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
Signed Antique English Oak Joint Stool / Stool from the 17th Century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this charming and versatile signed antique English oak joint stool / stool / side table from the 17th century.
This delightful antique English joint stool / stool / sid...
Category
17th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique French Country Chestnut Dining Table, Early 19th Century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this beautiful and original antique French country dining table made of chestnut wood, dating from the early 19th century. The table is fitted with two practical drawers...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood, Chestnut
Antique Italian Cherrywood Sofa
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Cherry wood center sofa, early '900.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cherry
$1,673 Sale Price
22% Off
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...
Category
19th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Rush, Wood
Two Piece Collection of Ermanno Nason Scavo Glass
Located in New York, NY
Two vases by Nason for Cenedese, Ca 1970's. Both in perfect condition Dimensions in listing are for taller vase, smaller vase as follows. 7"- H x 9"- W x 3.5"-m open at top. Classic...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Glass
French Rattan Vintage Design Armchair from the 1950s
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this luxurious French rattan vintage design armchair from the 1950s.
This stunning and elegant vintage rattan armchair is a true eye-catcher, if you ask us. Not only...
Category
1950s Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Antique English Oak Food Cupboard from the Late 18th / Early 19th Century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this very beautiful antique English oak food cupboard / pantry cabinet from the late 18th / early 19th century.
What do we mean when we talk about timeless antiques?...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
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 Furniture
Materials
Wood
Cosimo Colombini Engravings, c.1760s
Located in Savannah, GA
Cosimo Colombini engravings of antique gems with hand-coloring, circa 1760s.
sight: 6 ¾ by 9 ¾ inches
frame: 12 ½ by 15 ½ inches
Category
1760s Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
$700 / set
Rococo Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Satyr Figurals Mantel Clock
Located in Germantown, MD
A clean Rococo-style gilt bronze figural mantel clock. The clock is a late 19th-century piece, featuring cherubs / satyrs.
The style is characterized by elaborate scrollwork, foliag...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Bronze, Ormolu
Sheepskin Leather Club Chair in a Cognac Tone
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this sheepskin leather club chair in a beautiful warm cognac color with a lovely patina. This chair has a rich, inviting appearance thanks to its deep, warm tones. Ov...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Carrara Marble Head In Antique Style
Located in Charmes, FR
18th century or older sculpted marble head? mounted on a contemporary iron base in good condition
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
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 Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Large Weathered Iron Garden Statue of Mercury
Hermes
the Winged Messenger
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large weathered iron garden statue of mercury (Hermes) the winged messenger
The statue is very heavy it is almost 4ft tall and made in Iron, it ...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique 18th century English side table/dresser made of oak
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This exceptional side table / dresser is a true showpiece for any lover of antiques and interiors! It can be easily placed in both classic and modern interiors. The piece dates from ...
Category
18th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
Pair Garden Vases in Vicenza Stone, 1960
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful pair garden vases in original Vicenza stone.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Stone
$11,474 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Italian Marble Pedestal Table, Porto Guaro Rosso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite Marble Table that detaches in three pieces, the table top, the stand and the base. Italian marble artisan from the Porto Guaro Rosso di Levenza aria .
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Vintage Flying Cherub, Italian, Plaster, Classical, Romantic, Putto Figure, 1980
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage flying cherub. An Italian, plaster putto figure with leather hanging strap, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. A decorative accent piece, ideal for suspen...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Head of Medusa - gorgon Greek mythology - made in Italy
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Head of Medusa, the most famous gorgon in Greek mythology.
Made from a mixture of marble powder and polyester resin, called reconstituted marble.
dall'aspetto , molto simile al vero ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Composition
A fine pair of 19th c Classical bronzes by Henry Bonnard Bronze Co 1889
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and rare pair of 19th century Classical Roman bronze heads of Ajax and Minerva. Done by famed American company Henry Bonnard Bronze Co . This com...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique English Floor Lamp from the Early 1900s
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this beautiful antique English floor lamp from the early 1900s in Japanese style with unique painted details.
This stunning an...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Oak Wainscot Chair / Side Chair from the 17th Century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this beautiful and stately antique oak Wainscot chair / side chair from the 17th century with a warm finish.
This magnificent ant...
Category
17th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
Pair of Fine Engravings of City of Rome, Italy, Matted, Printed in 1816
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of rare and quite beautiful pair of engravings of the city of Rome, printed in 1816. Both are printed from original copper plate.
Custom handmade French mat in the 18th centu...
Category
1810s Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Paper
$360 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Busto imperatore romano Adriano - materiale composito polvere marmo
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Busto di Adriano imperatore romano.
realizzato con impasto di polvere di marmo e resina poliestere, detto marmo ricostituito.
dall'aspetto , molto simile al vero marmo, solo un poco ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Other
Venetian Villas Michelangelo Muraro by Paolo Marton
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Venetian Villas Hardcover by Michelangelo Muraro (Author), Paolo Marton (Photographer).
Large heavy beautiful hardcover coffee table book.
A meticulously detailed survey of nearly 80...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Paper
Life Size 19th Century Italian White Marble Sculpture Titled "The Wrestlers"
Located in Tarzana, CA
This exceptional 19th century Italian hand carved marble group titled: 'The Wrestlers' was carved after a Greek original of the 3rd century BCE.
This impressive statue depicts two na...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
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 Furniture
Materials
Wood
Small rug with a pattern – 38x30cm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered: this very small, charming Oriental decorative rug with a lovely pattern, measuring 38x30 cm. Let your home shine with this beautiful rug. It features lovely colors and stunn...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Pietro Bazzanti 19th Century Italian Carrara Marble Bust of Roman Woman
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Pietro Bazzanti 19th Century Italian Carrara Marble Bust of Roman Woman
Dimensions : 31" Tall X 24" Wide X 10" Deep
This gorgeous marble bust was made by Pietro Bazzanti (1842-1881...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
19th Century Italian Architectural Corinthian Wood Columns on Stone Base - Pair
Located in Firenze, IT
This tall pair of Italian 19th century Louis XVI style hand carved walnut architectural columns with Corinthian capitals and stone base boasts a fluted and slender body crowned with ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Stone, Sandstone
$7,978 Sale Price
25% Off
Roman Marble Trapezophorus circa 1st-2nd Century A.D
Located in Madrid, ES
A Roman marble trapezophorus in the Form of a Barbarian Dacian young figure.
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.
Measure: height 24 1/4 inches (62 cm).
Property from Mr. Radu Moldovan, Skokie, Illinois
Provenance:
B.C. Holland Gallery...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
A Weathered Cast Stone Classical Corinthian Column Pedestal
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Weathered Cast Stone Classical Corinthian Column Pedestal
A Superb Fluted Classical Column Pedestal, the pedestal is made in Cast Stone and has a weathered surface
The Column is 3...
Category
Mid-20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
Large Brass Horse Head Lamp "Caballinus"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Superb quality lamp featuring a heavy cast brass sculpture of a Roman-style horse head. Brass plaque attached to wooden base is engraved with the word CABALLINUS, horse in latin. Ver...
Category
1970s American Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Campania Cast Stone Torsos Male and Female
By Campania International
Located in Newtown, CT
Pair of Campania Cast Stone male and female Torsos. Distressed look, the date from around 2000. They are 30" high x 14' wide by about 12" deep. bases are 10" x 12". the male figu...
Category
Early 2000s Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
Antique English hooded lambing chair from the 18th century with hood shape
Located in Harderwijk, NL
A perfect addition for the lover of special antiques! This original 18th-century English hooded lambing chair with hood shape can be easily placed in both classic and modern interior...
Category
18th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood
Italian baroque style Mirror with hand-carved gilt details, aged mirror glass
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful ebonized hardwood frame with 22-karat water gilded leaf details and
a lovely crown. The mirror is probably from the late 1970s-early 1980s.
Category
1980s American Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Lacquer, Giltwood
$2,000 Sale Price
60% Off
Cowhide Leather Club Chair in English Style
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this charming cowhide leather club armchair in English style with a fixed seat cushion and a beautiful patina. This leather club chair fits easily into both classic a...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Vintage Bronze Soilder Statue - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This pair of cast metal knight figures exudes old-world grandeur, each standing tall in intricately detailed armor with a raised flag bearing a heraldic crest. Their mirrored stances...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Metal
$895 / set
Bronze figure of Augustus after Roman period original
Located in London, GB
Known as the ‘Augustus of Prima Porta,’ the original bronze version of this sculpture was created c. 20 BCE. That original has been lost since antiquity but is known today from a mar...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Roman Bronze Ring – 1st Century AD
Located in Madrid, ES
An interesting Roman ring from the 1st century AD, cast in bronze and decorated with an engraved motif of two fish facing each other, a common symbol in the ancient world, associated...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large Meissen Porcelain Figurine
Dancing Vestal Virgin
By E.J. Haenel, Ca 1880
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent large and rare Meissen figurine from the 19th century:
Fully sculpted porcelain figurine of an antique-style young beauty standing in a dancing pose in an elaborately pleat...
Category
1880s German Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Very Large Mechanical Tapestry Decorated with Undergrowth and Castles
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very large mechanical tapestry decorated with undergrowth and castles, made in France circa 1930.
very beautiful colors, very fresh.
2 Tapestry a...
Category
1930s French Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Sheepskin Leather Wingback Chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered: this comfortable sheepskin leather wingback armchair with a beautiful warm colour palette and refined stitching on the sides. This luxurious wingback chair, crafted from she...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Antique French round gold-coloured side table with a marble top
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this antique French round gold-colored brocante side table with a marble top.
How nice is this French round antique side table? It features a gold-coloured wooden frame...
Category
19th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Bordeaux Red Cowhide Leather Wingback Chair in English Style
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered for sale is this beautiful and comfortable Bordeaux red wingback chair in English style, boasting a stunning patina.
This luxurious and comfortable wingback chair is crafted ...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Set of 2 antique French hall benches for the dining table
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this set of 2 stylish antique French hall benches for the dining table. Lovers of charming and warm interiors have known for years that a bench is always a beautiful ...
Category
19th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Wood
A 19th C. Italian Carrara Marble Statue of Dancing Faun by A. Frilli, Firenze
Located in New York, NY
A Life-Size Italian 19th Century Carrara Marble Statue of a Dancing Faun with Cymbals signed by A. Frilli, Firenze. This piece is after the original model by Massimiliano Soldani (I...
Category
1880s Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Green Cowhide Leather and Wooden Side / Dining / Desk Chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered: this charming green cowhide leather and wooden side / dining / desk chair in English style.
This wonderful leather chair features a fantastic green color and can be easily ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather, Wood
Ancient Roman Marble Inscribed Panel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and masterfully carved dedicatory plaque, this marble panel features an inscription executed on a piece of warm brown marble with touches of creme, tan, and caramel highl...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Vase made of marble Breccia Princess h 60 cm with lid
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Vase, Urn , Medicean Vase , Marble Urn , Furnishing Vase, Chalice , cup, Classic Vase, Roman Vase, Cinerary Urn.
Lathe-turned Breccia Marble Princess vase complete with lid and drill...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
Vintage Urn Planter, Italian, Terracotta, Patio Jardiniere, Mid Century, C.1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage urn planter. An Italian, terracotta patio jardiniere, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. A charmingly Italianate planter, presenting classic form and decor...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Wingback chair made of sheep leather with black piping in good condition
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This stunning sheepskin leather wingback armchair, in a beautiful large size, is a stylish and comfortable addition to any interior. The refined finish with black piping and decorati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Antique Diskobolos Sculpture of Alabaster and Marble
By G. Ruggeri
Located in Buxton, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Sculpture of Diskobolos
The sculpture is carved from Alabaster with a Marble Base
Signed - G.Ruggeri
Circa 1950 - 1970
Italian Origin
Dimens...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Marble inkwell Souvenir of the Grand Tour Rome late 18th century
Located in Pistoia, IT
Capital-shaped white marble inkwell, souvenir of the Grand Tour, Roman workshop, late 18th century.
Rome was considered the stop par excellence of the Grand Tour, as it represente...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble
English Wedgwood Tea Set Etruscan Empire Creamware Porcelain Turquoise 15 pcs
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Beautiful English porcelain - Wedgwood Bone China Tea Set
Decorated in the coveted Etruscan Empire style.
The fine bone china body is adorned with a...
Category
20th Century English Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Roman Turquoise-Blue Glass Cup
Located in London, GB
This vibrant, exquisitely well-preserved piece of Roman glassware, with a gently flared lip and cone-shaped foot, was hand blown 2000 years ago. Its maker, evidently an artisan of pa...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Glass
Neoclassical Romanesque Bronze Female Form Sculptures with Marble Bases
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous pair of antique golden cast bronze roman women on newly fabricated marble bases. They are hollow and the water jugs are open so they can be used to display an arrangement wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Cowhide Leather English-Style Club Chair in Light Cognac Color
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this well-preserved cowhide leather English-style club armchair in a light cognac color. This leather club chair in light cognac is easy to integrate into both classi...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Vintage Bronze Classical Putti Cherubs Holding Fish Fountain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage lost wax cast bronze Roman style fountain from the mid 20th century.
Three Putti Cherubs holding fish. Water comes from fishes mouth and drips to a bowl that then creates a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$7,560 Sale Price
25% Off
Ceramic glazed mask -Satyr_made in Italy
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Satyr, ceramic satyr, ceramic maskerone
Glazed satyr maskerone -wall maskerone - hand molded on refractory ceramic, decorated , glazed
dimensions: h 29 x 18 x 9 cm kg 1.4
original c...
Category
2010s Italian Classical Roman Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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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