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Renaissance Urns

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
Mid-century vintage hand painted Italian pottery urns with lids/pair
Mid-century vintage hand painted Italian pottery urns with lids/pair

Mid-century vintage hand painted Italian pottery urns with lids/pair

$385

Mid-century vintage hand painted Italian pottery urns with lids/pair

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a pair of mid-century vintage Italian hand painted pottery urns with lids. This pair of urns have beautiful hand sculpted handles on either side with sculpted leaves and my...

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1960s Italian Vintage Renaissance Urns

Materials

Pottery

Sevres Style Pair Of Gilt Cobalt Blue Urns
Sevres Style Pair Of Gilt Cobalt Blue Urns

Sevres Style Pair Of Gilt Cobalt Blue Urns

$15,000 / set

Sevres Style Pair Of Gilt Cobalt Blue Urns

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Pair of Gilt Cobalt Blue Urns. Both Urns depict a cobalt blue background that is decorated in the center with a hand painted country side landscape ...

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18th Century Unknown Antique Renaissance Urns

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

$760Sale Price|20% Off

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.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Renaissance Urns

Materials

Porcelain

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

$8,707Sale Price|20% Off

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 Urns

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century Pair of French Patinated Bronze Lidded Cups or Urns
19th Century Pair of French Patinated Bronze Lidded Cups or Urns

19th Century Pair of French Patinated Bronze Lidded Cups or Urns

$3,400Sale Price|47% Off

19th Century Pair of French Patinated Bronze Lidded Cups or Urns

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a pair of patinated bronze cups with covers. A repousse of ivy leaves garland decorates the center of the cups’ body. Above and below it, there are a chain of beads adorning ...

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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Urns

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Marble, Bronze

Agate Cup with Jewelled and Enamelled Gold and Silver-Gilt Mounts by Morel
Agate Cup with Jewelled and Enamelled Gold and Silver-Gilt Mounts by Morel

Agate Cup with Jewelled and Enamelled Gold and Silver-Gilt Mounts by Morel

$340,144

Agate Cup with Jewelled and Enamelled Gold and Silver-Gilt Mounts by Morel

By Jean-Valentin 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 Urns

Materials

Agate, Gold, Enamel, Silver

Very Large 19th Century Italian Maiolica Hand Painted Vase
Very Large 19th Century Italian Maiolica Hand Painted Vase

Very Large 19th Century Italian Maiolica Hand Painted Vase

$7,836

Very Large 19th Century Italian Maiolica Hand Painted Vase

By Cantagalli

Located in London, GB

A very large 19th century twin handled maiolica vase in the form of a wine krater. The exquisite hand painted decoration includes two central cartouches, one depicting Bacchus and Ar...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Urns

Materials

Pottery

Pair of French late 19th century Renaissance st. Ormolu and marble ewers
Pair of French late 19th century Renaissance st. Ormolu and marble ewers

Pair of French late 19th century Renaissance st. Ormolu and marble ewers

$18,900 / set

Pair of French late 19th century Renaissance st. Ormolu and marble ewers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking and high quality pair of French late 19th century Renaissance st. Ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble urns. Each stunning ewer is raised on a circular Rouge Griotte marble bas...

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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Urns

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century French Renaissance Patinated Bronze Ewers Clodion Style
Pair of 19th Century French Renaissance Patinated Bronze Ewers Clodion Style

Pair of 19th Century French Renaissance Patinated Bronze Ewers Clodion Style

$3,900 / set

Pair of 19th Century French Renaissance Patinated Bronze Ewers Clodion Style

By Maison Giroux

Located in Dallas, TX

Make a statement on your mantel with these tall, impressive antique ewers. Crafted in France circa 1870, and built of bronze, each "Aiguiere" (or ewer in English) sits on a heavily o...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Urns

Materials

Bronze

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

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

$16,200 / set

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

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and high quality pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu urns. This wonderful pair of lidded urns are raised on circular bases with an Ormo...

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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Urns

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair Of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu And Marble Urns
Pair Of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu And Marble Urns

Pair Of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu And Marble Urns

$18,900 / set

Pair Of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu And Marble Urns

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking and high quality pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. ormolu and Brèche Violette marble urns. Each urn is raised by a circular base with a fine mottled border and b...

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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Urns

Materials

Marble, 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

$6,432 / 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...

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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Urns

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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

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

$23,500 / set

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

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and most unique pair of French 19th Renaissance st. Ormolu, patinated Bronze and Rouge Griotte Marble ewers. Each stunning urn is raised by a square Rouge Griotte Marble b...

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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Urns

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. Ormolu, Bronze and marble urns
pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. Ormolu, Bronze and marble urns

pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. Ormolu, Bronze and marble urns

$9,800 / set

pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. Ormolu, Bronze and marble urns

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and most unique pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. Ormolu, patinated Bronze and Green Antique marble potpourri urns. Each attractive urn is raised by three slen...

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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Urns

Materials

Marble, Bronze, 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

$6,100

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 Urns

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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 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 Urns

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Renaissance Style Brass Tazza
Early 20th Century Renaissance Style Brass Tazza

Early 20th Century Renaissance Style Brass Tazza

$695

Early 20th Century Renaissance Style Brass Tazza

Located in Germantown, MD

Large Early 20th Century Renaissance Style Brass Tazza. Measures 12 inches in diameter and stands 3.25" tall. Great quality.

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Early 20th Century Renaissance Urns

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Renaissance Style Brass Urn

Italian Renaissance Style Brass Urn

$900

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)

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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Urns

Materials

Brass

Amazing Italian Bowl Made of Agate and Gilded Silver with Stones 19th Century
Amazing Italian Bowl Made of Agate and Gilded Silver with Stones 19th Century

Amazing Italian Bowl Made of Agate and Gilded Silver with Stones 19th Century

$5,311

Amazing Italian Bowl Made of Agate and Gilded Silver with Stones 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Amazing Italian Bowl Made of Agate and Gilded Silver With Stones 19th century Neo-Renaissance agate bowl with acanthus leaf rim rests on four legs depicting winged chimeras. Moun...

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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Urns

Materials

Stone, Agate, Silver

Italian Renaissance Style Brass urn

Italian Renaissance Style Brass urn

$900

Italian Renaissance Style Brass urn

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Renaissance style brass urn with center scroll & medallion (with initials) and flair top (19/20th Cent.) Similar to #008526A

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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Urns

Materials

Brass

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 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 Urns

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 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 Urns

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

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

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 Urns

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

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

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 Urns

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

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

$13,000 / set

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 Urns

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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

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 Urns

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Urns
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Urns

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Urns

$9,400 / set

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Urns

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze and ormolu urns. Each urn is raised on a circular black Belgian marble base with fluted and beaded patinated b...

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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Urns

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Urns
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Urns

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Urns

$8,700 / set

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Urns

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze and ormolu urns. Each urn is raised by a circular base with a mottled border below the socle shaped support. T...

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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Urns

Materials

Bronze, 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. 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 Urns

Materials

Marble, 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

$13,000 / set

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 Urns

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Patinated Bronze and Giltwood Urns
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Patinated Bronze and Giltwood Urns

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Patinated Bronze and Giltwood Urns

$15,200 / set

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Patinated Bronze and Giltwood Urns

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze and giltwood urns. Each urn is raised by a circular mottled giltwood base and a patinated bronze socle pedesta...

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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Urns

Materials

Bronze

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

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 Urns

Materials

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 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 Urns

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Renaissance urns for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Renaissance urns 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 urns created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Renaissance urns 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 urns, popular names associated with this style include Barovier&Toso, Capodimonte, Europa Antiques, and Jean-Valentin Morel. 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 urns differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $550 and tops out at $314,380 while the average work can sell for $8,550.

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