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Renaissance Vases and Vessels

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.

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Style: Renaissance
Blue Vase Vessel Hand Painted Two-handled Amphora Renaissance Italian Ceramic
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
Majolica amphora made and painted by hand, following the original Renaissance painting technique. This sumptuous vase is characterized by the elegant presence of naturalistic ornamen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Blue Vase Vessel Hand Painted Two-handled Amphora Renaissance Italian Ceramic
Blue Vase Vessel Hand Painted Two-handled Amphora Renaissance Italian Ceramic

Blue Vase Vessel Hand Painted Two-handled Amphora Renaissance Italian Ceramic

$1,909 / item
Majolica Vase Snake Two-handled Amphora Orange Blue Hand Painted Italian Ceramic
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
Amphora in majolica handmade in Italy and hand-painted in polychrome, decorated with a reinterpretation of the patterns used in Deruta during the Fifteenth Century, following the ori...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Majolica Vase Snake Two-handled Amphora Orange Blue Hand Painted Italian Ceramic
Majolica Vase Snake Two-handled Amphora Orange Blue Hand Painted Italian Ceramic

Majolica Vase Snake Two-handled Amphora Orange Blue Hand Painted Italian Ceramic

$2,327 / item
A Tall and Slender Antique Hand Painted Italian Majolica Ewer, Naples Circa 1870
Located in Dallas, TX
Signed on the underside by Gaetano Battaglia of Manifattura Battaglia, this tall hand-painted majolica ewer originates from Naples, Italy, circa 1870. Known as an istoriato (loosely ...
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1870s Italian Antique Renaissance Vases and Vessels

Materials

Majolica, Paint

A Tall and Slender Antique Hand Painted Italian Majolica Ewer, Naples Circa 1870
A Tall and Slender Antique Hand Painted Italian Majolica Ewer, Naples Circa 1870

A Tall and Slender Antique Hand Painted Italian Majolica Ewer, Naples Circa 1870

$2,500
Pair of Large Paris Porcelain Vases by Jacob Petit
By Jacob Petit
Located in BARSAC, FR
Rare pair of Paris porcelain vases composed of a cubic base on a flared base and surmounted by a Medicis style vase with a generous belly. Superb decor on an orange and white back...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Renaissance Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Large Paris Porcelain Vases by Jacob Petit
Pair of Large Paris Porcelain Vases by Jacob Petit

Pair of Large Paris Porcelain Vases by Jacob Petit

$4,297
Pair of 18th Century Albarello Drug Jars in Maiolica
Located in NICE, FR
We are delighted to present you with this rare pair of ceramic albarello drug jars traditionally used for storing herbs, ointments, and medicines. They originate from the 18th centur...
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18th Century European Antique Renaissance Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Pair of 18th Century Albarello Drug Jars in Maiolica
Pair of 18th Century Albarello Drug Jars in Maiolica

Pair of 18th Century Albarello Drug Jars in Maiolica

$1,730
Italian Renaissance Style Brass Urn
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style brass urn with center scroll & medallion and flair top (19/20th Cent.) (similar to #008526)
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Italian Renaissance Style Brass Urn

Italian Renaissance Style Brass Urn

$900
Roman Relief Pottery Vase
Located in Islamabad, PK
Pottery was an important part of daily living in ancient Rome. As Romans used earthenware for most purposes, a huge quantity of utensils - cooking pots, amphorae and fine wares were ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Vases and Vessels

Materials

Limestone, Carrara Marble

Roman Relief Pottery Vase
Roman Relief Pottery Vase

Roman Relief Pottery Vase

$1,750
Large Grotesque Ceramic Vase Hand-painted Glazed Majolica and Gold Contemporary
Located in London, GB
Grotesque vase, unique piece, 2017, glazed earthenware and gold, 22cm width x 60cm height Antonietta Mazzotti (Faenza, Italy) attended the Istituto d’Arte per la Ceramica in Faenza and opened her first workshop in her hometown taking part in group and solo exhibitions at international level. In 1976 she has transformed the neo-gothic greenhouse of Villa Emaldi in her workshop. Antonietta Mazzotti has worked for some of the most important international museums and has received several important recognitions worldwide. Her works have been featured in major Italian magazines of interior design and she has acquired international visibility being featured in major international press publications, such as The New York Times. She still lives and works at Villa Emaldi in Faenza where she continues her research on historical decor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Vases and Vessels

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

Large Grotesque Ceramic Vase Hand-painted Glazed Majolica and Gold Contemporary
Large Grotesque Ceramic Vase Hand-painted Glazed Majolica and Gold Contemporary

Large Grotesque Ceramic Vase Hand-painted Glazed Majolica and Gold Contemporary

$8,797 Sale Price
20% Off
English Renaissance Silver Plate Copper Vase
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance style (20th Cent) silver plate on copper cylindrical container with fluted and etched design.  
Category

20th Century Renaissance Vases and Vessels

Materials

Silver, Copper

English Renaissance Silver Plate Copper Vase
English Renaissance Silver Plate Copper Vase

English Renaissance Silver Plate Copper Vase

$220
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 ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Renaissance Style Gilt and Painted Porcelain Vases with Romantic Scenes
Pair of Renaissance Style Gilt and Painted Porcelain Vases with Romantic Scenes

Pair of Renaissance Style Gilt and Painted Porcelain Vases with Romantic Scenes

$10,309 / 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 Vases and Vessels

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
Two large Renaissance style bronzed metal centrepiece garniture
Located in London, GB
This centrepiece garniture was crafted in the 19th Century in Italy. The two bronzed metal items are identically designed, in an expressive and classically-inspired late Renaissance ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal

Two large Renaissance style bronzed metal centrepiece garniture
Two large Renaissance style bronzed metal centrepiece garniture

Two large Renaissance style bronzed metal centrepiece garniture

$8,934 / set
19th Century Renaissance Style Pompeian Red Porcelain Urns
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Renaissance Style Pompeian Red Porcelain Urns Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Renaissance Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Renaissance Style Pompeian Red Porcelain Urns
19th Century Renaissance Style Pompeian Red Porcelain Urns

19th Century Renaissance Style Pompeian Red Porcelain Urns

$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Orange and Blue Ceramic Vase Hand Painted Majolica Italy Contemporary
By Bottega Vignoli
Located in London, GB
Bottega Vignoli, Borgia conical vase, 2022 hand painted majolica 17cm x 37cm height. Unique piece. Bottega Vignoli is a brand of artistic ceramics...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Orange and Blue Ceramic Vase Hand Painted Majolica Italy Contemporary
Orange and Blue Ceramic Vase Hand Painted Majolica Italy Contemporary

Orange and Blue Ceramic Vase Hand Painted Majolica Italy Contemporary

$3,298 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 ...
Category

19th Century French Antique Renaissance Vases and Vessels

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
Pair Of 19th Century Ormolu & Bronze Ewers In The Renaissance Style
Located in Dublin, IE
With classical scenes depicting frolicking cherubs in relief, the top surmounted with a musical bronze cherub on a vine cast handle with bird and ram masks on a domed and vine cast c...
Category

19th Century French Antique Renaissance Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair Of 19th Century Ormolu & Bronze Ewers In The Renaissance Style
Pair Of 19th Century Ormolu & Bronze Ewers In The Renaissance Style

Pair Of 19th Century Ormolu & Bronze Ewers In The Renaissance Style

$6,505 / 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 Vases and Vessels

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. patinated Bronze ewers/urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most handsome pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze ewers/urns. Each ewer is raised by a square base below a fluted socle decorated with a folia...
Category

19th Century French Antique Renaissance Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze ewers/urns
pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze ewers/urns

pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze ewers/urns

$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 Vases and Vessels

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
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 Vases and Vessels

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

$4,655 / 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 Vases and Vessels

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

$4,655 / set
19th Century Spanish Brass Dolphin Foot Brazier / Planter
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 Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

19th Century Spanish Brass Dolphin Foot Brazier / Planter
19th Century Spanish Brass Dolphin Foot Brazier / Planter

19th Century Spanish Brass Dolphin Foot Brazier / Planter

$2,059 Sale Price
25% Off
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.
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Vases and Vessels

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

$3,461 / 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 Vases and Vessels

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 19th Century Renaissance Style Ormolu and Black Belgian Marble Ewers
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. ormolu and black Belgian marble ewers, attributed to Barbedienne. Each ewer is raised by a fine...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Vases and Vessels

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century Renaissance Style Ormolu and Black Belgian Marble Ewers
Pair of 19th Century Renaissance Style Ormolu and Black Belgian Marble Ewers

Pair of 19th Century Renaissance Style Ormolu and Black Belgian Marble Ewers

$16,000 / 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 Vases and Vessels

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
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 Vases and Vessels

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
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 Vases and Vessels

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 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 Vases and Vessels

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

Renaissance vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Renaissance vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Renaissance vases and vessels made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original vases and vessels, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, deBlona, Gien, 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 vases and vessels differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $220 and tops out at $314,380 while the average work can sell for $4,798.

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