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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Monumental Renaissance Wall Sconces, Cast Bronze, Italy, 1930-1940
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Monumental Italian Bronze Wall Sconces — Four-Light Cast Bronze Fixtures, Circa 1930–1940 Make a bold statement with this exceptional pair of large wall sconces, meticulously cast i...
Bronze
Antique French Empire Renaissance Gilt Metal & Glass Cherub Table Lamps a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Renaissance Revival Gilt Metal & Cut Glass Triple Cherub Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 34" H (to finial) x 21" H (to light socke...
Metal
French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Iron and Glass lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Iron and Glass lantern. This handsome lantern is centered at the bottom by a most decorative scrolled reserve leading to the hexa...
Wrought Iron
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...
Bronze
Antique French Renaissance Gothic Figural Brass Candlestick Column Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Renaissance Gothic Figural Brass Candlestick Column Table Lamp on Wooden Base. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 40" H (to finial) x 29" H (to light socket) x 11...
Brass
Antique French Renaissance Spelter Metal Statue of Cardinal Mazarin Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Renaissance Spelter Metal Statue of Cardinal Mazarin Converted to Table Lamp on Wooden Base. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 35" H (to finial) x 23" H (to light...
Metal
French Renaissance Figural Spelter Metal Cherub Candelabra Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Renaissance Style Figural Spelter Metal Double Cherub Candelabra Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 32" H (to finial) x 23" H (to light socket...
Metal
Lamp Of God- Nürnberg- 16th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb and rare 16th century Nürnberg- Germany renaissance lamp of God Superb example of Nürnberg's renaissance craftsmanship with magnificent chased and openwork bronze work where w...
Bronze
Antique Three-Footed Italian Lamp with Shade
Located in Sheffield, MA
The Renaissance Italian lamp is composed of an antique three-footed barley-twist candlestick electrically wired for US use with three chain switch lights. The green-with-giltwood can...
Wood
Pair of Italian Renaissance Style Wrought Iron Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Renaissance-Style (20th Century) wrought iron sconces with 3 scroll arms supported by a tapered & tiered scroll design backing. (PRICED AS PAIR).
Iron, Wrought Iron
Wooden Candle Stick 19th Century
Located in Charmes, FR
Carved wooden candle-holder from the middle of the 19th century with wrought iron top in good condition many places for candles
Wood
Gorgeous Bronze Table Lamp - Antique Style (19th Century) - Unique Piece
Located in Manzano, IT
Refined oil table lamp, an object that combines the charm of craftsmanship from the past with modern functionality. The lamp features a bronze/brass frame with a beautiful natural p...
Bronze
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...
Pine
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...
Metal
$2,400 / set
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.
Pewter
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...
Metal
A pair of Italian 19th century Renaissance st. Wrought Iron floor lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and palatially scaled pair of Italian 19th century Renaissance st. Wrought Iron floor lamps. Each most impressive torchière has been electrified and is raised on a tripod ...
Iron
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...
Walnut
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.
Brass
French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful French 19th century Renaissance st. ormolu lamp. The lamp is raised by a lovely circular base with a fine wrap around foliate band below the pierced dome shape support displaying scrolled...
Ormolu
Renaissance Style Chandelier In Bronze With 6 From The 19 Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely bronze chandelier in Renaissance style with 6 light arms from the 19th century. Very beautiful chandelier with beautiful decorations on the arms which is unusual. It is mount...
Bronze
Italian Renaissance-Style Wrought Iron Chandelier, Eight Arms, Italy
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance-style (20th Century) wrought iron chandelier with 8 scroll design arms and leaf trim.
Wrought Iron
$2,720Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Iron
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...
Bronze
17th Century Bronze Candle Stick Mounted As A Lamp With Its Parchment Lampshade
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A beautiful lamp formed from a 17th-century Spanish bronze candlestick, converted into a lamp. It has its parchment lampshade. This very elegant Renaissance candlestick features a b...
Bronze
Italian Turn Of The Century Renaissance St. Wrought Iron And Glass Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful Italian Turn of the Century Renaissance st. Wrought Iron and glass lantern. The hexagonal lantern is centered by a most decorative and impressive scrolled movements with ...
Wrought Iron
$11,017 / set
Pair of Portuguese Candeliary Seraphins 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Portuguese Candeliary Seraphins 19th century in polychrome and gilded wood. The figures are represented standing, holding cornucopias. Adapted to lamps. Little defects i...
Wood
Antique Spanish Renaissance Gothic Green Iron & Brass Tripod Pole Floor Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Spanish Renaissance Gothic Distress Painted Green Wrought Iron & Brass Tripod...
Brass, Iron
$1,391 / set
PAIR OF PORTUGUESE LANTERNS 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF PORTUGUESE LANTERNS 18th Century in painted and gilded metal, glass sides. Height: 57 cm. good conditions
Metal
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...
Ormolu, Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A remarkable pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze and ormolu lamps. Each lamp is raised by three handsome patinated bronze feet with scrolled foliate designs ...
Bronze, Ormolu
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...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and finely detailed pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze lamps. Each impressive oil lamp that has been converted into electrified lamps is raised b...
Bronze
Pair Antique English Renaissance Style Gilded Iron & Crystal Sconces, Circa 1920
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique English Renaissance Style Gilded Iron & Crystal Sconces, Circa 1920's.
Crystal, 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...
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Veneto- Saracenic candlestick - 15th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Veneto- Saracenic candlestick Engraved bronze 15th century 13 x 8,5 cm This rare candlestick exemplify exquisite craftsmanship, featuring a bell-shaped base with a flared foot adorn...
Bronze
Pair Of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bisque Porcelain Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. Bisque Porcelain, Ormolu, and Giltwood lamps, attributed to Sèvres. Each wonderful lamp is raised on a square ...
Ormolu
French 19th Century Renaissance St. Porcelain and Ormolu Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and extremely decorative French 19th century Renaissance st. Pâte sur Pâte celadon colored porcelain and ormolu lamp. The lamp is raised by a beautiful finely detailed ci...
Ormolu
Pr. E.F. Caldwell Enamel, Bz. Candlesticks, Renaissance Islamic/Orientalist
Located in New York, NY
A very fine and unusual pair of antique bronze and champlevé enamel candlesticks/lamps, by E. F. Caldwell, in the Renaissance Islamic/Ori...
Bronze
French 19th Century Renaissance Style Three Piece Ormolu Oil Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and high quality French 19th century Renaissance st. three piece ormolu oil lantern. The lantern is raised on a circular Rouge de Verone marble base below three handsom...
Ormolu
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 ...
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Marble and Ormolu Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely decorative and handsome true pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. marble and ormolu lamps signed "F. Barbedienne Paris & F. Levillain". Raised on a mottled Rouge ...
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...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$10,084 / set
Belle Époque Period Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Located in London, GB
These candelabra represent 19th century French design at its most playful and inventive, modelled in gilt bronze in the form of highly stylized dolphins. The candelabra each have sev...
Ormolu, Bronze
$10,800 / set
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most decorative pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. silvered bronze, ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble lamps. Each lamps is raised by a circular mottled Rouge Griotte marble ...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
A French 19th century Renaissance st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and very high quality French 19th century Renaissance st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze chandelier. This impressive twelve arm chandelier is centered around a topie shaped b...
Bronze, Ormolu
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...
Wrought Iron
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze and Marble Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze and black Belgian marble lamps signed F. Barbedienne. Each lamp is raised by an impressive hexagonal black Bel...
Marble, Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Two Arm Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of French 19th century Renaissance two arm ormolu sconces. Each sconce is centered by a finely chased bottom acorn finial. At the center is a handsome and detailed be...
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...
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze and Ormolu Candelabra Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive true pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze and ormolu candelabra lamps. Each six arm lamp is raised by handsome paw f...
Bronze, Ormolu
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...
Bronze, Ormolu
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...
Iron
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze, Fruitwood, and Ormolu Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and unique pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze, ormolu and ebonized Fruitwood lamps. Each lamp is raised by a striking square ebonized Fruitwoo...
Bronze, Ormolu
French 19th Century Renaissance Style Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and large scale true pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze, ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble lamps. Each lamp is raised by a circular mottled Rouge G...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of French 19th Century Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Lamps, signed Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. Patinated Bronze, Ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble candelabra lamps, signed Barbedienne. Each exceptional elect...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze Urns Mounted into Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A remarkable pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze, Rosso Levanto, and black Belgian marble lamps. Each lamp is raised by a black Belgium marble base with fine...
Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu and Marble Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and large scale true pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble lamps. Each lamp is raised by a circular Rouge Griotte marble base with a ...
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and extremely decorative pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. ormolu and silvered bronze lamps. Each lamp is raised by four fine circular mottled feet below handsom...
Bronze, Ormolu
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...
Brass