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Renaissance Furniture

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.

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Style: Renaissance
17th Century Italian Milano Renaissance Period Bone Ivory Ebony Tabletop Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce nearly 400 year old fine quality Italian Lombard ebony rosewood bone and ivory tabletop curiosity cabinet with warm rich beautifully aged patina and interesting provenance. ...
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17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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...
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Early 17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Iron

17th C. Painted Cabinet with Chalk, Graphite Panel Drawings, Turin, Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An incredibly unique find on a hill top Villa in Turin, this cabinet has resided in the same home since its creation and hence is in remarkably good condition. The drawings and pain...
Category

17th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Rare 15th Century Italian Renaissance Tournament Helmet with Original Stand
Located in Doha, QA
An exceptionally rare and evocative 15th-century Gothic Italian (Pisa) tournament helmet, forged entirely in wrought iron, weight 2.9 kg and presented together with its original per...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique 16th Century German Dark Brown oak carved Stollentruhe Trunk or Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
Rare and early German Stollentruhe, dating from around 1620. This compact 17th-century oak chest combines historical significance with visual prese...
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Early 17th Century German Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Steel

Cassettone Italiano in Radica di Noce Stile XVII Secolo Quattro Cassetti 1980s
Located in Milano, MI
Cassettone italiano in Radica di noce e Noce massello, realizzato artigianalmente nel 1980 nello stile lombardo del XVII secolo, con quattro ampi e profondi cassetti definiti da cor...
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Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Hardwood

Spanish Azulejo Tile Arista y Cuenca - Toledo 16th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Early Arista y cuenca tile made in Toledo. Tile decorated in renaissance with stylized flowers was probably made between 1550 and 1575.
Category

16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

18th Large Spanish Dining or Desk Table with Carved Legs and Iron Stretcher
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish refectory desk table with solomonic legs and iron stretcher Original perfect condition Top table in perfect shape. Very heavy piece Between legs 81.10 in
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1790s Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Iron

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.
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16th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Oak

Large French Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large French Two-tier Gilt-Bronze and Crystal French Chandelier. Chandelier features a gracefully scrolled gilt-bronze frame adorned with an opulent cascade of hand-cut crystal prism...
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Late 20th Century French Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Moorish Mudejar Tile, Arista y Cuenca - Sevilla 16th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Rare late 15th or early 16th century Mudejar tile of the so-called ‘Arista’ technique with intricate geometric decoration. Good condition; some chipping to the edges, some wear to ...
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16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Clay, Maiolica

Monumental 'Excalibur Sword' Garden Statue, England, 1900s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental 'Excalibur Sword' Garden Statue England, Circa 1900s This monumental “Excalibur Sword” garden statue, imported from the UK in the 1970s, is a truly extraordinary Renai...
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Early 20th Century English Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Cast Stone, Bronze, Steel

16th Century Italian Pair of Antique Corinthian Capitals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Italian pair of Corinthian Capitals from the Renaissance period, hand carved in limestone. Minor fading, scratches due to age. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1500...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Limestone

Early Antique Engraved Silver Crucifix, Reliquary Cross Box Pendant 17th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE SILVER CRUCIFIX/LATIN CROSS A striking and decorative piece made from continental silver with a central crucifix engraved with a fairly naive depiction of Christ. The centr...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Silver

Rosso Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Category

2010s Italian Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Glass

Fogo Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Rectangular Venetian mirror, made in the strictest Murano tradition, finely hand-engraved on the bands by skilled master engravers. All the elements are assembled with floral element...
Category

2010s Italian Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Glass

Fogo Wall Mirror
$2,024 / 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...
Category

2010s Italian Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Glass

Sagoma Wall Mirror
$1,265 / 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...
Category

2010s Italian Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Glass

Serioso 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. ...
Category

2010s Italian Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Gold Leaf, Gold

Serioso Wall Mirror
$2,059 / item
Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Carved Parlor Settee Loveseat 60"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Italian Neo-Renaissance parlor settee / loveseat / bench, circa 1870s. Made of walnut featuring Neoclassical styling with high relief figural carvings of cherubs / puttis, N...
Category

1870s Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

16th Century Venetian Velvet Panel Pillow
Located in Canterbury, GB
Hand made bespoke pillow A panel of Cisele Velvet . Venetian and dating from second half of 16th century An Ottoman Pomegranate design. The deep pile Magenta silk velvet voided ...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Metallic Thread

Antique Italian Renaissance Raffaellesco Grotteschi Majolica Wall Charger
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning large antique Italian Raffaellesco majolica wall charger / centerpiece, showcasing exceptionally executed handmade and painted design, dating to the 19th century or earlie...
Category

19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Majolica, Paint

Pair SET Antique French Arm Chair Barley Twist Oak Renaissance Lion Fleur De Lis
Located in Shreveport, LA
Pair SET Antique French Arm Chair Barley Twist Oak Renaissance Lion Fleur De Lis. Direct from France, a fabulous pair of antique arm chairs with all the BARLEY TWIST. Barley twist a...
Category

Early 20th Century French Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Ginori Majolica Allegorical Serpent Handled Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning Italian Renaissance style Majolica Allegorical Serpent Handled Vase, Blue-crowned Ginori Mark, Model and Decoration No. 13-88 Provenance Celine Dion Jupiter, Florida Estate ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

"Perseus Rescuing Andromeda" Oil on Canvas Large Old Master Painting
Located in Bradenton, FL
"Perseus Rescuing Andromeda" Masterful Old Master Oil on Canvas Painting, Large size, framed. Painting depicts the dramatic scene from Greek mythology where Perseus, the hero, saves ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Late 19th Century Bronze Box - Putti - Renaissance Style
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful bronze box, decorated in renaissance style with putti and decorative ornaments. The box is in good condition, key is missing. Beautiful colour and patina. Dimensions: ...
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1890s French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

20th Century Limestone Italian Garden Planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An Italian Renaissance-style garden planter or basin in hand-carved limestone with a centered shell and scrolls on either side. It has a heavy top rim and bevels on the bottom. Minor...
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Limestone

Late 19th Century French Henri II Style Walnut Writing Table or Desk with Drawer
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late 19th century French Henri II Renaissance style hand pegged walnut writing table or side table is finished on all sides, allowing it to be placed in the center of a room. It...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Walnut

El Beo 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 with painted sidebands. All assembled with golden crystal elements han...
Category

2010s Italian Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Glass

El Beo Wall Mirror
$2,530 / 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...
Category

2010s Italian Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Glass

Tonda Wall Mirror
$1,604 / item
17th Century Italian Carved Walnut Credenza
Located in Bradenton, FL
17th century Italian Carved Walnut Credenza. Credenza is beautifully crafted featuring intricate woodwork with decorative carvings of mythological creatures and foliage along the doo...
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17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Spanish Azulejo Tiles 'Dos por Tabla' - Arista y Cuenca - Toledo 16th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Set of Spanish tiles of the 'dos por tabla/ type in the Arista y cuenca tile made in Toledo. This particular type was to adorn ceilings. Tile decorated in renaissance with stylized ...
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16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

18th Century Italian Inlaid Walnut Center Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century Italian Wooden Center table. Table features a hexagonal top, double bands of parquetry string inlay and a molded edge. Rococo design features splayed legs adorned with i...
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Wood

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 ...
Category

Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Brass

16th Century Italian Renaissance Carving of a Male Saint
Located in Stamford, CT
16th century Italian carved and polychromed figure of a male saint or prophet with a wonderful presence. Shown holding an open book in his right hand with flames at his feet, mid-16t...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Wood

NVIN0518 Vintage Mahogany Secretary Desk
Located in Annville, PA
A Vintage Mahogany Secretary Desk brought to you by Niagara Furniture. This desk is impressive in both it’s design and scale. Made of beautifully grained mahogany and mahogany veneer...
Category

Late 20th Century Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Ship Model "Sovereign of the Seas " a 17th-century warship of the English Navy
Located in Miami, FL
The Sovereign of the Seas, an early British "First-Rate Ship of the Line" was launched in 1637 and was the most magnificent ship of her era. Designed in 1630s by Phineas Pett, she was the first ship to have three full gun decks, carrying a total of 102 guns, on the orders of King Charles I. No expense was spared in her construction. Renamed the Royal Sovereign when Charles II came to the throne in 1660, she fought in several battles during the second and third Dutch wars between 1666-1673. The nine years war against France broke out in 1689 and the Sovereign of the Seas (Royal Sovereign) was present at the Battles of Beachy Head...
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20th Century English Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Metal

Antique Gothic Renaissance Revival Walnut Rouge Marble Buffet Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Renaissance / Gothic Revival cabinet / sideboard / buffet / bar / server. Made of walnut featuring Rouge marble top with paneled backsplash over two drawers and lower...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Hall Bench Settle Renaissance Carved Oak Cherub Black Forest 1880
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French Hall Bench Settle Renaissance Carved Oak Cherub Black Forest. Direct from France, a beautiful antique French hall bench, large enoug...
Category

1870s French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Oak

19th Century Italian Antique Pair of Renaissance Style Terra Cotta Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Renaissance style very ornate antique Italian terra cotta vases decorated with Caryatides and garlands, in good condition. The bodice of the urns is set on a square base. T...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

19th C. Metallic Embroidered Pillow by MLA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This luxurious pillow features a stunning 19th-century silk panel with intricate metallic embroidery at its center. The antique embroidery displays an ornate floral and vine motif in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Metallic Thread

Antique Italian Renaissance Bambocci Bedroom Set with King Size Bed
Located in Buxton, GB
This Absolutely Magnificent Rare5-piece bedroom set is a fantastic piece of Artwork. The Bedroom features a Fabulous Heavily Carved Bed with Wow Factor Female statues to the Footboar...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Purple & Gold Stardust Salviati Murano Glass Liqueur Goblet, Vintage Italy
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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage French Victorian Renaissance Figural Cherub Musician Metal Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Victorian Renaissance Figural Triple Cherub Musician Metal Table Lamp with Blue/Green and Gold Distress Painted Finish. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 43.5" H (...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Metal

Spanish Azulejo Tile Arista y Cuenca - Toledo 16th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Early Arista y Cuenca tile made in Toledo. Azulejo Toledano. Alhambra tile decorated in renaissance mudejar style geometrical design. Probably made between 1550 and 1575. In very g...
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16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Maiolica

Spanish Azulejo Tile Arista y Cuenca - Toledo 16th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Early Arista y cuenca tile made in Toledo. Tile decorated in renaissance with stylized flowers was probably made between 1550 and 1575.
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16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

18th Century Renaissance Palladio Dining Room Set in blackening wood of walnut
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...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Glass, Pine, Walnut

Italian Renaissance Style Set Dining Room 16 Pieces Walnut Hand-Carved
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FQ58 Period: 19th century Style: Renaissance Dining room of the School of Arts in Monza, 19th century, walnut hand-carved consists of: sideboard showcase with leaded cathedral glass; sideboard with central mirror; console with large mirror; table with 12 chairs lined leather. Measures cm (height, length, depth): sideboard with showcase...
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Leather, Glass, Walnut

Early 20th Century Polished Brass Renaissance Style Inkwell
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An antique ink stand, made of polished brass, completely in Renaissance style, with richly pieced scroll motifs. The inkwell has two removable ink we...
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Early 1900s French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Renaissance Style Bevel Edged Wall Mirror, English, C.1910
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Fabulous brass mirror with aged verdigris patina Can be hung both as a diamond or a square Original mirror plate. The plate is slightly distressed / misty The measurement given is...
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1910s English Vintage Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique French Carved Oak Dolphin Library Table Desk Renaissance Gothic c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French carved oak Dolphin library table desk Renaissance Gothic. Direct from France, an elegant antique French carved ...
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1890s French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Oak

Stone Italian Vessel/Sink, circa 1900s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved Italian marble basin with a circular shape with a thick, sturdy rim and four symmetrical protrusions that could have been used for lifting or securing the piece. The interior...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Stone

Pair of Authentic Mariano Fortuny Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of pillows featuring a Fortuny fabric, known for their luxurious, hand-printed designs with a distinctive Venetian style. It is one of Fortuny's classic styles that often showc...
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1940s Italian Vintage Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Cotton

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...
Category

2010s Italian Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Glass

Groppo Wall Mirror
$3,669 / item
Renaissance Style Patinated BronzeTrifid Brazier w. Lion Heads Paw Feet, C. 1900
Located in Germantown, MD
A Renaissance Style Patinated Brass Trifid Brazier with Lion Heads and Paw Feet, Circa 1900s Measures 10.5 in diameter" , 23" in height  
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Bronze

16th Century Venetian Silk Velvet Fragment
Located in Canterbury, GB
A large fragment of Venetian Silk Velvet Dating from late 16th Century One silk selvage edge present Study / document piece. Historic time worn appeal. Please study photographs ...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Silk, Velvet

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...
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Antique French Renaissance Revival Walnut Buffet Cabinet Cupboard Hutch 94"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Renaissance / Henry II style walnut buffet a deux corps / vaisselier / cupboard / cabinet / hutch featuring Neoclassical carved figural / acanthus / floral theme. The...
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Late 19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Large Pair of English Renaissance Repousse Brass Candlesticks.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Large Pair of English Renaissance Repousse Brass Candlesticks. Seventeenth century English embossed brass candlesticks from about 1650. This rare pair of beautifully created candle ...
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17th Century English Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Brass

Renaissance furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Renaissance furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Renaissance furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Sinke & Van Tongeren, Albrecht Dürer, and Castelli. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $35 and tops out at $3,217,683 while the average work can sell for $6,828.

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