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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Set of 3 English Renaissance Stained Glass Window Panels, 19th Century
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 19th Century English Renaissance Leaded Glass Window Panels
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Renaissance style (19th Century) large leaded glass window panels with center medallion.
Glass
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
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
$4,087 / set
H 61.03 in W 38.19 in D 0.79 in
Henry LHOTELLIER (1908-1993) 2 abstract stained glass windows with their frame
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Henry LHOTELLIER (1908-1993) 2 abstract stained glass windows with their frame circa 1970
Glass
Antique English Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A late Victorian antique English stained glass window, circa 1900. We are also selling a second window in the same design. This colourfu...
Glass, Stained Glass, Pine
Reclaimed 19th Century Stained Glass Church Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed stained glass church window dating from the late 19th century with decorative foliate panels within a red glass border. We have a matching shaped panel available under S...
Metal, Lead
Victorian Stained Glass Window Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A late Victorian stained glass window panel originating from England, circa 1900. We are also selling a second window in the same desig...
Glass, Stained Glass, Wood, Pine
19th Century Victorian Stained Glass Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A mid-19th century Victorian stained glass panel dating to circa 1870. This antique stained glass window is in good condition having been fully restored. Likely once part of a larger...
Lead
Religious Antique Stained Glass Window 19th century
Located in Antwerp, BE
A 19th century antique religious stained glass window depicting two angels. This glass panel tell a story of a larger glass window, a stunning feature piece for a heritage property, ...
Art Glass, Stained Glass
Pair of Art Nouveau 19th Century Stained Glass Panels
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A tall pair of late 19th century English stained glass panels, beautifully etched with Art Nouveau style details. Dating to circa 1890, this pair will look stunning as feature windo...
Glass, Stained Glass
Antique 19th Century Stained Glass Transom Window
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique stained glass transom window in its original wood frame. This is a beautiful antique stained glass window with colors that...
Glass, Wood
French 19th Century Leaded Stained Glass Window
Located in palm beach, FL
Beautiful old stained glass window from 1890 representing a countryside scene. At its base a work of glass in the form of a shell reveals a va...
Lead
19th Century Roman Style Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A good condition and richly toned Roman style stained glass window circa 1890 from the studio of Clayton & Bell. This spectacular 19th century stained glass panel details a soldier a...
Stained Glass
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