Classical Greek Bowls and Baskets

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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

Ancient Greek Black-Figured Stemless Cup, Corinthian, 600 BC to 575 BC

$40,000

Ancient Greek Black-Figured Stemless Cup, Corinthian, 600 BC to 575 BC

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Extremely spirited, the interior of this elegant cup displays a figure of a dancing fat-bellied komast. He wears a short padded tunic with exaggerated buttocks, and is surrounded by...

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15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Classical Greek Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Terracotta

Round Ceramic Greek Key Trinket or Change Dish - Haviland & Co. Limoges France

$75

Round Ceramic Greek Key Trinket or Change Dish - Haviland & Co. Limoges France

By Haviland & Co.

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A round antique ceramic trinket dish or saucer by Haviland France. This piece will be a great addition to a nightstand or dressing table. The edge...

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20th Century French Classical Greek Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Antique Eastern Mediterranean Patinated Copper Bowl on Museum Stand

$1,245

Antique Eastern Mediterranean Patinated Copper Bowl on Museum Stand

Located in New York, NY

This antique patinated copper bowl, attributed to the Eastern Mediterranean and dated to approximately 550 BCE, is a remarkable artifact steeped in historical significance. Crafted d...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Classical Greek Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Copper

Hand-Painted Octopus Ceramic Bowl Italy Contemporary Faience 21st Century

$2,613

Hand-Painted Octopus Ceramic Bowl Italy Contemporary Faience 21st Century

By Bottega Vignoli

Located in London, GB

Bottega Vignoli, Octopus bowl, 2023 Full-fire reduction earthenware faience 32cm diam. unique piece hand-painted Italian majolica. Bottega Vignoli is a ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Greek Goddess Aphrodite Classical Greek Style Ceramic Ashtray or Catchall

$275

Greek Goddess Aphrodite Classical Greek Style Ceramic Ashtray or Catchall

Located in New York, NY

A ceramic ashtray or vide-poche catch-all with Greek Goddess, Aphroditie, in the classical Greek style, circa mid-20th century, Greece. Piece is ...

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Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Decorative Green Animal Ceramic Cup or Ashtray by Accolay, circa 1960

$764

H 1.19 in W 5.12 in D 1.19 in

Decorative Green Animal Ceramic Cup or Ashtray by Accolay, circa 1960

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Elegant and decorative animal ceramic cup or ashtray. Original green ceramic glaze color and black decoration Signed under the base Original perfect conditions Measures: ...

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20th Century French Classical Greek Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Large Midcentury French Mosaic Ceramic Bowl Gerbino Vallauris

$950

H 3.7 in Dm 12 in

Large Midcentury French Mosaic Ceramic Bowl Gerbino Vallauris

By Atelier Gerbino

Located in Austin, TX

Large midcentury French Mosaic Ceramic Bowl Gerbino Vallauris. Diameter / 12 inches.

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1950s French Vintage Classical Greek Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Italian Marble Bowl Trinket Jewelry Dish

$475

H 1.07 in Dm 3.44 in

Italian Marble Bowl Trinket Jewelry Dish

Located in New York, NY

A small beautiful Italian marble bowl with patchwork design, circa late-20th century, Italy. This small hand-made bowl, a patchwork of various marble...

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Late 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Marble

Bell Krater. Ancient Greek, 4th century BC. Pottery. 9 cm height.

$2,942

H 3.55 in Dm 4.34 in

Bell Krater. Ancient Greek, 4th century BC. Pottery. 9 cm height.

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Bell Krater Greek 4th century BC Pottery 9 cm high; 11 cm diameter Condition: Good state of preservation. Provenance: Private collection, Paris, France. Acquired in the 1980s. ...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Classical Greek Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Italian Patinated Copper Leaf Bowl

$450

H 1.5 in W 15.25 in D 9 in

Vintage Italian Patinated Copper Leaf Bowl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite vintage Italian leaf-shaped bowl is a refined example of mid-century design inspired by nature’s organic forms. Sculpted from solid bronze, the bowl features a gracefu...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Greek Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Copper

1960s Mid-century Pink Ashtray or Catchall in Bullicante Murano Glass by Flavio

$360

H 1.96 in W 4 in D 3.54 in

1960s Mid-century Pink Ashtray or Catchall in Bullicante Murano Glass by Flavio

By Flavio Poli

Located in Milano, IT

1960s Mid-century Pink Ashtray or Catchall in Bullicante Murano Glass by Flavio Poli. This hand-blown glass piece radiates in a vivid pink palette, elevated by the complex bullicante...

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1960s Italian Vintage Classical Greek Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Murano Glass

Ancient Greek Black Glaze Wine Cup with Two Handles, c. 4th Century BC

$6,000Sale Price|57% Off

H 3.47 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in

Ancient Greek Black Glaze Wine Cup with Two Handles, c. 4th Century BC

Located in London, GB

This exquisite black-glaze kantharos, or wine cup, is a wonderful example of the refined simplicity that characterises the artistic achievements of the Ancient Greeks. Its upper sect...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Classical Greek Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Oinochoe. Ancient Greece. 4th century BC. Pottery. 20 cm height.

$3,530

H 7.88 in W 4.73 in D 5.12 in

Oinochoe. Ancient Greece. 4th century BC. Pottery. 20 cm height.

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Oinochoe Ancient Greece, 4th century BC Pottery 20 cm height. Condition: In good condition. Provenance: Private collection, France. The oinochoe was one of the most characteris...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Classical Greek Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Pottery

1960s Mid-century Blue Ashtray or Catchall in Bullicante Murano Glass by Flavio

$360

H 2.36 in W 5.51 in D 5.11 in

1960s Mid-century Blue Ashtray or Catchall in Bullicante Murano Glass by Flavio

By Flavio Poli

Located in Milano, IT

1960s This blue ashtray/catchall is a stunning example of Mid-Century Modern Italian glassmaking, sculptural bowl/ashtray was designed by the legendary Flavio Poli . This piece featu...

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1960s Italian Vintage Classical Greek Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Murano Glass

Skyphos. Ancient Greece, 4th century BC. Pottery. 10.6 cm high.

$2,360

H 4.18 in W 6.7 in D 3.94 in

Skyphos. Ancient Greece, 4th century BC. Pottery. 10.6 cm high.

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Skyphos Ancient Greece, 4th century BC Pottery 10.6 cm high; 17 cm across the handles; 10 cm diameter Condition: In good condition. One handle repaired. Provenance: Private coll...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Classical Greek Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Pottery

Parana Ceramic Fruit Bowl, by Masanori Umeda from Memphis Milano

$980 / item

H 3.55 in W 15.75 in D 14.57 in

Parana Ceramic Fruit Bowl, by Masanori Umeda from Memphis Milano

By Memphis Milano, Memphis Group, Masanori Umeda

Located in La Morra, Cuneo

Trigonal ceramic fruit bowl in pastel colors was originally designed by Masanori Umeda in 1983 for Memphis Milano. Was born in 1941 at Kanagawa in Japan. He obtained his diploma fro...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Mid-century Red Ashtray or Catchall in Bullicante Murano Glass by Flavio

$360

H 1.96 in W 3.93 in D 3.93 in

1960s Mid-century Red Ashtray or Catchall in Bullicante Murano Glass by Flavio

By Flavio Poli

Located in Milano, IT

1960s Gorgeous red ashtray or catchall by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Bullicante Murano Glass. Made in Italy The item is in excellent condition. Dimension: 3,93 diameter x 1,96 H inche...

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1960s Italian Vintage Classical Greek Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Murano Glass

Previously Available Items

Great Romances Anthony And Cleopatra by Carl Romanelli Incolay Stone Plate

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H 10 in W 10 in D 1 in

Great Romances Anthony And Cleopatra by Carl Romanelli Incolay Stone Plate

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This carved stone plate features a romantic scene of Anthony and Cleopatra by Incolay of California. The plate features a vibrant, detailed illustration of Anthony and Cleopatra in a...

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1970s American Vintage Classical Greek Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Stone

1970s Hand Painted Greek Bowl Adorned With Hand Painted Flowers

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H 14 in W 12 in D 11.5 in

1970s Hand Painted Greek Bowl Adorned With Hand Painted Flowers

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1970s Hand Painted Classical Greek Bowl Adorned With Hand Painted Flowers is a Musem Replica Note on base: Hand painting by Kostas Tsekouras “Antica” Delphi A "crater" with p...

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1970s Greek Vintage Classical Greek Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Jasperware Wedgwood Green Heart Trinket Dish with Religious Scene

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H 0.5 in W 4.25 in D 4.5 in

Vintage Jasperware Wedgwood Green Heart Trinket Dish with Religious Scene

By Wedgwood

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A small green jasperware heart dish by Wedgwood. This small trinket dish will be great on a side table for change, keys, or for a nightstand or coffee table. The piece is created in ...

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20th Century English Classical Greek Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Greek Reproduction Footed Pottery Bowl

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H 3.5 in W 9 in D 7.75 in

Vintage Greek Reproduction Footed Pottery Bowl

Located in Fairfield, CA

A vintage greek reproduction footed pottery bowl. Decorated with highly detailed hand painted designs throughout. Handles formed on the sides. Mark...

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Late 20th Century Classical Greek Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Pottery

Antique Continental 800 Silver Figural Cherub Reticulated Center Bowl c1890

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H 2.5 in W 14 in D 8.25 in

Antique Continental 800 Silver Figural Cherub Reticulated Center Bowl c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Continental center ;bowl offers 800 silver construction with reticulated rim, double handles and Classical cherub scene in well, marked "800" as photographed, c1890 Measu...

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Late 19th Century European Antique Classical Greek Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Silver

Antique Figural Wilhelm Majolica Pottery Center Bowl with Classical Putti, c1900

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H 12.75 in W 12.75 in

Antique Figural Wilhelm Majolica Pottery Center Bowl with Classical Putti, c1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

A large antique figural Wilhelm Majolica center bowl offers ceramic construction with dancing cherubs, maker marks as photographed, c1900 Measures- 6.75''H x 12.75''W x 12.75''D.

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Early 20th Century Classical Greek Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Majolica, Pottery

Greek Clay Grand Tour Hanging Plate with Warrior

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H 0.75 in Dm 3.5 in

Greek Clay Grand Tour Hanging Plate with Warrior

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A small clay Greek plate featuring a traditional Greek warrior. This piece is terracotta in color and features a Greek Key design around the edges. A man ...

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20th Century Greek Classical Greek Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Clay, Paint

Vintage Round Black Jasper Clay Grand Tour Greek Plate Set, Set of 4

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H 0.75 in Dm 4 in

Vintage Round Black Jasper Clay Grand Tour Greek Plate Set, Set of 4

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A set of four vintage Grand Tour hand-made wall plates made in Greece. Each of the plates depicts different areas in Greece, such as the Acropolis and its series of colonnades, and the columns of Jupiter. Each plate is made of clay, in jasperware black...

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20th Century Greek Classical Greek Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Antique Classical Silver Plated Bronze Figural Cherub Compote, circa 1890

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H 37.25 in W 23.25 in

Antique Classical Silver Plated Bronze Figural Cherub Compote, circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique figural compote offers silver plated bronze construction with central sculptural cherub over bowl with embossed Classical scene, raisedon figural plinth having cherubs, ci...

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Late 19th Century European Antique Classical Greek Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Blue Jasperware Collectible Catchall with Greek Chariot Motif by Wedgwood

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H 0.5 in Dm 4.5 in

Blue Jasperware Collectible Catchall with Greek Chariot Motif by Wedgwood

By Wedgwood

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A beautiful collectible decorative plate by Wedgwood. This piece is in what most avid collectors now called, “Wedgwood Blue”. It is round, and has an embossed applied decoration around the rim as well as to the center. Along the rim are raised vines and flourishes in blue. At the center, is an applied design in cream horses and chariot with a woman driving...

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20th Century English Classical Greek Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Viennese Silver, Enamel and Rock Crystal Dish

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H 2 in W 8.75 in D 8 in

Viennese Silver, Enamel and Rock Crystal Dish

Located in New Orleans, LA

This magnificent Viennese salver, intricately carved from solid rock crystal, combines the mastery of the Viennese enameling tradition with the radiance of rock crystal. Mounted in a...

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19th Century Austrian Antique Classical Greek Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver, Enamel

Pair of Chromed Angel Centerpieces

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H 26.2 in W 10 in D 10 in

Pair of Chromed Angel Centerpieces

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a lovely pair of chromed angel centrepieces. Featuring a pair of female angels with wings and holding a bird in their right hand. Standing on ornate pedestals on 4 feet...

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Mid-20th Century English Classical Greek Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Classical Greek bowls and baskets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Classical Greek bowls and baskets 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 bowls and baskets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Classical Greek bowls and baskets made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Balkan Peninsula pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bowls and baskets, popular names associated with this style include and Francesco Raimondi. 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 bowls and baskets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $65 and tops out at $22,746 while the average work can sell for $454.