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Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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
Ancient Artemis Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder 30.7"
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
-Weight: 20 kg. -Produced from pressed marble powder. -Produced from the original molds of the works from the museum. -Can be used indoors and outdoors. Artemis is known as the go...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Statuary Marble

Archaic Artemis Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder 'Ephesus Museum'
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
-Weight: 20 kg. -Produced from pressed marble powder. -Produced from the original molds of the works from the museum. -Can be used indoors and outdoors. Artemis is known as the godd...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Statuary Marble

Testa cavallo Grecia classica in marmo bianco di Carrara
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Scultura, Testa cavallo, arte classica, arte greca, cavallo classico, cavallo Partenone, cavallo fidia, marmo bianco Carrara, scultura classica, cavallo scultura, cavallo grecia Test...
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1990s Italian Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Marble

Bust of Hippocrates carved on white Carrara marble
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...
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1990s Italian Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Marble

Bearded Hermes Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder Statue İzmir Museum
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Lagu's special selection brings the most important sculptures in world history to your living spaces with the best materials. Hermes, a descendant of the Titans, is known as the fast...
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2010s Turkish Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Statuary Marble

Large Antique Carved White Marble Medici Vase Garden Urn
Located in London, GB
Large antique carved white marble Medici vase garden urn Continental, 20th Century Height 73cm, diameter 55cm Crafted in the 20th century, this ra...
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20th Century European Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Marble

Scultura - piede classico in marmo giallo broccato di Siena- made in Italy
Located in Tarquinia, IT
scultura di piede in marmo scultura di piede classico su pregiato marmo giallo broccatello di Siena. misure , cm 28,5 x 13 x h 10 peso kg 4,3 Scolpito dal laboratorio Todini -made i...
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Early 2000s Italian Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Siena Marble

Eros Bust No:II Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder / Istanbul Museum
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Eros is the Greek god of love and desire. In ancient Greek, four separate words were used for love or amity one of which being “Eros” which meant passionate love. Eros, who is accep...
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2010s Turkish Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Statuary Marble

Marble Aphrodite Bust, 'Louvre Museum', Marble Statue
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Aphrodite is known as the godess of love and beauty from Greek mythology. In Roman mythology she is called Venus. The original is displayed in the Louvre Museum...
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2010s Turkish Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Statuary Marble

French Terracotta Bust of a Satyr
Located in Stamford, CT
A French terracotta bust of a Satyr on matching socle circa 1810.
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19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Socrates Bust Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder 'Ephesus Museum' 3.6"
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Weight: 250 gr Socrates was a Greek philosopher born in Athens in 469 BC and died in Athens in 399 BC. Socrates, unlike the philosophers before him, not the natural world; He has ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Statuary Marble

19th Century classical Bronze statue of an archer, by A. Gaudez
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th Century French bronze statue of a classical semi clad male archer with Doves at his feet. Signed; Adrien Etienne Gaudez (French, 1845-1902)
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19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair Of Black Patina Bronze Vases, 19th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair Of Black Patina Bronze Vases, 19th Century
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Goddess Hera Bust Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Introducing the exquisite Hera bust, a stunning representation of the powerful and beautiful goddess of marriage, women, birth, and abundance in Greek mythol...
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2010s Turkish Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Statuary Marble

Ionic Bookend Set Made with Compressed Marble Powder
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Ionic regular columns born on the western and southern coasts of Anatolia have a thin, long and elegant body. Ionic columns are one of three types of c...
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2010s Turkish Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Statuary Marble

Ionic Bookend no:II Set Made with Compressed Marble Powder
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Ionic regular columns born on the western and southern coasts of Anatolia have a thin, long and elegant body. Ionic columns are one of three types of c...
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2010s Turkish Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Statuary Marble

White Horse Head Bust Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder Istanbul Museum
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The Istanbul Archaeological Museums, which are described as a "museum complex" in the Historic Peninsula, consist of three main sections in total: the Archeology Museum, the Ancient Oriental Works Museum and the Tiled Kiosk Museum. The Istanbul Archeology Museum, which is the first museum in Istanbul, is home to numerous iconic sculptures, such as horse head busts. The most important sculptures in world...
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2010s Turkish Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Statuary Marble

Ionic Bookend no:II Set Made with Compressed Marble Powder Book Holder
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Ionic regular columns born on the western and southern coasts of Anatolia have a thin, long and elegant body. Ionic columns are one of three types of column styles used in Greece; V...
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2010s Turkish Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Statuary Marble

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
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Marble

Bust of Socrates in white Carrara marble
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...
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1990s Italian Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Marble

Ionic Column Candlestick Made with Compressed Marble Powder No:1
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Weight: 700 gr Ionic regular columns, born on the western and southern coasts of Anatolia, have a thin, long and elegant form. This Ionic column candlestick...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Statuary Marble

Tiberius Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder Ephesus Museum Replica Statue
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Lagu's selection of sculptures, including the Tiberius bust, is a great way to bring a piece of history into your living space. The Tiberius bust is based on the original sculpture displayed in the Ephesus Museum...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Statuary Marble

Black Horse Head Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder / Istanbul Museum
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
-Black painted -Produced from pressed marble powder. -Produced from the original molds of the works from the museum. -The original is displayed in the Istanbul Museum. The Istanbul ...
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2010s Turkish Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Statuary Marble

19th Century Bronze Bacchus Influenced Clodion Group
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century patinated silvered bronze Bacchus influenced group. Signed; Clodion.
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19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Zeus Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder 'Ephesus Museum'
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Looking for a powerful and striking addition to your living space? Look no further than the Zeus bust from Lagu's special selection. Standing at 16.9 inches tall and weighing 30 kg, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Statuary Marble

Asclepius Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder 'Ephesus Museum'
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Asclepius is known as the god of "medicine, healing and rejuvenation" in Greek mythology. Asclepius, who was believed to have found immortality, was therefore punished by being killed by Zeus. Weight: 35 kg. -Produced from pressed marble powder...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Statuary Marble

Black Asclepius Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder 'Ephesus Museum'
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Asclepius is known as the god of "medicine, healing and rejuvenation" in Greek mythology. Asclepius, who was believed to have found immortality, was therefore punished by being kille...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Statuary Marble

Classical 19th Century Gilded Ormolu Embossed Tea Caddy
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderful fine quality 19th century classical embossed tea caddy, having Bacchus like scenes of children playing, a goat and horse and much jollity. Elkington style.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Corinthian Column Candlestick Made with Compressed Marble Powder Statue
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Weight: 2,5 kg -Produced from pressed marble powder. -Produced from the original molds of the works from the museum. -Can be used indoors and outdoors. Columns named after the anci...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Statuary Marble

Bust of Hector the Trojan Bronze Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
Bust of Hector the Trojan Prince Patinated Bronze Sculpture, mounted on an ebonized base. Overall: 15" H x 5" W x 4.75" D. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.
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Late 19th Century Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Bronze Figural Group of Perseus Freeing Andromeda by Jean Louis Grégoire
Located in London, GB
The patinated bronze sculpture standing on naturalistic circular base, signed 'L. Grégoire' on base Jean Louis Grégoire (French, 1840-1890) was born and died in Paris. Training ...
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19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Bronze

A fine 19th century large bronze " Allegory of the Arts by Henri Honore Ple
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century French large patinated bronze Entitled Allegory of the Arts By Henri Ple. Finely cast large important bronze . Pedestal i...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Corinthian Column Candleholder 'Set of 2' Compressed Marble Powder Statue
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Weight: 2,5 kg *There are 2 pieces in this set. -Produced from pressed marble powder. -Produced from the original molds of the works from the museum. -Can be used indoors and outdoo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Statuary Marble

Green Marble Carved Horse Head Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in Louisville, KY
This sophisticated and stoic horse head sculpture, in unique green marble boasting hints of mustard and veins of dark green, illuminates the amazing creative skills that went into th...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Marble

Classical Plaster Hermes Foot Sculpture by D Brucciani & Co, London
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Early 20th Century classical plaster Hermes foot model impressed "D Brucciani & Co London" and numbered "2504". Signed "P.J. Hone" on the underside. Thi...
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Early 20th Century English Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Plaster

Large 19th Century classical bronze torches
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A large and impressive 19th Century classical patinated bronze maiden torche, raised on a pedestal plinth. In the manner of Barbedienne. Batch 75 SNTKZ
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19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Marble Sculpture by Denise Delavigne "Cupid Bound" Signed on Base
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th century Carrera marble statue of the 'Cupid bound' signed by Denise Delavigne. We have pedestals that this statue could ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

21st Century Studio Irvine Betti Concrete Stool in Blue Grey Cement Handmade
Located in Rome, Lazio
Surrealism, primitivism, metaphysics and brutalism. Art together with architecture and design build a scenario of inspirations and continuous references through which the material ri...
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2010s Italian Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Concrete, Metal

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

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze, Enamel and Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
This Grecian style mantel clock was crafted at the end of the 19th century and retailed by the acclaimed Maison Marnyhac, which was based on the Rue de la Paix in Paris. Founded ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Lapis Lazuli, Enamel, Bronze

19th Century Bronze Statue of Aurora on Her Chariot. Aug. Moreau
Located in Brighton, Sussex
The Chariot of Aurora. Aurora the goddess of dawn shown in her chariot, accompanied by the hours and heralded by Apollo; Gilded and patinated. Signed; Auguste Moreau (1834-1917) was a famous...
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19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Bather With Jug - Large Plaster Subject
Located in BARSAC, FR
Bather with Jug - Large, very decorative plaster subject, mid-20th century work. Very good condition.
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Mid-20th Century French Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Plaster

Antique Cast Bronze 9" Dante Dantes Alighieri Bust Sculpture Statue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Cast Bronze 9" Dante Dantes Alighieri Bust Sculpture Statue. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 9" H x 11" W x 6"
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Late 19th Century Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century, Classical Style Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grand pair of late 19th century, terracotta urns featuring reliefs of Neptune / Poseidon amidst the waves flanked by a hippocampus and a sea serpent. Stamped “Galloway Pottery, Phila...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Gold Brass Centerpiece Oval With Neoclassical Grooves and Two Handl Style Form
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Large brass bowl with handles and classic style With a spectacular golden color This brass centerpice is shaped like a fluted cup. Brass Go...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Brass

Large Antique Balkan Clay Storage Bottle or Urn Terracotta Vessel, 19th Century
Located in Andernach, DE
Antique hand crafted and unique stoneware jug with a square belly and round base. The jug comes with a round screw cap. Possibly Balkan area or Italy, around 1800s to 1900. Beautiful...
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Late 19th Century Greek Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Clay, Terracotta

Mars God of war in rust-patinated steel & antique marble by Michel Froment, 2025
Located in NICE, FR
In this striking work, Michel Froment reinterprets the mythological figure of Mars, god of war, with rare evocative power. The artist combines an 18th-century marble bust, whose face...
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2010s Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble, Steel

Adolpho Cipriani 'Italian, Active 1880-1930' Alabaster Figure
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The shy semi-nude maiden, her hair in ringlets with rosette ornaments, is dressed in a loincloth with wings in relief and chains. She is wrapped in a long cloak that she holds out to...
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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Alabaster

Greek Corinthian helmet sculpture handmade on ceramic -made in Italy
Located in Tarquinia, IT
The Corinthian helmet was the type of Greek helmet that offered the best protection in battle for the head in ancient Greece. In ancient Rome it was introduced either by the Etruscan...
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Early 2000s Italian Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Silver Plate Greek Kylix Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver plate Greek kylix bowl - for the Metropolitan Museum of Art by Gorham - a beautiful decorative or practical bowl for candy nuts or conversation. ...
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20th Century Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate

Silver Plate Greek Kylix Bowl
Silver Plate Greek Kylix Bowl
$260 Sale Price
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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Composition

Bust of Hermes
Bust of Hermes
$780 Sale Price
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French Greek Revival Porcelain Apothecary Jar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Greek Revival Porcelain Apothecary jar, decorated front and back with two different vignettes, with Greek Key and medallion surrounds, ...
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20th Century French Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

21st Century Studio Irvine Betti Concrete Stool in Powder Beige Cement Handmade
Located in Rome, Lazio
Surrealism, primitivism, metaphysics and brutalism. Art together with architecture and design build a scenario of inspirations and continuous references through which the material ri...
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2010s Italian Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Concrete, Metal

Realistic Marble Statue of Hercules
Located in London, GB
A Realistic Marble Statue of Hercules after the Ancient Model Stands at almost 1 meter Tall
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Marble

Classical Statue of Asklepios made out of patinated Plaster, around 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
Crafted around 1960, the Classical Statue of Asklepios emerges as a timeless embodiment of healing and wisdom. Fashioned from patinated plaster, it exudes an aura of ancient reverenc...
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1960s Greek Vintage Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Plaster, Paint

Bust of the emperor Galba, Carrara white marble, 18th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Bust of the emperor Galba, Carrara white marble, 18th century
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Early 19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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.
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20th Century Unknown Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

18th Century Italian Terracotta Sculpture Of Prometheus
Located in Houston, TX
18th Century Italian Terracotta Sculpture Of Prometheus. Offered is a handsome large classical Greek inspired 18th century Italian terra cotta sculpture of a chained Prometheus bound...
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18th Century Italian Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

After Hiram Powers, Grand Tour Marble Sculpture of “the Greek Slave”
By Hiram Powers
Located in Atlanta, GA
After Hiram Powers (American, 1805-1873), “The Greek Slave”. A finely carved white marble sculpture after the antiquity which is currently held in the col...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

Antique German Royal Bonn Porcelain Tapestry Vase, Classical Genre Scene, C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique German vase by Royal Bonn offers hand painted Classical genre scene with women dancing in a courtyard, maker mark on base as photographe...
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Early 20th Century German Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Classical Greek decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Classical Greek decorative objects 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 decorative objects 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 decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, Asia, and West Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, 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 decorative objects 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 $1,777.

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