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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Blue Red Clear Salviati Murano Glass Liqueur Goblet, Vintage Italy
By Salviati
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A single beautiful liqueur glass made in Murano Italy. Very good vintage condition, consistent with age and use. A nice addition to any table, bar or just to display in your collecti...
Blown Glass
Green & Gold Stardust Salviati Murano Glass Liqueur Goblet, Vintage Italy
By Salviati
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A single beautiful liqueur glass made in Murano Italy. Very good vintage condition, consistent with age and use. A nice addition to any table, bar or just to display in your collecti...
Blown Glass
Green Red Gold Stardust Salviati Murano Glass Liqueur Goblet, Vintage Italy
By Salviati
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A single beautiful liqueur glass made in Murano Italy. Very good vintage condition, consistent with age and use. A nice addition to any table, bar or just to display in your collecti...
Blown Glass
Purple & Gold Stardust Salviati Murano Glass Liqueur Goblet, Vintage Italy
By Salviati
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A single beautiful liqueur glass made in Murano Italy. Very good vintage condition, consistent with age and use. A nice addition to any table, bar or just to display in your collecti...
Blown Glass
Blue Red Gold Stardust Salviati Murano Glass Liqueur Goblet, Vintage Italy
By Salviati
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A single beautiful liqueur glass made in Murano Italy. Very good vintage condition, consistent with age and use. A nice addition to any table, bar or just to display in your collecti...
Blown Glass
Antique German KPM Porcelain Lidded Bartmann Jug Tankard
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique German KPM Porcelain Lidded Bartmann Jug Tankard. 19th century German Bellarmine Bartmann jug with bearded man from the Porcelain Manufactory K...
Pewter
Amber & Gold Stardust Salviati Murano Glass Liqueur Goblet, Vintage Italy
By Salviati
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A single beautiful liqueur glass made in Murano Italy. Very good vintage condition, consistent with age and use. A nice addition to any table, bar or just to display in your collecti...
Blown Glass
Large Signed Alan Goldfarb American Art Glass Venetian Style Glass Goblet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large Alan Goldfarb Venetian style goblet. In green glass with a light purple applied lip and footrim. Alan Goldfarb was a student of Dale...
Art Glass
Blue and Red Salviati Murano Glass Liqueur Goblet, Vintage Italy
By Salviati
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A single beautiful liqueur glass made in Murano Italy. Very good vintage condition, consistent with age and use. A nice addition to any table, bar or just to display in your collecti...
Blown Glass
$1,850
Italian Pitcher Ewers
Located in New York, NY
Sold as a pair. An Italian set/pair of gold gilt brass or bronze metal and glass wine or liquor pitchers/ewers, circa 20th century, Italy. Pitcher/ewers have scrolled handles, gilt m...
Metal
Large Signed Alan Goldfarb American Art Glass Venetian Style Glass Goblet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large Alan Goldfarb Venetian style art glass goblet. In green glass with a light purple applied lip and footrim. Alan Goldfarb was a student of Dale Chihuly and Lina Tagliapetra...
Art Glass
French 'Marquise De Sevigne' Tantalus Set with Leather Figural Book Case or Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique tantalus set originates from France and dates to approximately 1920 and done in a Renaissance style. The case is composed of softwood...
Leather, Glass, Softwood
Large Signed Alan Goldfarb American Art Glass Venetian Style Glass Goblet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large Alan Goldfarb Venetian style goblet. In green glass with a light purple applied lip and footrim. Alan Goldfarb was a student of Dale...
Art Glass
Set of Six Assorted Engraved Murano Glass Tumblers
By Salviati
Located in High Point, NC
Created in Murano, Venice, this elegant set of six clear glass tumblers by Salviati embodies the refined artistry and innovation for which the storied Venetian glassmaker is renowned...
Glass
$948 / set
H 3.15 in W 1.38 in D 2.17 in
Set of 13 German Figural Porcelain and Cork Pourers Bottle Stoppers, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Adorable thirteen porcelain cork pourers or bottle stoppers with figural porcelain heads of eleven cheerful men and two beautiful girls, Germany, 1930s....
Porcelain, Cork
$3,290Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 7.09 in Dm 5.52 in
Rare Set, 12 Cenedese Champagne Goblets, Murano Cobalt Glass Gold Accent, Signed
By Amelio Cenedese, Maestri Muranesi
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Extremely rare set of glass goblets. The cup and foot base are in cobalt blue. This style of cup is what was considered a Champagne glass in the 50s and 60s. There is a complex bar...
Gold Leaf
$1,470 / set
H 10.75 in Dm 4 in
fferrone Czech Clear Contemporary Decanter and Eight Liqueur Shot Glass Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Margot Decanter and eight Dearborn Liqueur Shot Mini clear glass set Entirely hand-formed without the use of molds, the contemporary minimal Margot Decanter is an ideal companion to...
Glass
$1,995
H 0.75 in Dm 8 in
Antique KPM Hand-Painted Porcelain Cabinet Plate Depicting the Biblical "Ruth"
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique hand-painted porcelain cabinet plate was made by the renowned KPM porcelain factory of Germany in approximately 1880. The center of the plate features a depiction of the...
Porcelain
Antique German KPM Royal Berlin Porcelain Hand-Painted Oyster Plate
By Kerafina Royal Porzellan KPM
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique German KPM Royal Berlin Porcelain Hand-Painted Oyster Plate with six wells. The KPM Royal Berlin factory, renowned for producing fine porcelain since the 18th century, is hi...
Porcelain
Antique " KPM " Empire Porcelain Cup
By Kerafina Royal Porzellan KPM
Located in Kastrup, DK
KPM Porcelain cup decorated with a finely hand painted depiction of two women in nature. Inside with gilding (light wear to the gilding). KPM (Königlich...
Porcelain
$2,400 / set
H 7.25 in Dm 3.13 in
Luncheon Set of 8 Salviati Engraved Venetian / Murano Glass Wine Goblet Stems
By Salviati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage set of 8 Venetian glass wine stems or goblets. Attributed to Salviati. In clear glass with a light blue suppressed ball knops with small applied prunts, fluted balus...
Glass, Art Glass
KPM Porcelain Hand Painted Oval Bowl, 19th Century
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique 19th century hand painted porcelain with floral and gilt decoration. The bowl with center floral decoration with detailed hand gilt all around. The 19th century KPM mark...
Porcelain
$595 / set
H 7.25 in Dm 3.13 in
Pair of Salviati Engraved Venetian / Murano Glass Wine Goblets or Stems
By Salviati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of vintage Venetian glass wine stems or goblets. Attributed to Salviati. In clear glass with a light blue suppressed ball knops with small applied prunts, fluted baluse...
Glass, Art Glass
$8,800 / set
H 5.75 in Dm 3.25 in
Venetian Salviati Set of 36 Pcs Stemware Service Amethyst w/ Gold Leaf & Swans
By Salviati
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a complete hand blown Venetian stemware service made by Salviati, circa 1920s. The 36 piece set consists of 12 each of water goblets, wine goblets and champagne coupes, each one featuring a figural golden yellow swan connector and applied rigaree. The color is a soft purple/amethyst with gold leaf inclusions which works nicely with a pastel palette. 12 water goblets measuring, 3.25" diameter x 5.75" tall 12 wine goblets, 3.38" diameter x 8.38" tall 12 champagne/martini coupes...
Blown Glass
$4,800 / set
H 9 in Dm 3.28 in
12 Venetian Salviati Large Goblets W/ Gold Leaf Inclusions & Applied Prunts
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Offering an amazing set of 12 wine goblets that will be the talking point of your dinner conversation. These hand blown goblets scream gold! Clear g...
Blown Glass
!8th Century Continental Silver (.800) Wager/Marriage Cup
Located in New York, NY
Rare, 18th century, Continental Silver (.800) Wager/Marriage Cup, Augsburg, 1781-1783, Christian Drentwert II - maker. The figure is of a woman, arms raised, holding up a cup on a sw...
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 10.44 in Dm 4.14 in
Champagne Bottle K-Over, Porte del Paradiso, Solid Silver, Hand Made in Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
Introducing an exquisite champagne K-OVER from our Work of Art collection, meticulously hand-chiseled, engraved, and gold-plated by the celebrated artist Lorenzo Foglia. This remark...
Silver
K-OVER Champagne, I GIGANTI, silver 999/°°, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
THE GIANTS : Our K-OVERs, are alternatives to the champagne bucket and the more common glacette. The precious metal that holds the bottle is coated internally with a thermal fabric ...
Silver
K-OVER Champagne, BATTAGLIA DI CASCINA, silver 999/°°, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
BATTLE OF CASCINA : Our K-OVERs, are alternatives to the champagne bucket and the more common glacette. The precious metal that holds the bottle is coated internally with a thermal...
Silver
K-OVER Champagne, Serpent and Roses, Silver 999/°, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
Serpent and Roses, is a work that is part of K-OVER's Works of Art line The author is master goldsmith Lorenzo Foglia. The design is fictional; the artist was inspired by the temptin...
Silver
Variations of Green Salviati Murano Glass Liqueur Goblet, Vintage Italy
By Salviati
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A single beautiful liqueur glass made in Murano Italy. Very good vintage condition, consistent with age and use. A nice addition to any table, bar or just to display in your collecti...
Blown Glass
K-OVER Champagne, Rinascimento, Argento 999/°°, Italia
Located in Firenze, IT
Questa cover per bottiglia di champagne è una vera opera d’arte. L’artista cresciuto a Firenze, ha voluto sintetizzare la cultura orafa rinascimentale che sin da piccolo ha appreso n...
Silver
K-OVER Champagne, Falcon, argento 999/°°, Italia
By Marco Fedi
Located in Firenze, IT
Falcon Le nostre K-OVER, sono delle alternative al secchiello champagne ed alle” glacette” . Il metallo prezioso che custodisce la bottiglia è rivestito internamente di un tessuto t...
Silver
K-OVER Champagne, Battaglia di porta Camollia, argento 999/°°, Italia
Located in Firenze, IT
Questa cover per bottiglia di champagne è una vera opera d’arte. L’artista ha riprodotto, il famoso dipinto la “battaglia di porta Camollia” di Giorgio Vasari (in palazzo Vecchio a F...
Silver
Pair of Old or Antique Bohemian Glass Champagne Flutes with Applied Knops
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of vintage glass champagne flutes. Likely Bohemian. With gold trim and highlights throughout and applied knops at the base of each glass cup. Simply a wonderful ...
Glass
Large 17th Century-Style Sterling Silver Wager/Marriage Cup
By Damian Garrido
Located in New York, NY
Large, 17th Century-Style sterling silver wager/marriage cup, Spain, circa 1950s, Damian Garrido - maker. Measures 9 3/4 inches high x almost 3 1/2 inches...
Sterling Silver, Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revolving Large Globe Liquor Bar Cart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Late 20th century Italian Renaissance revolving large globe liquor bar cart. item features rolling casters, lift top, revolving globe, great style and for...
Fiberglass