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.

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

Style: Classical Greek

Bust of Hippocrates carved on white Carrara marble

$5,950

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...

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1990s Italian Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Greek Corinthian helmet sculpture handmade on ceramic -made in Italy

$756

Greek Corinthian helmet sculpture handmade on ceramic -made in Italy

By Laboratorio Todini

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

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Cast Resin Sculpture of Man

$595

Vintage Boho Cast Resin Sculpture of Man

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This handsome vintage male torso sculpture channels the timeless ideals of classical Greek and Roman statuary, presented in a modernist, truncated form. Cast in a dense composite or ...

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Late 20th Century American Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin, Wood

Pair of Classical Greek Black Patina Bronze Vases, Italy, 19th Century

$2,566 / set

Pair of Classical Greek Black Patina Bronze Vases, Italy, 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

Antique Bronze Figure of The Dying Gaul

$7,724

Antique Bronze Figure of The Dying Gaul

Located in London, GB

A bronze figure of the dying Gaul after the Antique, on verde marble base, Italian, nineteenth century. Dimensions: 30.5cm (12") High, 35cm (13¾") Wide, 65cm (25½") Long, 13.5cm (5¼...

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19th Century Italian Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Statue Stone Plinth Amphictyonis Greek Goddess Wine Friendship Hebe

$10,937

Statue Stone Plinth Amphictyonis Greek Goddess Wine Friendship Hebe

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Charming cast stone statue with fine detailing and relief of a young girl or woman dressed in classical draped chiton, her hair in chignon style secured with a ribbon, with eyes cast...

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20th Century Italian Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Cast Stone

Pair of gilt bronze candelabra with medallion patina and six arms, circa 1880

$4,083 / set

Pair of gilt bronze candelabra with medallion patina and six arms, circa 1880

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Pair of gilt bronze candelabra with medallion patina and six arms, circa 1880

Category

Mid-20th Century French Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Green Patina Plaster Bust of Young Boy, Classical Style, Italy, 1900

$816

Green Patina Plaster Bust of Young Boy, Classical Style, Italy, 1900

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Young Boy, Green Patina Plaster Bust, About 1900

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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Antique Mappin & Webb Convertible Candelabras in Corinthian Column Style

$3,495 / set

Pair of Antique Mappin & Webb Convertible Candelabras in Corinthian Column Style

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This pair of antique convertible candelabras were made by the well known Mappin & Webb of England in approximately 1920 in a Classical Greek Revival style. These candelabras are comp...

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Early 20th Century English Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Pink Granite Base with Bronze Accents, French, Circa 1940

$3,266

Antique Pink Granite Base with Bronze Accents, French, Circa 1940

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Pink granite base, circa 1940

Category

Mid-20th Century French Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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

$8,750

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Italian Stile Floral Dancer signed 'Gastin'

$470

Italian Stile Floral Dancer signed 'Gastin'

Located in Sharon, CT

Early 20th century glazed ceramic of a robed dancer after the antique. Signed Gastin, bottom interior.

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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Alfiero Mangani Granite Finish Ceramic Vases

$3,200 / set

Pair of Alfiero Mangani Granite Finish Ceramic Vases

By Mangani Firenze

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of Italian Mangani ceramic vases; mimics a fine appearance of fine Granite. The vases come with an opaque finish, signed to bottom.

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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

$5,366

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...

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1990s Italian Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Big Plaster Sculpture of Medusa Head, Belgium 1960

$1,766Sale Price|20% Off

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

After the Antique, Silenus and the Infant Bacchus a Serpentine Group

$35,000

After the Antique, Silenus and the Infant Bacchus a Serpentine Group

Located in Montreal, QC

AFTER PRAXITELES Greek c.400-330BCE The original of this imposing group, was rescued from obscurity in the 16th century and became the basis of numerous copies in bronze, marble and ...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Serpentine

Alfiero Mangani Granite Finish Ceramic Flared Vase

$2,400

Alfiero Mangani Granite Finish Ceramic Flared Vase

By Mangani Firenze

Located in North Miami, FL

An Italian Mangani ceramic vase; mimics a fine appearance of fine granite. The vase come with an opaque finish, signed to bottom.

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Large Pair of Early 19th Century Gilded Ormolu Candelabra

$16,406 / set

Large Pair of Early 19th Century Gilded Ormolu Candelabra

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive and fine quality pair of early 19th century gilded ormolu 13 branch candelabra, each with wonderful scrolling foliate decoration, supported by three classical maide...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

English engraved glass vase with Socrates, the Greek philosopher, circa 1920

$1,244

English engraved glass vase with Socrates, the Greek philosopher, circa 1920

Located in Central England, GB

This superb English wheel engraved clear glass vase is most likely from one of the Stourbridge factories and dates to circa 1920. The vase is made from heavy thick glass and is of a...

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Early 20th Century British Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

19th Century Classical Bronze Clock / Sculpture, by Aug. Moreau

$12,988

19th Century Classical Bronze Clock / Sculpture, by Aug. Moreau

By Auguste Moreau

Located in Brighton, Sussex

Bronze sculpture with brown patina including a clock and signed Auguste Moreau. It features a woman wearing a flowing dress who is standing on a globe. The title printed on a small p...

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19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

A fine 19th century large bronze " Allegory of the Arts by Henri Honore Ple

$16,500

A fine 19th century large bronze " Allegory of the Arts by Henri Honore Ple

By H. 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

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Silvered Bronze Statue of Cherub and Maiden, by 'Dumaige'

$5,195

19th Century Silvered Bronze Statue of Cherub and Maiden, by 'Dumaige'

By Etienne-Henri Dumaige

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century silvered bronze statue of a winged cherub escorting a young maiden holding flowers, raised on a green marble base...

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19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

1970s Large Ceramic Bust of God Hermes in Classical Greek Style

$868

1970s Large Ceramic Bust of God Hermes in Classical Greek Style

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Classical 19th Century Gilded Ormolu Embossed Tea Caddy

$3,828

Classical 19th Century Gilded Ormolu Embossed Tea Caddy

By Elkington & Co.

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.

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

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...

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1890s French Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Terracotta, Bacchus and Bacchantes Celebrating the Grape Harvest

$1,917Sale Price|25% Off

19th Century Terracotta, Bacchus and Bacchantes Celebrating the Grape Harvest

Located in Paris, FR

Patinated terracotta group featuring Bacchus as a child accompanied by three Bacchantes as they celebrate the harvesting of grapes. The Bacchantes, wearing flowing stolas and grapevi...

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19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta, Oak

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...

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20th Century European Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Pair classical 19th Century Ormolu urns. after Balling for Versailles

$6,562

Pair classical 19th Century Ormolu urns. after Balling for Versailles

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive pair of Classical 19th Century French gilded ormolu urns. Each with two-headed Janus finials, the sides with boar's masks and bands of shells, oak leaves and Greek ...

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19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Classical 19th Century Bronze of Mother and Child

$7,929

Classical 19th Century Bronze of Mother and Child

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An enchanting classical 19th century patinated bronze statue of a semi clad seated maiden feeding water to a young cherub.

Category

19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair classical bronze statues of children gathering grapes, 19th Century.

$8,203

Pair classical bronze statues of children gathering grapes, 19th Century.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive pair of 19th Century French patinated bronze putti, each gathering up grapes and raised on variegated green marble plinths, circa 1880. Batch 80 N/H

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19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Large Classical Semi Nude Bronze Figures Mounted on Marble Pedestal, circa 1880

$65,413Sale Price|20% Off

Large Classical Semi Nude Bronze Figures Mounted on Marble Pedestal, circa 1880

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive classical 19th century bronze statue of god like semi-nude figures reaching for the sky, with a hound at their feet. Mounted on an impressive rouge marble pedestal...

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19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Group of Nessus Abducting Deianira

$13,125

19th Century French Bronze Group of Nessus Abducting Deianira

By Giambologna

Located in Dublin, IE

French Grand Tour bronze group of Nessus abducting Deianira after Giambologna on marble base. After the model by Giambologna Circa 1880 French Footnote: The first documented example of this famous bronze group was made by Giovanni Bologna...

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19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century English Minton Parian Group of Cupid & Psyche by H. Bourne

$4,009

19th Century English Minton Parian Group of Cupid & Psyche by H. Bourne

Located in Dublin, IE

A stunning and most attractive minton parian figural group of Cupid and Psyche by Hamlet Bourne, the classical lovers in passionate embrace on a bow fron...

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19th Century English Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

High relief -Hippodamia's rape of the centaur Eurythion -white Carrara marble

$3,185

High relief -Hippodamia's rape of the centaur Eurythion -white Carrara marble

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Abduction of Hippodamia by the centaur Eurizione Made n Italy High relief carved on white Carrara marble representing the "Rape of Hippodamia" The total weight is about 23 kg italian...

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Early 2000s Italian Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Elkington Antique Silver Plated Charger by Morel-Ladeuil

$6,152

Elkington Antique Silver Plated Charger by Morel-Ladeuil

By Léonard Morel-Ladeuil

Located in London, GB

The silver charger mounted on a velvet board, of circular form in the Neo-Grec manner, depicting a classical figural scene of a semi-clad maiden surrounded by three female attendants with an exotic colonnaded interior, within a florally decorated border with a Grotesque bust to the top and two dragons to the bottom, signed and dated to the lower left 'morel-ladeuil inv e fecit 1876' and to the lower right 'Elkington & Co.' The importance of this Victorian period silver plated charger...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Classical French 19th century fine opaque glass vase circa 1890

$663

Classical French 19th century fine opaque glass vase circa 1890

Located in Central England, GB

Classical French 19th Century Vase A stylish mid 19th century French vase with a classical design in fine opaque glass with boarders of "duck...

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19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze, Enamel and Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock

$10,220

Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze, Enamel and Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock

By Maison Marnyhac 1

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 ...

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Bronze, Enamel

Pair Ormolu and Bronze Candelabra, Early 19th Century

$11,621 / set

Pair Ormolu and Bronze Candelabra, Early 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A pair of 18th century style gilded ormolu and patinated bronze three branch candelabra, each with a classical kneeling putti supporting scrolling foliate candelabra with urn like sc...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French Restoration Period Candlesticks of Patinated Bronze

$12,000 / set

Pair of French Restoration Period Candlesticks of Patinated Bronze

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of French restoration period candlesticks of patinated bronze and gilt bronze with figures of Atlas supporting a flower bobeche and etched glass hurricane. The bases are in sien...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Bronze Eros, by Aug. Moreau

$8,886

19th Century Bronze Eros, by Aug. Moreau

By August Moreau

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century bronze statue of Eros with gilded highlights. By Aug. Moreau In Greek mythology, Eros Ancient Greek: is the Greek god of love and sex Auguste Moreau, 1834-1917 the third son of sculptor and painter Jean Baptiste Moreau, Auguste initiated himself to sculpture along with his older brother...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Life-Size Bronze Greek Discus Olympian Statue, 20th Century

$10,254

Life-Size Bronze Greek Discus Olympian Statue, 20th Century

Located in GB

A 20th century life-size, strong, bronze figure of a Greek Olympian throwing the discus during his spin. This large bronze stands over 5.5 feet tall. The quality is exceptional, with...

Category

20th Century European Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Ceramic Sculptural Ring by Andrea Salvatori Contemporary 21st Century, Art Jewel

$2,998

Ceramic Sculptural Ring by Andrea Salvatori Contemporary 21st Century, Art Jewel

By Andrea Salvatori

Located in London, GB

"Ring Grace", unique piece, 2017 glazed earthenware A Ring Thing collection A small chair, a miniature moon, a Philipp Stark's squeezer or the anatomical details of Michelangelo’...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

19th Century Bronzed Vase / Lamp of the Goddess Amphitrite

$4,785

19th Century Bronzed Vase / Lamp of the Goddess Amphitrite

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A wonderfully impressive 19th century bronzed spelter vase depicting the Ancient Greek sea goddess amphitrite with a sea urchin and cherubs around her.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Spelter

Jacques Louis KESSLER, Pair of Vases Engraved Using the Kessler Process

$17,966

Jacques Louis KESSLER, Pair of Vases Engraved Using the Kessler Process

By Kessler Industries

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This pair of vases, crafted in the 19th century, was made using a technique developed by engineer Jacques Louis Kessler in 1855 and patented in 1858. The decoration of these two vases, made of double-layered crystal (blue on the outside and transparent on the inside), was achieved using Kessler’s engraving process. This innovative method utilized alkaline fluorides mixed with acids and a system of stencils, allowing for an immediate contrast between a bright, colored design and a matt background. The Baccarat crystal manufacturer later acquired exclusive rights to this patented process, which brought them widespread acclaim during the 1867 Paris Exhibition. These baluster-shaped vases feature neo-Greek ornamentation, alternating between blue-toned designs and matt crystal. Their clean, elegant lines are accented by several ornamental blue crystal bands. The decoration is composed of three primary scenes: the first depicts two combatants. The second portrays a winged Victory holding a palm in one hand while crowning a resting warrior with laurel in the other; the warrior stands before her. The third depicts three figures: a woman playing the lyre for a king holding a long scepter, with a young ephebe standing behind him. The scenes are separated by depictions of weapon trophies. The iconography draws inspiration from scenes commonly found on ancient Greek vases, while emphasizing the fluidity of the figures’ movements and features. Each vase rests on a circular mount supported by four spheres, with one vase bearing the number “2” engraved under its base. When Baccarat acquired the rights to Kessler’s technique, the company used it to create similar pieces, incorporating this innovative method into its repertoire. At the 1867 Paris Exhibition, Baccarat showcased a celestial blue crystal punch bowl and matching glasses engraved using this process; this set is now housed at the Corning Museum of Glass. The Galerie Marc Maison...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Bronze Sculptured Athenian Scribe on Variegated Agate Pen Tray

$3,800

Bronze Sculptured Athenian Scribe on Variegated Agate Pen Tray

Located in Asheville, NC

Bronze sculpted figure Athena, Goddess of Wisdom, is seated with two scrolls, one in hand the other placed upon nearby column, is classically dressed in robe with empire bow and hair...

Category

20th Century Italian Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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.