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.
Victorian Majolica Jardiniere Renaissance Minton, circa 1876
By Minton
Located in Austin, TX
Classical style for this large Majolica jardiniere or table centre signed Minton and dated 1876 cherubs handles and masks on each side of Renaissance Revival. On the middle of 19th c...
Majolica, Ceramic
Pair of Italian Savonarola Armchaira in Amazingly Carved Walnut
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Savonarola chair in amazingly carved walnut. The backrail, the armrests start and ending, the front and back feet, the central crossing are all decorated with incredibly ha...
Wood
Dutch 18th Century Oak Kussenkast Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An extraordinary Dutch wardrobe made in the late Renaissance period, 18th century. This substantial antique work of storage furniture is all hand-crafted of solid oak, some panels wi...
Iron
$261Sale Price|47% Off
French 16th/ 17th Century Weathered Oak Renaissance Angel Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered oak winged angel head Renaissance ornament. France, 16/ 17th century. Weathered Measurements include the wooden pedestal.
Oak
Late 19th Century French Henri II Style Hand Carved Walnut Enfilade or Sideboard
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Henri II style walnut enfilade or sideboard features columns at the corners with fluted bases and a beveled walnut top. Three drawers of dovetail ...
Walnut
Stunning 18th Century Venetian Style Open Armchairs
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this stunning pair of 18th century venetian style parcel gilt polychrome painted open armchairs , on spiral fluted supports , absolutely stunning conditi...
Walnut
Antique Italian Walnut Burl Inlay Console Side Table with Bobbin Turned Legs
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful antique Italian solid walnut side coffee table console with veneer wood inlay decor and framed top over four beautifully walnut Bobbin turned twisted carved side legs, conn...
Wood
Late 19th Century French Henri II Renaissance Style Walnut Enfilade or Sideboard
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Henri II style walnut enfilade or sideboard features four fluted half columns with scrolling capitals and a beveled walnut top. Three drawers of d...
Walnut
Antique Italian Hexagonal Walnut Side Table or Stool with Bobbin Turned Legs
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful antique Italian solid walnut side table or stool features hexagonal top with beveled edges over six beautifully bobbin turned barley twisted legs, connected to one another ...
Wood
$9,297Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 17th century Italian Renaissance Solid Walnut handcarved Cassone Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
This richly carved wooden chest is a fine example of an Italian cassone from the 17th century. The cassone, also known as a bridal chest, was an essential piece of furniture in the h...
Iron
Antique Italian Carved Walnut Wood Table Console Desk
Located in Carimate, Como
A magnificent and impressive Italian antique walnut table with three full width shelves that can be opened from both sides with greatly carved and beveled top and beautiful carved tu...
Wood
Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers 17th Century Style Four Drawers 1980s
Located in Milano, MI
Italian chest of drawers in walnut burl and Solid walnut, handcrafted in 1980 in the 17th-century Lombard style, with four wide, deep drawers defined by ebonized, projecting frames....
Walnut, Hardwood
$2,895 / item
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
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
$1,290 / item
Sagoma Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Classic shaped Venetian mirror, made in the most rigorous Murano tradition. Finely hand-engraved on all elements, it is assembled with numerous floral elements in crystal and gold ha...
Glass
Medieval Brussels "Hunts of Maximilian" Belgian Jacquard Wall Tapestry
Located in Doylestown, PA
One of twelve in a series of Belgian Medieval jacquard wall tapestries depicting the "Hunts of Maximilian." Representing the month of March with a center top roundel of a ram, the c...
Fabric, Tapestry
Mid-19th Century French Henri II Style Walnut Writing Table or Desk
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Henri II style writing table is constructed of solid walnut and features paneled sides. Two drawers of dovetail construction are appointed with br...
Bronze
$1,510 / item
Gioia Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Classic shaped Venetian mirror, made in the most rigorous Murano tradition. Finely hand-engraved on all elements, it is assembled with numerous floral elements in multicolored crysta...
Glass
$2,130 / item
Calle Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Classic octagonal Venetian mirror, made in the most rigorous Murano tradition. Finely hand-engraved on the elements of the bands, it is assembled with numerous floral elements in gol...
Glass
$2,367Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair of Spanish Renaissance Revival Carved Savonarola Chairs, Early 20th Century
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Beautiful pair of Spanish Renaissance Revival Savonarola chairs, crafted in solid wood and richly carved with scrolling vegetal motifs. The iconic X-frame silhouette, inspired by med...
Hardwood, Oak
$23,244Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 17th Century Oak Dutch Renaissance Cabinet with Ebony and Mahogany
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here is an antique four-door cupboard, in Dutch, named “Kussenkast”, that was made in the Northern Netherlands in the late 17th century. This cupboard takes its name from th...
Brass, Steel
Late 19th Century French Carved Walnut Side Table, End Table, Nightstand
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This small scale French Henri II style walnut side table from the late nineteenth century is of hand pegged construction and features a beveled top detailed with an egg and dart moti...
Iron
$6,210 / item
Tradision Glass Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest glassmaking tradition with a crest and frame carefully engraved by hand. All assembled with gold crystal elements; each piece is individually ha...
Glass
Italian Painted Wooden Double Bed Headboard With Shell and Volutes
Located in Milano, MI
Italian Double Bed Headboard in Painted Wood with Shell and Leafy Volutes. Handcrafted from fir wood in the second half of the 20th century, this antique double headboard is a softl...
Fir
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
$2,505 / item
Vorria Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Rectangular Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition with a crest and a rich frame carefully engraved by hand. All assembled with crystal/gold elements handmade in the ...
Glass
Antique 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Solid Oak with Ebony Veneer Cupboard
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful and friendly-sized cupboard is made of the finest watered oak in the tradition of the Dutch Renaissance during the “Dutch golden age” It is a two-story four-door cabin...
Ebony, Oak
$11,157Sale Price|20% Off
Unique Antique 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Bargueño in Solid Chestnut Wood
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here is an exceptional Spanish Renaissance bargueño, crafted in the mid 19th century, from solid chestnut wood. This masterpiece, with its warm brown color, exudes timeless ...
Brass
16th Century Ligurian Stone Half-Capital
Located in London, GB
A rare 16th Century Italian stone Corinthian half-capital, carved in Ligurian slate, mounted on a simple wrought iron bracket for wall hanging.
Slate, Iron
Antique Lusterweibchen Depicting Lucretia, Germany 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Lusterweibchen Depicting Lucretia, Germany 1900 An impressive antique chandelier depicting Saint Lucretia, the Roman heroine who turns the dagger against herself and commits...
Iron
$3,160Sale Price|20% Off
16th Century Period Renaissance Tuscan Walnut Credenzino
Located in Vero Beach, FL
16th Century Period Renaissance Tuscan Walnut Credenzino Italian 16th/17th century Renaissance walnut small Credenza with a rectangular top above a single drawer centered over a s...
Walnut
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
$11,622Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Dresser of Buffet in Oak and Walnut
Located in Casteren, NL
This rare and rich decorated Renaissance dresser was made during the Dutch Golden age in the southern part of the Netherlands currently Belgium. It was made around 1670 and most likely in Antwerp. The dresser was made in the finest quality watered European oak and decorated geometric-shaped walnut veneer panels. The cabinet has two wide doors and two drawers above. The drawers are flanked by carved lion heads with brass rings. The right drawer is equipped with an authentic working lock and key. The doors are decorated with geometrical star-like walnut inlaid raised panels. The doors are flanked by large twisted Solomonic columns decorated with brass nails. The righthand door features its authentic lock and key with a brass ajour cut keyplate. The dresser has a wax finish with a great patina built up over 350 years. This piece of furniture was made by highly skilled craftsmen by the use of the best materials available. It is among the best furniture that was produced during the golden age and even now its craftsmanship is unprecedented. The dresser is highly original and in perfect shape for a piece of furniture over 350 years old. It was gently cleaned in our atelier and a new protective wax coat was applied. The Dutch golden age the 17th century was an important century for the Netherlands. The region separated from the Spanish Empire and formed its republic. Dutch merchants...
Brass
Exceptional Golden overglove signet ring - Portugal- Late 16th century
Located in Lommel, BE
1. Border inscription: transcription, archaic spelling, and meaning Diplomatic reading (as engraved, according to your magnified observation and detail photographs): VEI IVOA · ELA...
Gold
Italian Alabaster Figure of The Medici Lion, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Italian Alabaster Figure of the Medici Lion Late 19th century Italian carved alabaster 'Grand Tour' souvenir sculpture, after the antique, "The Medici Lion". Carved alabaster mode...
Alabaster
$9,158Sale Price|20% Off
Antique mid 18th century Dutch Renaissance two door warm oak cabinet or Kussenka
Located in Casteren, NL
This impressive Dutch Renaissance cabinet, known as a Gelderse kussenkast, was crafted around 1750 and stands firmly in the tradition of Dutch cabinetmaking. The piece is made entire...
Oak
$5,605 / item
Grandon Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Large rectangular Venetian mirror, made in the strictest Murano tradition, with a central glass mosaic. Finely hand-engraved on the b...
Glass
$1,635 / item
Tonda Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition with the center carefully hand-engraved. All assembled with crystal/gold elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame...
Glass
$2,940 / item
Macia Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Precious rectangular Venetian mirror, made in the most rigorous Murano tradition. Finely hand-engraved on all elements, it is antiqued by skilled craftsmen. The mirror is assembled w...
Glass
Antique Renaissance Carved Lion Heads Curule Savonarola Style Chairs - a Pair
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a wonderful pair of antique Renaissance Curule or Savonarola Style Chairs with carved loins heads beneath carved scrolls on the arm posts and a carved crest between the posts...
Wood
18th Century Renaissance Palladio Dining Room Set in blackening wood of walnut
By Andrea Palladio
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Monumental and important Renaissance Palladio dining room set all in solid hand-carved walnut from a Palladian Palace in Vicenza of a Venetian patrician family. The back of the showcase was rebuilt again at the end of the 800 first 900 with the application of damask fabric The table can be extended up to 4-6 meters The large sideboard and the display cabinet are in the process of conservative restoration and have therefore been disassembled, as seen from the last photos. Measures in cm: Sideboard H 240 x L 315 x D 70 Display cabinet H 240 x L 230 x D 60 Table H 78 L x 230 x D 140 Extendable to 4-6 meters Notes: The architectural design of Andrea Palladio...
Glass, Pine, Walnut
18th Century Italian Silk & Silver Metallic Thread Lampas Brocade Panel
Located in Rochester, NY
Exceptionally fine 18th century Italian silk and silver metallic thread lampas brocade panel with nicely aged color. Red silk backing w/ attached strip of fabric for a hanging rod. ...
Metallic Thread
$500Sale Price|35% Off
Petite Gilded Wall and Table Mirror, 18th Century, Italian
Located in Toronto, CA
A lovely and very old antique mirror with applied gilding and polychrome throughout, in the Renaissance style, from the 18th and possibly the 17th century. Most probably Italian but ...
Wood
$2,603Sale Price|50% Off
17th Century French Renaissance Hand-Carved Front Section of a Built in Cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful carved Renaissance front section was a part of a built in cabinet. The carvings are typical for Bretagne area in France and it can be ...
Oak
Dosso Dossi Court Painter in Renaissance Ferrara Art Hardcover Book, 1999
By Dosso Dossi
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
“Dosso Dossi: Court Painter in Renaissance Ferrara” – Art Book, 1999 Exhibition Catalogue A definitive and richly illustrated monograph on Dosso Dossi, the celebrated court painter of Ferrara. Published to accompany the landmark 1999 exhibitions at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and J. Paul Getty Museum, this volume remains the authoritative reference on the artist’s oeuvre. Authored by leading scholars Peter Humfrey and Mauro Lucco, the book surveys nearly all known works—mythological, allegorical, and religious—highlighting Dossi’s imaginative style and Venetian influences. Notable paintings such as Jupiter Painting...
Paper
French Renaissance Walnut Bed 16th Century (c1580)
Located in London, GB
RENAISSANCE BED in molded walnut with carved oval friezes and corner columns topped with Antique-style vases. The rectangular headboard features a moving pediment adorned with a shel...
Walnut
Antique Renaissance Revival Hand-Carved Oak Cabinet or Bargueno with Medallions
Located in Miami, FL
This remarkable antique carved cabinet is a striking example of Renaissance Revival craftsmanship, showcasing exceptional hand-carved details and a bold architectural silhouette. Cra...
Oak
$15,196Sale Price|20% Off
Nude Male Bronze Sculpture Fountain
Located in Malibu, CA
Bronze male sculpture signed. Fonderia Giorgio Sommer Calabritto Napoli Thomas, sculptor, lived and worked in the Naples area, and especially on Capri, from 1889 to 1906. Given this ...
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Antique French Carved Oak Sofa Side Table Petite Desk Renaissance Gothic
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French Carved Oak Dolphin Library Table Petite Desk Renaissance. Direct from France, an elegant, and petite, antique French carved sofa...
Oak
$3,865 / item
Biseo Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
The Biseo Mirror represents the entire Venetian tradition in an elegant style. With glass elements carefully engraved by hand and mirrored by skilled craftsmen, the piece is supporte...
Glass
Saint Radegonde Exorcising a Demon – Burgkmair Circle, c.1516 Woodcut
Located in Langweer, NL
Saint Radegonde Exorcising a Demon – Burgkmair Circle, c.1516 Woodcut A powerful and visually striking early 16th-century woodcut depicting Saint Radegonde performing an exorcism, t...
Paper
Late 19th Century French Henri II Style Hand Carved Walnut Buffet Deux Corps
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Henri II style walnut buffet deux corps features a hand carved cherub with wings at the crown. With solid paneled...
Walnut
Set of an Italian Renaissance Walnut Armchair and Pair of Chairs
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This stunning set of an armchair and a pair of chairs is all made in solid walnut. This is an Italian Renaissance work. 17th century.
Walnut
17th Century Italian Ebonized Inlaid Milanese Table Cabinet
Located in Bradenton, FL
17th Century Italian Ebonized Inlaid Milanese Table Cabinet. Cabinet is an exceptional rectangular box-form cabinet veneered in richly toned ebony and rosewood, lavishly inlaid with ...
Wood
$2,380 / item
Country Estate Four Drawer File Tall
Located in Annville, PA
A superb piece of craftsmanship this high quality Country Estate Four Drawer File from Niagara Furniture is made with figured burled wood. The edge of the top is a lovely shaped soli...
Leather, Wood
$525 / item
Mahogany Valet
Located in Annville, PA
A most useful and decorative item, the Mahogany Valet as produced by Niagara Furniture. Using select solid mahogany and mahogany veneers our artisans produce this item using great qu...
Mahogany
$4,110 / item
Mahogany Executive Desk
Located in Annville, PA
Ideal for use either at work or in a home office the Niagara Furniture Mahogany Executive Desk with a tooled leather top is both beautiful and functional. Built in three sections for...
Mahogany
$3,905 / item
Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Annville, PA
The Mahogany Secretary Desk from Niagara Furniture. This reproduction slant front writing desk has all the outstanding qualities of an antique origina...
Glass, Mahogany
$2,920 / item
Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Annville, PA
This Mahogany Secretary Desk from Niagara Furniture has all the outstanding qualities of an antique original. Made of select mahogany solids and maho...
Mahogany
Italian Bronze Sculpture Of Mercury/Hermes after Giambologna
By Giambologna
Located in Den Haag, NL
This statue/sculpture represents Mercury or Hermes, in relations to the Roman or Greek denomination of the gods. The original was sculpted by Giambologna in the 19th century. This br...
Bronze