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Renaissance Floor Lamps

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
Renaissance Revival st. Grand Tour Period patinated Bronze floor lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A exceptional and extremely high quality French 19th century Renaissance Revival st. Grand Tour Period patinated Bronze floor lamp. This richly detailed Torchière lamp is raised on a...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Floor Lamps

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Bronze

Antique Venetian Style Figural Floor Lamp
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Venetian Style Figural Floor Lamp.
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1930s Italian Vintage Renaissance Floor Lamps

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Giltwood

Antique Brass Renaissance Style Candlestick Floor Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique solid brass floor lamp originally an alter candlestick in the Renaissance style that has been converted to a floor lamp. L...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Floor Lamps

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Brass

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Ormolu and Bronze Torchières
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and large-scale pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. ormolu and patinated bronze eleven light floor lamps / torchières attributed to Henri Picard. Each floor lam...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Floor Lamps

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Ormolu, Bronze

True pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze and Gilt floor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and statement making true pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze and Gilt floor lamps. Each palatially scaled Torchière is raised on a triangular ...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Floor Lamps

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Bronze

Important Pair of Monumental Parcel-Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Torchère
Located in New York, NY
Mounted as lamps and cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne after models by Alexandre Falguiere and Paul Dubois. Both statues are signed on the bases. These fine torchères are reductions ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Floor Lamps

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Bronze

Pair Of Electrified Bronze Candlesticks - Italy - 17th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A magnificent pair of Italian bronze torchères/candlesticks from the 17th century Superb Italian work of very good quality. In addition, the size of the candlesticks is impressive a...
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17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Floor Lamps

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Bronze

Italian Giltwood Standing Floor Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
The vintage classical style Italian painted and giltwood floor lamp has a red undertones. The lamp is wired and takes a single bulb. The dimensions provided are for the lamp itself....
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Floor Lamps

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Giltwood

'Aux Pages' - A Pair of Large Cast Iron Figural Torchères, After Mathurin Moreau
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
'Aux Pages' - A Fine Pair of Large Cast Iron Figural Torchères After Mathurin Moreau, Cast by Fonderies D'art Du Val D'Osne. Each figure cast as a young page modelled in the troubad...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Floor Lamps

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Iron

Pair of 20th c. Italian Renaissance Style Wrought Iron Torchieres
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of twentieth century Italian Renaissance style wrought iron floor torchieres resting upon tripod bases with five scroll design arms s...
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Floor Lamps

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Wrought Iron

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Pair of Baroque Style Floor Lamps, Venetian Candlestick Figures
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Antique Art Deco Style Floor Lamp with Tiffany Style Shade
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Pair of Giltwood Solomonic Columns Now Mounted as Lamps
Located in Nashville, TN
Pair of antique giltwood columns in Solomonic desgin.later mounted as lamps . Italy circa 1900 Columns 40" tall To socket head 58"
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Italian Carved Painted and Gilded Candlestick Floor Lamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Having resided in our store owner's own home for many years, this fine antique offers intricate carvings highlighted by original paint and gilding. When we first purchased this, it w...
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Renaissance gilded bronze floor lamp with pedestal table
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. Gilded bronze . Renaissance style . XIXth century . Electrified
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Floor Lamps

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Ormolu

Renaissance floor lamps for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Renaissance floor lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage floor lamps created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Renaissance floor lamps 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 floor lamps, popular names associated with this style include Ferdinand Barbedienne, Paul Dubois, and Jean Alexandre Joseph Falguière. 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 floor lamps differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,400 and tops out at $95,000 while the average work can sell for $2,449.

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