Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
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
18 Monumental Antique Italian Renaissance Figural Mahogany Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Exceedingly Rare Italian Renaissance Revival style high back mahogany dining chairs, circa 1850-1870s. Each chair is hand carved with an arched and scrolled high back centered by a scalloped shell. The sides showcase figural high relief maidens mirrored...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$40,000 Sale Price
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Antique Henry II Renaissance Style Brown Leather and Wood Chairs
Located in High Point, NC
Elevate your dining space with this elegant set of four Henry II style dining chairs, expertly crafted with hardwood construction. The chairs showcase intricate carved and molded spi...
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Early 20th Century European Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Antique French Renaissance Style Oak Dining Chairs W/ Red Leather - Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite set of six mid-19th-century French Renaissance dining chairs, sourced directly from Provence, France. Expertly handcrafted from solid oak, these chairs feature intricate...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
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Leather, Oak
Antique Renaissance Revival Figural Lion Carved Oak Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Renaissance Revival Figural Lion Carved Oak Dining Chairs - Set of 4. Listing includes (1) armchair and (3) side chairs, beautifully carved solid oak wood frames, figural lio...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 10 Henkel Harris Vintage Dining Chairs
Located in Annville, PA
From Niagara Furniture a Set of 10 Henkel Harris Vintage Dining Chairs in excellent original, as found, condition.
Simple yet sophisticated this beauti...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Beautiful Set Of Eight Italian Walnut Dining Armchairs In Renaissance Style
By Angiolo Barbetti
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale those stunning set of eight italian walnut dining armchairs in the manner of Angiolio Barbetti (1805-1873) , in renaissance style .
Each chairs with a ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
6 Antique Italian Renaissance Carved Oak Wood Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
6 antique Italian Renaissance carved oakwood upholstered dining chairs. Listing features (5) side chairs, (1) armchair, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, finely carved d...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Oak
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.
Category
16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
NVIN0536 Vintage Stickley Set of 8 Shieldback Chairs
Located in Annville, PA
A Vintage Stickley Set of 8 Shieldback Chairs which will be the focal point of any dining room in which they are placed. Hand crafted from solid mahogany this beautiful set of chair...
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1990s North American Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Six French Renaissance Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful set of Six French Renaissance Dining Chairs chairs in oak wood from the end of the 19th century. These chairs rest on four fluted legs c...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
$4,000 / set
1900s Gothic Eastlake Dining Chairs Set Armchairs Carved Walnut Renaissance, 6
By Frank Furness
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Very heavy Carved Walnut Dining Chair Set of 6. There are 4 side chairs, and 2 armchairs. The upholstery is tattered needs updating . The Side chairs weigh 35 lbs. each and armchair ...
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Early 1900s American Antique Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set Renaissance Dining Chairs 16 Carved Diners
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Amazing Set of 16 Mahogany Renaissance Style Dining Chairs.
circa 1920
The Chairs stand Upon Carved and Shaped Front Legs With Lions ...
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1920s Vintage Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 6 Antique French Renaissance Walnut & Leather Dining Chairs, Circa 1900.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 6 Antique French Renaissance Style Carved Walnut & Embossed Leather Dining Chairs, Circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Millinder Set of 4 Shieldback Chairs
Located in Annville, PA
A Vintage Vintage Millinder Set of 4 Shieldback Chairs which will be the focal point of any space in which they are placed. Hand crafted from solid mahogany this beautiful set of Vin...
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1990s North American Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$2,145 / set
19th Century Italian Carved Walnut Dining Chairs with Vienna Straw, Set of 4
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Very rare series of four dining room chairs production of Italy cabinetmakers in renaissance style, 1880. Beautiful line with turned legs. The backrest of these chairs is high with a...
Category
1880s Italian Antique Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Walnut
$7,623 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Early 20th Century Set of Six Tuscany Renaissance Chairs, Hand-Carved Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century set of six Tuscany Renaissance chairs in hand-carved walnut, spring seat upholstered in ocher-colored velvet. The chairs are still usabl...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century Set of Six French Carved Walnut Turned Wood Chairs with Velvet Seat
Located in Miami, FL
19th century carved walnut armchair.
Perfect to place in your room or in your kitchen
The frames with carved structure. The legs are finished in a higly carved. ball feet.
It has a r...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
NVIN0524 Vintage Millinder Set of 4 Shieldback Chairs
Located in Annville, PA
A Vintage Vintage Millinder Set of 4 Shieldback Chairs which will be the focal point of any space in which they are placed. Hand crafted from solid mahogany this beautiful set of Vin...
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1990s North American Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Set of Six French Carved Walnut Turned Wood Chairs with Velvet Seat
Located in Miami, FL
19th century carved walnut armchair.
Perfect to place in your room or in your kitchen
The frames with carved structure. The legs are finished in a higly carved. ball feet.
It has ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Set of 10 Italian Walnut & Leather High Back Dining Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 10 Italian Renaissance style (19th Cent) stained walnut high back side chairs with carved heads and dark red leather upholstered seat and back (PRICED AS Set)
Antique condition
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Six Renaissance style Leather sling chairs
Located in Denton, TX
Set of six antique rustic Renaissance style solid oak hand carved dining chairs with thick saddle leather and large brass decorative studs. Nice patina on the leather and wood.
Arm ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
$6,500 / set
Italian Renaissance Walnut Sgabelli
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 Italian Renaissance style (19th Cent) walnut sgabelli with 4 turned legs and double-eagle back.
There are scratches on the seat.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$6,000 / set
English Renaissance Red Velvet Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 English Renaissance (17th-18th century) walnut joint leg side chairs with double front spool stretcher and red velvet upholstered seat and back.
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18th Century English Antique Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$9,500 / set
Set of Four French early 17th century Henry II Chairs
Located in Troy, NY
Rare set of four Henry II side chairs, beautiful simple lines, upholstered in black leather.
Category
Early 1600s French Antique Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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Renaissance dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Renaissance dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage dining room chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Renaissance dining room chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 dining room chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,300 and tops out at $25,000 while the average work can sell for $6,000.
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