Renaissance Dinner Plates

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.

Style: Renaissance

Set of 9 English Renaissance Style Pewter Plates

$240

Set of 9 English Renaissance Style Pewter Plates

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 9 English Renaissance-style (20th Century) pewter plates with scalloped edge. (PRICED AS SET)

Category

20th Century British Renaissance Dinner Plates

Materials

Pewter

Pair of English Renaissance Style Pewter Plates

$385

Pair of English Renaissance Style Pewter Plates

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of English Renaissance-style (20th Century) pewter plates with scalloped edge (PRICED AS PAIR)

Category

20th Century British Renaissance Dinner Plates

Materials

Pewter

Set of Shell-Shaped Dishes, Pol Chambost, France 1952

$4,301 / set

Set of Shell-Shaped Dishes, Pol Chambost, France 1952

By Pol Chambost

Located in St Ouen, FR

A complete set consisting of 5 plates and side plates with their two service cups. Former sculptor, Pol Chambost (b. 1906 - d. 1983) is one of the more prominent ceramicist of the ...

Category

1950s French Vintage Renaissance Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

English Renaissance Pewter Dinner Plates Set, 10-Inch, 20th Century

$1,500 / set

English Renaissance Pewter Dinner Plates Set, 10-Inch, 20th Century

Located in Queens, NY

10 English Renaissance-style round pewter dinner plates. (PRICED AS SET)

Category

20th Century British Renaissance Dinner Plates

Materials

Pewter

Set of 6 Renaissance Style Majolica Porcelain Plates

$7,200 / set

Set of 6 Renaissance Style Majolica Porcelain Plates

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 6 Italian Renaissance-style (17/18th Century) green and gold Majolica porcelain plates with classical scenes (Sara D. Roosevelt) (PRICED AS SET)

Category

18th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Two Sevres Style Porcelain Plates after Titian and Clouet

$6,211 / set

Two Sevres Style Porcelain Plates after Titian and Clouet

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in London, GB

These antique French plates, or chargers, are finely decorated with the portraits of two historic Kings of France: Francois I and Henry II, painte...

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Set 36 English Hand Decorated Minton Fine China Bread Plates

$85 / item

H 0.5 in Dm 6.75 in

Early 20th Century Set 36 English Hand Decorated Minton Fine China Bread Plates

By Minton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Set of 36 English Hand-Decorated Minton Fine China Bread Plates. The beautifully vibrant color hand painted bread plates, each with a colorful floral desi...

Category

Early 20th Century English Renaissance Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

$9,500 / set

H 1 in Dm 10.25 in

Set of 12 English Porcelain Botanical Plates, Spode, circa 1900

By Spode

Located in New York, NY

Set of 12 English porcelain botanical plates, Spode, circa 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century Renaissance Dinner Plates

Set of 12 Italian Modern Silver 12-Inch Dinner Plates

$25,000 / set

H 0.25 in Dm 12 in

Set of 12 Italian Modern Silver 12-Inch Dinner Plates

By Greggio

Located in New York, NY

Set of 12 Modern 800 silver dinner plates. Each: Deep well, wide flat shoulder, and molded rim. Italian marks including post-1967 stamp for Padua maker Rino Greggio. Total weight: 19...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Dinner Plates

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Set 30 English Decorated Minton Fine China Dessert Plates

$95 / item

H 0.75 in Dm 7.75 in

Early 20th Century Set 30 English Decorated Minton Fine China Dessert Plates

By Minton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Set of 30 English Hand-Decorated Minton Fine China Dessert Plates. The beautifully vibrant color hand painted dessert plates, each with a colorf...

Category

Early 20th Century English Renaissance Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

10 Colefax & Fowler " Tulip and Butterfly " 11 Inch Dinner Plates

$1,120Sale Price|39% Off

H 1.5 in Dm 11 in

10 Colefax & Fowler " Tulip and Butterfly " 11 Inch Dinner Plates

Located in Huntington, NY

A Set of 10 Colefax & Fowler 11 Inch Dinner Plates, absolutely gorgeous from Colefax and Fowler. The plates are in very good condition, having mostly being used for display. They ar...

Category

Late 20th Century English Renaissance Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Pol Chambost, Double Handed Ceramic Vase, France, circa 1960

$18,000

H 10 in W 10 in D 3 in

Pol Chambost, Double Handed Ceramic Vase, France, circa 1960

By Pol Chambost

Located in New York, NY

Asymmetrical and acid green, this striking vase captures its mid-century moment with levity. Incised: Poterie / Pol Chambost / 1045 / FRANCE

Category

Mid-20th Century French Renaissance Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

English Ironstone French Provincial Style Salad Plates set/8

$223Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 0.75 in Dm 8 in

English Ironstone French Provincial Style Salad Plates set/8

By Johnson Brothers

Located in Malibu, CA

A charming set of eight English ironstone salad plates in the French Provincial style, offering timeless elegance for both everyday dining and special occasions. Crafted in durable i...

Category

20th Century British Renaissance Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Previously Available Items

Set of Four Italian Majolica Hand Painted Plates

Sold

H 1.5 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in

Set of Four Italian Majolica Hand Painted Plates

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Whimsical set of four Renaissance style Italian Majolica glazed plates or bowls. Each depicts a comical reversal of fortune. Beautifully glazed with vivid colors and characteristic f...

Category

20th Century Italian Renaissance Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Charles Meigh Staffordshire China Set

Sold

H 10.5 in Dm 10.5 in

Antique Charles Meigh Staffordshire China Set

By Charles Meigh & Son

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of China, including serving pieces by Charles Meigh, Staffordshire, England, with impressed mark "Improved Stone China," circa 1835-1861. ...

Category

19th Century English Antique Renaissance Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Renaissance dinner plates for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Renaissance dinner plates for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage dinner plates created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Renaissance dinner plates made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 dinner plates differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $5,574 and tops out at $7,200 while the average work can sell for $6,387.