Originally dubbed as meandros in ancient Greece and more recently as Greek Key or Greek Fret, these decorative, continuous borders are as old as the hills, but they’re such graphically pleasing shapes that they’re always being rethought and reinvented by talented designers. Take a look at some of the most modern iterations of this ancient, venerable pattern, translated for the home design market.
The Greek key has a graphic impact that looks both classic and modern at the same time.
Instead of an accent, the Greek key design is repeated here as a background on the walls, with the chair upholstery tying the office nook together.
Greek Key Side Table from Allan Knight.
Contempo Scroll wallpaper from York Wallcoverings.
Global Views Greek-Key Maze Rug from Horchow.
Andros Accent Chair in Blue by Urban Home.
Donatella 1-Drawer Side Table in antique gold from Bungalow 5.
Gate Andirons by John Lyle Design.
Heston Knotted Area Rug from Frontgate.
Insignia wallpaper from York Wallcoverings.
Isaac Wing Chair by Ethan Allen.
Wide (Greek Key 5) Glass Mosaic border by Daltile.
Modele Pendant Light from Tech Lighting.
Black Greek Key Peruvian Llama Flat Weave Rug and Black Chippendale arm chair from Jonathan Adler.
Acropolis Stripe wallpaper from York Wallcoverings.
Moooi Labyrinth Chair by Studio Job.
Parker Chair by Ethan Allen.
Wide Labyrinth (Greek Key 4) Glass Mosaic border by Daltile.