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Classical Roman 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.

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Style: Classical Roman
Tall Painted Wood Pedestal Statue Stand Gustavian Style
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Bring a touch of classical architecture into your home with this impressive vintage pedestal painted in a Gustavian color of grey. This Gustavian grey leans towards a green grey and ...
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Mid-20th Century European Classical Roman Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

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 Tables

Materials

Concrete

Antique & Monumental Hand Crafted Rouge Griotte Marble Columns Pedestal Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Largest size, museum quality and great condition pedestal stand. If only the best and the rarest is good enough for you then this monumental and timeless antique marble pedestal cou...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Classical Roman Tables

Materials

Griotte Marble

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 Tables

Materials

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...
Category

2010s Italian Classical Roman Tables

Materials

Concrete

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

2010s Italian Classical Roman Tables

Materials

Concrete, Metal

Writing desk/desk on wheels in English style with a blue leather top
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This great classic writing desk in English style is a perfect timeless addition to almost any interior in the room of your choice. The desk has a blue leather top and stands on wheel...
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20th Century Classical Roman Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

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 Tables

Materials

Wood

21st Century Concrete Oval Shape Table Powder Cement Color Handmade in Italy
Located in Rome, Lazio
A new addition to the Fusto Line: oval shaped dining table part of a collection of modular system in ultra-high performing cement mortar. UHPC tabletop and base colored in the mixtur...
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2010s Italian Classical Roman Tables

Materials

Concrete

Tall Painted Wood Pedestal Statue Stand Gustavian Style
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Bring a touch of classical architecture into your home with this impressive vintage pedestal painted in a Gustavian color of taupe. The paint finish has been texturized. Certainly a ...
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Mid-20th Century European Classical Roman Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique French Bistro Table with Gold-Colored Cast Iron Base and Dark Oak Top
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this stylish antique French bistro table featuring an elegant gold-colored cast iron base and a dark oak tabletop. This antique bistro table exudes charm and is a unique...
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19th Century Antique Classical Roman Tables

Materials

Iron

Large Antique Oak XXL Dining Table for 8 to 10 People from Early 19th Century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this very large and characterful antique oak XXL dining table / conference table for 8 to 10 people from the early 19th century. This beautiful and generously sized ant...
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Early 19th Century Antique Classical Roman Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Carved Limestone Corinthian Pilaster Capital Console Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved from solid limestone, this 20th-century American Corinthian pilaster capital is a stunning relic of classical design, rich with history and architectural romance. The vol...
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20th Century American Classical Roman Tables

Materials

Limestone

Antique French Dining Table with 3 Drawers from the Late 18th Century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This lovely antique French dining table from the late 18th century is made of fruitwood and is practically designed with three drawers for extra storage. As this table has been exper...
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Late 18th Century Antique Classical Roman Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Large Antique English Oak Dining Table from the Early 19th Century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this stunning and uniquely large antique English oak dining table from the early 19th century, featuring a beautiful patina. Crafted from oak, this grand English dini...
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Early 19th Century Antique Classical Roman Tables

Materials

Wood

21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Side Console Table Mod.i Concrete Powder Cement
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 three diff...
Category

2010s Italian Classical Roman Tables

Materials

Concrete

Studio Irvine for F&C Fusto Concrete Pedestal h82 Chocolate 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...
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2010s Italian Classical Roman Tables

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...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Tables

Materials

Marble

Fusto Domestic Landscape Concrete Coffee Side Table Green 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 Tables

Materials

Concrete, Cement

21St Century Studio Irvine Fusto Concrete Rectangular Dining Table Green Cement
Located in Rome, Lazio
Rectangular shape dining table part of a collection of modular system in ultra-high performing cement mortar. UHPC tabletop and base colored in the mixture and sandblasted. Available...
Category

2010s Italian Classical Roman Tables

Materials

Concrete

Antique French Farmhouse Dining Table Late 18th Century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this beautiful, robust antique French farmhouse dining table from the late 18th century, suitable for 6 people. We see this stunning antique French table as a timel...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Classical Roman Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian English Oak Writing Desk / Partner Desk with a Leather Top
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this large, unique, and antique Victorian English oak writing desk / library table / partner desk with a leather top. This exceptional library table is a stunning and...
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19th Century Antique Classical Roman Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

Tall Corinthian Column Painted Plaster Gesso Pedestal Stand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Bring a touch of classical architecture into your home with this impressive vintage Corinthian Column Pedestal. This classic column style stand is painted faux marbleized on all side...
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Mid-20th Century American Classical Roman Tables

Materials

Plaster, Gesso

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 Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Side Console Table Mod. I Concrete Green Cement
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 three diff...
Category

2010s Italian Classical Roman Tables

Materials

Concrete

21st Century Studio Irvine Concrete Circular Dining Table Powder Cement D123 cm
Located in Rome, Lazio
Rounded shape dining table part of a collection of modular system in ultra-high performing cement mortar. UHPC tabletop and base colored in the mixture and sandblasted. Available in ...
Category

2010s Italian Classical Roman Tables

Materials

Concrete

Mid-19th Century Italian Sorrento Center Table
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
The circular top with striking geometric inlay in three different woods creating an almost optical illusion of depth. The top rests on a turned inlaid column terminating in three spl...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Tables

Materials

Walnut

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...
Category

19th Century Antique Classical Roman Tables

Materials

Wood

Tall Corinthian Column Wood Pedestal Stand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Bring a touch of classical architecture into your home with this impressive Corinthian Column Pedestal. This classic column style stand features wood on all sides. Certainly makes a ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Tables

Materials

Wood

21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Side Console Table Concrete Cement Brown Color
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 Tables

Materials

Concrete

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...
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Early 19th Century Antique Classical Roman Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique French Dining Table in Fruitwood from the 18th Century with 2 Drawers
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this magnificent antique French dining table in fruitwood from the 18th century, featuring 2 drawers and a lovely patina. This impressive antique French dining table, cr...
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18th Century Antique Classical Roman Tables

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

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 Tables

Materials

Marble

Large Antique English Dining Table Made of Oak
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this large, robust, and timeless antique English dining table made of solid oak. This impressive antique table features a strong presence and has been beautifully cr...
Category

19th Century Antique Classical Roman Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Large Antique French Farmhouse XXL Dining Table
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered: this very charming and large antique French farmhouse XXL dining table with a beautiful patina. A timeless addition to nearly any interior, this table comfortably seats 6 to...
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19th Century Antique Classical Roman Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique English Pinewood Dining Table for 6 to 8 People with an Oak Base
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this timeless antique English pinewood dining table for 6 to 8 people, featuring an oak base. This beautiful, long antique table dates from the early 19th century and...
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19th Century Antique Classical Roman Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique Chinese Side Table / Altar Table from the Early 1900s
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered: this antique Chinese side table / altar table from the early 1900s, featuring a rare single-piece top. This unique antique Chinese ...
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Early 19th Century Antique Classical Roman Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique French Oak Dining Table with 3 Drawers
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this large and heavy antique French oak dining table with an impressive presence and three practical drawers. This stunning antique table has developed a beautiful pa...
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19th Century Antique Classical Roman Tables

Materials

Wood

21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Rectangular Dining Table Cream Cement Color
Located in Rome, Lazio
Rectangular shape dining table part of a collection of modular system in ultra-high performing cement mortar. UHPC tabletop and base colored in the mixture and sandblasted. Available...
Category

2010s Italian Classical Roman Tables

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 Tables

Materials

Concrete

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 Tables

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Dining Table with Drawer
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered by ByThijs is this charming and large antique dining table featuring a drawer and beautiful original details. This stunning and characterful antique table is a unique piece...
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19th Century Antique Classical Roman Tables

Materials

Wood

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 Tables

Materials

Concrete

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 Tables

Materials

Wood

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 Tables

Materials

Stone

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 Tables

Materials

Stone, Wrought Iron

1910s Imperial Grand Rapids Carved Solid Walnut Trestle Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Very Rare 1910s Imperial Grand Rapids trestle table in fine carved walnut wood. Top made out of Banded and bookmatched dark walnut veneer. Table ...
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Early 20th Century American Classical Roman Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut, Burl

Antique French Side Table from the Early 1900s with a Marble Top
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This grand antique French side table from the early 1900s with a beautifully colored marble top. This large, unique antique French side table from the early 1900s is a true eye-catch...
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Early 19th Century Antique Classical Roman Tables

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Classical Roman Tables

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Paint

English Antique Pinewood Country Dining Table
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this very beautiful and characterful English antique pinewood country dining table with a uniquely lovely patina. In our opinion, this English antique pinewood dining...
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19th Century Antique Classical Roman Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique English Wine / Tilt-Top / Side Table from the 19th Century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this charming antique English round wine table / tilt-top table / side table from the 19th century with a round top. This atmospheric round English tilt-top table dates f...
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19th Century Antique Classical Roman Tables

Materials

Wood

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...
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Early 2000s Classical Roman 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 Tables

Materials

Wood

Early 19th-Century French Oak Dining Table with One Drawer
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this sturdy early 19th-century French dining table made of oak, featuring one drawer. This stunning antique French table has a bold, rustic look and fits effortlessly in...
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Early 19th Century Antique Classical Roman Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Writing desk and a blue cowhide leather Chesterfield office chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This wonderful classic set, consisting of a writing desk with a cowhide leather and wooden office chair in English style, is a perfect timeless addition to almost any interior. The w...
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20th Century Classical Roman Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

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 Tables

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Paint

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. Can be used indoors or outdoors - sun porch...
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Early 2000s Classical Roman Tables

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Concrete

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 ...
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19th Century Antique Classical Roman Tables

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Marble

Charming French Antique Dining Table / Desk with Drawer – Late 18th Century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This charming table is not only a lovely choice for dining, but also makes an excellent work or writing desk. Thanks to its adapted side, it can comfortably be used with a higher ch...
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Late 18th Century Antique Classical Roman Tables

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Wood

Beautiful Antique French Farmhouse Dining Table in Oak with 2 Drawers
Located in Harderwijk, NL
With its timeless appeal, this fantastic French dining table from the late 18th century is a cherished item in almost any interior style. It can be paired with both antique and moder...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Classical Roman Tables

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Wood

Classical Roman tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Classical Roman tables 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 tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, building and garden elements, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, cast stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Classical Roman tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original tables, popular names associated with this style include Luca Scacchetti, Aeterna Furniture, Cupioli made in Italy, and Forma & Cemento. 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 tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $110 and tops out at $43,200 while the average work can sell for $5,900.

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