Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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
Concrete Domestic Landscape Oval Coffee Table Ultramarine Cement Made in Italy
Located in Rome, Lazio
Fusto oval coffee table II is the new addition to the modular system collection in ultra high performing cement mortar, named Fusto. The sturdy, column-shaped leg supporting the oval top is marked by a grooved texture recalling ancient Roman and Greek architecture, making this coffee table unique.
UHPC tabletop and base colored in the mixture and sandblasted. Each item is hand treated and is protected with water repellent products to reduce the absorption of oily substances and to minimise the making of stains.
Fusto is the series that introduces the new design approach. As in classical architecture, Fusto is the column that holds tables, consoles, bookcases and pedestals. Volumes and proportions are integrated in a timeless geometry, enriched with facets that make the colour vibrate in a game of lights and shadows.
Fusto is eternal architecture.
Designer: Marialaura Rossiello...
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2010s Italian Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Concrete
21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Concrete Coffee Table Green Fir 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...
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2010s Italian Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Concrete
21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Concrete Coffee Side Table Silver Grey Mod. III
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...
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2010s Italian Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Concrete
21st Century Studio Irvine Betti Mod.II Coffee Side Table Concrete Beige Cement
Located in Rome, Lazio
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2010s Italian Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Concrete, Metal
Square antique Southern European coffee table from the early 19th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this beautiful, characterful square antique Southern European coffee table from the early 19th century. This stunning antique table is an excellent addition to almost...
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Early 19th Century Antique Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood
Fusto Domestic Landscape Concrete Coffee Side Table Green Grey Cement Mod.I
Located in Rome, Lazio
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2010s Italian Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Concrete, Cement
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...
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Stone
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...
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2010s Italian Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Concrete
Large Antique Travel Trunk / Coffee Table from the Early 1900s with Handles
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this large original antique travel trunk / coffee table from the early 1900s with handles and striking colors.
This fantastic original antique travel trunk / coffee tab...
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Early 19th Century Antique Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood
Large Antique Coffee Table
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this beautiful large antique coffee table featuring original details and a lovely patina.
This charming antique table is a true eye-catcher in both classic and modern...
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19th Century Antique Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood
Fusto Domestic Landscape, Concrete Coffee Table Yellow 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...
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2010s Italian Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Concrete, Cement
21st Century Studio Irvine Betti Coffee Side Table Mod.I in Concrete red Cement
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...
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2010s Italian Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Concrete, Metal
Coffee Table in English Style with Red Leather Top and 4 Drawers
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered: this elegant coffee table in English style with a red leather top and four drawers. This beautiful English-style coffee table is a true asset for both a classic and a modern...
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20th Century Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Leather, Wood
Antique French Coffee Table in Fruitwood with 5 Drawers
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this beautiful and unique antique French coffee table made of fruitwood, featuring 5 drawers and a lovely patina.
This charming antique coffee table is a true eye-catche...
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19th Century Antique Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood
21century Studio Irvine Betti Mod.II Coffee Side Table in Concrete Green Cement
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...
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2010s Italian Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Concrete, Metal
21st Century Studio Irvine Concrete Coffee Side Table Red 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...
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2010s Italian Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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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...
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2010s Italian Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Concrete
21st Century Studio Irvine Betti Mod.II Coffee Side Table Concrete Grey Cement
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, t...
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2010s Italian Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Concrete, Metal
Antique Coffee Table Made of Chestnut Wood from the Early 19th Century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this large yet elegant antique coffee table made of chestnut wood from the early 19th century, showcasing the most beautiful colors. This remarkable coffee table date...
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Early 19th Century Antique Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood, Chestnut
Antique Southern European coffee table from the late 18th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this robust and characterful antique Southern European coffee table from the late 18th century, crafted from chestnut wood. This wonderful and timeless piece has acqu...
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Late 18th Century Antique Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood, Chestnut
Specimen Marble Cocktail Table with a Custom Iron Base
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This table is comprised of multiple specimen marble squares measuring 1.75" X 1.75". The table top rests inset the base and is raised .75" from the base. The marble specimens represe...
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1970s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Marble, Iron
Antique Spanish Coffee Table from the 17th Century with Two Drawers
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this robust and characterful antique Spanish coffee table from the 17th century with two drawers and a solid top.
How fantastic is this striking antique Spanish coffee ...
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17th Century Antique Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood
21st Century Studio Irvine Betti Mod.II Coffee Side Table in Concrete Red Cement
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...
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2010s Italian Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Concrete, Metal
21Century Studio Irvine Betti Mod.II Coffee Side Table in Concrete Grey Cement
Located in Rome, Lazio
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2010s Italian Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Concrete, Metal
Antique Southern European Chestnut Coffee Table from the 18th Century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this characterful antique Southern European chestnut coffee table from the 18th century with a drawer.
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18th Century Antique Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood, Chestnut
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 ...
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20th Century Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Glass
19th Century Italian Marble Top Carved Silver Leaf Trestle Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Add extra surface space to your formal living room with this elegant antique coffee table, crafted in Italy circa 1850, the cocktail table...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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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...
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20th Century European Classical Roman Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Stone, Bronze
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