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.
16th Century Flemish Tapestry
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A magnificent Biblical tapestry in wool and silk likely made in the Flemish weaving center of Oudenaarde. With a history of tapestry production dating to 1368, the city created some of the finest tapestries of late Medieval and Renaissance Europe that were widely sought after across the continent. The 16th century...
Wool, Silk
16th Century Antique Flemish Tapestry. 11 ft 4 inx12 ft 10in
Located in New York, NY
16th Century Antique Flemish King Solomon Tapestry, Country Of Origin: Belgium, Circa Date: 16th Century. Size: 11 ft 4 in x 12 ft 10 in (3.45 m x 3.91 m)
Wool, Silk
16th Century Antique Flemish Tapestry. 10 ft 8 inx 11 ft 3in
Located in New York, NY
16th Century Antique Flemish Silk And Wool Biblical Scene Tapestry, Country Of Origin: Belgium, Circa Date: 16th Century. Size: 10 ft 8 in x 11 ft 3 in (3.25 m x 3.43 m)
Wool, Silk
Magnificent 17th-Century Gobelin Tapestry – “Landscape with Peacocks”
Located in Berlin, DE
This exquisite Gobelin tapestry, titled “Landscape with Peacocks,” is a captivating example of late-17th-century European textile artistry. Woven with remarkable finesse, it presents...
Wool
1950's Italian Tapestry Swan in the Lake, Renaissance Style Wall Hanging
Located in Dallas, TX
74749 Vintage Italian Tapestry Swan in the Lake, 03'05 x 05'11. This exquisite vintage Italian jacquard-woven tapestry, titled "Verdure with Pine Tree and Swans," gracefully captures...
Wool
$9,520Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Dutch Renaissance and European Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52452 Antique Persian Malayer rug with Dutch Renaissance and European style. With architectural elements of curved lines and a subdued color scheme, this hand knotted wool antique Pe...
Wool
16th Century Antique Flemish Tapestry. 10 ft 2 in x10 ft 9in
Located in New York, NY
16th Century Antique Flemish Silk And Wool Tapestry, Country Of Origin: Belgium, Circa Date: 16th Century. Size: 10 ft 2 in x 10 ft 9 in (3.1 m x 3.28 m)
Wool, Silk
The Venetian Minuet Reverie: A Rococo Tapestry Masterpiece of Carnival Splendor
By Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Located in Dallas, TX
72967 Vintage French Tapestry Inspired by The Minuet Carnival Scene, 05'07 x 07'01. The Venetian Minuet Reverie: A Rococo Tapestry Masterpiece of Carnival Splendor. An ode to cultivated indulgence, this vintage Venetian tapestry...
Canvas
Luxury Savonnerie Wool Black / Black Area Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Based on an original Asmara painting by Elizabeth Moisan inspired by a 14th century Tuscan villa. Yellow-green leaves and flowers, in shades of garnet, r...
Wool
Flemish Armorial Tapestry, Late 16th Century, Renaissance
Located in Vienna, AT
A Flemish armorial tapestry. Late 16th century, possibly Spanish Woven in wools, depicting the arms of the Abbasid dynasty, combined with those of ...
Cotton
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Persian Design Pakistani Area Rug with Medieval Renaissance Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74746, vintage Persian design Pakistani Area rug with Medieval Renaissance style. With ornate details adding timeless elegance and a sense of history, this hand knotted wool vintage ...
Wool
$11,753Sale Price / item|20% Off
Djoharian Collection Polonaise Rug Silk and Wool Antique Persian Isfahan Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Djoharian Collection Polonaise Rug Silk and Wool Antique Persian Isfahan Design A beautiful new and made to order Polonaise carpet, hand knotted using finest Chinese mulberry silk and Tibetan Highland Wool. The design features typical elements of the Persian Safavid...
Wool, Silk
Zabihi Collection Red Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rose Flower Rug
Located in New York, NY
An elegant floral Turkish Ghiordes rug with flower bouquets running through a strawberry red ground and tan border. Measures: 3'10" x 5'4".
Wool
Zabihi Collection Red Antique Turkish Ghiordes Wide Early 20th Century Runner
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Turkish Ghiordes Wide size floral runner Details rug no. j2824 size 4' 3" x 10' 11" (130 x 333 cm) rug type Ghiordes
Wool
Rugs On Net Antique Green Geometric Holbein Design Ukrainian Wool Rug Carpet
By Hans Holbein
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Hans Holbein Design Ukrainian Pile Carpet ( 6'3" x 9' - 191 x 274 ) Antique Ukrainian Ukraine Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1890s. This exceptional example of Eastern Europe...
Wool
Vintage Savonnerie Style Rug. 14 ft 4 in x 17 ft 8 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Elegant Large Vintage Classic Renaissance Savonnerie Style Rug, Country of Origin: India, Circa date: Vintage . Size: 14 ft 4 in x 17 ...
Wool
Renaissance Aubusson Savonnerie Style European Hand Knotted Design Rug Djoharian
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Large sized 10 x 13 ft Renaissance Aubusson Savonnerie style European hand knotted Area rug This large hand knotted wool rug sho...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Red Antique Turkish Ghiordes Flower Power Rug
Located in New York, NY
An elegant floral Turkish Ghiordes rug from the 20th century Measures: 3'10" x 6'
Wool
Vintage Indian Savonnerie Rug, Timeless Elegance Meets Renaissance Heritage
By Savonnerie
Located in Dallas, TX
78688 Vintage French Savonnerie Style Rug, 09'02 x 12'00. This hand-knotted wool vintage Pakistani Savonnerie style rug is a testament to the fusion of artistic traditions. At its he...
Wool
The Historical Pathway: A Vintage Tribal Masterpiece of Mid-Century Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
53877 Extra-Long Vintage Persian Malayer Rug Runner, 03'02 x 21'00. Antique Persian Malayer rug runners are long, narrow hand-knotted wool rugs prized for their age, intricate design...
Wool
English Renaissance Style Tapestry with Noblemen
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance style horizontal tapestry of seated English Lord with standing noblemen and other figures.
Flemish Aubusson Tapestry, circa 1850
Located in Berlin, DE
This charming mid-19th-century Flemish tapestry, woven in the celebrated Aubusson manner, captures a romantic pastoral scene rendered in exquisitely balanced colours. At its centre, a young couple engages in gentle conversation amid an idyllic landscape, framed by lush foliage, classical ruins and a sculptural urn that subtly evokes the artistic refinement of the period. The weaver’s mastery is evident in the delicate modelling of the figures, the soft transitions of colour in the sky and hills, and the richly detailed floral accents that enliven the entire composition. The palette is particularly striking: soft blues and sage greens merge gracefully with warm ochres, coral reds and dusty rose tones, creating a harmony that both soothes and captivates the viewer. The tapestry’s border, entwined with flowing ribbons and blossoms, adds a further sense of elegance and frames the narrative with graceful rhythm. Time has imparted its own history to the piece. The upper area shows visible damage, a testament to its age and authenticity, yet the tapestry as a whole retains its enchanting presence and remarkable decorative power. Its colours remain vibrant, and the scene continues to radiate the charm and poetic idealism so characteristic of 19th-century tapestry art. Displayed on a wall or incorporated into an interior of classical taste, this Flemish Aubusson tapestry...
Wool
New Transitional Damask Scroll Rug with Soft Earth-Tone Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
80191 New Transitional Damask Rug, 08'00 x 09'09. Emanating modern renaissance syle with incredible detail and texture, this transitional damask rug is a captivating vision of wove...
Wool
The Gilded Parterre: An Antique European Masterpiece of Courtly Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
77078 Antique European Garden Rug, 10’08 x 10’10. The Gilded Parterre: An Antique European Masterpiece of Courtly Elegance. Woven in an era when refinement shaped every detail of int...
Wool
Traditional Floral Brown and Red Hallway Runner Rug - Rosalynn by Joseph Carini
Located in New York, NY
Rosalynn embodies a sophisticated floral and traditional pattern, both contemporary and timelessly classic. This runner hand knotted in wool, designed by Joseph Carini is shown in 3’...
Wool
Luxury Savonnerie Wool Gold / Beige Area Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A medieval silk brocade with Saffavid and Andalusian influences inspired this saffron ground and amber tonal border. This hand made cut and loop pile rug...
Wool
Luxury Savonnerie Wool Ivory / Ivory Area Rug 7'11"x9'10"
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Based on an original Asmara painting inspired by a Tuscan hillside covered with olive groves, cypresses, wildflowers and goldenrod bushes. This handmade cut and loop pile rug...
Wool
Luxury Savonnerie Wool Ivory / Ivory Area Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Based on an original Asmara painting inspired by a Tuscan Hillside covered with olive groves, cypresses, wildflowers and goldenrod bushes. This handmade cut and loop pile rug...
Wool
$25,995Sale Price|42% Off
H 132 in W 96 in D 0.05 in
17th Century French Aubusson Mythological Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson mythological tapestry from the 17th century, depicting the Spartan king, Menelaus, seated at left, sending his brother...
Wool
Antique 17th Century Flemish Tapestry 7'11" X 5'9"
Located in Los Angeles, US
A wall hanging tapestry, simply put, is a textile specifically designed and woven to portray an artistic scene with the intent of hanging it on a wall. Antique tapestries, those that...
Wool, Cotton
$19,995
H 99 in W 121 in D 0.05 in
Antique 18th Century Flemish Biblical Tapestry, with Queen Esther & Ahashverosh
Located in New York, NY
An antique 18th century Flemish Biblical tapestry, size 8'3 H x 10'1 W. This period European tapestry depicts a climactic moment from the Biblical account of the Purim story, with Queen Esther...
Wool, Silk
$924
H 45.67 in W 36.62 in D 0.28 in
Nice French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry « Romance of the Rose »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Exquisite Aubusson-style mid century tapestry featuring a captivating medieval design. A magnificent tapestry depicting the Romance of the Rose, an iconic work of medieval literatur...
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
17th Century French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson verdure landscape tapestry from the 17th century, featuring a paradisiacal vision of a remote cottage with a beautiful waterfall placed within a lush lakeside setti...
Wool
$1,492
H 37.8 in W 53.15 in D 0.28 in
Pretty vintage Aubusson style Jacquard tapestry medieval design “the view”
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of "La Dame à la Licorne" titled “The view”– a beautiful late 20th-century tapestry echoing the 15th-century masterpiece at the Cluny Museum in Paris. Woven wi...
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
16th Century Brussels Tapestry 5981y
Located in Los Angeles, US
16th Century Brussels Tapestry Great condition beautiful color and design
Wool
Antique 16th Century Flemish Tapestry 3'1" X 1'3"
Located in Los Angeles, US
A wall hanging tapestry, simply put, is a textile specifically designed and woven to portray an artistic scene with the intent of hanging it on a wall. Antique tapestries, those that...
Wool, Cotton
French 16th Century Antique Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This 16th century Aubusson (French) tapestry is remarkably still vibrant and in wonderful antique condition. Its original border is completely intact and designed with florals, folia...
Tapestry
17th Century Brussels Mythological Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A Brussels mythological tapestry from the first half of the 17th century, woven by Peter van den Berghen, depicting an interior scene from the st...
Wool
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 116 in W 115 in D 0.5 in
Late 16th Century Flemish Wool Tapestry, Game Park Scene, Fragment
Located in Port Washington, NY
This magnificent tapestry was woven in Flanders during the middle of the European Renaissance, in the late 1500s. At this time, Flanders was creating some of the best textiles in the world, and many of the rich wooded scenes with animals and hunting motifs began to appear. Tapestries subjects were thick forests and park lands, hunting scenes filled with deer, birds, exotic animals, and even mythological creatures. These were later referred to as Game Park tapestries...
Wool
$48,000
H 60 in W 55 in D 1 in
Antique 16th Century Navy Blue and Gold Flemish Renaissance Biblical Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A Flemish Renaissance Biblical Tapestry 16th century In an open architectural setting, the central crowned and enthroned female figure flanked by three handmaidens, a fourth to the left urging a boy towards a kneeling woman on the right with an apple in her right hand, on the left a wooded landscape with a man walking in the distance, a man striking another over the head in the mid-ground, and a man, a woman, and a handmaiden approaching the scene in the foreground, on the right a man gesturing while others flee up a staircase and out of the scene, within a flower and fruit cluster surround punctuated along the top and bottom edges by balustrades and sphinxes, and along the sides by a figure, a mask, and a beaded and crowned man...
Tapestry, Silk, Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78728 Extra-Long Antique Persian Malayer Rug Runner, 02'08 x 20'00. Persian Malayer rugs, originating from Malayer in western Iran, are celebrated for their rich history, intricate d...
Wool
Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug Inspired by Lorenzo Lotto
By Lorenzo Lotto
Located in Dallas, TX
53570 Zeki Muren vintage Turkish Sivas rug with Modern Renaissance style 07'10 x 10'03. Drawing inspiration from Zeki Muren and the Venetian painter, Lorenzo Lotto...
Wool
Antique Belgian Tapestry. Size: 8 ft x 9 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Marvelous Antique Belgian Tapestry, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Belgium, Circa date: 16th century. Size: 8 ft x 9 ft 6 in (2.44 m ...
Wool
Antique Rugs French Savonnerie Circular Carpet Beige Area Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
This fine wool rug is an antique Savonnerie rug. Savonnerie rugs were produced in the Savonnerie factory, an old converted soap factory, in Paris in the early 1620s. The rugs were originally constructed for the King's palaces and to be given as royal gifts. The factory went on to produce pieces throughout the 17th, 18th and 19th century for the french courts and government buildings. The grand wool rugs are traditionally woven with floral and architectural renaissance concepts and designs. This unique circular Savonnerie rug features a cream background with a decorative floral design, symmetrically woven to suit the circular shape. This piece is sure to uplift any modern or classic home interior with its unique french antique feel. Constructed in the 1880s with fine organic wool and cotton that would have been dyed with organic techniques used in rug construction for generations. This piece is in good condition, ready for use in any room. Antique rugs French Savonnerie circular carpet...
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Gianni Versace Modern Wool Silk Rug
Located in New York, NY
Room size formal Rug with a unique motif designed by the late Gianni Versace formerly from the Roubeni collection. He had a few rugs similar to this in his home in Miami beach Florid...
Wool, Silk
Sold
W 96 in L 107 in
Vintage Pakistani Jaldar Design Bokhara Rug with Modern Gothic Renaissance Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77492 vintage Pakistani Jaldar Design Bokhara rug with modern Gothic Renaissance style. Well-balanced symmetry meets modern Renaissance style with Medieval Gothic vibes in this hand ...
Wool
Luxury Savonnerie Wool Brown / Brown Area Rug 8'1"x9'8"
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Algarve is based on an original Asmara painting inspired by 19th century Portuguese needlepoint embroideries. Lyrical vines with Caribbean blue, persimmon and burnt tangerine flowers rest on a dark olive ground. The colors are based on dried flowers our owner purchased in a Tuscan palazzo. Combining ancient Savonnerie dyeing and weaving methods with a loop weave invented by Asmara, this cut and loop pile rug...
Wool
Luxury Savonnerie Wool Beige / Rose Area Rug 8'x10'
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Based on an original Asmara painting by Elizabeth Moisan inspired by antique French Savonnerie rugs and the exuberant colors in the paintings of Jean Honoré Fragonard, (1732-1806). T...
Wool
Vintage Indian Rug with Traditional Persian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76700, Vintage Indian Rug with Traditional Persian Style. With large scale ornate details adding timeless elegance and a sense of history, this hand-knotted wool vintage traditional ...
Wool
New Polonaise Rug Silk and Wool Antique Isfahan Design Bespoke Sizes
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful new and made to order Polonaise carpet, hand knotted using finest Chinese mulberry silk and Tibetan Highland Wool. The design features typical elements of the Persian...
Wool, Silk
Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Rug with Garden Compartment Design
Located in Dallas, TX
75270 Vintage Persian Bakhtiari rug with Garden Compartment Design and Venetian Renaissance. This hand knotted wool vintage Persian Bakhtiari rug features a traditional modern garden...
Wool
Vintage Belgian Venetian Scene Wall Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
74926 Vintage Belgian Venetian Tapestry, 02'03 x 03'02. This exquisite handwoven wool tapestry captures the charm and elegance of Venice in the Victo...
Wool