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.
Antique French Double Door Cabinet Cupboard Carved Honey Oak Drawer early 20th
Located in Tyler, TX
ELEGANTLY Carved Antique French Honey Oak Cabinet with Double Doors and Drawer~~c. early 20th century Beautiful, canted corners and carved double doors with full length upp...
Oak
Henkel Harris Mahogany Corner Cabinet
Located in Annville, PA
From Niagara Furniture a vintage Henkel Harris Mahogany Corner Cabinet in very good condition. A Henkel Harris Mahogany Corner Cabinet brought ...
Mahogany
Antique French Oak RENAISSANCE REVIVAL Bow Front CORNER Cabinet c. 1900s
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFULLY CARVED Antique French Oak RENAISSANCE REVIVAL Bow Front CORNER Cabinet c. 1900s Beautiful antique French oak corner cabinet...
Oak
Vintage Kittinger Corner Mahogany Stand
Located in Annville, PA
From Niagara Furniture a Vintage Kittinger Corner Mahogany Stand. While petite and elegant this faithful antique reproduction is also sturdy and strong. Great quality construction is...
Mahogany
$3,195 / set
Rare Pair of 19th-century Portuguese Columns.
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare Pair of 19th-century Portuguese Columns. Made of oak wood with a zoomorphic shape. Signs of use. Dimensions: 117 x 37 x 38 cm Good condition
Wood
18th Century Italian Painted Corner Cabinet with Biblical Court Scene
Located in Dallas, TX
Richly painted and highly unusual, this antique Italian corner cabinet was crafted circa 1780. The bow-front encoignure features two paneled doors decorated with a vivid biblical cou...
Wood
$2,139Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Mirror
Gorgeous English Mahogany Inlaid Corner Cabinet
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Gorgeous English George III Style Mahogany Inlaid Corner Cabinet Dimensions : 71" Tall X 26" Wide X 18" Deep This English regency style corner cabinet is made of Mahogany and has ...
Mahogany
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Corner Display Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany corner display cabinet having a mahogany gallery top with satinwood inlay, single inlaid mahogany astragal glazed door opening to reveal two shelves standing on shaped spade legs...
Other
Corner Cabinet in Mahogany, 18th Century, Georgian
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant English mahogany corner cabinet from the 18th century Very good quality corner cupboard which has braced windows. It is his ...
Mahogany
19th-C. French Corner Cabinet
Located in Ballard, CA
A single door painted French corner cabinet in the Louis XVI style. Made out of pine wood painted with light gray/blue and cream accents. Feature...
Iron
$1,328Sale Price|20% Off
H 43.51 in W 32.09 in D 22.25 in
Teak Mid-Century Modern Corner Cabinet or Cupboard, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Modern corner cabinet or cupboard. Striking Dutch design from the 1960s. Solid teak and teak veneer. Three original drawe...
Teak
Pair of 20th Century French Corner Cupboards
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 20th Century French simulated mahogany corner cupboards. Of lovely scale and proportions, these cupboards exhibit the most wonderful original rich patina. The top section fea...
Wood
On Hold|$2,450
H 73.25 in W 47.25 in D 29.5 in
Dutch Biedermeier Black Painted Bow-Front Corner Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall Dutch Biedermeier corner cabinet, known in Dutch as a meidenkast or maid's corner cupboard, built to fit flush into a corner with a triangular footprint. The entire exterior is ...
Wood, Paint
$16,250
H 55.91 in W 33.47 in D 23.63 in
1930s Swedish Modern Mahogany and Walnut Corner Cabinet by Reiners
Located in Örebro, SE
.A Swedish Modern corner cabinet by Reiners Möbelfabrik, Mjölby, manufactured on October 10, 1938. The slightly convex door is veneered in richly figured Pyramid mahogany. The upper ...
Birch, Mahogany, Walnut, Plywood, Burl
$5,637
H 84.85 in W 35.04 in D 20.67 in
Fine Early 20th Century Antique English Carved Oak Corner Cabinet
Located in Nottingham, GB
An impressive early 20th-century English corner cabinet, finely crafted from oak and distinguished by its extensive carved decoration, open display section and substantial architectu...
Oak
Early 19th Century Decorated Swedish Corner Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare corner cabinet from northern Sweden made during the first years of the 19th century, 1810 to 1820. The cabinet is pine and made in two parts. It has the original decoration paint with the authentic patina of time. The paint is unusually intricate and varied with both floral motifs and marbling. That points to it being an expensive cabinet...
Pine
18th Century Federal Oak Corner Cabinet / Cupboard
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 18th Century Federal Oak Corner Cabinet / cupboard. Measures 26.75" in width, 14.75" in depth, 36.75" in height. Side is 17.5" in depth.
Oak
$4,130Sale Price|30% Off
H 59.5 in W 43 in D 17 in
Faux Bamboo Pine Cupboard with Drawer over 2 Doors, Early 20th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Faux bamboo pine cupboard.
Pine
$3,375
H 76 in W 48 in D 14 in
Exemplary 18th Century Paint Decorated Corner Cabinet, Christie's Provenance
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With a Christies, New York auction sticker on the back. The cabinet with carved cornice and openwork frieze. Carved sinuous floral vine supports flank the glass door with mullions in a light brown stain. The interior in pale green paint with three shelves. The lower cabinet with metal mounts (broken...
Glass, Wood
$14,999 / set
H 80 in W 35 in D 14 in
Pair of 19th Century English Pine George II-style Corner Cabinets
Located in Solebury, PA
A pair of exquisite 19th-century English George II-style carved pine corner cabinets, imbued with period character and refined detailing, A pair of exquisite 19th-century English Geo...
Pine
Rosewood Corner Cabinet
Located in Puslinch, ON
Condition: Great Vintage Condition Dimensions: 33.75" x 21.25" D x 54.75" H Description: A vintage rosewood corner cabinet. Freshly imported from Denmark. In great condition. Comes...
Rosewood
NVIN0529 Vintage Henkel Harris Mahogany Corner Closet
Located in Annville, PA
This Vintage Henkel Harris Mahogany Corner Closet, brought to you by Niagara Furniture is manufactured using solid mahogany on all exposed surfaces and a plywood back. The attentio...
Mahogany
Carved cupboard, France, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Carved cupboard, France, circa 1880. Very good condition. Wood: oak dimensions : h. 208 cm w. 95 cm d. 60 cm.
Oak
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H 59 in W 42 in D 22.5 in
Antique French Corner Cabinet Cupboard Storage with Drawer Key Oak TALL 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
SUPERB Carved Antique French Oak Corner Cabinet with Drawer and Key~~TALL~~c. 1890s-1900 Carved door with upper drawer and key~~two...
Oak
Rare 18th Century Flemish Hand Painted Wood Corner Cabinet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Rare and beautiful 18th century hand painted corner cabinet with rounded front having meticulously rendered royal court scene. Inside there are shelves for storage. The top sits on...
Wood
Carved Cupboard, France, circa 1880
Located in Chorzów, PL
Carved cupboard, France, circa 1880. Very good condition. Wood: oak dimensions : h. 208 cm w. 95 cm d. 60 cm.
Oak
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H 60 in W 27.25 in D 19 in
19th century Petite Antique English Corner Cabinet Carved Oak British Bookcase
Located in Choudrant, LA
Petite 19th century Antique English Corner Cabinet Carved Oak British Bookcase Shelf. From our most recent English container, and one of our favo...
Oak
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H 38 in W 41.5 in D 30.25 in
Antique French Corner Cabinet Cupboard Canted Corners Renaissance Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFULLY CARVED Antique French Oak CORNER Cabinet, Bookcase, Display or Storage Cabinet ~~c. 1880s Full of classic French style~~charmi...
Oak
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H 71.5 in W 36.5 in D 26.25 in
19th century French Carved Corner Cabinet Black Forest Open Shelves Bookcase
Located in Choudrant, LA
19th century French Carved Corner Cabinet Black Forest Open Shelves Bookcase. Direct from France, a beautifully hand carved corner cabinet, a...
Oak
Unique Corner Cabinet, France, circa 1890
Located in Chorzów, PL
Unique corner cabinet, France, circa 1890. Very good condition. Wood: oak Measures: H. 101 cm W. 121 cm D. 77 cm.
Oak
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H 34.25 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
19th Century French Carved Oak Corner Cabinet Renaissance Petite Arched Front
Located in Choudrant, LA
19th century French carved oak corner cabinet renaissance petite arched front. Direct from France, a beautifully hand carved corner cabinet, in a petite size, perfect for placement ...
Oak
Renaissance Corner Display from Around 1870
Located in Chorzów, PL
Renaissance corner display from around 1870. Very good condition. Wood: walnut Dimensions: height 237 cm, width 93 cm, depth horn 65 cm.
Walnut
Antique Corner Cabinet, Scandinavia, circa 1910
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique corner site from the early 20th century. Dimensions: Height 155 cm / width 90 cm / depth 53 cm.
Mahogany
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H 83 in W 28 in D 27 in
Italian Renaissance Style Corner Cabinet with Painted Volutes, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Renaissance style painted corner cabinet from the late 19th century, with volutes. Created in Italy during the last quarter of the 19th century, this corner cabinet featur...
Wood
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H 77.96 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
1930s Italian Renaissance Corner Cupboard in Walnut, Restored, Wax Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian Renaissance corner cupboard in walnut, with display cabinet, finished to wax with exceptional patina Measure in cm: H 198 D 53 x 53.
Walnut
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H 71.5 in W 28 in D 19 in
Pair of 19th Century Renaissance Hand-Carved Oak Corner Buffets or Etageres
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare pair of 19th Century Renaissance Corner Buffets/Etagere with hand-carved excellence in solid oak and features unique drawers that pivot out from ...