Classical Greek Statues

CLASSICAL GREEK STYLE

There is rare surviving furniture from ancient Greece, yet this classical style has informed design for centuries. Interiors of houses in antiquity were minimal, with much of a room’s color coming from frescoes on the walls and mosaics on the floors. Classical Greek furniture was sparing but finely crafted and influenced by Egyptian furniture design through Mediterranean trade.

Furnishings of the period were usually made from local wood like cypress, cedar, oak and willow from ancient Greece’s plentiful forests, although some pieces were carved from marble, such as a 300–200 B.C. throne with lion legs and a curved back now at the Getty Villa. Comfort and clean lines characterized designs during the Classical era, the symmetry and thoughtful proportions reflecting the architecture of Greek temples.

Some pieces of ancient Greek furniture were simple, rectangular platforms like the klinē, a multipurpose ancestor of today’s couches or daybeds that held cushions stuffed with wool, dry grass or down. These structures were used for both sleeping and dining, which wealthy Greeks did while reclining. At night, oil lamps illuminated rooms that frequently surrounded a garden courtyard.

Most of what scholars have learned about Greek furniture design owes to its representations in art like vases and stelae. The portable diphros stool, with its backless design and four turned legs, was one of the more common types of seating in daily Greek life — it appears as such for the gods on the Parthenon frieze. Stools without backs have been found in early Roman tombs, while benches were also common Greek seating furniture created for use in theaters. In houses of the Hellenistic period, benches seemingly functioned as tables, too.

Some designs evolved through adaptations by the Romans, including the klismos chair. After prominent archaeological excavations at Pompeii and Herculaneum, the klismos chair — with its four saber legs and the elegant curves that define its back — was a source of inspiration for aesthetics in eras ranging from 18th-century neoclassicism to 20th-century Art Deco.

Find a collection of Classical Greek decorative objects, wall decorations and building and garden elements on 1stDibs.

Style: Classical Greek

Apollo Italian Stone Sculpture of Classical Torso with Base

$8,127

Apollo Italian Stone Sculpture of Classical Torso with Base

Located in Rome, IT

This reproduction of a classical sculpture, of Apollo . T timeless piece for interior and a garden decoration. Measurement: Torso cm 100 base cm 80. We will deliver professionally ...

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20th Century Italian Classical Greek Statues

Materials

Cast Stone

Copy of the Marble Sculpture "The Head of the Horse of Selene, " 20th Century

$8,826

Copy of the Marble Sculpture "The Head of the Horse of Selene, " 20th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Marble horse head on a base. The eyes are torn open and the mouth is open. The ears as well as the nasal openings are very elaborate. The surface is very fine. Handmade after "The head of the horse of...

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20th Century Italian Classical Greek Statues

Materials

Marble

VINTAGE THREE GRACES BIRD BATH GARDEN STATUE WITH HIGHLY PATINED FINiSH

$2,676

VINTAGE THREE GRACES BIRD BATH GARDEN STATUE WITH HIGHLY PATINED FINiSH

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Vintage Three Graces Bird Bath Garden Statue with a highly patinated finish Please note the del...

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20th Century Classical Greek Statues

Materials

Stone

Marble Sculpture Resting Hermes by Lysippos, 21st Century

$12,957

Marble Sculpture Resting Hermes by Lysippos, 21st Century

By (after) Lysippos

Located in Greding, DE

Life-sized marble sculpture of the so called ‘Resting Hermes’ by Lysippos. The sculpture was hand-carved out of white marble and has a fine surface.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Classical Greek Statues

Materials

Marble

Terracotta Sculpture of Hebe by Kuhse and Ernst March Söhne

$48,053

Terracotta Sculpture of Hebe by Kuhse and Ernst March Söhne

Located in London, GB

This life-sized terracotta sculpture of the classical Greek figure, Hebe, is a truly beautiful piece. Daughter of Zeus and Hera, Hebe was the go...

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1880s German Antique Classical Greek Statues

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Apoxyomenos Male Marble Torso Sculpture, White Carrara Marble, XIX Sec.

$18,247

Antique Apoxyomenos Male Marble Torso Sculpture, White Carrara Marble, XIX Sec.

Located in Rome, IT

Antique male marble torso, circa 1850 A copy of the roman marble statue Apoxyomenus in Musei Vaticani in Rome (I sec d.c.) copy of a greek bronze athlete statue...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Classical Greek Statues

Materials

Carrara Marble

Male torso in classical style- white Carrara marble -Kouros

$1,990

H 16.93 in W 5.12 in D 4.14 in

Male torso in classical style- white Carrara marble -Kouros

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Sculpture, Male torso, classical art, Greek art, Torso, white Carrara marble, classical sculpture. Male torso carved on beautiful white Carrara marble, inspired by Greek Kouros. Rest...

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1990s Italian Classical Greek Statues

Materials

Marble

Lifesize Pair of Original French Bronze Sculptures of Herons- Moigniez

$24,000

H 28 in W 28 in D 16 in

Lifesize Pair of Original French Bronze Sculptures of Herons- Moigniez

By Jules Moigniez

Located in New York City, NY

This important and unusual pair of life size French 19th century Blue Herons are realistically depicted with the two birds foraging in their natural environment. One large Heron is h...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Statues

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century French Carved Concrete and Iron Weathered Crane Bird Garden Statue

$1,400

H 30 in W 8 in D 16 in

Mid-Century French Carved Concrete and Iron Weathered Crane Bird Garden Statue

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a garden or courtyard with this antique crane sculpture! Crafted in Normandy, France circa 1950, and built of concrete, the bird sculpture stand...

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Mid-20th Century French Classical Greek Statues

Materials

Concrete, Iron

21st Century Abstract Bronze Floral Sculpture

$1,440Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.5 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in

21st Century Abstract Bronze Floral Sculpture

Located in Augusta, GA

Bronze abstract floral sculpture Hand made in the Brutalist-style by local Atlanta artist Made with a beautiful verdigris patina Made in the ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Statues

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Bardiglio Grey Marble Sculpture by Juan Pablo Marturano, Argentina, 2014

$10,000

H 7.88 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in

Bardiglio Grey Marble Sculpture by Juan Pablo Marturano, Argentina, 2014

By Juan Pablo Marturano

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Bardiglio grey marble sculpture by Juan Pablo Marturano, Argentina, 2014. Titled: "Ramada y Mercedario" from San Juan Province. Juan Pablo Mart...

Category

2010s Argentine Classical Greek Statues

Materials

Marble

Vintage Pair of Midcentury American Deer Sculptures with Weathered Patina

$3,650 / set

H 24 in W 27.5 in D 11.5 in

Vintage Pair of Midcentury American Deer Sculptures with Weathered Patina

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of American painted concrete deer sculptures from the mid 20th century, with weathered patina. Made in the USA during the midcentury period, this ...

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Mid-20th Century American Classical Greek Statues

Materials

Concrete

Antique Neoclassical Carved Marble Horse Head Sculpture

$5,210

H 10.63 in W 6.7 in D 3.55 in

Antique Neoclassical Carved Marble Horse Head Sculpture

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique Neoclassical carved marble horse head sculpture. Dating to circa 1780, this hand-carved sculpture would make a striking decorative piec...

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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Classical Greek Statues

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Pair of English 1920s Cast Stone Reclining Lion Sculptures on Conforming Bases

$5,500 / set

H 14 in W 31 in D 12 in

Pair of English 1920s Cast Stone Reclining Lion Sculptures on Conforming Bases

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of English cast stone reclining lions statues from the early 20th century, on rectangular bases. Created in England during the first quarter of the 20th century, each of this ...

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Early 20th Century English Classical Greek Statues

Materials

Cast Stone

Classical male torso carved on white Carrara marble -made in Italy

$2,114

H 14.57 in W 5.12 in D 4.34 in

Classical male torso carved on white Carrara marble -made in Italy

By Lorenzo Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Sculpture, Male torso, classical art, Greek art, Torso, white Carrara marble, classical sculpture, ancient torso, Greek torso, statuary marble sculpture. Male torso carved on statuar...

Category

1990s Classical Greek Statues

Materials

Carrara Marble

Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s

$265 / set

H 2.76 in W 2.37 in D 1.19 in

Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s A whimsy set of four tiny garden gnomes made in Germany ca. 1950s probably by Heissner. They are made of terracotta and ...

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Mid-20th Century German Classical Greek Statues

Materials

Terracotta

20th Century Pair of Italian Triton Garden Statues - Antique Marble Sculptures

$96,000 / set

H 47.5 in W 35.5 in D 29.5 in

20th Century Pair of Italian Triton Garden Statues - Antique Marble Sculptures

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Circa 20th Century, a pair of large antique garden statues hand carved in natural stone named Biancone d’Istria Marble. These antique natural st...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Statues

Materials

Marble

Cherub Bird Bath

$1,580

H 42 in W 16 in D 11 in

Cherub Bird Bath

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique Charub Bird bath. its in 100% Original condition. its 2 piece.

Category

1910s Swedish Vintage Classical Greek Statues

Materials

Concrete

Previously Available Items

Pair Terracotta Greek Sphinx Sculptures, Early 20th Century

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H 34.5 in W 13.5 in D 31.5 in

Pair Terracotta Greek Sphinx Sculptures, Early 20th Century

Located in Houston, TX

Modeled after ancient Greek prototypes, these sphinx figures combine a female human head with the body of a lion, shown seated with wings raised. The modeling reflects neoclassical i...

Category

Early 20th Century Classical Greek Statues

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Marble/Alabaster Composite Goddess Venus Garden Statue on Pedestal

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H 60 in W 15 in D 15 in

Vintage Marble/Alabaster Composite Goddess Venus Garden Statue on Pedestal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Indoor or Outdoor Statue. Cast of Greek Goddess in the style of Venus the Water Bearer. Mix of crushed alabaster and marble mixed with GFRC. Giving it a solid stone look with much l...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Classical Greek Statues

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Beautiful Weathered Apollo Bust Garden Statue Cast Stone 65cm

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H 25.99 in W 20.08 in D 11.42 in

Beautiful Weathered Apollo Bust Garden Statue Cast Stone 65cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

Beautiful vintage weathered bust of the Greek god Apollo, large and heavy garden statue made of cast stone, circa mid 20th century, marked on the back. Very impressive garden statue...

Category

Mid-20th Century European Classical Greek Statues

Materials

Cast Stone, Composition

HUGE 2 METER TALL ViNTAGE VERDIGRIS BRONZE TELAMON TERM GRECO ROMAN STYLE STATUE

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H 78.75 in W 22.84 in D 14.97 in

HUGE 2 METER TALL ViNTAGE VERDIGRIS BRONZE TELAMON TERM GRECO ROMAN STYLE STATUE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely massive, 2 meter tall vintage Verdigris Bronze Patinated Telamon Ter, Greco Roman style statue...

Category

20th Century Italian Classical Greek Statues

Materials

Bronze

French Garden Statue Of Venus

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H 22.75 in W 12.75 in D 12.75 in

French Garden Statue Of Venus

Located in Houston, TX

French Garden Statue Of Venus. Offered is a beautiful French concrete or cement garden sculpture of Venus. This lovely garden statue, garden sculpture or garden ornament would look g...

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1920s French Vintage Classical Greek Statues

Materials

Concrete, Cement

Large 20th Century Stone Statue of Hebe

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H 26.38 in W 18.12 in D 63 in

Large 20th Century Stone Statue of Hebe

Located in Folkestone, GB

A weathered reconstituted marble statue of Hebe in classical robes holding a cup. Hebe is a Goddess in Greek mythology, a daughter of Zeus and cupbearer to the Gods. She is also as...

Category

Late 19th Century European Antique Classical Greek Statues

Materials

Cast Stone

Apollo Italian Stone Sculpture of Classical Torso with Base

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H 70.87 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in

Apollo Italian Stone Sculpture of Classical Torso with Base

Located in Rome, IT

This reproduction of a classical sculpture, of Apollo . T timeless piece for interior and a garden decoration. Measurement: Torso cm 100 base cm 80. We will deliver professionally ...

Category

20th Century Italian Classical Greek Statues

Materials

Cast Stone

Italian Stone Sculpture of Classical Torso with Base

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H 70.87 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in

Italian Stone Sculpture of Classical Torso with Base

Located in Rome, IT

This reproduction of a classical Hellenistic sculpture, a timeless piece for interior and a garden decoration. Measurement: Torso cm 100 base cm 80.

Category

20th Century Italian Classical Greek Statues

Materials

Cast Stone

Antique Lifesize French Bronze Sculpture Demeter Greek Goddess of Harvest Statue

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H 64 in W 24 in D 24 in

Antique Lifesize French Bronze Sculpture Demeter Greek Goddess of Harvest Statue

Located in Dayton, OH

A rare and Impressive solid bronze sculpture of Demeter, The Goddess of Harvest, Circa late 18 to early 19th Century. She's is shown standing with tunic, grapes in one hand and a wre...

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Late 18th Century Antique Classical Greek Statues

Materials

Bronze

4 Vintage Cast Iron Four Seasons Garden Statues Figures Sculptures Pedestals 90"

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H 90 in W 24 in D 24 in

4 Vintage Cast Iron Four Seasons Garden Statues Figures Sculptures Pedestals 90"

Located in Dayton, OH

Monumental set of ''Four Seasons'' outdoor garden statues. Drawing inspiration from Victorian, Greek and Roman styling. Crafted with exceptional detail. Each figure is poised on a sq...

Category

20th Century Classical Greek Statues

Materials

Iron

Cast Stone Garden Statue of a Maiden, France circa 1950

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H 71.5 in W 27 in D 22 in

Cast Stone Garden Statue of a Maiden, France circa 1950

Located in Culver City, CA

Cast stone statue with weathered patina.

Category

1950s French Vintage Classical Greek Statues

Materials

Cast Stone

Italian Carrara Marble Nymph Figure

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H 20.7 in W 7.9 in D 7 in

Italian Carrara Marble Nymph Figure

Located in Newark, England

Fine Italian Carrara marble of a Nymph. The figure stood upon a rocky plinth partially nude with a draped robe seen pouring water from a large urn as she looks on. The beautiful carv...

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Greek Statues

Materials

Carrara Marble

Classical Greek statues for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Classical Greek statues 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 statues created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, marble and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Classical Greek statues made in a specific country, there are Asia, Caucasus, and Turkey pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original statues, popular names associated with this style include and LAGU. 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 statues differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $70 and tops out at $44,179 while the average work can sell for $1,185.