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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
Tulio Lombardo Style Marble Fountain
Located in New Orleans, LA
This marble fountain sculpture in the style of Tulio Lombardo embodies the glory of Renaissance sculpture. Reminiscent of classical portrait busts, a bearded man's face serves as the...
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17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Marble

A Renaissance Style Faïence Coupe in The manner of Gien
By Gien
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Renaissance Style Faïence Coupe in The manner of Gien. This impressive faïence coupe is of inverted bell shape with Renaissance style decoration of strapwork, mythical beasts, trophies and armorial...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Porcelain

French Turn Of The Century Renaissance St. Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French Turn of the Century Renaissance st. Wrought Iron chandelier. The eight arm octagonal chandelier consist of a most impressive and detailed mid section displaying won...
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20th Century French Renaissance Furniture

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Wrought Iron

French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu Five Arm Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality French 19th century Renaissance st. Ormolu five arm chandelier possibly by F. Barbedienne. The chandelier is centered by a most unique bottom finial with ...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Ormolu

Gilt Bronze Mounted Letter Box in the Style of Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
gilt bronze mounted rose velvet letter box with putti flanking an elaborate central shield / cartouche in the style of Edward F. Caldwell & Co, New York. New York, the interior is fi...
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19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze and Marble Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze and black Belgian marble lamps signed F. Barbedienne. Each lamp is raised by an impressive hexagonal black Bel...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Complete Set of Four Italian 19th Century Renaissance St. Gilt Metal Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful complete set of four Italian 19th century Renaissance St. gilt metal sconces. Each six arm sconce displays elegant curved supports over three tiers each displaying most d...
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Metal

Madonna with Child, Tondo in Polychrome Terracotta from the 20th Century
Located in Brescia, IT
Madonna with Child, tondo in polychrome terracotta from the 20th century Round polychrome terracotta sculpture depicting the Madonna and Child On a blue background, representing ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

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.
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2010s Italian Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Glass

Italian 19th Century Renaissance St. Rosewood and Alabastro Side/Cocktail Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and very unique Italian 19th century Renaissance st. Rosewood and Alabastro side/cocktail table. The table is raised by lovely circular mottled feet below exceptional and ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Marble

Ceramic Plate Hand Painted Glazed Earthenware Italian Contemporary
Located in London, GB
"Recycle" hand painted ceramic plate "SegnalEtica" series by Pantoù Ceramics, hand thrown and hand painted glazed earthenware. All unique pieces, Italy, 2019. Measure: 40 cm diameter...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Furniture

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Ceramic, Earthenware

French 19th Century Renaissance St. Walnut Dining Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French 19th century Renaissance st. walnut and faux painted marble dining/center table. The rectangular table is raised by a bottom tier with a fine mottled border and mos...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Marble

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Patinated Bronze Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and high quality true pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze andirons. Each andiron is raised by three handsome paw feet and stunning richly chase...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Marble and Ormolu Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely decorative and handsome true pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. marble and ormolu lamps signed "F. Barbedienne Paris & F. Levillain". Raised on a mottled Rouge ...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Renaissance St. Porcelain and Ormolu Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and extremely decorative French 19th century Renaissance st. Pâte sur Pâte celadon colored porcelain and ormolu lamp. The lamp is raised by a beautiful finely detailed ci...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Ormolu

Pr. E.F. Caldwell Enamel, Bz. Candlesticks, Renaissance Islamic/Orientalist
Located in New York, NY
A very fine and unusual pair of antique bronze and champlevé enamel candlesticks/lamps, by E. F. Caldwell, in the Renaissance Islamic/Ori...
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1910s American Vintage Renaissance Furniture

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Bronze

Large Pair of 19th Century Castle Corners
Located in charmes, FR
Large pair of 19th century castle corners in carved oak, some minimal lack of use and impressive wear due to their dimensions.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Wood

Large Grotesque Ceramic Vase Hand-painted Glazed Majolica and Gold Contemporary
Located in London, GB
Grotesque vase, unique piece, 2017, glazed earthenware and gold, 22cm width x 60cm height Antonietta Mazzotti (Faenza, Italy) attended the Istituto d’Arte per la Ceramica in Faenza and opened her first workshop in her hometown taking part in group and solo exhibitions at international level. In 1976 she has transformed the neo-gothic greenhouse of Villa Emaldi in her workshop. Antonietta Mazzotti has worked for some of the most important international museums and has received several important recognitions worldwide. Her works have been featured in major Italian magazines of interior design and she has acquired international visibility being featured in major international press publications, such as The New York Times. She still lives and works at Villa Emaldi in Faenza where she continues her research on historical decor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful French 19th century Renaissance st. ormolu lamp. The lamp is raised by a lovely circular base with a fine wrap around foliate band below the pierced dome shape support displaying scrolled...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Ormolu

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...
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2010s Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Christ in Boxwood, France, late 16th-early 17th century".
Located in PARIS, FR
Christ in Boxwood, France, late 16th-early 17th century Beautiful corpse of Christ with missing arms. He must have been on the Cross, arms in a horizontal position. Great expressiv...
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Early 17th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Boxwood

Antique 18th century Dutch Renaissancewarm brown oak two door cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
This antique Dutch Renaissance cabinet was crafted in the southern Netherlands at the end of the 18th century, around 1780. It serves as a quintessential example of the furniture cra...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Oak

Large Refectory Dining Table, 18/19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Very large dining table made of solid walnut with cup-and-cover baluster legs and carved relief with dragon ornament on the frame. The knee height is 61 cm. The legs are connected by...
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19th Century European Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Walnut

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.
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16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Spanish Azulejo Arabe / Mudejar Tile - Arista y Cuenca - 15th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Early Arabe / Mudejar style tile with geometric decoration, made late 15th century.
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15th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Earthenware

20th Century Italian Carved Limestone Male Torso - Large Vintage Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A tall limestone statue of a male torso carved in the Classical style. The details remind of the Italian Renaissance period. The large vintage Italian male torso sculpture is positio...
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture

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Limestone

Baker Queen Size Mahogany Poster Bed
Located in Annville, PA
A vintage Baker Queen Size Mahogany Poster Bed which will be the focal point of any bed room in which it is placed. From the beautifully tapered finials an...
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Late 20th Century North American Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Single-Door Cabinet in Solid Oak
Located in Casteren, NL
This elegant single-door cabinet was made in the Southern part of the Netherlands in the late 17th century. It was made in the best quality quarter-sawn oak in the tradition of the Dutch Renaissance during the “Dutch golden age”. The piece is of exceptional quality and was made completely in watered oak...
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Late 17th Century Dutch Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Steel

Majestic Amphora Vase Majolica Painted Subject Inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci
Located in Recanati, IT
Majestic majolica Amphora vase, with a height of 200 cm (78,7 in) and a diameter of 70 cm (27,5 in): a unique piece, entirely handmade and hand-painted in Gubbio, Central Italy, in 1...
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1990s Italian Renaissance Furniture

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Ceramic, Majolica

Alabaster and Marble Bust of Saint Clare of Assisi
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an alabaster and marble bust of Saint Clare of Assisi. It depicts a young lady head/face covered with a cloak. She is looking down, very peacefully...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Furniture

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Alabaster, Marble

Antique Bronzed Terracotta Bust of Dante
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique bronzed terracotta bust of Dante. In Renaissance style and a desirable scale, this bust would make a striking decorative piece for any period property, particularly for th...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Tapestry with Forest Landscape
Located in Evanston, IL
A fine and rectangular tapestry woven in tan and rust tones with green. In the center is a forest landscape. Made of wool and silk.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Wool

Parmigianino Figural Ink Study
By Parmigianino
Located in New York, NY
Lombard School ink figural study of the Three Graces inscribed "Le Parmesan," and "Ecole Lombard." Pen and brown ink. Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola, Il Parmigianino (1503-1540.) P...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Paper

A Pair of Silver Plated Candelabras - Christofle - Renaissance - Louis Dupérier
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...
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1980s French Vintage Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

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 ...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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

16th Century Stone Classical Roman Style Torso
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A wonderful 16th century draped female torso in classical style. Made in France under Italian Renaissance influence this female torso is finely sculpted with great detail to the stol...
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16th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Sandstone

Renaissance Italian Bedroom Set
Located in Buxton, GB
This exquisite 5-piece bedroom set features a magnificent Super king-size bed with an impressive Renaissance-style headboard and footboard, crafted from beautiful walnut wood. The be...
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1890s Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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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...
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2010s Italian Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Glass

Max Finné - The Merchant Portrait after Hans Holbein
Located in Savannah, GA
Max Finné (German, c.1880-c.1960) A Portrait of the Hanseatic merchant Georg Giese, copied from the original of Hans Holbein the Younger by Max Finné, 1922-23. signed lower left: M...
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1920s German Vintage Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Renaissance Four-Poster Bed, 17th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large four-poster bed with a richly carved walnut frame. The canopy is supported by twisted columns, the back wall is architecturally structured and shows a niche with shell decorati...
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17th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Walnut

Hughe Renaissance 12-Light Chandlier Wood Gold-Plated
Located in Weiningen, CH
Hughe Renaissance 12-light chandlier wood gold-plated.
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1950s Italian Vintage Renaissance Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Italian Mahogany Bedroom Set Renaissance Style
Located in Buxton, GB
This exquisite 5-piece bedroom set features a magnificent king-size bed with an impressive Renaissance-style headboard and footboard, crafted from beautiful Mahogany wood. The bed ha...
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture

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Mahogany

French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu centerpiece/urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu centerpiece/urn. This beautifully detailed urn is raised by a circular mottled and stepped...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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 satyr figure, over with a and body surrounded by bacchanal scenes. Exqui...
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1930s Italian Vintage Renaissance Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of bronzed cast iron Italian Renaissance style fire andirons
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
A pair of bronzed cast iron Renaissance style andirons. Each with a figure of a cherub holding a cornucopia, on a ring turned and baluster column over stepped quadripartite plinth ba...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Bronze, Iron

Splendore Indulgente (dark) Wallpaper
Located in București, RO
The Splendore Indulgente wallpaper model (dark) represents an invitation to a world full of sensations. Its fine texture attracts you like a magnet, urging you to explore every detai...
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2010s Romanian Renaissance Furniture

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Other

Splendore Indulgente (light) Wallpaper
Located in București, RO
The wallpaper model Splendore Indulgente (light) represents an invitation to a world full of sensations. Its fine texture attracts you like a magnet, urging you to explore every deta...
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2010s Renaissance Furniture

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Other

Giardino Delle Delizie Wallpaper
Located in București, RO
The Giardino delle Delizie wallpaper model is, without a doubt, an act of aesthetic indulgence. House of VLAdiLA invites you to explore the models painted by our artists especially t...
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2010s Romanian Renaissance Furniture

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Other

Stranieri Wallpaper
Located in București, RO
The Stranieri wallpaper pattern is a meeting place between the past and the future, a scene of metamorphosis where nostalgia tenderly embraces curiosity and ardent desire for what is...
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2010s Romanian Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Other

Lui & Lei Wallpaper
Located in București, RO
The Lui & Lei wallpaper model is a meeting place between polarities, between past and future. I drew a scene of reinterpreted compositional balance, where nostalgia tenderly embraces...
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2010s Romanian Renaissance Furniture

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Other

Giornata Sentimentale Wallpaper
Located in București, RO
The Giornata Sentimentale wallpaper pattern brings together a series of myths and legends, crowned by the theme of immortal love. The Garden of Eden is reinterpreted in the form of a...
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2010s Romanian Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Other

Tocco di Bellezza Wallpaper
Located in București, RO
The Tocco di bellezza wallpaper model is an invitation to a visual journey into a world of refinement and good taste. In a deeply romantic color palette, the harmonious contrast betw...
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2010s Romanian Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Other

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
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1870s French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Rennaisance stilusban kis asztal es szek szett
Located in Kerepes, HU
Ez egy nagyon kecse , kis méretű Rennaisance stílusban szett. Bárhol elhelyezhető. Meg kis laptop asztal kent egy nappali sarokban is elképzelhető. Gyógyáru es egyedi az asztal láb ...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Other

Giltwood and polychrome half-relief representation of Saint Rococo. Spain, 16th
Located in PARIS, FR
Important bas-relief in carved wood with traces of gilt, in an architectural frame with two angels in the corners, representing Saint Rocco. Considered, among other things, the Patro...
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16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Wood

Antique Carved Walnut Renaissance Style Cabinet Sideboard, Circa 1870-1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Carved Walnut Renaissance Style Cabinet Sideboard, Circa 1870-1880.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Walnut

French Henri IV / Renaissance Chest Desk in carved wood 17th - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very beautiful Rrenaissance / Henry IV chest from the 17th century, transformed into a desk in the 19th century. Magnificent details are hand carved. The wood has a superb patina. Fo...
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17th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Wood

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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