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Classical Greek Furniture

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
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 Furniture

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Marble

Large Antique Carved and Painted Putto Supporting an Iron Candelabra
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large scale dramatic putto figure with drapery around his waist, flying and holding up a painted tole shaft with six candle prick spikes. The shaft decorated with painted tole acan...
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19th Century Antique Classical Greek Furniture

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Iron

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 Furniture

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Stucco

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 Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Antique French Faux Malachite Lamps
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Antique French Faux Malachite Lamps. Exceptionally well executed lamps with an excellent realistic painted metal urns to look like malachit...
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Early 20th Century French Classical Greek Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal

French Classical Cast Hard Stone Panier de Fruits Garden Ornament, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A French Classical garden ornament offers cast hard stone statue depicting Panier de Fruits (Basket of Fruit), 20th century $200-$500 A beautifully crafted 20th-century garden ornam...
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20th Century European Classical Greek Furniture

Materials

Stone

Mid Century Modern Brass Statue of a Greek Woman
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
In all of our years of collecting, we've never come across anything like this beautiful brass goddess statue. The piece is created from brass and is quite heavy. It depicts a Greek a...
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Mid-20th Century American Classical Greek Furniture

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Brass

Large Sculpture Bust Classic Bronze
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Sculpture statue bust man bronze patina. Superb effect in both classic and contemporary interiors, this piece will not leave anyone indifferent. Its classic style inspired by the Greek Gods takes us back to a page of history that recalls the cult of the perfect body...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Classical Greek Furniture

Materials

Composition

Antique Italian Marble Sculpture after Roman Original of the Wrestlers
Located in London, GB
Antique Italian marble sculpture after Roman original of the Wrestlers Italian, late 19th century Measures: Height 94cm, width 124c...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Greek Furniture

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Marble

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 Furniture

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Carrara Marble

Pair Green Gold 19th Century Crystal Vases, Greek Key Design Attributed Moser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rich green blown crystal vases featuring 24 karat gold decoration throughout with the central portion having a Greek key design. This pair dates to the last half of the 19th century ...
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1880s Antique Classical Greek Furniture

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Crystal, Gold

Gorgeous Collection of 4 Decoupaged Classical Figural Scenes with Gold Leaf
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful set of 4 black and white decoupaged scenes of classical figures in poetic poses set against gold leaf and each framed in giltwood moldings.
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1940s American Vintage Classical Greek Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Torso maschile classico in marmo bianco di Carrara
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Scultura, Torso maschile, arte classica, arte greca, Torso, marmo bianco Carrara, scultura classica. Torso maschile scolpito su bellissimo marmo bianco ...
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1990s Italian Classical Greek Furniture

Materials

Marble

Rare Long And Narrow Antique Geek Embroidered Textile 2'2" x 9'7"
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Long And Narrow Antique Geek Embroidered Textile, Circa: 19th Century, Origin: Anafi, Cyclades- Greece
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20th Century Greek Classical Greek Furniture

Materials

Wool

Black Mercurius Hermes Bust Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Hermes is the messenger god in Greek mythology. He is the quickest and most clever of the gods. The original is displayed in the Istanbul Archeological Museum. Hermes, a descendan...
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2010s Turkish Classical Greek Furniture

Materials

Statuary Marble

Vintage Greek Mythology Warrior Wall Plate
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful vintage decorative Greek wall plate featuring mythological warriors and a Greek key border Greece, Mid-20th Century Hand painted terracotta V...
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Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Furniture

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Terracotta, Paint

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 Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

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

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Marble

Large Greek Mosaic Wall Art Depicting The Stag Hunt
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large and intricately made Greek style mosaic wall art panel inspired by “The Stag Hunt”, a 4th century mosaic found in Pella, Greece, and signed by ancient Greek artist, Gnosis. ...
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Mid-20th Century Classical Greek Furniture

Materials

Steel

19th Century Italian Classical Marble Bust of Venus Chiurazzi
Located in New York, NY
Psyche of Capua. White marble bust of Venus, after antique. Italy, late 19th century. Inscribed, 'Chiurazzi.' Measures: 21 in. (53.3 cm) height.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Greek Furniture

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Carrara Marble

Italian Terracotta Lamp as a Roman "Olla" Shape
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Italian terracotta lamp in the shape of a Roman "olla", elegant in its essential simplicity. It can be placed anywhere and can be shipped anywhere from Italy, without the bulk of the...
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Late 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Mid-Century Classical Styled Cast Stone Basket Weave Planters -- 3 Available
Located in Sheffield, MA
3 Classical Basket Weave Garden Planters -- SOLD SINGLY. Excellent large oval shaped planters, decorated with basket weave and roped edge. They are in good condition, and a wonderful...
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1950s Vintage Classical Greek Furniture

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Cast Stone

Statue of Artemis Mytilene 43" Roman, 4th BC, Museum Replica Cultured Marble
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
**LEAD TIME 4 WEEKS The famous Artemis is the sister of Apollo and Dionysus; It is integrated with abundance in Anatolia. Considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Furniture

Materials

Statuary Marble, Metal

Pinax Relief Made with Compressed Marble Powder 'Ephesus Museum' Statue
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Weight: 2.75 kg -The original is displayed in the Ephesus Museum. - It can hang on the wall. -Produced from pressed marble powder. -Produced from...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Furniture

Materials

Statuary Marble

French Figural Statue
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...
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19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of Alabaster Vases, Italy About 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair Of Alabaster Vases, Italy About 1880
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Classical Greek Furniture

Materials

Marble

Classic horse head in white Carrara marble -made in Italy
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...
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1990s Italian Classical Greek Furniture

Materials

Marble

Apollon Bust Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder 'Istanbul Museum'
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Apollo is known as the god of music, art, the sun, fire and poetry in Greek mythology. He also possessed the ability to transfer his powers of prophecy to others. The original is displayed in the Istanbul Museum. Known as the god of music, fine arts, poetry, fire and prophecy in ancient Greek mythology, Apollo was also an admirable god with his young and strong structure. Apollo, the son of Zeus and Leto, was a very handsome god and had a radiance and charm that almost radiated light around him. Apollon represents music, the arts, the sun, and poetry. He can transfer his talent as an oracle to other people. Apollon, who originated in Anatolia, is one of the leading gods with his lyre ringing...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Furniture

Materials

Statuary Marble

Porcelain & Ceramic Sculptural Vase Italy Contemporary, 21st Century
Located in London, GB
"TuttiTappi (Venus doppelgänger)", 2016, glazed earthenware and porcelain, measures: H 27 x 15 x 15cm Andrea Salvatori (Italy, 1975) is an internationally renowned visual artist w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Furniture

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Large Greek Olive Jar with Metal Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful large 1940s Greek Olive Jar with metal stand. The height of 46 inches includes the metal stand.
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Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Unique Decorative Art Tile, Roger Capron, Italy c. 1980
Located in St Ouen, FR
Unique decoration on earthenware made to order by the Artist for the famous Italian decorative ceramics firm Marazzi. An ode to love and wine carried by two muses treated in a very s...
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1980s Italian Vintage Classical Greek Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Very fine and large KPM porcelain plaque of The Three Fates
Located in London, GB
Very fine and large KPM porcelain plaque of The Three Fates German, c.1908 Frame: height 90cm, width 77cm, depth 9cm Plaques: height 53cm, width 43cm, ...
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Early 20th Century German Classical Greek Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

19th Century Grecian Style Bronze Military Statue of A Woman In Battle
Located in Queens, NY
"Grecian style bronze life size figure of classic woman (Athena) with military wardrobe holding a round decorated shield and a sword (sword replaced ...
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19th Century Antique Classical Greek Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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 Furniture

Materials

Statuary Marble

Ancient Greek Black Glaze Kantharos Wine Cup
Located in London, GB
Greek Black Glaze Kantharos Circa Early 4th Century B.C. Terracotta With old label reading ‘No. 133’ Height: 8.8 cm This 4th Century B.C. kan...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Classical Greek Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Torso maschile classico "Esculapio", scolpito su marmo bianco di Carrara
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Scultura, Torso maschile, arte classica, arte greca, Torso, marmo bianco Carrara, scultura classica, torso antico, torso panneggiato, torso Esculapio, torso Asclepio Torso maschile s...
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1990s Italian Classical Greek Furniture

Materials

Marble

Heron Tripod Oil Lamp Holder, Grand Tour Object, Bronze, Italy 19th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Heron Tripod Oil Lamp Holder, Grand Tour Object, Bronze, Italy 19th century
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Early 19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Furniture

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Bronze

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 Furniture

Materials

Marble

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 Furniture

Materials

Marble

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 Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Contemporary Iron Klismos Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
The classic iron klismos chair from the Tara Shaw Maison collection is adorned with palm frond motifs and a delicate bronze-colored knot. This chair makes a statement with a variety ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Furniture

Materials

Iron

Aphrodite with Compressed Marble Powder 'Aphrodisias Museum'
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Measures: Height: 23.6'' / Weight: 5 kg Goddess with Classical and Hellenistic concepts of Aphrodite. It was built for the sanctuary of the settlement in the Hellenistic period. She is depicted standing upright and from the front, like an ancient Anatolian goddess. The upper part of the dress we see on the statue is divided into different sections and there are four different sections under it. In each of these four sections, there are figured decorations related to four different sections. Characteristics of Aphrodite: (1) Aphrodite's personal assistants, Three Graces (Kharites); (2) Selene (Moon) and Helios (Sun), Permanent extensions of Aphrodite in the world realm; (3) Aphrodite is classically depicted on a sea goat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Furniture

Materials

Statuary Marble

Male Marble Torso On Black Marble Base
Located in Southall, GB
A handsome hand-carved marble male torso in white marble on a black marble square base. The torso is skilfully carved with rippling muscles which com...
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Late 20th Century European Classical Greek Furniture

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Marble

Large column and basin in Levanto marble, circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Large column and basin in Levanto marble, circa 1900
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Mid-20th Century French Classical Greek Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pair of 19th Century French Classical Finely Cast Bronze Maiden Statues
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Quality pair of 19th century figural bronze statues. The pair features left and right facing maidens holding urn form vessels. The casting is of superior quality as can be seen by th...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Icon St George Miracle Worker with Oklad
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique 19 th c orthodox icon tempera on gold leaf on wood in polychrome enamel embossed brass oklad. Saint George The Miracle Worker defeating the dragon. Great level of master work...
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1850s Russian Antique Classical Greek Furniture

Materials

Brass

Busto di Socrate in marmo bianco di Carrara
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Scultura, busto socrate, socrate, busto filosofo, busto romano antico, arte romana, arte classica, arte greca, busto, marmo bianco Carrara, scultura classica, scultura antica, busto ...
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1990s Italian Classical Greek Furniture

Materials

Marble

Big Plaster Sculpture of Medusa Head, Belgium 1960
Located in Brussels, BE
From an sculptor studio, fine plaster sculpture of Medusa. Belgium, circa 1960.
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1960s Belgian Vintage Classical Greek Furniture

Materials

Plaster

Antique Hermes Bust in Carved Biscuit French Origin
Located in Buxton, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Sculpture of Hermes. The sculpture is hand carved from Biscuit. Circa Late 20th and of French Origin Dimensions - 19 H x 13 x 7 cm We have...
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Late 20th Century French Classical Greek Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Roman Theatre Mask Myra No:2 Museum Replica, Cultured Marble
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
It was found in the ancient city of Myra in Antalya, Turkey. It was used as a mask in theaters during the Roman period. The city of Myra, one of the six most important cities that w...
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2010s Turkish Classical Greek Furniture

Materials

Statuary Marble

White Marble Corinthian Column Table Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
White marble Corinthian column table lamp This is heavy piece it is made in solid marble, the lamp has a single fluted marble Corinthian st...
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Early 20th Century Classical Greek Furniture

Materials

Marble

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 Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Zeus Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder Statue
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Furniture

Materials

Statuary Marble

Lucite Klismos Chair in Malachite Print Fabric
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Lucite Klismos chair upholstered in malachite print fabric in the style of Charles Hollis Jones. It is made in 1990’s by Los Angeles based company Shahrooz. Total three chairs availa...
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1930s American Vintage Classical Greek Furniture

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Lucite

Antique 19th century Italian Rare Greek Mythology Majolica Vase/Urn
Located in Doha, QA
A very rare and very decorative Italian Majolica Vase. Hight 41 cm. The vase is decorated with four faces of God Ammon-epithet of Zeus, and two of Neptun...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Greek Furniture

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Porcelain

Venus de Milo Made with Compressed Marble Powder 'Louvre Museum'
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The Venus of Milo is a symbol of Aphrodite and beauty. The name comes from the village of Milos where the statue was found. Venus is named after the pla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Furniture

Materials

Statuary Marble

Two-Tone Marble Greek-Style Armless Female Statue
Located in MC Leansville, NC
This Two-Tone Marble Greek-Style Armless Female Statue features a serene expression and flowing drapery, showcasing classical beauty and grace. Crafted from material stone, it emphas...
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20th Century Unknown Classical Greek Furniture

Materials

Stone

Ionic Column Sculpture Made with Compressed Marble Powder / Large
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Weight: 7,5 kg Ionic regular columns, born on the western and southern coasts of Anatolia, have a thin, long and elegant form. agu's special selection brings the most important scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Furniture

Materials

Statuary Marble

Pink granite base, circa 1940
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pink granite base, circa 1940
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Mid-20th Century French Classical Greek Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Jaguar Statue 'Ephesus Museum' Replica Cultured Marble
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The ancient city of Ephesus, which dates back to 6000 BC, has been a coastal city belonging to the Romans, Greeks and Turks at different times. The city is known as the place where C...
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2010s Turkish Classical Greek Furniture

Materials

Statuary Marble

Classical Greek furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Classical Greek furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, building and garden elements, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, marble and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Classical Greek furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include LAGU, Cathryn Shilling, Sir William Hamilton, and Maitland Smith. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $30 and tops out at $289,700 while the average work can sell for $1,855.

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