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.
$2,900 / 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
$1,745 / 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
$2,525 / 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
$3,385 / 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
$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
$1,910 / item
Chitarra Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
This original Venetian mirror is made in the strictest Murano tradition with rich bands carefully engraved by hand. All assembled with crystal and black elements handmade in the Mura...
Glass
$2,210 / 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
$4,275 / item
Spiga Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Precious rectangular Venetian mirror, made in the strictest Murano tradition, with central mosaic and finely hand-engraved bands. All the elements are assembled with floral elements ...
Glass
$3,100 / item
Tola Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror with antiqued frame and carefully hand-engraved decorations according to the Murano tradition. All glass elements are finished with grinding on the edges. The mirror ...
Glass
$7,580 / 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
$5,165 / item
Fogo Glass Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Rectangular Venetian mirror, crafted in the most rigorous glassmaking tradition, finely hand-engraved on the bands by skilled master engravers. All elements are assembled with floral...
Glass
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
Sterling Silver Leaf Celestial Convex Verre Eglomise Mirror by Troy Stafford
Located in San Francisco, CA
A sculptural celestial convex mirror by artist Troy Stafford, handcrafted using traditional water-gilding and verre églomisé techniques with sterling silver leaf. The circular compos...
Silver Leaf
19th Century Neo-Renaissance Mirror, Dark Walnut Wood, French Design
Located in High Point, NC
This piece makes its impression through dark walnut, paneled column. Originating in France during 19th Century, it shows the construction techniques typical of the time. Crafted prim...
Glass, Walnut
$5,055 / item
Groppo Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Precious octagonal Venetian mirror, made in the strictest Murano tradition. Finely hand-engraved on the elements of the upper crest and on the bands, it is assembled with numerous fl...
Glass
Italian Venetian Murano Octagonal Etched Wall Mirrors
Located in Queens, NY
2 Italian Venetian Murano (modern) octagonal shaped wall mirror with a frame composed of 3 narrow panels of reverse etched floral design beveled glass (PRICED EACH)
Glass
$7,065 / item
El Longo Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Classic rectangular Venetian mirror, made in the strictest Murano tradition with rich bands carefully engraved by hand. All assembled with golden crystal elements handmade in the Mur...
Glass
Seguso Italian Venetian Murano Etched Glass Wall Mirrors
By Seguso
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Murano (modern) rectangular wall mirrors with etched scroll design glass frames with a narrow mirrored inside border. (SEGUSO) (NOTE: 2 similar: VTP1691)
Glass
$3,055 / item
Laguna Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition with carefully hand-engraved bands. All assembled with golden crystal elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame wi...
Glass
$4,010 / item
Rosette Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Precious Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Finely hand-engraved on the corner elements, it is assembled with numerous floral elements in crystal and pink handma...
Crystal, Gold
$18,550 / item
Italian Venetian Murano Etched Paneled Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
2 Italian Venetian Murano (modern) wall mirrors with nine rectangular panels and etched floral and scroll design border with gold applied glass flowers and spindle trim. (PRICED EACH)
Glass
$2,045 / 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
$3,975 / item
Finetto Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Precious rectangular Venetian mirror, made in the most rigorous Murano tradition, finely hand-engraved with precious decorations on all side elements. It is assembled with numerous c...
Glass
$3,025 / item
Campana Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
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 Murano furna...
Glass
Black Walnut Celestial Convex Mirror with 22K Gold Leaf by Troy Stafford
Located in San Francisco, CA
**Hand-Carved Black Walnut Celestial Convex Verre Églomisé Mirror with 22 Karat Gold Leaf by Troy Stafford** This intimate little celestial looking glass by artist Troy Stafford is ...
Gold Leaf
$4,765 / item
Serioso Glass Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Precious rectangular Venetian mirror, made in the most rigorous Murano tradition. Finely hand-engraved on all elements, the external bands are painted with special colors for glass. ...
Crystal, Gold, Gold Leaf
$2,580 / item
Retangoo 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 assembled with numerous floral elements in crystal and g...
Glass
$3,975 / 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
$2,870 / item
Ghiri Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Classic oval 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 gold cry...
Glass
$4,165 / item
Bea Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Elegant Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition with a crest and a rich frame carefully engraved by hand. All assembled with golden crystal elements handmade in the Mu...
Glass
$1,830 / item
Ottagono Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Original octagonal Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition, with rich antique bands carefully engraved by hand. All assembled with crystal / blue elements...
Glass
18th Century Italian Renaissance Altar Chapel Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Mirror frame made from 17th-18th Century or earlier panel paintings created as part of larger altar pieces as devotional works during the Italian Renaissance, Such panels would be c...
Mirror, Wood
20th Century Venetian Murano Glass Flowers Octagonal Mirror
Located in Puglia, Puglia
It is a delightful classic Venetian mirror with a frame formed by rods and crystal curls, the engravings that adorn this luxurious mirror have been completely handmade, and the finis...
Murano Glass
A Tuscan Gilt and Polychrome Neo-Classical Mirror, Italian Circa 1760
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A very impressive Tuscan gilt and polychrome painted Neo-Classical mirror, Italian circa 1760 Height: 173 cm Width: 140 cm Depth: 13 cm Provenance: Old Australian Collection acquir...
Hardwood
$16,500 / item
Italian Venetian Wall Mirror with Cut Corner Top
Located in Queens, NY
2 Italian Murano rectangular wall mirrors with cut out top corners and a frame composed of 3 narrow panels of etched floral & scroll design beveled glass (PRICED EACH)
Glass
$12,555 / item
Baruffa Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Precious octagonal Venetian mirror, made in the most rigorous Murano tradition, finely hand-engraved with precious decorations on all side elements. It is assembled with numerous cry...
Glass
Italian Murano Etched Wall Mirror, Floral Design, 17th Century
Located in Queens, NY
3 Italian Murano wall mirror with nine rectangular panels and etched floral and scroll design border with applied gold glass flowers and spindle trim (PRICED EACH) Glass rod has hai...
Glass
Giltwood Renaissance-style Florentine Mirror, prob. 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large giltwood mirror with carved leaf and shell ornaments in a Florentine style. Modern Mirror Pane.
Glass, Wood
$3,055 / item
Risso Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Classic oval 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 gold cry...
Glass
$5,230 / 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
$3,975 / item
Florida Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Precious oval Venetian mirror, made in the most rigorous Murano tradition. Finely hand-engraved on all elements, it is assembled with numerous floral elements in gold crystal, handma...
Crystal, Gold
$3,975 / item
A Toki Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Elegant Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition with rich bands carefully engraved by hand. All assembled with golden crystal elements handmade in the Murano furnaces....
Glass
Dutch Brass and Ebonized Wood Mirror
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Dutch Brass and Ebonized Wood Mirror. Mirror features an ebonized wood frame adorned with intricate gilt-brass appliques. The mirror showcases an elaborate crest of scro...
Brass
$11,415 / item
Dogal Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Precious-shaped Venetian mirror, made in the most rigorous Murano tradition, finely hand engraved with precious decorations on all elements. It is assembled with numerous floral elem...
Glass
$14,210 / item
Primo Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Precious rectangular Venetian mirror, made in the most rigorous Murano tradition, finely hand-engraved with precious decorations on all the ground elements on the edges. It is assemb...
Glass
19th Century French Hand-Carved Wall Mirror, Renaissance Style
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A 19th Century French Carved Mirror The oval glass inserted into a mixed wooden frame adorned with finely carved applications, the whole with leaves. Further carved elements include...
Hardwood, Glass
12K Gold Leaf Ginkgo Convex Verre Eglomise Mirror by Troy Stafford
Located in San Francisco, CA
**12 Karat Gold Leaf Ginkgo Convex Verre Églomisé Mirror by Troy Stafford** This exquisite handmade convex mirror by artist Troy Stafford combines the timeless elegance of tradition...
Gold Leaf
$4,790 / item
Baetto Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Elegant Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition with rich bands carefully engraved by hand. All assembled with crystal elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden...
Glass
Italian Designer, Renaissance, Large Wall Mirror, Oil Gilded, Carved Wood, 1890s
Located in Stamford, CT
Over the Mantle or Wall Mirror, Oil Gilded, Italian Renaissance Style, Heavily Carved A once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire a monumental wall, console or over the mantle mirro...
Mirror, Wood
17th C. Italian Ebonized Fruitwood Mirror 19th C. Mercury Glass Interior Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
17th C. Italian Ebonized Fruitwood Mirror, 19th C. Mercury Glass Interior Mirror H: 38.5 D: 1.5 W: 35 in.
Fruitwood
$5,580 / item
Cappeo Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
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 Murano furna...
Glass
$11,855 / item
Tramonto Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Precious octagonal Venetian mirror, made in the strictest Murano tradition. Finely hand-engraved on antiqued elements, the Tramonto wall mirror is assembled with numerous floral elem...
Glass
$6,970 / item
Mosaico Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Important rectangular Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition with a crest and a rich frame carefully engraved by hand on an antiqued glass. The central mosaic embelli...
Glass
Sterling Silver Leaf Celestial Rabbit Verre Eglomise Mirror by Troy Stafford
Located in San Francisco, CA
A striking horizontal verre églomisé mirror by artist Troy Stafford, handcrafted using traditional water-gilding techniques and sterling silver leaf. Its gently arched silhouette and...
Silver Leaf
Sterling Silver Leaf Serpent Verre Eglomise Mirror with Shelf by Troy Stafford
Located in San Francisco, CA
A mysterious, hand-gilded verre églomisé mirror by artist Troy Stafford, featuring a smoky reflective surface, sterling silver leaf, and an evocative sgraffito design of serpents win...
Silver Leaf
French 18th Century Foxed Mirror in Carved Wooden Frame
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning 18th Century Foxed Mirror in Carved Wooden Frame. This mirror is known for its elaborate carvings and intricate details, featuring motifs like flowers, scrolls, birds and ch...
Wood
Large 17th Century Spanish Mirror In Polychrome Wood
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb and rare 17th century Spanish mirror in polychrome wood This is a niche that has been transformed into a mirror Very beautiful carv...
Fruitwood
$2,895
Tara Mirror
By Tara Shaw, Century Furniture
Located in New Orleans, LA
The Italian plaster cartouche oval mirror, inspired by 16thcentury Italian exterior windows, embodies the Renaissance period's architectural and decorative innovations. During this e...
Mirror, Plaster, Resin
Antique Christian VIII Mirror Made In Mahogany From 1860s
Located in Lejre, DK
The antique Christian VIII mahogany mirror from the 1860s is an enchanting piece of furniture history that exudes true elegance and timeless beauty. Thi...
Mahogany
Antique Italian Renaissance Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Italian Renaissance Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror will make a timeless style statement in any room! The generously sized frame is completely carved all around with acanthus fo...
Mirror, Giltwood