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.
Find a collection of antique Renaissance case pieces, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Renaissance
Regal 19th century Venetian Rocking Chair in Walnut with Decorations and Putti - Very Rare
By A. Manzoni
Located in Villa Verucchio, Emilia-Romagna
Regal 19th century Venetian Rocking Chair in Walnut with Decorations and Putti - Very Rare!
If you are a lover of antiques and want a unique piece for your home, this 19th-century V...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Nutwood
Italian Savonarola Chair in Amazingly Carved Walnut
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Savonarola chair in amazingly carved walnut. The backrail, the armrests start and ending, the front and back feet, the central crossing are all decorated with incredibly hand-carved figures, mainly faces and heads with as well other parts decorated with detailed carvings.
Savonarola chair is a type of folding chair with an X frame when viewed from the front or back and the title Savonarola comes from the name of Italian Renaissance Dominican friar...
Category
20th Century Italian Renaissance Seating
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Walnut Bench
Located in High Point, NC
19th century carved walnut bench from France with a newly upholstered seat in linen and finished with welted decoration. The upholstered seat is scalloped and is enclosed in a molded...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Linen, Walnut
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
$2,475 / item
18th C. Italian Baroque Cassone or Blanket Chest
Located in Sheffield, MA
A wonderfully rustic early Italian hand carved cassone with egg and dart moulded frame, time-softened wood and solid panels on the front and sides. Although this chest has suffered w...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1750s Italian Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Carved Walnut Turned Wood Armchair with Claw Feet
Located in Miami, FL
19th century carved walnut turned wood armchair.
Perfect to place in your room or in your office with the table desk together.
The frames with c...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Oak
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 10 Vintage Drexel Dining Chairs
Located in Annville, PA
A Set of 10 Vintage Drexel Dining Chairs consisting of 2 arm chairs and 8 side chairs. The arm chairs are large and feature a fully develop...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Renaissance Seating
Materials
Mahogany
$3,025 / set
Renaissance style chest, 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
Italian Inlaid Folding Savonarola Chair
Located in North York, ON
Original folding chair with finely carved detailed patterns and mother of pearl inlay.
Price includes complimentary curb side delivery to the continental USA.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Seating
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
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...
Category
16th Century French Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Walnut
Small Chippendale Bench
Located in Annville, PA
The Small Chippendale Bench is a hand carved, Chippendale style bench carved from solid, kiln dried, plantation grown, mahogany and features an upholstered slip seat on cabriole legs and ball and claw feet. Beautifully finished with neutral upholstery the Niagara Furniture...
Category
2010s Renaissance Seating
Materials
Mahogany
$595 / item
Italian Renaissance Walnut Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style (18/19th Cent) walnut arm chair with spool design on arms and stretcher with a brown leather seat and embossed design on back.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th C. Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Figural Throne Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C. Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Figural Throne Side Chair. Item features crewel work upholstery, figural carved back rest, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, f...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Sgabello Hall Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a hallway with this well carved pair of antique Sgabello chairs. Crafted of walnut in Italy circa 1860, each Renaissance chair stands on curv...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
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 20th century. The piece has a deep reliefs hand-carved back that featu...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Seating
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Renaissance Hand-Carved Throne, Walnut Armchair with Two Crowns
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Antique Renaissance carved throne with decorative wood panels in solid hand-carved walnut, as well as the two crowns panels. The Throne with the two crowns have been restored and pol...
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Walnut
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.
Category
19th Century Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Walnut, Suede
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
Regency Leather Arm Chair
Located in Annville, PA
The Niagara Furniture Regency Brown Leather Arm Chair with full grain leather upholstery combines a super simple design with sweeping lines and finely executed details to help make t...
Category
2010s Renaissance Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$1,335 / item
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...
Category
Early 17th Century European Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Oak
$3,918 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Italian Renaissance Style Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Italian Renaissance style chair.
Well carved 19th century Italian Renaissance style carved walnut chair. This antique Italian Savonarola armchair or side chair is upholstered in neutral linen. This versatile Italian Gothic style chair...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
18th C. Italian Renaissance Lion Carved Walnut Sgabello Hall Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of 18th Century Italian Renaissance Lion Carved Walnut Sgabello Hall Chairs. Item features solid wood construction, finely carved details of lions, royal crowns, and floral leaf...
Category
18th Century Unknown Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Walnut
IMPORTANT PAIR OF 18th Century PORTUGUESE STATE CHAIRS
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPORTANT PAIR OF 18TH CENTURY PORTUGUESE STATE CHAIRS
Portuguese, from 18th century
in rosewood and other woods, back with hollow tables.
Upholstered seats.
Small defects.
Dim...
Category
Early 18th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Wood
19th Century Spanish Baroque Hand Carved Chest Trunk
Located in Miami, FL
Nice 19th century chest in brown chestnut. Hand carved facade panel with heads decorations. Plinth with brace decorations, dovetail assembly with wrought iron wardware.
Add a real s...
Category
1890s Spanish Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Seating
Materials
Mahogany
English Renaissance Red Velvet Side Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance style oak carved side chair with a square back and stretcher with red velvet upholstered seat and back
Category
20th Century British Renaissance Seating
Materials
Oak
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.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Neo Renaissance Style Lion Head Savonarola Throne Chair w/Mahogany Frame
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning Late 19th Century Neo Renaissance Style lion head Savonarola Throne chair with a mahogany frame, carved details, & loose seat cushion with original velvety wine colored fabric. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, under the lion on the left (if you are facing the chair) a piece of wood was missing so it was filled & repaired by our artisan staff. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 19th Century.
Lions have been associated with royalty and valor for centuries… A symbol of strength and courage… King of the jungle and held in awe by humankind. This chair represents ALL of that!! What an incredible aura to bring into your home! This is a FIERCE and quite FABULOUS Savonarola throne chair comprised of a marvelous mahogany frame featuring fantastic carved lion head back finials, beautifully carved details on the top rail, a smooth mahogany back splat bearing GORGEOUS wood grain surrounded by carved acanthus leaves and floral details, and the quintessential X style base with side stretchers and lovely scroll feet. BREATHTAKING!! It has a loose seat cushion wearing its original wine colored velvety fabric; but, you may have noticed we photographed it with a couple of different seat pillows. We just wanted to show you how easy it is to swap out and how different pillows or fabrics can drastically change the look of the chair. It will come with the wine colored seat cushion unless you prefer one of the others in the photographs. You can simply request that upon purchase. Quick fact… Did you know… The title Savonarola comes from the name of Italian Renaissance Dominican friar, Girolamo Savonarola, who is renowned for his clash with tyrannical rulers and corrupt clergy. Well…No tyranny here, just an incredible chair with an interesting history!! It’s BURSTING with an unmistakable Neo Renaissance Style and it is going to make quite the statement in your living or family room across from your sofa, in a corner of your bedroom, facing the fireplace in your study, or in your sitting room next to a marvelous accent table. This is it. The chair you need to make you feel like the king… or queen of your own jungle. What are you waiting for “Your Majesty...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
18th Century Portuguese Carved Walnut Chair with Embossed Leather & Brass Nails
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entry or office with this tall antique Renaissance chair. Crafted in Portugal, circa 1760, the stately chair sits on turned legs ...
Category
Late 18th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Brass
Chair Stool Hall Sgabello Pair 16 Century Venetian Renaissance Carved Sculpture
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The quality of these exhuberant backstools demonstrate why Italian Renaissance furniture was as highly prized as old-master paintings. Th...
Category
16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Walnut
American Fireside Chair and Ottoman
Located in Annville, PA
An extremely popular American Fireside Chair and ottoman designed after an original antique chair and ottoman. This reproduction antique has al...
Category
2010s Renaissance Seating
Materials
Mahogany
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
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
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
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...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Leather Fireside Chair
Located in Annville, PA
The Niagara Furniture Green Leather Fireside Chair is designed after an American original antique chair and ships out covered in full grained tufted genuine leather with brass nail t...
Category
2010s Indonesian Renaissance Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$2,475 / item
Pair of Walnut Armchairs, Late 16th Century, French Renaissance, with Ram Mask C
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
"This rare pair of upholstered open armchairs relate to examples in museum collections in France, the USA and the UK. Few pieces of Renaissance furniture featuring ram’s head motif arm terminals survive as the chairs would have been in the ownership of the elite symbolising leadership and authority. The condition of these armchairs reflects their age and use and they have a rich colour and lustrous patina.
The form of these chairs is characteristic of a stereotypical Renaissance model. The upholstered section of the backs are upholstered in wool with applied 17th century floral needlework faced with gilded studs and supported by square section uprights. The channelled tablet and stylised rosette incised curved arms terminate in acanthus capped carved rams' masks and are supported by column turned uprights headed by an entrelac collar. The ram is a symbol of leadership and authority and it also determination, action, initiative, and Aries, the first sign of the Zodiac. The seats are upholstered in wool with applied 17th century needlework faced with gilded studs and supported by tapering column/ring turned front legs and square section back legs. Some of the stretchers with moulded detailing. Standing on front ball feet. Exceptional original colour and patina. Henri II 1550-60.
Condition: The chairs are both sturdy with exceptional colour and patina. One armchair with a splice on the rhs back leg and replaced but period front and lhs stretcher both bearing old nail marks, two other replaced stretchers and the back uprights bearing old nail marks indicating that they were upholstered at some point. The other armchair with an old repair to a break in the right back leg and an old patch near the end of the leg, replaced but period back and lhs stretcher, small patch to bottom of lhs arm where it meets the support. Old worm marks and some losses. Considering the age of the armchairs, these repairs and replacements are not unusual and consistent with the repairs on the related armchairs in museum collections. They suggest that the chairs either fell backwards at some point or someone leant back while sitting in them.
Back Height 107cm, 42in, Seat Height 59.5cm, 23½in
Width 60cm, 23½ in, Seat 59cm, 23¼in
Depth including arm 59cm, 23¼in, Seat 49cm, 19¼in
Provenance: Deaccessioned by The National Galleries of Scotland
Bearing an old transport label from Alain Moatti (French architect) to Mrs Katz, London
Literature: Related to :
There are comparable armchairs in international museum collections dated to the second half of the 16th century. Most share the following characteristics with the above pair, the form, the ram's mask carved to the end of each arm, the curvilinear outline of the arm rests, the ring turned front legs as well as the plain square section back legs and plain stretchers.
1. Two stained glass windows...
Category
16th Century French Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Walnut
Three Seat Federal Style Chair
Located in Annville, PA
This high quality, hand carved Three Seat Federal Style Chair from Niagara Furniture features some of the most detailed carving available anywhere on the market today. Beautifully fi...
Category
2010s Unknown Renaissance Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Renaissance Revival Mahogany Armchairs, 2
Located in Astoria, 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
$850 Sale Price / set
63% Off
Renaissance style Chairs Made In Oak With Green Fabric From 1930s
Located in Lejre, DK
The two oak chairs in Renaissance style, upholstered with green velour fabric from the 1930s, are exquisite examples of vintage furniture with timeless app...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Renaissance Seating
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Oak
Set of 4 Armchairs from the 19th Century in Rennaisance Louis XVIII Style
By France"
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of 4 armchair from the 19th century in Rennaisance Louis XVIII style.
In leather, solid wood and bronze.
Good condition.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Wood
$1,386 Sale Price / set
20% Off
PORTUGUESE D. JOSÉ HIGH-BACKED ARMCHAIR 18th Century
By Europa
Located in Madrid, ES
D. JOSÉ HIGH-BACKED ARMCHAIR 18th Century
Portuguese in sucupira wood with carvings, backrest and seat in embossed leather.
Period defects
It was never restored.
Dim.: 139 x 55 x 50 cm
Category
18th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Wood
Antique French Bench Stool Gothic Renaissance Carved Oak Trestle Fleur de lis
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Bench Stool Gothic Renaissance Carved Oak Trestle Fleur de lis.
Direct from France, a highly carved antique oak bench or stool. Superb hand carvings and craftsmanship...
Category
1890s French Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Oak
Antique 17th C. English Renaissance Carved Oak and Wrought Iron Bench Banquette
Located in Philadelphia, PA
17th Century English Renaissance Carved Oak and Wrought Iron Bench Banquette. Item features deep relief hand-carved back and legs which terminate at claw like front feet. The base is...
Category
17th Century Unknown Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair 19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Armchairs ~ Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century French Renaissance Barley twist armchairs ~ Fauteuils will make a stylish yet comfortable addition to any room! Crafted from solid fruitwood, each features boldly a...
Category
1870s French Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
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
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
$2,457 / item
3 High-Backed Chairs, Cordoba Leather Trim with Native American Decor, Spain
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
3 high-backed chairs, Cordoba leather trim with Native American decor and cupids framing a floral arrangement.
Ornamentation of copper cabochons on the...
Category
Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Brass
Italian Renaissance Walnut Sgabelli Stools
Located in Queens, NY
2 Similar Italian Renaissance style (17th Cent) walnut 3 legged sgabelli Stool with stretcher and "V" cutout in back. (PRICED EACH)
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Walnut
$1,250 / item
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.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
3 Italian Renaissance style (17th Cent) green and gold painted & carved ladder b
Located in Queens, NY
3 Italian Renaissance style (17th Cent) green and gold painted & carved ladder back high back side chairs with rush seat. (PRICED EACH)
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Rush, Wood
Italian Renaissance Walnut Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance Savonarola style walnut armchair with gold velvet back and red and gold cut velvet seat. (19th century).
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
2 Italian Renaissance Sgabelli Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
2 Similar Italian Renaissance style (17th Cent) walnut curved 3 legged sgabelli with carved back and seat (PRICED EACH)
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Walnut
$1,500 / item
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 ...
Category
1920s Vintage Renaissance Seating
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
Early 1600s Italian Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Walnut
17th Century Renaissance Sgabello Walnut Chair
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful 17th century (1650-1680) Sgabello.
The countries where this could originate are located in and around the Alps. So Switzerland, Austria, Southern Germany, and Northern Ita...
Category
17th Century Swiss Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Walnut
Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Savonarola Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance-style (19th Century) carved walnut Savonarola style armchair with carved heads. (Matching loveseat: 041408)
Category
19th Century Antique Renaissance Seating
Materials
Walnut
Renaissance Style Giltwood Bench
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Renaissance style giltwood bench, circa 1920. This bench has excellent quality gilding, carved cupid heads, gargoyle faces and paw feet.
Category
1920s European Vintage Renaissance Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
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.