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
Italian Renaissance Armillary Globe
Located in New York, NY
2 Italian Renaissance-style small globe2 on wood decorated stand (PRICED EACH).
Category
20th Century Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Metal
Marble Wall Fountain, 21st Century
Located in Greding, DE
Wall fountain out of hand-carved white marble with a stepped base, profiled basin and a tall rear wall.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Marble
A Fabulous Pair of Neo-Classic style Benches with carvings of Dog Heads
Located in Sheffield, MA
A fabulous set of two neo-classic style wood carved and upholstered dog head benches
Late 19th early 20th century.
Each bench is carved with fine detail and is partially polychromed...
Category
Early 20th Century American Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
Tuscan Big Massive Credenza Florentine Renaissance All Walnut Wax-Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Tuscan 1940s big massive credenza classic style, Tuscan craftsmanship Renaissance all massive walnut wax-polished
Measures cm: H 138, L 260, P 62.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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
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
Chest with Doors, late 19th century
Located in Greding, DE
Chest with two doors and four panels with inlays and iron bands as well as handles on the sides. The chest stands on pressed ball feet and is fitted with a shelf inside.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
Gilded Age Antique Round Glass and Brass Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
This unique and elegant Gilded Age Round Glass and Brass Picture Frame originates from France, Circa 1900. Features a round composition framed in brass and joined with stylized fleur...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Brass
Picture Frame in pure Florentine Renaissance style Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Large photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with painted fire enamels like lapis lazuli stone. Shaping taken from the tiles of the North Door of the Baptistery of the F...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate
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
Tole Painting Lattice Work design Large Tray Table Painted by Shari Tipich
Located in Soquel, CA
A wonderful oversized Italian Tray, Tole painted in a lattice and floral design by San Pedro artist Sharon (Shari) Tipich.
Shari Tipich a self-taught artist began Trompe-l'œil and ...
Category
1990s Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Distressed Sacred Heart Quadrefoil Painting
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage oil on canvas painting of sacred heart by Geneva Flores Hart Fell (1906 - 2008) Texas. Cut in quadrefoil shape flat canvas, likely for interior cathedral wall decoration samp...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Late 17th Century Carved Spanish Sculpture of Saint Margaret and Medieval Dragon
Located in Encinitas, CA
Spanish Santa Margherita with Dragon hand carved wood sculpture.
Beautiful original polychrome especially on the dog figure which is an example of a mythical Renaissance medieval dragon...
Category
Late 17th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
17th Century Tuscan Renaissance Style Confessional Made of Oak
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Original 17th century renaissance confessional from Vicopisano in Tuscany. Made of solid oak.
It is a confessional that can be entered from both sides. In the middle is the place ...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Oak
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
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
Pair of Seafans Mounted on a 19th Century Italian Gilt and Painted Bases
Located in New York, NY
This is a pair of striking red seafans, elegantly mounted on bases from 19th-century Italy. The bases are exquisitely crafted, featuring ornate gilt detailing and hand-painted finish...
Category
19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
English Renaissance Style Halberd Spear
Located in New York, NY
English Renaissance style Halbert spear with a crossed leather-covered shaft
and polished steel blade.
Category
20th Century English Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Steel
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Renaissance Marble Relief - Emilia Romagna, 1470-80
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Renaissance Marble Relief
Emilia Romagna, Faenza ? 1470-80
H 30,2 x L 33 x P 3,5 cm
The carved marble relief depicts the Virgin accompanied by a winged cherub standing behind her. ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier 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
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
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...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
Bronze Sculpture by J-C Sanson (1833 – 1910), " Le Danseur De Saltarelle"
By Justin Chrysostome-Sanson
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Beautiful sculpture in bronze with a medallic patina representing a young ephebe with a tambourine dancing a joyful dance called "La Saltarelle". The spirit of the Florentine Baroque...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
Antique Deruta Pottery Pair Urns Covers Italian Vintage Majolica Vases Jars
By Deruta
Located in Wilton, CT
Old pair Deruta majolica pottery covered urn jars, circa early/mid 20th century. Hand painted all around with country landscape scenes of lakes and mountains. 16 1/2" high, 8" diamet...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Pottery
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 C Antique Italian Sorrentino Parquetry Inlaid Round Pedestal Center Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th Century Antique Italian Sorrentino Parquetry Inlaid Round Pedestal Center Table. Item features beautiful parquet inlay on table top and pedestal base, shapely tripod legs, sturd...
Category
19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Large Della Robbia Style glazed Terracotta Tondo / Decorative Wall Sculpture
By Della Robbia
Located in Troy, NY
A very large and highly decorative glazed Terracotta Tondo / Wall Sculpture in the style of "Della Robbia".
The glazed and brightly colorful, shiny s...
Category
16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
12 bicchieri di Luigi Massoni per Rothmans
Located in Lugo, IT
12 bicchieri, quattro flute, quattro vino e quattro acqua.
Disegno di Luigi Massoni per Rothmans.
Produttore cristalleria di Firenze.
Ottime condizioni.
Grazie
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Elegant Vintage Italian Borghese Hand Carved Giltwood Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely vertical narrow giltwood mirror by Borghese, Italy.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique Decorative Bronze Box
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A nice antique bronze box, with beautiful Renaissance style scenes. The box is in good condition. Beautiful color and old patina.
Estimated age and origin: Belgium, circa 1910.
Dimen...
Category
1910s Belgian Vintage Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antonio Rossellino (Settignano 1427 - Firenze 1479) - Bust of a young boy
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Attributed to Antonio Rossellino (settignano, 1427 - Firenze, 1479)
Bust of a young boy
1470-1475
Polychrome stucco
35 x 31 x 15,5 cm
- Published on the exhibition catalogue :
A. D...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Stucco
Vintage Italian Renaissance Wing Griffin Fiberglass Garden Pedestal Stands Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Renaissance Style Winged Griffin Cast Fiberglass Garden Pedestal Stands Made to Look like Weathered Terracotta - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century.
Measurements:
19" Hi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
White Carrara marble fountain with carved lion snout -made in Italy
Located in Tarquinia, IT
White Carrara marble wall fountain with projecting lion face.
▪ Made in Italy
dimensions 51 h x 43 x 24 cm weight 26 kg
italian manufacturing certified by the Lazio region
The sculp...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
SECOND HALF OF THE 16th CENTURY POLYCHROME MAIOLICA PLATE
Located in Firenze, FI
Splendid plate in polychrome glazed majolica in yellow, blue, green and manganese. The plate has a wavy rim which gives it the name "crespina", and in the center it is adorned with t...
Category
16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Maiolica
Large Antique Carved Wooden Church Sculpture, Lay Brother & Saint Gerard Majella
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique hand carved church or monastery statue of Saint and former lay brother Gerard Majella.
Gerardo Maiella (6 April 1726 – 16 October 1755) was an Italian lay brother of the Cong...
Category
Early 20th Century European Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Pine, Wood
Antique Italian Hexagonal Black Walnut Side Table Stool with Bobbin Turned Legs
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful antique Italian solid walnut side table or stool features hexagonal top with beveled edges over six beautifully bobbin turned legs, connected to one another with optogonal ...
Category
20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
Renaissance style bench with storage, 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
18th Century Foxed Mirror in Carved Wooden Frame
Located in Houston, TX
This 18th-century foxed mirror, nestled within a meticulously hand-carved wooden frame, epitomizes the elegance and craftsmanship of the late Renaissance period. The frame itself is ...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Antique E. Rousseau Cast Spelter Metal French Maiden Woman Bust Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique E. Rousseau Cast Spelter Metal French Maiden Woman Bust Sculpture. Item features cast metal construction, wooden base, signed to rear, very unique antique sculpture. Circa 1...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Metal
Large Drum Table
Located in Annville, PA
This Large Drum Table from Niagara Furniture was inspired by large rent tables used in England in the 18th Century to help organize large estates. This form of Large Drum Table has t...
Category
2010s Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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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