Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs
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
Vintage set of 4 sheepskin leather dining chairs on castors
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is a vintage set of four sheepskin dining chairs with black piping and castors, exuding a rich and characterful appearance.
These stylish and practical vintage chairs, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
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 ...
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20th Century Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage set of 2 dining chairs with black piping on wheels
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this characterful vintage set of 2 sheepskin dining chairs with black piping on wheels. These charming and practical vintage dining chairs, made from sheepskin leather, ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Vintage set of 6 sheepskin leather dining chairs on Wheels
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this characterful vintage set of 6 sheep leather dining chairs with black piping and wheels. These charming and practical vintage dining chairs, made from sheep leath...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Set of 4 antique wooden and sheepskin leather dining chairs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is a set of 4 antique wooden and sheepskin leather dining chairs with a beautiful patina. This fantastic set of early 20th-century sheepskin leather chairs has a strikin...
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19th Century Antique Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Wood
Set of 6 antique beautiful English Windsor chairs with a beautiful patina
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This fantastic set of six antique lowback Windsor dining chairs has developed a wonderful patina over the years. These chairs feature a spindle backrest, a beautifully shaped seat, a...
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19th Century Antique Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 Antique Spanish Country Chairs with Woven Rush Seats
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this charming and unique set of 2 antique Spanish country chairs with woven rush seats and beautiful wood carving.
This distinctive set of 2 antique Spanish country chai...
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19th Century Antique Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Set of 12 antique English Oxford dining/kitchen chairs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this timeless and elegant set of 12 antique English Oxford dining/kitchen chairs with a warm color tone. This wonderful set is not only perfectly suited for a homely ...
Category
19th Century Antique Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 Antique English Oxford Dining/Kitchen Chairs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is a timeless and elegant set of 2 antique English Oxford dining/kitchen chairs with a warm color scheme. This wonderful pair of antique Oxford chairs blends seamlessly ...
Category
19th Century Antique Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 8 Antique English Oxford Dining / Kitchen Chairs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this timeless and elegant set of 8 antique English Oxford dining / kitchen chairs with a warm color palette.
This beautiful set of 8 antique Oxford chairs is not only perf...
Category
19th Century Antique Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Antique English Windsor Chairs from the 19th Century Made of Elm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This charming and timeless set of 4 antique English Windsor stickback chairs from the 19th century, crafted from elm. These wonderful antique Windsor chairs, dating from the 19th cen...
Category
19th Century Antique Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Elm
Set of 6 Antique English Oxford Dining/Kitchen Chairs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is a lovely timeless set of 6 antique English Oxford dining/kitchen chairs with a warm color tone.
This wonderful set is not only ideal for use in a homely environment,...
Category
19th Century Antique Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Eight Italian Steel and Leather Curule Chairs
By Dante Savonarola
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 8 mid-20th century Italian Savonarola curule brass and steel armchairs with leather seat and back rest. They can be purchased as pairs for $4000. Each chair has four brass bal...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
$16,000 / set
Set of 4 Antique Spanish Country Chairs with Woven Rattan Seats
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered: this unique set of 4 antique Spanish country chairs with woven rattan seats and beautiful wood carvings. This charming set of 4 antique Spanish country chairs is not only vi...
Category
19th Century Antique Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Set of 10 Antique English Oxford Dining / Kitchen Chairs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this timeless and elegant set of 10 antique English Oxford dining / kitchen chairs with a warm color scheme.
This wonderful set of 10 antique Oxford chairs is not only per...
Category
19th Century Antique Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 Antique Wooden and Sheepskin Leather Dining Chairs from the Early 1900s
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this set of 2 antique wooden and sheepskin leather dining chairs with a beautiful patina, dating from the early 1900s. These fantastic antique chairs have a striking ...
Category
Early 20th Century Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Wood
Set of 4 antique Jacob and Josef Kohn chairs from the early 20th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This amazing set of 4 original antique Jacob and Josef Kohn chairs comes from the early 20th century and features beautiful drawings/motifs in the wood. They fit well in both classic...
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Early 20th Century Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Sheepskin Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is a timeless set of 4 stately and comfortable dining chairs in sheep leather, featuring a refined decorative nail trim.
With their elegant, timeless look and beautiful...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
$1,950 / set
Set of 4 Antique English Oxford Dining/Kitchen Chairs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is a timeless and stylish set of 4 antique English Oxford dining/kitchen chairs with a warm color tone.
This wonderful set is not only ideal for use in a homely setting...
Category
19th Century Antique Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Thonet Chair from the Early 20th Century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this original antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Thonet chair from the early 20th century, featuring beautiful carving.
This stunning original antique chair by Jacob and ...
Category
Early 20th Century Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 wooden vintage bistro chairs Jacob
Josef Kohn Wien
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This nice set of 2 chairs is from Jacob & Josef Kohn Wien and features an elegantly curved wooden frame, a wicker seat, and a decorative backrest, giving them a timeless and cozy loo...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Bistro chair with wooden frame
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this timeless and charming bistro chair in the style of Thonet with a unique wooden frame. This fantastic vintage bistro chair, in the style of Thonet, is a wonderful...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Vintage white bistro chair with armrests in Thonet style
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This vintage bistro chair features an elegantly curved wooden frame and a cane seat and backrest. The design of the armrests makes it a real eye-catcher in almost any interior. Perfe...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 black vintage bistro chairs in Thonet style with an elegant design
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This charming vintage set of 2 bistro chairs features a gracefully curved wooden frame. Thanks to their timeless design and appearance, they can easily fit into almost any interior s...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Set of 4 black vintage Thonet style bistro chairs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This charming vintage set of 4 bistro chairs features an elegantly curved wooden frame. Thanks to their timeless design and appearance, they fit easily into almost any interior style...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Antique Wooden Spindle Chairs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this set of 6 charming antique Dutch wooden spindle chairs with a beautiful patina. These wonderful antique spindle chairs are no...
Category
19th Century Antique Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,166 / set
Set of 4 vintage bistro chairs Jacob
Josef Kohn Wien with a wicker seat
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This nice set of 4 chairs is by Jacob & Josef Kohn Wien and features an elegantly curved wooden frame, a wicker seat, and a decorative backrest, giving them a timeless and cosy look....
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Set of 4 Art Nouveau / Jugendstil Dining Chairs with Red Upholstery
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this set of 4 Art Nouveau / Jugendstil design Schuitema dining chairs with luxurious red fabric upholstery.
This elegant set of 4 dining chairs is from the renowned Dutch ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Antique English Windsor Chair from the 19th Century Made of Elm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This charming antique English Windsor stickback chair from the 19th century, crafted from elm. This delightful antique Windsor chair is not only well-suited for use in a domestic set...
Category
19th Century Antique Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Elm
Unique and Characterful Set of 6 Original Antique Dutch Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This set of 6 fantastic antique Dutch dining chairs boasts a striking character and is truly a statement piece. Dating from the late 18th to early 19th century, these chairs retain t...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Classical Roman dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Classical Roman dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage dining room chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with animal skin, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Classical Roman dining room chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, and Italy pieces 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 dining room chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $16,000 and tops out at $16,000 while the average work can sell for $16,000.
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