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 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...
Category
20th Century French Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
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...
Category
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
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...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
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 ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Marble
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...
Category
1910s American Vintage Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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 ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Marble
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 ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century Bedroom Set Italian Renaissance
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...
Category
1890s Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
2010s Romanian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Other
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...
Category
2010s Romanian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
2010s Renaissance Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
2010s Romanian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
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...
Category
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...
Category
2010s Romanian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
Seated White Deer in Landscape, Signed O. Millar, after Wilton Diptych
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Seated White Deer in Landscape, Signed O. Millar, after Wilton Diptych
Wilton Diptych Variation, Seated White Deer in Landscape, Signed O. Millar
Oil on canvas, 40 inches by 50 inch...
Category
Late 20th Century English Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Round Center Table
Located in Annville, PA
Our most robust drum table this large Round Center Table has eye catching appeal with satin wood banding, carved knees and a thick top with three d...
Category
2010s Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Spanish Carving of Saint John the Evangelist, School of Juan de Ancheta
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding Spanish carving of San Juanito, 16th century, school of Juan de Ancheta.
Juan de Ancheta (1533 - November 30, 1588) was a Spanish sculptor in the Romanesque style. His w...
Category
16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Gold
Small Maiolica Plate, Urbino District, 1533-1555
Located in Milano, IT
Maiolica plate (tondino)
Urbino district, Casteldurante or Pesaro, 1533-1555
It measures: diam. 7.48 in (19 cm), foot diam. 2.75 in (7 cm), height 1.0...
Category
16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Maiolica
A Pair of Silver Plated Candelabras - Christofle - Renaissance - Louis Dupérier
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A great set of 2 silver plated candelabras, made by the French brand Christofle.
The candelabras are designed by Louis Dupérier in renaissance style.
Very refined, with many detailed decorations.
Each candle has place for three candles. The top parts can be taken off and then you have two candlesticks.
Both pieces are marked on the foot.
They are in great condition. Beautiful colour and brilliance.
Sold as a pair, not individual. These type of Christofle candelabras...
Category
1980s French Vintage Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
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...
Category
16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Paper
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
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
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...
Category
20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Near Pair of Antique 17th C. Belgium Flemish Tapestry Portière (Border) Panels
By Flemish
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Near Pair of Antique 17th C. Belgium Flemish Tapestry Portière (Border) Panels
Belgium, 17th Century
Presenting a rare and exquisite near pair of Antique 17th Century Belgium Flem...
Category
Late 17th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Cotton, Silk
16th CENTURY GOLDEN STUCCO PLAQUE MADONNA AND CHILD
Located in Firenze, FI
Splendid plaque in gilded stucco with pure gold leaf. The plaque depicts the Madonna with the baby Jesus, according to typical Renaissance iconography. The craftsmanship and attentio...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Stucco
Large Della Robbia Style glazed Terracotta Tondo / Decorative Wall Sculpture
By Della Robbia
Located in Troy, NY
A very large and highly decorative glazed Terracotta Tondo / Wall Sculpture in the style of "Della Robbia".
The glazed and brightly colorful, shiny sculptures were a typical Renaiss...
Category
16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Antique French Walnut Renaissance Cabinet with Bronze Plaques by Barbedienne.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Walnut Renaissance Cabinet with Bronze Plaques made by F. Barbedienne, Circa 1890.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze
18th Century French Renaissance Console Table
Located in Houston, TX
The 18th Century French Renaissance Console Table exudes elegance and opulence with its exquisite craftsmanship and lavish design. Crafted from rich, aged wood, its sturdy plank top ...
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18th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
Sevres Porcelain Painting Of Raphael`s Madonna By Marcel Prunier
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Sèvres enamelled porcelain scene, inspired on the well-known Raphael painting from 1513, that shows the Madonna of Segiore. It depicts the Christ Child being embraced by Mary, who ...
Category
20th Century Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze ewers/urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most handsome pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze ewers/urns. Each ewer is raised by a square base below a fluted socle decorated with a folia...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Renaissance Style 'Salamander' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century French Renaissance style fireback with the salamander. The salamander is symbol of King François I, who was King of France from 1515 till 1547.
The fireback is made of ...
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20th Century French Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Iron
18th Century Italian Gilt Wall Mirror
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Delightful Late 18th Century Italian Gilt Wood Rectangular Wall Hanging Mirror, In The Florentine Taste, Having Profusely Carved Frame Incoporating Carved Giglio Decoration To Corn...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Italian Renaissance Style Carved Wingback Upholstered Armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian Renaissance Style Carved Wingback Upholstered Armchair. Item features a solid carved wood frame, carved rolled arms, original label. Circa late 20th Century. Measurements: 44...
Category
Late 20th Century Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique European Drawing of a Renaissance Romantic Scene
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
An antique drawing on paper, European, age uncertain. Not examined out of the frame. A fun Renaissance Romantic scene of a happy group by the water with village and windmill in the b...
Category
19th Century European Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Carved Parlor Settee Loveseat 60"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Italian Neo-Renaissance parlor settee / loveseat / bench, circa 1870s. Made of walnut featuring Neoclassical styling with high relief figural carvings of cherubs / puttis, N...
Category
1870s Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Figural Carved Writing Desk 52"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Neo-Renaissance Revival writing desk. Made of walnut featuring Neoclassical styling with high relief figural carvings of cherubs / puttis, Northwind faces, and acanthus / fl...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Rebecca at the Well Marble Bust Sculpture Statue After Antonio Piazza 27"
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive marble bust of "Rebecca at the Well" after Antonio Piazza (Italian 1875-1925).
The sculpture is executed in a beautiful beige marble showcasing Rebekah with her arms ...
Category
Late 20th Century Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique Mahogany Bedroom Set Italian Renaissance
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Rosso Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Category
2010s Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Glass
20th Century Spanish Renaissance Carved Walnut Bench Banquette "Escaño"
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning antique Spanish Renaissance walnut bench, called "escaño" in Spain, believed to date back to the early 19th century. Heavy pieces of solid walnut in back and seat with bevel...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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
19th Century Rennaisance stilusban kis asztal es szek szett
Located in Kerepes, HU
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique 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
Category
1870s French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Bronze, Iron
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.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Figural Library Table Writing Desk 52
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Neo-Renaissance Revival parlor / library table or writing desk, circa 1870s Made of walnut featuring Neoclassical styling with high relief figural carvings of cherubs / putti...
Category
1870s Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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
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...
Category
1870s Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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
Materials
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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