Grand Tour Furniture
GRAND TOUR STYLE
For 18th-century young British noblemen, no education was complete without a year on the Grand Tour. Although it had no official route, the Grand Tour focused on places foundational to European art, literature and architecture, including sites in France, Germany, Switzerland and, most importantly, Italy. It was an opportunity not just to witness the roots of the classics they had studied but also to take some of it home. Grand Tour furniture was among the souvenirs.
Grand Tour furniture ranged from marble architectural models replicating ancient wonders to actual antiquities often taken illicitly, leaving a legacy of looting still being unraveled today. Other items reflected the artistic richness of the Renaissance cities and other destinations. In Italy, this included scagliola tables and pedestals mimicking marble as well as tabletops and wall panels embedded with pietra dura hard stone mosaics.
Furniture was also developed to display Grand Tour purchases in the owner’s home, presenting them as a cultivated and well-traveled person. Mahogany collector’s cabinets held objects like intaglio moldings of coins and seals while others had specialized drawers that framed pietra dura panels.
Many objects were specifically produced for Grand Tour collectors. Often accompanied by retinues on journeys lasting months or years, the elite travelers, the wealthiest of whom extended their trips to Egypt and the Holy Land, required artful personal mementos befitting the experience. For example, Grand Tour micromosaics — small artworks, most not more than two inches wide — arose from the entrepreneurial impulses of artisans who had trained in the Vatican’s workshops.
Grand Tour journeys would help inform a range of decorative styles such as neoclassical, Rococo and Adam style. (Architect and designer Robert Adam toured Italy and France for five years.) The Grand Tour flourished at a time of economic prosperity and political stability, but the French Revolution in 1789 brought it to an end. Yet as the tradition faded in popularity in England, the rising wealth of the United States led to an increase in tourism across the Atlantic and a similar passion for collecting to show one’s worldliness.
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Style: Grand Tour
Antique Oil Ewer, Italian, Bronze, Grand Tour Serving Jug, Victorian, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique oil ewer. An Italian, bronze Grand Tour serving jug on stand with Renaissance revival taste, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Highly decorativ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Grand Tour Sarrancolin Marble Tazza Urn
Located in Newark, England
French late 19th century grand tour style Sarrancolin marble tazza urn. The vase with coloured veins of reds, pinks and whites having a large flared opening...
Category
19th Century French Antique Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Bronze
Patinated and Gilt Bronze Tazza with Dolphin Motif
Located in New York, NY
Grand Tour manner tazza with patinated bronze stand in the form of three stylized dolphins, surmounted by a gilt bronze bowl and upon a gilt bronze base. 6.75" H x 6.5" diameter.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Framed Miniature Oil Painting on Porcelain Portrait of Italian Poet
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning Italian Renaissance or Grand Tour miniature portrait of Italian Poet Dante Alighieria
Italy, Late 19th Century
Oil on porcelain, presented in a brass frame
Measu...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Square Bookmatched Malachite Box with Removable Lid Made in India
Located in New York, NY
The malachite for this box was sourced from the Congo, where the finest quality of this mineral is currently found. The malachite for this box was sent to India where the stone was c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Marble
Antique Bronze Roaring Tiger Bookends, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous pair of Neoclassical or Grand Tour style bronze bookends in the form of roaring tigers.
USA, Late 19th century
Measures: 7.75"W x 4.75"D x 9"H.
Good original vin...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Grand Tour Manner Mahogany Obelisks, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Grand Tour manner pair of mahogany obelisks, raised on a chased silvered metal base. Tallest: 13" H x 2.75" W x 2.75" D. Provenance: Property from an Upper East Side townhouse.
Deal...
Category
Late 20th Century Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Silver
20th Century Grand Tour Style Painted Terracotta Wall Plate
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning Grand Tour style hand painted terracotta wall plate featuring a mediterranean scene
Circa mid-20th century
Measures: 9.25"W x .5"D...
Category
Mid-20th Century Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Grand Tour Gladiator and Horse Fiberglass Relief
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Grand Tour fiberglass relief. A large molded gladiator medallion on a wrapped wood plinth. Large gilt rings on top. Acquired from...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass, Wood
Early 20th Century Mahogany Plinth in the Form of a Classical-Style Column
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 20th century mahogany plinth in the form of a classical-style fluted column with carved Ionic scrolling and Corinthian foliate detail to the capital.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Falcon's Eye Semi Precious Stone Box with Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Falcon's Eye semi precious stone box with hinged lid.
Falcon's eye, AKA Blue Tiger's Eye, famed for its chatoyancy, is reminiscent of the 'eye...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Stone, Brass
Italian Grand Tour Style Spoons, a Set of 12
Located in Elkhart, IN
A set of 11 silver plate spoons and 1 cocktail fork with Italian landmarks and crests in the Grand Tour style. Made in Italy and marked Alpak.
Large: 7" small: 4.5" fork: 3.5".
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Silver
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Photograph of the Roman Forum
Located in Stamford, CT
A large-scale photogravure of The Forum in Rome, in original faux grain painted frame. Showing the impressive ruins of the Temple of Saturn in cent...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Handpainted Persian Iron Tray Flowers
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The magic of the Persian world reproduced by hand on this tray
The details of the flowers will enlighten your table.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Iron
Vintage Italian Carrara Marble Sculpture of David
By Michelangelo
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning vintage Italian carved carrara marble sculpture or statue of David.
Offered is a good sized well executed marble figure of David as a youth, copied from the original by Mic...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Pair of Pompeian Style Patinated Bronze Candelabras
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Italian Pompeian style candelabras crafted in patinated bronze.
Five candle arms with detachable bobeches.
Fluted column supported on a tripod base with animal's paws.
Ita...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Monumental Marble Inlaid Obelisks, Grand Tour Style
Located in El Monte, CA
Unique monumental Italian 19th Century Grand Tour Style Specimen marble inlaid obelisks. Marble is precisely cut and inlaid into a fine two-tone...
Category
20th Century European Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Marble
Grand Tour Bronze Jardiniere on Wrought Iron Stand
Located in New York, NY
Grand Tour bronze jardiniere with three lioness head form handles mounted upon a wrought iron stand with scrolling foliate design. Overall: 45" H x 14" diameter.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Grand Tour Style Scale Architectural Model of an Archway
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A handsomely made bronze scale architectural model of an arched gateway circa 1880. It is of Grand Tour style, ornamented with a decorative finial to the ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Porphyry and Yellow Marble Columns, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The grand tour porphyry columns with yellow marble Corinthian capitals and bases on black slate and gray Brescia ogee formed squares.
Measures: height: 16” base: 3 1/4” square.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Marble, Porphyry
Italian Antique Scagliola Circular Centre Table Top
Located in London, GB
An Italian antique scagliola circular centre table top
Italian, 19th century
Height 1.5cm, diameter 90cm
This delicately detailed circular tabl...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Scagliola
Italian Antique 19th Century Scagliola Circular Table Top
Located in London, GB
An Italian antique 19th century scagliola circular table top
Italian, 19th century
Measures: Height 1.5cm, diameter 90cm
This superb piec...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Scagliola
Mid-19th Century Faux Tortoiseshell and Ormolu Tabletop Vitrine, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French faux tortoiseshell tabletop vitrine with gilt bronze mounts, superb quality. With original key and original bevelled glass.
U...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Hand Painted Ikat Red Flower Iron Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The magic of the Ikat world reproduced by hand on this tray
The details of the colors will enlighten your table.
Each piece is unique and created by talented artisans.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Iron
Handpainted Ikat Red Flames Iron Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The magic of the Ikat world reproduced by hand on this tray
The details of the colors will enlighten your table.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Iron
Grand Tour Terracotta Kylix Tazza
Located in Newport Beach, CA
This Grand Tour terracotta drinking cup (kylix) is a later example of the elaborately painted vessels used during symposia in ancient Greece. The...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Terracotta, Paint
Grand Tour Terracotta Krater Shaped Vase
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Hand painted, krater shaped, Grand Tour terracotta vase featuring figures and horses. This piece dates late 19th, early 20th century.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Terracotta, Paint
Siena Marble Obelisk Pair
Located in Leeds, GB
A pair of obelisks made from Siena marble with black marble ball detail. In the style of those collected on The Grand Tour.
Made in Italy in the first part of the 20th Century...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Siena Marble
19th Century Bronze Apothecary Mortar & Pestle, Circa 1800
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The cup shaped cast body decorated with incised ring-turned detail, rising from a waisted & stepped circular foot, together with its original pestle.
Combined weight, 3.75 lbs.
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Italian Grand Tour Antique Bronze Sculpture, Bust of Julius Caesar
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GRAND TOUR
Italian, 19th century
Bust of Julius Caesar
Patinated and pigmented sand-cast bronze over Violet Breche marble socle unsigned
Item # 212WHZ09P
A finely cast and beau...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Rare 19th Century Grand Tour Marble Top Table on Giltwood Base
Located in London, GB
A superb Specimen marble centre table
The Top attributed to Alfonso Cavamelli of Rome
Inspired by the Roman mosaics discovered at the ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Marble, Porphyry
Pair of Very Fine, Large Italian Pietra Dura Marquetry Panels
Located in London, GB
A pair of very fine, large Italian Pietra Dura marquetry panels
Italian, 19th century
Measures: Panels: height 64cm, width 53cm, depth 2cm
Frames: height 88cm, width 77cm, depth 6cm
Comprising black marble panels of oval form, set with semi precious stones, these exceptional panels are inlaid to depict a bouquet of flowers in antique vases...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th Century Pair of Bronze Egyptian Revival Sphinx
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century pair of bronze Egyptian Revival sphinx figures in reclining poses seated on solid wooden rectangular plinth bases. A well-detailed...
Category
19th Century European Antique Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Homer
Located in Essex, MA
From the J. Chiurazzi foundry in Naples. Homer with nice rich patina on a Siena marble socle. Foundry medallion on back of base.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze
An Italian Specimen Marble Paperweight
Located in Spencertown, NY
The square paperweight with specimen marbles inset in yellow marble ground.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Marble
Blue Indian Lapis Lazuli Lidded Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning blue lapis lidded box with hinge. The interior is wood. A lovely decorative piece for any table or desk, ready to hold everything from keys to love letters! ... or the candy...
Category
20th Century Indian Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
19th Century Grand Tour Photo Of The Roman Colosseum
Located in Stamford, CT
Fantastic large scale 19th century Grand Tour image of the Roman Colosseum in the original oak frame, with the original glass! At over 5.5 feet wide this is an impressive piece. Quite rare to find one this large still intact. The image was so large it had to be created from three equal sections which meld beautifully into one oversized picture of this timeless landmark, symbol of ancient Rome. It brings the viewer right there, in all it's faded glory...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Oak, Paper
19th Century Italian Pietra Dura Hardstone and Giltwood Table
Located in London, GB
An Italian Pietra Dura top occasional table
Constructed in carved gilt wood, having an unusual pietra dura inlaid rectangular platform; the table's legs terminating in scrolls, wi...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble, Porphyry, Onyx
19th Century Grand Tour Italian Corinthian Column Bronze Candle Holders, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous pair of grand tour neoclassical gilded bronze Corinthian column candlestick holders
Italy, circa Mid-19th Century
Measures: 5.5"W x 5.5"D x 12.13"H.
Very good ori...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Grand Tour French Bronze Sculpture Male Female Figure Clodion Barbediene
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptional example of a fine pair of chisel cast French Patinated Bronze Figures after Claude Michel Clodion (1738-1814) in very dark brown patination. Mid-19th Century. Firmly a...
Category
19th Century French Antique Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century, Antique Sicilian Brass Knocker
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Antique Sicilian brass knocker from the end of the 19th century, ideal size for gates and large doors.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neapolitan Gouaches
Located in Bradenton, FL
An absolutely exquisite pair of Italian 19th century Neapolitan gouaches in 20th century giltwood frames. One depicts the volcano eruption of 1822 in Naples, the other is an affluent...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Paint
Grand Tour Terracotta Amphora Vase
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A Grand tour version of an ancient Greek amphora jar. Painted terracotta with figures and horses. The two-handled storage jar held oil, wine, mil...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Terracotta, Paint
Italian Neoclassical 19th Century Black-Ground Terracotta Vase
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Italian 19th century neoclassical black painted terracotta vase after the original Roman marble vase.
Bordered center body decorated with styl...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Santa Maria Assunta Venice Italy Etching
Located in Seguin, TX
I Gesuiti by Frances St. Clair Miller etching on paper. The church of Santa Maria Assunta in Venice Italy. Signed, numbered 10/120 and titled in pencil in lower margin. Unframed, ima...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Paper
Vintage Blue White Porcelain Delf Style Italian Fisherman Wall Art Charger Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage blue white Porcelain Delf style Italian fisherman wall art charger plate. Item features central fisherman design, scalloped edge, holes for wall ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Grand Tour Manner Red Jasper Marble Obelisk
Located in New York, NY
Grand Tour Manner Italian polished red jasper marble obelisk, apparently unsigned. 12.25" H x 2.75" W x 2.75" D.
Dealer: S138XX.
Category
Mid-20th Century Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Marble
Italian White Terracotta Bust of the Roman Emperor, Caesar Augustus, Octavian
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian White Terracotta bust of the Roman Emperor, Caesar Augustus, Octavian
Italy, 1900s, Can be used indoors or outdoors.
A well execututed, large scale bust...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Large Geometric Faceted Rock Crystal or Quartz
Located in New York, NY
Uniquely cut multifaceted rock crystal specimen. Rock crystal is the purest form of quartz and has been used in jewelry and ornaments since antiquity.
Category
2010s Brazilian Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal
Fondamenta Zen Canal Venice Italy Etching
Located in Seguin, TX
Fondamenta Zen Venice Italy by Frances St. Clair Miller etching on paper. Signed, numbered 36/150 and titled in pencil in lower margin. Unframed, image size 23"L x 18"H.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Paper
Bronze and Gilt Warwick Vase Lamp on Portoro Marble Basis, by Barbadienne, 1860
Located in Rome, IT
Large gilted bronze 'Warwick' vase lamp by Barbedienne, Paris circa 1860 mounted on a portoro marble pedestal.
fine and original patina
led lamp 4w 230V
measures: 35 X 23 cm, Hei...
Category
1860s French Antique Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Rare Austin Production Sculpture Claw Foot Bowl/Jardiniere
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
RARE AUSTIN PRODUCTION SCULPTURE
CLAW BOWL / JARDINIERE
Impressed mark
Rafael S.
Austin Sculpture, 1997.
Shaped as a roman Krater raised on four claw footed base,
plaster body with moulded laurel leaf band...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Large Plaster Bust of Hercules
Located in Bagshot, GB
A 21st Century very charming and large verdigris plaster portrait bust of "Hercules" the demigod mortal son of Zeus.
Bust is solid and mounted on circular socle base. Very decorat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Plaster, Paint
Pink Marble Obelisk in the Style of the Grand Tour
Located in London, GB
A Large Marble Obelisk from Italy in the style of the Grand Tour collectibles. This piece would look perfect in your wunderkammer collection or set on y...
Category
20th Century Italian Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Stone, Marble
Pair Of Italian Grand Tour Marble Obelisks
Located in Essex, MA
Typical form with different marbles.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Marble
Collection of Granite Samples, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The folio made of strong card stock opens to reveal 12 samples with each specimen described in French. Measures: Each Specimen 2 1/2” x 1 1/2”. Case closed. 5”x9” 1/2”.
Category
19th Century French Antique Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Granite
Italian Grand Tour Style Carved Marble Stone Ruins Sculpture, Early 20th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Italian grand tour style carved marble stone ruins sculpture
Additional information:
Materials: marble
Color: white
Art Subjects: Architecture
Period: Early 20th Century
Styl...
Category
Early 20th Century Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Marble
Grand Tour Marble Bust Psyche Of Capua
Located in Newark, England
Fine marble bust on pedestal after the antique. The bust sculpted as the goddess Psyche Of Capua presented as a nude female with a draped partial robe ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Grand Tour Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Grand Tour furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Grand Tour furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Grand Tour furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Bertrando Di Renzo, Giustiniani, F. Barbedienne Foundry, and Ferdinand Barbedienne. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $45 and tops out at $365,566 while the average work can sell for $2,501.
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