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
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...
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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...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
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 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...
Category
Early 1900s Hungarian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Antik Reneszánsz íróasztal , 20 század
Located in Kerepes, HU
Bemutatjuk Önnek ezt a különleges íróasztal , Reneszánsz stílusban duóst faragássakkal díszítve
A bemutatott darab korának megfelelő állapotban van.
(A hozza illó könyves vitrin...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Point de Loiselles Tapestry Le Jardin De Bagatelle
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large French Point de Loiselle Renaissance style tapestry, or wall hanging, entitled "Le Jardin de Bagatelle" after a fresco over a fireplace at the Château de Fontainebleau near P...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Mid-Century Framed Print of View of Innsbruck from Artist Durer
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
View of Innsbruck Harbor, on the river of Inn, Austria in a later print of one Durer's pieces, framed in New York City in the 1960's by Catalda Fine Arts, Inc.
Impressive artwork de...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Late 19th Century Bronze Box - Putti - Renaissance Style
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful bronze box, decorated in renaissance style with putti and decorative ornaments.
The box is in good condition, key is missing. Beautiful colour and patina.
Dimensions: ...
Category
1890s French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Italian Renaissance Walnut Credenza
Located in Essex, MA
With a wonderful rich brown color and in very nice condition for its age. A rectangular top over a drawer flanked by panels over a central door with a shelf flanked by panels. Raised...
Category
Late 17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Iron
Bronze mortar, Veneto, 16th century
Located in Brescia, IT
Bronze mortar, Veneto, 16th century
Lost-wax cast bronze mortar with body outlined by parallel and succeeding frames delineating its circumference.
On the two faces, in a central p...
Category
16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Friar (St. Anthony), polychrome and gilded wood sculpture, 16th century
Located in Brescia, IT
Friar (St. Anthony), polychrome and gilded wood sculpture, 16th century
St. Anthony standing, caught in the act of preaching.
Talar dress consisting of a tunic decorated in gold,...
Category
16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
18th century French school, Virgin Mary and Jesus Child painting after Raphael
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Late 18th century or early 19th century French school, antique painting featuring the Virgin Mary holding Jesus Child, Saint John the Baptist around.
Our work has been painted using ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Neo-Renaissance six-armed chandelier
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Neo-Renaissance six-armed chandelier
Quality chandelier made of patinated brass in Renaissance style. The chandelier is restored: a new old-style power cord with fabric braiding in ...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Fortuny Manzianno Patterned Pillows in Peacock & Beige
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of custom Fortuny textile pillows adorned with the Manzianno pattern in colors of peacock and beige. The intricate Italian design is complemented by velvet backs in the same ...
Category
20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Primitive Hand Carved Polychrome Female Bust Renaissance Sculpture Statue 29"
Located in Dayton, OH
Primitive hand carved polychrome shoulder length bust. Carve from wood with intricate detail and a rustic patina. Great for display on a pedestal or table.
Dimensions:
17" x 11" x 2...
Category
20th Century Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Italian Florentine Gold Black Gilded Wood Art Frame Circa 1950's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Florentine Black and Gold Gilded Frame, Italy.
Sturdy and beautiful, this frame is ready for a picture and certainly captures that European vibe.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
SECOND HALF OF THE 16th CENTURY CHESTNUT CHEST
Located in Firenze, FI
The chest in question is an elegant piece of furniture made entirely of chestnut wood. Its manufacture dates back to the Renaissance, around the second half of the 16th century, by T...
Category
16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood, Chestnut
Renaissance Figural Lion Carved Oak Dining Chairs RJ Horner Attribute - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Oak Renaissance Figural Lion Carved Dining Chairs attributed to R.J. Horner - Set of 6. Item features (2) Armchairs, (4) Side chairs, stunni...
Category
19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Oak
Late 19th-Century French Giltwood Standing Mirror: Restored Elegance
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the world of classic French elegance with our late 19th-century standing mirror, meticulously restored to showcase its artistry and craftsmanship. Made from premium solid wood and gesso, our expert craftsmen revived this exquisite mirror to its original glory. Its crowning feature is the intricately carved crescent lion face, surrounded by lush garlands and detailed molding, epitomizing the fine craftsmanship of the era. The mirror's giltwood finish has been carefully preserved and retouched, maintaining its authentic charm and radiance. Beyond its decorative appeal, the mirror includes original glass, ensuring full reflectivity and practicality for contemporary spaces. Perfect for enhancing the decor of a living room or introducing a historical element to an entryway, this mirror acts as a magnificent focal point, merging functionality with unparalleled elegance. A treasured item for collectors and a bold statement for design aficionados, this French standing mirror...
Category
1890s French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Gesso, Lacquer
Handmade Papier-mâché Wedding Box - Made in France
Located in Leesburg, VA
Papier-mâché storage box - decorated with hand printed paper with "Roses Pompadour" pattern - inspired by 18th century wedding boxes, used in the past as marriage gifts.
Hand-crafte...
Category
2010s French Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Paper
Indo-Portuguese sculpture "Lady Conception" 17th century, H 147cm
Located in Madrid, ES
Indo-Portuguese sculpture "Lady Conception" 17th century, H 147cm.
Our Lady Conception Indo-Portuguese teak wood carving from the 17th century.
Upholstered and polychrome . T
he ...
Category
17th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Painted Table Coffer, Dated 1915
Located in Dallas, TX
A rather unique painted chest from Europe, this table coffer was commissioned in 1915. The right side (when viewing from the front) is dated, with the numbers flanking a springing ra...
Category
Early 20th Century European Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
PETITE Antique French Octagon Center Side TABLE Side End Renaissance Carved Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
PETITE Antique French Octagon Center Side TABLE Side End Renaissance Carved Oak.
Direct from France, this SUPER PETITE size octagon table, ornately adorned, just like the full-size ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Oak
Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Cassone or Chest
Located in New York, NY
Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Cassone or Chest, circa 19th century or later, rectangular with hinged lid above a carved and decorated chest on moulded plinth. 18" H x 65" W x 20" D.
Category
20th Century Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
White Painted Large Italian Buffet Sideboard, circa 1960
Located in Round Top, TX
Impressive Italian painted oak sideboard with attractive concave curved end doors and decorative carved feet.
The newer professionally applied marbled and muted antique white painted...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Oak, Paint
Antique French Renaissance Revival Large Figural Man and Woman Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Renaissance Revival Large Figural Man and Woman Andirons - a Pair. Item featured is a larger impressive size, stunning patina and casting, very rare antique andirons, ...
Category
19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze
!8th Century Continental Silver (.800) Wager/Marriage Cup
Located in New York, NY
Rare, 18th century, Continental Silver (.800) Wager/Marriage Cup, Augsburg, 1781-1783, Christian Drentwert II - maker. The figure is of a woman, arms raised, holding up a cup on a sw...
Category
1780s German Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique French Renaissance Floor Lamp Light Carved Oak Barley Twist Baluster
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Renaissance Floor Lamp Light Carved Oak Barley Twist Baluster.
Direct from France to us, a magnificent antique floor lamp, large, heavy, solid oak and probably the most ornate carvings we’ve seen on a floor lamp in ten years or more! The masterful hand carvings include French renaissance angel...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Oak
Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Savonarola Folding Chair circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Renaissance style walnut Savonarola folding chair from circa 1900 with lion paw feet. This Italian Renaissance style Savonarola chair, dating back to circa 1900, is a sple...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Italian Joan Blaeu Valentinum View of Valentino Castle Print 24"
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century color print of Valentinum / Veduta del Castello del Valentino (1661-68) aka View of the Valentino Castle by Joan Blaeu, showing a bird's eye view of the Italian castle, ...
Category
20th Century Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Paper
1852 Ornate Italian Vitrine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Italian vitrine from 1852 is actually four separate parts, it towers over you at ten feet high, and is absolutely majestic. It features a dove in flight on top of a cameo of fol...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century French Henri II Style Hand Carved Walnut Buffet Deux Corps
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Henri II style walnut buffet deux corps features a hand carved cherub with wings at the crown. With solid paneled sides, the piece is divided into...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Spanish Azulejo Tile Arista / Cuenca - Toledo 16th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Early Arista / border tile made in Toledo. Tile decorated in renaissance with stylized flowers was probably made between 1550 and 1575.
Catalogue: La Azulejería Toledana a Través ...
Category
16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
20th Century Venetian Murano Glass Gold Flowers Mirror
Located in Puglia, Puglia
It is a delightful classic Venetian mirror from the island of Murano in gold color with white gold flower finish, engraved and worked entirely by hand according to the Murano traditi...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass
Italian Liturgical Pax Brede Or Osculatorium From The 16th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Italy
16th century
A liturgical Pax Brede or Osculatorium. The carved wooden board “Kiss of Peace” representing Christ as a man of sorrows. The pax has the shape of an ancient templ...
Category
16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
copy of Antique chest of drawers, Western Europe, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
This antique chest of drawers, from Western Europe and dating from around 1880, is not just a piece of furniture, but a real work of art.
Product features:
Origin: Western Europe
...
Category
1880s German Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Oak
Mortaio in bronzo, Veneto, XVI° secolo
Located in Brescia, IT
Mortaio in bronzo fuso a cera persa con corpo delineato da un gran numero di cornici parallele e susseguenti che ne delimitano la circonferenza; e ornato con motivi vegetali di deriv...
Category
16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large Virgin and Child, Tyrol, 16th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Large wooden Madonna and Child, painted and carved in hollow at the back.
The theme of the Virgin and Child is the most represented in all Christian art, whereas the infancy of Jesus...
Category
16th Century German Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood, Pine
Spectacular Patinated Bronze SCULPTURE "The Child and the Crab" 19th Cent. VIDEO
Located in Madrid, ES
Spectacular Patinated Bronze SCULPTURE depicting "The Child and the Crab"19th century
Italy late 19th century
100 x 70cm
good conditions
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Fogo Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Rectangular Venetian mirror, made in the strictest Murano tradition, finely hand-engraved on the bands by skilled master engravers. All the elements are assembled with floral element...
Category
2010s Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century French Painting "The Politicians" Signed Alina After Jules Worms
Located in Dallas, TX
Created in France circa 1950 and set in the original carved gilt frame, the hand painted canvas is a rendition of Jules Worms "The Politicians". The art depicts an outdoor scene with...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
French Gilt bronze sculpture of a gallant in Renaissance style - 19th France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Gilded bronze sculpture representing a gallant young man in Renaissance costume, in the style of the French King Henry IV. He is dressed in a doublet for the top, and over that he we...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Persian Wool and Silk Tabriz Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78687 Vintage Persian Tabriz Wool and Silk Rug, 06'07 x 09'07. Adorned with intricate embellishments and well-balanced asymmetry, this vintage Persian Tabriz rug, lovingly handcrafte...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
19th Century Spanish Renaissance Style Walnut Writing Table with Iron Stretcher
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This small scale late nineteenth century Spanish Renaissance style table features a 29-inch wide oak top joined to its elegantly curved legs by means of two splines that run the enti...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century German Renaissance-Style Chest of Drawers in Black, around 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
Travel through time with this exceptional late 19th-century German Renaissance-style chest of drawers, dating back to around 1880. Crafted from pine, the piece is a rare and extraord...
Category
1880s German Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Plaster, Pine
Vintage Persian Malayer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
53877 Extra-Long Vintage Persian Malayer Rug Runner, 03'02 x 21'00. Antique Persian Malayer rug runners are long, narrow hand-knotted wool rugs originating from Malayer, Iran, prized...
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Mid-20th Century Russian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Winged Maiden Walnut Mirror Top Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Winged Maiden Walnut Mirror Top Small Side Table. Item featured mirrored top appears to be a replacement and is not original, very nice antique tab...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Heavy 16th Century French Bronze Mortar with Handles, Dated 1587, 109 lbs
Located in Dallas, TX
A large and heavy (it weighs 109 lbs!) example of a traditional French pharmacy bowl, this bronze mortar with handles is from 1587, as seen on the production date beneath the molded ...
Category
16th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Coffee Table In Marble Marquetry Circa 1990
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Coffee table, metal base, renaissance style marble marquetry shelf circa 1990
Category
Late 20th Century European Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
Vintage Indian Savonnerie Rug, Timeless Elegance Meets Renaissance Heritage
By Savonnerie
Located in Dallas, TX
78688 Vintage French Savonnerie Style Rug, 09'02 x 12'00. This hand-knotted wool vintage Pakistani Savonnerie style rug is a testament to the fusion of artistic traditions. At its he...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wool
Huge Antique P. Dubois. F. Barbedienne Bronze Soldier Sculpture
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Huge Antique P. Dubois. F. Barbedienne Bronze Soldier Sculpture.
Category
1890s French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large Antique Terracotta Water Font attributed to Lorenzo Di Mariano
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A spectacular large scale antique Italian terracotta water font after the antique. This detailed font of impressive scale is a museum copy of the original holy water basin...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Male Profile Relief in Marble Italian Renaissance of the 17th Century with Video
Located in Madrid, ES
Male profile relief in Marble
Italian Renaissance of the 17th century
Measures: 18cm - Height 27 Cm
Good condition for the time.
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Marble
3 Antique French Renaissance Carved Oak Caned Barley Twist Dining Side Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of 3 Antique French Renaissance dining chairs. Beautifully crafted with oak frames carved in a Baroque manner with pierced backs...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Cane, Oak
Oak Late 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Cupboard
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Renaissance cupboard or so-called Zeeuwse Kast in the Netherlands.
Striking Dutch design from the Late 17th century.
Solid original oak two-piece cupboard with original ebon...
Category
Late 17th Century Dutch Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Oak
Renaissance furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Renaissance furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Renaissance furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Sinke & Van Tongeren, Albrecht Dürer, and Castelli. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $35 and tops out at $3,217,683 while the average work can sell for $6,828.
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