Renaissance Armchairs
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
2 Antique 19th C Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Putti Cherub Angel Arm Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Two antique Italian Renaissance parlor armchairs, circa 1870s. Made of walnut featuring ornate carved and reticulated design with figural puttis / angels / cherubs adorned throughou...
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1870s Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Renaissance Armchair, Italy 17th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Armchair made of solid walnut with carved pinnacles and volute-decorated intermediate struts on the backrest and front legs. The straight armrests rest on baluster-shaped supports. B...
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17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Renaissance Armchair, Italy 17th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Armchair made of solid walnut with carved leaf pinnacles and volute-decorated intermediate struts on the backrest and front legs. The rectangular panels are also double-framed with t...
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17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
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...
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Early 1900s Hungarian Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Armchair in Green Fabric with Wood Carvings from 1920s.
Located in Lejre, DK
Embrace the Timeless Renaissance Charm - 1920s Green Upholstered Armchair
Step into a world of exquisite craftsmanship and timeless beauty with this captivating armchair inspired by...
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1920s Danish Vintage Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
High-backed Armchair in Green fabric with Wood Carvings from 1920s.
Located in Lejre, DK
Step into Timeless Elegance: Renaissance-Inspired High-Back Armchair from the 1920s
Experience the grandeur of the Renaissance period embodied in this remarkable high-back armchair ...
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1920s Danish Vintage Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Friar armchair (frailero). Walnut wood, textile. Spain, 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Friar armchair. Walnut wood, textile, metal. Spain, 16th century.
Has defects.
Armchair with arms and high back of the type known as “frailero”, which has a textile upholstery with...
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16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Other
Antique French Dagobert Armchair French 19th Century
Located in Buxton, GB
Fabulous French Dagobert Armchair in the Renaissance Style
Hand carved Woodwork of Mythical Creatures, Circa Early 1800s.
Original Unrestored Condition, the seat leather is worn a...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Italian Inlaid Folding Savonarola Chair
Located in North York, ON
Original folding chair with finely carved detailed patterns and mother of pearl inlay.
Price includes complimentary curb side delivery to the continental USA.
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Renaissance Revival Mahogany Armchairs, 2
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Renaissance revival mahogany armchairs, a pair, each with finial topped uprights framing an upholstered back issuing scrolling volute arms, above a square upholstered seat su...
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20th Century Unknown Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Renaissance Arm / Office Chair, Carved, Leather Seat, 19th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Renaissance Arm / Office Chair, Carved, Leather Seat, 19th Century
A finely carved example having a worn, in good condition, leather seating a...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Neo Renaissance throne chair 1890
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This Neo renaissance throne chair is a unique and elegant piece of furniture that can decorate any room. This chair was made around 1890, duri...
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1890s French Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Rare Renaissance Caquetoire with a Perspective motif from Lyon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The trapezoidal armchair is a typically French creation from the second half of the sixteenth century. Although the nineteenth century gave it the name of "caquetoire", it was descri...
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16th Century French Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS LOUIS XV STYLE 19th Centuty
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS LOUIS XV STYLE 19th Centuty
Portuguese D. Maria style, in carved and gilded wood.
Upholstered in fabric in burgundy tones.
Signs of use.
Dim.: 106 x 62 x 62 cm.
or...
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Late 19th/Early 20th Century Renaissance Style Savonarola Arm Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly noteworthy Savonarola chair with deft carving and vibrant and colorful custom seat and back fabric. Late 19th century/early 20th century Renaissance style Savonarola ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Armchair, "frailero" or friar. Wood, leather. Spain, 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Friar armchair. Leather, walnut wood. Spain, 16th century.
Armchair with arms and high back of the type known as “frailero”, which has studded leather on the seat and upper part of ...
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16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Other
Set of Four Portuguese Armchairs from the 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four armchairs
Portuguese from the 18th Century,
in chestnut and Brazilian rosewood wood with carvings.
Scalloped backrest and carved leather seat, roll-up arms, turned legs...
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18th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Chestnut
French Renaissance Carved Gilded Griffen Armchair & Ottoman Newly Upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Renaissance Carved & Gilded Figural Winged Griffen Arm Chair and Ottoman Newly Upholstered In Plush "Emerald" - Set of 2
Exquisite late 1800s French Renaissance Style...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Armchair, "frailero" or friar. Wood, leather. Spain, 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Friar armchair. Walnut wood, leather. Spain, 16th century.
Armchair with arms and high back of the type known as “frailero”, which has leather with studs on the seat and upper part ...
Category
16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Other
Solid Walnut Armchairs - Putti Decorations - Neo-renaissance Style - Period: 19t
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Charming armchair with armrests in solid walnut.
This beautiful piece of furniture, a unique part of a complete living room, was made in Italy, in the region of Piedmont, whose many ...
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19th Century Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
THREE PORTUGUESE ARMCHAIRS AND SIX CHAIRS 19th century
Located in Madrid, ES
THREE ARMCHAIRS AND SIX CHAIRS
Portuguese,
19th century in carved oak wood, leather seats and back with nailing decorated with plant motifs.
Some defects.
Dim.: (armchair) 120 x 57...
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Renaissance "Chayère" Chair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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...
Category
16th Century French Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique Italian Renaissance Carved Oak Wood Lion Head Paw Feet Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Renaissance Carved Oak Wood Lion Head Paw Feet Arm Chairs - Pair. Item features wonderfully carved details, green upholstery, very nice antique pair. Circa 1900. Meas...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Carved Walnut Pair of Throne Chairs
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Impressive rare pair of throne chairs in perfect Italian Renaissance style, late 19th century. Made of solid walnut wood. The finely carved wooden backrest with very complex decorati...
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1880s Italian Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Italian Savonarola Chair in Amazingly Carved Walnut
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Savonarola chair in amazingly carved walnut. The backrail, the armrests start and ending, the front and back feet, the central crossing are all decorated with incredibly hand-carved figures, mainly faces and heads with as well other parts decorated with detailed carvings.
Savonarola chair is a type of folding chair with an X frame when viewed from the front or back and the title Savonarola comes from the name of Italian Renaissance Dominican friar...
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Spanish Renaissance Style Throne Arm Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
This Spanish walnut throne chair with a large wide seat made circa 1700. Made from well carved but simply done walnut the chair is centered on a leather covered seat and back with large antique nail heads...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Four Armchairs of the Late 1800
Located in Roveredo In Piano, IT
Set of four armchairs of the late 1800 in the style of the sixteenth century. The armchairs are mede in solid walnut, with straight armrest and all round turned spool sleepers. The f...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Wood, Walnut
17th Century Italian Armchair with Carved and Gilded Friezes, Firenze
Located in Prato, IT
Florence, late 16th century
Restored
New padding
Typical Renaissance Florentine "Seggiolone"
Dimensions: cm W66 x D63 x H140.
Category
16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Neo-Gothic Ceremonial Armchairs, Solid Walnut, Period: 19th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Superb pair of Neo-Gothic ceremonial armchairs in solid walnut, entirely airbrushed, giving them a very airy appearance although their structure remains very much framed by the straight lines of the legs, seat and back.
They both have a very elaborate backrest revealing in their centre a different crest with the coat of arms of two distinct cities.
The first appears to be the "Berlin Bear...
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19th Century Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Italian Arm Chairs, circa 1800
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tooled leather paneled backs with scroll finals, having straight arm supports above a leather and brass trim seat raised on square legs joined a g...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
17th Century Louis XIII Armchair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
During the first half of the seventeenth century chairs evolve towards a new model today known as Louis XIII foreshadowing the armchair. Chairs adopt a widen and lower silhouette. Horizontal lines prevail. Cushions disappear supplanted by horse hair upholstery.
This chair stands on four feet linked by an H-shaped spacer and a frontal cross-bar. Legs, spacers, cross-bar and arm-rests are all turned as rosary beads...
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17th Century French Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Four Italian Walnut Savonarola Armchairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of four Italian walnut Savonarola armchairs
ORIGIN : FLORENCE, ITALY
PERIOD : LATE 15TH CENTURY - EARLY 16TH CENTURY
Measures: height : 102 cm 40.15 inches, height : 93 cm 36.61 inches
length : 68 cm 26.77 inches, length : 68 cm 26.77 inches
depth : 55 cm 21.65 inches, depth : 50 cm 19.68 inches
Walnut
Very good condition
This movable Italian seat from the late 15th century descents from the roman curule seat. It took the name of sedia Savonarola...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair 19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Armchairs ~ Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century French Renaissance Barley twist armchairs ~ Fauteuils will make a stylish yet comfortable addition to any room! Crafted from solid fruitwood, each features boldly a...
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1870s French Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Fruitwood
17th Century Charles I English Oak Wainscot Armchair Primate Design Hand Carved
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this original early 17th century Charles I Wainscot armchair.
A good early original piece, hand carved, very naïve but at the time this would ha...
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Early 17th Century European Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Oak
17th Century Armchair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Great 17th century walnut armchair from the Louis XIII period. The proportions and turning quality are exemplary and are complimented with...
Category
17th Century French Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Italian 18th Century Renaissance Savonarola Chair in Amazingly Carved Walnut
Located in Carimate, Como
Impressive and fully original Renaissance Savonarola chair in amazingly carved walnut, it looks simply stunning. The backrail, the armrests star...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Large Carved Oak Renaissance Style Armchair from France, C. 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in the Renaissance style in France, circa 1890, this imposing oak armchair features a verdant tapestry affixed with iron nailheads. The sc...
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1890s French Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Tapestry, Upholstery, Oak
Armchair with Arms of the Seventeenth Period
Located in Marseille, FR
Armchair with arms of the seventeenth century in walnut covered with striped velvet. Good condition of tapestry. Some grafts and old restorations. Dimension height 90 cm for a width ...
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17th Century Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Early 18th Century Hand Carved with Figures Italian Renaissance Armchair
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous hand carved armchair with Figures carved on each arm post. Detailed and all mortise and tenon construction with wood pegs locking it tightly together. Flat back panel with a...
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1750s Italian Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique Italian Renaissance Baroque Tapestry Throne Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Renaissance Baroque tapestry throne lounge arm chair. Item features figural tapestry upholstery, stetcher base, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, nicely carved details, very nice vintage antique item...
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Early 20th Century Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
Renaissance Style Italian Armchairs
Located in Madison, MS
This pair of Renaissance style Italian armchairs look to be fit for a king. The tall seat back has beautiful hand carved wood and aged dark painted finish. ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Throne Armchair in Renaissance Style, 19th Century
Located in Prague 8, CZ
It was made of walnut wood by a skilled carver in the second half of the 19th century. Quality wide and comfortable armchair made in the spirit of aristocratic romanticism. It is dec...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Italian 19th Century Renaissance Style Dante Walnut Armchair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
19th century Italian Dante armchair.
Beautiful walnut Savonarola armchair with ornately carved decoration throughout. This stately x-base legged chair has rich velvet upholstery, golden fringe and tasseled seats. It is as functional as it is comfortable. Making a fine statement in any area of your home, the walnut folding chair...
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1870s Italian Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
French Renaissance Needlepoint Upholstery Carved Walnut Throne Armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th century French Renaissance needlepoint upholstery carved walnut throne armchair French Renaissance needlepoint upholstery carved walnut thr...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Antique French Carved Oak Corner Arm Chair Renaissance Louis XIV style
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak corner arm chair Renaissance Louis XIV style
~Direct from France~
~Beautiful carving throughout this versatile antique Fren...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Oak
19th Century Neo-Renaissance Oak Armchair
Located in Berlin, DE
Original neo-Renaissance armchair, circa 1870-1880.
Solid dark oak, four-post feet connected by wide bridges. On both sides straight armrests, high backrest crowned by plastic carvi...
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19th Century German Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Catalan, Colonial Spanish Carved Armchair with Leather, 19th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Renaissance style armchair from the Catalan region of Spain. Constructed from richly stained oak and leather, accented with wonderful nailheads.
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
19th Century Continental Renaissance Style Savonarola Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Continental Renaissance Style Savonarola chair.
Handsome antique Continental Renaissance style walnut Savroarola chair, side chair, armchair or throne chair. This beautifully carved Gothic style chair...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Throne Captains Red Armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Renaissance Revival carved walnut throne captains armchair red fabric. Item features red spiral sunset print upholstery, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, nicel...
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Early 20th Century European Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique Throne Armchair in Renaissance Style, 19th Century
Located in Prague 8, CZ
It was made of oak wood by a skilled carver in the second half of the 19th century. Quality wide and comfortable armchair made in the spirit of aristocratic romanticism. It is decora...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Two Henri IV Armchairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Those armchairs made from a fine walnut wood are perfect example of the Henri IV model.
It’s low seat stands on four feet linked by an H-shaped spacer wit...
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17th Century French Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Italian Renaissance Walnut Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
Italian Renaissance Savonarola style walnut arm chair with gold velvet back and red and gold cut velvet seat. (19th cent).
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19th Century Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Gold
Italian Renaissance Walnut Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
Italian Renaissance Savanarola style walnut arm chair with red velvet upholstery and carved front (19th Cent).
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19th Century Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Northern Italy Renaissance Cathedra with a Canopy
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This cathedra or chayère chair is conceived following rules of monumental architecture. The seat can be lift open to reveal a chest. Both curved arm-rests are supported by a baluster...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Later 16th to Early 17th Century Italian Renaissance Walnut Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of Italian Renaissance walnut chairs. Pozzetto, Ref & quot;Volpi Collection- Art Treasures of the Davanzati & quot;
These chai...
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17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Italian Renaissance Style 19th Century Walnut Tapestry Throne Chair
Located in New York, NY
Italian Renaissance style (19th Cent) walnut high back column sided throne chair with carved floral design and tapestry upholstery.
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19th Century Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Italian Renaissance Walnut Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Italian Renaissance Savonarola style walnut armchair with gold velvet back and red and gold cut velvet seat. (19th century).
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century Renaissance Style Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Renaissance style chair.
Handsome antique Continental Renaissance style or Gothic style walnut Savonarola chair, throne chair, si...
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19th Century European Antique Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Suede, Fabric, Walnut
Renaissance armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Renaissance armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Renaissance armchairs 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 armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Coduri of Lyon, and France. 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 armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $324 and tops out at $110,955 while the average work can sell for $3,840.
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