Classical Greek Decorative Objects

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CLASSICAL GREEK STYLE

There is rare surviving furniture from ancient Greece, yet this classical style has informed design for centuries. Interiors of houses in antiquity were minimal, with much of a room’s color coming from frescoes on the walls and mosaics on the floors. Classical Greek furniture was sparing but finely crafted and influenced by Egyptian furniture design through Mediterranean trade.

Furnishings of the period were usually made from local wood like cypress, cedar, oak and willow from ancient Greece’s plentiful forests, although some pieces were carved from marble, such as a 300–200 B.C. throne with lion legs and a curved back now at the Getty Villa. Comfort and clean lines characterized designs during the Classical era, the symmetry and thoughtful proportions reflecting the architecture of Greek temples.

Some pieces of ancient Greek furniture were simple, rectangular platforms like the klinē, a multipurpose ancestor of today’s couches or daybeds that held cushions stuffed with wool, dry grass or down. These structures were used for both sleeping and dining, which wealthy Greeks did while reclining. At night, oil lamps illuminated rooms that frequently surrounded a garden courtyard.

Most of what scholars have learned about Greek furniture design owes to its representations in art like vases and stelae. The portable diphros stool, with its backless design and four turned legs, was one of the more common types of seating in daily Greek life — it appears as such for the gods on the Parthenon frieze. Stools without backs have been found in early Roman tombs, while benches were also common Greek seating furniture created for use in theaters. In houses of the Hellenistic period, benches seemingly functioned as tables, too.

Some designs evolved through adaptations by the Romans, including the klismos chair. After prominent archaeological excavations at Pompeii and Herculaneum, the klismos chair — with its four saber legs and the elegant curves that define its back — was a source of inspiration for aesthetics in eras ranging from 18th-century neoclassicism to 20th-century Art Deco.

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

Style: Classical Greek

Alabaster cup decorated with vine tendrils on a base of three dolphins, circa 18

$2,849

Alabaster cup decorated with vine tendrils on a base of three dolphins, circa 18

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Alabaster cup decorated with vine tendrils on a base of three dolphins, circa 1880

Category

Mid-20th Century French Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Antique Pair of Alabaster Vases, Classical Greek Style, Italy, 1880

$1,481 / set

Antique Pair of Alabaster Vases, Classical Greek Style, Italy, 1880

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Pair Of Alabaster Vases, Italy About 1880

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

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

$864

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 ...

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1970s Vintage Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Classic horse head in white Carrara marble -made in Italy

$4,205

Classic horse head in white Carrara marble -made in Italy

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

Sculpture, Horse head, classical art, Greek art, classical horse, marble horse, pheidian horse, white Carrara marble, classical sculpture, horse sculpture, Greek horse Horse head car...

Category

1990s Italian Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

"Narcissus" Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture After the Antique

$2,400

"Narcissus" Grand Tour Bronze Sculpture After the Antique

Located in Montreal, QC

A late 19th century / early 20th century bronze figure of Narcissus, after the Antique, He wears a wreath in his hair and carries a goat skin wine sack and stands on a circular base....

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Granite column on a Carrara marble base, circa 1880

$6,381

Granite column on a Carrara marble base, circa 1880

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Granite column on a Carrara marble base, circa 1880

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Sculpture of Antinoo in marble

$8,205

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...

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Mid-20th Century Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Pair of large bronze candelabra in the antique style, circa 1880

$1,823

Pair of large bronze candelabra in the antique style, circa 1880

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Pair of large bronze candelabra in the antique style, circa 1880

Category

Mid-20th Century French Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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

$3,760

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

Classical 19th Century Gilded Ormolu Embossed Tea Caddy

$3,810

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.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

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

$3,190

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

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Pink granite base, circa 1940

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Mid-20th Century French Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Discus Thrower Greek Statue Replica in Plaster by Bayshore Art Studio Co., 1964

$400

Discus Thrower Greek Statue Replica in Plaster by Bayshore Art Studio Co., 1964

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A miniature imitation of the famous Greek Discobolus sculpture, which was originally created in the mid-400s BC. A few Roman sculptors later created copies or imitations of it, many ...

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Mid-20th Century Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Large column and basin in Levanto marble, circa 1900

$14,131

Large column and basin in Levanto marble, circa 1900

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Large column and basin in Levanto marble, circa 1900

Category

Mid-20th Century French Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

20th Century Italian Solid Silver 800 Jug, Greek Replica

$6,723

20th Century Italian Solid Silver 800 Jug, Greek Replica

By Argenterie di Milano

Located in VALENZA, IT

800 solid silver jug made in Italy in the second half of the 20th century. The jug is a replica of a Greek original. The golden body is round where two figures, male and female, have...

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1960s Italian Vintage Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Venus of Milo in stucco, dated 1895

$1,652

Venus of Milo in stucco, dated 1895

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

Dated and numbered ('28 mai 1895 XXV') sculpture in stucco of the Venus of Milo. It is clear to see that the sculpture is composed of several parts. Beautiful patina and in good cond...

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1890s French Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Stucco

Planter with Greek key decoration

$1,367

Planter with Greek key decoration

By Roger Guerin

Located in PARIS, FR

Stoneware planter with Greek frieze decoration by Roger Guérin, signed underneath the base.

Category

1930s French Vintage Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Gilded Wood Carving, Draped Angel, Austria About 1800

$1,481

Gilded Wood Carving, Draped Angel, Austria About 1800

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Gilded Wood Carving, Draped Angel, Austria About 1800

Category

Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

19th Century Bronze Eros, by Aug. Moreau

$8,846

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

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.

Category

Early 20th Century 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

Marble Sculpture by Denise Delavigne "Cupid Bound" Signed on Base

$10,207

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

Materials

Carrara Marble

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

$12,930

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

Testa cavallo Grecia classica in marmo bianco di Carrara

$4,672

Testa cavallo Grecia classica in marmo bianco di Carrara

By Laboratorio Todini

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

Materials

Marble

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

$8,166

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

Category

19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Eagle & Serpent Brass Door Stop Needless to say a heavy piece

$707

19th Century Eagle & Serpent Brass Door Stop Needless to say a heavy piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th Century Eagle & Serpent Brass Door Stop Needless to say a heavy piece, is age darkened, the Eagle and snake fighting symbolise two sides of a confli...

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19th Century Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

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 French Pink Marble and Ormolu Clock Set

$16,332 / set

19th Century French Pink Marble and Ormolu Clock Set

Located in London, GB

19th Century French pink marble and ormolu clock set French, Late 19th Century Clock: Height 46cm, width 23cm, depth 18cm Candelabra: Height 44.5cm, width 22cm, depth 20cm This unusual three-piece clock garniture combines stunning pink marble with ormolu classicised decoration. Featuring ornate pierced gilt brass hands, the porcelain dial of the mantel clock is framed with a floral motif that complements the tones of the marble. The clock is covered with elegant gilt-bronze classical decoration: surmounting the dial is an ormolu torch and laurel...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Brass, Ormolu

Classical 19th Century Bronze of Mother and Child

$7,894

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

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

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

$3,988 / 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

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

Large Pair of Early 19th Century Gilded Ormolu Candelabra

$16,332 / 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...

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

French Figural Statue

$29,500

French Figural Statue

By Mathurin Moreau

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary and monumental cast-iron sculpture was likely specially commissioned to the Fonderies d'Art du Val d'Osne for an important public or private collection. Designed by celebrated Parisian sculptor Mathurin Moreau, the striking work takes the form of a beautiful young maiden clad in classical robes with an amphora gracefully held aloft in one hand. The work displays a remarkable level of detail considering its iron casting, including a wreath of laurel leaves atop the woman's head and a stunning necklace adorning her neck. Due to its large size and subject matter, the remarkable work would most probably have been exhibited in a public or private fountain, garden, estate or hotel. French cast-iron sculptures such as this one were historically preferred over bronze for outdoor decorations...

Category

19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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

$1,238

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...

Category

Early 20th Century British Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

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

$1,914

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

Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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...

Category

19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta, Oak

19th Century Bronze Cherub Having His Wings Clipped, by Cumberworth

$2,994

19th Century Bronze Cherub Having His Wings Clipped, by Cumberworth

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An enchanting 19th century bronze statue depicting a seated women attempting to clip the wings of cupid. Signed, Charles Cumberworth (English/ Fre...

Category

19th Century English Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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

$5,172

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...

Category

19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Classical French 19th century fine opaque glass vase circa 1890

$660

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...

Category

19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

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

$65,330Sale 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...

Category

19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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

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

$2,994

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’...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

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

$10,207

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

19th Century Bronzed Vase / Lamp of the Goddess Amphitrite

$4,776

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.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Spelter

Pair Ormolu and Bronze Candelabra, Early 19th Century

$11,568 / 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...

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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.