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What is a wall frieze?

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What is a wall frieze?
A wall frieze is a patterned or ornate band that extends around the room's perimeter. During the Victorian era, it became fashionable to integrate a frieze in interior design rather than as an exterior adornment. Friezes are frequently close to the top of the wall and help to balance a room by making an especially tall wall appear shorter. Shop a collection of antique and vintage wall friezes from top sellers and makers around the world on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
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Antique Classical Wall Frieze, Continental, Relief Plaque, Grand Tour, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique classical wall frieze. A Continental, silvered copper Grand Tour relief plaque
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Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Copper

19th Century Italian Carved Gilt Decorative Palmetta Fan Wall Frieze
Located in Milano, MI
An original hand-carved and leaf gilded wall frieze as a giltwood porta Palme vase with handles
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Gold Leaf

Tribunal di Balia Interior with Gothic Vaulting and Frescoed Wall Frieze - 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Tribunal di Balia Interior with Gothic Vaulting and Frescoed Wall Frieze Description: This
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Vintage Deco Plaster Frieze
Located in west palm beach, FL
Evoke the dramatic spirit of the Art Deco era with this magnificent vintage architectural wall
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Paint

19th Century Greek Bas Marble Relief of Nike - Antique Wall Panel, Relief Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique partial wall frieze in marble of Nike, who was the goddess of victory in Greek mythology
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Antique Late 19th Century European Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Roman Scene Frieze wall sculpture
Located in Pueblo, CO
Beautiful vintage Roman chariot scene - large plaster wall hanging Frieze, with chariot, horses
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Vintage 1980s American Classical Roman Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

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