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
After the Antique, Grand Tour Bronze of Aristotle
Located in Montreal, QC
The philosopher in oratorical pose, with an urn of his writings at his feet.
A 19th century casting, good crisp quality on marble base.
Category
1850s Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Ceramic Wall Flower Shelf by Ginori - Eagle Shaped Shower
Located in Milano, MI
Wall-mounted eagle-shaped ceramic flower holder shelf made by Ginori - Shower. Majolica earthenware, decorated with polychrome glazes. Present imperfections as shown in photos.
Ø cm...
Category
1880s Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
$869 Sale Price
35% Off
Italian 14-Karat Gold and Black Onyx Roman Armorial Intaglio Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Italy, a pair of 14-karat gold framed earrings with black onyx cabochons, beads, and carved armorial intaglios. Posted with backs.
The upper ...
Category
20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Gold
Set of 2 Green Vintage Leather English Chesterfield Armchairs Combined with Wood
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This set of two vintage cowhide leather Chesterfield armchairs exudes the beloved timeless English class and style. They feature a graceful design, a bold green color, and are beauti...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather, 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 Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
Ancient Roman Marble Dionysiac Herm Bust
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lively and enchanting depiction, this exquisitely rendered flat-backed Herm bust depicts the Roman Bacchus (Dionysus to the Greeks). The youthful god of wine is shown with promine...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Spanish farmhouse wooden kitchen cabinet from the early 20th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Are you looking for a unique eye-catcher for your kitchen or living room? This versatile and authentic Spanish cabinet from the early 20th century can be easily placed in almost any ...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Very beautiful antique English oak gateleg table with an excellent patina
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Both as a dining table and as a side table, you are well served with this beautiful, pure, antique English gateleg table. Not always need all the space? You can easily fold it or jus...
Category
19th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
19th century English antique oak wall desk/writing table on wheels
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This beautiful antique writing table comes from England from the 19th century. It is gracefully and elegantly designed, with charming details and a secret compartment for your ink an...
Category
19th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
Unique English antique chest of drawers from the early 18th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here, this beautiful and unique English antique oak chest of drawers, also known as a chest on stand, dates from the early 18th century and features a beautiful patina.
Thi...
Category
Early 18th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique French bamboo standing coat rack with mirror and umbrella stand
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Add atmosphere and character to your hallway or entrance with this beautiful antique faux bamboo coat rack. A unique and functional item that perfectly combines style and practical u...
Category
19th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Faux Bamboo
Pair of Large Scale Original Antique Architectural Prints, Circa 1790
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful pair of architectural prints.
Copper-plate engravings by J.Newton after designs by Vetruvius
Published C.1790
Unframed and not matted.
Category
1790s English Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Paper
Pair of 18th Century Elm Torsade Column Pedestal Plinths
Located in London, GB
A pair of large 18th century elm torsade columns, with octagonal tops and plinth bases in oak. Originating from a château, the timber has deeply patinated and bears characterful hist...
Category
1780s French Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Elm, Oak
Art Deco Murano Art Glass Vase, Roman Revival Scavo Amphora with Applied Handles
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Murano Scavo Roman Revival Glass Amphora with Applied Handles and Raspberry Prunts
Murano Art Deco Scavo Glass Amphora with Barbed Handles
Raspberry Prunts,
Art Deco M...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Large Scale Original Antique Grand Tour Prints- Masks. Rome, 1776
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful images of classical Roman masks
Copper-plate engravings
Published by Monaldini, Rome, 1776
Good quality wove paper
Free shipping
Category
1770s Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Calvary XVIIth Century, Religious
Located in Madrid, ES
Calvary XVIIth century, religious
17th Century Calvary, religious Ancient Calvary from the 17th century carved in boxwood Boxwood is characterized by its hardness and difficult pruning. It has traces of polychromy and gold. Measure: 65x45...
Category
1670s European Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
A Large Patinated Bronze Figure of a Draped Religious Women Titled: Antifonh
Located in Tarzana, CA
A fine 19th century French patinated bronze figure of a standing draped classical woman with a wreath to her hair holding an urn.
Titled: Antifonh
Measures:
Height 41.5" (105.4 cm)...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Medici Vases, Hand Painted Porcelain, French, 19th Century
Located in Lantau, HK
A pair of elegant vases finely painted with flowers and butterflies in brilliant colors, richly gilded on handles and base.
Shipping included
Free and fast delivery door to door ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Hand-knotted rug with patterns – 232x139cm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered: this beautiful hand-knotted Oriental rug with refined patterns and stunning colors, measuring 232x139 cm.
Let your home shine with this gorgeous rug. It features beautiful c...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Textile
Antique Grand Tour Classical Bronze Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Antique Grand Tour classical cast bronze Roman figural sculpture with laurel crown.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Two Italian Urbino Maiolica painted ceramic dishes
Located in London, GB
Two Italian URBINO Maiolica "Istoriatio" hand painted dishes
Marked in reverse in Italian :
Roman's helping a wounded enemy
horatti & Curiati . Roman champions in battle
Note: pl...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Pair of Cast Stone Recumbent Entrance Way or Garden Regal Lion Statues
Located in St. Louis, MO
Nice pair of Antique cast stone recumbent regal lions statues - sculptures , perfect for the entrance way or garden. Removed from a historic neighborhood in University City ( where ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone, Cement
Large Scale Original Antique Grand Tour Print- Grotesque Masks. Rome, 1776
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image of classical Roman masks
Copper-plate engravings
Published by Monaldini, Rome, 1776
Good quality wove paper
Free shipping
Category
1770s Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Cow leather and wooden Chesterfield office chair in English style on wheels
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This timeless black cow leather office chair is a perfect addition for those who value comfort and style during long working days. It is finished with decorative nails, giving it a c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather, Wood
Antique English lowback Windsor chair with beautiful patina
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This beautiful antique Windsor dining chair has developed a wonderful patina over the years. The chair features a spindled backrest with a lovely pattern and a finely shaped seat. It...
Category
19th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood
English antique oak chest of drawers from the late 18th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This fantastic antique English oak chest of drawers features beautiful fittings and is an exceptional piece of furniture for lovers of true antiques. We believe that such a chest of ...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
1990s Bust of Roman Hand Carved in Carrara White and Alicante Red Marble
Located in Marbella, ES
1990s bust of a Roman, hand carved by craftsmen using Carrara white marble for the head and Alicante red on the toga, where the white veins give movement and realism to the cloth. Si...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique set of 4 English Windsor lowback chairs with character
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This fantastic set of 4 antique lowback Windsor dining chairs has developed a wonderful patina over the years. These chairs feature a spindle backrest, a beautifully shaped seat, and...
Category
19th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Roman Obelisks Red and Green Marble
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Roman Obelisks Red and Green Marble
Unique piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique hallm. historic French pewter candlestick candle holder chiseled garland
Located in Landshut, BY
historic French pewter candle holder
Since ancient times, candlesticks have been made in this way.
for a good reason :: it makes sense!
chiseled garland
Manufactured in Southern Fran...
Category
1850s French Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Pewter
Large Oil Painting of Diana the Huntress
Located in London, GB
Lovely Large Oil Painting of Diana the Huntress in ornate Giltwood Frame
This PAinting Shows the Hunting Party emerging from the Woods
After Paul Rubens (1636-1637)
Oil on Canvas
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Paint
Delft Style Bacchus Serpent Handled Blue
White Vase Late 18th Century
By Delft
Located in Hastings, GB
A stunning Delft style vase, late eighteenth century and most likely French faience ware, possibly from the Saint-Omer factory. Beautifully modeled, featuring twin heads of the Roman...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Bronze Tazza Dish by Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A Roman-classical style decorative bowl, cast in bronze, brown patinated finish. This antique coupe is signed by Ferdinand Barbedienne (France, 1810-1892). In the center a depiction ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Candlestick Lamps w/ Parchment Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century Italian giltwood candlesticks wired into working lamps. The pair of candlesticks are highly ornate, featuring carved details that resemble fluted columns with a...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
$1,800 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Carved Marble Table Lamp with Cupid Figures Made in Italy signed Corsi
Located in New York, NY
Finely carved marble table lamp having two cupid figures, playing around a center pole. The lamp is in very good original, clean and working condition, showing only light cosmetic we...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th Century Italian Stone Jardinaire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century hand-carved Italian stone Jardinaire.
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Stone
Large Landscape Oil Painting by G. Taverna (1814-1878), Swiss, the 19century
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Antique large oil painting Landscape by Gaudenz Taverna (1814-1878), Swiss, the 19century.
The artwork is in very good vintage condition. There is a signature of the author.
Dimens...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swiss Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Pair of Neo-Renaissance Armchairs, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of neo-Renaissance armchairs, circa 1900.
Oak and leather.
Category
Early 1900s Belgian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Oak
$2,150 / set
Characterful vintage sheepskin club chair with decorative nails
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This charming vintage club armchair, made of sheepskin, exudes character and can be easily placed in almost any interior and space. Perfect for the living room, reading corner, or a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Sheepskin Leather Armchair and Dark Brown Piping
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this beautiful sheepskin leather design armchair with a luxurious finish and dark brown piping.
This elegant sheepskin leather armchair is a great addition to almost...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Richard Ginori Italian White
Gold Coffee or Tea Cup, circa 1960s, 8 Avail
Located in New York, NY
Very beautiful vintage Italian white porcelain with gold gilt coffee or tea cup(s) by designer Richard Ginori, Italy, circa mid-20th century, circa 1960s. Colors include: gold gilt a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Gold
Princess Margot Pendant Light with 1 light
By Villari
Located in Solagna, IT
The Princess Margot Pendant Light by Villari – a radiant celebration of Italian artistry, where timeless elegance meets the poetry of handcrafted porcelain. Entirely handmade and met...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Brass
Ettore Forti (xix-xx) chariot Race In The Circus Maximus", pastel and gouache
Located in Bilzen, BE
Ettore FORTI (XIX-XX) "Chariot race in the Circus Maximus" mixed technique on paper, signed lower right
Ettore or Eduardo Ettore Forti was an Italian painter, who was prolific in de...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Paper
Sheepskin Wingback Chair with Warm Tones and Black Piping
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this large and luxurious sheepskin wing chair featuring a beautiful warm color palette and finished with elegant nailhead trim and black piping. This stunning, spacio...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Antique Olive Planter, Italian, Terracotta, Garden Jardiniere, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique olive planter. An Italian, terracotta garden jardiniere urn, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Delightfully weathered Continental charm, with evoca...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Roman Painted and Gilded Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant, Roman, hand carved, painted and gilded framed mirror with faux marble finish. Original mirror glass has age-appropriate spotting and light loss of silvering to plate.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Paint
19th Century Framed Relief Sculpture, Inspired by the style of Clodion
Located in NICE, FR
This large plaster relief was inspired by Claude Michel Clodion's fresco and was crafted in the workshops of the Louvre Museum in Paris in the lat...
Category
19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Plaster
$1,921 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Bronze and Iron X Scissor Armchairs, by David Marshall
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of bronze and iron Dante curule armchairs, by David Marshall
X or scissors Roman inspired chair in iron and bronze, not foldable
Seat is slightly curved made of thick and robust...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Bacchus, Plaster Statue, France, circa 1930
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful old plaster statue, in the neoclassical spirit, representing young Bacchus.
France, National Museums molding workshop, circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Large Scale Original Antique Grand Tour Print- Alexander The Great, 1776
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image of a bust of Alexander The Great
Copper-plate engravings
Published by Monaldini, Rome, 1776
Good quality wove paper
Free shipping
Category
1770s Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Plaster
21st Century Studio Irvine Concrete Circular Dining Table Red Cement Handmade
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 Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Roman Scene Frieze wall sculpture
Located in Pueblo, CO
Beautiful vintage Roman chariot scene - large plaster wall hanging Frieze, with chariot, horses, soldier, and angel relief with a peach color finish. ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Plaster
$895 Sale Price
25% Off
Bronze model of Diana the Huntress
Located in London, GB
A bronze model of Diana the Huntress, French, c.1900, after the original by Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828).
Category
20th Century French Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Ancient Roman Bronze Handle or Artifact
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An antique or ancient Roman bronze element.
This piece was an element of a vase or possibly handle to something larger.
It has the head of...
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic Vase by Bottega Vignoli Hand-Painted Italian Majolica Contemporary
Located in London, GB
Roma vase, full-fire reduction faience earthenware (majolica) 40cm height 20cm diameter, unique piece, 2020.
Bottega Vignoli is a brand of artistic ceramics based in Faenza, one of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
$3,057 Sale Price
20% Off
Tall Black Metal Candlestick Lamp on Tripod Base/ Black RH Linen Drum Shade
Located in Malibu, CA
Classical style table lamp with brass base and hand painted in enamel over glass column.
Optional shade available; additional charge.
Shade:
Base size 11"
Top Dia 5.5"
Height 10"
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rare Victorian Hand-Painted Italian Venetian Uplighter Floor Standing Lamp
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare hand-painted Victorian Italian Venetian floor standing uplighter conversion
Originally designed for Victorian candlesticks buts ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Gold Frame Portrait Medallions of the Seven Caesars
Located in New York, NY
These oval medallions, sold individually, feature profile portraits of seven Roman Caesars rendered in low relief against a textured background. Each medallion is inscribed with the ...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Resin
Pair of 20th Century Vintage Christopher Wray, Lamps Depicting Roman Women
Located in Southall, GB
Pair of 20th century vintage Christopher Wray plaster figural lamps depicting Roman women, signed by artist. M. Osman.
Category
20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Italian White Glazed Porcelain Urn Vase Glased Porcelain by Bassano, circa 1930
By Bassano
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Italian White Glazed Porcelain Urn Vessel or Vase Glased Porcelain by Bassano, circa 1930.
Category
20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$286 Sale Price
20% Off
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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