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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4 Stained Glass of Painter of the Flemish Renaissance and Their Painting
Located in Brussels, Brussels
- Magnificent set of 4 windows of the 19th century representing the great painters of the Flemish Renaissance. At the top of each stained-glass window are men playing guitar, smokin...
Glass
$16,500 / set
Set of 3 English Renaissance Leaded Glass Windows
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 3 English Renaissance style (19th Century) leaded glass window panels with diamond design and figure in center (PRICED AS SET).
Wood, Glass
Pair of English Renaissance Revival Leaded Glass Windows
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Renaissance style (19th Century) large leaded glass window panels with center medallion.
Glass
$28,750
H 93 in W 60 in D 1 in
Large Italian Stained Glass Vitreaux Window *The Presentation of the Virgin Mary
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine and Large Stained Glass and Hand-Painted Vitreaux Panel depicting "The Presentation of the Virgin Mary", also called Entry of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple, feast celebrated in the Roman Catholic and Eastern churches on November 21, depicts the Mother of God’s entrance into the Temple. It was held in the Eastern church in the 6th century but did not become widely accepted in the West until the 15th century. The finely executed colorful stained glass panel beautifully displays the presentation of the child Mary in the temple...
Stained Glass
$9,100Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 51.5 in W 16.25 in D 1 in
2 Rare Antique 19th C. Neo Renaissance Figural Leaded Stained Glass Windows 52"
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive Pair of stained glass windows of the highest quality, painted with grisaille and enamels on cathedral glass, circa 19th century. Representing two Renaissance Halberdier...
Stained Glass
$3,500Sale Price|30% Off
H 41.5 in W 10.5 in D 0.25 in
4 Antique English Edwardian Era Hand Painted Arched Leaded Stained Glass Windows
Located in Dayton, OH
A charming set of four Early 1900s Edwardian reclaimed, leaded hand painted stained glass windows. Features a multicolored geometric glass pattern set around hand painted and fired ...
Lead
Stained Glass Panel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Offering this stunning stained glass panel on chain. In the shape of a floral tree with various colors and pattern. Also have many shades of green,...
Stained Glass
Antique Stained Glass Window of Saint Edmund
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique ecclesiastical stained glass window of Saint Edmund reclaimed from Beeleigh Abbey. This dramatic stained glass window reads 'Saint Edmund’ on a religious scroll. Competent...
Glass, Stained Glass, Wood, Pine
Stained Glass Window
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage 1920-30s Stained Glass Window Whiplash Art Nouveau Design featuring Poppies and Waterlilies Clear Ripple Glass Background pushes the design forwar...
Stained Glass
English Stained Glass Roundel of the Morley Family Crest
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A Tudor style antique English stained glass roundel depicting the Morley family crest, dating to circa 1820. This stunning roundel is exquisitely detailed, the central blue shield be...
Lead
American Victorian Leaded Glass Window
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American Victorian leaded glass window, late 19th century The multi-colored window in slag glass, rippled glass, opalescent glass, and clear b...
Glass, Art Glass
Stain Glass Panel
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Pleased to offer this great stain glass panel by NJ artist Doug Hartman. This amazing panel was designed about 30 years ago but was never installe...
Glass
$280Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 21 in W 14 in D 1 in
Pair of Antique Reclaimed Leaded Stained Amethyst Glass Window Panels 21"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Antique Victorian Leaded Stained Glass windows. Features a gridded pattern with an amethyst stripe and X pattern center in red. The glass is all in a pebbled motif. Dimens...
Metal
$280Sale Price|30% Off
H 16 in W 17 in D 0.25 in
Antique English Victorian Leaded Stained Glass Triple Rose Window Panel 17"
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique stained glass window panel featuring a triple rose flanked by leaves over a background of blue and yellow / gold Dimensions: 17" x 16"
Metal
Pair of Stained Glass Panels of Putto
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An elegant pair of English arts and crafts stained glass window panels dating to circa 1890. To create scene of winged putto bearing platters of fruit with a green tinted centre bo...
Glass, Stained Glass, Wood
Pair of English Renaissance Style Painted Glass Windows
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Renaissance style painted glass windows with a bagpiper and huntsman surrounded by scrolling vines, late 19th century.
Glass, Wood