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Renaissance Armchairs

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
Set of an Italian Renaissance Walnut Armchair and Pair of Chairs
Set of an Italian Renaissance Walnut Armchair and Pair of Chairs

Set of an Italian Renaissance Walnut Armchair and Pair of Chairs

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This stunning set of an armchair and a pair of chairs is all made in solid walnut. This is an Italian Renaissance work. 17th century.

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Early 1700s French Antique Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Continental Renaissance Style Savonarola Chair
19th Century Continental Renaissance Style Savonarola Chair

19th Century Continental Renaissance Style Savonarola Chair

Located in Houston, TX

19th Century Continental Renaissance Style Savonarola chair. Handsome antique Continental Renaissance style walnut Savroarola chair, side chair, armchair or throne chair. This beautifully carved Gothic style chair...

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Mid-19th Century European Antique Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Suede

Set of Four Italian Walnut Savonarola Armchairs
Set of Four Italian Walnut Savonarola Armchairs

Set of Four Italian Walnut Savonarola Armchairs

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Set of four Italian walnut Savonarola armchairs ORIGIN : FLORENCE, ITALY PERIOD : LATE 15TH CENTURY - EARLY 16TH CENTURY Measures: height : 102 cm 40.15 inches, height : 93 cm 36.61 inches length : 68 cm 26.77 inches, length : 68 cm 26.77 inches depth : 55 cm 21.65 inches, depth : 50 cm 19.68 inches Walnut Very good condition This movable Italian seat from the late 15th century descents from the roman curule seat. It took the name of sedia Savonarola...

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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Armchairs

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Walnut

French Renaissance Carved Walnut Armchair
French Renaissance Carved Walnut Armchair

French Renaissance Carved Walnut Armchair

Located in Woodbury, CT

This regal seat dates to the 16th century. The square seat and back contrasted by the blocked barley twist turnings that comprise the arms legs and stretcher. Well-carved recumbent l...

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16th Century French Antique Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Walnut

Italian Renaissance Walnut Throne Chair
Italian Renaissance Walnut Throne Chair

Italian Renaissance Walnut Throne Chair

Located in Queens, NY

19th century Italian Renaissance style walnut cardinal's throne chair with shell design canopy and column supports.

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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Renaissance Style Chair
19th Century Renaissance Style Chair

19th Century Renaissance Style Chair

Located in Houston, TX

19th century Renaissance style chair. Handsome antique Continental Renaissance style or Gothic style walnut Savonarola chair, throne chair, si...

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19th Century European Antique Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Spanish Renaissance Style Carved Wooden Armchairs
Pair of Spanish Renaissance Style Carved Wooden Armchairs

Pair of Spanish Renaissance Style Carved Wooden Armchairs

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Impressive pair of Spanish Renaissance–style armchairs, crafted in solid wood and richly decorated with hand-carved geometric and floral motifs inspired by 16th-century Spanish Renai...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

French Regence Red Velvet Throne Chair
French Regence Red Velvet Throne Chair

French Regence Red Velvet Throne Chair

Located in Queens, NY

French Regence style (19th Cent) gilt throne chair with carved back crest and stretcher with red velvet upholstery

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19th Century Antique Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

French 16th Century early Baroque Oak Barrel-Back Seat
French 16th Century early Baroque Oak Barrel-Back Seat

French 16th Century early Baroque Oak Barrel-Back Seat

Located in Troy, NY

Tall, unusual and conceptual chair of half-round paneled form, The seat can be lifted on hinges forming a misericord supported by a fluted console. A a...

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16th Century French Antique Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Neo-Renaissance-Style Armchairs, circa 1860, 19th Century.
Pair of Neo-Renaissance-Style Armchairs, circa 1860, 19th Century.

Pair of Neo-Renaissance-Style Armchairs, circa 1860, 19th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of Neo-Renaissance-style armchairs, circa 1860, 19th century. Pair of carved walnut armchairs, circa 1860, Neo-Renaissance style, featuring putti and foliage motifs, with exqui...

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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Fauteuil Curule En Fer Forgé Et Bronze
Fauteuil Curule En Fer Forgé Et Bronze

Fauteuil Curule En Fer Forgé Et Bronze

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Superbe fauteuil curule en fer forgé et bronze Très élégante fauteuil en fer forgé de belle qualité. Il est décoré de toupilles et boules en bronze dorées. De plus les deux accotoir...

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Early 20th Century French Renaissance Armchairs

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Wrought Iron

Danish Renaissance Handcrafted Armchair of Solid Oak with New Sheepskin 1940s
Danish Renaissance Handcrafted Armchair of Solid Oak with New Sheepskin 1940s

Danish Renaissance Handcrafted Armchair of Solid Oak with New Sheepskin 1940s

By Axel Einar Hjorth, Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Danish handcrafted armchair of solid oak, made in the 1940´s by a Danish cabinetmaker. The sculptural chair is richly hand-carved mounted with french cane in the middle piece of the ...

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1940s Danish Vintage Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Antique Spanish Renaissance Style Throne Arm Chair
Antique Spanish Renaissance Style Throne Arm Chair

Antique Spanish Renaissance Style Throne Arm Chair

Located in Sheffield, MA

This Spanish walnut throne chair with a large wide seat made circa 1700. Made from well carved but simply done walnut the chair is centered on a leather covered seat and back with large antique nail heads...

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17th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Renaissance Armchair, Italy, Second Half of the 17th Century
Renaissance Armchair, Italy, Second Half of the 17th Century

Renaissance Armchair, Italy, Second Half of the 17th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Renaissance armchair out of walnut, seat and backrest are covered with a brown leather and riveted. The chair stands on straight square legs that are connected on each side. The stra...

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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Renaissance "Chayère" Chair
Renaissance "Chayère" Chair

Renaissance "Chayère" Chair

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This chayère chair of beautiful proportions stands on a rectangular box base enriched by vermiculure motifs executed in flat-plane. This base is topped by a moulding of strong gadroo...

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16th Century French Antique Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Spanish Renaissance Revival Carved Savonarola Chairs, Early 20th Century
Pair of Spanish Renaissance Revival Carved Savonarola Chairs, Early 20th Century

Pair of Spanish Renaissance Revival Carved Savonarola Chairs, Early 20th Century

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Beautiful pair of Spanish Renaissance Revival Savonarola chairs, crafted in solid wood and richly carved with scrolling vegetal motifs. The iconic X-frame silhouette, inspired by med...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Armchairs

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Hardwood, Oak

19th C Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Figural Needlepoint Throne Arm Chair
19th C Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Figural Needlepoint Throne Arm Chair

19th C Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Figural Needlepoint Throne Arm Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

19th C Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Figural Needlepoint Throne Arm Chair. Item features figural needlepoint back and seat, flower and scroll work carved frame, tall stately back...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Renaissance Armchairs

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Walnut

19th Century Barely Twist Butternut Arm Chair with Carved Lions Heads
19th Century Barely Twist Butternut Arm Chair with Carved Lions Heads

19th Century Barely Twist Butternut Arm Chair with Carved Lions Heads

Located in Louisville, KY

A chair like this doesn't come along everyday. With its unique white walnut barley twist frame and arms that terminate at the hand rest with hand-carved resting lions, this piece is ...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Early 18th Century Hand Carved with Figures Italian Renaissance Armchair
Early 18th Century Hand Carved with Figures Italian Renaissance Armchair

Early 18th Century Hand Carved with Figures Italian Renaissance Armchair

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous hand carved armchair with Figures carved on each arm post. Detailed and all mortise and tenon construction with wood pegs locking it tightly together. Flat back panel with a...

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1750s Italian Antique Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique portuguese armchair, late 18th / early 19th century
Antique portuguese armchair, late 18th / early 19th century

Antique portuguese armchair, late 18th / early 19th century

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

Spectacular portuguese armchair in carved wood. Late 18th / early 19th century. Solid wooden structure and beautiful carved with lots of details. The original fabric is torn on the s...

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Early 19th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Armchairs

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Wood

Armchair in Green Fabric with Wood Carvings from 1920s.
Armchair in Green Fabric with Wood Carvings from 1920s.

Armchair in Green Fabric with Wood Carvings from 1920s.

Located in Lejre, DK

Embrace the Timeless Renaissance Charm - 1920s Green Upholstered Armchair Step into a world of exquisite craftsmanship and timeless beauty with this captivating armchair inspired by...

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1920s Danish Vintage Renaissance Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Italian Renaissance-Style Walnut Armchair
Italian Renaissance-Style Walnut Armchair

Italian Renaissance-Style Walnut Armchair

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

Italian Renaissance-Style Walnut Armchair (18th/19th Century), Italy This exquisite armchair, crafted in the Italian Renaissance style, is a true testament to timeless design and m...

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Early 1800s Italian Antique Renaissance Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Carved Walnut Pair of Throne Chairs
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Carved Walnut Pair of Throne Chairs

Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Carved Walnut Pair of Throne Chairs

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Impressive rare pair of throne chairs in perfect Italian Renaissance style, late 19th century. Made of solid walnut wood. The finely carved wooden backrest with very complex decorati...

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1880s Italian Antique Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Catalan, Colonial Spanish Carved Armchair with Leather, 19th Century
Catalan, Colonial Spanish Carved Armchair with Leather, 19th Century

Catalan, Colonial Spanish Carved Armchair with Leather, 19th Century

Located in Miami, FL

Renaissance style armchair from the Catalan region of Spain. Constructed from richly stained oak and leather, accented with wonderful nailheads.

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Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Armchair, "frailero" or friar. Wood, leather. Spain, 16th century.
Armchair, "frailero" or friar. Wood, leather. Spain, 16th century.

Armchair, "frailero" or friar. Wood, leather. Spain, 16th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

Friar armchair. Walnut wood, leather. Spain, 16th century. Armchair with arms and high back of the type known as “frailero”, which has leather with studs on the seat and upper part ...

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16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Armchairs

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Other

17th Century Louis XIII Armchair
17th Century Louis XIII Armchair

17th Century Louis XIII Armchair

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

During the first half of the seventeenth century chairs evolve towards a new model today known as Louis XIII foreshadowing the armchair. Chairs adopt a widen and lower silhouette. Horizontal lines prevail. Cushions disappear supplanted by horse hair upholstery. This chair stands on four feet linked by an H-shaped spacer and a frontal cross-bar. Legs, spacers, cross-bar and arm-rests are all turned as rosary beads...

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17th Century French Antique Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Northern Italy Renaissance Cathedra with a Canopy
Northern Italy Renaissance Cathedra with a Canopy

Northern Italy Renaissance Cathedra with a Canopy

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This cathedra or chayère chair is conceived following rules of monumental architecture. The seat can be lift open to reveal a chest. Both curved arm-rests are supported by a baluster...

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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Charles I English Oak Wainscot Armchair Primate Design Hand Carved
17th Century Charles I English Oak Wainscot Armchair Primate Design Hand Carved

17th Century Charles I English Oak Wainscot Armchair Primate Design Hand Carved

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this original early 17th century Charles I Wainscot armchair. A good early original piece, hand carved, very naïve but at the time this would ha...

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Early 17th Century European Antique Renaissance Armchairs

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Oak

Pair of Renaissance Style Cherub Putti Throne Chairs Attributed to Horner
Pair of Renaissance Style Cherub Putti Throne Chairs Attributed to Horner

Pair of Renaissance Style Cherub Putti Throne Chairs Attributed to Horner

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This pair of Renaissance style cherub putti throne chairs attributed to Horner is an exceptional example of late 19th to early 20th-century American craftsmanship, showcasing the ela...

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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

17th Century Italian Armchair with Plumage
17th Century Italian Armchair with Plumage

17th Century Italian Armchair with Plumage

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

The straight uprights of the backrest are surmounted by gilded plumages. Gilded acanthus leaves in the form of consoles adorn the top of the two front legs, supporting the large flat...

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17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Italian Renaissance Style 19th Century Walnut Tapestry Throne Chair
Italian Renaissance Style 19th Century Walnut Tapestry Throne Chair

Italian Renaissance Style 19th Century Walnut Tapestry Throne Chair

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Renaissance style (19th Cent) walnut high back column sided throne chair with carved floral design and tapestry upholstery.  

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19th Century Antique Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Renaissance Style Oak Throne Chair Attributed to Horner
Renaissance Style Oak Throne Chair Attributed to Horner

Renaissance Style Oak Throne Chair Attributed to Horner

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This magnificent Renaissance style oak throne chair, attributed to the renowned American cabinetmaker R.J. Horner, exemplifies the grandeur and elaborate craftsmanship of late 19th-century revival furniture. The richly carved oak frame features an intricately detailed crest with a fierce grotesque mask surrounded by scrolling foliage, embodying the bold character and symbolism of Renaissance design. The oval upholstered back and generously cushioned seat are framed by deeply carved arms and supports, offering both comfort and dramatic presence. The chair’s sturdy legs are adorned with acanthus leaf carvings and terminate in impressive lion’s paw feet, connected by a cross-stretcher for additional strength and stability. The upholstery, in a muted gold brocade, adds to the chair’s regal appearance, complementing the dark oak patina. Attributed to Horner, a master known for his heavily carved furniture...

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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

English Renaissance Wainscot Arm Chair
English Renaissance Wainscot Arm Chair

English Renaissance Wainscot Arm Chair

Located in Queens, NY

English Renaissance (17th Cent) Wainscot style oak arm chair with diamond designed carved back. (rePairs to back)

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17th Century British Antique Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Savonarola Throne Arm Chairs - a Pair
Antique Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Savonarola Throne Arm Chairs - a Pair

Antique Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Savonarola Throne Arm Chairs - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Savonarola Throne Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features turn carved stretcher supports, loose seat cushion, solid wood construction, nicely car...

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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Renaissance Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

19th C. French Carved Walnut Dagobert Curule Armchair with Tooled Leather
19th C. French Carved Walnut Dagobert Curule Armchair with Tooled Leather

19th C. French Carved Walnut Dagobert Curule Armchair with Tooled Leather

Located in Dallas, TX

This striking 19th-century French armchair is a superb example of the curule or “Dagobert” style, inspired by early medieval throne designs and reinterpreted in the Renaissance Revival tradition. Hand-carved from solid walnut and richly patinated with time, the desk chair showcases a sculptural silhouette formed by its signature X-shaped base, accented with scrolled legs and detailed stretcher supports. Both the seat and back are upholstered in dark brown tooled leather, secured with large brass nailhead trim for a bold, architectural presence. The upper backrest is topped with ornate carved motifs including stylized foliage and wave-like trim, while the sides are decorated with foliate carvings and rolled armrests for added refinement. Sturdy, elegant, and full of historic character, this antique curule chair...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of 4 Italian Renaissance Gilt Jester Arm Chairs
Set of 4 Italian Renaissance Gilt Jester Arm Chairs

Set of 4 Italian Renaissance Gilt Jester Arm Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 4 Italian Renaissance-style (19th Century) gilt jester armchairs with swan arms, eagle sides, and red upholstered seats and backs.

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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Oscar Bach Wrought Iron and Bronze Renaissance Revival Throne Arm Chair
Antique Oscar Bach Wrought Iron and Bronze Renaissance Revival Throne Arm Chair

Antique Oscar Bach Wrought Iron and Bronze Renaissance Revival Throne Arm Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Oscar Bach Wrought Iron and Bronze Renaissance Revival Throne Arm Chair. Item features a heavy hand hammered wrought iron frame with bronze accents, tall stately form, classi...

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19th Century Unknown Antique Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Antique Oak Highback Gothic Armchairs
Antique Oak Highback Gothic Armchairs

Antique Oak Highback Gothic Armchairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of beautiful Antique Oak Highback Gothic Armchairs. Featuring oak construction, curved arm rests, turned legs and hand carved accenting. Confirm location with seller (NY or NJ)

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19th Century Antique Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Italian Armchairs in Walnut circa 1600-Renaissance Period
Pair of Italian Armchairs in Walnut circa 1600-Renaissance Period

Pair of Italian Armchairs in Walnut circa 1600-Renaissance Period

Located in Brussels, Brussels

A fine pair of Italian armchairs circa 1600 in walnut Superb pair of armchairs from the Italian Renaissance in superb condition The armchairs were upholstered with a green velvet...

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17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Armchairs

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Walnut

Pair of Armchairs Attributed to H.A. Fourdinois, France, c1870
Pair of Armchairs Attributed to H.A. Fourdinois, France, c1870

Pair of Armchairs Attributed to H.A. Fourdinois, France, c1870

Located in PARIS, FR

Important pair of armchairs attributed to H.A. Fourdinois, with a flat back in “chapeau de gendarme” centered with a carved and foliated cartouche, joining padded scroll armrests car...

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1870s French Antique Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Period 17th Century Walnut Spanish Large Armchair
Period 17th Century Walnut Spanish Large Armchair

Period 17th Century Walnut Spanish Large Armchair

Located in Hudson, NY

This Spanish walnut chair with a large wide seat was made circa 1680-1700. Made from well carved but simply done walnut the chair is centered on ...

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Late 17th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Armchairs

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Walnut

17th Century Armchair
17th Century Armchair

17th Century Armchair

Located in Vosselaar, BE

Great 17th century walnut armchair from the Louis XIII period. The proportions and turning quality are exemplary and are complimented with...

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17th Century French Antique Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Italian Renaissance Walnut Throne Style Armchair
Italian Renaissance Walnut Throne Style Armchair

Italian Renaissance Walnut Throne Style Armchair

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Renaissance walnut throne style armchair with gilt carved ears on back and Fortuny upholstered seat and back with large metal nail heads (replaced side rails).  

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20th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

16th Century Italian Armchair with Carved and Gilded Friezes, Firenze
16th Century Italian Armchair with Carved and Gilded Friezes, Firenze

16th Century Italian Armchair with Carved and Gilded Friezes, Firenze

Located in Prato, IT

Florence, late 16th century Restored New padding Typical Renaissance Florentine "Seggiolone" Dimensions: cm W66 x D63 x H140.

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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

High-backed Armchair in Green fabric with Wood Carvings from 1920s.
High-backed Armchair in Green fabric with Wood Carvings from 1920s.

High-backed Armchair in Green fabric with Wood Carvings from 1920s.

Located in Lejre, DK

Step into Timeless Elegance: Renaissance-Inspired High-Back Armchair from the 1920s Experience the grandeur of the Renaissance period embodied in this remarkable high-back armchair ...

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1920s Danish Vintage Renaissance Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Armchair Throne Pair Italian Walnut Red Mohair Velvet Armorial Renaissance
Armchair Throne Pair Italian Walnut Red Mohair Velvet Armorial Renaissance

Armchair Throne Pair Italian Walnut Red Mohair Velvet Armorial Renaissance

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

A rare pair of late-Renaissance, Italian, upholstered, walnut, throne, open, armchairs or coppia di seggioloni, retaining their original armorials These throne armchairs are characteristic of those found in Palazzo's in the Renaissance. They are elegant and substantial, injecting gravitas into the period or contemporary interior. It is exceptionally rare feature that they retain the original armorials with Ducal coronets which are beautifully worked in gold threadwork. One bears three fleurs-de-lys above three swords and the other a lion rampant. They are sturdy and usable and have a wonderful, lustrous, rich patina. The rectangular backs and seats re-upholstered in a c.1920 mohair...

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Early 1600s Italian Antique Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Cathedra or Throne Chair, Late 16th Century, French Second Renaissance, Walnut
Cathedra or Throne Chair, Late 16th Century, French Second Renaissance, Walnut

Cathedra or Throne Chair, Late 16th Century, French Second Renaissance, Walnut

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

A moulded cornice sits above the high, panelled back with fluting and applied roundels. The later, metal pin on the left edge releases the central, moulded panel in the back which retains its original hinges. When the pin is removed the panel can be lowered, revealing a large area behind. The scroll arms are supported by tapering turnings which can be compared with mid-16th century benches of the nave such as those in the churches in Gerberoy and Coivrel which are in Oise, the Piccardie region of Frances. The panelled, box seat has later 18th century hinges...

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16th Century French Antique Renaissance Armchairs

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Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Antique Italian Savonarola Campaign Armchairs in Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century Antique Italian Savonarola Campaign Armchairs in Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century Antique Italian Savonarola Campaign Armchairs in Mahogany

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An incredible pair of Savonarola chairs from Italy circa 1890's. They feature heavy solid wood construction with great hand painted detailing. Upholstery was redone some years back, ...

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1890s Italian Antique Renaissance Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Antique Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Throne Arm Chair w/ Winged Cherubs
Antique Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Throne Arm Chair w/ Winged Cherubs

Antique Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Throne Arm Chair w/ Winged Cherubs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Throne Arm Chair w/ Winged Cherubs and Floral Embossed Leather Seat. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 51" H x 28" W x 26" D x 18" Seat...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Renaissance Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

Italian 17th Century Walnut and Leather Armchair
Italian 17th Century Walnut and Leather Armchair

Italian 17th Century Walnut and Leather Armchair

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This Italian armchair from 1680 may look like a throne, in fact it is a wonderfully patinated example of a friar’s chair–historically referred to as a “ s...

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17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair Of Wrought Iron And Bronze Curule Armchairs
Pair Of Wrought Iron And Bronze Curule Armchairs

Pair Of Wrought Iron And Bronze Curule Armchairs

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Superb pair of wrought iron and bronze curule armchairs Very elegant pair in beautiful quality wrought iron. The armrests and backrest are decorated with gilded bronze toupilles and ...

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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Renaissance Style, Northern Italian Chairs
Renaissance Style, Northern Italian Chairs

Renaissance Style, Northern Italian Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of richly hand-carved walnut armchairs with faces and foliate details.

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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

19th Century Convertible Pair of Monk's Chair or End Table, Foldable Armchair
19th Century Convertible Pair of Monk's Chair or End Table, Foldable Armchair

19th Century Convertible Pair of Monk's Chair or End Table, Foldable Armchair

Located in Miami, FL

19th century convertible monk's chair is cleverly engineered to provide two uses. Seat back down, it's a table, seatback up it's an armchair. Sculpted from solid oak, it features carving on both sides of the tabletop or seatback so it's attractive no matter what mode it's in. An ingenious space-saver, circa 1870s, in the manner of Stephen Hedges...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Renaissance Style Italian Armchairs
Renaissance Style Italian Armchairs

Renaissance Style Italian Armchairs

$7,560Sale Price / set|20% Off

Renaissance Style Italian Armchairs

Located in Madison, MS

This pair of Renaissance style Italian armchairs look to be fit for a king. The tall seat back has beautiful hand carved wood and aged dark painted finish. ...

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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Renaissance armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Renaissance armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Renaissance armchairs 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 armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Coduri of Lyon, and France. 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 armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $324 and tops out at $110,955 while the average work can sell for $3,840.