Classical Roman Side 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.

Find a collection of Classical Roman decorative objects, tables, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.

Style: Classical Roman

21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Concrete Coffee Table Green Fir Cement Mod.II

By Marialaura Rossiello

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 Side Tables

Materials

Concrete

21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Concrete Coffee Table Green Fir Cement Mod.II

$1,430 / item

21st Century Studio Irvine Betti Mod.II Coffee Side Table Concrete Beige Cement

By Marialaura Rossiello

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 Side Tables

Materials

Concrete, Metal

21st Century Studio Irvine Betti Mod.II Coffee Side Table Concrete Beige Cement

$2,937 / item

21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Concrete Coffee Side Table Silver Grey Mod. III

By Marialaura Rossiello

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 Side Tables

Materials

Concrete

21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Concrete Coffee Side Table Silver Grey Mod. III

$1,541 / item

Fusto Domestic Landscape Concrete Coffee Side Table Green Grey Cement Mod.I

By Marialaura Rossiello

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 Side Tables

Materials

Concrete, Cement

Fusto Domestic Landscape Concrete Coffee Side Table Green Grey Cement Mod.I

$1,302 / item

Roman Empire Charioteer Mosaic Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

This Roman Empire mosaic table is an iconic example of Classical history, featuring a 3rd-century mosaic of a Roman Charioteer. More than mer...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Roman Empire Charioteer Mosaic Table

$248,500

Pompeii Verdigris Bronze Table with Nike and Trophy, Italian, 19th Century

By Fonderia Chiurazzi

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This table is a rare reproduction attributed to the Chiurazzi foundry in Naples Italy of an artifact discovered in the excavations of Pompeii. The original is in the Naples National Archeological Museum. The bronze table is supported by a herm of Jupiter Zeus...

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19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Side Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Pompeii Verdigris Bronze Table with Nike and Trophy, Italian, 19th Century

$11,000

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Classical Roman Side Tables

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Paint

Pair of Dolphin Pedestal Tables in the Manner of William Kent

$45,780 / set

Antique 19th-Century Dutch Marquetry Table

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered is this beautiful and elegant antique 19th-century Dutch marquetry table — a truly unique and original piece for the enthusiast! This antique Dutch table...

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19th Century Antique Classical Roman Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th-Century Dutch Marquetry Table

$10,273

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...

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Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Wrought Iron

Mid Century Italian Mosaic Polychromed Wood & Wrought Iron Table Box Side Table

$1,516 Sale Price

20% Off

21st Century Studio Irvine Concrete Coffee Side Table Silver Grey Cement Mod.I

By Marialaura Rossiello

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 Side Tables

Materials

Concrete

21st Century Studio Irvine Concrete Coffee Side Table Silver Grey Cement Mod.I

$1,302 / item

21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Concrete Coffee Table Light Grey Cement Mod.II

By Marialaura Rossiello

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 Side Tables

Materials

Concrete

21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Concrete Coffee Table Light Grey Cement Mod.II

$1,409 / item

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 Side Tables

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Paint

Pair of Dolphin Pedestal Tables in the Manner of William Kent

$46,061 / set

Large Antique English Side Table/Stool

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered is this large, functional antique English side table/stool with a stunning patina. This beautiful, generously sized antique English side table/stool combines charm and funct...

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19th Century Antique Classical Roman Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Large Antique English Side Table/Stool

$975

Original 18th-Century Antique Spanish Side Table

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered here is this stunning original 18th-century antique Spanish side table with a beautiful patina. How fantastic is this original Spanish side table from the 1700s? This uniqu...

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18th Century Antique Classical Roman Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Original 18th-Century Antique Spanish Side Table

$1,980

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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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Side Tables

Materials

Stone

Vintage Lion Mosaic and Brass Drum Coffee Table

$2,400

Antique English Oak Sideboard / Side Table from the Late 18th Century

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered is this antique English oak sideboard / side table from the late 18th century, featuring beautiful original details. This exceptional side table / dresser is a true showpiec...

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Late 18th Century Antique Classical Roman Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique English Oak Sideboard / Side Table from the Late 18th Century

$2,760

Antique 19th-Century English Tilt-Top Table / Side Table

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered here is this charming antique 19th-century English tilt-top table / side table with a round top. This atmospheric round English tilt-top table dates back to the 19th centur...

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19th Century Antique Classical Roman Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th-Century English Tilt-Top Table / Side Table

$844

Antique French round gold-coloured side table with a marble top

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered here this antique French round gold-colored brocante side table with a marble top. How nice is this French round antique side table? It features a gold-coloured wooden frame...

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19th Century Antique Classical Roman Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique French round gold-coloured side table with a marble top

$780

21st Century Studio Irvine Betti Mod.II Coffee Side Table Concrete Grey Cement

By Marialaura Rossiello

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...

Category

2010s Italian Classical Roman Side Tables

Materials

Concrete, Metal

21st Century Studio Irvine Betti Mod.II Coffee Side Table Concrete Grey Cement

$2,981 / item

French late 18th century side table with a wooden frame and a marble top

Located in Harderwijk, NL

How nice is this French square antique side table from the late 18th century? It features a wooden frame with beautiful carvings and a stunning marble top. This table fits well in al...

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Late 18th Century Antique Classical Roman Side Tables

Materials

Marble

French late 18th century side table with a wooden frame and a marble top

$650

21century Studio Irvine Betti Mod.II Coffee Side Table in Concrete Green Cement

By Marialaura Rossiello

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 Side Tables

Materials

Concrete, Metal

21century Studio Irvine Betti Mod.II Coffee Side Table in Concrete Green Cement

$2,981 / item

21st Century Studio Irvine Concrete Coffee Side Table Red Cement Mod.I

By Marialaura Rossiello

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 Side Tables

Materials

Concrete

21st Century Studio Irvine Concrete Coffee Side Table Red Cement Mod.I

$1,321 / item

Fusto Domestic Landscape, Concrete Coffee Table Yellow Cement Mod.II

By Marialaura Rossiello

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 Side Tables

Materials

Concrete, Cement

Fusto Domestic Landscape, Concrete Coffee Table Yellow Cement Mod.II

$1,430 / item

21st Century Studio Irvine Betti Coffee Side Table Mod.I in Concrete red Cement

By Marialaura Rossiello

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 Side Tables

Materials

Concrete, Metal

21st Century Studio Irvine Betti Coffee Side Table Mod.I in Concrete red Cement

$2,724 / item

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 Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique French side table with a gold-coloured wooden frame and marble top

$732

Set of 2 vintage Japanese lacquered side tables

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Bring a touch of oriental style and timeless elegance into your home with this beautiful set of 2 vintage Japanese lacquered side tables. They can be easily placed in almost any inte...

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20th Century Classical Roman Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Set of 2 vintage Japanese lacquered side tables

$437 / set

English Side / Wine Table from the Late 19th Century with Single Piece Top

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered here is this antique English side or wine table from the late 19th century, featuring a desirable single piece top. This elegant round tilt-top table has a rich patina and a ...

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Late 19th Century Antique Classical Roman Side Tables

Materials

Wood

English Side / Wine Table from the Late 19th Century with Single Piece Top

$815

21st Century Studio Irvine Betti Mod.II Coffee Side Table in Concrete Red Cement

By Marialaura Rossiello

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 Side Tables

Materials

Concrete, Metal

21st Century Studio Irvine Betti Mod.II Coffee Side Table in Concrete Red Cement

$2,981 / item

21Century Studio Irvine Betti Mod.II Coffee Side Table in Concrete Grey Cement

By Marialaura Rossiello

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 Side Tables

Materials

Concrete, Metal

21Century Studio Irvine Betti Mod.II Coffee Side Table in Concrete Grey Cement

$2,981 / item

Large Antique English Side Table / Stool

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered here is this charming and exceptionally large antique English side table or stool with a beautiful patina. This piece masterfully combines elegance and function. Thanks to ...

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19th Century Antique Classical Roman Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Large Antique English Side Table / Stool

$933

Early 17th-Century Antique Side Table

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered is this stunning and unique early 17th-century antique drop-leaf / side table with a beautiful patina. This rare and highly original early 17th-century table has developed a...

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Early 17th Century Antique Classical Roman Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Early 17th-Century Antique Side Table

$2,259

Antique English Victorian Plant or Side Table – Mid 19th Century

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered here is a very attractive antique English Victorian plant or side table in Japanese style, dating from the mid-19th century. When it comes to making an interior truly uniqu...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Classical Roman Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique English Victorian Plant or Side Table – Mid 19th Century

$1,028

Antique Side / Wine Table with Single Piece Top from the Early 19th Century

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered here is this charming English antique side or wine table with a single piece top, dating from the early 19th century. This elegant round tilt-top table has a timeless appeara...

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Classical Roman Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Side / Wine Table with Single Piece Top from the Early 19th Century

$1,004

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...

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1990s Italian Classical Roman Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Metal Side Italian Table With Tray

$945 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Classical Roman side tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Classical Roman side tables for sale on 1stDibs. 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 side tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,110 and tops out at $38,994 while the average work can sell for $2,395.