Steeped in Ancient Beauty - the Greeks clearly got it right the first time out to bat.
Let's face it - They're the forefathers of SO much Classic Western inspired Design.
It's also simply put, a Country blessed with light like no other that it practically sparkles from every conceivable angle.
Bathed in a canvas of white, Framed in phenomenal shades of blues, the colors and designs of Greece are nothing less than spectacular.
So why not start the journey with a little Anthony Quinn and begin to scroll down
to see just a touch of what makes Grecian Style so incredible and, how far reaching it's influences were!
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| Santorini |
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| A Fabulous Vintage 1953 House and Garden Photograph |
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| Vintage 1960 House and Garden |
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| Ancient Greek Necklace |
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| Clam Shell Sconce (Contact us for information) |
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| (Contact us for information on the paper) |
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| Abstracted for sure - but definitely influenced by the Greek Column! |
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| A 1960's Hermes Minaudiere |
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| Love the Marbleized fabric on these Pillows! (Contact us for information) |
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| YSL Tasseled Belt |
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| Slim Aarons photo of CZ Guest |
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| Traditional Greek Sandals |
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| Collection of Onyx and Black Marble Vessels (Contact us for information) |
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| Formally trained as a sculpture, Germaine Emilie Krebs, known as Madame Gres opened her Design House in 1942 producing Haute Couture gowns from the Duchess of Windsor to Jacqueline Kennedy. As you can see from the photo above she was clearly heavily influenced by the Greeks. |
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| 'The Greek Key' design - One of the most ubiquitous Design motifs ever. It's Ancient Greece origin is still hugely popular today. The above set is a c1965 design by Susan Williams--Ellis. |
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| Two great examples Mid Century doors utilizing the Greek Key design element |
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| Greek Revival Urns |
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| A Gorgeous Example of a Modern Greek Residence - by Deca Architecture |
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| Grace Santorini Hotel |
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| Michelle Armas Contemporary Abstract |
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| Mykonos Bay Hotel |
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| Church Rooftop in Santorini |
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| Vintage 1970's Cuff |
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| Katikies Hotel in Santorini |
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| Josef Albers |
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| 1957 Sculpture by Evelyn Ackerman |
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| Contemporary Greek Home by Mobarchitects |
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| Martin Eisler Chair |
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| Madame Gres |
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| Vintage 1960's David Webb earrings |
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| (Contact us for information on the bench above or the outdoor fabric below) |
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| (Contact us for information on the above fabric) |
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| (Contact us for information on the above lanterns) |
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| Versace |
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| (Contact us for information on the rug above and |
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| Zeus |
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| Madame Gres Exhibit |
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| One of the most popular chairs ever designed originated from Ancient Greece: The Klismos Chair. (Contact us for information on the chair above) |
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| Hellenistic Period Statues from Mycenae |
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| (Contact us for information on the above pillow) |
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| Mykonos Bay Hotel |
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| (Contact us for information on the bust above) |
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| Alemagou Bar in Mykonos |
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| Louise Dahl - Wolfe , Harpers Bazaar 1948 |
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| (Contact us for information on the above planters) |
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| 1950's Henry Clarke Photo |
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| Vintage Christian Dior Sunglasses |
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| Amazing piece by contemporary ceramist Sandra Davolio |
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| 1963 Vogue |
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| Cave Houses are the oldest and most simple form of residence in the Aegean - traditional buildings found in the rocks with a dome like roof. The photo above is Bedroom is from the Santorini Cave Hotel. |
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| T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings's design work is hallmarked as a modern mixture of the classical elements of Ancient Greek Design. The above chaise is a beautiful example. |
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| (Contact us for information on the above rug) |
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| From the Madame Gres Exhibit |
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| Ancient Greek Bracelet |
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| 1950's John Rawlings Photo |
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| Ancient Greek Vessel |
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| Greek Monastery |
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| Tagoo Hotel in Mykonos |
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| Inspired by Greek Astrology, this 1960's Cartier Ring |
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| Love the sculpted steps in this Tino Island House |
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| Exterior of the Alemagou Bar in Mykonos |
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| Greek Residence by Zege Architects |
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