What is a Marble Fruit?

Marble fruit is fruit that’s sculpted from marble to create a very realistic looking piece of fruit. Italian marble fruit is quite desirable and at times, it’s hard to tell if it's real or not. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.

Vintage Marble Fruit

Vintage Glass Pedestal

1960 Marble Italian Sculpture

Italian Alabaster Fruit

Banana Sculpture

Vintage Fruit Bowl Onyx Marble Natural Stone Decoration

$171

H 3.94 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Vintage Fruit Bowl Onyx Marble Natural Stone Decoration

Located in Poperinge, BE

Vintage fruit bowl with fruit and eggs, made of onyx marble, finished with brass, nice decoration

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Vintage Fruit Bowl, English, Platinum Striata Marble, Ornamental, Serving Dish

$2,668

H 8.27 in Dm 16.34 in

Vintage Fruit Bowl, English, Platinum Striata Marble, Ornamental, Serving Dish

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage fruit bowl. An English, platinum striata marble ornamental serving dish, dating

Category

20th Century European Serving Bowls

Materials

Marble

Recent Sales

Vintage Marble Fruit in Silver Metal Platter

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H 3 in W 11.5 in D 8.5 in

Vintage Marble Fruit in Silver Metal Platter

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Amazing vintage marble fruit in platter. We’ve got a watermelon, banana, pear, mango and more

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Scholar's Objects

Materials

Marble, Metal

Vintage Boho Marble Fruit - Set of 3

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H 1.5 in W 6 in D 1.5 in

Vintage Boho Marble Fruit - Set of 3

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Add a touch of natural elegance with this Vintage Boho Marble Fruit Set of 3. Each piece features

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Mid-20th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

Vintage Boho Marble Fruit - Set of 3

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H 1.5 in W 6 in D 1.5 in

Vintage Boho Marble Fruit - Set of 3

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Add a touch of natural elegance with this Vintage Boho Marble Fruit Set of 3. Each piece features

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Marble

Vintage Boho Marble Fruit - Set of 3

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H 1.5 in W 6 in D 1.5 in

Vintage Boho Marble Fruit - Set of 3

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Add a touch of natural elegance with this Vintage Boho Marble Fruit Set of 3. Each piece features

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Marble

Vintage Italian Marble Tazza of Fruit and Vegetables

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H 8 in Dm 12 in

Vintage Italian Marble Tazza of Fruit and Vegetables

Located in Atlanta, GA

Italian 20th century beautifully scalloped tazza in gray and white marble. The tazza is holding a

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Vintage Marble Dish, English, Rosso Orobico, Decorative, Fruit Bowl, Jardinière

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H 5.71 in Dm 11.23 in

Vintage Marble Dish, English, Rosso Orobico, Decorative, Fruit Bowl, Jardinière

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage marble dish. An English, rosso orobico marble decorative fruit bowl or jardiniere

Category

Late 20th Century English Classical Roman Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Vintage Italian Marble Fruit Set – Set of 5 Hand-Carved Pieces

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H 4 in W 3 in D 6 in

Vintage Italian Marble Fruit Set – Set of 5 Hand-Carved Pieces

Located in Toronto, CA

This charming set of five vintage marble fruits was handcrafted in Italy, showcasing the timeless

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Vintage Italian Alabaster Marble Banana Objet D’art, 1960s

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H 5.25 in W 1.25 in D 1.25 in

Vintage Italian Alabaster Marble Banana Objet D’art, 1960s

Located in View Park, CA

extremely rare; one does see vintage Italian marble fruit but I haven’t come across a bruised banana in all

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Vintage Italian Marble Tazza with Carved Fruit

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H 6.25 in Dm 10.75 in

Vintage Italian Marble Tazza with Carved Fruit

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Italian marble tazza with carved fruit. Carved marble footed tazza with shallow bowl

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Centerpieces

Materials

Stone, Marble

Vintage Stone Fruit, Collection of 72, Onyx, Alabaster Marble

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H 8.5 in W 6 in D 6 in

Vintage Stone Fruit, Collection of 72, Onyx, Alabaster Marble

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Vintage stone fruit, collection of 72, onyx, alabaster marble This is a collection of 72 vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Marble

Large Vintage Italian marble onyx fruit bowl / catchall, 1960s

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H 2 in W 8 in D 8 in

Large Vintage Italian marble onyx fruit bowl / catchall, 1960s

Located in View Park, CA

A large marble onyx dish in tones of pistachio, rust, and foam, circa 1960s. Hand-carved in Italy

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Pair of Vintage Italian Carved & Painted Marble Fruit Bookends, 1950's

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H 5.5 in W 4.75 in D 3.5 in

Pair of Vintage Italian Carved & Painted Marble Fruit Bookends, 1950's

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of bookends with realistic carved and painted stone fruit on white marble angled bases. In

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Bookends

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Mid Century Marble Fruit in Turn of the Century Bowl

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H 6 in Dm 14 in

Mid Century Marble Fruit in Turn of the Century Bowl

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage 16-piece set of marble fruit, in a turn-of-the-century wooden bowl. Good condition

Category

20th Century Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Marble

A Vintage Alabaster Compote With a Large Collection of Carved Marble Fruit & Russian Stone Eggs

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H 8 in Dm 13.5 in

A Vintage Alabaster Compote With a Large Collection of Carved Marble Fruit & Russian Stone Eggs

Located in Hudson, NY

containing a good collection of vintage and antiques carved marble fruit from Italy and rare stone eggs

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Other More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Alabaster

Mid-Century Modern Hand Carved and Painted Marble Fruit in Wooden Bowl

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H 7 in Dm 9 in

Mid-Century Modern Hand Carved and Painted Marble Fruit in Wooden Bowl

Located in Astoria, NY

Mid-Century Modern hand carved and realistically painted fruit made in Italian marble. The set is

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Vintage Italian Postmodern Blue Marble Pedestal Platter, Late 1960s

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H 2.8 in W 10 in D 10 in

Vintage Italian Postmodern Blue Marble Pedestal Platter, Late 1960s

Located in View Park, CA

A vintage Italian marble platter / fruit bowl / centerpiece in a stunning turquoise blue, circa

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Marble

Vintage Marble Fruit

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Vintage Marble Fruit

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Vintage alabaster fruit in the shapes of pomegranates, pears and peaches. Sold individually

Category

20th Century Decorative Objects

Decorative Objects Under $1,000

Antique and Vintage Decorative Objects

20th Century Decorative Objects

Stone Decorative Objects

European Decorative Objects

Decorative Objects on Sale

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Vintage Marble Fruit For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage marble fruit you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of marble, stone and metal, every vintage marble fruit was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage marble fruit, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right vintage marble fruit, those designed in mid-century modern, neoclassical and louis xv styles are of considerable interest. Amalia Schulthess and Cenedese each produced at least one beautiful vintage marble fruit that is worth considering.

How Much is a Vintage Marble Fruit?

A vintage marble fruit can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,304, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $15,320.

Questions About Vintage Marble Fruit

What is a Marble Fruit?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Marble fruit is fruit that’s sculpted from marble to create a very realistic looking piece of fruit. Italian marble fruit is quite desirable and at times, it’s hard to tell if it's real or not. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.