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Renaissance Lighting

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
Antique L&F Moreau Spelter Metal Painted Figural "Young Girl" Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique L&F Moreau Spelter Metal Painted Figural "Young Girl" Table Lamp. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 43.5" H (to finial) x 32" H (to light socket) x 10" W x 10" D. {3-Wa...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Lighting

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Metal

Brass Table Lamp in 17th Century Style German Nuremberg Bell Candlestick.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Brass Table Lamp in 17th Century Style German Nuremberg Bell Candlestick. This table lamp is inspired by the classical form of a 17th century German Nuremberg bell candlestick. The ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Renaissance Lighting

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Brass

Antique French Empire Renaissance Bronze Maiden Candlestick Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Renaissance Bronze Maiden Candlestick Table Lamp. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 37.5" H (to finial) x 29" H (to light soc...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Lighting

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Bronze

Lampe de table Gien en céramique décor Renaissance bleu Francaise
Located in London, England
La lampe de table des faïences de Gien est un véritable chef-d'œuvre de l'artisanat, incarnant le savoir-faire exceptionnel des artisans de cette régio...
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20th Century French Renaissance Lighting

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Ceramic, Faience, Porcelain

French 19th century Renaissance st. Ormolu and Glass lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most charming French 19th century Renaissance st. Ormolu and Glass lantern. This stunning lantern is centered by a most decorative pierced bottom inverted finial. Four...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Lighting

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu Five Arm Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality French 19th century Renaissance st. Ormolu five arm chandelier possibly by F. Barbedienne. The chandelier is centered by a most unique bottom finial with ...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Lighting

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Renaissance Style Ormolu Six-Light Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most handsome French 19th century Renaissance st. ormolu six light chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a finely chased and etched foliate finial below an elaborate and most d...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Lighting

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Renaissance Moreau Figural Metal Table Lamp, Wife & Farmer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Renaissance Moreau Figural Metal Table Lamp, Wife & Farmer. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 39.5" H (to finial) x 30" H (to light ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Lighting

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Metal

Antique French Paris Porcelain Figural Red Hand Painted Small Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Paris Porcelain Figural Hand Painted Small Red Table Lamp. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 22.5" H (to finial) x 15" H (to light socket) x 4.5" W x 4.5" D. (Lo...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Lighting

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Metal

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive pair of French 19th century Renaissance style patinated bronze and ormolu lamps. Each lamp is raised by striking scrolled and foliate designed ormolu feet leading u...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Renaissance Style Verdigris Bronze, Ormolu and Glass Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and extremely decorative French mid 19th century Renaissance st. Verdigris patinated bronze, ormolu and glass lantern. The circular lantern is centered by a beautiful ormolu finial below striking scrolled movements adorned with large acanthus leaves. At the center are four windows each with three glass panes, the central pane displaying an impressive and rich green color. One window opens via a fine ormolu knob, on its original hinges. Each window is separated by an ormolu band with a lovely twisted ribbon design and a pierced arch design above. The wonderful Verdigris top dome displays four large dolphins...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Lighting

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Bronze, Ormolu

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 Lighting

Materials

Brass

Lampadario Italiano a Sei Luci con Motivi Fogliati e Fiori Dorati 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Antico lampadario fiorentino con corona e motivi fogliati e decorazioni floreali, realizzato nella metà del XX secolo in ferro dorato, lamina di metallo e sei luci. Lampadario d'epo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron, Sheet Metal

Dramatic Large Bronze Dore 9 Arm Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive and elegant large Dore Bronze 9 arm chandelier from Italy. 20” chain
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Early 2000s Italian Renaissance Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of Italian Renaissance Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very good pair of 16th century Italian bronze candlesticks of unusually bold design, turned balustrade form and good scale. One pricket lacking.      
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16th Century European Antique Renaissance Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Petite Antique Eugene Barillot Bronze Renaissance Man & Dog Sculpture Lamp
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Eugene Barillot Bronze Renaissance Man & Dog Sculpture Lamp Eugene Barillot (1841-1900) Additional information: Materials: Bronze, Lights...
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Early 20th Century Renaissance Lighting

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Bronze

Antique French Renaissance Moreau Figural Metal Table Lamp, Wife & Farmer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Renaissance Moreau Figural Metal Table Lamp, Wife & Farmer. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 42.5" H (to finial) x 30" H (to light socket) x 11" W x 10" D. {3-W...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Lighting

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Metal

Antique L&F Moreau Spelter Metal Painted Figural Boy and Girl Table Lamp - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique L&F Moreau Spelter Metal Painted Double Figural Boy and Girl Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 40" H (to finial) x 29" H (to light socket) x 9" W ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Lighting

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Metal

Antique French Rennaisance Moreau Figural Metal Table Lamp w/ Two Women
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Rennaisance Moreau Figural Metal Table Lamp w/ Two Women. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 34" H (to finial) x 25" H (to light sock...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Lighting

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Metal

19th Century Italian Five-light Iron Sconce Large Tuscan Wall Candelabra
Located in Milano, MI
A large five-arm Italian sconce, five curved iron curved arms decorated with gilded walnut elements, ending with turned gilded walnut bobeches and candles arranged for Edison 14 bulb...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Lighting

Materials

Iron

Gil Bronze Renaissance Style Pricket Lamp by E. F. Caldwell
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This finely cast gilt bronze figural lamp by Caldwell features acanthus leaves, winged putti, swaged garlands, and other classical motifs on a marble base.
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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Italian Renaissance Style Pair of Tall Marbro Gilt Table Lamps, circa 1950
Located in Encinitas, CA
Monumental pair of Italian Renaissance Style gilt table lamps by world-renowned Marbro Lamp Company of Los Angeles USA, circa 1950. Black lacquered and gold gilted. Each lamp measure...
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Mid-20th Century American Renaissance Lighting

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Wood

Vintage French Renaissance Large Figural Bronze Ewer Urn Pitcher Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Renaissance Large Figural Bronze Metal Ewer Urn Pitcher Table Lamp on Marble Base. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 42" H (to finial) x 30" H (to light socket) x ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Renaissance Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Antique Italian Renaissance Gold Bronze Figural Twin Handle Urn Large Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Renaissance Gold Bronze Figural Twin Swan Handles Urn Large Table Lamp. Item features a round black marble base, arrow and scrollwork detail and weighs approximately ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Lighting

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Bronze Wall Sconces Made in Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Monumental and unusual pair of finely decorated Renaissance wall sconces produced circa 1930-1940 made in cast bronze. Each sconce has four candleholders made for E14 lamps. Can be used with naked lightbulbs or with small chandelier shades...
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Large Bronze Wall Sconces Made in Italy
Large Bronze Wall Sconces Made in Italy
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Antique French Renaissance White Painted Metal "Musicians" Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Renaissance White Painted Metal Male & Female "Musicians" Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 39" H (to finial) x 29" H (to light socket) x 8...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Lighting

Materials

Metal

Italian 19th Century Renaissance St. Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and very unique Italian 19th century Renaissance st. wrought iron chandelier. The four arm chandelier displays eight impressive spikes with a beautiful pierced central cur...
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage French Renaissance Metal Figural Girl Cherub Putti Candelabra Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Renaissance Metal Figural Girl Cherub Putti Burnished Gold Tall Candelabra Table Lamp with 6 Lights. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 40" H x 14.5" W x 9" D. (Loc...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Renaissance Lighting

Materials

Metal

Gorgeous Italian Florentine Hand Enameled Cast Table Lamp! Medici Decorator 1960
Located in Peoria, AZ
MAGNIFICENT ! ITALIAN CAST METAL FLORENTINE TABLE LAMP CUSTOM MANUFACTURED BY MEDICI LTD. DIMENSIONS: 33: TALL This glorious Italian Florentine lamp...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Lighting

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Enamel

Vintage Custom Hexagonal Iron & Glass Pendant Lantern - 10 Available
Located in Centennial, CO
A gorgeous vintage custom hexagonal black iron & glass pendant lantern with 3 flame light bulbs. Each of the six sides is made up of glass panels and decorative ironwork designs. Gl...
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Late 20th Century American Renaissance Lighting

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century Italian Hand Carved Angel Cherub Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
These excellently hand-carved wooden 19th Century Italian angel cherub sconces were done in the traditional Renaissance style. During the Renaissance period, cherub and angel figural...
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Lighting

Materials

Gold Leaf

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 Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Veronese Mirrored Murano Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
First depicted by 16th century Renaissance painter Paolo Veronese in his Annunciation of the Virgin and later realized by Vittorio Zecchin for Venini in 1921, the quintessential glas...
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2010s Italian Renaissance Lighting

Materials

Murano Glass

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 Lighting

Materials

Giltwood

Vintage Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Winged Griffin Wall Sconces - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Winged Griffin Decorative Wall Sconces - a Pair. Sconces are currently NOT wired for electrical but they have the proper holes and grooves t...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Lighting

Materials

Walnut

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 Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair Column Form Art Deco Style Brass Candlestick Table Lamps
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair Column Form Art Deco Style Brass Candlestick Table Lamps Measures 5.5" in width, 3" in depth and 17" in height x 23" in height to the top of the finial
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Mid-20th Century American Renaissance Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Renaissance Style Patinated Metal Table Lamps
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Impressive French Renaissance Style Patinated Metainand Partial Gilt Table Lamps Measures 12" in width, 12" in depth and 36" in height.
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Mid-20th Century American Renaissance Lighting

Materials

Metal

20th Century Italian Pineapple Lamp Base from Tuscany
Located in Milano, MI
From Italy a very decorative Italian table lamp base entirely handmade by Bartolozzi & Maioli in Firenze, circa 1950s. On a faux marble gray co...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Lighting

Materials

Pine

Italian 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Iron and Gilt chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most unique Italian 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Iron and Gilt chandelier. This wonderfully decorative four arm chandelier is centered at the bottom by a lar...
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Lighting

Materials

Iron

Pair of English Renaissance Style Gilt Metal and Fruitwood Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Renaissance-style (19/20th Century) gilt metal and carved fruitwood wall sconces with 2 arms and helmet design. (PRICED AS PAIR).  
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19th Century Antique Renaissance Lighting

Materials

Metal

Antique French Empire Renaissance Gilt Metal Figural Candelabra Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Renaissance Gilt Metal Figural Candelabra Table Lamp with Cherub and Serpent Figures. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 38" H (to finial) x 29" H (to ligh...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Lighting

Materials

Metal

Louis Phillipe Ormolu And Bronze Oil Lamp Base, Electrified, Guillemain Brevete
Located in Germantown, MD
Louis Phillipe Ormolu And Bronze Oil Lamp Base, Electrified, labeled Guillemain Brevete , Table Lamp. Measures 5" in width, 5" in depth and stands 38" tall.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Renaissance Lighting

Materials

Brass

Italian Renaissance Style Wrought Iron Torch Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance-style (19th/20th Century) wrought iron torch design sconce with a bracket support and flame form top.
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19th Century Unknown Antique Renaissance Lighting

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Caldwell Pewter and Bronze Table Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
Stamped with the c within a diamond mark on base. Hand wrought pewter with bronze and polychrome decoration highlights featuring crests, masks etc.
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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Lighting

Materials

Pewter

Pair of Italian Renaissance Style Iron and Alabaster Table Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Renaissance style (19/20th Century) alabaster vase form lamps within a wrought iron 3 section frame with mythological finial heads and scroll feet (PRICED AS Pair). ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Lighting

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Alabaster, Wrought Iron

Renaissance Style Chandelier
Located in Westwood, NJ
Renaissance style brass and pewter 12-arm chandelier with turret form bobeches.
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Early 20th Century European Renaissance Lighting

Materials

Brass, Pewter

French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant and sophisticated French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu chandelier. This stunning three arm chandelier is centered by a finely chased Ormolu ...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Italian 19th Century Renaissance Style Iron, Gilt Iron and Glass Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful Italian 19th century Renaissance st. iron, gilt iron and glass hexagonal lantern. The lantern is centered by most decorative and charming scrolled movements with lovely g...
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Lighting

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Vintage Renaissance Style Five-Arm Cast Iron Chandelier, circa 1920s
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage cast iron five-arm chandelier in Renaissance style with fully functioning electrified candles, circa 1920s.
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1920s Vintage Renaissance Lighting

Materials

Iron

pair of 19th century Renaissance st. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and highly quality pair of Continental 19th century Renaissance st. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu lamps. Each wonderfully detailed lamp is atop a mottled edged triangular ba...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Renaissance Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An outstanding pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze, ormolu and black Belgian and rouge Griotte marble lamps. Each lamp is raised by a square black Belgian ma...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Lighting

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

American Gilt Bronze and Slag Glass Hanging Fixture.
Located in Montreal, QC
This imposing fixture combines a very good quality pierced gilt bronze canopy and central mount, cast with putti, masks and scrolling acanthus. Look carefully at the detailed photos...
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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Lighting

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Bronze

French 19th Century Renaissance Style Patinated Bronze Oil Lamps on Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely decorative French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze oil lamps on stand. The stand has a tripod base with palmettes, and concave sides, centered by an urn wit...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Lighting

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Bronze

French 19th Century Renaissance St. Gilt Iron Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French 19th century Renaissance st. gilt iron six-arm chandelier. The rectangular-shaped chandelier has a square central hammered fut decorated by diamond-shaped buttons a...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Lighting

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Iron

Pair of American Parcel-Gilt and Bronze Candelabra/Lamps E.F.Caldwell Attributed
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of American parcel-gilt and patinated bronze, twin light candelabras/ table lamps attributed to Edward F. Caldwell & Co, New York, first quarter of the 20th century. Ea...
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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

PAIR OF ViNTAGE CORINTHIAN PILLAR BRASS DESK LAMPS WITH GRAPE VINE DETAILING
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of vintage Corinthian Pillar table lamps with Grape Vine decoration Please note the del...
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20th Century Renaissance Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most impressive pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze, ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble lamps signed F. Barbedienne. Each lamp is raised by a squ...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Lighting

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze, Metal & Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and finely detailed French 19th century Renaissance st. Verdigris bronze, Gilt Metal, Wrought Iron, and Giltwood chandelier. This wonderful sixteen light fifteen arm two t...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Lighting

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Wrought Iron

Italian Renaissance Style '19th-20th Century' Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style (19th-20th century) wrought iron chandelier with six scroll arm emanating from a filigree oval centre.  
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Renaissance lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Renaissance lighting for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Renaissance lighting 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 lighting, popular names associated with this style include Ferdinand Barbedienne, Europa Antiques, Edward F. Caldwell & Co., and Achille Collas. 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 lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $279 and tops out at $95,000 while the average work can sell for $7,400.

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