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
Spanish Azulejo Tile Arista y Cuenca - Toledo 16th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Early Arista y cuenca tile made in Toledo. Tile decorated in renaissance with stylized flowers was probably made between 1550 and 1575.
Category
16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Italian 18th Century Tuscan Fratino Table with Lyre legs.
Located in Encinitas, CA
Presenting Bellini's Italian 18th Century Tuscan Fratino Lyre leg Table.
This table features a one single solid top plank of beautiful aged Italian walnut directly mounted on four "L...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Original Antique Etching By A.Durand After Rembrandt. C.1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A real etching after Rembrandt's masterpiece
By Amand Durand
Published circa 1900
On good quality wove type paper
Unframed.
Category
1890s English Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Etching By A.Durand After Rembrandt. C.1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A real etching after Rembrandt's masterpiece
By Amand Durand
Published circa 1900
On good quality wove type paper
Unframed.
Category
1890s English Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique 16th Century German (Augsburg) parcel-gilt Silver-Gold Chalice/Goblet
Located in Doha, QA
This is an absolutely exquisite rare Cooper-gilt ,silver-gold and three Sterling Silver angels Chalice originated from Augsburg (Germany ) in the 1500. The Goblet is 21cm high, diame...
Category
16th Century German Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Gold, Silver, Copper
Henredon Vintage Breakfront
Located in Annville, PA
From Niagara Furniture a Henredon Vintage Breakfront in excellent, ready to use in your home, condition.
Simple yet sophisticated this beautiful Henredon Vintage Breakfront has ever...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Kittinger Drum Table
Located in Annville, PA
The absolute highest quality piece of American furniture production is exemplified in this Vintage Kittinger Drum Table. From the beautifully decorated and embossed genuine leather t...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage Brandt Mahogany Game Table
Located in Annville, PA
A Vintage Brandt Mahogany Game Table featuring a beautifully shaped top with fine quality mahogany grain and a banded herringbone inlaid edge. Designed after an antique original this...
Category
Late 20th Century Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Hand painted majolica platter in the style of Jacopo Schiavon di Cafaggiolo
By Artistiche Cermiche Fiorentine
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
This beautiful platter in hand painted majolica is a copy of an important piece by renowned Renaissance artist Jacopo Schiavon, from the Tuscan town of Cafaggiolo.
The original is i...
Category
20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Madeira Banana Bowl
Located in Hudson, NY
Set your table in fun tropical style with this banana decorated centerpiece from Bordallo Pinheiro. Made from earthenware, this centerpiece features a banana design. It is sure to br...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Henkel Harris Mahogany Corner Cabinet
Located in Annville, PA
From Niagara Furniture a vintage Henkel Harris Mahogany Corner Cabinet in very good condition.
A Henkel Harris Mahogany Corner Cabinet brought to you by Niagara Furniture. This is a...
Category
Late 20th Century Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Baker Round Table
Located in Annville, PA
A Vintage Baker Round Table which will be the focal point of any room in which it is placed. From the beautiful marble top to the sturdy and lovely turned columns and down to the mes...
Category
Late 20th Century Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Marble
PAIR OF IMPORTANT 17TH CENTURY FRENCH RENAISSANCE SERViNG TABLES UNRESTORED
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and important pair of original French Renaissance period serving tables, they are 17th centur...
Category
17th Century European Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of Renaissance Revival Bronze Black Painted Vases
Located in Rome, IT
Impressive pair of black patinated bronze vases in the style of Renaissance. Finely decorated handles with a lion figure, over with a and body surrounded by leaves and female mask. ...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Sabin Crest-o-Gold 22K Gold Teapot
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Rare vintage Sabin Crest-o-Gold warranted 22K teapot. The teapot holds about 36 Oz of liquid, has no cracks or chips.
Category
Mid-20th Century Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Henkel Harris Dining Table
Located in Annville, PA
A Vintage Henkel Harris Dining Table brought to you by Niagara Furniture. This table is impressive in both it’s design and scale. Made of beautifu...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Display case, France, around 1880. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Historic site from the late 19th century, France.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 230 cm / width 84 cm / depth 40 cm
Category
1880s French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Sir Robert Naunton Stipple Engraving
By Robert Cooper
Located in Chonburi, TH
This antique engraving of Sir Robert Naunton, created by Robert Cooper from England, showcases the meticulous stipple engraving technique. Produced in 1814, this piece is in excellen...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Paper
French 19th century Renaissance st. Wrought Iron and Stained Glass lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality and most decorative French 19th century Renaissance st. Wrought Iron and Stained Glass lantern. This beautiful six window lantern is centered around the bottom finial of a spiraling Wrought Iron ring. Above the finial is an array of pressed scrolled Iron which expands upwards to the frame of the cage. The base of the cage is decorated with Iron oak leaves and twisted pointed daggers attached to each bar of the cage. The six Iron panels around each window contain scrolling movements and twisted bands that hold the beautiful glass within. Each glass window is decorated with a circular central emerald stained glass reserve with an outer ring of ruby stained glass...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Oak cabinet set, Germany, early 20th century. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique office set from around 1920, Germany.
Furniture in very good condition, professionally renovated.
Dimensions:
Desk: height 77 cm / width 160 cm / depth 80 cm
Library: hei...
Category
1920s German Vintage Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Ebony Renaissance Style Barley Twist Console Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An antique 19th century Renaissance style console topped with a rich ebony rectangular walnut table top. The table base has beautiful barley twist hand turned ebony legs, all joined ...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antik Reneszánsz könyves vitrin , 20 század
Located in Kerepes, HU
Bemutatjuk Önnek ezt a különleges könyves vitrint , Reneszánsz stílusban dús faragássokkal díszítve
A bemutatott darab korának megfelelő állapotban van.
(A hozza illó íróasztal is...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
French Renaissance Bacchanal Scene Silver Plated Bacchus Figural Salver Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Renaissance Bacchanal Scene Silver Plated Bacchus Figural English Oval Salver Tray. Item features ornate cast frieze border of Bacchus, female mask heads, and classica...
Category
19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Antik Reneszánsz Fotel , 20 század
Located in Kerepes, HU
Bemutatjuk Önnek ezt a különleges fotel , Reneszánsz stílusban.
A bemutatott darab korának megfelelő állapotban van, restaurált es újon kárpitozott. Megvásárolható hozzá az íróas...
Category
Early 1900s Hungarian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Antik Reneszánsz íróasztal , 20 század
Located in Kerepes, HU
Bemutatjuk Önnek ezt a különleges íróasztal , Reneszánsz stílusban duóst faragássakkal díszítve
A bemutatott darab korának megfelelő állapotban van.
(A hozza illó könyves vitrin...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Neo Renaissance Wardrobe, 1900s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This stunning antique wooden wardrobe with two doors and two drawers is a true masterpiece. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
French Point de Loiselles Tapestry Le Jardin De Bagatelle
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large French Point de Loiselle Renaissance style tapestry, or wall hanging, entitled "Le Jardin de Bagatelle" after a fresco over a fireplace at the Château de Fontainebleau near P...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Mid-Century Framed Print of View of Innsbruck from Artist Durer
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
View of Innsbruck Harbor, on the river of Inn, Austria in a later print of one Durer's pieces, framed in New York City in the 1960's by Catalda Fine Arts, Inc.
Impressive artwork de...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Italian Renaissance Walnut Credenza
Located in Essex, MA
With a wonderful rich brown color and in very nice condition for its age. A rectangular top over a drawer flanked by panels over a central door with a shelf flanked by panels. Raised...
Category
Late 17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Iron
Bronze mortar, Veneto, 16th century
Located in Brescia, IT
Bronze mortar, Veneto, 16th century
Lost-wax cast bronze mortar with body outlined by parallel and succeeding frames delineating its circumference.
On the two faces, in a central p...
Category
16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century Bronze Box - Putti - Renaissance Style
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful bronze box, decorated in renaissance style with putti and decorative ornaments.
The box is in good condition, key is missing. Beautiful colour and patina.
Dimensions: ...
Category
1890s French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Primitive Hand Carved Polychrome Female Bust Renaissance Sculpture Statue 29"
Located in Dayton, OH
Primitive hand carved polychrome shoulder length bust. Carve from wood with intricate detail and a rustic patina. Great for display on a pedestal or table.
Dimensions:
17" x 11" x 2...
Category
20th Century Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Friar (St. Anthony), polychrome and gilded wood sculpture, 16th century
Located in Brescia, IT
Friar (St. Anthony), polychrome and gilded wood sculpture, 16th century
St. Anthony standing, caught in the act of preaching.
Talar dress consisting of a tunic decorated in gold,...
Category
16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
Venetian 16th Century Madonna and Child Jesus Oil on Canvas
Located in Doha, QA
Over the centuries, in period known as Renaissance, more than several painters all over Europe were fascinated by the theme based upon similar subject with Mother and the Child as main figures.
This stunning Madonna with Child oil on canvas painting is approximately from 16th century and could belong to a follower or a circle of Giovanni Bellini...
Category
16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Neo-Renaissance six-armed chandelier
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Neo-Renaissance six-armed chandelier
Quality chandelier made of patinated brass in Renaissance style. The chandelier is restored: a new old-style power cord with fabric braiding in ...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Brass
18th century French school, Virgin Mary and Jesus Child painting after Raphael
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Late 18th century or early 19th century French school, antique painting featuring the Virgin Mary holding Jesus Child, Saint John the Baptist around.
Our work has been painted using ...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Italian Florentine Gold Black Gilded Wood Art Frame Circa 1950's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Florentine Black and Gold Gilded Frame, Italy.
Sturdy and beautiful, this frame is ready for a picture and certainly captures that European vibe.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
19th Century Pair of French Patinated Bronze Lidded Cups or Urns
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of patinated bronze cups with covers. A repousse of ivy leaves garland decorates the center of the cups’ body. Above and below it, there are a chain of beads adorning ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Fortuny Manzianno Patterned Pillows in Peacock & Beige
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of custom Fortuny textile pillows adorned with the Manzianno pattern in colors of peacock and beige. The intricate Italian design is complemented by velvet backs in the same ...
Category
20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Renaissance Figural Lion Carved Oak Dining Chairs RJ Horner Attribute - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Oak Renaissance Figural Lion Carved Dining Chairs attributed to R.J. Horner - Set of 6. Item features (2) Armchairs, (4) Side chairs, stunni...
Category
19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Oak
!8th Century Continental Silver (.800) Wager/Marriage Cup
Located in New York, NY
Rare, 18th century, Continental Silver (.800) Wager/Marriage Cup, Augsburg, 1781-1783, Christian Drentwert II - maker. The figure is of a woman, arms raised, holding up a cup on a sw...
Category
1780s German Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Late 19th-Century French Giltwood Standing Mirror: Restored Elegance
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the world of classic French elegance with our late 19th-century standing mirror, meticulously restored to showcase its artistry and craftsmanship. Made from premium solid wood and gesso, our expert craftsmen revived this exquisite mirror to its original glory. Its crowning feature is the intricately carved crescent lion face, surrounded by lush garlands and detailed molding, epitomizing the fine craftsmanship of the era. The mirror's giltwood finish has been carefully preserved and retouched, maintaining its authentic charm and radiance. Beyond its decorative appeal, the mirror includes original glass, ensuring full reflectivity and practicality for contemporary spaces. Perfect for enhancing the decor of a living room or introducing a historical element to an entryway, this mirror acts as a magnificent focal point, merging functionality with unparalleled elegance. A treasured item for collectors and a bold statement for design aficionados, this French standing mirror...
Category
1890s French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Gesso, Lacquer
Handmade Papier-mâché Wedding Box - Made in France
Located in Leesburg, VA
Papier-mâché storage box - decorated with hand printed paper with "Roses Pompadour" pattern - inspired by 18th century wedding boxes, used in the past as marriage gifts.
Hand-crafte...
Category
2010s French Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Paper
Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Cassone or Chest
Located in New York, NY
Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Cassone or Chest, circa 19th century or later, rectangular with hinged lid above a carved and decorated chest on moulded plinth. 18" H x 65" W x 20" D.
Category
20th Century Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Indo-Portuguese sculpture "Lady Conception" 17th century, H 147cm
Located in Madrid, ES
Indo-Portuguese sculpture "Lady Conception" 17th century, H 147cm.
Our Lady Conception Indo-Portuguese teak wood carving from the 17th century.
Upholstered and polychrome . T
he ...
Category
17th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
PETITE Antique French Octagon Center Side TABLE Side End Renaissance Carved Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
PETITE Antique French Octagon Center Side TABLE Side End Renaissance Carved Oak.
Direct from France, this SUPER PETITE size octagon table, ornately adorned, just like the full-size ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique Painted Table Coffer, Dated 1915
Located in Dallas, TX
A rather unique painted chest from Europe, this table coffer was commissioned in 1915. The right side (when viewing from the front) is dated, with the numbers flanking a springing ra...
Category
Early 20th Century European Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique French Renaissance Revival Large Figural Man and Woman Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Renaissance Revival Large Figural Man and Woman Andirons - a Pair. Item featured is a larger impressive size, stunning patina and casting, very rare antique andirons, ...
Category
19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze
White Painted Large Italian Buffet Sideboard, circa 1960
Located in Round Top, TX
Impressive Italian painted oak sideboard with attractive concave curved end doors and decorative carved feet.
The newer professionally applied marbled and muted antique white painted...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Oak, Paint
Antique French Renaissance Floor Lamp Light Carved Oak Barley Twist Baluster
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Renaissance Floor Lamp Light Carved Oak Barley Twist Baluster.
Direct from France to us, a magnificent antique floor lamp, large, heavy, solid oak and probably the most ornate carvings we’ve seen on a floor lamp in ten years or more! The masterful hand carvings include French renaissance angel...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Oak
Late 19th Century French Henri II Style Hand Carved Walnut Buffet Deux Corps
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Henri II style walnut buffet deux corps features a hand carved cherub with wings at the crown. With solid paneled sides, the piece is divided into...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Savonarola Folding Chair circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Renaissance style walnut Savonarola folding chair from circa 1900 with lion paw feet. This Italian Renaissance style Savonarola chair, dating back to circa 1900, is a sple...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Fogo Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Rectangular Venetian mirror, made in the strictest Murano tradition, finely hand-engraved on the bands by skilled master engravers. All the elements are assembled with floral element...
Category
2010s Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Glass
Vintage Italian Joan Blaeu Valentinum View of Valentino Castle Print 24"
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century color print of Valentinum / Veduta del Castello del Valentino (1661-68) aka View of the Valentino Castle by Joan Blaeu, showing a bird's eye view of the Italian castle, ...
Category
20th Century Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Paper
1852 Ornate Italian Vitrine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Italian vitrine from 1852 is actually four separate parts, it towers over you at ten feet high, and is absolutely majestic. It features a dove in flight on top of a cameo of fol...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Spectacular Patinated Bronze SCULPTURE "The Child and the Crab" 19th Cent. VIDEO
Located in Madrid, ES
Spectacular Patinated Bronze SCULPTURE depicting "The Child and the Crab"19th century
Italy late 19th century
100 x 70cm
good conditions
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Italian Liturgical Pax Brede Or Osculatorium From The 16th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
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...
Category
16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
copy of Antique chest of drawers, Western Europe, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
This antique chest of drawers, from Western Europe and dating from around 1880, is not just a piece of furniture, but a real work of art.
Product features:
Origin: Western Europe
...
Category
1880s German Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Oak
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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