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
Period: 20th Century
Magnificent Bust of the Greek God Ares
Located in London, GB
Magnificent Bust of Ares
Ancient Greek God of War
His Head slightly turned to his Right
Plaster
Category
20th Century English Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Mid-Century Male Nude Oil On Masonite Signed By Listed Artist David Anderson
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a male nude oil on masonite dating to 1969. It was painted by Florida listed artist David Anderson. Anderson passed away in 1996. The painting is in a carved giltwood frame. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Masonite, Paint
Manifattura di Signa of Florence Terracotta Pedestal Table Circa 1900
By Manifattura di Signa
Located in Peabody, MA
Romanesque style terracotta stand or table, ca. 1900, decorated with mythical beasts and stylized forms. Crafted by the important Italian pottery workshop Manifattura di Signa...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Mid Century Stone Onyx Pedestal
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Petite Onyx stone 3 part pedestal. Base platform and the cylinder comprise the pedestal. Fantastic graining throughout.
Minor chips . Please see all pics and the video as that is par...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Onyx
1970s Set of Two Cenedese Style Blue and Gray Scavo Murano Glass Vases
By Cenedese
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two Scavo Murano glass vases hand-crafted in Venice in the Seventies, 18 cm is the height of the other vase, they are in very good condition. Scavo glass is a type of glass that has...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Griotte Marble
Italian Round Limestone Sink-Early 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian early 20th century round shaped carved limestone sink with drain hole.
Category
20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Limestone
$633 Sale Price
92% Off
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Wedgwood Jasperware lidded boxes serving bowls classicism Mid-Century England
By Wedgwood
Located in Wien, AT
The set of Wedgwood consists of three lidded boxes in different shape and design and two small serving bowls of which one can be used as an ashtray.
All is made of the famous but r...
Category
1980s English Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Italian Natural Colored Stone Sink w/ Bluish Gray Detailing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid 20th century classic Roman style Italian made limestone sink. There are soft shades of cream, gray, golds, and more. A hole has already been drilled for convenience.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Limestone
$386 Sale Price
89% Off
Mid-20th Century Italian Basalt Tazza
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-20th century Italian basalt porcelain tazza is a refined study in classical elegance. With a wide, low bowl gracefully elevated on a turned foot, its proportions echo the ti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Roman Goddess Terracotta Relief, Museum Copy
Located in Savannah, GA
A museum souvenir copy of a Roman Relief of a goddess in terracotta. From the National Archaeological Museum Vito Capialbi.
9 ½ inches wide by 6 inches tall by ¾ inches deep
Category
20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Fine Italian Terracotta Mantlepiece Early 20th Century
Located in Toronto, CA
Fabulous terracotta mantel piece or fire surround, inscribed PIUS IX on the left hand side and MDCCLX (1760) on the right. The top section of the mantelpiece carved with two angels h...
Category
20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Petite Bronze Etruscan Reproduction Sculpture 1970s Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
A small Etruscan bronze statue circa the 1970s made in Italy mounted in a black stone base the base shows a crack and repair it can easily be replaced...
Category
20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Stone, Bronze
$156 Sale Price
20% Off
Castilian Imports Bronze Column Candlesticks, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Castilian Imports Bronze Column Candlesticks. 20th Century.
Category
20th Century Indian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Iron
French Terracotta Sculpture of a Classical Male
Located in Houston, TX
French terracotta sculpture of a classical male.
This stunning French terra cotta sculpture of a classical Roman male is expertly executed ...
Category
1920s French Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Terracotta, Wood
Antique Handcrafted Terracotta Pitcher, Rustic Amphora Roman Style Clay Vessel
Located in Miami, FL
This charming clay pot is an excellent representation of Roman pottery, echoing the craftsmanship and aesthetic of ancient times. With its classic form and earthy clay composition, i...
Category
Early 20th Century French Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Clay
Smallest, Beautiful Design
Great Colors Alabaster Pendant Light / Flush Mount
Located in Lisse, NL
Truly one of a kind light fixture with a small and stunning alabaster shade.
Antique light fixtures in general and alabaster ones in particular are our number one speciality. We hav...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Vintage mid century David bust sculpture A Santini made in Italy
By A. Santini
Located in Birmingham, AL
Vintage David Bust Replica of Famous Statue David - Premium Sculpted Resin of Marble with White Marble Finish Hand Painted and patinated, made in Italy.
Condition: It is in very go...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
$72 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Terracotta Recumbent Lions, Continental, Late 19th/Early 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique pair of Neoclassical style terracotta recumbent lions - unsigned - Continental - late 19th/early 20th century.
The over-all condition of this pair of pre-owned antique ite...
Category
Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage German design desk by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn with 6 drawers
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This beautiful German design desk from the 1960s was designed by Hartmut Lohmeyer for Wilkhahn. It features six drawers, providing ample storage space for all your belongings. This e...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
Perfect Antique White
Black Alabaster Pendant Flush Mount w. Greek Key Pattern
Located in Lisse, NL
Top class and exceptional antique alabaster chandelier for an entry hall, bedroom or any other room.
Thanks to its unique design, aesthetic beauty, perfect size and great condition ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Wire, Metal, Bronze, Brass
Vintage Sheepskin Leather Wingback Chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered: this wonderful, characterful vintage sheepskin leather wingback armchair with a beautiful patina. This stunning sheepskin leather wingback chair is the perfect addition for ...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Roman torso in stone
Located in
S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Muscular torso in stoneware, after the classical greek and Roman sculptures.
with a good patina. Signed but not readable (see last picture).
Probably circa 1930.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
$1,017
Italian Roman Sculpture of the David
Located in New York, NY
A classic Italian Roman statue of the 'David' on a black marble base by sculptor G. Ruggeri, Italy, circa mid-20th century, Italy. White resin statue is on a black marble base with t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Bistro chair with carved seat
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This charming and very elegant bistro chair in the style of Thonet, featuring beautiful carved details in the seat. This stunning Thonet-style dining/bistro chair, with its charming ...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Elegant Classical Richard Ginori Serving Dish
Located in New York, NY
Covered dish with cobalt blue and gold trim, on white ceramic ground. Elegant design and proportions, perfect condition, and fully and correctly marked.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Beautiful Antique Bust of a Warrior in the Roman Style, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful antique bust of a warrior in the Roman style, 20th century.
Antique-style nude male, bust in composite material, 20th century.
h: 82cm , w: 72cm, d: 46,5cm
Category
20th Century European Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Composition
Pair of Cast Plaster Recumbent Entrance Way Garden Lions
Located in New York, NY
Attractive pair of garden statuary, entrance way lions, of heavy cast material (plaster). Both are in very good, original condition, showing only the expe...
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Vintage Bistro Chair with Woven Seat
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This charming vintage bistro chair in the style of Thonet, featuring a woven seat. This original bistro chair was produced by Fischel, based on a design by Thonet. It has beautiful w...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Nice Pair of 7ft Bronze Classical Maidens
Located in London, GB
Large Pair of Bronze Classical Maidens Holding A Urn
These originally were part of a Fountain
But could be used as Free Standing Sculptures and Wired to a Fountain
Category
20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Polychrome Resin Bust of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Polychrome resin bust depicting the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, made in the 1950s
Ø cm 17 Ø cm 9 h cm 26
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Resin
$526 Sale Price
31% Off
Antique and Large Alabaster Pendant w. Rope and Hand Carved Flower
Leafs, 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Top class chandelier with a unique white, black and amber color alabaster shade, perfect ropes and a hand knotted canopy.
Thank to its restored alabaster shade this antique chandeli...
Category
Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
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...
Category
20th Century American Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Large Vintage Italian Capodimonte Porcelain Box
By Capodimonte
Located in Houston, TX
Large vintage Italian Capodimonte Porcelain box.
Stunning large vintage Italian Capodimonte porcelain box. This lovely...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Classical Marble Stone Powder Room Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble, these designs have not changed since Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic me...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
$4,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Dark blue/black cowhide leather Chesterfield office chair on wheels
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This beautiful dark leather and wooden Chesterfield office chair in English style fits almost any interior style. It is a perfect timeless and classic addition to your chosen space. ...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Classical Hand-Carved Vintage Marble Table Lamp – Wired for USA (No Shade)
Located in IT
This beautiful classical hand-carved vintage marble table lamp is a stunning addition to any decor. Crafted with intricate detail, the lamp ...
Category
20th Century French Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Comfortable Vintage English-Style Sheepskin Leather Wingback Armchair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Who could possibly resist such a beautifully warm-colored sheepskin leather wingback armchair? We certainly can't! This fantastic vintage wingback chair boasts timeless English charm...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Roman Style Solid Marble Bust
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Roman style solid marble bust
This bust measures: 15 wide x 10 deep x 23 inches high
This piece is in Great Vintage Condition with minor marks,...
Category
20th Century American Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Vintage Mataloni Giovanni Large Art Print of Mary Jesus Lamb Angels
By Giovanni Mataloni
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mataloni Giovanni Large Art Print of Mary Jesus Lamb Angels. item features a vintage "Giovanni" print of Mary, Jesus, the Lamb, and various cherubs/...
Category
Early 20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Large Cement Garden Statue Of A Roman Soldier
Located in Houston, TX
Large Cement Garden Statue Of A Roman Soldier.
This handsome cement or concrete garden sculpture or garden ornament is a copy of the Roman original and dates to the mid 20th century....
Category
1950s Unknown Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Cement
Stunning Cognac-Colored Sheepskin Leather Chair with Armrests
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this stunning cognac-colored sheepskin leather dining/accent chair with armrests.
This unique chair is made from sheepskin leather and features a beautiful design. Wi...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Large Weathered Garden Statue of Venus A Large stone Statue of Venus
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Weathered Garden Statue of Venus
A Large reconstituted stone Statue of Venus
This is a vintage classical statue, it dates from the early part of the 20th century with desirabl...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
Late 20th Century Vintage Horse Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This bronze horse head sculpture features a strong, elongated form with expressive detailing in the mane and muzzle. The finish is aged with hints of patina, lending it a sense of ti...
Category
Late 20th Century American Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
White Plaster Bust of Socrates on a Black Marble Base, around 1940
Located in Berlin, DE
The "White Plaster Bust of Socrates on a Black Marble Base, around 1940" is a striking sculptural piece that pays homage to the ancient Greek philosop...
Category
1940s French Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
$1,819 Sale Price
20% Off
Bust Octavian Augustus in white Carrara marble -made in Italy
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Sculpture, emperor bust, Octavian bust, Octavian Augustus bust, ancient Roman bust, Roman art, classical art, Greek art, bust, white Carrara marble, classical sculpture, Marcus Aurel...
Category
1990s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Roman Style Bronze Putti Fountain Statue
Located in Houston, TX
20th-century Roman-style bronze putti carrying a fish
Category
20th Century French Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Comfortable Vintage Sheepskin Leather Club Chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This irresistible vintage club chair is a true eye-catcher. Made from cognac-colored sheepskin leather, it is full of character. The chair is finished with black trim and features a ...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Gray Vintage Leather Modular Design Sofa 2 Elements
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This stylish modular sofa from the 1970s features a beautiful vintage look combined with a comfortable lounge-style seating experience. Over the years, it has developed some signs of...
Category
Late 20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather
$493 Sale Price
52% Off
Pair of Large Italian Architectural Column Wall Panel Artwork
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive reproductions of paintings of classical Roman columns, specifically Corinthian and Iconic. The technique used to create these is paint on plaster over burlap. The original...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Burlap, Wood, Paint
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Plaster, Gesso
Four Seasons Italian Carrara Marble Statues
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Four Seasons Italian Carrara marble statues.
Classically draped female figures in their distinguishing symbols.
Autumn, winter, spring and summer dress themes
True Italian high quali...
Category
1990s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Pair of Early 20th Century Bronze Roman-Style Urns
Located in Chicago, IL
A phenomenal pair of early 20th century French cast bronze Roman-style urns with volute handles decorated with goose heads, and a frieze in low-relief depic...
Category
Early 20th Century French Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
$1,800 Sale Price
28% Off
Pair of Bronze Statues Mercury and Fortuna
By Giambologna
Located in London, GB
A Pair of bronze statues Mercury and Fortuna, French c.1900, on Sienna marble bases. Signed Sobre
Dimensions: 46cm (18") High, 12cm (4¾") Wide, 20cm (7¾") Deep, Hermes / Mercury hei...
Category
Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze
Antique Italian Bronze Fountain
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Antique Italian Bronze Fountain. Late 19th Century figure of a boy in a bronze Verdi Gris depicted holding a duck. The boy is standing on a platform with other ducklings at his feet....
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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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