Renaissance Seating
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
Italian Renaissance Style Carved Wingback Upholstered Armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian Renaissance Style Carved Wingback Upholstered Armchair. Item features a solid carved wood frame, carved rolled arms, original label. Circa late 20th Century. Measurements: 44...
Category
Late 20th Century Renaissance Seating
Materials
Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Spanish Renaissance Carved Walnut Bench Banquette "Escaño"
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning antique Spanish Renaissance walnut bench, called "escaño" in Spain, believed to date back to the early 19th century. Heavy pieces of solid walnut in back and seat with bevel...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Seating
Materials
Walnut
Renaissance style bench with storage, France, circa 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Renaissance style chest, France, circa 1870.
Very good condition.
Wood: walnut
dimensions height 190 cm width 145 cm depth 55 cm
Category
1870s French Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Walnut
2 Antique 19th C Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Putti Cherub Angel Arm Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Two antique Italian Renaissance parlor armchairs, circa 1870s. Made of walnut featuring ornate carved and reticulated design with figural puttis / angels / cherubs adorned throughou...
Category
1870s Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
4 Antique Henry II Style Carved Dining Side Chairs Tooled Leather Upholstery
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of four Henry II style dining chairs. Features a hardwood construction with carved and molded spindle backs. The chairs are supported by fluted legs with H stretchers and bun fee...
Category
Early 20th Century Renaissance Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century Spanish Renaissance Carved Walnut Bench Banquette "Escaño"
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning antique Spanish Renaissance walnut bench, called "escaño" in Spain, believed to date back to the early 20th century. The piece has a deep reliefs hand-carved back that featu...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Seating
Materials
Walnut
Renaissance Side Chair, Italy 17th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Side Chair made of solid walnut with carved pinnacles in the shape of small busts and volute-decorated intermediate struts on the backrest and front legs. A carved coat of arms carto...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Walnut
Renaissance Side Chair, Italy 17th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Side chair made of solid walnut with carved pinnacles and volute-decorated intermediate struts on the backrest and front legs. Beautiful authentic patina.
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Walnut
Renaissance Armchair, Italy 17th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Armchair made of solid walnut with carved pinnacles and volute-decorated intermediate struts on the backrest and front legs. The straight armrests rest on baluster-shaped supports. B...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Walnut
Renaissance Armchair, Italy 17th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Armchair made of solid walnut with carved leaf pinnacles and volute-decorated intermediate struts on the backrest and front legs. The rectangular panels are also double-framed with t...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Walnut
Antique Henry II Carved Walnut Upholstered Leather Dining Side Accent Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Henry II style dining side chair, circa 1880s. Made from walnut with an embossed leather back featuring a crest and winged griffon. The lower back of the chair showcases an c...
Category
1880s Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antik Reneszánsz Fotel , 20 század
Located in Kerepes, HU
Bemutatjuk Önnek ezt a különleges fotel , Reneszánsz stílusban.
A bemutatott darab korának megfelelő állapotban van, restaurált es újon kárpitozott. Megvásárolható hozzá az íróas...
Category
Early 1900s Hungarian Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Savonarola Folding Chair circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Renaissance style walnut Savonarola folding chair from circa 1900 with lion paw feet. This Italian Renaissance style Savonarola chair, dating back to circa 1900, is a sple...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Seating
Materials
Walnut
Renaissance Figural Lion Carved Oak Dining Chairs RJ Horner Attribute - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Oak Renaissance Figural Lion Carved Dining Chairs attributed to R.J. Horner - Set of 6. Item features (2) Armchairs, (4) Side chairs, stunni...
Category
19th Century Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
16th Century French Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Renaissance Carved Oak Bench with Figural Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Compliment your entryway, hallway or mud room with this heavily carved antique bench. Crafted in northern France, circa 1870, and built of solid oak wood, the Renaissance style bench...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Oak
3 Antique French Renaissance Carved Oak Caned Barley Twist Dining Side Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of 3 Antique French Renaissance dining chairs. Beautifully crafted with oak frames carved in a Baroque manner with pierced backs...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Cane, Oak
Vintage French Bench in Wood, 1920
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful French rustic sofa or bench from the early 20th century. This characterful sofa or bench is a country house piece of furniture in folk art with an unusual straight shape. T...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Seating
Materials
Walnut
16th CENTURY RENAISSANCE STOOLS IN MINK
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant and refined stools in hand-carved walnut wood, with turned legs and padding in fine wild mink. The parallelepiped shape of the seat is simple and ergonomically designed to of...
Category
16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
19 / 20th C. Antique Italian Renaissance, Wood, Savonarola, Chairs, Set of 2!
Located in Austin, TX
Charming Set of Chairs, Savonarola, Set of 2, Italian Renaissance, Wood, 19th / 20th Century, 1800's to 1900's!!
Add a touch of Italian Renaissance to your home decor with this set of 2 antique...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Spanish Colonial Carved Walnut Bench, 1910s
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful hand carved wooden bench.
Spanish artisan bench made around 1900-1920. This three seater is beautifully aged with nice carved details in the solid wood. The entire bench is...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Seating
Materials
Walnut
Antique corner armchair, Western Europe, circa 1900. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique cormer armchair from around 1900.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
The seat is covered with new natural leather.
Dimensions: height ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Walnut
16th Century, Renaissance Walnut Caquetoire Chair, Circa 1570
Located in Leominster, GB
The tall narrow rectangular back with moulded panel, the horizontal or flat arms typically angled to the centre and raised on four baluster and reel turned supports, two of which ext...
Category
16th Century French Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Walnut
French 18th Century Style Leather Settee
Located in Westwood, NJ
The warm tones of brown traditional leather paired with large brass nailhead decorations create a striking visual appeal. Transform your living space into a haven of sophistication. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Renaissance Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
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...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Renaissance Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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 ...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Renaissance Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Friar armchair (frailero). Walnut wood, textile. Spain, 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Friar armchair. Walnut wood, textile, metal. Spain, 16th century.
Has defects.
Armchair with arms and high back of the type known as “frailero”, which has a textile upholstery with...
Category
16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Metal, Other
Antique French Dagobert Armchair French 19th Century
Located in Buxton, GB
Fabulous French Dagobert Armchair in the Renaissance Style
Hand carved Woodwork of Mythical Creatures, Circa Early 1800s.
Original Unrestored Condition, the seat leather is worn a...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mahogany Swan Arm Chair
Located in Annville, PA
This high end Mahogany Swan Arm Chair from Niagara Furniture with it’s impressive solid mahogany hand carved details could be the focal point of any setting. A great look with a solid and comfortable frame. Inspired by an antique chair...
Category
2010s Renaissance Seating
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century Spanish Renaissance Carved Walnut Bench Banquette "Escaño"
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning antique Spanish Renaissance walnut bench, called "escaño" in Spain, believed to date back to the early 20th century. The piece has a deep reliefs hand-carved back that featu...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Seating
Materials
Walnut
Italian Renaissance Arm / Office Chair, Carved, Leather Seat, 19th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Renaissance Arm / Office Chair, Carved, Leather Seat, 19th Century
A finely carved example having a worn, in good condition, leather seating a...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Renaissance Revival Mahogany Armchairs, 2
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Renaissance revival mahogany armchairs, a pair, each with finial topped uprights framing an upholstered back issuing scrolling volute arms, above a square upholstered seat su...
Category
20th Century Unknown Renaissance Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Leather Fireside Chair
Located in Annville, PA
The Niagara Furniture Leather Fireside Chair is designed after an American original antique chair and ships out covered in full grained tufted genuine l...
Category
2010s Renaissance Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Vanleigh Carved Oak Italian Renaissance Style Throne Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Vanleigh Furniture New York Carved Oak Italian Renaissance Style Throne Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features the original label, solid oak wood construction, beautiful woodgrai...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Oak
Oak Renaissance Style Small Bench or Side Table, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Renaissance style small bench or side table.
Striking Dutch design from the 17th and 18th century.
Solid oak frame with hand-carved elements.
This wonderful Renaissance style small bench or side table is in very good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
This so-called bedstede bankje is a replica from the 1950s.
These benches were used in the 17th and 18th Century to step on so people could get in the bedstead sleeping compartment in the wall of the small and narrow Dutch...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Renaissance Seating
Materials
Oak
Rare Renaissance Caquetoire with a Perspective motif from Lyon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The trapezoidal armchair is a typically French creation from the second half of the sixteenth century. Although the nineteenth century gave it the name of "caquetoire", it was descri...
Category
16th Century French Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Wood, Walnut
PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS LOUIS XV STYLE 19th Centuty
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS LOUIS XV STYLE 19th Centuty
Portuguese D. Maria style, in carved and gilded wood.
Upholstered in fabric in burgundy tones.
Signs of use.
Dim.: 106 x 62 x 62 cm.
or...
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Wood
Late 19th/Early 20th Century Renaissance Style Savonarola Arm Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly noteworthy Savonarola chair with deft carving and vibrant and colorful custom seat and back fabric. Late 19th century/early 20th century Renaissance style Savonarola ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Neo Renaissance throne chair 1890
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This Neo renaissance throne chair is a unique and elegant piece of furniture that can decorate any room. This chair was made around 1890, duri...
Category
1890s French Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique Vanleigh Carved Oak Italian Renaissance Style Throne Dining Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Vanleigh Furniture New York Carved Oak Italian Renaissance Style Throne Dining Side Chair. Item features the original label, solid oak wood construction, beautiful wood grain...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Oak
Large Renaissance Style Figural Lion Carved Wood Paw Feet Throne Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Renaissance Style Figural Lion Carved Wood Paw Feet Throne Chair. Item features a large impressive size, ornate lion heads and paw feet, nicely carved details, very nice item, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Renaissance Seating
Materials
Wood
Armchair, "frailero" or friar. Wood, leather. Spain, 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Friar armchair. Leather, walnut wood. Spain, 16th century.
Armchair with arms and high back of the type known as “frailero”, which has studded leather on the seat and upper part of ...
Category
16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Other
Italian 17th Century Style Pair of Tuscan "Sgabelli" Painted Stools
Located in Encinitas, CA
These Italian 17th Century Style Pair of Tuscan "Sgabelli" Painted Stools are handcrafted in Italy and made to order. They are in perfect structural and in beautiful condition, with ...
Category
2010s Italian Renaissance Seating
Materials
Chestnut
Set of Four Portuguese Armchairs from the 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four armchairs
Portuguese from the 18th Century,
in chestnut and Brazilian rosewood wood with carvings.
Scalloped backrest and carved leather seat, roll-up arms, turned legs...
Category
18th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Chestnut
PORTUGUESE CHAIR LOUIS XV STYLE 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PORTUGUESE CHAIR LOUIS XV STYLE 19th Century
in mahogany wood seats, armrests and back in straw.
Small defects.
Dim.: 113 x 66 x 60 cm.
good conditions
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Wood
Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Annville, PA
The Mahogany Library Chair, also known as a metamorphic chair as created by Niagara Furniture. This Mahogany Library Chair is produced with a very desirable harp back, also referred ...
Category
2010s Renaissance Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
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 ...
Category
16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Other
Solid Walnut Armchairs - Putti Decorations - Neo-renaissance Style - Period: 19t
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Charming armchair with armrests in solid walnut.
This beautiful piece of furniture, a unique part of a complete living room, was made in Italy, in the region of Piedmont, whose many ...
Category
19th Century Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Walnut
16th CENTURY GUARD'S STOOL
Located in Firenze, FI
Typical stool with backrest and curved legs in solid walnut wood with dark patina. This type of bench is used in guard posts, for this reason the seat is small and uncomfortable, to ...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Entrance Chair - Solid Walnut - Au Putti Decor - Neo-renaissance - Period: XIXth
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Charming entrance chair in solid walnut.
This very beautiful realization, unique piece of a complete living room, was realized in Italy, in the region o...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Walnut
French Window Bench
Located in Annville, PA
The French Window Bench by Niagara Furniture is lovely and elegant in design. Hand carved from solid mahogany the French Window Bench features beautiful ...
Category
2010s Renaissance Seating
Materials
Mahogany
PAIR OF PORTUGUESE CHAIRS 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF PORTUGUESE CHAIRS 18th Century
rosewood wood, carved.
Backrests decorated with "rocaille" elements.
Leather seats.
Usage signs.
...
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Early 18th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Wood
French Renaissance Carved Gilded Griffen Armchair & Ottoman Newly Upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Renaissance Carved & Gilded Figural Winged Griffen Arm Chair and Ottoman Newly Upholstered In Plush "Emerald" - Set of 2
Exquisite late 1800s French Renaissance Style...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
AMAZING PORTUGUESE THREE-SEAT CANAPÉ 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
THREE-SEAT CANAPÉ
Portuguese from the 19th century, in carved chestnut wood. Seat in carved leather with pleating, roll-up arms, shaped legs.
Signs of use.
Dim.: 144 x 133 x 54 cm.
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Leather Swan Arm Chair
Located in Annville, PA
This high end Leather Swan Arm Chair from Niagara Furniture is impressive with solid mahogany hand carved details as well as the full grain genuine leather upholstery. A great designer look with a solid and comfortable frame. Inspired by an antique chair...
Category
2010s Renaissance Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century Set Canape and Two Armchairs
Located in Madrid, ES
19th century SET CANAPE AND TWO ARMCHAIRS
in carved oilwood, decorated with plant motifs.
Upholstered seats, back and armrests.
Usage signs.
DIM.: (settee) 116 x 182 x 60 cm (a...
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Wood
Renaissance seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Renaissance seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Renaissance seating 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 seating, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Vanleigh Furniture, Coduri of Lyon, France, and Dante Savonarola . 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 seating 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 $3,250.
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