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
Roman Style Brass Circular Side Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Roman Style Brass Circular Lamp Table, After the Antique, 20th century, the circular dish top above cantered reeded legs, joined by cross supports, centered by masks, on paw feet. 22...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Tables
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Classical Roman Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique 19th-Century English Wine/Tilt-Top Table with One-Piece Top
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This charming antique English wine/tilt-top table/side table from the 19th century, featuring an elegant one-piece top. This atmospheric round English tilt-top table dates back to th...
Category
19th Century Antique Classical Roman Tables
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Classical Roman Tables
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
19th Century Antique Classical Roman Tables
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Marble Pedestal Table, Porto Guaro Rosso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite Marble Table that detaches in three pieces, the table top, the stand and the base. Italian marble artisan from the Porto Guaro Rosso di Levenza aria .
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Tables
Materials
Marble
18th-Century Antique Spanish Side Table / Dining Table
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered: this characterful 18th-century antique Spanish side table / dining table with a beautiful patina and unique details.
How fantastic is this original 18th-century Spanish si...
Category
18th Century Antique Classical Roman Tables
Materials
Iron
Aura - Round classical dining table in Marquina Black marble
Located in Cologna Veneta, IT
An icon of timeless elegance. This round table is made entirely of Nero Marquina marble, a precious Spanish natural stone with a deep black background and bold white veins that enhan...
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Tables
Materials
Marble
Aura - Round classical dining table in Arabescato Grigio Orobico marble
Located in Cologna Veneta, IT
A piece of furniture that combines sculpture and functionality. This round table is made of Arabescato Grigio Orobico marble, a famous Italian natural stone quarried in the Bergamo v...
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Tables
Materials
Marble
Aura - Round classical dining table in Calacatta marble
Located in Cologna Veneta, IT
A sculptural table, made entirely of premium Calacatta marble, a symbol of timeless luxury and elegance.
The cylindrical base features refined vertical grooves, crafted with extreme ...
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Tables
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Antique English Oak Side Table / Hall Table from the 19th Century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this classic and charming antique English oak side table / hall table from the 19th century.
This beautiful oak piece is a true showpiece for any antique enthusiast o...
Category
19th Century Antique Classical Roman Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Timeless and Characterful Antique French Dining Table
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this timeless and characterful antique French dining table, comfortably seating at least 6 people.
A timeless addition to nearly any interior, where you can enjoy l...
Category
19th Century Antique Classical Roman Tables
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Tables
Materials
Marble, Iron
Antique Early 19th Century English 6-Person Dining Table with Walnut Top
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this timeless antique early 19th century English 6-person dining table with a beautiful walnut top and three drawers.
This characterful antique English dining table dat...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Classical Roman Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
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 Tables
Materials
Metal
$1,198 / set
Antique 18th-Century English Swivel Barrel-Leg Birdcage Tilt-Top Table
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this exceptional antique English tilt-top table from the 18th century, featuring a rare swivel design with a barrel leg and original birdcage base. This uncommon and ...
Category
18th Century Antique Classical Roman Tables
Materials
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...
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Tables
Materials
Concrete, Metal
21Century Studio Irvine Betti Mod.II Coffee Side Table in 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 ri...
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Tables
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Antique Southern European chestnut coffee table with 2 drawers
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this splendid antique Southern European coffee table crafted from chestnut wood with 2 drawers. In our opinion, a beautiful antique coffee table is an essential addit...
Category
19th Century Antique Classical Roman Tables
Materials
Wood, Chestnut
Antique French cherry wood dining table with a large extendable top
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this antique French dining table crafted from cherry wood in a beautiful warm tone, featuring a large extendable top and a practical drawer. This stunning table, dati...
Category
19th Century Antique Classical Roman Tables
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Antique oak dining table from early 1900 with a drop-leaf on one side
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this unique antique oak dining table from the early 1900s with a drop-leaf on one side. This beautiful oak table fits seamlessly into almost any interior and, in our ...
Category
19th Century Antique Classical Roman Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Italian Classical Style Console Table and Mirror Set
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Italian Classical Style Console Table and Mirror Set
This is a very unusual piece it is finished in simulated marble and bronze and is designed to look like a Roman doorway
The tab...
Category
Late 20th Century Classical Roman Tables
Materials
Resin
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...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Classical Roman Tables
Materials
Marble
Pompeian Style Marble Tapered Tripod Wood and Bronze Pedestal
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A classic painted wood marble and metal tri-pod pedestal modelled after an ancient pedestal discovered in Pompeii. Below the shaped green marble top are three metal grotesque masks w...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
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 Tables
Materials
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Tables
Materials
Marble, Silver Leaf
English Antique Extendable Dining Table in Elm and Cherry Wood
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this functional and beautiful English antique extendable dining table made of elm and cherry wood.
A wonderful antique dining table crafted from striking elm combin...
Category
19th Century Antique Classical Roman Tables
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Elm
Massive Scale Carved Wood Lion Monopodia Hall Table
Located in London, GB
Massive scale carved wood lion monopodia hall table in the Ancient Roman taste.
The finely carved lions in Scotts pine, with restored steel frame and later faux marble painted top.
...
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Tables
Materials
Steel
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 ...
Category
19th Century Antique Classical Roman Tables
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Early 17th Century Antique Classical Roman Tables
Materials
Wood
18th Century Roman Giltwood Marble Top Console
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely carved Italian console in excellent condition for its age. Not sure if marble top is original. Has a scagliola inlay of a pearl necklace in the marble.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Tables
Materials
Marble
Pair of Rare Large and Smaller Ceramic Pedestals in Classical Style by Mobach
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Set of two pedestals or coffee tables designed and made by Mobach. At first sight you don't think about the material these pedestals are made of, you just assume they consist of wood...
Category
20th Century Dutch Classical Roman Tables
Materials
Ceramic
$4,164 Sale Price / set
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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...
Category
20th Century European Classical Roman Tables
Materials
Stone, Bronze
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 Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Tall 19th Century Carved Mahogany Pedestal
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Tall 19th century carved mahogany pedestal
The column has an intricate tulip and acanthus leaf carvings top and bottom with a faceted section between
The Torchere is very sturdy...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Classical Roman Tables
Materials
Mahogany
DAVID LINLEY FOR GARY BARLOW SYCAMORE DiNING TABLE ORIGINAL WATERCOLOUR PAINTING
By David Linley
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, original Viscount David Linley dining table with the original, very rare watercolo...
Category
20th Century English Classical Roman Tables
Materials
Sycamore
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 Tables
Materials
Travertine
$14,375 / item
Tables Pair 99cm 39" Square Center Side Writing Gaming Elm 19Century Classical
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare to find a pair of elm tables of classical form this size
The simplicity of the classical form creates fluid lines and focusing the eye into the...
Category
1860s English Antique Classical Roman Tables
Materials
Elm
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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