Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

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.

Style: Renaissance

19th century Large Maiolica Tin-Glazed Wall Plate with Frolicking Cherubim

$995

19th century Large Maiolica Tin-Glazed Wall Plate with Frolicking Cherubim

By The Cantagalli Workshop

Located in Leesburg, VA

19th century Large Maiolica Tin-Glazed Wall Plate with Frolicking Cherubim Probably Cantagalli family workshop Florence, Italy; 19th century Tin-glazed baked clay Approximate size:...

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic, Maiolica

Late 19th Century French Centerpiece - Bronze - Putto with Crystal Dish

$1,118

Late 19th Century French Centerpiece - Bronze - Putto with Crystal Dish

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Elegant 19th century French centerpiece, finely cast in bronze with gilt patina, featuring a putto holding a beautifully cut crystal dish. The richly decorated base shows intricate s...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Haviland Limoges France Decorative Plate La Chasse a La Licorne 1979 Limited Ed.

$265

Haviland Limoges France Decorative Plate La Chasse a La Licorne 1979 Limited Ed.

By Haviland & Co., Limoges

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Robert Haviland & C. Parlon Limoges France Decorative Plate 1979 Limited Ed # 3. Limited Edition collectible plate "The Lady and the Unicorn" by Robert Haviland & Co and Limoges France. Haviland Limoges France Limited Edition Porcelain Collector Plate "La Dame a La Licorne". La Chasse a La Licorne Limoges Haviland C. Parlon Collectible Plate. 1970s French Limoges limited edition and 22-karat gold collectors plate by Haviland & Parlon. This coveted and rare collector plate display a scene from the famous late fifteenth century Renaissance Paris tapestries of unicorn hunting scene ," La Chasse A La Licorne". The plate is hand painted with an incredible amount of detail, bright and bold colors with a 22-karat gold rim. Made of porcelain with a glossy finish, this round plate features a stunning multicolor fairy tale design with a unicorn theme. The plate is handmade and painted, and is part of the Limoge product line. This vintage Haviland Limoges La Chasse a la Licorne Unicorn Plate...

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20th Century French Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Porcelain

Majolica Plate Centerpiece Ceramic Wall Dish Hand-Painted Dolphins Deruta Italy

$1,994

Majolica Plate Centerpiece Ceramic Wall Dish Hand-Painted Dolphins Deruta Italy

By deBlona

Located in Recanati, IT

Majolica dish hand made and hand-painted in Deruta, Italy, according to the original Renaissance painting technique. The dish is enriched by the presence of four metamorphic dolphin-...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

17th Century Heavy Copper Bowls with Ladle Covered with Tin, Handmade

$2,118 / set

17th Century Heavy Copper Bowls with Ladle Covered with Tin, Handmade

Located in Vigonza, Padua

17th century heavy copper bowls with ladle covered with tin, handmade fascinating, antique objects for collectors. The bowl is widely engraved by hand.

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17th Century Moroccan Antique Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Copper, Tin

Bronze Pharmacy Mortar Italy-17° Century

$2,589

Bronze Pharmacy Mortar Italy-17° Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Elegant bronze mortar from the 17 century from Italy dated 1630. Really rare mortar due to his big size. In very good condition and beautiful patina.

Category

17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Bronze

Rare Offering Basket or Basin Germany-16th Century in Brass

$1,706

Rare Offering Basket or Basin Germany-16th Century in Brass

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Rare basin (We think it was the basin to wash the feet on hollyThursday) in brass Rare plat of the german renaissance since it is rather a basin which is much rarer than a offering basket...

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16th Century Antique Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Brass

Cast Bronze Copper Flashed Patinated Renaissance Style Charger

$850

Cast Bronze Copper Flashed Patinated Renaissance Style Charger

Located in Hudson, NY

This charger made as an intentional remake of a famous object is fully embossed on the back as such and contains the maker's name. The charger contains many different scenes from ant...

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Early 20th Century European Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Bronze, Copper

NVIN0499 Vintage Faux Leather Waste Can

$545

NVIN0499 Vintage Faux Leather Waste Can

Located in Annville, PA

From Niagara Furniture a Vintage Faux Leather Waste Can. Cast from resin the planter has been given a super high end look by decorating it to appear as though it is wrapped in leather and painted with what looks like gold tooling. Ingeniously designed to resemble an antique waste basket...

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1990s Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Mahogany

19th C. Renaissance Gilt Bronze Sculptural Tazza Signed E. Cana 1845-1895 French

$3,995

19th C. Renaissance Gilt Bronze Sculptural Tazza Signed E. Cana 1845-1895 French

By Louis Emile Cana

Located in Germantown, MD

A very richly decorated 19th Century renaissance style gilt bronze and marble Tazza by French artist Louis Emile Cana. Top dish decorated with multiple embossed wild life birds and a...

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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rare Dutch Majolica Plate with Tulip, Early 17th Century

$3,236

Rare Dutch Majolica Plate with Tulip, Early 17th Century

Located in AMSTERDAM, NH

A rare Dutch Majolica plate with a decoration of a tulip. Northern Netherlands, probably made in the city of Rotterdam. Made 1620 - 1640 Dutch majo...

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Early 17th Century Dutch Antique Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Antique Limed Oak Dish or Plate, English, circa 1920

$140

Antique Limed Oak Dish or Plate, English, circa 1920

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Lovely limed oak plate or dish. English 1920s. The piece has been recently limed to enhance the beautiful grain in the oak.

Category

1920s English Vintage Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Oak

Brass Offering Dish With Gothic Inscriptions Nuremberg Circa 1600

$765

Brass Offering Dish With Gothic Inscriptions Nuremberg Circa 1600

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Superb offering dish in brass from the end of the 16th century/early 17th century circa 1600 from Nuremberg-Germany Very beautiful large offering dish with a rose sculpture in its ce...

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Early 17th Century German Antique Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Brass

Bronze Mortar, Tuscany, Second Half of 16th Century

$5,663

Bronze Mortar, Tuscany, Second Half of 16th Century

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Bronze mortar with garlands, flowers and putti - Tuscany , second half of 17th century. Measures: height 10 diameter : 13 cm Artisans and healers used mortars for grinding food...

Category

16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Medieval Knights Metal Dish Plate Ashtray by FIA Lyon France

$100

Vintage Medieval Knights Metal Dish Plate Ashtray by FIA Lyon France

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a decorative plate vintage medieval knights metal dish plate ashtray FIA Lyon France. Stainless steel. Stamped by maker. Dimensions: 1.13" H x 5.13" in diame...

Category

1950s Vintage Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Antique French Renaissance Figural Brass Repousse Fireplace Coal Scuttle Bucket

$1,600

Antique French Renaissance Figural Brass Repousse Fireplace Coal Scuttle Bucket

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Renaissance Figural Brass Repousse Fireplace Coal Scuttle Bucket. Circa Early 19th Century. Measurements: 13.5" H x 12" W x 10" D.

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Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Brass

Hand Painted Blue Majolica Handles Bowl Centerpiece Ornament Renaissance Deruta

$1,765 / item

Hand Painted Blue Majolica Handles Bowl Centerpiece Ornament Renaissance Deruta

By deBlona

Located in Recanati, IT

This fine majolica centerpiece is made and hand-painted in Deruta, Italy. The Bowl recalls the ancient structure of the Greek cups that were used to mix wate...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

"Temperance" Ewer and Its Basin in Silver Bronze, After François Briot, Xixth Ce

$2,707

"Temperance" Ewer and Its Basin in Silver Bronze, After François Briot, Xixth Ce

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

ewer and its basin called "Temperance", in silver-plated bronze, in the style of the Renaissance, after the model of François Briot, preserved in the Louvre Museum. The egg-shaped...

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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Pot, 16th Century

$1,471

Bronze Pot, 16th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Superb Flemish Renaissance bronze pot from the 16th century. Superb patina and in very good condition.

Category

16th Century Belgian Antique Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Bronze

Large Ormolu-Mounted Cut Crystal Dish in Renaissance Taste

$2,589

Large Ormolu-Mounted Cut Crystal Dish in Renaissance Taste

Located in Paris, FR

A 20th century cut crystal and gilt bronze dish in Renaissance taste. The circular cup is decorated with cut-diamond patterns. It is set on a baluster-shaped stem that is embellished...

Category

Early 20th Century French Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

17th Century Italian Bronze Cup Or Urn

$1,235

17th Century Italian Bronze Cup Or Urn

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Superb and rare chiseled bronze basin from the Italian Renaissance. Very beautiful workmanship. Uncommon and very decorative object. Very beautiful patina and in superb condition.

Category

17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Bronze

Vintage French Ceramic Dish

$75

H 3.9 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in

Vintage French Ceramic Dish

Located in High Point, NC

This vintage ceramic decoration offers an attractive accent. Made in France in the 20th century, the flowing curves of the scalloped edges create an attractive form, reminiscent of a...

Category

20th Century French Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Stone Mortar

$950

H 5 in Dm 8.5 in

19th Century Stone Mortar

Located in Chireno, TX

19th century stone mortar from France. Hand-carved alabaster mortar in a conical shape with four handles. One handle notched with a channel for pouring. Beautiful as a sculptural acc...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Alabaster

Late 17th-Early 18th Century Italian Majolica Bowl

$1,650

H 5 in Dm 13.5 in

Late 17th-Early 18th Century Italian Majolica Bowl

Located in Hudson, NY

This good sized bowl is a great example of the majolica wares produced in Italy throughout the 15th, 16th, 17, and 18th centuries. Humble and simple but highly decorative and enterta...

Category

Early 18th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Majolica

Black and Brown Stoneware Ceramic Plate or Dish by Barbara Delfosse Design

$1,059

H 1.19 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

Black and Brown Stoneware Ceramic Plate or Dish by Barbara Delfosse Design

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Barbara Delfosse Elegant and Brutalist stoneware ceramic plate 20th century Brutalist french design Black and brown ceramic glazes colors Original good condition Reali...

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Mid-20th Century French Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Victorian Historism Majolica Pedestal Bowl / Centerpiece Knights Dragons

$407Sale Price|50% Off

H 5.52 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in

Antique Victorian Historism Majolica Pedestal Bowl / Centerpiece Knights Dragons

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This antique Historism centerpiece / pedestal bowl is made of polychrom glazed majolica and features four cartouches decorated with high relief knight helmets and dragons. The manufa...

Category

1880s German Antique Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century Large Pantry Box with Lid

$716Sale Price|20% Off

H 4.5 in W 13 in D 12 in

19th Century Large Pantry Box with Lid

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century pantry box with lid in good condition. Found in New England in good condition.

Category

19th Century American Antique Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Wood

Limoges France "Maxim's des Mers" for Pierre Cardin Vide-Poche/ Ashtray Bowl

$440

H 2 in W 9 in D 6.5 in

Limoges France "Maxim's des Mers" for Pierre Cardin Vide-Poche/ Ashtray Bowl

By Limoges

Located in North Miami, FL

Maxim’s des Mers ashtray for the luxury yacht owned by Pierre Cardin, made of porcelain, depicting his yacht.

Category

1980s French Vintage Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Porcelain

Large Mortar

$558

H 6 in Dm 12 in

Large Mortar

Located in New Orleans, LA

Beautiful marble mortar for crushing spices or just sitting as a decorative accessory.

Category

19th Century French Antique Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Marble

Spanish 18th Century Mortar and Pestle

$1,875

H 5 in W 7.5 in D 7 in

Spanish 18th Century Mortar and Pestle

Located in Round Top, TX

A very handsome 18th century mortar and pestle hand carved from a solid block of wood. Sensational patina. A wonderful object for table top, bookca...

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18th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Wood

19th Century Spanish Glazed Clay Pot with Lovely Old Mend

$1,125

H 12.25 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in

19th Century Spanish Glazed Clay Pot with Lovely Old Mend

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Spanish clay pot with spout from the 19th century. This antique round-shaped vessel from Spain is wider towards it's top and mid-section, becoming m...

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19th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Clay

Late 19th Century Napoleon III Empire Gilt Bronze Putti and Marble Centerpiece

$2,400

H 9.65 in Dm 11.82 in

Late 19th Century Napoleon III Empire Gilt Bronze Putti and Marble Centerpiece

Located in Berlin, DE

Late 19th Century French Empire gilt bronze putti and marble centerpiece The centerpiece stands on a triangular, fluted base with arched feet; on th...

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Small 19th Century French Bronze Mortar with Pestle

$390

H 3.25 in Dm 4.375 in

Small 19th Century French Bronze Mortar with Pestle

Located in Dallas, TX

This small bronze mortar and pestle are from 19th century France. The outside of the mortar has been adorned with mascarons and geometric patterns that rise from chased sides. The pe...

Category

19th Century French Antique Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Italian Hand-Carved Alabaster Tazza, Circa 1900

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H 7.75 in Dm 10 in

Antique Italian Hand-Carved Alabaster Tazza, Circa 1900

Located in Rochester, NY

Antique Italian hand-carved alabaster tazza centerpiece pedestal bowl the basin rim decorated w/ vines and leaves / the pedestal stem in a twisted mythological dolphin design. Nicely...

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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Alabaster

Antique English Renaissance Unicorn & Lion Brass Figural Coal Bucket Log Bin

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H 16.75 in W 20.5 in D 14.5 in

Antique English Renaissance Unicorn & Lion Brass Figural Coal Bucket Log Bin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Renaissance Unicorn & Lion Brass Figural Coal Bucket Log Bin. Item features an ornate debossed brass form with lions, unicorn, shield, winged maidens, and fancy scrol...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Brass

Italian Bowl with Fruit Trompe L'oeil

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H 3.75 in W 11.75 in D 9.75 in

Italian Bowl with Fruit Trompe L'oeil

Located in New York, NY

An Italian white ceramic bowl with fruit and leaf design in Trompe L'oeil style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. An oval bowl with ribbon-like design and fruit and leaves on each end ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

SECOND HALF OF THE 16th CENTURY POLYCHROME MAIOLICA PLATE

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H 9.06 in Dm 3.94 in

SECOND HALF OF THE 16th CENTURY POLYCHROME MAIOLICA PLATE

Located in Firenze, FI

Splendid plate in polychrome glazed majolica in yellow, blue, green and manganese. The plate has a wavy rim which gives it the name "crespina", and in the center it is adorned with t...

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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Maiolica

Madeira Banana Bowl

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H 6 in Dm 15 in

Madeira Banana Bowl

By Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Earthenware

Heavy 16th Century French Bronze Mortar with Handles, Dated 1587, 109 lbs

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H 10.5 in Dm 14 in

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 ...

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16th Century French Antique Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Renaissance style Gilt and Silvered Bronze Alms Dish, early 19th Century

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H 3 in Dm 17 in

Renaissance style Gilt and Silvered Bronze Alms Dish, early 19th Century

Located in Wichita, KS

Renaissance Style Gilt and Silvered Bronze Alms Dish from the Early 19th Century. This beautiful example of 19th Century religious artifacts is truly stunning. The bronze bowl is...

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Early 19th Century European Antique Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Large 18th Century, Italian or French White Marble Mortar Phenomenal Patina

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H 9.25 in Dm 20 in

Large 18th Century, Italian or French White Marble Mortar Phenomenal Patina

Located in Atlanta, GA

Likely Italian or French, 18th century. An impressive and large mortar carved from a single block of white marble. Showing phenomenal antique patina - this piece was heavily used du...

Category

18th Century French Antique Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Marble

17th Century Alms Brass Dish, 15"

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H 1.5 in Dm 15 in

17th Century Alms Brass Dish, 15"

Located in New York, NY

Large brass circular alms dish having an ornate circular rim with hand tooled decoration, and a shaped dish center with raised flower decoration to the middle. Nuremberg 16th/17th ce...

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17th Century German Antique Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Ornamental Brass Alms Dish with English Coat of Arms 18.25"

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H 2 in Dm 18.25 in

19th Century Ornamental Brass Alms Dish with English Coat of Arms 18.25"

Located in New York, NY

18th Century Ornamental Brass Alms Dish featuring an English coat of arms, measuring approximately 18.25 inches in diameter. This exquisite piece serve...

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18th Century English Antique Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Brass

Antique 18/19th Century Ornamental Brass Alms Dish with Dove Motif (21.75")

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H 2.25 in Dm 21.75 in

Antique 18/19th Century Ornamental Brass Alms Dish with Dove Motif (21.75")

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite 19th-century English ornamental brass alms dish, meticulously crafted to serve as a captivating vessel for collecting offerings from congrega...

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19th Century English Antique Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Brass

16th Century Italian Maiolica Faience Dish with a Young Man Portrait

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H 0.79 in Dm 9.06 in

16th Century Italian Maiolica Faience Dish with a Young Man Portrait

Located in Milano, MI

Mid-16th Century Italian Maiolica Dish hand-painted in blue and ocher yellow color with a profile young man portrait in the center. The maiolica col...

Category

16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Maiolica

Renaissance bowls and baskets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Renaissance bowls and baskets 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 bowls and baskets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Renaissance bowls and baskets made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bowls and baskets, popular names associated with this style include Cantagalli, deBlona, Barovier&Toso, and Bottega Vignoli. 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 bowls and baskets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $100 and tops out at $5,362 while the average work can sell for $1,634.