Caryatid
If you are going to walk the walk, you should talk the talk.
CARYATID “care-ee-ah-tid”: Sculpted support in the form of a female figure. First seen in Ancient Greek architecture. The caryatid appeared in Renaissance furniture. It continued in popularity in Neo-classical styles, such as Directoire, Empire and Regency. The more rarely seen male version is called an “atlantes.”
Architecture
Caryatids on the Temple of Erechtheum in Athens, Greece
Caryatids in Vienna
Atlas, the male version.
Furnishings
Commode, ca. 1710–32
André-Charles Boulle (French, 1642–1732) with caryatids
Empire mahogany console with caryatids
English Regency Candlesticks with Caryatids
Regency Chair
Antique French clock, Directoire period, portico form, signed Revel Paris.
Victorian Renaissance Revival Dining Table with Caryatids
Dressing Table from the Victorian Renaissance Revival Period with Caryatids. Excuse the blurriness–it is a very common form.
Caryatid lamp
New side table with caryatids available through Laura Kincade
Art
Caryatid painting by Amedeo Modigliani
Often seen on fireplaces.
Neo-classical fireplace with caryatids in the Drawing Room at Kedleston Hall, England
Very pretty neo-classical fireplace with caryatids
