Renaissance Furniture
RENAISSANCE STYLE
Spanning an era of cultural rebirth in Europe that harkened back to antiquity, the Renaissance was a time of change in design. From the late 1400s to the early 1600s, Rome, Venice and Florence emerged as artistic centers through the expansion of global trade and a humanist belief in the arts being central to society. Antique Renaissance furniture was ornately carved from sturdy woods like walnut, its details standing out against the tapestries and stained glass adorning the walls.
Renaissance chests, which were frequently commissioned for marriages, were often decorated with gilding or painted elements. Those that were known as cassoni were crafted in shapes based on classical sarcophagi. As opposed to the medieval era, when furniture was pared down to the necessities, a wide range of Renaissance chairs, tables and cabinets were created for the home, and the designs regularly referenced ancient Rome.
Large torchères of the Renaissance era that were used as floor lamps were inspired by classical candelabras, while marble surfaces evoked frescoes. The inlaid boxes being imported from the Middle East informed the intarsia technique, which involved varying hues of wood in mosaic-like patterns, such as those by architect Giuliano da Maiano in the Florence Cathedral.
Tapestry-woven cushion covers accented the variety of Renaissance seating — from conversation to study chairs — while bookcases for secular use reflected the migration of culture and knowledge from the church into the home. The aesthetics of the Italian Renaissance later spread to France through the publishing of work by renowned designers, including Hugues Sambin and Jacques Androuet du Cerceau. Centuries later, the 19th-century Renaissance Revival would see a return to this influential style.
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Style: Renaissance
Naive School Oil Painting of a Monk, 17th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful naive oil painting of a monk
Great muted colors in unrestored condition
Oil on canvas. No stretcher. There is another religious painting on the verso
Unsigned. Art...
Category
Late 17th Century Dutch Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Spanish Azulejo Tile Arista y Cuenca - Toledo 17th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Early Arista y cuenca tile made in Toledo. Tile decorated in renaissance mudejar style. A quarter of a circular pattern.
17th century
Category
17th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Maiolica
Spanish Azulejo Tile Arista y Cuenca - Toledo 16th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Early Arista y Cuenca tile made in Toledo. Azulejo Toledano. Alhambra tile decorated in renaissance mudejar style geometrical design.
Probably made between 1550 and 1575.
In very g...
Category
16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Maiolica
16th Century Painted Spanish Coffered Ceiling, Isabella Stewart Gardner
Located in Essex, MA
16th Century Spanish Renaissance Coffered Ceiling. Tempura on Pine is brilliant colors of azure, red, black and white. Moorish Rosettes and intertwined motifs throughout. Was redu...
Category
16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Pine
Deep dish in Manerbe Pre- d'Auge Faience, 16th-17th c. Normandy France
Located in PARIS, FR
“Manerbe Pré-d'auge earthenware hollow dish, 16th-17th century”.
Hollow dish with a scalloped shape representing a nude woman in the center (we think of Diana since she wears a sort ...
Category
16th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Faience
Large Madonna and Child Statue , France 16th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Large Virgin and Child Statue in Majesty, seated, holding Christ in her left hand.
Sixteenth century Mosan(?) work.
Oak wood, hollowed out at the back.
No traces of original gilt no...
Category
16th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Oak
Vintage Hand Carved Wood Silver Gilt Italian Round Dining or Center Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Incredible Italian hand carved wooden base round table have pedestal with four supports, central finial, curlicue feet and stunning silver gilt in all the right places. The base is ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Italian Marble Fountain Fill
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hand carved Italian marble fountain fill in the form of a Putto head. A wonderful architectural treasure. Can be used as originally intended or as a great ornament.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Marble
ITALIAN RENAISSANCE 1860 COINED GiLTWOOD CASSONE TRUNK ARMORIAL COAT OF ARMS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super decorative Italian Renaissance Coin mounted Giltwood Cassone trunk circa 1860-1880 which was sold...
Category
1860s Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Oak, Giltwood
Exceptional Early 17th Century Spanish Walnut Vargueno Desk on Stand
Located in Benington, Herts
An exceptionally fine example of an early 17th Century Spanish renaissance walnut vargueno / bargueno escritorio writing desk on trestle stand.
Sp...
Category
17th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Agate and Silver Tazzas by Jules Wiese
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stunning pair of silver and agate tazzas by prominent Parisian goldsmith and jeweler Jules Wiese exhibits a classical elegance. The warm beauty of the...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Agate, Silver
A Pair of Silver Plated Candelabras - Christofle - Renaissance - Louis Dupérier
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A great set of 2 silver plated candelabras, made by the French brand Christofle.
The candelabras are designed by Louis Dupérier in renaissance style.
Very refined, with many detailed decorations.
Each candle has place for three candles. The top parts can be taken off and then you have two candlesticks.
Both pieces are marked on the foot.
They are in great condition. Beautiful colour and brilliance.
Sold as a pair, not individual. These type of Christofle candelabras...
Category
1980s French Vintage Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Round Center Table
Located in Annville, PA
Our most robust drum table this large Round Center Table has eye catching appeal with satin wood banding, carved knees and a thick top with three d...
Category
2010s Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Original Antique Print After Veronese, The Nativity, circa 1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image after Veronese
Fine Steel engraving.
Published by Tallis, London. circa 1850
Unframed.
Category
1850s English Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Paper
Original Antique American Historical Print. " Death of General Wolfe " C.1870
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image of The Death of General Wolfe In the Battle of Quebec
Fine Woodburytype engraving
Published circa 1870
Unframed.
Category
1870s English Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Paper
Rosso Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Category
2010s Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Glass
A 17th century Augsburg ebonized cabinet with painted pietra paesina panels
Located in PARIS, FR
An ebonized wood cabinet with painted pietra paesina panels
Augsburg, southern Germany, mid-17th century
Dimensions: h. 43 cm, w. 32 cm, d. 20 cm
Ebonized wood, inlay of painted piet...
Category
Mid-17th Century German Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Marble
Custom Built Display Cabinet
Located in Annville, PA
From Niagara Furniture a Custom Built Display Cabinet, in ready to use in your home condition.
Simple yet sophisticated this beautiful Custom Built Display Cabinet has everything go...
Category
2010s Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Original Antique Print of The Annunciation After Claude Lorrain. Circa 1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image after Claude Lorrain
Fine steel engraving
Published circa 1850
Unframed.
Category
1850s English Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Paper
Renaissance Stained Glass Panel, 'Seven Men of Good Reputation'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Renaissance Stained Glass Panel, 'Seven Men of Good Reputation'
French or Flemish, 17th Century or Older
A Renaissance stained glass panel, "Seven Men of Good Reputation," originati...
Category
17th Century European Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Metal
English Renaissance Style Steel and Leather Spear
Located in New York, NY
English Renaissance-style spear with crossed leather covered shaft and polished steel blade.
Category
20th Century English Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century German Porcelain Painted Plaque Of Madonna Della Seggiola
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine German 19th century circular porcelain plaque painting of La Madonna della Seggiola or La Madonna della Sedia after Raphael Sanzio (1483-1520), depicting a seated Madonn...
Category
19th Century German Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Late 17th Century Oak Dutch Renaissance Cupboard
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Renaissance cupboard or so-called Zeeuwse Kast in the Netherlands.
Striking Dutch design from the Late 17th century.
Solid original oak two-piece cupboard with original ebon...
Category
Late 17th Century Dutch Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Oak
Vintage Theodore Alexander Dining Table
Located in Annville, PA
From Niagara Furniture a Vintage Theodore Alexander Dining Table in original, as found, condition.
Both elegant and functional this be...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Theodore Alexander Oval Coffee Table
Located in Annville, PA
From Niagara Furniture a Vintage Theodore Alexander Oval Coffee Table in excellent original, as found, condition.
Both elegant and incredibly detailed this beautiful Vintage Theodor...
Category
1980s Vintage Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Original Antique Print of Mary Magdalen After Domenichino. Circa 1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image after Domenichino
Fine steel engraving.
Published by Sangster, London. circa 1850
Unframed.
Category
1850s English Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Paper
Early 1900s Walnut Magazine Rack with Spool Legs on Swivel Wheels, Wax Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 1900s Walnut Magazine Rack with Spool Legs on Swivel Wheels, Wax Polished
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Drexel Mahogany Dining Table
Located in Annville, PA
From Niagara Furniture a Vintage Drexel Mahogany Dining Table with two boards in excellent original, as found, condition.
Both elegant an...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Renaissance Stripped Oak End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Stripped Oak Writing Table ~ End Table will make a wonderful addition to any masculine decor! Hand-crafted from solid oak, it features a gadrooned to...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Oak
Small Mahogany Banded Console
Located in Annville, PA
A high quality Small Mahogany Banded Console table from Niagara Furniture which makes elaborate use of hand cut inlays. The mahogany top is banded with satinwood, the four legs at th...
Category
2010s Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Custom Built Mahogany Demi Lune Sideboard
Located in Annville, PA
The absolute highest quality piece of cabinet making is exemplified in this Custom Built Mahogany Demi Lune Sideboard. From the recently French polished top to the base of this cabin...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Emmanuel Villanis "Saida" Pewter Clad Female Bust Sculpture Statue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Emmanuel Villanis "Saida" Pewter Clad Small Female Bust Sculpture Statue on Marble Base. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 11" H x 7" W x 5" D.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Pewter
Brass Offering Dish With Gothic Inscriptions Nuremberg Circa 1600
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb offering dish in brass from the end of the 16th century/early 17th century circa 1600 from Nuremberg-Germany
Very beautiful large offering dish with a rose sculpture in its ce...
Category
Early 17th Century German Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Brass
'Aux Pages' - A Pair of Large Cast Iron Figural Torchères, After Mathurin Moreau
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
'Aux Pages' - A Fine Pair of Large Cast Iron Figural Torchères After Mathurin Moreau, Cast by Fonderies D'art Du Val D'Osne. Each figure cast as a young page modelled in the troubad...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Iron
The Virgin in the Chair (19th Century, after Raphael)
Located in Paris, FR
The Virgin in the Chair (Madonna della sedia) was painted by Raphael in 1513-1514, during his Roman period.
It represents Mary, holding the Child Jesus in her arms, and John the Bapt...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
David's head, by Michelangelo, a decorative 20th Century copy, Italy no 1169.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A decorative sculpture / bust of David's head by Michelangelo, a mid-20th Century copy, made in Italy. Marked no 1169 with an italian eagle crest.
A beautiful decor for the bookshe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Stone
Large, antique chest of drawers, Germany, around 1890. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Large antique chest of drawers from the end of the 19th century, Germany.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 139 cm / width ...
Category
1890s German Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Carved Oak Renaissance Revival Paw Foot Curule Throne Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Carved Oak Renaissance Revival Paw Foot Curule Throne Arm Chair. Circa 19th Century. Measurements: 37" H x 25" W x 23.5" D x 17.5" Seat height x 29" Arm height.
Category
19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Oak
Marble Statue of a Pacing Stallion, After the Antique
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An elegant marble statue of the pacing stallion after the antique by Alceo Doessena. Inspired by the Horses of San Marco in Venice, this beautifully carved stallion is a testament to...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Marble
An Italian Brass Hanukkah Lamp, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Brass cast bench Hanukkah lamp made in the Renaissance era of the 18th century.
A pair of rampant lions leaning on a goblet-shaped burning incense alter is reminiscent of...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Renaissance Style Wrought Iron Wishing Stone Well Head and Base
Located in Rome, IT
A fine Italian carved limestone and wrought iron wishing well head from the Veneto area.
Great decoration for your garden.
It may also be used as a planter. The octagonal base diamet...
Category
20th Century European Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Limestone
A Pair Of French Carved Giltwood Reclining Lion Sculptures, Florentine, With Pad
Located in Dallas, TX
A Pair Of 17th Century Carved Giltwood Reclining Lion Sculptures, Florentine, With Padded Rests On Backs. 17th Century
Category
17th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Venetian gold mirror in Murano glass by Barbini brothers
Located in Palermo, IT
Barbini Veneziani brothers' gold mirror circa 1960.
Decorations with Murano flowers and long woven glass slats in the edges of the mirror, thus recalling the Renaissance period.
Category
20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Murano Glass
Antique Grand Italian Renaissance Walnut Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Grand Italian Renaissance Walnut Buffet will make an unforgettable statement in your family room or entertainment room! Crafted from select walnut in its entirety, its impre...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Neo-Renaissance cabinet set, Western Europe, circa 1880. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Neo-Renaissance cabinet set, Western Europe, circa 1880.
Very good condition, after professional renovation.
Wood: walnut
The set includes: a library, a desk, and an armchair.
di...
Category
1880s German Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Flemish Renaissance Confiturier ~ Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Flemish Renaissance Confiturier ~ Cabinet in stripped oak is an excellent choice for a cozy niche, narrow wall space, or corner of the room that needs a little surface, ...
Category
1870s Belgian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Oak
Historic cabinet, France, circa 1870
Located in Chorzów, PL
Historic cabinet, France, circa 1870.
Very good condition.
Wood: oak
height 254 cm x width 150 cm x depth 62 cm
Category
1870s French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique Grand Italian Renaissance Two-Tier Buffet in Walnut
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Grand Italian Renaissance Two-Tier Buffet in Walnut will make an unforgettable statement in your family room, dining room or entertainment room! The carved detail from top t...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Attributed to Pietro di Galeotto (1450-1483) - Saint Roch
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Attributed to Pietro di Galeotto (1450-1483)
Saint Roch
Oil on panel
43,5 x 24,5
(cadre moderne)
Expertise and attribution by Art Historian Alessandro Del Priori
The small panel dep...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Flemish Renaissance Confiturier ~ Cabinet in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Flemish Renaissance Confiturier ~ Cabinet in Stripped Oak hails from the Antwerp region, and exhibits the definitive combination of geometric forms with Renaissance-insp...
Category
1870s Belgian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Oak
Renaissance style chest, France, circa 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Renaissance style chest, France, circa 1870.
Very good condition.
Wood: walnut
dimensions height 190 cm width 145 cm depth 55 cm
Category
1870s French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Commedia Dell'arte Harlequin Doll, Silk and Papier Mache, Italy
Located in Toronto, CA
This is an irresistible Italian doll of the classic Commedia Dell'arte figure the Harlequin, or Arlecchino, as he is known in Italian. Probably made in Venice, last quarter of the 20...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Paper
19th Century Italian Frame in Renaissance Style Wood Marquetry.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th century Italian frame in Renaissance style wood marquetry.
19th century Italian Renaissance style wood marquetry frame.
Frame: H: 25.5cm, W: 20cm, D: 1cm
Interior view: H: 14,8...
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
Renaissance Style French Medici Vase in Cast Iron
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Iconi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Iron
Italian Renaissance Style Frame in Finely Carved Wood, Partially Gilded.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Italian Renaissance style frame in finely carved wood, partially gilded, 19th century.
19th century Italian Renaissance style frame in finely carved and gilded wood.
Frame: H: 21.5c...
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
PAIR OF ViNTAGE CORINTHIAN PILLAR BRASS DESK LAMPS WITH GRAPE VINE DETAILING
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of vintage Corinthian Pillar table lamps with Grape Vine decoration
Please note the del...
Category
20th Century Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Brass
English Renaissance Style Wood and Iron Spear
Located in New York, NY
English Renaissance-style spear with simple wooden shaft and etched 24¬Ω-inch three segment iron blade.
Category
20th Century English Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Iron
Monstrance (temple type). Silver. Spain, 16th century with restorations.
Located in Madrid, ES
Portable temple custody. Gilded silver, glass. 16th century, possible restorations.
Custody made of gilded silver (the finish has been lost in some points) composed of a base, an ax...
Category
16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Silver, Other
Renaissance furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Renaissance 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 case pieces and storage cabinets, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Renaissance 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 Europa Antiques, Sinke & Van Tongeren, Albrecht Dürer, and Castelli. 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 $35 and tops out at $3,217,683 while the average work can sell for $6,828.
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