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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
Renaissance Style Marble Figure of Sleeping Child
Renaissance Style Marble Figure of Sleeping Child

Renaissance Style Marble Figure of Sleeping Child

By François Duquesnoy

Located in London, GB

This marble figure of a sleeping child was crafted around 1800 in the style of François Duquesnoy, a sculptor active in Italy in the early 17th Century....

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Early 1800s Italian Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

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Marble

Pair Of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Onyx And Ormolu Urns/Ewers
Pair Of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Onyx And Ormolu Urns/Ewers

Pair Of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Onyx And Ormolu Urns/Ewers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. onyx and ormolu urns/ewers. The pair are raised on square onyx plinths below circular ormolu bases with reeded borders and palm...

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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

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Onyx, Ormolu

pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. Bronze and Ormolu candelabras
pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. Bronze and Ormolu candelabras

pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. Bronze and Ormolu candelabras

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A unique and most decorative pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu candelabras. Each striking four arm candelabra is raised on an X-shaped Ormolu ba...

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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of American Parcel-Gilt and Bronze Candelabra/Lamps E.F.Caldwell Attributed
Pair of American Parcel-Gilt and Bronze Candelabra/Lamps E.F.Caldwell Attributed

Pair of American Parcel-Gilt and Bronze Candelabra/Lamps E.F.Caldwell Attributed

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

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...

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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

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

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

Figurative sculptures renaissances couple in alabaster
Figurative sculptures renaissances couple in alabaster

Figurative sculptures renaissances couple in alabaster

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Magnificent figurative sculpture in alabaster depicting a renaissance couple in the process of dancing

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Early 1900s French Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

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Alabaster

Sculpture of John The Baptist, 16th Century
Sculpture of John The Baptist, 16th Century

Sculpture of John The Baptist, 16th Century

Located in North Miami, FL

Early 16th Century Spanish gold gilded and polychromed carved wood sculpture of John The Baptist.

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16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

True Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze & Ormolu Ewers
True Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze & Ormolu Ewers

True Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze & Ormolu Ewers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking true pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. ormolu and patinated bronze ewers. Each ewer is raised by a superb circular reeded base with a fine spiral fluted socle sh...

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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Eagles 16th Century from North Italy Church Lectern
Pair of Eagles 16th Century from North Italy Church Lectern

Pair of Eagles 16th Century from North Italy Church Lectern

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Exceptional pair of aigles of the 16th century of Italy Superbe pair of wooden sculpted aigles from the Italian Renaissance. Very Fine and delicate sculpture The pair of eagles se...

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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

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Giltwood

Mi-relief en bois doré et polychromé, représentant saint-Roch. Espagne , 16e S.
Mi-relief en bois doré et polychromé, représentant saint-Roch. Espagne , 16e S.

Mi-relief en bois doré et polychromé, représentant saint-Roch. Espagne , 16e S.

Located in PARIS, FR

An important bas-relief in carved wood with traces of gilding, in an architectural frame with two cherubs in the spandrels, representing Saint Roch. He is considered to be the patro...

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16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

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Giltwood

The Betrothal and Love of Mary and Joseph, 1500-1600s, Carved Wood Polychromed
The Betrothal and Love of Mary and Joseph, 1500-1600s, Carved Wood Polychromed

The Betrothal and Love of Mary and Joseph, 1500-1600s, Carved Wood Polychromed

Located in North Miami, FL

Early 16th Century Spanish carved-wood and polychromed panel of The Betrothal and Love of Joseph and Mary mounted on a Lucite panel and framed with a walnut wood hand-finished frame.

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16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze, Ormolu, & Marble Candelbras
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze, Ormolu, & Marble Candelbras

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze, Ormolu, & Marble Candelbras

By Jean Louis Grégoire

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An impressive and high quality true pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze, ormolu, and black Belgian marble candelabras signed Grêgoire. Each seven arm candelabra is raised by elegant scrolled ormolu feet below the striking square stepped mottled black Belgian marble base with a remarkable central ormolu plaque, a lovely berried laurel leaf, a smooth cabochon, and beautiful wrap around ormolu band. The wonderfully executed patinated bronze statues at the center depict beautiful maidens draped in finely detailed flowing garments with one arm in the air seemingly holding up the ormolu cluster above amidst charming foliate designs and impressive dolphins. Above are six striking elegantly curved arms centering a single one with lovely finely detailed foliate accents leading to remarkable reeded bobeches and most decorative candle cups. Jean-Louis Grégoire (1840-1890) a renowned 19th century French sculptor. Trained at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, and took part in Les Éxpositions de Paris. In 1899 was awarded with Le Prix...

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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French Mid-19th Century Renaissance Style Bronze and Marble Ewers
Pair of French Mid-19th Century Renaissance Style Bronze and Marble Ewers

Pair of French Mid-19th Century Renaissance Style Bronze and Marble Ewers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most decorative and highly detailed pair of French mid 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze and Rouge Griotte marble ewers. The pair are raised by octagon shaped Rouge Gri...

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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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

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

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Candlesticks
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Candlesticks

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Candlesticks

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An outstanding true pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze, ormolu and Belgian Granite candlesticks. Each candlestick is raised by hexagonal granite bases with a bottom wrap around mottled ormolu band and six finely scrolled foliate feet. The right one displays a beautiful patinated bronze maiden seated on a richly chased ormolu dolphin...

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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

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Granite, Bronze, Ormolu

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

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

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Carrara Marble

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

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

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

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

A fine pair of 19th century Italian painted black and gilt carved torchieres
A fine pair of 19th century Italian painted black and gilt carved torchieres

A fine pair of 19th century Italian painted black and gilt carved torchieres

Located in Dallas, TX

A large and fine pair of Italian Renaissance carved and black painted torchieres with parcel gilt.

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

Materials

Ebony

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

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Decorative Objects

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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

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Renaissance Style Copper Figure of a Pilgrim with a Small Dog, circa 1860
Renaissance Style Copper Figure of a Pilgrim with a Small Dog, circa 1860

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.

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

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Copper

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

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 French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze, Ormolu, And Marble Ewers
Pair Of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze, Ormolu, And Marble Ewers

Pair Of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze, Ormolu, And Marble Ewers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A high quality pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze, Ormolu, black Belgium and Rosso Antico marble ewers. The pair of urns are raised by square Belgium marble...

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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu and Etched Glass Vases
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu and Etched Glass Vases

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu and Etched Glass Vases

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. ormolu and etched glass vases. Each vase is raised by a circular base with lovely scrolled foliate designs on a hammered backgr...

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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Renaissance Style Rouge Antique Marble Ormolu & Bronze Tazza
French 19th Century Renaissance Style Rouge Antique Marble Ormolu & Bronze Tazza

French 19th Century Renaissance Style Rouge Antique Marble Ormolu & Bronze Tazza

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A very elegant French 19th century Renaissance st. Rouge Antique marble, ormolu and patinated bronze tazza. The tazza is raised by a circular ormolu band below the tapered marble bas...

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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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.