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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

Ancient Greek Black Glaze Mug

$15,000

Ancient Greek Black Glaze Mug

Located in London, GB

This strikingly modern ancient Greek mug is a sleek and elegant example of Attic black-glaze pottery at its height. Developing in Athens in the 8th cent...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Classical Greek Jars

Materials

Pottery

Greek Wood Lekythos

$105

Greek Wood Lekythos

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Greek Wood Lekythos by Contemporary 20th- Century Greek Ceramist Amphora V. Pertacopoulos. The artist is known for his hand-painted replicas depicting ancient Greek vessels. This was...

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Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Jars

Materials

Wood

Pair of Attic Red-Figured Glaux, Mid 5th Century BC

$25,000

Pair of Attic Red-Figured Glaux, Mid 5th Century BC

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A charming pair, with the usualy disparate glaux handles, one vertical strap and one horizontal. One of the pair is slightly larger than the other, with a seated, draped winged Nike ...

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15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Classical Greek Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Early 20th Century Greek Style Green Ewer Pitcher

$995

Early 20th Century Greek Style Green Ewer Pitcher

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Elegant Verdi green glazed Grecian style terra cotta ewer, circa 1920s measuring 27 inches tall, 11 inches diameter. The green and black glaze with a stippled effect in a jade green color.

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1920s American Vintage Classical Greek Jars

Materials

Terracotta

French 18th Century Large Scale Copper Pitcher

$725

H 13 in W 12 in D 14.25 in

French 18th Century Large Scale Copper Pitcher

Located in Round Top, TX

A very charming French large scale copper pitcher. A terrific kitchen island oraccessory.

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18th Century French Antique Classical Greek Jars

Materials

Copper

Pair of Willy Guhl Eternite, Mid-20th Century Planters

$2,250 / set

H 20 in W 28.25 in D 20.5 in

Pair of Willy Guhl Eternite, Mid-20th Century Planters

By Willy Guhl

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of eternite planters attributed to Willy Guhl, mid-20th century. This pair of rectangular-shaped planters are a nearly perfect pair, only noticeable difference being that one ...

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20th Century Swiss Classical Greek Jars

Materials

Cement

Mid-19th Century Pair of Green Opaline Flasks

$5,242 / set

H 9.45 in Dm 5.91 in

Mid-19th Century Pair of Green Opaline Flasks

Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Pair of green opaline perfume flasks with pointed stoppers and flower-shaped saucers. The stoppers and flasks are decorated with diamond-shaped patterns that have gilded stripes outl...

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19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Jars

Materials

Opaline Glass

Bell Krater. Ancient Greek, 4th century BC. Pottery. 9 cm height.

$2,836

H 3.55 in Dm 4.34 in

Bell Krater. Ancient Greek, 4th century BC. Pottery. 9 cm height.

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Bell Krater Greek 4th century BC Pottery 9 cm high; 11 cm diameter Condition: Good state of preservation. Provenance: Private collection, Paris, France. Acquired in the 1980s. ...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Classical Greek Jars

Materials

Pottery

Amphora in the Style of Ancient Greece, Italy, Early 1900s

$1,497

H 18.9 in Dm 11.82 in

Amphora in the Style of Ancient Greece, Italy, Early 1900s

Located in London, GB

This decorative amphora, produced in Italy in the early 20th century, draws inspiration from the celebrated traditions of ancient Greek pottery. Crafted in terracotta and finished wi...

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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Ancient Greek Black Glaze Wine Cup with Two Handles, c. 4th Century BC

$6,000Sale Price|57% Off

H 3.47 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in

Ancient Greek Black Glaze Wine Cup with Two Handles, c. 4th Century BC

Located in London, GB

This exquisite black-glaze kantharos, or wine cup, is a wonderful example of the refined simplicity that characterises the artistic achievements of the Ancient Greeks. Its upper sect...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Classical Greek Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Danish 19th Century Ancient Greek Style Cast Iron Vase

$1,815

H 13.78 in Dm 10.24 in

Danish 19th Century Ancient Greek Style Cast Iron Vase

Located in Kastrup, DK

Cast iron vase in the ancient style. Black, red and burnt orange decorations. In original and untouched condition with beautiful patina consistent with age and use. Very decorative...

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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Classical Greek Jars

Materials

Metal

Vintage Greek Red-Figure Ceramic Stamnos Vase Museum Replica, Circa 1980s

$3,500

H 16.25 in W 14.5 in D 11.25 in

Vintage Greek Red-Figure Ceramic Stamnos Vase Museum Replica, Circa 1980s

Located in St. Louis, MO

A striking and finely executed large vintage Greek ceramic museum copy vase, hand-crafted and hand-painted in Greece, circa 1980s. Seen fully images, this impressive attic style vess...

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1980s Greek Vintage Classical Greek Jars

Materials

Clay

Ancient Greek Apulian Gnathian-Ware Pelike, 4th Century BC

$5,000

H 5.75 in Dm 3.5 in

Ancient Greek Apulian Gnathian-Ware Pelike, 4th Century BC

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A charming Gnathian pelike, with the obverse featuring a female head turned to the left, scrolling floral tendrils to either side, framing the central scene are a row of dots and ovo...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Greek Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Skyphos. Ancient Greece, 4th century BC. Pottery. 10.6 cm high.

$2,269

H 4.18 in W 6.7 in D 3.94 in

Skyphos. Ancient Greece, 4th century BC. Pottery. 10.6 cm high.

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Skyphos Ancient Greece, 4th century BC Pottery 10.6 cm high; 17 cm across the handles; 10 cm diameter Condition: In good condition. One handle repaired. Provenance: Private coll...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Classical Greek Jars

Materials

Pottery

Attic Black-Figured Neck Amphora, Classical Greek, 490-480 BC

$35,000

H 7.5 in Dm 5 in

Attic Black-Figured Neck Amphora, Classical Greek, 490-480 BC

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This small but superbly painted Neck Amphora is attributed to the Light-Make Class. It's central scene is decorated with an armored hoplite wearing greaves and a Corinthian helmet. H...

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15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Classical Greek Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Ancient Greek Female sculpture in terracotta

$3,971

H 6.5 in W 2.56 in D 2.01 in

Ancient Greek Female sculpture in terracotta

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Provenance Private collection, Miklos Bokor (Budapest, 1927 - Paris, 2019), Paris, France. Documents - Attached is thermoluminescence test. At the end of the 4th century BC, a styl...

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15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Classical Greek Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Ancient Apulian Red-Figured Nestoris, 4th Century BC

$9,000

H 6.5 in Dm 6 in

Ancient Apulian Red-Figured Nestoris, 4th Century BC

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This somewhat rare South Italian ceramic vessel is called a nestoris, or two handled wine jar. The obverse is decorated with a seated youth wearing a tunic, pilos helmet and high lac...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Classical Greek Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Large Attic Style Red-Figure Hydria Museum Copy After Ancient Greek Pottery

$6,500

H 19 in Dm 12 in

Large Attic Style Red-Figure Hydria Museum Copy After Ancient Greek Pottery

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Impressive large-scale Attic style red-figure pottery hydria inspired by classical Greek antiquity, beautifully hand-painted with elaborate mythological scenes in the traditional bla...

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20th Century Greek Classical Greek Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Spanish Green Terracotta Handled Jug Vase / Pitcher / Vessel, 1950s

$1,679Sale Price|20% Off

H 6.5 in W 7.09 in D 6.3 in

Spanish Green Terracotta Handled Jug Vase / Pitcher / Vessel, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Stunning Iberian style handled jug vase, jar or vessel in green unglazed terracotta. Spain, 1940s Catalan unglazed vase in green terracotta. Elegant piece, beautiful from all sides a...

Category

20th Century Spanish Classical Greek Jars

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta, Ceramic

Previously Available Items

French Greek Revival Porcelain Apothecary Jar

Sold

H 13 in Dm 6 in

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 Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Amphora Vases in Green Earthenware, Beginning 20th Century

Sold

H 16.54 in Dm 4.73 in

Pair of Amphora Vases in Green Earthenware, Beginning 20th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of amphora vases in green earthenware with geometrical shape handles. Work realized at the beginning of the 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century European Classical Greek Jars

Materials

Earthenware

Ancient Cypriot Bronze Age Amphora, 2700 BC

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H 9.5 in Dm 7 in

Ancient Cypriot Bronze Age Amphora, 2700 BC

Located in London, GB

A large red polished ware Cypriot amphora, originally from the collection of General Luigi Palma di Cesnola (1832-1904). Dating to the early Bronze Age...

Category

15th Century and Earlier European Antique Classical Greek Jars

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Cypriot Middle Bronze Age Bull Jug, 1900 BC

Sold

H 8 in Dm 6.5 in

Ancient Cypriot Middle Bronze Age Bull Jug, 1900 BC

Located in London, GB

A pottery jug from Cyprus dating to the Middle Bronze Age, circa 1900-1650 BC. Of typical drab/red polished ware, with rounded base and bulbous body, wide, cylindrical neck and with two pointed, vertical handles, positioned either side. Decorated throughout with beautiful, lime filled incised decorations; a combination of lines and circles. One of the most iconic Cypriot ceramic types. The people of bronze age Cyprus...

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15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Classical Greek Jars

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Greek Cypriot Geometric Black Jug, 950 BC

Sold

H 5.5 in W 4 in D 4 in

Ancient Greek Cypriot Geometric Black Jug, 950 BC

Located in London, GB

A fine example of an ancient Cypro-Geometric black slip ware jug, dating to around 950 - 800 BC. These characteristically Cypriot vessels are sometimes re...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Classical Greek Jars

Classical Greek jars for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Classical Greek jars for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage jars created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, terracotta and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Classical Greek jars made in a specific country, there are Europe, Balkan Peninsula, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 jars differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $950 and tops out at $3,600 while the average work can sell for $995.