
Base: 20cm x 20cm h: 20cm ( modern base )
H.total: 62cm
30kg
Excellent condi...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Festina Lente, ancient sign hostaria
Located in Felino, IT
Festina Lente, antique hostaria sign. heavy metal plate with relief figure, mounted on solid wood panel. many woodworm marks are present. woodworm treatment has been done. writing is...
Category
1910s European Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Tôle
Original Antique Print of a Mural Painting, Pompeii, C.1880
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of mural paintings at Pompeii
Chromo-lithograph
Published by W.Mackenzie. C.1880
Original colour
Unframed.
Free shipping.
Category
1880s Scottish Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Paper
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
Italian Lamps Patinated Bronze Medici Lion Animal Figures Table Lamps a pair
By Chapman Manufacturing Company, Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Frederick Cooper, F. Barbedienne Foundry, Claude Michel Clodion
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Italian Medici Lions table lamps, heavy lamps made of black patinated metal
Traditional Italian Classic Roman style table lamps
Style: Traditionale, Classic, Roman, Neoclassical, Ant...
Category
20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Metal
Italian Glazed Ceramic Bust of a Classical Roman by Santa Monica
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
Vintage English Caracalla Bust With Associated Plinth
Located in Calgary, Alberta
An English vintage bust after the 3rd Century Roman Emperor Caracalla atop a classical iconic fluted column. Lovely patina.
Wonderful patina
Category
20th Century British Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
Original Antique Print of the Temple of Baalbek Gate, Lebanon. Dated 1835
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image of The Temple of Baalbek gate
Fine steel engraving by Finden after C.Stanfield
Published by Murray. Dated 1835
Unframed.
Category
1830s English Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Paper
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
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
AR Denarius Gordian III (238-244)
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Reverse: SALVS AVGVSTI, Salus feeding snake on her arm from patera
Gewicht: 3.41 g
Kwaliteit: Prachti...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Silver
AR Denarius Vespasian (69-79)
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: IMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS V TR P P P, laureate head right
Reverse: AVGVSTAE – PACI, Victory standing right, holding shouldered palm frond with her left hand and a wreath in ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Silver
AR Denarius F. Fabius Labeo INCUSE
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: helmeted head of Roma right; X (mark of value) below chin
Reverse: incuse
Weight: 3.84 g
Grade: Very Fine
Mint: Rome
Reference: Crawford 273/1; Sydenham 532
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Silver
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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