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A Very Rare Early 19th Century Irish Turn Over Leaf Games Table
Located in Dublin, IE
surface. Raised over a classically simple shaped serpentine frieze featuring a stunning scallop shell
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Irish Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Painted Bookcase/Buffet Deux Corps
Located in Birmingham, AL
exceptional bookcase is a stepped cornice adorned with a dark painted Greek key frieze — a classical
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Grand Tour Bronze Two-Handled Urns on Later Wooden Bases
Located in Worcester, GB
campana form with twin handles and features a continuous frieze of classical figures in relief, drawn from
Category

Early 20th Century European Urns

Materials

Bronze

19th c. Pair of English Painted Cast Iron Medici or Borghese Urns
Located in Wichita, KS
Handyside Foundry. Reeded handles, floriate campana bodies, cast with friezes of classical figures on fluted
Category

Antique 19th Century English Urns

Materials

Iron

Antique Louis XVI Rouge Griotte and Vert Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in New York, NY
panels—an opulent color pairing that highlights the era’s reverence for symmetry, luxury, and classical
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Empire style Mahogany secretaire abattant, circa 1840
Located in Brighton, Sussex
. Having a frieze drawer, classical ormolu mounted classical columns to either side. The fall front opening
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Revival Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Emilio Vasarri Lithograph in Arts Crafts Wood Frame
By Emilio Vasarri
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Emilio Vasarri in 1909. The piece features a scene from classical antiquity and depicts a seated
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Pre-Raphaelite Prints

Materials

Oak, Paper

Early 19th Century Regency Brass Inlaid Turn Over Leaf Card Table
Located in Dublin, IE
back to reveal a fitted green baize playing surface. Raised over a classically simple panelled frieze
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Brass

"Swedish Grace" Wrought Iron Chandelier Sweden, 1930s
Located in London, GB
, Swedish Grace fused the geometry of Art Deco with classical and folkloric motifs. This national aesthetic
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Candelabras

Materials

Wrought Iron

Alessandro Mendini Limited Edition Triglifo Ceramic Sculpture by Superego 2000s
By Alessandro Mendini, Superego
Located in Cascina, Pisa
frieze in classical architecture, and it's so-called because of the angular channels in them
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

A Very Rare Georgian Hand Painted Inlaid Turn Over Leaf Card Table
Located in Dublin, IE
, pinks and cream against green ground. Raised over a classically simple inlaid frieze with lovely
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Brass

18th Century Venetian gilt wood console table.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
serpentine shaped inlaid specimen marble top. Raised on four classical cabriole supports, the frieze with
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Large 19th Century Flame Mahogany Leather Top Drum Centre Table
Located in Dublin, IE
classically simple frieze with eight drawers fitted with decorative finely cast brass ring pulls with foliate
Category

Antique 19th Century English Center Tables

Materials

Brass

A Fabulous Early 19th Century Georgian Demi-Lune Console Table
Located in Dublin, IE
classically simple deep frieze, supported on elegantly tapering square leg with applied ankles. Mahogany
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Early 1800s Empire Baccarat Crystal and Bronze Tazza Centerpieces
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
, supporting tiers of Baccarat crystal bowls adorned with intricate grape vine friezes inspired by classical
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Guilloché Enamel Portrait Box
Located in Dublin, IE
by a classical relief frieze of acanthus and anthemion motifs in the Louis XVI style, finely chased
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

A Stunning 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Demi Lune Hall or Side Table
Located in Dublin, IE
string banding is raised over a classically simple deep and panelled frieze, supported on elegantly
Category

Antique 19th Century English Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Mahogany

A Paris Biscuit Porcelain Gilt Green-Ground Figural Reticulated Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
. The pierced upper band is mounted over a gilt frieze of alternating classical foliage and anthemia
Category

Antique 1820s French Neoclassical Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

Late 19th Century Biedermeier Revival Shaving Mirror
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
surmounted by a shaped frieze with classical harp and leaf sprays, over base with two long, narrow drawers
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Table Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood

Early 19th Century Regency Revolving Drum Library Centre Table
Located in Dublin, IE
classically simple frieze fitted with cockbeaded drawers and decorative finely cast brass ring pulls
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Center Tables

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Console Table
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
raised over a carved frieze of classical decoration, the long central drawer finely carved with
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Irish Adam Style Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Very beautiful antique Louis XVI style fireplace in Statuary Carrara marble
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
admiration for antiquity. Ivy branches—symbols of vitality in classical tradition—run across the frieze
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Bronze

A Very Rare Pair of Early 19th Century Regency Inlaid Card Tables
Located in Dublin, IE
folds back to reveal a fitted green baize playing surface. Raised over a classically simple frieze
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Baize, Rosewood, Satinwood

19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic Table
Located in Brighton, Sussex
table, with classical motifs, sphinxs to the frieze and winged Lion supports, termintaing in claw feet
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Center Tables

Materials

Marble

EARLY 19th CENTURY VIENNESE EMPIRE CLOCK
Located in Firenze, FI
decoration of the clock features gilded bronze friezes, inspired by classical elements such as the head of
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Fireplace Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
embellishments. This classical style mantel with decorative frieze features a central tablet displaying a female
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace M...

Materials

Composition

A Nineteenth Century Scagliola Inlaid Chimneypiece of Good Proportions
Located in London, GB
carved with paterae. The tablet at the centre of the frieze shows a classical urn with rams heads at the
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Very Fine Pair of Edwardian demilune Side Tables
Located in Dublin, IE
carved with rich patination and grain. The well figured, moulded top is raised over a classically simple
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Carved Regency Sandstone Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
by carved brackets of classical form. The frieze carved with carved classical urn to centre above a
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Sandstone

A pair of 19th Century French Ebonised Pier / Side Cabinets
Located in Brighton, Sussex
foliate ormolu mounts to the frieze, classical monopodia supports, a single door to each with inset
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

A Rare 19th Century Inlaid Table by Ferdinando Pogliani
By Ferdinando Pogliani
Located in Southall, GB
inlay. It is richly decorated with a detailed classical scene and frieze. A very luxurious piece that
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Center Tables

Materials

Ivory, Tortoise Shell, Ebony

Large Late 18th Century George III Giltwood Mirror
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
each corner, the upper corners surmounted by classical urns, the top with a large classical urn over an
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British George III Floor Mirrors and Full-Leng...

Materials

Giltwood

An English Statuary Fireplace with Italian Siena Marble Inlay
Located in London, GB
surmounted by carved end blockings with classical finials. The frieze with matching fluting, with urn to
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Antique 19th Century European Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Statuary Marble

Early 19th Century Bronze Campana Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
-snape urn-form; its down-turned bezel over its body, decorated with an anthemion frieze of classical
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Bronze

Large Pilkington Lancastrian Pottery Vase, Dated 1925
Located in New York, NY
shouldered form with flaring neck, painted with a frieze of classical Greek warriors spearing a
Category

Vintage 1920s English Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Wedgwood Black Basalt Two-Handled Vases, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Decorated with a frieze of classical figures between a berried vine border and upright acanthus
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Three Piece Wedgwood Jasper Covered Urns, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Lilac ground. Each encircled by frieze of classical figures beneath floral swags, the largest
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Garniture

Materials

Ceramic

Leitizia Bonapartes, Madame Mere Dressing Mirror and Jewellery Cabinet
By Georges Jacob
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
friezes and various classical motives. Similar gilded bronze mounts are found on various pieces of
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...

Materials

Bronze

A Rare 19th Century Figured Mahogany Oval Drum Table
Located in Dublin, IE
gadroon edge is raised over a classically simple frieze with two drawers, each fitted with brass
Category

Antique 19th Century English Center Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Neoclassical Patinated Bronze and Red Marble Urns Mounted as Lamps
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Each urn cast with frieze of classical figures, raised on a bronze-mounted rouge griotte square
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Moroccan Royal Blue Glasses with Gold Moorish Arabesque Design Set of 6 Barware
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
glasses are decorated with a classical arabesque gold pattern Moorish frieze. Use these elegant blue
Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Barware

Materials

Glass

Pair of White Porcelain Fish Scale Lidded Jars with Petite Finials
Located in Atlanta, GA
. The neck of each jar is encircled with a Greek Key frieze, adding a classical touch that contrasts
Category

20th Century Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Moroccan Clear and Silver Overlay Shot Glasses Set of 6
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan Set of six clear and silver overlay Moorish style glasses. Decorated with a classical
Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Glass

Materials

Glass

French 19th Century Empire Style Gueridon
Located in Brighton, Sussex
column supports, each with gilded ormolu capitals and classical ormolu motifs to the frieze, the triform
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Gueridon

Materials

Marble

Regency Style Marble Fireplace with Sienna Brocatelle Inlay
Located in London, GB
fluted jambs surmounted by urns of classical form. The frieze with matching flutes, interspersed with
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Statuary Marble, Siena Marble

Set of Six Handblown Italian Moorish Green with Gold Shot Glasses
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
cold drink. Shot glasses very light finely decorated with a classical gold Moorish pattern frieze
Category

20th Century Italian Moorish Glass

Materials

Glass

Louis XVI Style Marquetry Side or Work Table, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, Sussex
inlaid marquetry to the top and frieze, depicting classical scrolls, faux wicker and foliate decoration
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables

Materials

Kingwood

Moroccan White Frosted and Gold Glasses Set of 6
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Gold Glasses Decorated with a classical traditional Moorish pattern gold frieze overlay. Use these
Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Glass

Materials

Glass

Set of Six Handblown Moroccan Green and Gold Glasses
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
or cold drink. Shot glasses very light finely decorated with a classical gold Moorish pattern frieze
Category

20th Century Italian Moorish Glass

Materials

Glass

19th Century English Satinwood Console Table attributed to Wright Mansfield
By Wright and Mansfield
Located in London, GB
satinwood, having a shaped top intricately inlaid with floral swags centred upon a classical urn. The frieze
Category

Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Console Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Set of Six Handblown Moorish Blue and Gold Glasses
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
cold drink. Shot glasses very light finely decorated with a classical gold pattern frieze. Use these
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Moorish Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Neoclassical English Statuary Marble Fireplace Mantel with Siena Inlay
Located in London, GB
frieze with classical figures throughout. Breakfront moulded shelf above, 18th century. Measure: Shelf
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century British Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Statuary Marble

A Pair of French Bronze Figures by Louis Valentin Elias Robert
By Louis Valentin Elias Robert
Located in Sheffield, MA
round black marble plinth with bronze frieze of classical figures. Louis Valentin Elias Roberts was a
Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Vintage European Savonnerie Rug 10’ x 12
Located in New York, NY
friezes of Classical Roman buildings as well as pictorial or armorial framed medallions all enclosed
Category

Vintage 1950s French Other Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Italian Mantel in Carrara Marble
Located in London, GB
A 19th century Italian marble fireplace in Carrara marble. The finely carved frieze with classical
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Carrara Marble

Moroccan Royal Blue Shot Glasses with Gold Moorish Design Set of 6 Barware
By Culver Ltd., Carl Moser 1
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
decorated with a classical arabesque gold pattern Moorish frieze. Use these elegant blue glasses for
Category

20th Century French Moorish Barware

Materials

Glass

Rare Val St. Lambert Centerpiece/Console Set
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Great Barrington, MA
. Further decorated with a cameo frieze with a classical motif, highlighted in gold leaf. The candlesticks
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal

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Classical Frieze For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic classical frieze available at 1stDibs. A classical frieze — often made from wood, metal and stone — can elevate any home. Find 620 options for an antique or vintage classical frieze now, or shop our selection of 27 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a classical frieze — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each classical frieze bearing neoclassical, Louis XVI or Empire hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made classical frieze over the years, but those crafted by Eduard Locota, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres and Ferdinand Barbedienne are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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