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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.

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Style: Classical Greek
Ancient Greek Lions Head Waterspout Sculpture from Southern Italy
Ancient Greek Lions Head Waterspout Sculpture from Southern Italy

Ancient Greek Lions Head Waterspout Sculpture from Southern Italy

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Ancient Greek Lions Head Waterspout Sculpture from Southern Italy

Located in London, GB

A sensitively-modelled and well-provenanced ancient Greek waterspout in the form of a lion’s head, a notably rare example of 4th-3rd century BC Tarantine sculpture. An architectural ...

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Ancient Greek Marble Lion Architectural Waterspout from a Temple
Ancient Greek Marble Lion Architectural Waterspout from a Temple

Ancient Greek Marble Lion Architectural Waterspout from a Temple

$24,000

Ancient Greek Marble Lion Architectural Waterspout from a Temple

Located in London, GB

A finely-modelled and well-provenanced ancient Greek waterspout in the form of a lion’s head, a notably rare example of 5th-6th century BC sculpture. Likely once adorning an importan...

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15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Classical Greek Animal Sculptures

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Ancient Greek Bracelet with lion head terminals in gold
Ancient Greek Bracelet with lion head terminals in gold

Ancient Greek Bracelet with lion head terminals in gold

$24,426

Ancient Greek Bracelet with lion head terminals in gold

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Bracelet with lion head terminals Ancient Greek · 4th century BC Gold 6.8 cm in length, 5.5 cm in height and 25.34 gr in weight. Provenance - Private collection, France. Conditi...

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6th Century BC Greek Bull's Head Sculpture in Hand-Carved Marble
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$52,343

6th Century BC Greek Bull's Head Sculpture in Hand-Carved Marble

Located in BARCELONA, ES

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6ft High Silver Plated Bronze Pegasus Winged Horse

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Located in London, GB

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Located in Greding, DE

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Cast bronze Chimaera paw foot, Ancient Greece, late 5th - early 4th century B.C.
Cast bronze Chimaera paw foot, Ancient Greece, late 5th - early 4th century B.C.

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$3,390

Cast bronze Chimaera paw foot, Ancient Greece, late 5th - early 4th century B.C.

Located in York, GB

Provenance: Private collection, Germany, 1970s-1980s. Collection of Prince Saud bin Muhammed Al Thani (1966 – 2014); Thence by descent.

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Testa cavallo Grecia classica in marmo bianco di Carrara
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Testa cavallo Grecia classica in marmo bianco di Carrara

By Laboratorio Todini

Located in Tarquinia, IT

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1990s Italian Classical Greek Animal Sculptures

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Green Marble Carved Horse Head Sculpture on Marble Base
Green Marble Carved Horse Head Sculpture on Marble Base

Green Marble Carved Horse Head Sculpture on Marble Base

$695

Green Marble Carved Horse Head Sculpture on Marble Base

Located in Louisville, KY

This sophisticated and stoic horse head sculpture, in unique green marble boasting hints of mustard and veins of dark green, illuminates the amazing creative skills that went into th...

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Large Classical Bust Parthenon Horse Greek Style Plaster 39cm
Large Classical Bust Parthenon Horse Greek Style Plaster 39cm

Large Classical Bust Parthenon Horse Greek Style Plaster 39cm

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Large Classical Bust Parthenon Horse Greek Style Plaster 39cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

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20th Century Classical Greek Animal Sculptures

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Gabriella Crespi 'Coppia Di Delfini' Pair of Silvered Bronze Dolphins
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Gabriella Crespi 'Coppia Di Delfini' Pair of Silvered Bronze Dolphins

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Gabriella Crespi 'Coppia Di Delfini' Pair of Silvered Bronze Dolphins

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in Hastings, GB

A truly spectacular and incredibly rare pair of sculptures by legendary designer Gabriella Crespi, modeled as mythical dolphins, 'Coppia di Delfini', each one hand crafted from Sarda...

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1970s Italian Vintage Classical Greek Animal Sculptures

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Early 20th Century English Cast Stone Lion Garden Statue with Weathered Patina
Early 20th Century English Cast Stone Lion Garden Statue with Weathered Patina

Early 20th Century English Cast Stone Lion Garden Statue with Weathered Patina

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Early 20th Century English Cast Stone Lion Garden Statue with Weathered Patina

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This striking early 20th-century English cast stone lion statue embodies the timeless appeal of traditional garden ornamentation, blending strength, symbolism, and understated elegan...

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Classic horse head in white Carrara marble -made in Italy
Classic horse head in white Carrara marble -made in Italy

Classic horse head in white Carrara marble -made in Italy

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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...

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Classical Greek animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Classical Greek animal sculptures 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 animal sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, marble and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Classical Greek animal sculptures made in a specific country, there are Asia, Caucasus, and Turkey pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original animal sculptures, popular names associated with this style include and LAGU. 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 animal sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $70 and tops out at $8,352 while the average work can sell for $603.

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