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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Antique Enamelled Glass Decanter & Glasses By J & L Lobmeyr, Vienna Late 19th.C
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE AUSTRIAN DECANTER AND CORDIAL GLASSES Hand-blown pinched clear glass decanter and four matching cordial glasses. Profusely decorated by ha...
Enamel
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
Italian Venetian Murano Glass Goblet
Located in Queens, NY
Italian (1890) Venetian Murano clear glass goblet with an aqua blue and pink colored glass open design pedestal center and an aqua blue rim to top and base.
Glass
$1,184Sale Price / set|20% Off
12 bicchieri di Luigi Massoni per Rothmans
Located in Lugo, IT
12 bicchieri, quattro flute, quattro vino e quattro acqua. Disegno di Luigi Massoni per Rothmans. Produttore cristalleria di Firenze. Ottime condizioni. Grazie
Art Glass
Italian Venetian Murano Glass Goblet
Located in Queens, NY
Italian (1890) Venetian Murano clear glass goblet supported with a swan base and trimmed with a red band on top and base.
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
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
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
$75 / item
H 4.73 in Dm 3.43 in
Murano Art Glass Tumblers, Doppio Ritorto Amazing Technique, signed. Unit price.
By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Silvio Piattelli, Gio Ponti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This listing is for unit price for customer who needs quantities that are different than the listed set of 6. Proud to offer such a beautiful piece. In this tumbler the traditional t...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Original Vintage Luigi Onesto Murano "Flame" Vase (Signed)
By Flavio Poli
Located in North Miami, FL
Rich cranberry and yellow Murano glass vase signed to underside by Poli Murano.
Glass
Piccolo Vetro Di Murano Carlo Scarpa
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Milano, MI
L (cm) 5 Epoca Anni '40 Provenienza Venezia Artista Carlo Scarpa Manifattura adriatica Venezia Materiale Vetro di Murano Categoria Murano.
Murano Glass
Italian Murano Perfume Bottle by Luigi Onesto
By Luigi Onesto
Located in Toledo, OH
A stunning Italian Murano Glass perfume bottle by Luigi Onesto. Signed on the bottom. Dimensions 10.5 H x 5.75" W x 2.25 D.
Art Glass
$380 / set
H 6.89 in Dm 3.15 in
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Medium Goblet Wine Cocktail Glass Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of medium Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect large goblet wine or cocktail glass for drinks. Excellent for any drink o...
Glass
$345 / set
H 3.94 in Dm 2.76 in
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Dearborn Water or Cocktail Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Dearborn water glasses, set of two A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect water or cocktail glass for drinks. Pe...
Glass
$533
H 9.06 in W 24.02 in D 13.78 in
Luigi Massoni Minimalist Plastic White Bed Tray Element by Guzzini, Italy, 1980s
By Luigi Massoni, Guzzini
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Plastic tray Design: Luigi Massoni Producer: Guzzini, Italy Decade: 1980s Description: This tray table was designed by Luigi Massoni and produced by Guzzini in Italy in the 1980s. It is made from white-colored plastic and is in very good vintage condition, and would be ideal to serve breakfast in bed. It still features the original Guzzini box...
Plastic
$400 / set
H 6.89 in Dm 3.94 in
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Large Goblet Wine Glass Handcrafted
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect large goblet wine or cocktail glass for drinks. The modern take on cut-glass, t...
Glass
$474 / set
H 4.73 in Dm 3.43 in
Set of 6 Murano Art Glass Tumblers, Doppio Ritorto Amazing Technique, Signed
By Gio Ponti, Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Proud to offer such a beautiful piece. In this tumbler the traditional technique of straight canes receives an additional work. The glass before blowing is heated again to get to th...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1960's Danish Glass Bowl by Per Lütken for Holmegaard
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish glass bowl by Per Lütken for Holmegaard - 1960's.
Glass
$533
H 8.07 in Dm 3.54 in
Wine Green Glass Enamel Paintings Coat of Arms by Lobmeyr Vienna circa 1910-1915
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
Lobmeyr wine glass (of stunning manufacturing quality!), based on round tiered foot: Green glass, handmade (blown and formed) with enamel paintings Made ...
Glass
Set of Four Lobmeyr Hand-Painted & Gilded Polychrome Enamel Candlesticks
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Great Barrington, MA
It is rare to find any candlesticks in this pattern, made by Lobmeyr but here is a set of four. Perfect for a large table, each one is hand blown crystal, panel cut and uniquely hand...
Crystal
20th Century Italian Murano Glass and Sterling Silver Vase
Located in VALENZA, IT
Murano glass vase with base and cage in solid sterling silver. The amber-colored vase was made in Murano, Venice - Italy and subsequently a renaissance-style ring-shaped sterling si...
Sterling 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
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H 5 in W 7.25 in D 6.75 in
Venetian or Murano Glass Liege a Traforato Openwork Basket with Gold Foil
By Barovier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Venetian glass 'Liege a Traforato' bowl or basket. In clear glass with gold foil inclusions, loop handles with applied button prunts, and a wafer foot. Simply an a...
Art Glass
German Enameled Glass Goblet
Located in Essex, MA
With coat of arms and gilding, circular foot. Inscribed Philips Von Havsen Zv Rehlingen.
Glass
Venetian Glass, Italy, circa 1940
Located in Culver City, CA
Venetian glass, Italy circa 1940. Renaissance style hand blown glass with delicate detailing.
Blown Glass
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H 4.34 in Dm 2.37 in L 4.34 in
17th Century Dutch "Roemer" with Vine Branches Engraved on the Bowl
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dutch "Roemer" drinking glass for wine made of clear green tinted glass with some bubbles, inclusions and very thin spilled glass threads. Globular cuppa underlined with an engrail...
Blown Glass
Golden Age Enameled Dokkum, Glass Motiv Goblet
Located in Sofia, BG
Dokkum-Glass motiv after East Frisia work in the style of a 17th century Glass The history of East Frisia developed rather independently from the rest of Germany because the region...
Art Glass
Venetian Renaissance Style Golden Dragonglass Compote by William Gudenrath
By Corning Inc.
Located in Big Flats, NY
Italian venetian renaissance style golden dragonglass compote by William Gudenrath of Steuben's corning glassworks features swirled glass bowl and b...
Art Glass
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H 6.75 in Dm 4 in
Venetian Renaissance Golden Dragonglass Candlesticks by William Gudenrath, Pair
By Corning Inc.
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Italian Venetian Renaissance style golden dragonglass candlesticks by William Gudenrath of Steuben's corning glassworks features swirled glass bowl...
Art Glass
Four Fine Bohemian, Early 20th Century, Cut Crystal Glasses
Located in Firenze, IT
Indulge in the captivating elegance of these early 20th century Bohemian cut crystal glasses, each adorned with stunning hand-painted floral motifs in vivid colors. Crafted with exc...
Cut Glass