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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.

Find a collection of antique Renaissance case pieces, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Renaissance
Baker Mahogany High Chest
Located in Annville, PA
A vintage Baker Mahogany High Chest which will be the focal point of any room in which it is placed. Originally designed for the bedroom the practical storage space provided by this ...
Category

Late 20th Century North American Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antoine-Louis Barye Bronze Saint George Dragon Slayer Sculpture Statue Verdigris
Located in Dayton, OH
An eye caching figural sculpture of Saint George and the Dragon, After Antoine Louis Barye. As the legend goes, Saint George—a soldier venerated in Christianity—defeats a dragon. The...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Oak Globe Wernicke Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
From Niagara Furniture; a Vintage Oak Globe Wernicke Bookcase – the perfect addition to any home or office space! Crafted from high-quality American oak, this bookcase is about 100 y...
Category

Late 20th Century Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Hand Painted Saint Nicholas Icon, Orthodox Church
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Hand Painted Saint Nicholas Icon Orthodox Church The hand painted icon is mounted on velvet and framed in a beautiful Renaissance style wo...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

19th Century French Renaissance Hunt Buffet ~ Server
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Hunt Buffet ~ Server is a magnificent tribute to a bygone era, a time when there wasn't a couple of grocery sto...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Marble

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...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Iron

Continental 19th Century Renaissance St. Composite Stone And Wrought Iron Well
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and large scaled Continental 19th century Renaissance st. composite stone and Wrought Iron well. The octagonal shaped well with its octagonal shaped base is decorated w...
Category

19th Century Unknown Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century Renaissance Style Brass Tazza
Located in Germantown, MD
Large Early 20th Century Renaissance Style Brass Tazza. Measures 12 inches in diameter and stands 3.25" tall. Great quality.
Category

Early 20th Century Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Tripod Table with Lion Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century 6-sided tripod table with lion carved paw feet. White washed finish
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Walnut

1999 Oil Painting- Version of da Vinci "Lady with an Ermine", Vintage Frame
Located in Ross, CA
Original oil on board painted in 1999 by Alicemarie Mutrux as an artist copy of da Vinci's "Lady with an Ermine". Framed in a vintage cast molded frame painted in gold. The origina...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Paint

Exceptional Large Antique Italian Renaissance Cabinet With Heraldic Crest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An exceptional Renaissance style antique cabinet with imposing style and presence. Solid cabinet with a central door having a carved heraldic element flanked by two doors with carved...
Category

19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Custom Hexagonal Iron & Glass Pendant Lantern - 10 Available
Located in Centennial, CO
A gorgeous vintage custom hexagonal black iron & glass pendant lantern with 3 flame light bulbs. Each of the six sides is made up of glass panels and decorative ironwork designs. Gl...
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Late 20th Century American Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Iron

Italian Turn Of The Century Renaissance St. Wrought Iron And Glass Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful Italian Turn of the Century Renaissance st. Wrought Iron and glass lantern. The hexagonal lantern is centered by a most decorative and impressive scrolled movements with ...
Category

20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

PAIR Baker Mahogany Night Stands
Located in Annville, PA
A fine quality PAIR Baker Mahogany Night Stands, each featuring a fully banded top, solid mahogany details as well as oak dovetailed drawers. Fine quality drawer fronts create a beautiful pattern, accented by antique style hardware. Slightly lower than some night stands these items are also well suited for use with our matching Baker Queen Size bed...
Category

Late 20th Century North American Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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 Henry II Carved Walnut Upholstered Leather Dining Side Accent Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Henry II style dining side chair, circa 1880s. Made from walnut with an embossed leather back featuring a crest and winged griffon. The lower back of the chair showcases an c...
Category

1880s Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Original Antique American Historical Print. " Death of General Wolfe " C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image of The Death of General Wolfe In the Battle of Quebec Fine steel engraving Published by Kelly circa 1850 Unframed.
Category

1850s English Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Paper

C Zocchi (after), Monument To Dante, Bronze Reduction, Late 19th/early 20th Cent
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Reduction in patinated bronze with the high-relief decoration of the Monument to Dante, with glass top to form a pedestal table The Monument to Dante, sculpture dedicated to Dante A...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Renaissance Frame With Marble Inlay
Located in PAU, FR
16/17th century Italian frame in period molded and blackened wood with guilloche decoration. Alpi Verde marble inlays. Vintage hook on the back. External frame dimensions: 37.5 x 33....
Category

16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Marble

Original Antique Print After Leonardo Da Vinci, circa 1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image after Leonardo Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed.
Category

1850s English Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print of An Aristocratic Family After Van Dyck. Dated 1832
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image after Van Dyck Fine Steel engraving. Published by Fisher. Dated 1832 Unframed.
Category

1830s English Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Paper

17th Century Spanish Vargueño
Located in Dallas, TX
a 17th century Spanish vargueño / traveling cabinet with intricately inlaid top, sides, and small drawers, fruitwood, Italy, 17th century
Category

17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

Original Antique Print of The Annunciation After Murillo. Circa 1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image after Murillo Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed.
Category

1850s 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 19th Century Austrian Silver, Enamel & Rock Crystal Jug, Vienna c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Austrian rare and unusual solid silver-gilt & enamel rock crystal jug. The rock crystal engraved with intricate scrollwork, silver gilt mounts decorated with cha...
Category

1890s Austrian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver, Enamel

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 Print of Mary Magdalen After Domenichino. Circa 1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image after Domenichino Fine steel engraving. Published by Sangster, London. circa 1850 Unframed.
Category

1850s English Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print of The Transfiguration After Raphael. Circa 1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image after Raphael Fine steel engraving Published by Fisher circa 1850 Unframed.
Category

1850s English Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Paper

Mahogany Pierced Edge Table
Located in Annville, PA
First made popular in the 18th Century this vintage Mahogany Mahogany Pierced Edge Table was likely produced in the 1940’s and retailed by C.H. Lears in Baltimore MD. The table featu...
Category

Late 20th Century North American Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Distressed Custom Made Italian Wall Console
Located in Houston, US
Beautifully realized Italian Renaissance Style Console with very well done distressed finish over detailed hand carved frontispiece.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Vintage Baker Serpentine Sideboard
Located in Annville, PA
A Vintage Baker Serpentine Sideboard brought to you by Niagara Furniture. A classic serpentine shape this Sideboard features six total drawers and two cabinet doors below to give it ...
Category

Late 20th Century Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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 and posts all of the way down...
Category

Late 20th Century Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Ginori 19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Big Majolica Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
Big Majolica vase Ginori Italy, 1850-1890 Very good codiction Difetto di cottura sotto la base (vedere fotografia)
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Majolica

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Glass, 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

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 Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, 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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