Classical Greek Busts

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

Large Plaster Bust of Hercules

$2,475

Large Plaster Bust of Hercules

Located in London, GB

A Magnificent Large Plaster Bust of The Farnese Hercules Famous Roman Copy of the Greek Bronze original From the 4th Century BC

Category

Late 20th Century British Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Plaster

Classical Greek Style Bronze Bust of a Young Man on Marble Base

$2,200

Classical Greek Style Bronze Bust of a Young Man on Marble Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

This bronze bust of a young man evokes the timeless elegance of classical sculpture. Modeled with softly detailed curls and a contemplative expression, the head is presented on a bla...

Category

Late 20th Century Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early Biscuit Bust of Lady on Red Vintage Marble Pedestal

$410

Early Biscuit Bust of Lady on Red Vintage Marble Pedestal

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Small Bust of Lady in Biscuit Porcelain Placed on a Vintage Square Pedestal Made in Red Marble. This shelf size sculpture would be perfect as a decorative piece on a table in a livin...

Category

Early 1900s Italian Antique Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Marble

Sculpture of Greek Torso in Resin, Marble Finish, Greek Antique Style

$2,353

Sculpture of Greek Torso in Resin, Marble Finish, Greek Antique Style

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Cette sculpture is a faithful reproduction of a Greek antique bust. The original bronze is now lost, but this reproduction captures its style and elega...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Resin

A Faux Bronze Classical Bust After the Antique From Musee du Louvre

$1,994

A Faux Bronze Classical Bust After the Antique From Musee du Louvre

Located in London, GB

A faux Bronze male bust after the antique from the Louvre Paris. These were issued to studios and art schools for academic instruction. The stamp at the base of the bust, which si...

Category

20th Century French Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Marble Bust of Apollo

$4,500

Vintage Marble Bust of Apollo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage marble bust of Apollo, finely carved in the classical style. The sculpture rests on its original base, with a visible metal screw extending upward from the base, likely for s...

Category

20th Century Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Marble

19th Century Italian Marble Bust of Aphrodite

$4,250 / set

19th Century Italian Marble Bust of Aphrodite

Located in Houston, TX

19th century Italian marble bust of Aphrodite. Our antique Italian Carrara marble bust of Aphrodite is expertly carved and rests on a...

Category

1890s Italian Antique Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Marble

Torso maschile in marmo bianco di Carrara - Discoforo

$3,433

Torso maschile in marmo bianco di Carrara - Discoforo

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Scultura, Torso maschile, arte classica, arte greca, Torso, marmo bianco Carrara, scultura classica, torso antico, torso discoforo Torso maschile scolpi...

Category

1990s European Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Marble

20th Century Terracotta Bust Sculpture Of A Classical Greek

$1,850

20th Century Terracotta Bust Sculpture Of A Classical Greek

Located in Houston, TX

20th Century Terracotta Bust Sculpture Of A Classical Greek. Offered is a handsome 20th century terra cotta bust of a classical Greek male. Expertly executed however it is unsigned.

Category

20th Century Unknown Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Bust of Hermes

$675

Bust of Hermes

Located in New York, NY

A solid brass bust of ancient Greek god, Hermes. A great decorative object depicting the original ancient sculpture. Made in Greece as marked.

Category

Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Brass

Etruscan Sculpture Head, 4th Century B.C., Italy

$12,000

Etruscan Sculpture Head, 4th Century B.C., Italy

Located in Girona, Spain

DESCRIPTION: Etruscan sculpture head made with terracotta, the art represents a young man from the 4th century. It's a very decorative piece and the stat...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Pino Signoretto Bust of Hippocrates, Murano Glass, Venetian, Italian Art Glass

$2,250Sale Price|50% Off

Pino Signoretto Bust of Hippocrates, Murano Glass, Venetian, Italian Art Glass

By Pino Signoretto

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Fine murano glass sculpture by Pino Signoretto of the Bust of Hippocrates. Handcrafted by master glass artist Pino Signoretto on the Venetian islan...

Category

1990s Italian Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass

Large Pink Hercules Bust

$2,544

Large Pink Hercules Bust

Located in Bagshot, GB

Who say Pink can't be masculine? A 21st century very charming and large pink plaster portrait bust of "Hercules" the demigod mortal son of Zeus. Bust ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Plaster

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Carved Marble Bust of Apollo

$4,875

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Carved Marble Bust of Apollo

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th century Italian Grand Tour carved white marble bust of Apollo, affixed to variegated marble plinth, no visible signature. Apollo was the Greek god of sun, music poetry and philo...

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Marble

Hermes Head Sculpture, 4th Century, Greece

$45,000

Hermes Head Sculpture, 4th Century, Greece

Located in Girona, Spain

Hermes head sculpture. Greek Bust representing Hermes. Hermes is an Olympian deity, the God of Speed, in ancient Greek religion and mythology. Sculpted whi...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal

19th Century Italian Classical Marble Bust of Venus Chiurazzi

$7,000

19th Century Italian Classical Marble Bust of Venus Chiurazzi

Located in New York, NY

Psyche of Capua. White marble bust of Venus, after antique. Italy, late 19th century. Inscribed, 'Chiurazzi.' Measures: 21 in. (53.3 cm) height.

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

Sculpture of Antinoo in marble

$8,643

Sculpture of Antinoo in marble

Located in Rome, IT

Sculpture of Antinoo in marble. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND QUOTE FOR SHIPPING COST CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL, ULTERIORI FOTO, INFORMAZIONI SUL LOTTO E PRE...

Category

Mid-20th Century Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Marble

Male torso in classical style- white Carrara marble -Kouros

$2,028

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...

Category

1990s Italian Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Marble

Apollo Italian Stone Sculpture of Classical Torso with Base

$8,283

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 Busts

Materials

Cast Stone

Torso maschile classico in marmo bianco di Carrara

$2,280

Torso maschile classico in marmo bianco di Carrara

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Scultura, Torso maschile, arte classica, arte greca, Torso, marmo bianco Carrara, scultura classica. Torso maschile scolpito su bellissimo marmo bianco ...

Category

1990s Italian Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Marble

Classical male torso in white Carrara marble - miniature

$792

Classical male torso in white Carrara marble - miniature

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Sculpture, Male torso, classical art, Greek art, Torso, white Carrara marble, classical sculpture, torso Riace bronzes Piccolo Torso maschile scolpito su bellissimo marmo bianco di C...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

Vintage Boho Cast Stone Bust of Artemis Diana

$1,750

Vintage Boho Cast Stone Bust of Artemis Diana

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Presenting a commanding vintage cast stone bust, elegantly depicting Artemis, the Greek goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and moon, often identified with the Roman Diana. This exquisi...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Stone

Light ceramic male torso - Discoforo -made in Italy

$996

Light ceramic male torso - Discoforo -made in Italy

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Sculpture, Male torso, classical art, Greek art, Torso, classical sculpture, ancient torso, discoforo torso, ceramic sculpture. ceramic torso Hand-molded male torso on clear refracto...

Category

1990s European Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Marble

Big Plaster Sculpture of Medusa Head, Belgium 1960

$2,280

Big Plaster Sculpture of Medusa Head, Belgium 1960

Located in Brussels, BE

From an sculptor studio, fine plaster sculpture of Medusa. Belgium, circa 1960.

Category

1960s Belgian Vintage Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Plaster

Large Bust Of Hermes In White Emailled Ceramic

$2,040

Large Bust Of Hermes In White Emailled Ceramic

Located in BARSAC, FR

Magnificent large bust of Hermes In White Emailled Ceramic Work of Quality from the 1950s/1960s. Very decorative. Perfect condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Ceramic

bronze patinated ceramic Athena sculpture -made in Italy

$1,074

bronze patinated ceramic Athena sculpture -made in Italy

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

athena sculpture, Minerva sculpture, Athena ceramic bronze, Roman Minerva ceramic bronze Bronze patinated refractory ceramic bronze Athena head sculpture placed on a volcanic stone b...

Category

2010s Italian Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Ceramic

7' Tall Renaissance Style Male Bust Faux Marble Sculpture on Pedestal

$3,840Sale Price|40% Off

7' Tall Renaissance Style Male Bust Faux Marble Sculpture on Pedestal

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This larger-than-life 6' 9" faux marble male bust sculpture commands attention, featuring a refined hollow design in textured concrete composite. With a body height of 49" and broad ...

Category

1980s Vintage Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Resin

Centaur Marble Apollo Torso, Circa 1850

$14,000

Centaur Marble Apollo Torso, Circa 1850

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hand Carved Centaur Marble Torso from London England, Circa 1850 Sourced by Martyn Lawrence Bullard from London, England

Category

Mid-19th Century British Antique Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Marble

Bust of Hippocrates carved on white Carrara marble

$6,122

Bust of Hippocrates carved on white Carrara marble

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Sculpture, Hippocrates bust, Hippocrates, medicine father bust, ancient Roman bust, Roman art, classical art, Greek art, bust, white Carrara marble, classical sculpture, ancient scul...

Category

1990s Italian Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Marble

Bust of Socrates in white Carrara marble

$4,405

Bust of Socrates in white Carrara marble

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Sculpture, socrates bust, socrates, philosopher bust, ancient Roman bust, Roman art, classical art, Greek art, bust, white Carrara marble, classical sculpture, ancient sculpture, anc...

Category

1990s Italian Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Marble

French Terracotta Bust of a Satyr

$7,200

French Terracotta Bust of a Satyr

Located in Stamford, CT

A French terracotta bust of a Satyr on matching socle circa 1810.

Category

19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Statuary Marble Bust of Greek Philosopher Thales of Miletus

$5,450

Statuary Marble Bust of Greek Philosopher Thales of Miletus

Located in Montreal, QC

Statuary marble bust of Greek Philosopher Thales of Miletus The width is of the base. Bust doesn't include the wooden pedestal.

Category

1930s Greek Vintage Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Marble

Bust of Hermes

$975

Bust of Hermes

Located in New York, NY

A plaster bust of ancient Greek god, Hermes. Piece is plaster with a gold overlay on bust and a matte black overlay on base. A great decorative depicting the original ancient sculptu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Composition

Ancient Greek Terracotta Female Protome

$8,500

Ancient Greek Terracotta Female Protome

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Of superb craftsmanship, this mould-made archaizing female protome still retains much of it's original allure. She wears a stephane, with a row of curls emerging from under the headd...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Marble Simulated Bust of "Artemis", Greece, circa 1950s

$985

Marble Simulated Bust of "Artemis", Greece, circa 1950s

Located in Incline Village, NV

Bust of Greek goddess "Artemis"; made from compressed marble composite and cast from a mold in accordance with the original example from Ephesus,...

Category

1950s Greek Vintage Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Composition

Mid Century Modern Brass Statue of a Greek Woman

$350

Mid Century Modern Brass Statue of a Greek Woman

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

In all of our years of collecting, we've never come across anything like this beautiful brass goddess statue. The piece is created from brass and is quite heavy. It depicts a Greek a...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Ormolu Sculpture of a Baccante, by Jean-Léon Gérôme

$15,800

19th Century French Ormolu Sculpture of a Baccante, by Jean-Léon Gérôme

By Jean-Léon Gérôme

Located in New York, NY

A gorgeous 19th century French ormolu sculpture of a Baccante, by Jean-Léon Gérôme. This incredible sculpture is by Jean-Léon Gérôme (French, 1824-1904), one of the most famous and i...

Category

1890s French Antique Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Bronze

Good Large Bust of the God Hermes

$873

Good Large Bust of the God Hermes

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A good large bust of the God Hermes A good large bust of the God Hermes, this is a very good ceramic bust, it is in flesh color and has a mat finish ...

Category

1970s Vintage Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Plaster

Apoxyomenos head -Athlete cleansing -white marble Carrara-made in Italy

$5,522

Apoxyomenos head -Athlete cleansing -white marble Carrara-made in Italy

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Sculpture, Male head, classical art, Greek art, lisippus, white Carrara marble, classical sculpture, Apoxyomenos Testa maschile scolpita su bellissimo marmo bianco di Carrara, ispira...

Category

1990s Italian Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Marble

19th Century Italian Alabaster Figure

$2,400

19th Century Italian Alabaster Figure

Located in San Marino, CA

An Italian alabaster sculpture, circa 1860. Perfect for desktop, coffee table or bookcase accessorizing or to add to an existing collection of 19th century sculptures.

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Marble

Jean Jules Salmson Goddess Patinated Bronze Bust

$2,350

Jean Jules Salmson Goddess Patinated Bronze Bust

Located in Astoria, NY

Jean Jules Salmson (French, 1823-1902) Greek Goddess, Patinated Bronze Bust, late 19th century, on a red marble base, signed "J Salmson" to shoulder. Overall: 11.5" H x 5" W x 3.5" D.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bust of Carrera Marble and Honey Onyx

$6,900

Bust of Carrera Marble and Honey Onyx

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Carrera Marble and Honey Onyx Bust of Clasical Roman. 20th century with impressive detail. Very handsome features with stunning craftsmanship. PROVENANCE: R...

Category

20th Century European Classical Greek Busts

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Classical Greek busts for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Classical Greek busts 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 busts created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, building and garden elements, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, marble and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Classical Greek busts 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 busts, popular names associated with this style include LAGU, G. Ruggeri, Jean-Léon Gérôme, and Gladenbeck Foundry. 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 busts differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $45 and tops out at $45,000 while the average work can sell for $1,100.