Renaissance Cabinets
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
French 17th Century Cabinet
Located in Stockbridge, GA
What a wonderful piece, full of character with the ornaments at the base and the putties carved in the wood.
Category
Late 17th Century French Antique Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Antique French Carved Oak Storage Cabinet Renaissance Roman Centurion c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak storage cabinet Renaissance Roman Centurion 19th cent
~Direct from the Brittany region of France, an ornately hand carved an...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique Italian Renaissance Era Brass Mounted Walnut Table Cabinet Wall Cupboard
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and unusual antique Italian walnut table-top cabinet (now also wall hanging cupboard), 17th century and later elements, with handsome warm rich dark patina and interesting pro...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Iron
16th Century Prie-Dieu 'Praying Kneeler' Made of Walnut and Burl
Located in North Miami, FL
16th Century Italian Prie-dieu (Praying Kneeler) made of Italian walnut and burl wood.
Category
16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Burl
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Walnut Renaissance Cabinet with Bronze Plaques by Barbedienne.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Walnut Renaissance Cabinet with Bronze Plaques made by F. Barbedienne, Circa 1890.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Display case, France, around 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Historic site from the late 19th century, France.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 230 cm / width 84 cm / depth 40 cm
Category
1880s French Antique Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
French 18th Century Renaissance Walnut Cabinet Vaisselier from Normandy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French 18th century Renaissance walnut two door cabinet vaisselier from Normandy. The vaissellier is raised by a large bottom tier with a mottled border and scrolled suppo...
Category
18th Century French Antique Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Antique Spanish Renaissance Figural Carved Oak Wood Religious Cupboard Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Spanish Renaissance Figural Carved Oak Wood 2 Pc Religious Cupboard Cabinet. Item features solid wood two part construction, carving that reads "Anno 1654" to crest, carved f...
Category
Late 18th Century Unknown Antique Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Renaissance Cabinet form Lyon 'France'
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Condition : Partly dating from the Renaissance. The backs and the drawer’s insides have been re-done.
Historical background
The 16th century is a prosperous period for Lyon...
Category
16th Century French Antique Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Italian Renaissance Walnut Credenza
Located in Essex, MA
With old finish. Rectangular top with molded edge over a frieze with mounted corbels and a false drawer over a pair of cabinet doors with original handles all flanked by mask and flo...
Category
Mid-17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Other
Fine Quality 18th Century Walnut Italian Carved Figural Side Cabinet Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a seriously antique 1780s era Italian cabinet with carved figures and acanthus leaves. The cabinet is absolutely gorgeous and has so much character and patina. The piece sho...
Category
1780s Italian Antique Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
$3,196 Sale Price
36% Off
Bargueño End of 16th Century Portugal "Writting Desk" with Drawers, Bargueno
Located in Miami, FL
Bargueño writing desk, cabinet in walnut tipical from Portugal.
This sort of early chest of drawers were use for papers and documents, it was used as a transportable writing desk.
...
Category
16th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Potthast Demi Lune Cabinet
Located in Annville, PA
From Niagara Furniture a Vintage Potthast Demi Lune Cabinet in excellent original, condition, although the top has recently been French polished to r...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Oval Tray Top Mahogany Display Table
Located in Annville, PA
The Oval Tray Top Mahogany Display Table from Niagara Furniture is an exercise in elegance. The sweeping mahogany legs are created by hand and support the table’s finely carved skirt...
Category
2010s Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
$975 / item
Country Estate Two Drawer File
Located in Annville, PA
A high quality piece of office furniture from Niagara Furniture our Country Estate Two Drawer File is made from the finest burls available. The top of the cabinet is covered in a ful...
Category
2010s Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Wood
$1,425 / item
+17th century Dutch renaissance two door portal cabinet with exotic carvings
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here is a very rare Dutch cabinet made of the finest European summer oak in the tradition of the Dutch Renaissance during the “Dutch Golden...
Category
Late 17th Century Dutch Antique Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Ebony, Oak
$19,001 Sale Price
20% Off
First French Renaissance Dresser
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Provenance : Chabrières Arlès collection then through descent
Under the reign of Henry II, during the French Renaissance, the rigour of composi...
Category
16th Century French Antique Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Oak
A Dark Walnut Single-door Cabinet, Italian 17th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A dark walnut single-door cabinet, Italian 17th century
Height: 110 cm Width: 115 cm Depth: 36.5 cm
Provenance: Private Australian Collection acquired in 1950s.
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Spanish Renaissance Style Walnut & Wrought Iron Vargueno
Located in Queens, NY
Spanish Renaissance style (17th Century and Later) wrought iron mounted walnut vargueno on later stand with a fall front enclosing 3 long drawers.
Category
17th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Buffet-Credence Cabinet Deux Corps Renaissance 16th Century France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Important Renaissance sideboard-credence.
This piece of furniture, originally a very large chest from the 16th century chest from the 16th century has three panels carved with mascar...
Category
16th Century French Antique Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Single-Door Cabinet in Solid Oak
Located in Casteren, NL
This elegant single-door cabinet was made in the Southern part of the Netherlands in the late 17th century. It was made in the best quality quarter-sawn oak in the tradition of the Dutch Renaissance during the “Dutch golden age”. The piece is of exceptional quality and was made completely in watered oak...
Category
Late 17th Century Dutch Antique Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Oak sideboard, France, around 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A monumental oak sideboard from France, dating from around 1870, is a unique example of furniture craftsmanship. Carved details give it a unique character, and functionality makes it...
Category
1870s French Antique Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Glass
Antique French Renaissance Carved Walnut Floral Inlay Blind Door China Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Renaissance Carved Walnut Floral Inlay Blind Door China Cabinet. Item features a satinwood floral design inlay, 2 wooden interior shelves, nicely carved details, 1 dov...
Category
Early 20th Century Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Small Renaissance Cabinet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Small renaissance cabinet
ORIGIN : FRANCE
PERIOD : END OF THE 16th CENTURY
Measures: height: 167 cm
length: 123 cm
depth: 58 cm
This small two-part unit with harmonious proportions opens with four front leaves and two belt drawers. It rests on a molded base.
The uprights and the central frame of the lower body are adorned with long stylized palmettes. They frame the four leaves on which unfolds a vegetal decoration made of stems and leaves sculpted in symmetry around two mascarons topped with feathers...
Category
16th Century French Antique Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
$17,813
Tray Top Mahogany Display Table
Located in Annville, PA
The Round Tray Top Mahogany Display Table from Niagara Furniture is an exercise in elegance. The sweeping mahogany legs are created by hand and support the table’s finely carved ski...
Category
2010s Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
$1,075 / item
19th Century Renaissance Style Belgian Buffet À Deux Corps or Cabinet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century buffet à deux corps from Belgian. Made of solid oak in two parts, the top has arched glass paned doors and opens to four removable shelves and the bottom opens to two ...
Category
19th Century Belgian Antique Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Small Two-Body Buffet Decorated with Bird Quills
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Small two-body buffet decorated with bird feathers
ORIGIN : FRANCE
PERIOD : 16th CENTURY
Measures: height: 170 cm
length: 106 cm
depth: 51 cm
Walnut wood
This cha...
Category
16th Century Antique Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Mahogany and Leather Lectern
Located in Annville, PA
This beautiful Mahogany and Leather Lectern from Niagara Furniture is made of the finest solid mahogany and mahogany veneers. Built with clean, straight lines, the desk has a slant t...
Category
2010s Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
$1,335 / item
Notable circa 17th Century Carved Walnut Two-Tiered Cabinet in Renaissance Style
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and impressive 17th century European cabinet. Made in two parts, both with elaborate carved decoration and burled panels and details. The upper cabinet with heavy overhanging...
Category
17th Century European Antique Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Renaissance Walnut Dresser
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The Middle Ages dresser is a piece of furniture divided in two parts. The bottom part is open while the upper part is full and closed.
The upper part is decorated with an abundanc...
Category
16th Century French Antique Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
$17,813
Rare Cabinet depicting the Four Elements
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
RARE CABINET DEPICTING THE FOUR ELEMENTS
ORIGIN : FRANCE
PERIOD : CIRCA 1600
Height: 178 cm
Width: 112 cm
Depth: 50 cm
Former Perpitch Collection
Forme...
Category
16th Century European Antique Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Walnut
19th Century French Walnut Renaissance Grand Cabinet with Crystal Vitrines
Located in Sofia, BG
This magnificent and rare 19th century Renaissance grand cabinet with vitrines features intricate decorations heavily carved into the solid walnut wood. There are massive carved wood...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
$16,388 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinet, Nightstand Renaissance , Walnut and Mahogany
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian Mid-Century Modern cabinet, nightstand, Renaissance style, walnut and mahogany interior, vax polished
Measures cm: H 60 W 58 D 32.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Tuscan Renaissance Wrought Iron and Walnut Cabinet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The lower part
It stands on an ogee molded base and four feet with two front legs more massive and detailed than the others.
It opens with two doors and three drawers.
The vert...
Category
16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Renaissance Style Carved Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique carved cabinet having a central marquetry inlaid door panel with high relief carved rope design flanked by carved figural columns, panel...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Carved sideboard, France, ca. 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Carved sideboard, France, ca. 1870.
Very good condition.
Wood: walnut
Dimensions: height 232 cm width 165 cm depth 62 cm
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
French 17th Century and Later Cabinet on Stand
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An ornately-carved walnut 17th century and later French cabinet on stand, the top with a pair of carved doors and paneled carved sides with co...
Category
17th Century French Antique Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Display case on lion's paws, Germany, early 19th century of the twentieth centur
Located in Chorzów, PL
Display case on lion's paws, Germany, early 19th century of the twentieth century.
Very good condition.
Wood: walnut
dimensions height 171 cm width 149 cm depth 42 cm
Category
1910s German Vintage Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
English Renaissance Walnut Hutch Cabinet
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance-style (18/19th Century) walnut hutch cabinet with 2 shelves under a carved pediment top with 2 drawers over 2 diamond carved doors on ...
Category
Late 18th Century British Antique Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Exceptional figural sideboard, France, ca. 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Exceptional figural sideboard, France, ca. 1880.
Very good condition.
Wood: walnut
Dimensions: height 287 cm width 180 cm depth 60 cm
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Carved sideboard, France, ca. 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Carved sideboard, France, ca. 1880.
Very good condition.
Wood: walnut
Dimensions: height: 220 cm width: 140 cm depth: 62 cm
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Walnut, Glass
Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Cabinet
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style (17th Century and Later) walnut cabinet on stand with 2 grill doors above a frieze drawer & trestle supports.
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Pair of English Renaissance Stained Oak Cabinets
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Renaissance style (19/20th Century) dark stained oak carved 2 door sideboard cabinets with Wainscot panels and drawer (PRICED AS Pai...
Category
Early 20th Century Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Oak
$16,000 / set
Walnut carved wooden case, bone inlays, Italy, 17th century
Located in Brescia, IT
Description
Rectangular in shape, it bears facade, sides, and lid characterized by decoration with geometric inserts to create stylized floral motifs made of bone; front feet with fe...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Country Estate Four Drawer File Tall
Located in Annville, PA
A superb piece of craftsmanship this high quality Country Estate Four Drawer File from Niagara Furniture is made with figured burled wood. The edge of the top is a lovely shaped soli...
Category
2010s Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Wood
$2,380 / item
Pair of Spanish Renaissance Style Mahogany Cabinets
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Spanish Renaissance style (19/20th Century) mahogany narrow cabinets with grill doors and red damask panel (PRICED AS Pair).
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Italian circa 1880 Hardwood, Boxwood Inlay Mirrored Back Corner Cabinet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Italian inlaid Rosewood with Boxwood accents Victorian circa 1880 small corner cupboard with origi...
Category
1880s Italian Antique Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Mirror
$1,880 Sale Price
30% Off
Carved Oak Cabinet with Lion Mask Carvings, circa 1850
Located in Evergreen, CO
Elegant but not too heavily carved, this oak cabinet showcases a dentil cornice, two top drawers flanked by lion mask carvings at the sides and between the doors, double doors flanke...
Category
Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Renaissance Double Cabinet in Walnut, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Renaissance Double Cabinet in Walnut, 19th Century.
19th-century Renaissance-style cabinet, walnut wood, fine woodcarving.
Dimensions: h: 166cm, w: 100cm, d: 46cm
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Unique 17th Century Cabinet Portrait and Scallop
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Unique cabinet that's probably made in France.
Beautiful portrait of a man with a feather in his had,
below that a panel with a scallop shell.
Please take a good look at the photo...
Category
17th Century French Antique Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Buffet 19th Century Renaissance Style Carved Oak with Inclusion of Marble Plates
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Buffet 19th century, Renaissance style carved oak, with inclusion of marble plates
good condition, a panel of a top door is cracked.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Marble
An Italian Walnut & Veneer Credenza
Located in Sheffield, MA
An Italian Walnut & Veneer Credenza
18thcentury & later
The rectangular moulded top above two short panelled drawers with knob handles, and a pair of doors with rosette-car...
Category
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Renaissance Cabinets
Renaissance cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Renaissance cabinets 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 cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Renaissance cabinets made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original cabinets, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Edouard Lievre, Paul Sormani, and Alexander Roux. 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 cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $950 and tops out at $167,108 while the average work can sell for $9,800.
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