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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16th Century Period Renaissance Tuscan Walnut Credenzino
Located in Vero Beach, FL
16th Century Period Renaissance Tuscan Walnut Credenzino Italian 16th/17th century Renaissance walnut small Credenza with a rectangular top above a single drawer centered over a s...
Walnut
Important Italian, Firenze, Late Renaissance Period Walnut 3-Door Credenza
Located in Atlanta, GA
this important credenza was crafted with great precision and was meant to be viewed from 3 sides, the rectangular top above a a case with an upper frieze carved with interlocking for...
Walnut
18th Century Renaissance Palladio Dining Room Set in blackening wood of walnut
By Andrea Palladio
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Monumental and important Renaissance Palladio dining room set all in solid hand-carved walnut from a Palladian Palace in Vicenza of a Venetian patrician family. The back of the showcase was rebuilt again at the end of the 800 first 900 with the application of damask fabric The table can be extended up to 4-6 meters The large sideboard and the display cabinet are in the process of conservative restoration and have therefore been disassembled, as seen from the last photos. Measures in cm: Sideboard H 240 x L 315 x D 70 Display cabinet H 240 x L 230 x D 60 Table H 78 L x 230 x D 140 Extendable to 4-6 meters Notes: The architectural design of Andrea Palladio...
Glass, Pine, Walnut
Restored 19th C. Neo-Renaissance Carved Oak Credenza (Matching Cabinet)
Located in SEDLEC-PRČICE, CZ
This restored nineteenth century Neo-Renaissance carved chestnut credenza is an extraordinary piece of European case furniture that features remarkably deep hand-carved high relief s...
Bronze
Italy Ligurian Carved Oak and Chestnut Credenza Bambocci Sideboard
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Valuable noble Italy Ligurian carved oak and chestnut credenza Bambocci, sideboard with display cabinet. All original with exception of the cabinet glasses....
Chestnut, Oak
18th Century Italian Carved Walnut Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A rare 18th century Italian walnut chest / credenza, Renaissance Period, neoclassical influenced, having two elaborately carved figural statue c...
Ormolu
Tuscan Big Massive Credenza Florentine Renaissance All Walnut Wax-Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Tuscan 1940s big massive credenza classic style, Tuscan craftsmanship Renaissance all massive walnut wax-polished Measures cm: H 138, L 260, P 62.
Walnut
18th Century Important Tuscany Renaissance Sideboard Credenza, in Solid Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FR45 Antique Tuscany heavy and massive sideboard in solid walnut. In two parts: the top with two doors and two internal shelves with spiral wal...
Walnut
17th Century Walnut Italian Renaissance Credenza
Located in San Francisco, CA
An extraordinary Tuscan Renaissance period walnut credenza in superb original condition. Hand carved, warm rich original patina, having two drawers and a single interior shelf. Italy...
Walnut
Italian Renaissance Oratory In Walnut With A Small Theatre—17th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A charming oratory or "Prie-Dieu" from the Italian Renaissance, made of walnut with a small drop-down panel, dating from the 17thcentury A small, unusual piece of furniture with a dr...
Walnut
PORTUGUESE WOODEN ARK 18th century
Located in Madrid, ES
PORTUGUESE WOODEN ARK 18th century in vintner wood and rosewood, with two padded drawers, geometric decoration. Gilded bronze hardware and locks. Small stains on top. Dim.: 65 x 10...
Wood
17th Century Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Credenza
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 17th century Tuscan region Italian Renaissance style walnut credenza. Having two upper drawers, removable interior shelf, and functioning old period lock. In remarkable antique con...
Walnut
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17th Century Walnut Credenza with Velvet and Wrought Iron Detailing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A spectacular and finely detailed late Renaissance credenza likely created in Florence. A plank top is supported by a series of three frieze drawers with open wrought iron grilles o...
Wrought Iron
Important and sober Italian Renaissance Credenza
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
ORIGIN : ITALY, VENICE PERIOD : 16th CENTURY Height: 103 cm Length: 174 cm Depth 45 cm Walnut Usual restoration The low sideboard with several doors became more common in the...
Walnut
19th C. Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Credenza with Figural Panels
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring impressive scale and sculptural craftsmanship to a dining room, library, or grand entry with this exceptional antique Italian Renaissance Revival credenza, crafted circa 1870. ...
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...
Other
17th Century Italian Tuscan Renaissance Period Walnut Credenza
Located in San Francisco, CA
An extraordinary solid walnut Tuscan Renaissance period credenza. In remarkable antique condition considering its age (400-500 years). In original condition, (a small (1/3 section) o...
Walnut
Italian Renaissance Walnut Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular top with molded edge over a frieze with two drawers flanked by three acanthus carved corbel shaped drawers, pair cabinet doors below wi...
Walnut
Credenza Sideboard Cupboard Walnut Italian Bologna Brass Studwork Renaissance
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This is a fine example of a Renaissance period credenza or sideboard that would have been made for an Italian Palazzo. The shaped moulded panels and brass studwork ornamentation are ...
Walnut
Early 19th Century Spanish Walnut Bargueño Cabinet on Stand with Iron Stretcher
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique Bargueño or Vargueño desk was crafted in Spain circa 1820. The two-piece cabinet-on-stand features a rectangular chest resting on turned legs connected by a deco...
Wrought Iron
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...
Small 17th Century Italian Renaissance Credenza
Located in Middleburg, VA
Small 17th Century Italian Renaissance Credenza. Made of Circassian Walnut with carved heads as handles to the single drawer over two paneled doors with bronze hardware and heavily c...
Metal, Brass
Italian Credenza at Sideboard height
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Italy, Florence Walnut wood Good state of preservation Former Collection Bresset The "credenza" is a typical piece of furniture from Italy. It evolved during the 15th century from an earlier form, a table with shelves for decorative purposes, which played a role in the ceremonial settings of refined environments. Transformed into a low cabinet with two doors...
Walnut
Italian Renaissance Sacristy Buffet / Credenza In Walnut
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Italian Renaissance sacristy cabinet / buffet in walnut probably from Venice Superb and rare sacristy credenza composed of 10 drawers and two doors. T he large drawers were used to s...
Walnut
PORTUGUESE CHEST WITH TWO DRAWERS 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PORTUGUESE CHEST WITH TWO DRAWERS 18th Century in vignette wood with rosewood frames. Gold metal hardware. Dim.: 82 x 122 x 60 cm good conditions
Wood
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Renaissance Style 60 Inch Credenza
Located in Westwood, NJ
With its stunning chic and sophisticated design, this 42" tall cabinet will add a touch of class to any room. Perfect for keeping your space organized and stylish! Inspired by the F...
Wood
EARLY 16th CENTURY INLAID RENAISSANCE SIDEBOARD
Located in Firenze, FI
Refined and unique sideboard in solid carved walnut, decorated with "Carthusian" inlays in walnut and other woods. The sideboard features a linear shape, characterized by a base and ...
Bronze
16th CENTURY SMALL CANDLE HOLDER SIDEBOARD
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant small sideboard in solid walnut, carved and dark patinated. The piece is distinguished by its small bracket feet and the classic period-style ashlar work beneath the top. The...
Nutwood
Spanish Renaissance Sacristy Buffet In Walnut Circa 1600
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Spanish Renaissance sacristy / chasuble buffet circa 1600 a piece that was at the time used in churches to store the priest clothes Very beautiful sacristy cabinet which is composed of 3 drawers with their original wrought iron entrance Paneled sides typical of Spanish renaissance furniture...
Walnut
Oak Slatted Credenza / Sideboard - Fully Customizable
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood credenza / sideboard with slatted screen doors in white oak built by Material in Portland, Oregon. The clean modern lines and quiet texture o...
Oak
$2,104Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.24 in W 51.19 in D 13.98 in
Art Deco Modernist Oak Credenza or Sideboard, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Modernist credenza or sideboard. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak base with original solid macassar ebony handles on door with glass and dra...
Glass, Macassar, Oak
Italian Baroque Walnut Credenza
Located in Essex, MA
A more unusual model with a rectangular top with chamfered corners over a drawer and pair of doors. The interior with hidden compartments. Wood knobs and bracket feet. A very good ex...
Walnut
$5,975
H 32.68 in W 66.93 in D 16.54 in
19th Century Large Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Oak Tuscan Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid oak, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing three drawers over four doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut,...
Iron
19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Side Cabinet or Credenza
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century French Boulle serpentine fronted credenza, having shaped glazed doors to either end with shelves within. The central door with classical scrolling fo...
Brass
Italian Colored Glass and Brass Sideboard or Credenza
Located in London, London
Colored glass sideboard Brass base and details Postmodern mix of colors Contemporary, Italy.
Brass
Milo Baughman Tambour Door Credenza in Walnut
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in San Diego, CA
An exceptional example of California modern design, this Milo Baughman for Glenn of California credenza showcases the designer’s talent for balancing clean architectural lines with u...
Walnut
18th Century Baroque Style Walnut Carved Cabinet with Figures
Located in Milford, NH
A fine rectangular Baroque style Walnut cabinet with carved figures on the fitted frieze drawers, as well as on each corner and door edge. The top edge is finished with a foliate car...
Iron
$6,900
H 38.98 in W 79.14 in D 16.54 in
19th Century Large Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Oak Tuscan Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid oak, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing three drawers over three doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut...
Iron
$5,975
H 30.32 in W 64.97 in D 14.18 in
19th Century Large Catalan Spanish Baroque Carved Oak Tuscan Credenza or Buffet
Located in Miami, FL
From Northern Spain, constructed of solid oak, the rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing four drawers over four doors, the doors paneled with solid walnut, ...
Iron
$1,309Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.3 in W 37.6 in D 17.92 in
Bar Cocktail Cabinet, Walnut & Marble France, 20th Mid-Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Buffet cocktail bar made from a sewing machine cabinet Walnut lacquered Marble has been inlaid at the sewing-machine level, giving it a quality design that's practical for placing gl...
Wrought Iron
$3,541
H 28.75 in W 46.86 in D 16.34 in
Spanish Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Credenza, 19th–Early 20th Century
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Elegant Spanish Renaissance Revival credenza crafted in solid oak, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. The front features two doors adorned with geometric coffered panel...
Wrought Iron
19th Century Antique French Renaissance Carved Oak Dresser
Located in Buxton, GB
RARE Statement piece, Magnificent Antique French Renaissance Style Carved Oak Dresser A truly exceptional and heavily carved antique dresser, displaying the rich, ornamental styl...
Walnut
Antique Italian Renaissance Style Credenza Cupboard
Located in Buxton, GB
This Antique Renaissance Style Walnut Credenza from the l19th century exudes elegance and charm, with its brown glossy finish and intricate carvings of Lions and Mythical creatures. ...
Walnut
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H 48 in W 67 in D 21.75 in
16th Century Italian Renaissance Walnut and Burr Walnut Intarsia Credenza
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful piece of Italian furniture, dating to the High Renaissance of the 1500s, this walnut credenza has a fascinating intarsia burr façade. The front, which consists of three b...
Wood, Walnut, Burl
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H 41 in W 72 in D 30 in
18 / 19th C. Antique Renaissance, Heavily Carved Oak, Knights of Armour Credenza
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning Antique Credenza, Renaissance, Heavily Carved Oak, Knights of Armour, 18/ 19th Century!! This antique credenza is a true gem for any collector. Crafted in the Renaissance ...
Wood
17th Century Italian Carved Walnut Credenza
Located in Bradenton, FL
17th century Italian Carved Walnut Credenza. Credenza is beautifully crafted featuring intricate woodwork with decorative carvings of mythological creatures and foliage along the doo...
Walnut
A Tuscan Walnut Credenza, 17th century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
Description: A rectangular credenza or dining room sideboard. The rectangular top with a dentil cornice above a horizontal panelled section with two concealed frieze drawers to the...
Walnut
Late Renaissance 16th Century Italian Credenza.
Located in Middleburg, VA
A striking example of Late Renaissance craftsmanship! This 16th-century Italian credenza was made in Tuscany circa 1570 and exhibits the bold architectural lines and refined ornament...
Walnut
Important Renaissance Carved Walnut Credenza
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
IMPORTANT RENAISSANCE CARVED WALNUT CREDENZA ORIGIN : ITALY, VENICE PERIOD : 16th CENTURY Height: 124 cm Length: 166 cm Depth: 62 cm Dark coloured walnut Maintenance restauratio...
Wood, Walnut
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H 32.29 in W 40.16 in D 16.54 in
20th Spanish Chest of Drawers with Original Hardware and carved drawers
Located in Miami, FL
A museum quality, Spanish, Late-Renaissance, cedar enclosed chest of drawers with exceptional walnut and fruitwood with an architectural or façade front This is the most sophisticat...
Iron
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H 45 in W 58.5 in D 22 in
Italian, Umbria, Late Renaissance Carved Walnut Credenza, end of 16th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case with two doors housing interior shelving, the doors centered among tapering fluted pilasters with pronounced capitals...
Walnut
Henredon Vintage Breakfront
Located in Annville, PA
From Niagara Furniture a Henredon Vintage Breakfront in excellent, ready to use in your home, condition. Simple yet sophisticated this beautiful Henredon Vintage Breakfront has ever...
Mahogany
End of the 16th Century solid walnute sideboard
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful sideboard in solid walnut with notched corners. The sideboard has two drawers and two doors with bronze knobs and is characterized by carvings typical of the Florentine Ren...
Walnut