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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.

Find a collection of Classical Roman decorative objects, tables, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Classical Roman
Swedish Ceramic Vase by Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950
Located in Bronx, NY
Sweden, 1950s ceramic vase by Gunnar Nylund, for Rörstrand in quartz green excellent condition and signed on the bottom.
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-19th Century French Bronze Figure of the Borghese Gladiator
Located in London, GB
A French bronze figure of the Borghese Gladiator, mid-19th century, cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne, after the antique. Base dimensions: 34.5cm...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Large Sheepskin Wingback Chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this large, generous sheepskin wingback armchair with warm tones and a beautiful patina. Crafted from sheepskin leather, this armchair exudes elegance through its s...
Category

20th Century Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Specimen Marble Busts of Caesars
Located in Richmond, VA
Incredible hand carved 19th century Italian specimen marble busts of Julius Caesar and Mark Anthony. The life like faces are impeccably carved in...
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Marble

Head of Hadrian carved on white Carrara marble -made in Italy
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Hadrian sculpture, Hadrian head sculpture, Sculpture, Male head, classical art, Greek art, Hadrian art, white Carrara marble, classical sculpture, Portrait head of Hadrian carved on...
Category

2010s Italian Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Marble

Tall Classical Alabaster Column Lamp w/ Gilded Base
Located in San Francisco, CA
A gorgeous, polished, alabaster lamp in the form of a column with an acanthus leaf adorned capital. With an elevated, square, gilt base and neck. Measures: 30” height x 6” x 6.25.”.
Category

Early 20th Century Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Hand Painted Ceramic Vase by Bottega Vignoli Italy Contemporary Majolica
Located in London, GB
Palmette Vase 2024, hand-painted majolica, fired in full fire-reduction Dimensions: 28 cm diameter x 36 cm height Unique piece Bottega Vignoli is a brand of artistic ceramics bas...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Majolica

Vintage Statue With Warrior on Horseback
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This dramatic sculpture depicts a triumphant mounted figure mid-charge, rendered in a weathered gray finish that echoes aged bronze. With one hand raised in victory and the other com...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Italian Savonarola Dante Or Curule Folding Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Stunning Italian iron Savonarola Dante chair also known as x chairs or Curule chairs. Featuring an iron frame that folds in a Campaign style with bronze-mounted finials. A sling back...
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Iron

Stucco head of a roman figure
Located in S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Stucco head of a Roman figure. Signed on the back (unknown). The head is separate from the base.
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Stucco

Beautiful Antique French Farmhouse Dining Table in Oak with 2 Drawers
Located in Harderwijk, NL
With its timeless appeal, this fantastic French dining table from the late 18th century is a cherished item in almost any interior style. It can be paired with both antique and moder...
Category

Late 18th Century French Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Wood

Sheepskin leather armchair in a cognac color with black piping
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered: this stylish sheepskin leather design armchair in a warm cognac color, finished with black piping and decorative studs. This elegant and timeless sheepskin armchair can be e...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Antique French side table with a gold-coloured wooden frame and marble top
Located in Harderwijk, NL
How nice is this French round antique side table? It features a wooden frame with beautiful carvings and a stunning colourful marble top. This table fits well in almost any interior ...
Category

19th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Marble

Set of 2 Antique Wooden and Sheepskin Leather Dining Chairs from the Early 1900s
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this set of 2 antique wooden and sheepskin leather dining chairs with a beautiful patina, dating from the early 1900s. These fantastic antique chairs have a striking ...
Category

Early 20th Century Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Wood

Antique Roman style Fragment of a life size Marble Woman’s sculpture
Located in Doha, QA
The bottom of a life size marble woman’s sculpture, Roman Empire ,- a woman foot with the toes. A very decorative piece and part of the Roman Empire history. It’s rested for display...
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Marble

18th-Century English Antique Sideboard / Mule Chest
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this stunning, characterful 18th-century English antique sideboard, also known as a “mule chest.” This exceptional 18th-century English piece is a true mule chest—a...
Category

18th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique French Side Table from the Early 1900s with a Marble Top
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This grand antique French side table from the early 1900s with a beautifully colored marble top. This large, unique antique French side table from the early 1900s is a true eye-catch...
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Marble

Black Chesterfield armchair made of grained cowhide leather
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this timeless and classic spacious black Chesterfield armchair, crafted from characterful grained cowhide leather. This stunning and elegant piece, thanks to its de...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

Large Pink/Red Wool Rug – 345x250 cm
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this large, luxurious Oriental rug made of wool in mainly pink and red tones, measuring 345x250 cm. Let your home shine with this elegant and vibrant piece. It feat...
Category

20th Century Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Wool

Set of 4 Sheepskin Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is a timeless set of 4 stately and comfortable dining chairs in sheep leather, featuring a refined decorative nail trim. With their elegant, timeless look and beautiful...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Thonet Chair from the Early 20th Century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this original antique Jacob and Josef Kohn Thonet chair from the early 20th century, featuring beautiful carving. This stunning original antique chair by Jacob and ...
Category

Early 20th Century Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Wood

Set of 2 leather wingback chairs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this classic and unique set of 2 leather wingback armchairs, beautifully finished with decorative studs and stitching. Thanks to their timeless yet elegant design, th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

Large Honey Coloured Marble Column This is a very heavy piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Honey Coloured Marble Column This is a very heavy piece it is made in solid marble, the column comes into 3 for ease of transportation but never the less all the parts are hea...
Category

19th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Siena Marble

Antique French Bronze of The Wounded Amazon by the Barbedienne Foundry
Located in London, GB
An antique French bronze model of the Wounded Amazon by Barbedienne, mid-nineteenth century, with rich brown patina, stamped to the base.
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Unique Vintage Cognac-Colored Cowhide Leather Club Chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This stunning cognac-colored cowhide leather club armchair is a true eye-catcher that will fit seamlessly into almost any interior. The armchair is finished with black piping and fea...
Category

20th Century Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

Roman Lion s Protome - Gallo-Roman, 2nd century AD/3rd century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Roman Lion's Protome Sandstone Gallo-Roman, 2nd century AD - 3rd century Provenance : Private Collection Prof. Giesen (Konstanz on Bodensee), pré 1945 Most likely from the Chateau a...
Category

15th Century and Earlier German Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Sandstone

Gray Leather Vintage Design Armchair from the 1970s
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This stylish armchair comes from the 1970s and features a beautiful vintage look combined with excellent lounge seating comfort. Due to years of use, it has acquired some signs of we...
Category

1970s Vintage Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Leather

Cowhide Leather Club Armchair in English Style
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this elegant and comfortable cowhide leather club armchair in English style in a beautiful dark color. This subtle, charming, and comfortable cowhide leather club chair...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

19th Century Italian Oil on Alabaster Painting - Pompeian Scene Tray
By Luigi Bazzani
Located in Firenze, IT
This remarkable 19th-century Italian creation combines the artistry of oil painting with the functionality of a decorative tray. The piece features a captivating Pompeian feast scene...
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze, Ormolu

Set of 4 antique Jacob and Josef Kohn chairs from the early 20th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This amazing set of 4 original antique Jacob and Josef Kohn chairs comes from the early 20th century and features beautiful drawings/motifs in the wood. They fit well in both classic...
Category

Early 20th Century Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Wood

Green Cowhide Leather and Wooden Side/Dining/Desk Chair in English Style
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this timeless green leather and wooden side, dining, or desk chair in English style. This stunning leather chair has a fantastic green color and can be easily placed ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Cowhide, Leather, Wood

Pair of Large Cast Gate Post Finials Sculptures
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pair of Large Cast Gate Post Finials Sculptures A pair of large gate pier finials This is a superb large pair of Globe Gate Post finials in good used condition The finials are 19...
Category

1960s Vintage Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Concrete

20th Century Turned and Polished Set of Two 16" Tall Granite Urns / Planters
Located in Toledo, OH
Set of two 16" granite turned and polished planters / urns in shades of rose and gray. Slightly different in shape and opening size but work well together. Very good condition, ready...
Category

20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Granite

Spectacular Pair of White Marble Classic Form Handled Urns w/ Baluster Pedestals
Located in Milford, NH
A spectacular pair of classic form carved white marble scroll-handled urns with grape leaf and vine motif, with petal edge rim design on beautifully carved marble square pedestals wi...
Category

20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Marble

Antique 19th-Century English Tilt-Top Table / Side Table
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this charming antique 19th-century English tilt-top table / side table with a round top. This atmospheric round English tilt-top table dates back to the 19th centur...
Category

19th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Wood

Monumental Bronze Porte Cochere or Porch Lantern
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A monumental cast bronze and frosted glass porte cochere lantern; (a porte cochere is a roofed structure extending from the entrance of a buildin...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Brown Cowhide Leather Vintage Patchwork Design Pouf from the 1970s
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this brown cowhide vintage patchwork design pouf from the 1970s. A cowhide footstool, also known as an ottoman, turns your already comfortable armchair into a true re...
Category

1970s Vintage Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

Antique English Buffet / Bookcase from the Early 19th Century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this excellent antique English buffet / bookcase from the early 19th century. This beautiful cabinet, originating from England or Wales, dates back to the early 180...
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Bust of Egyptian pharaoh carved on white Carrara marble
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Sculpture, Egyptian bust, ancient bust, pharaoh bust, Roman art, classical art, Greek art, bust, white Carrara marble, classical sculpture, ancient sculpture, ancient bust, made in I...
Category

Early 2000s European Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Marble

Cowhide leather wingback armchair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this classic and unique leather wingback armchair, beautifully finished with decorative studs and fine detailing. Thanks to its timeless yet elegant design, this fant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

Art Deco 2.5-Seater Leather Sofa
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this Art Deco Schuitema 2.5-seater leather designer sofa from the Decoforma series, featuring unique woodwork. This stunning Art Deco sofa is made by the top Dutch br...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Bordeaux Red Cowhide Wingback Chair in English Style
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This charming and comfortable bordeaux red cowhide wingback armchair in English style, featuring a beautiful patina. This luxurious and comfortable armchair is crafted from high-qual...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

Cognac-Colored Vintage Sheepskin Leather Armchair with a High Back
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This fantastic sheepskin leather armchair should, in our opinion, be a part of every interior. It features a beautiful cognac color and a striking appearance. The armchair is beautif...
Category

20th Century Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Italian Male Bust Sculptures Grand Tour
Located in New York, NY
A set of three (3) Italian male sculpture busts by R. Santini, in the classical Roman or Grand Tour design style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. This set of busts could be used for a library, office, etc., on a shelf, table, etc. Marked on bottom as shown in images. Dimensions L to R: Nerone: 4.63" Width x 6" Height Augusto: 4.13" Width x 5.75" Height Traiano: 4.63" Width x 6.19" Height Italian table, search ref. #: LU1314231162942 (SOLD.) For Corinthian capitol columns...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Composition

Set of 4 Antique English Oxford Dining/Kitchen Chairs
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is a timeless and stylish set of 4 antique English Oxford dining/kitchen chairs with a warm color tone. This wonderful set is not only ideal for use in a homely setting...
Category

19th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Hand Carved Marble Font Stand Base
Located in Surrey, BC
Antique double column formal stand, likely ecclesiastical, in hand carved Carrara marble. Lovely leaf motifs on the base and underneath its top. Use to display a sculpture or add a t...
Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble

Square Antique Elm Dining Table
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this characterful, beautiful, and practical square antique dining table made of elm wood. A wonderful antique piece crafted from fine elm, featuring a stunning patina—...
Category

19th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Wood, Elm

Serpentine Marble Fluted Column, Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Serpentine Marble Fluted Column, Circa 1880
Category

20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pair of 19th Century French Weathered Iron Campana Form Garden Urns
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a backyard or a patio with this elegant pair of classical Roman antique urns. Crafted in France circa 1850, each vase stands on a square base with pedestal over a gadrooned ...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Iron

Characterful Vintage Cognac-Colored Club Chair Made of Sheepskin Leather
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This stunning vintage sheepskin leather club chair is a true eye-catcher that should not be missing in any interior. It has a beautiful cognac color, is full of character, and is ele...
Category

20th Century Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Fabric

Busto di faraone egizio, (memento- vanitas ) scolpito su marmo bianco di Carrara
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Scultura, Vanitas, memento, busto egiziano, busto antico, busto faraone, egizio vanitas , arte romana, arte classica, arte greca, busto, marmo bianco Carrara, scultura classica, scul...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Marble

Murano Scavo Corroso Lamp, II
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a remarkable example of a late 20th century Scavo Corroso* Vase, attributed to Seguso/Karl Springer, that has been beautifully detailed with a br...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Brass

Cast Iron Pots or Urns
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Pair of elegant French CAST IRON urn planters or pots, suitable for garden, flower beds, patio or inside on a long table or buffet. Bleached, because I didn't like the usual dark on...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Ironstone

French late 18th century side table with a wooden frame and a marble top
Located in Harderwijk, NL
How nice is this French square antique side table from the late 18th century? It features a wooden frame with beautiful carvings and a stunning marble top. This table fits well in al...
Category

Late 18th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Marble

English Antique Pinewood Country Dining Table
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this very beautiful and characterful English antique pinewood country dining table with a uniquely lovely patina. In our opinion, this English antique pinewood dining...
Category

19th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Porcelain Candelabra
Located in Lantau, HK
Decorative with figures followers in relief. Porcelain hand painted, marked and the engraving 4611 12. Minor chips Shipping included Free and fast delivery door to door by air...
Category

19th Century German Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Cowhide Leather Wingback Chairs in English Style
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered: this luxurious set of two comfortable burgundy leather wingback armchairs in English style, featuring a stunning patina. Made from high-quality cowhide leather and finished ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

Antique octagonal open free standing bookcase in partridge wood
Located in Sherborne, GB
William 4th open free standing bookcase in octagonal form made from partridge wood veneer with cross grain moulded top resting on a cevetto moulding with applied brass decoration the...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Cedar

Sculpture in Polychrome Wood Representing Saint Marguerite, 18th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in polychrome wood representing Saint Marguerite, 18th century. Sculpture of Saint Marguerite in carved wood and polychrome wood, France, 18th century. H: 54cm, W: 22cm, D...
Category

18th Century French Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Wood

English antique oak chest of drawers with 5 drawers from the 18th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered: this beautiful, large English antique oak chest of drawers/commode with 5 drawers from the 18th century. This fantastic large antique English oak chest is fitted with its or...
Category

18th Century Antique Classical Roman Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

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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