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
Classical Greek Alabaster Table Lamps 1970s Spain
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two beautiful Alabaster table lamps. Classical Greek Timeless design
gives a wonderful warm light. New rewired. small socket lamps needed.
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Rare 18th Century Wool and Silk Tapestry by Leyniers
By Leyniers Family
Located in London, GB
Rare 18th century wool and silk tapestry by Leyniers
Belgian, 18th Century
Length 247cm, width 283cm
Beautifully executed and vibrantly coloured, this large tapestry was made in 18th century Brussels by Urbanus (1674-1747) and Daniel III Leyniers (1705-1770).
The tapestry depicts ‘Eumenes’ wrestling match’ or ‘Eumene’s Struggle’ (‘La Lutte d'Eumenes') inspired by the Greek philosopher and historian, Plutarch’s ‘Parallel Lives’ written around second century A.D. King Phillip...
Category
18th Century Belgian Antique Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Textile
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
1990s Italian Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Marble
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...
Category
2010s Turkish Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Statuary Marble
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Marble
Ionic Bookend no:2 Set Made with Compressed Marble Powder
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Ionic regular columns born on the western and southern coasts of Anatolia have a thin, long and elegant body.
Ionic columns are one of three types of column styles used in Greece; V...
Category
2010s Turkish Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Statuary Marble
Whimsical White Glazed Porcelain Group of Four Putti Playing with a Goat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming Continental 19th/20th century whimsical white glazed porcelain group of four putti playing with a goat, probably after the depiction of The Goat Amalthea with the Infant Jupiter by the Italian artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini, (Italian, 1598-1680), depicting four playful putti, one riding the goat, another feeding it, a third one holding on to it and the forth one, Jupiter, feeding from it. Stamped (unknown). Probably Italian. Circa: 1900.
Measures: Height: 14 3/4 inches (37.5 cm)
Width: 15 3/4 inches (40 cm)
Depth: 10 1/2 inches (26.7 cm)
Myth
The goat of Amalthea is a divine goat who fed the baby Zeus with its milk. Its name is translated from the ancient Greek and means “gentle goddess.” Zeus’ father, Kronos (Cronus, Cronos), fearing to lose his power, swallowed up all his newly born children. His wife Rhea suffered greatly from this, and when the next child was born, she slipped a stone wrapped in diapers instead of Kronos.
Kronos swallowed the stone, not suspecting anything, so the kid had to hide. Rhea hid him on the island of Crete in the cave of Mount Ida...
Category
Early 1900s European Antique Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$1,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Magnificent Pair of Late 18th C Large Terra Cotta Busts of Apollo and Diana
Located in Dallas, TX
A large monumental pair of late 18th century Italian terra cotta busts of Apollo and Diana on jadeite and gilt bronze mounted pedestals. 77'' H overal...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Figurina di Putto dell'Amore in Porcellana di Meissen del 1800
Located in Milano, MI
Statuina raffigurante il Putto dell'Amore in porcellana di Meissen, realizzato nel 1800. La statuina potrebbe aver subito dei restauri.
Ø cm 10 Ø cm 6 h cm 13
La porcellana di Meis...
Category
1870s German Antique Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
New Contemporary Turkish Oushak Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51617 New Modern Turkish Oushak Rug, 10'01 x 12'03. Like the first breath of dawn brushing the Anatolian plains, this hand-knotted wool modern Turkish Oushak rug whispers serenity wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Wool
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Statuary Marble
Large Bronze Model of a Seated Mercury
By Jean-Baptiste Pigalle
Located in London, GB
Large bronze model of a seated Mercury, after Jean-Baptiste Pigalle (1714-1785),
late nineteenth century or early twentieth century, French.
Base diameter 27 cm.
This statue ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Marble
Brutalist Travertine Table Lamp Circa 1980
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Brutalist Travertine Table Lamp Circa 1980
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Marble
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 ...
Category
1990s Italian Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Marble
AR drachm Mithradates I, Hekatompylos
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: head left in bashlyk
Reverse: archer seated right on omphalos, three line legend, H
Not known to Sellwood, unpublished coin of Hekatompylos mint
Weight: 3.95 g
Grade: Abou...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Silver
Mid 19th Century Continental Porcelain Urn Converted to a Lamp
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c. continental urn converted to a table lamp with gilt and polychrome enamel on porcelain, a painted wood base and a brass stem and socket. Despite having a chip to the stem of ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Garden Lions
Located in London, England
Pair of concrete lions with weathered finish.
Circa 1950.
H 37cm x W 22cm x D 68cm
Category
Mid-20th Century British Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Concrete
$929 / set
Vintage Boho Greek Key Matte Glazed Ceramic Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your décor with this striking pair of Vintage Boho Greek Key Matte Glazed Ceramic Lamps. Featuring a timeless Greek Key motif, these lamps blend classical design with bohemia...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$1,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
AR Drachm Bagadat, kingdom of Persis, Persepolis
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: head right, with mustache and earring, wearing diadem and kyrbasia
Reverse: fire temple of Ahura-Mazda, above, half-figure of Ahura-Mazda, to inner left, Baydād (Bagadat) st...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Silver
Il Porcelino after Pietro Tacca, Green Serpentine Marble Sculpture, Italy 19th
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Il Porcelino after Pietro Tacca, Green Serpentine Marble Sculpture, Italy 19th Century
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Bronze
AR Stater Lucania, Metapontum
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Obverse: head of Demeter left, wearing barley wreath
Reverse: ΜΕΤA, ear of barley, pitchfork above leaf in left field
Weight: 7.84 g
Grade: About extremely fine
Reference: SNG ANS 4...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Silver
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Statuary Marble
Wedgwood Black Basalt and Encaustic Enamel Rum Kettle
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by Wedgwood, this rare, round-shaped rum kettle is comprised of black basalt and features a molded bail handle and glazed interior. Referred to as “...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Zeus Statue 41" Museum Replica Made with Compressed Marble Powder
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Zeus, considered the father of gods and humans, is the most important god in Greek mythology. It is always depicted with the throne, scepter and lightning bolt. The original of the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Statuary Marble
Greek gold pendant with siren figurine, Hellenistic
Located in UTRECHT, UT
A gold pendant in the shape of a siren with a human head, hair parted and falling onto back, human upper body, wings on back, standing on drum-shaped pedestal, decorated with granule...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Gold
Large 19th Century Classical Bronze statue of Amalthea
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality large 19th century bronze statue of a semi nude female of Amalthea in Marie Antoinette’s dairy. The original is marble from 1787..
There were different traditions regarding Amaltheia.[3] Amaltheia is sometimes represented as the goat who nurtured the infant-god in a cave in Cretan Mount Aigaion ("Goat Mountain"),[4] sometimes as a goat-tending nymph[5] of uncertain parentage (the daughter of Oceanus,[6] Helios,[7] Haemonius,[8] or—according to Lactantius—Melisseus[9]).[10] The possession of multiple and uncertain mythological parents indicates wide worship of a deity in many cultures having varying local traditions. Other names, like Adrasteia, Ide, the nymph of Mount Ida...
Category
19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Ionic Column Sculpture Made with Compressed Marble Powder No:1 Small
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Weight: 6,5 kg
Ionic regular columns, born on the western and southern coasts of Anatolia, have a thin, long and elegant form.
Lagu's special selection brings the most important scu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Statuary Marble, Marble
Hermes Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder, 'Side Museum' No:3
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 Side Museum.
Measure: height: 11.8'' / Weight: 2 k...
Category
2010s Turkish Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Statuary Marble
An antique Italian ring turned alabaster pedestal 19th century
Located in Den Haag, NL
An antique Italian ring turned alabaster pedestal, 19th century,…
Very nice and elegant shaped . some small chips .
Category
1880s Italian Antique Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Zeus Made with Compressed Marble Powder
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Zeus, considered the father of gods and humans, is the most important god in Greek mythology. It is always depicted with the throne, scepter and lightning bolt. The original of the s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Statuary Marble
$4,962 / item
Jaguar Statue 'Set of 2' Made with Compressed Marble Powder 'Ephesus Museum'
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...
Category
2010s Turkish Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Statuary Marble
Nemesis Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder 'Antalya Archeological Museum'
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Weight: 7,5 kg
The Goddess Nemesis, daughter of Nyx, represents the power that adjusts the balance of human relationships, giving each individual the fate their actions deserve. H...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Statuary Marble
Classical Marble Stone Corner Sink
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Marble Stone Corner Sink
Naturally distressed marble, an original period piece
x2 wall sides: 40 cm each
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
19th Century Bronze Eros, by Aug. 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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Single Bronze Empire Satyr Head Table Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Single antique Napoleon III era table lamp made from a mantle urn or vase. The lamp features handles shaped like Satyr heads, floral swags, and bows. The dark bronze patinated finish...
Category
1880s French Antique Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Spelter
Ionic Bookend Set Made with Compressed Marble Powder
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Ionic regular columns born on the western and southern coasts of Anatolia have a thin, long and elegant body.
Ionic columns are one of three types of c...
Category
2010s Turkish Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Statuary Marble
Ionic Column Statue Set Made with Compressed Marble Powder (3 pieces)
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
There are 3 pieces in this set.
Small: Height: 36 cm / Weight: 6,5 kg
Medium: Height: 46 cm / Weight: 7.5 kg
Large: Width: 22.5 cm / Depth: 15 cm / Height: 58 cm /Weight: 8.5 kg
Ion...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Statuary Marble
Asclepius Made with Compressed Marble Powder 'Ephesus Museum'
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Asclepius is known as the god of "medicine, healing and rejuvenation" in Greek mythology. Asclepius, who was believed to have found immortality, was therefore punished by being killed by Zeus.
Weight: 35 kg.
-Produced from pressed marble powder...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Statuary Marble
Ionic Column Statue Set Made with Marble Powder (3 pieces) **LEAD TIME 4 WEEKS**
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
**LEAD TIME 4 WEEKS**
There are 3 pieces in this set.
Small: Height: 36 cm / Weight: 6,5 kg
Medium: Height: 46 cm / Weight: 7.5 kg
Large: Width: 22.5 cm / Depth: 15 cm / Height: 58 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Statuary Marble
Nemesis Statue Made with Compressed Marble Powder 'Antalya Museum'
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Weight: 250 kg
The Goddess Nemesis, daughter of Nyx, represents the power that adjusts the balance of human relationships, giving each individual the fate their actions deserve. He ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Statuary Marble
Viennese Imperial Porcelain Picture Plate Plate, Baden En Autriche, 1813
Located in Vienna, AT
Porcelain plate decorated with fine veduta painting: in the mirror octagonal picture panel against golden background, framed with matte gold painted festoons above and below the pict...
Category
1810s Austrian Antique Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Corinthian Column Candleholder 'Set of 2' Compressed Marble Powder Statue
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Weight: 2,5 kg
*There are 2 pieces in this set.
-Produced from pressed marble powder.
-Produced from the original molds of the works from the museum.
-Can be used indoors and outdoo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Statuary Marble
The Old Fisher Man Bust Made with Compressed Marble Powder, Aphrodisias Museum
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The Old Fisherman Bust serves as a timeless piece of decor, adding a touch of classical elegance to any setting. Whether displayed in a museum-like exhib...
Category
2010s Turkish Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Statuary Marble
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...
Category
1890s French Antique Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Carved Travertine and Marble Inlaid Vintage Table Lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
This pair of vintage 1970s Italian table lamps are made from carved travertine that has been inlaid with a rouge marble band. Carved from a solid block the lamps are very substantial...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Marble, Travertine
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...
Category
2010s Turkish Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Statuary Marble
Large Marble Torso On Black Marble Stand
Located in Southall, GB
A skilfully carved and detailed Greek Style Male torso in white marble on a black marble stand. The contours of the muscles are defined, the marble smooth. A striking bust that would...
Category
Late 20th Century European Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Marble
$9,299 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Walnut 'Klismos' Chairs by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall.
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of Walnut 'Klismos' Chairs by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall.
Worn upholstery. General light wear
Category
1950s American Vintage Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Framed Set of 18th Century Classical Engravings
Located in Pembroke, MA
Two French matted and framed 18th century black and white engravings inspired by Classical Antiquity. The first frame contains an engraving of a woman patting a unicorn, and a man an...
Category
18th Century French Antique Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Paper
$3,500 Sale Price / set
20% Off
The Snaked Altar Column Statue Compressed Marble Powder Sculpture Bergama Museum
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Weight: 8 kg
The Snaked Altar, situated atop a marble column at the entrance square of the Ancient City of Asclepion, holds the distinction of being recognized as the earliest symbol of medicine and pharmacy.
The altar's prominent position within the Asclepion complex highlights its importance in the context of ancient medical practices. It served as a visual representation of the profound connection between spirituality and healing, as Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine, was often depicted alongside snakes, which were regarded as symbols of rebirth and rejuvenation.
Today, the original Snaked Altar finds its rightful place of honor in the prestigious Bergama Museum. Visitors to the museum can marvel at its intricate details and appreciate the craftsmanship of the ancient artisans who sculpted it. The altar's preservation allows us to delve into the depths of history and gain insights into the ancient world's understanding and reverence for medicine.
*Crafted from compressed marble powder.
*Manufactured using molds...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Statuary Marble
Statuary Marble Bust of Greek Philosopher Thales of Miletus
Located in Montreal, QC
Statuary marble bust of Greek Philosopher Thales of Miletus
The width is of the base.
Bust doesn't include the wooden pedestal.
Category
1930s Greek Vintage Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Marble
Ionic Bookend no:2 Set Made with Compressed Marble Powder
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Ionic regular columns born on the western and southern coasts of Anatolia have a thin, long and elegant body.
Ionic columns are one of three types of c...
Category
2010s Turkish Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Statuary Marble
Bearded Hermes, Made with Compressed Marble Powder, İzmir Museum
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
**LEAD TIME 4 WEEKS
Lagu's special selection brings the most important sculptures in world history to your living spaces with the best materials. Hermes, a descendant of the Titans,...
Category
2010s Turkish Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Statuary Marble
Jacques Louis KESSLER, Pair of Vases Engraved Using the Kessler Process
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Glass
Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Alabaster Lamp with Silk Shade
Located in Larkspur, CA
Late 19th century French alabaster lamp with custom trimmed silk shade. Hand-carved classic urn form with highly detailed carving of acanthus lea...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
A Pair of White Marble and Ormolu Classical Greek Style Table Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of White Marble and Ormolu Classical Greek Style Table Lamp
These are heavy little lamps made in solid marble with ormolu mounts, the ...
Category
1910s Vintage Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Marble
Fireback " Apollo with the lyre"
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This fireback was made in the 19th century of cast iron. It is adorned with a representation of the god Apollo that we recognize thanks to the lyre he's holding in his hands.
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique Classical Greek Furniture
Materials
Iron
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 Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Classical Greek furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
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