Classical Greek Sculptures
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.
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Style: Classical Greek
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Ancient Greek Corinthian Helmet
Located in London, GB
Corinthian helmet with Bull Horns and Lotus Flower Decoration.
Archaic Period, c.550-500 BC.
Cast, hammered and incised bronze.
An exceptionally well preserved example of one of the most iconic ancient Greek...
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15th Century and Earlier European Antique Classical Greek Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Etruscan Sculpture Head, 4th Century A.D, 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 state of conservation is good. I...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Greek Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Ancient Greek Hellenistic Bronze Statuette of Satyr
Located in London, GB
Beautifully cast statuette of a satyr, Greek, Hellenistic Period, 3rd-2nd Century BC, solid cast bronze
The present work is a wonderful example of the finest Hellenistic style. The ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Classical Greek Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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 ...
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Classical Greek Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Marble, Metal
Ancient Greek Terracotta Antefix in Form of the Head of Artemis Bendis, Taranto
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ancient Greek mould-made terracotta antefix decorated with the female head of the Goddess Artemis Bendis.
Western Greek, Italy, Taranto, early 4th century BC.
Two small feathered win...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Greek Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Magnificent Pair of Late 18th C Large Terra Cotta Busts of Apollo and Diana
Located in Dallas, TX
A large monumental pair of late 18th century Italian terra cotta busts of Apollo and Diana on jadeite and gilt bronze mounted pedestals. 77'' H overal...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Classical Greek Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Marble Sculpture of Satyr
Located in New Haven, CT
Masterfully executed marble sculpture of Marsyas with lover.
French after the Greek Antique
Ca 1780
Category
1780s French Antique Classical Greek Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Greek Black Glazen Column Krater (4th Century BC)
Located in Soho, London, GB
Black Glazen Column Krater
mid-4th century BC, Apulia
With broad avoid body on a short echinus foot and thick mouth.
The two handles form loops around the...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Greek Sculptures
Greek Black Glazen Column Krater (4th Century BC)
Located in Soho, London, GB
Black Glazen column krater,
mid-4th century BC, Apulia.
With broad avoid body on a short echinus foot and thick mouth.
The two handles form loops around t...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Greek Sculptures
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Pair Of Large Terracotta Busts, Apollo And Diana, 18th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of large terracotta busts depicting Apollo, crowned with laurel, and Diana, with a forehead surrounded by a crescent moon, from the Louis XVI period.
These busts are presented ...
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18th Century European Antique Classical Greek Sculptures
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Terracotta Sculpture Head
Located in New York, NY
A hand-crafted terracotta head bust sculpture on a Belgium black marble base, Europe, Greece. Exact date unknow, could be very early. Artist/Sculptor unknown. This beautiful sculptur...
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Mounted Greek Plaster Models After the Parthenon Frieze
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A collection of Greek style plaster frieze models circa 1820, later framed with glass to the front. Likely once part of a larger sequence, the plaster fragments are highlighted with black paint and depict Greek cavalry similar to that detailed on the famous 6th century BC Parthenon Frieze.
The Parthenon Frieze
Believed to date from 447 – 432 BC, the Parthenon Frieze is a continuous marble band that once decorated the Parthenon temple, Greece. Dedicated to the goddess Athena, the temple was abundant with decorative sculpture considered some high points of classical Greek art...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Classical Greek Sculptures
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Plaster, Wood, Glass
Russian Carved Coachman 18-Karat Gold Enamel Lapis Figure Manner of Fabergé
By Modern Fabergé, Peter Carl Fabergé
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite hand carved Russian hard stone "Coachman" sculpture figure dating from the early 1900s. In the manner of Fabergé. Made of solid lapis lazuli. Beard is made of gray obsidian...
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Early 20th Century Russian Classical Greek Sculptures
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Ancient Greek Bronze Spartan Corinthian Helmet
Located in Pasadena, CA
Ancient Greek Bronze Spartan Corinthian Helmet in a miniature size. Womderful desk weight in amazing painta. Great texture and weight to this helmet. M...
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Mid-20th Century European Classical Greek Sculptures
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Bronze
19th Century French Bronze Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French bronze sculpture of a Classical Greek.
This meticulously executed antique French bronze sculpture is of a handsome male figure holdi...
Category
19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Gigantic Nickel Etruscan Horse Sculpture Weinberg Style 1970s, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a nickel plated metal sculpture, in the style of the antique statues and figures of the Etruscans. It is a gorgeous interior furnishing item, an incredibly stylized Horse and...
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1970s German Vintage Classical Greek Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Brass Etruscan Horse and Chariot Sculpture, Greece Italy vintage 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a bronze sculpture, which may have been done by Frederic Weinberg.
It is an incredibly stylized Roman Chariot and has a patina finish. Italian-made and great for any Mid-Cent...
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1970s German Vintage Classical Greek Sculptures
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Metal
Greek or Roman Head Bust Sculpture, 1965
Located in New York, NY
A Greco-Roman sculpture head or bust, England, 1965. A reproduction piece made of chalkware or plaster with a dark bronze-like finish. Marked on side as show in image #17. Vintage st...
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Mid-20th Century English Classical Greek Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Ancient Roman Theathre Mask Myra No:2 Statue
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
It was found in the ancient city of Myra in Antalya, Turkey. It was used as a mask in theaters during the Roman period.
The city of Myra, one of the six most important cities that w...
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2010s Turkish Classical Greek Sculptures
Materials
Statuary Marble
Ancient Roman Theathre Mask Myra No:1 Sculpture
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
It was found in the ancient city of Myra in Antalya, Turkey. It was used as a mask in theaters during the Roman period.
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2010s Turkish Classical Greek Sculptures
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French Military Helmet
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th century
French Military helmet.
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20th Century Classical Greek Sculptures
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Metal
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A Greek Solid Cast Bronze Figure of Kouros, Circa 1st millenium BC
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A small Greek solid cast bronze figure of a kouros (Youth) , Circa 1st millenium BC
Figure: H: 4.5cm W: 1.5cm D: 0.7cm
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Sculptural Marble Deity Fragment of Carved Feet on a Plinth, 500-700 BC
Located in London, GB
A pair of ancient stone carved feet on a plinth, fragment of a deity or fertility figure.
Exquisite carving and patina. A highly collectable antiquity.
Provenance: Acquired circ...
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Classical Greek Sculptures
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Marble
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Ancient Greek Silver Tetradrachm Coin of King Perseus, 174 BC
Located in London, GB
Silver tetradrachm minted under King Perseus of Macedon. Issued under magistrate Zoilos at the Pella or Amphipolis mint, circa 178-168 BC.
The obverse with the head of Perseus wit...
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Classical Greek Sculptures
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Silver
Ancient Greek Silver Sea Turtle Coin from Aegina
Located in London, GB
The obverse of this unusually complete and deeply toned high-relief coin shows a leatherback turtle. The reverse with an incuse square divided into ...
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Classical Greek Sculptures
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Ancient Gold Punic Coin from Carthage, 310 BC
Located in London, GB
A Punic gold stater minted in Carthage, circa 310 - 270 BC.
The obverse with the portrait of Tanit, chief goddess of Carthage, wearing triple drop earring and a necklace made of w...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Classical Greek Sculptures
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Gold
Ancient Greek Silver Octopus Coin from Syracuse, 460 BC
Located in London, GB
A silver litra from Syracuse, dating to 460-450 BC.
The obverse with an Archaic-style head of Arethusa, her hair tied into a bunch and bound with a pearl diadem.
The reverse with a...
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15th Century and Earlier Sicilian Antique Classical Greek Sculptures
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Silver
Superb Ancient Greek Silver Punic Coin from Sicily
Located in London, GB
A superb silver tetradrachm issued by the Carthaginians at the Entella mint, during their occupation of Sicily. The obverse with a portrait of the nymph and patron of Syracuse, Areth...
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15th Century and Earlier Sicilian Antique Classical Greek Sculptures
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Silver
Ancient Greek Gold Stater Coin of King Philip III of Macedon, 323 BC
Located in London, GB
A gold stater issued in the name of King Philip III of Macedon. Struck at the Babylon mint, 323 - 317 BC.
The obverse with the head of Athena, wearing a...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Classical Greek Sculptures
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Superb Ancient Greek Silver Stater Coin from Kaulonia, 525 BC
Located in London, GB
A masterpiece of late archaic art. Silver stater from Kaulonia, Bruttium, circa 525-500 BC.
The obverse with a nude cult statue of Apollo, wearing di...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Greek Sculptures
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Silver
Hellenistic Marble Torso of Aphrodite Anadyomene, 100 BC
Located in London, GB
A Hellenistic marble torso of Aphrodite Anadyomene ("rising from the sea"), dating to the 2nd-1st century BC.
Depicted nude, leaning slightly for...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Classical Greek Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Ancient Greek Hellenistic Marble Head of an Athlete
Located in London, GB
This powerful piece of Hellenistic sculpture is full of pathos. It depicts the idealised head of an athlete, with hair arranged in short locks around a broad forehead and expressive,...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Classical Greek Sculptures
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Marble
Ancient Greek Silver Tetradrachm Coin of King Ptolemy I, 300 BC
Located in London, GB
A silver tetradrachm issued by Ptolemy I Soter (Saviour), circa 300-285 BC, Alexandria mint.
The obverse with the head of Ptolemy, in bold Hellenistic style; the wild curls of his...
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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antique Classical Greek Sculptures
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Silver
Classical Greek sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Classical Greek sculptures 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 sculptures 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 sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, Asia, and Caucasus pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sculptures, popular names associated with this style include LAGU, Cathryn Shilling, Andrea Salvatori, and August Moreau. 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 sculptures 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 $155,000 while the average work can sell for $1,811.