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Contemporary Geometric High-Low Knotted Wool and Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
tactile contrast. The primary design consists of an intricate geometric lattice of interlocking Greek key
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique French Aubusson Geometric Wool Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
an energetic transition into the commanding Greek key outer border — a motif that reinforces symmetry
Category

Early 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Edwardian Hand Carved Alabaster Plafonnier Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1900
Located in London, GB
key and floral motifs. Complete with brass hanger, chains and ceiling hook. Some old repairs, but all
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Pair of 19th Century French Louis-Philippe Carved Painted Commodes Nightstands
Located in Dallas, TX
two drawers. The drawer fronts are hand-painted with classical urn motifs and Greek key accents, a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Night Stands

Materials

Pine

19th Century Japanese Meiji Porcelain Garden Seat or Table
Located in Houston, TX
beautifully detailed with lion and crane motif and Greek key design trimmed in gilt. This would make a perfect
Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Tables

Materials

Porcelain

André Arbus Vintage French Art Deco Rug in Blue
Located in Long Island City, NY
power lies in the prominent outer frame: a continuous, boldly rendered Greek Key (Meander) motif. Arbus
Category

Vintage 1940s French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Silk Rug
Located in New York, NY
green and dark brown—commonly known as a “meander” or “Greek key”—a traditional motif associated with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Samarkand Khotan Rug
Located in New York, NY
-tiered border frames the composition. The innermost border uses a key-fret Greek meander, a motif
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Uzbek Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug Kilim’s Art Deco Style Rug with Medallion and Butterfly Patterns
By Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
chocolate brown and cool blue tones—addressing both the field and greek key border alike—a motif often
Category

2010s Afghan Art Deco Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug Kilim’s Art Deco Style Rug with Medallion and Butterfly Patterns
By Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
butterflies and the choice of chocolate brown and cool blue tones—addressing both the field and greek key
Category

2010s Afghan Art Deco Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique 1860s Chinese Peking Rug
Located in New York, NY
main border features repeating lotus blossoms, bordered on the inside by a Greek key fret motif and an
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Mid-20th Century Swedish Green Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
, including Greek key patterns. The corners and edges are highlighted by squared spirals and offset stripe
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Paul Sormani Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Commode, Paris, After Haupt
By Paul Sormani
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
key, urns and other classical motifs. Haupt's commode in the V&A may have been made for a royal
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Famille Rose Garden Stools
Located in Dallas, TX
, framed by Greek key patterns and delicate floral motifs. The result is a striking balance of sculptural
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Stools

Materials

Porcelain

Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Vintage French Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
-black Greek key–inspired border motif. The geometric framing element offers rhythmic balance and
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

4.5x7 Ft Antique Navajo Ganado Rug, Red Ivory Geometric Design, Ca 1925–1945
Located in Spring Valley, NY
, this rug displays a stepped-diamond field enclosed by a dramatic Greek-key-like border — a defining
Category

Vintage 1930s American Kilim North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Midcentury Oversized Indian Dhurrie Handmade Rug
Located in New York, NY
dazzles with a dynamic geometric field framed by a classical Greek key border. The central motif consists
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Antique German Oil Lamp with “Herold” Burner by Brendel Löwig, Berlin, c. 1900
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
, adorned with Greek key and star motifs, enhances the lamp’s romantic and neoclassical character. A rare
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Lanterns

Materials

Zinc

A Rare Pair of 19th Century Spelter Figural Cavalier Sculptures
Located in Dublin, IE
on a stepped socle platform with greek key and foliate motif detail, supported on a moulded, ring
Category

Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Spelter

Antique French Aubusson Geometric Wool Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
an energetic transition into the commanding Greek key outer border — a motif that reinforces symmetry
Category

Early 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Earthy Toned Sultanabad Inspired Wool Rug 8 x10
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
stylized rosettes, arranged within repeating square medallions, surrounded by a detailed Greek key border
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Neoclassical Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Framed Large Pre-Columbian Gauze Textile Panel Chancay Culture
Located in Atlanta, GA
bands of "Greek Key" fretwork and repetitive zoomorphic motif. The animal depicted, with its raised ears
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Tapestries

Materials

Cotton

18th Century Pair of Bossi Demi-Lune Side Tables
By Pietto Bossi
Located in Dublin 8, IE
designs including foliate motifs and Greek key borders. The base with a gilt fluted frieze presenting a
Category

Antique 18th Century Irish Adam Style Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Marble

19th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
. The frame is beautifully shaped and embellished with elaborate carved details including Greek key and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood, Mirror

Tall Black Champleve Enamel Bronze Lamp W/ Polychrome Flower Design
Located in San Francisco, CA
shape with intricate greek key surface texture and floral motif. Champleve is a technique that creates
Category

Antique Early 1900s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel

21st Century East Turkestan Khotan Room Size Carpet by Galerie Shabab
Located in New York, NY
visually dynamic yet balanced composition. Framing the field is an ornate border incorporating Greek key
Category

21st Century and Contemporary East Turkestani Khotan Chinese and East As...

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Mid-Century Silver-Mounted Carved Rock Crystal Center Table Bowl or Vide-Poche
Located in Dallas, TX
finely detailed silver frieze featuring a Greek key (meander) motif, adding a refined neoclassical
Category

Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Samarkand Khotan Rug
Located in New York, NY
-tiered border frames the composition. The innermost border uses a key-fret Greek meander, a motif
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Uzbek Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century French Neoclassical Style Painted Bookcase
Located in Rio Vista, CA
doors are surmounted by a cornice molding on top with a decorative painted frieze having a greek key
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Bookcases

Materials

Brass

21st Century Indian Flatweave Dhurrie Room Size Carpet by Galerie Shabab
Located in New York, NY
Greek key border, a classical motif that enhances the rug’s structured aesthetic while adding a touch of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Pair of White and Blue Pattern Lidded Porcelain Ginger Jars
Located in Queens, NY
, Greek key patterned bands at the openings, and swirling designs around the bases and lids. (Priced as
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Chinese Silk Rug
Located in New York, NY
green and dark brown—commonly known as a “meander” or “Greek key”—a traditional motif associated with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Doris Leslie Blau Antique 1860s Chinese Peking Rug
Located in New York, NY
main border features repeating lotus blossoms, bordered on the inside by a Greek key fret motif and an
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

An Exceptionally Rare 19th Century Giltwood Mirror by Lamb of Manchester
By Lamb of Manchester
Located in Dublin, IE
key and trailing foliate motif detail to the each side. C to C: 63 in / 160 cm
Category

Antique 19th Century English Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Giltwood, Paint

Midcentury Bronze Metal Draped Accent Chair, Italy
Located in Lambertville, NJ
and Greek key details. Seat features original black velvet with gold ball fringe trim.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Victorian Sweetheart locket pendant 18K gold diamonds pearls amethyst glass past
By Cartier, Chanel, Christian Dior
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
glass paste Made in the Louis XVI style decorated with the Greek key meander motif Flat cut glass paste
Category

Antique 19th Century European Early Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, Gold

Regency Style Black Painted Tole Canister Mounted as Lamp
Located in Palm Beach, FL
arms motif and Greek key borders, early 20th century. *Shade sold Separately.
Category

Early 20th Century English Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rug Kilim’s Art Deco Style Rug with Medallion and Butterfly Patterns
By Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
chocolate brown and cool blue tones—addressing both the field and greek key border alike—a motif often
Category

2010s Afghan Art Deco Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug Kilim’s Art Deco Style Rug with Medallion and Butterfly Patterns
By Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
butterflies and the choice of chocolate brown and cool blue tones—addressing both the field and greek key
Category

2010s Afghan Art Deco Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

A Fine and Important 19 th Century Giltwood Side/Console Table
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
form, with finely carved paw feet. The frieze of the table ornamented with a fine Greek key design, a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Palladian Side Tables

Materials

Siena Marble

Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Vintage French Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
-black Greek key–inspired border motif. The geometric framing element offers rhythmic balance and
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

French Antique Etched and Faceted Crystal Lidded Boxes with Bronze Ormolu, Pair
Located in Doylestown, PA
remarkable with fleur-de-lis, greek key and flower motifs. The lid is topped with a charming acanthus leaf
Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Neo-Grec Porcelain and Cast Iron Clock Set
Located in London, GB
forms such as the Greek key pattern motif and laurel wreaths, and is mounted to either side with oval
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Iron

F.A.I.P. Vintage Monumental Plaster and Chalkware Table Lamp Marked
By F.A.I.P. 1
Located in Lomita, CA
. The lamp design reflects a variation of the Greek key, a favorite motif of the period. Of circular
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Albert Baillon Bronze Dorè Architects Winding Clock
By Jean-Baptiste Albert Baillon III
Located in Palm Beach, FL
book. Four base sides detailed with Greek key designs and floral motif corners, with winding key.
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Clocks

Fine Trumpet Satsuma Vase by Taizan Yohei
Located in Atlanta, GA
the mouth and base rim were superfluously decorated with scrolls of various motifs, including Greek
Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Settee / Canape, Durand, Louis XV, Giltwood, Scalamandre Upholstery
By Gervais Durand
Located in Manhasset, NY
house of Gervais Durand, unsigned. The whole finely carved floral and wreath motifs with Greek key
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Settees

Materials

Textile, Giltwood

Mid Century Iron and Tile Inlay Bar Cart, Dry Bar, C. 1950 s
Located in Culver City, CA
echoes the classic Greek key style motif, adding a touch of ancient wisdom to this mid-century marvel
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Iron

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Spanish Geometric Rug
Located in New York, NY
features a multi-layered frame of traditional Greek key patterns, stepped motifs, and diamond forms, all
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Vase Kinkozan
By Kinkozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
key) and foliage motifs. The base is also decorated with scrolling patterns in keeping with the
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mahogany Server with Greek Key Motif
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A mahogany serving table with blind fret Greek Key motif on the frieze and a single frieze drawer
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Serving Tables

Materials

Mahogany

6 arm Giltwood Chandelier with greek key motif and tassles
Located in Kensington, MD
Carved Giltwood Chandelier with greek key motifs and tassles on arms.
Category

20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass Lamps with Greek Key Motif
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of brass lamps with Greek key motif. Classic design. In the style of Parzinger and James Mont.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1970s Chrome Ice Bucket and Tongs with Greek Key Motif
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is a beautiful, 1970s chrome ice bucket and tongs. The piece has a lovely stamped greek-key
Category

20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Hollywood Regency Greek Key Motif Ceramic Table Lamps
By William Billy Haines
Located in Chicago, IL
Amazing pair of ceramic and brass lamps with a Greek key motif. Egg shaped ceramic body in a cream
Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

French gate in a Greek Key Motif
Located in Northbrook, IL
Very Unusual Greek Key Gate, with original fittings and key. Found in Paris.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Doors and Gates

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

Pair of Greek Key Motif Bronze Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of two-light bronze painted/distressed sconces with alabaster inset into center of sconce
Category

Early 20th Century European Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

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Greek Key Motif For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the greek key motif you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, every greek key motif was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a greek key motif, we have 64 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect greek key motif — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right greek key motif, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. Mastercraft, Kittinger Furniture Company and Baker Furniture Company each produced at least one beautiful greek key motif that is worth considering.

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