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
17th Century Venetian Figural Torchères
Located in New Orleans, LA
Awe-inspiring in size and artistry, these incredible Venetian figural torchères pay homage to two of Italy’s most celebrated merchant explorers–Marco...
Category
Early 17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique Viennese Rock Crystal and Enamelled Silver Toilet Set in Wooden Case
Located in London, GB
In the past, this type of large toilet service would have been an essential luxury for an elite woman. They were used to store makeup, perfume, pins, ribbons and anything else a lady needed to dress for High Society. Placed in a prominent position in a lady’s bedroom, the service would have signified its owner’s wealth and high status.
This nine-piece service is of Austro-Hungarian origin, being created in Vienna in the late 19th century. The service includes a double sided table mirror...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal, Silver
19th Century Italian Renaissance Walnut Carved Miniature Blanket Chest or Coffer
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and fine quality 19th century Italian Renaissance walnut carved miniature blanket chest or coffer. Fine carving in walnut wood on the fron...
Category
1830s Italian Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Pair of American Parcel-Gilt and Bronze Candelabra/Lamps E.F.Caldwell Attributed
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of American parcel-gilt and patinated bronze, twin light candelabras/ table lamps
attributed to Edward F. Caldwell & Co, New York, first quarter of the 20th century.
Ea...
Category
Early 20th Century American Renaissance Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Gold Leaf
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
17th Century Italy Small Bronze Technique Lost Wax "La Pietà" by Stefano Landi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian important 17th century small bronze technique lost wax "La Pietà" by STEFANO LANDI .
Measures cm: H 20 x W x 20 x D 20
"La Pietà" was a very popu...
Category
Early 17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Beautiful 19th Century Italian Renaissance Gilt Bronze Lions
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Renaissance (19th century) small gilt bronze lions on a pale green rectangular marble plinths.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Tall Bronze and Marble Sculpture of a Nude Woman Entitled "The Vine"
Located in San Diego, CA
Well cast and impressive sculpture of a nude woman entitle "The Vine" numbered 9/100. Bronze cast on solid marble base. Measures: 24" high.
Category
Late 20th Century American Renaissance Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Renaissance Style Copper Figure of a Pilgrim with a Small Dog, circa 1860
Located in San Francisco, CA
Renaissance style figure of a pilgrim with a small dog. Continental hammered, repouusse and incised copper, circa 1860.
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Pair of Renaissance Style Gilt and Painted Porcelain Vases with Romantic Scenes
Located in London, GB
These elegant porcelain vases were crafted in France in 1825-1835. They are designed in the Renaissance style, shaped like Greek Amphora vases, and ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Agate Cup with Jewelled and Enamelled Gold and Silver-Gilt Mounts by Morel
Located in London, GB
This exquisite work of art was created circa 1836-1840 in France by the acclaimed French gold and silversmith, Jean-Valentin Morel. Using only the finest of materials and with exceptional attention to detail, this magnificent piece is without doubt one of the finest creations within the field of decorative arts in the 19th century.
The body of the cup has been crafted from the pinky-red and orange gemstone, agate, and fitted with gold and silver-gilt mounts, which have, in some places, been jewelled and enamelled. Morel specialized in high quality hard stone cups...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Gold, Enamel, Silver
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
Italian Renaissance Style Lacquered Box
Located in New York, NY
Italian Renaissance-style (19th Century) large black lacquered box with semi precious stones and bronze floral trim
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
19th century Bas-Relief by Peter Nocker after Hans Holbein's Darmstadter Madonna
Located in Troy, NY
Exquisitely carved small bas-relief after a painting by Hans Holbein the Younger (1497–1543)
Signed P. Nocker.
Peter Nocker, Austrian, (1826-1880) (see Benezit dictionary of artists)
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
Three German Antique Iron Plaques Cast in the Renaissance Style
Located in London, GB
This charming set of three antique German plaques are each cast from high quality 19th century iron, meaning that the detailing on them is of a very hig...
Category
19th Century German Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Spanish 16th Century High Relief Limestone Bust from a Building
Located in Marbella, ES
16th century high relief limestone bust that topped a stone arch. Side heraldic decorations indicate a patron Saint. The face is weathered but the general condition is good.
Category
16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
Museum Quality and Condition Original 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Linen Press
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning early 1600s press with hand-carved heraldic lion sculptures.
In the same decade that a young painter by the name of Rembrandt van Rijn w...
Category
Early 17th Century Dutch Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
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...
Category
Early 20th Century European Renaissance Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Exceptional Majolica Urn Vase with Serpent Handles and Mythological Figures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Majolica vase. Details on this piece are exceptional, from the Dual serpents forming the handle, with crows perched and beautifully carved faces set into the top, and mythol...
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20th Century French Renaissance Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Wonderful Signed Bronze Sculpture Juan Clara Ayats Onyx Girls Playing with Chair
By Juan Clara
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful signed patina bronze sculpture by Juan Clara Ayats on an onyx base of two girls playing with a chair, Spanish artist (1875-1958).
Category
Early 1900s Spanish Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Bronze Mother and Child by Faure De Brousse
Located in London, GB
This beautiful sculpture of a mother and child was created in circa 1900 by the French sculptor, Vincent Desire Faure de Brousse. Faure de Brousse was...
Category
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Continental Wood Carving
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique continental wood carving of a youth holding a vessel resting on a lion carved pedestal, 19th century. Both wood carving and pedestal have excelle...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Late 17th Century French Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects
Louis XIV Fruitwood Casket, Attributed to César Bagard
By Cesar Bagard
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Carved overall with arabesques and scrolls, the lid centering a crowned armorial.
César Bagard was born in Nancy in 1620. Most of the work known to have been carved by him was comp...
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Louis XIV Fruitwood Casket, Attributed to César Bagard (1620-1707)
By Cesar Bagard
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Finely carved overall with arabesques, birds and scrolls, the top centered by a cartouche.
César Bagard was born in Nancy in 1620. Most of the work known to have been carved by him ...
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects
French Bronze Ecorche Figure of a Man, after the model by Pietro Francavilla
By Pietro Francavilla
Located in Kensington, MD
After the model by Pierre (Pietro Francavilla) de Francheville) (1548-1615) This energetic model of an athlete in motion has finely detailed musculature. The patina is a rich brown...
Category
Early 17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Two Sculpted Wooden Angels , Flanders, Early 16th century.
Located in PARIS, FR
Two polychrome and gilt wood angels, sculpted in a high relief, representing a gesture of offering.
No doubt they were part of a larger group, perhaps an altarpiece?
The polychromy...
Category
16th Century French Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects
Materials
Giltwood
Antique Bronze Renaissance Style Desk Letter Rack
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Early 20th century French bronze letter rack, richly decorated with ornaments, scrolls and heads, in Renaissance style. Heavy quality bronze as well as very refined. Made in France, ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Brass
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...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Gold Leaf
A late 15th century wood inlaid writing casket, Florence, Italy
Located in PARIS, FR
Florence, Italie
Late 15th century
Dimensions: h. 23 cm, w. 45cm, d. 29 cm
Walnut with inlays of different types of stained native wood
Rare writing box with intricate decoration of...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
Beautiful 17th Century Italian ' Tuscany ' Window
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful 17th century Italian ( Tuscany ) window
Measures : Height 60cm
Width 78cm
Thickness 8 / 10 cm
Weight 80 kg
Material white limestone
Good condition for the time.
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Florentine Leather Casket, 16th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Florentine leather casket
Italy, Tuscany
16th century
leather, iron and wood.
Very rare boiled leather box incised on a wooden core; iron lock.
The central shield is divide...
Category
16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Rare and Important Italian White Marble Bust Sculpture of Jesus Christ, C. 1850
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important Italian white marble bust sculpture of Jesus Christ, C. 1850.
A truly exceptionally carved marble relief of Holy Jesus Christ. ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Italian Late Renaissance Bronze Perseus, First Third of the 17th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Perseus (or Mars?)
Padua, first half of the 17th century
follower of Tiziano Aspetti (Padua, 1559 - Pisa, 1607)
bronze with dark patina
State of conservation: the dark patina cov...
Category
1620s Italian Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
'The Rape of the Sabines', Bronze Sculpture after Giambologna
By Giambologna
Located in London, GB
This compelling, small scale bronze sculpture depicts ‘The Rape of the Sabines’, after a monumental work by the Renaissance artist, Giambologna (152...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Renaissance-Style Frame with Leaves and Scrolls
Located in Sheffield, MA
The Renaissance-style wood carved and gilt frame has a molded design with flourishes of leaves and scrolls. Can be used for painting or a mirror.
Inside of frame - 19.88" x 26"
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Enamel Gold and Rock Crystal Figure of Emperor Maximilian I by Reinhold Vasters
Located in New York, NY
A rare enamel, gold and rock crystal figure of Emperor Maximilian I by Reinhold Vasters, Aachen,
In the Renaissance style, circa 1870.
The g...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold, Enamel
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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