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
Sheepskin Art Deco Armchair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this stylish sheepskin Art Deco armchair with a timeless design and character.
This armchair is made from sheepskin leather and finished with classic decorative stu...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
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 Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
20th Century White and Brown Roman Coptic Design North Africa Rug, circa 1900s
Located in Firenze, IT
Carpet in natural knotted wool with symmetrical knot, handicraft production of North Africa.
The design of this rug reproduces a late Roman (Coptic) fabric. The drawing refers to ve...
Category
Early 20th Century North African Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Large Rug with Fine Pattern and Beautiful Colors – 341x242 cm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this stylish and large Oriental rug featuring a fine pattern and beautiful colors, measuring 341x242 cm.
Let your home shine with the charm of this stunning piece. ...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Screen of Paintings of Saint Peter
s Square in Rome, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Screen of Paintings of Saint Peter's Square in Rome, 20th Century.
Screen with six oil on canvas paintings of Saint Peter's Square in Rome, 20th cen...
Category
20th Century European Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Rug with Fine Pattern and Beautiful Colors – 291x199 cm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this large Oriental-style rug with a fine pattern and beautiful colors, measuring 291x199 cm.
Let your home shine with this stunning rug. It features elegant colors ...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Head Julius Caesar carved on white Carrara marble - made in Italy
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Julius Caesar sculpture, Caesar head sculpture, Sculpture, Male head, classical art, Greek art, Julius Caesar art , white Carrara marble, classical sculpture,
Portrait head of Juliu...
Category
1990s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
4er Set Neobarock Stühle Historismus Leder antik Stuhl Gründerzeit
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes antikes 4er Set Esszimmerstühle aus der Gründerzeit zum Verkauf an. Die Stühle verfügen über aufwendige Schnitzereien und sind mit hellem Leder bezogen.
...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rug/Carpet with Pink and Red – 298x201 cm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this charming oriental style rug/carpet featuring beautiful shades of dusty pink and red, measuring 298x201 cm.
Brighten up your home with this stunning piece. It boas...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Large Vintage Wool Rug – 350x250cm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this large vintage wool rug in an Oriental style, featuring calm, muted colors, measuring 350x250 cm.
Let your home shine with the charm of this beautiful piece. It...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Classic antique style cup -turned in white Carrara marble -made Italy
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Marble bowl, antique classical bowl, sculpture, marble, marble furniture, marble fruit bowl, white marble bowl, Carrara marble bowl, classical bowl.
Classical-style cup hand-turned o...
Category
1990s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Cowhide Leather Club Chair in English Style
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this stylish and timeless brown cowhide leather club armchair in classic English style with luxurious detailing. This leather club chair fits effortlessly into both c...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Hand-knotted rug with patterns and colors – 244x139cm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered: this hand-knotted Oriental rug with beautiful patterns and colors, measuring 244x139 cm.
Let your home shine with this stunning rug. It features rich colors and exquisite de...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Textile
Subtle Decorative Rug / Runner in Blue and Beige Tones – 67x30cm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this subtle decorative rug / runner in beautiful blue and beige tones, measuring 67x30cm. Let your home shine with the charm of this elegant piece. With its lovely co...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Rug in Pink and Dark Blue with a Stunning Pattern – 240x170 cm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this beautiful rug in mainly pink and dark blue with a stunning pattern, measuring 240x170 cm.
Let your home shine with this gorgeous rug!
It features lovely colors and...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Good Pair Brass Corinthian Column Lamps
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very nice pair of brass column lamps with marble bases, rewired and ready to use. In overall very good condition.
26" high
6.5" square
35" high with shades
Free Delivery To UK Ma...
Category
Early 20th Century English Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
$1,232 / set
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 Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Clear Marbro Amphora Murano Table Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
Extraordinary example of Marbro lamps in urn design mounted on square chrome base. Two sockets. Shade NOT included.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Set of 2 wall sconces by Venini attr. to Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Set of 2 wall sconces from Venini in the form of torches. Opaline glass and brass holders. Original wiring. Design attributed to Fulvio Bianconi. Height: 38 cm Depth (from wall): 25 ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bronze Figure of Cupid, a Goose Under His Arm
Located in Montreal, QC
A figure of a nude, winged boy (Cupid), carrying a goose under his left arm. The source for this sculpture is a two-foot high bronze fountain figure...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Large Brass Corinthian Column Table Lamp This is a very attractive piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Brass Corinthian Column Table Lamp
This is a very attractive piece, the lamp has a single fluted column set on a very attractive stepped base
This is an attractive piece with...
Category
1960s Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Brass
Maestro Imperio Rossi, Vintage Murano Millefiori Art Glass Vase, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Dimensions:
Height 18-3/4 inches
Diameter 8-3/4 inches
Found in the middle section of the vase’ neck, there is a round glass medallion with letter “m”, indented into it for Maestro Imperio Rossi...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Glass
Hand-Knotted Square Rug with Red Tones – 63x61 cm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this hand-knotted, square oriental decorative rug in beautiful shades of red, measuring 63x61 cm. Brighten up your home with this stunning piece, featuring vibrant co...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Pier Gustafson Original Art, Fountain Pen Series for Boston Pen Show
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing whimsical painting of a discus thrower is a coin filler. The artist, Pier Gustafson, thought it would be fun to replace Fountain Pens in pl...
Category
1990s American Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Teak
Pier Gustafson Original Pen Series for Boston Pen Fair Wall Art
Located in North Miami, FL
This amazing whimsical painting of The Tomb represents the 3 Major Pen manufacturers. The artist, Pier Gustafson, thought it would be fun to replace fou...
Category
1990s American Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Teak, Acrylic, Canvas
Single Column French Brass Table Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Single Column French Brass Table Lamp
This unusual Lamp is set on a stepped base and comes with its original tall hand made lampshade.
The lamp i...
Category
1920s Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brass Table Lamp with Italian Classical Mask and Mounts to the Base
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Brass Table Lamp with Italian Classical Mask and Mounts to the Base
This lamp is made in brass and it has a shaped bulbous column with classical Italian chased decorative mounts
The...
Category
1920s Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Vintage Rug/Carpet with Dark Blue and Pink Tones 328x238 cm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this large vintage Kirman rug/carpet featuring predominantly dark blue and pink tones with beautiful patterns, measuring 328x238 cm.
Bring warmth and charm to your ...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Carved Painted and Gilt Wood Column Display Pedestal
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Carved painted and gilt wood column display pedestal
The column is set on a square base, the central column is deeply reeded and supports a square platform top
The column is in t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Paint
Subtle Colorful Rug with Beautiful Patterns – 124x74cm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Let your home shine with this stunning rug. It features lovely colors and exquisite details. These types of rugs are not only a sought-after item for the living room but also a great...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Rug with Colors and Patterns – 299x200 cm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this luxurious Oriental-style rug, featuring stunning colors and intricate patterns, measuring 299x200 cm.
Add a touch of brilliance to your home with this elegant ...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Large Rug with Motifs – 340x240cm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this very beautiful and large Oriental rug featuring stunning colors and elegant motifs, measuring 340x240 cm.
Let your home shine with this eye-catching piece, ful...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Characterful Dark Sheepskin Leather Club Chair with Black Piping
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This stunning sheepskin leather club chair is a perfect addition for those who appreciate furniture with a strong character. Its dark color, distinctive armrests, and refined black p...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Very Comfortable Sheepskin Leather Armchair in a Beautiful Dark Warm Color
Located in Harderwijk, NL
For those who want to relax in classic charm and comfort, this sheepskin leather armchair is the perfect addition. Its stunning dark warm color and buttoned backrest give it the belo...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Italian Marble Sculpture of a Dog, Circa 1900
Located in Nantucket, MA
The antique sculpture portrays a mastiff, sitting upright in an attentive pose with ears cocked, head canted, and mouth open. Hand carved from a block of green marble, unsigned. The...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
$1,706 Sale Price
25% Off
Rug with Pink and Blue Tones – 302x208 cm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this Oriental-style rug featuring beautiful colors, including pink and blue, measuring 302x208 cm. Let your home shine with this stunning piece. It showcases vibrant ...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Subtle Wool Rug in Dark Blue – 139x66 cm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Let your home shine with this beautiful rug. It features lovely colors and stunning details. These types of rugs are not only a sought-after item for the living room but also a great...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wool
Subtle Rug with Beautiful Light Colors – 178x96 cm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Brighten up your home with this beautiful rug, featuring soft, light colors and refined details. Rugs like this are not only popular in living rooms, but also make a wonderful additi...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Corinthian Column Table Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Corinthian column table lamp
This is a very attractive piece the column is decorated with swags and acanthus leaves and is set on a stepped and scroll footed base, the lamp has a crackle patinated finish which resembles old brass
This is a very attractive piece and very heavy, it has a faux suede lamp shade...
Category
1960s Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Paint
Dark Blue Runner – 283x105cm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this primarily dark blue Oriental runner measuring 283x105cm, featuring stunning colors and intricate patterns.
Brighten up your home with this beautiful rug. It display...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Midcentury Murano Revival Glass Lamped Vase
Located in London, GB
A twin handled murano glass vase in Roman blue, speckled with Venetian green and iridescent finish to surface, now mounted as a lamp.
Italian, Mid Twentieth Century
.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Sculpture Woman in Bronze and Marble Guss Wollenbergu Schuttz
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sculpture Woman in Bronze and Marble
Guss Wollenbergu Schuttz
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1990s Bust of Roman General Hand Carved in Carrara White and Alicante Red Marble
Located in Marbella, ES
1990s bust of a Roman general, hand carved by craftsmen using Carrara white marble for the head and Alicante red for the toga, where the white and red contrast give movement and real...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Charming and Characterful Subtly Patinated Sheepskin Leather Armchair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This charming and subtle sheepskin leather armchair is full of character and features lovely details. It is a timeless gem that will feel at home in almost any interior. The armchair...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
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 Furniture
Materials
Travertine
$14,375 / item
Well-Carved Pair of Italian Romanesque Style Gray Painted Wooden Masks now Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A well-carved and stylized pair of Italian Romanesque style gray painted wooden masks now mounted as lamps; each bearded face surrounded by thick curl...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Beautiful Colorful Vintage Rug with Stunning Pattern – 280x145 cm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Brighten up your home with this beautiful vintage rug. It features rich colors and gorgeous details. Rugs like this are not only a popular choice for the living room, but also a grea...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Large Marble Corinthian Column Table Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very Tall Marble Corinthian Column Table Lamp
This is very heavy piece it is made in solid marble and brass, the lamp has a single fluted mar...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Hand-Knotted Subtle Colorful Rug with Beautiful Pattern – 108x50 cm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Let your home shine with this beautiful rug. It features lovely colors and stunning details. These types of rugs are not only a sought-after item for the living room but also a great...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Plaster Skinned Anatomical Figure, circa 1900s, Ellegible Signature
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Plaster Skinned Anatomical Figure, circa 1900s, Ellegible Signature
Category
Early 20th Century Andorran Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Black Cowhide Leather Aviator Armchair with a Sleek Design and Stylish Shape
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This rugged cowhide leather design armchair is a true eye-catcher with its stylish shape and sleek design. Don't miss your chance to bring this unique gem into your home!
It feature...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Large Bronze and Iron Urn Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
Large bronze and iron urn grate, Mid-20th century, the rim of the urn shaped basket with bronze bead detail and scrolled handles to either side, the plinth base with applied ram's he...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Iron
$4,131 Sale Price
40% Off
Italian Terracotta Table Lamp
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Italian terracotta table lamp, elegant in its essential simplicity.
It can be shipped anywhere from Italy, without the pulk of the hat which You can do as You want.
ref. nr. 2050 -
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of French Urns Set on Classical Column Pedestals
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of French Urns set on Classical column pedestals
This is an imposing pair of Classical tall lidded urns, they have the mask of a g...
Category
Mid-20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Bust of Carrera Marble and Honey Onyx
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Bust Roman Emperor, carrara marble and honey onyx.
Category
20th Century European Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Marble
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 Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,200 / set
20th Century Ionic Columns
Located in Southall, GB
A pair of 20th century gold gilded ionic columns with winged cherubs and fish scaled plinths. These classical columns are from the three orders beginning ...
Category
20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Resin
$3,442 / set
Decorative Art Tile, Roger Capron for Marazzi, Italy c. 1980
By Roger Capron
Located in St Ouen, FR
Unique decoration on earthenware made to order by the Artist for the famous Italian decorative ceramics firm Marazzi.
We offer a total of 3 tiles from this series of extremely rare u...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Terracotta Base for Vase or Statue or Lamp from Italy
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Tuscan terracotta base or little column with garland, suitable everywhere.
nr. 2048.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Sepia on Board by Tomas Rut after Michelangelo
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Hand-painted studies by Tomasz Rut (Polish, 1961- ) based on Michelangelo's Ignudi, 20 nude males as seen on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome, mixed-media; sepia crayon and...
Category
Late 20th Century American Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood
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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