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What is a wall frieze?
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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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Copper
19th Century Italian Carved Gilt Decorative Palmetta Fan Wall Frieze
Located in Milan, IT
An original hand-carved and leaf gilded wall frieze as a giltwood porta Palme vase with handles
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Gold Leaf
Blu Floral Painted Wall Frieze, 1810 circa
Located in Albignasego, IT
Original Tyrolean wall painted frieze, hand decorated.
Measures: H. 63 cm, W. 27 cm, D. 2.5 cm
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Folk Art Antiquities
Materials
Fir
Cast Frieze Cherubs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful cast frieze cherubs in original finish. Add some architectural decor to your interiors
Category
Vintage 1950s French Other Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Gilt and Lacquered Friezes for Wall Light Sconces
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/4738 - An idea for these three gilt and lacquered friezes , for wall light sconces: on the wall
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Brackets
Materials
Giltwood
Antique Wooden Friezes also for Wall Lamps
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/5834 - Pair of thin antique wooden friezes with golden berries. It's not easy to find these
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Beaux Arts Decorative Art
Materials
Fruitwood
