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Renaissance Decorative Objects

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
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Patinated Bronze Lidded Urns
By AUGUST MAXIMILIEN DELAFONTAINE
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and high quality pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze lidded urns, attributed to Auguste-Maximilien Delafontaine. Each urn is raised by a square ba...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Patinated Bronze Lidded Urns
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Patinated Bronze Lidded Urns

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Patinated Bronze Lidded Urns

$12,700 / set
Turned, Engraved Openwork Box, Florence, 17th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Turned, engraved and openwork box Fruit wood Florence, 17th century Measures: Diameter 11cm Height 4.4cm.  
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17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Turned, Engraved Openwork Box, Florence, 17th Century
Turned, Engraved Openwork Box, Florence, 17th Century

Turned, Engraved Openwork Box, Florence, 17th Century

$759 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze Urns, Signed Leon Boucher
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze, ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble urns, signed Leon Boucher. Each urn is raised by ...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze Urns, Signed Leon Boucher
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze Urns, Signed Leon Boucher

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze Urns, Signed Leon Boucher

$7,600 / set
A pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. Marble, Bronze and Ormolu ewers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely and high quality pair of French 19th century Belle Epoque Period Renaissance st. Marble, patinated Bronze and Ormolu ewers. Each most elegant ewers/urn is raised by a Rouge ...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

A pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. Marble, Bronze and Ormolu ewers
A pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. Marble, Bronze and Ormolu ewers

A pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. Marble, Bronze and Ormolu ewers

$15,180
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Nine-Arm Candelabras
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb quality and impressive large scale pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. Rouge Griotte and ormolu nine arm candelabras, signed F. Barbedienne. Each is raised by a square Rouge Griotte marble base with an ormolu ‘C’ scrolled support in a lion paw design amidst scrolled acanthus leaves. Above is an ormolu laurel band below the fluted marble pedestal...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Nine-Arm Candelabras
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Nine-Arm Candelabras

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Nine-Arm Candelabras

$39,800 / set
Michelangelo Prèt-a-porter Ceramic Sculptural Ring Contemporary
By Andrea Salvatori
Located in London, GB
"Michelangelo prèt-a-porter " -peneculo - Unique piece, 2017 glazed earthenware A RING THING collection A small chair, a miniature moon, a Philipp Stark's squeezer or the anatomi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Michelangelo Prèt-a-porter Ceramic Sculptural Ring Contemporary
Michelangelo Prèt-a-porter Ceramic Sculptural Ring Contemporary

Michelangelo Prèt-a-porter Ceramic Sculptural Ring Contemporary

$2,699
19th C. Spanish Brass Brazier / Planter / Ice Bucket with Dolphin Foot Motif
Located in Madrid, ES
Braziers (known as "braseros" in Spain) were used to heat areas of a home (or castle) by holding burning "picón" or charcoal in its concave bowl. Braziers of various designs have bee...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

19th C. Spanish Brass Brazier / Planter / Ice Bucket with Dolphin Foot Motif
19th C. Spanish Brass Brazier / Planter / Ice Bucket with Dolphin Foot Motif

19th C. Spanish Brass Brazier / Planter / Ice Bucket with Dolphin Foot Motif

$1,959
Pair of Medici, Tuscany Pot with Handles, Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF MEDICI - TUSCANY POT WITH HANDLES, early 20th century. Measures: HEIGHT 45cm LENGTH 78cms DEPTH 50cm WEIGHT 20Kg MATERIALCast-iron NOTE 01 Oval base 36 X 24 Good c...
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Pair of Medici, Tuscany Pot with Handles, Early 20th Century
Pair of Medici, Tuscany Pot with Handles, Early 20th Century

Pair of Medici, Tuscany Pot with Handles, Early 20th Century

$4,630 / set
Pair of Medici - Tuscany Pot with Handles Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF MEDICI - TUSCANY POT WITH HANDLES early 20th century HEIGHT 40cm LENGTH 85cms DEPTH 80cm WEIGHT 20Kg Material Cast iron / cast iron PROJECTING PART 80 cm good cond...
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Pair of Medici - Tuscany Pot with Handles Early 20th Century
Pair of Medici - Tuscany Pot with Handles Early 20th Century

Pair of Medici - Tuscany Pot with Handles Early 20th Century

$4,630 / set
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...
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Early 20th Century French Renaissance Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Large Ormolu-Mounted Cut Crystal Dish in Renaissance Taste
Large Ormolu-Mounted Cut Crystal Dish in Renaissance Taste

Large Ormolu-Mounted Cut Crystal Dish in Renaissance Taste

$2,612
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Tazzas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An outstanding pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze, ormolu and Rouge Griotte lidded tazzas. Each tazza is raised by an elegant square stepped Rouge Griotte m...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Tazzas
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Tazzas

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Tazzas

$14,900 / set
Pair of French 19th century Bronze lidded urns, stamped P.H. Mourey
By Phillipe Mourey
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and high quality pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze lidded urns, stamped P.H. Mourey. Each most handsome urn is raised by a round base with a bea...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French 19th century Bronze lidded urns, stamped P.H. Mourey
Pair of French 19th century Bronze lidded urns, stamped P.H. Mourey

Pair of French 19th century Bronze lidded urns, stamped P.H. Mourey

$15,300 / set
Florentine Candlestick in Lathed and Silvered Wood, Late 17th Century
Located in Prato, IT
Italy, Firenze, late 17th century Simple but elegant typical Florentine candlestick. It has cracks and small lacks of the pinstripe typical o...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

Materials

Sheet Metal

Florentine Candlestick in Lathed and Silvered Wood, Late 17th Century
Florentine Candlestick in Lathed and Silvered Wood, Late 17th Century

Florentine Candlestick in Lathed and Silvered Wood, Late 17th Century

$1,033
19th Century Pair of Napoleon III Andirons in Patinated Bronze
Located in Paris, FR
Impressive pair of patinated bronze firedog andirons in Renaissance style. They are decorated with alternating vases of flowers topped by winged cupids...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Pair of Napoleon III Andirons in Patinated Bronze
19th Century Pair of Napoleon III Andirons in Patinated Bronze

19th Century Pair of Napoleon III Andirons in Patinated Bronze

$23,154 / set
French 19th Century Renaissance St. Patinated Bronze Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most decorative pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze urns. The urns are raised by square bases displaying the inscription "Societé des Bronzes" below a mottled border and a fluted socle pedestals. At the body are finely detailed oak leaves and acorns with Greek key bands. The handles displays richly chased wild boar heads and striking column designs with mirrored busts...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Renaissance St. Patinated Bronze Urns
French 19th Century Renaissance St. Patinated Bronze Urns

French 19th Century Renaissance St. Patinated Bronze Urns

$14,900 / set
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu and Sarrancolin Marble Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most decorative pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. ormolu and Sarrancolin marble urns. Each urn is raised by handsome paw feet below elegant lightly curved su...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu and Sarrancolin Marble Urns
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu and Sarrancolin Marble Urns

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu and Sarrancolin Marble Urns

$8,600 / set
French 19th Century Renaissance Style Silvered Bronze, Ormolu and Bronze Ewers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and richly decorated pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. silvered bronze, ormolu and patinated bronze ewers. Both are raised by a square ormolu base with rounded c...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Renaissance Style Silvered Bronze, Ormolu and Bronze Ewers
French 19th Century Renaissance Style Silvered Bronze, Ormolu and Bronze Ewers

French 19th Century Renaissance Style Silvered Bronze, Ormolu and Bronze Ewers

$15,200 / set
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze, Opaline, and Marble Ewers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and extremely decorative pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze, Opaline, and black Belgian marble ewers/urns. Each urn is...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze, Opaline, and Marble Ewers
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze, Opaline, and Marble Ewers

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze, Opaline, and Marble Ewers

$16,300 / set
Marble Lion, Périgord, 17th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Marble lion white marble France, probably Périgord, 17th century Small marble lion wearing a coat of arms pendant with the engraved date, ...
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17th Century French Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Marble Lion, Périgord, 17th Century
Marble Lion, Périgord, 17th Century

Marble Lion, Périgord, 17th Century

$3,918 Sale Price
40% Off
Pair Of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze & Marble Sphinx Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. Bronze and Rosso Antico marble Sphinx candlesticks. Each Egyptian Revival Bronze Sphinx candlestick is raised by a rectangular ...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair Of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze & Marble Sphinx Candlesticks
Pair Of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze & Marble Sphinx Candlesticks

Pair Of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze & Marble Sphinx Candlesticks

$3,200
French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronzre, Marble, and Ormolu Garniture Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and very high quality French 19th century Renaissance st. Rouge Griotte marble, patinated bronze, and ormolu garniture clock set. The clock at the center is raised by hand...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronzre, Marble, and Ormolu Garniture Set
French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronzre, Marble, and Ormolu Garniture Set

French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronzre, Marble, and Ormolu Garniture Set

$15,800
Domed Chagrin Casket
Located in West Chester, PA
Very rare wood, iron and sharkskin domed casket on ball feet. Ornamented with iron strap work and double hasp lock. Silk damask interior. Ex collection of...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

Domed Chagrin Casket
Domed Chagrin Casket

Domed Chagrin Casket

$9,500
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu Candelabras
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. ormolu six arm candelabras signed F. Barbedienne. Each candelabra is raised by a triangular base with concave ...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu Candelabras
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu Candelabras

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu Candelabras

$16,000 / set
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze, Ormolu, and Marble Tazzas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze, ormolu Rouge Griotte, and Black Belgian marble tazzas. Each tazza is raised by a circular black Belgian marble ba...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze, Ormolu, and Marble Tazzas
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze, Ormolu, and Marble Tazzas

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze, Ormolu, and Marble Tazzas

$7,600 / set
Pair of French 19th Century Regence Style Ormolu Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. ormolu candlesticks. Each candlestick is raised by an elegant and most decorative triangular base with lavish scrolled foli...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Regence Style Ormolu Candlesticks
Pair of French 19th Century Regence Style Ormolu Candlesticks

Pair of French 19th Century Regence Style Ormolu Candlesticks

$5,400 / set
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu and Marble Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. Ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble candelabras. Each most elegant two arm candelabra is raised by a circular Roug...
Category

19th Century French Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu and Marble Candelabras
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu and Marble Candelabras

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu and Marble Candelabras

$5,100 / set
Saint Ambrose Archbishop of Milan and Saint Augustine Bishop of Hippo, 16th Cent
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of 16th Century Italian wood carved figures of Saint Ambrose Archbishop of Milan and Saint Augustine Bishop of Hippo, two of the four original Doc...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Saint Ambrose Archbishop of Milan and Saint Augustine Bishop of Hippo, 16th Cent
Saint Ambrose Archbishop of Milan and Saint Augustine Bishop of Hippo, 16th Cent

Saint Ambrose Archbishop of Milan and Saint Augustine Bishop of Hippo, 16th Cent

$11,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Michelangelo Prèt-a-Porter Ceramic Sculptural Ring Contemporary
By Andrea Salvatori
Located in London, GB
"Michelangelo prèt-a-porter " - Unique piece, 2017 glazed earthenware A RING THING collection A small chair, a miniature moon, a Philipp Stark's squeezer or the anatomical detail...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Michelangelo Prèt-a-Porter Ceramic Sculptural Ring Contemporary
Michelangelo Prèt-a-Porter Ceramic Sculptural Ring Contemporary

Michelangelo Prèt-a-Porter Ceramic Sculptural Ring Contemporary

$2,699
Pair of neoclassical marble vases, late 18th century early 19th century
Located in PAU, FR
Pair of neoclassical marble vases crater shape in ancient, late 18th century early 19th Some gaps
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Pair of neoclassical marble vases, late 18th century early 19th century
Pair of neoclassical marble vases, late 18th century early 19th century

Pair of neoclassical marble vases, late 18th century early 19th century

$8,905
18th Century Venetian Bronze Figural Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Patinated bronze urn-shaped inkwell rests on three winged-horses evoking movement and action. The body of the inkwell is decorated with faces among garlands and the lid is topped by a seated putti holding fruitVenetian patinated bronze figural inkwell...
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18th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Venetian Bronze Figural Inkwell
18th Century Venetian Bronze Figural Inkwell

18th Century Venetian Bronze Figural Inkwell

$3,200
Renaissance Era, Marble Fragment of a Leg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic, 15th Century, Roman marble fragment of a left foot and calf mounted on a custom iron stand.
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

Materials

Carrara Marble

Renaissance Era, Marble Fragment of a Leg
Renaissance Era, Marble Fragment of a Leg

Renaissance Era, Marble Fragment of a Leg

$23,500
Pair of Large Italian Cast Iron Goblets End 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF LARGE ITALIAN CAST IRON GOBLETS end 19th century HEIGHT 57cm WIDTH 64cms DEPTH 49cm ROUND BASE DIAMETER Ø 23 cm good conditions.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Pair of Large Italian Cast Iron Goblets End 19th Century
Pair of Large Italian Cast Iron Goblets End 19th Century

Pair of Large Italian Cast Iron Goblets End 19th Century

$3,443 / set
Michelangelo prèt-a-porter Andrea Salvatori Ceramic Sculptural Ring contemporary
Located in London, GB
"Michelangelo prèt-a-porter " - Unique piece, 2017 glazed earthenware A Ring Thing collection A small chair, a miniature moon, a Philipp Stark's squeezer or the anatomical detail...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Michelangelo prèt-a-porter Andrea Salvatori Ceramic Sculptural Ring contemporary
Michelangelo prèt-a-porter Andrea Salvatori Ceramic Sculptural Ring contemporary

Michelangelo prèt-a-porter Andrea Salvatori Ceramic Sculptural Ring contemporary

$2,699

Renaissance decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Renaissance decorative objects 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 decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Renaissance decorative objects 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 decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Ferdinand Barbedienne, deBlona, and Andrea Salvatori. 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 decorative objects 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 $348,500 while the average work can sell for $4,296.

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