16th Century Furniture

A very impressive Westphalian Gothic chest or ‚Stollentruhe’, Westphalia, Germany, circa 1500-1550. Wrought iron mounted oak, partially carved. The monumental rectangular standing ch...

It is a very old jar in Japan. This is a pottery called Tokoname ware. Tokoname is a kiln located in Aichi prefecture, Japan. It is said to have originated around the 12th century. A...

Italy 16th century A liturgical Pax Brede or Osculatorium. The carved wooden board “Kiss of Peace” representing Christ as a man of sorrows. The pax has the shape of an ancient templ...

A superb Elizabethan inlaid oak livery cupboard, dating to 1570-1590, of desirable small proportions. An extremely rare example, beautifully carved and featuring intricate inlay work...

Introduce your space to a piece of ancient history with this ancient Asian Jar. Exuding aged charm and rustic features, this relic pays homage to antiquity, capturing the imagination...

Mortaio in bronzo fuso a cera persa con corpo delineato da un gran numero di cornici parallele e susseguenti che ne delimitano la circonferenza; e ornato con motivi vegetali di deriv...

Large wooden Madonna and Child, painted and carved in hollow at the back. The theme of the Virgin and Child is the most represented in all Christian art, whereas the infancy of Jesus...

Christ Crucified in boxwood and gilded loincloth, 16th-century German sculptor, height from head to foot 31 cm, width between hands 30 cm. Christ also has golden highlights on the pr...

Lamentation over the Dead Christ, oil on panel, 16th-century Venetian painter, trapezoidal in shape, measuring 79x143 cm. Painting has No frame. The painting is made on several board...

Amazing and Rare 16th Century Panel Moorish composition 0.81 x 0.81 good condition

Brussels Circa 1750-Probably woven by Francois Van Der Borcht 1720-1765-Tenier's Style-A placid harbor with a perspectival weighted fortified city scape to left and a stone quay in t...

Amazing and Rare 16th Century Panel Moorish composition 0.81 x 0.81 good condition

Enrich your decor with the Brussels 16th Century Pillow, sized at 19" x 8". A fusion of history and style, this piece brings timeless sophistication to any space

Exquisitely decorated set of plates, dating back to around 1500, from the Hongzhi or Zhengde period. Intricately adorned with a raised, moulded goldfish design. The goldfish, painted in a orange-red enamel, are set amidst water plants depicted in rich cobalt blue. These plates enjoyed widespread popularity, not only in the local markets of China but also overseas in countries. This style of plate played a significant role in the daily life of the Sengoku period in Japan, as evidenced by several similar flat bowls excavated from the Ichijodani Asakura Ruins in Fukui Prefecture, Japan, along with other ceramic artifacts...

A large and heavy (it weighs 109 lbs!) example of a traditional French pharmacy bowl, this bronze mortar with handles is from 1587, as seen on the production date beneath the molded ...

Ancient monumental fireplace, large hand-sculpted mantle with noble coats of arms and caryatids in Serena stone, from Tuscany (Italy), original from the 16th century, the patina and ...

16thc China ceramic cup discovered from ship wreck on stand. From the Ming dynasty. Beautiful natural weathered patina. Stand measure 5" x 3.5"

16th century Chinese Ming Dynasty set of three ceramic cups discovered from a ship wreck. Beautiful natural weathered patina. Cups measure 5" diameter 2 @ 12" tall 1 @ 8" t...

16th Century Spanish Terracotta Vase Hand made marks around the vase.

This 16th century hand-carved wooden Virgin Mary polychrome statue comes from a church in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium (Europe), and was bought directly fr...

Beautiful weathered oak panel with an wonderful primitive angel figure. On the bottom of this angel you can also see two small eagle heads. France, circa 1550-1650, weathered, small...

Relief with angel head. Polychrome and gilded wood. Spanish school, 16th century. Rectangular table that presents, on the front, a relief of certain depth and figurative theme. On a...

16th Century Spanish Terracotta Vase Hand made marks around the vase.

This chayère chair of beautiful proportions stands on a rectangular box base enriched by vermiculure motifs executed in flat-plane. This base is topped by a moulding of strong gadroo...

Elizabethan , Joined Oak , Court Cupboard dating to the late 16th century Circa 1600 . Elizabethan carved cup and cover columns , original candle shelf , two upper doors and central ...

Base of a carved wooden candelabrum, polychrome and gilded; cross painted on both sides. Umbria or Tuscany, 16th century 136 x 43,5 x 30 cm (The cross and the base of the candelabrum were later assembled) The base of the candelabrum is intricately carved and adorned with polychrome and gilded finishes. The shafts take on the shape of balusters reminiscent of ancient columns, feature ornate foliage decorations, garlands and winged cherub faces. The feet are crafted in the likeness of lion paws. The base is further embellished with depictions of four saint martyrs, among them Saint Barbara and Saint Catherine of Alexandria. The plasticity of the figures, outlined with strong contour lines, the clear and vibrant colors, are stylistic elements linked to the Umbrian tradition of the sixteenth century.The precisely defined and elegant drawing, along with the clear color palette applied with refined chiaroscuro modulations, became the signature of a style that would leave a lasting mark on the era to come. This is exemplified by a preference for vibrant, multicolored images, accentuated in this case by the use of red and pink in the saint's attire. A notable addition, introduced later, is a polylobed cross painted on both sides. On one side, the Crucifixion is vividly portrayed:The treatment of the corpus itself is in line with High Medieval practice, emphasizing pathos by showing Jesus dead, his arms sagging from the weight of the body. The upper section displaying a pelican pecks at her breast to feed her young with her own blood; a symbol of the sacrifice of Christ on the cross whose body and blood similarly nourishes the celebrant during Mass. The lower part depicts Golgotha. On the reverse side, the Resurrection is artistically presented in a Renaissance iconography, reminiscent of the renowned composition painted by Piero della Francesca, now housed in the Civic Museum of Sansepolcro. In terms of composition, with the frontal depiction of Christ holding the banner, this motif became particularly widespread in central Italy, spanning from Tuscany to Umbria throughout the 16th century.. The double-sided construction suggests that it may also have been carried in liturgical processions. In Umbria from the 14th century, the use of portable crosses painted on both sides had become a widespread practice, aimed at satisfying the monastic clientele that had significantly increased following the establishment of new religious communities. The earliest surviving Tuscan painted crucifix represent Christ as Christus Triumphans, or the “Triumphant Christ” with his head up and eyes open. This form was supplanted in the 13th century with the Christus Patiens, or “Suffering Christ” type who is shown often with his head fallen on his shoulder and his eyes closed, as In our cross. The iconography of the suffering Christ appears to have developed out of a new interest in Christ’s human nature, the development of the feast of Corpus Christi and with increased importance given to the Eucharist. The process of humanizing the figure of Christ reaches its peak with the abandonment of all the previous expressive conventions in favor of more realistic details we can observe in this Crucifix, such as the swollen belly, the arms stretched to the limit of muscle tearing, the body falling heavily forward, the abundant blood on the wounds, and the cross firmly embedded in the rock of Calvary. It's worth noting that Renaissance candelabra...

Altarpiece group representing the flagellation Brabant, circa 1560-1580 Carved wood, polychrome, and gilded 50 x 38 x 7 cm At the center of the group, Christ stands upright, leaning...

Reliefs with heads of angels. Polychrome and gilded wood. Spanish school, 16th century. Pair of rectangular boards with a hanging ring on the back that present, on the front, two de...

Outstanding Spanish carving of San Juanito, 16th century, school of Juan de Ancheta. Juan de Ancheta (1533 - November 30, 1588) was a Spanish sculptor in the Romanesque style. His w...

An absolutely stunning example of an early oak Wainscot chair, the carved foliate and scroll top rail above a paneled back, centered with an incised lozenge, initialed and dated ‘P D 1539’, over the board seat upon turned baluster front legs and plain rear legs united by peripheral cross stretchers. We don't know the relevance of the date seeing the chair was probably made in the later part of the 16th century. It is interesting to note that King Henry VIII was on the throne during the date on this chair. This was acquired by “The Englishman’s Antiques...

Group of altarpiece representing the life of a Saint, Saint Renualde? Engraved by the sign of Antwerp hand on the hat of the central character Carved oak, traces of polychromy Fir...

Material : marble 76 cm high 42 cm wide and 28 cm deep With traces of the original lacquer and 24 krt. gilding Ava style Bhumisparsha mudra 16-17th century Very high quality, special...

Offered is this large and impressive 16th-century primitive oak chest, which can also serve very well as a coffee table, TV stand, hallway furniture, or toy/storage chest. Large, hea...

Very nice and old french tapestry fragment, from the middle of the 16th century, with nice design of its period design and beautiful natural colo...

Oil on copper representing the martyrdom of an unidentified saint (the angels passing over the scene) and bringing him the palm and the crown of martyrs, without any specific attribu...

CANOPY BED IN HAMMERED AND GILDED WROUGHT IRON   ORIGIN: SPAIN PERIOD: 16TH CENTURY   Height: 270 cm Length: 152 cm Depth: 240 cm   (Base: H. 206 cm; W. 148 cm)   Hammered and gilded...

Inspired by the fashionable Parisian glass conservatories that housed exotic and tropical gardens, sculptures, fountains, grottos and the most splendid brunch and dinner parties. One of our most treasured and popular designs, L’Orangerie in deep red compliments any style space year round and is perfection for serving brunch, dinner parties or for decor. Like all of our verre eglomise trays...

Beautifully decorated antique fireback or "ofenplatte". This used to be one of the sides of an antique stove made from several decorated firebacks. B...

Original antique map titled "Graecia Sophiani." This is a very detailed and decorative engraved map, with two decorative cartouches and a hand-colored initial on the verso, from Abra...

Elevate your space with the Brussels 16th Century Pillow, measuring 19" x 9". This exquisite piece captures the essence of historical charm, adding sophistication to any setting

A deep and well carved panel English oak with many figures in deep relief and a good colour Circa 1520 33cms wide x 21cms high

Embark on a gastronomic journey through time with our unparalleled culinary treasure, the Exquisite 16th Century Spanish White Stone Mortar. This ...

Excellent walnut carving of a Carlo Boccomico c1600 Visible old dead worm holes, but great condition 72 cms high 30 cms wide

Trinity in carved and polychromed wood, in the round, the back partially hollowed out. It is represented here as a "Throne of Grace". In this original formula, which probably origina...

This fine and imposing sculpture is an excellent example of 16th century Italian craftsmanship. The figure is stood on a raised, shaped rectangular base with a carved "dolphin" at th...

Italy, Florence Walnut wood Good state of preservation Former Collection Bresset     The "credenza" is a typical piece of furniture from Italy. It evolved during the 15th century from an earlier form, a table with shelves for decorative purposes, which played a role in the ceremonial settings of refined environments. Transformed into a low cabinet with two doors...

Elevate your decor with the Brussels 16th Century Pillow, measuring 18" x 9". This exquisite piece seamlessly blends historical charm and contemporary style for a touch of timeless e...

Round walnut table, Lombardy, 16th century Resting on the ground by means of three feet slightly fretted and ending in a rounded shape. They are inserted into a triangular base, su...

Experience the allure of history with our Brussels 16th Century Pillow, measuring 19" x 8". Immerse your living space in the intricate beauty of 16th-century Brussels design, meticul...

A very stunning 16th century Marble Fragment from the Veneto region of Italy. Beautifully carved with angels or putti and now mounted on its iron...

Christ crucified. Carved wood. Century XVI. It has faults. Carving made of wood in its color that shows Christ Crucified, already deceased (eyes closed, head fallen), with an anato...

Inkwell Calamelli workshop (attr.). Faenza, second half of the 16th century Height 4.33 in; length 8.07 in; depth 2.95 in (11 cm; 20.5 cm; 7.5 cm) Weight: 0.800 lb (363 g) State of conservation: some chipping to the top of the mask around the mouth. Handle glued, without any restorations; minor chips in some raised areas. This object has the shape of a foot wearing Greek-style footwear, as can be seen in some raised areas. The foot is anatomically modeled with bare toes, while the ankle is partially covered by the footwear. On the heel, there is a small circular handle to support the object. The mouth of the container is shaped like a mask. The interior, completely enameled, suggests that the piece was intended to be used as an inkwell or to contain some other liquid. The base, however, is not enamelled. The painted decoration, scant and brief, consists of rapid cobalt blue shading between the toes of the foot, with more precise emphasis on the nails. It is accompanied by yellow citrine accents to enhance the forms. The mask is painted with the tip of the brush, to accentuate the tense nature of the eyes and to accentuate their outline. Thin strokes of yellow-orange line the interior of the mouth. Since the Renaissance, this decoration has been referred to as "compendiaria" and it characterizes the period of production extending from the mid-16th century to approximately the middle of the following century. It significantly influenced tastes at the time. It evolved from the polychrome style "istoriato" and transformed into a new style that "summarized" (compendia), or condensed, the ornamentation of the works into a few colors, placing greater prominence on the shapes. It was often inspired by metal specimens. Since the Renaissance, this decoration has been referred to as "compendiaria" and it characterizes the period of production extending from the mid-16th century to approximately the middle of the following century. It significantly influenced tastes at the time. It evolved from the polychrome style "istoriato" and transformed into a new style that "summarized" (compendia), or condensed, the ornamentation of the works into a few colors, placing greater prominence on the shapes. It was often inspired by metal specimens. This artwork finds parallels in similar objects all characterized by this refined style and produced in the city of Faenza and other Italian centers starting from the mid-16th century. The closest comparable example in majolica is a foot acquired by the British Museum in 2011 (inv. 2011, 8008.1). This was previously published by Carmen Ravanelli Guidotti in 1996 and later by Dora Thornton in 2016 during the conference on Renaissance ceramics...

Rare and nicely decorated dish. Very unusual decoration and superb quality of painting and potting. Ca 1595-1645. Truly nice cobalt blue color See: Maura Rinaldi: "Kraak Porcelain...

Bookcase/Exhibitor, Tuscany, 16th century Elegant bookcase-dispenser beautifully carved with ovules and masks, lacquered and gilded. Tuscany, 16th century. Measurements 226 x 115 x 3...

A very nicely decorated plate from ca 1580-1630. The dish is beautifully designed with three figures in a landscape scene, two of them playing Go. Additional information: Material: ...

ORIGIN : ITALY, VENICE PERIOD : 16th CENTURY   Height: 103 cm Length: 174 cm Depth 45 cm   Walnut Usual restoration     The low sideboard with several doors became more common in the...

A very nicely decorated kraak plate. Top Quality painting & rare scene 9-1-19-1-13 Condition Overall condition B (Good used); Rimfritting, star hairline...

Introducing the Brussels 16th Century Pillow, a captivating addition to your décor, measuring 19" x 9". Immerse your space in the rich history and intricate design of 16th-century Br...