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
Antique English drop-leaf joint stool made of oak from the 18th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This charming and timeless English antique side table / joint stool comes from the 18th century and is made of oak. This subtle antique item has a beautiful patina and can be easily ...
Category
18th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
21St Century Studio Irvine Fusto Rectangular Dining Table Red Brick 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 Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Framed Contemporary Artist study of Adam after Michelang
s "Creation of Adam"
Located in Rümmingen, BW
This painting may display signs of aging, such as paper discoloration, tears, folds, and other imperfections.
Classical Male Figure Drawing – Fra...
Category
Late 20th Century German Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Paper, Paint
21st Century Studio Irvine Concrete Circular Dining Table Silver 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
Antique English Windsor stool from the 18th century with a great patina
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This charming and subtle antique English Windsor stool from the 18th century is an elegant addition to almost any interior. In addition to serving as a seat, it can also be easily us...
Category
18th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood
21st Century, Studio Irvine Fusto Bookcase Mod.i Concrete Bookshelf Ink Cement
Located in Rome, Lazio
Bookcase 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 eight different co...
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Concrete
$13,215 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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 Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Wood
21st Century Studio Irvine Betti Mod.II Coffee Side Table 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, t...
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Metal
21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Bookcase Mod.I Concrete Bookshelf Cream Cement
Located in Rome, Lazio
Bookcase 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 eight different co...
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Concrete
$13,215 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Corinthian Order Portland Stone Capital
Located in London, GB
An English, Corinthian Order pilaster capital carved in Portland Stone, likely mid-nineteenth century. Provenance unknown. Attractively weathered throughout.
Category
19th Century British Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Limestone
21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Bookcase Mod.I Concrete Bookshelf Grey Cement
Located in Rome, Lazio
Bookcase 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 eight different co...
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Concrete
$13,215 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Early 20C Medici Print of Putti Under a Vine
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A GLORIOUS & RARE Early 20C Medici Print of ‘Putti Under a Vine’.
From the very early 20th Century, circa 1911.
Framed and sold by Foster Bro...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Paper
Unique Denmark Made Classical Roman Wall Clock with Sculptures and Flowers
Located in Lisse, NL
Tasteful and unique wooden wall clock with sculptural front.
The magnificent front of this midcentury era wall clock is entirely hand carved out of solid wood. It is difficult to se...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Needlepoint Nude Venus after Rokeby Venus
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful needlepoint nude. After Rokebay Venus. From an estate out of Miami, Fl.
Category
20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Yarn
Antique Repro of Ancient Roman Bronze Oil Lamp, Annum Novum Faustum Felicem
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Antique reproduction of ancient oil lamp. Manufactured in Italy during the mid-late 19th century. Its composed of patinated bronze with great detailin...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Side Console Table Concrete Cement Powder Beige
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 Furniture
Materials
Concrete
21century Studio Irvine Betti Mod.II Coffee Side Table in Concrete Green 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 Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Metal
21st Century Studio Irvine Betti Coffee Side Table Mod.I 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 Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Metal
21st Century Studio Irvine Betti Concrete Stool in Brick Red Cement Handmade
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 Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Metal
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut, Burl
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Stone, Wrought Iron
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Italian Scavo Corroso Aquamarine Glass Urn Vase
Located in New York, NY
Large Italian Scavo Corroso glass urn vase with 2 handles and gorgeous raised wave design surrounding the middle. Mesmerising to look at!
This piece evo...
Category
20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
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 Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Metal
19th Century Antique Persian Tabriz
By Hadji Jalili
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite finely woven late 19th century Persian Tabriz.
7'8'' x 11'1''
Since the middle of the 19th century, Tabriz has lead a resurgence in Persian carpet-weaving both for domest...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wool
$20,000 Sale Price
23% Off
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 Furniture
Materials
Concrete
French Porcelain Bust of Classical Male
Located in Houston, TX
French porcelain bust of a classical male.
This vintage French porcelain bust sculpture is mounted on a marble base and dates to the 1940s.
...
Category
1940s French Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Side Console Table Concrete Cement Ink Grey
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 Furniture
Materials
Concrete
21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Side Console Table Concrete Cement Brick Red
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 Furniture
Materials
Concrete
21st Century Studio Irvine Fusto Side Console Table Concrete Cement Silver Grey
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 Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Italian gilt bronze stool from the 1960s in the Lombard style
Located in Cantù, IT
Italian gilded bronze stool from the 1960s in the Lombard style
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Mid century vintage hand-painted Italian pottery urn with lid.
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid century vintage hand painted pottery urn with lid. This hand painted classical Italian urn has beautiful tones of chocolate brown, Amber and cream. This urn with lid wa...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Small Marble Bust of Dante, Italy
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small Italian Marble Bust of Dante, circa 1900.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Puer Mingens, Charming Garden Sculpture in Vicenza Stone, 1960
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful garden sculpture in original Vicenza stone carved by one of the most appreciated artists of the genre.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Stone
$8,598 Sale Price
20% Off
Zabihi Collection Turkish Antique Oushak Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A truly divine antique Oushak masterpiece. Two identical scrolls in between an irregular set of palmettes running through coral ground with a delightful s...
Category
19th Century Turkish Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Italian Oil on Canvas Portrait Painting of a Boy, Early 20th Century
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning antique portrait painting of a young boy
Signed Mary E. Southard
Italy, Early 20th Century
Oil paint on canvas, presented in a giltwood frame
Measures: 18"W x 2.5"D x ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Early 20th Century Byzantine Female Icon Gold Painting
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Gold Byzantine Wall Art Female Icon
11.5tall x 9.75w x 1d inches Art 9.5 x 7.75
Preowned Unrestored original Vintage Condition.
Minor losses and fading. Distress.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Marble high-relief -Rape of Proserpine -made in Italy
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Sculpture, high relief, bas-relief, ancient Roman bust, Roman art, high relief battle, classical art, Greek art, bust, white Carrara marble, classical sculpture, carved high relief, ...
Category
1990s European Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
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 Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Lion Sculpture in Glazed Terracotta, Romanesque Style, Early 20th Century
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Majestic large lion sculpture in white glazed earthenware, crafted in the early 20th century and reflecting an exquisite Romanesque style. This pi...
Category
Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Bust Apollon
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful glazed terracotta bust of Apollon. This beautiful and elegant off-white bust made in Spain around the 50’s will be a prominent element of your dec...
Category
20th Century Spanish Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Plaster
$668 Sale Price
20% Off
Anton Pieck
Roman
Pencil Drawing
Located in Tilburg, NL
Pencil drawing of a Roman man by Anton Pieck (1895-1987).
When viewed up close the craftsmanship of Anton Pieck is obvious. He was a highly skilled arti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut, Paper
1970s Handcrafted Black Marquina Marble Table Centerpiece, Fruit Bowl or Planter
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and multi-purpose, Italian marble tazza or deep bowl in a Roman Classical style.
This remarkable centerpiece of classical beauty and elegance is one of the most striking an...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
French Academic Drawing of a Classical Roman
Located in Houston, TX
French academic drawing of a classical Roman. This handsome framed French drawing of a classical Roman figure was created by a talented artist ...
Category
1920s French Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Grand Tour Ornately Cast
The Dying Gaul
Italian Bronze Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very ornately cast bronze sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have been done in Italy in approximately 1900, in the Classical Roman style. This figurative study depicts the famous Classical Roman sculpture known as 'The Dying Gaul...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Bronze Statuette of the Belvedere Antinous, Italian, 19th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The gilt bronze figure of Antinous is mounted on a circular gilt bronze socle set on an hexagonal gilt bronze plinth attached to a wood base.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$640 Sale Price
28% Off
Small Classical Roman Cast Bronze Putto Statue
Located in Sheffield, MA
A 7 3/4" high petite statue of a young male figure sculpture on 3" x 3" stand -- this 19th century Italian bronze putto is partially covered with a cloth ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Mid-century vintage cobalt blue and gold Italian porcelain jars
Located in Allentown, PA
Presenting a pair of exceptional Italian porcelain jars with lids. This pair of jars have a deep cobalt blue glaze with cream and gold accents. This fine pair of porcelain jars were ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 20th Century Roman Tulip Fluted Brass Candlesticks
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of 20th Century Tulip Fluted Brass Candlesticks
Measures 35" in width, 5" in depth and 16.5" in height.
Category
20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Southern European Chestnut Coffee Table from the 18th Century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this characterful antique Southern European chestnut coffee table from the 18th century with a drawer.
How fantastic is this 18th-century Southern European coffee table...
Category
18th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood, Chestnut
Square Art Deco design side/coffee table
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This beautiful Art Deco table is from the top Dutch brand Schuitema, from the Decoforma series. It features a stunning design and is made from very high-quality materials. This table...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood
A Petite Corinthian Column Brass Floor Lamp A lovely design
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Petite Corinthian Column Brass Floor Lamp
A lovely design it has a decorative stepped square base and a central Corinthian column also in brass
The lamp is in good condition with...
Category
1920s Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid-century vintage white and gold German porcelain classical urn/vase
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a handsome large mid-century vintage white and gold German porcelain urn. This urn features a 22 karat gold glaze to the handles and around the base with a white glaze to the...
Category
1950s German Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Beautiful
Beveled Wall Mirror in Gilt Bronze Frame w. Eternal Flame Torchères
Located in Lisse, NL
Aesthetically beautiful and romantically meaningful, antique French mirror.
The way in which an individual looks at anything in life can learn you much about them. Most people who...
Category
Early 20th Century French Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large Italian Grand Tour Style Mixed Marble Emperor Wall Plaque
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large heavy, approximately 300 pound, Italian Grand Tour Style Mixed Marble Round Emperor Wall Plaque. This plaque depicts the Roman emperor Vespasian. The mixed marble refers to a c...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Matching Pair of Handcarved Italian Alabaster Horses
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely matching pair of handcarved Italian Alabaster horses.
Mid 20th century circa 1960.
Pair of hand-carved horses that look like ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Italian Pair of Corinthian Burl Bookends, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Classic pair of Mid-Century Italian Bronze and Burlwood Bookends. These handcrafted bookends would certainly accentuate your home on a bookcase, table, or desk.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Aurora Engraving after Guido Reni Fresco by R.S. Morghen, c.1787
Located in Savannah, GA
Raffaello Sanzio Morghen
(Italian, 1758-1833)
Apollo in his Chariot preceded by Aurora, engraving after Guido Reni, c.1787. A rare original engraving with most examples being housed in museum collections.
Apollo on his chariot bringing light to Aurora, surrounded by maidens or the Hours. Phosphorus in putto form personifying the morning star holds a torch lighting...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Paper
Large Scavo Vase Attributed to Rigattieri for Seguso
By Scavo Corroso, Vittorio Rigattieri
Located in New York, NY
Scavo, Corroso bottle of Classical Roman form, produced in the 1980s by Seguso. This example is in perfect condition, unsigned.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
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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