Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage 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
Renaissance Style Cabinet, France, Circa 1870
Located in PARIS, FR
An outstanding carved cabinet in the Renaissance style. The upper part consists in two stages with arcades, divided in six compartments by rich columns with Corinthian capitals, and topped by a carved entablature. The lower part opens with three doors, ornated with masks, hybrid figures and foliates, and relies on four strong feet.
This cabinet, probably executed for an amateur or a collector, is a perfect model for the neo-Renaissance style, that rose in the 1830’s, in France with the designers Claude-Aimé Chenavard (1798-1838) and Michel Liénard (1810-1870). It came some years after the Gothic Revival, but met a longer success during the 19th century (at the Expositions des Produits de l’industrie in 1844 and 1849, and at the Universal Exhibitions in 1855, 1867 and 1878). Inspiration was found in the French Renaissance, more specifically in the art of Henri II’s reign, and cabinet-makers used dark carved...
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1870s French Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Fontainbleau Renaissance Cabinet Bearing the Dodieu’s Family Coat-of-arms
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Fontainebleau renaissance cabinet bearing the Dodieu’s family coat-of-arms
Origin : ILe De France, School of Fontainebleau
Period : Second ...
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16th Century Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut, Ebony
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...
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1890s Spanish Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Iron
Renaissance Spanish Buffet with Two Doors, Three Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Spanish Renaissance buffet was sculpted from dense, old-growth oak with glorious full relief depictions. Set upon a brilliantly...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Late Renaissance 16th Century Italian Credenza.
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late Renaissance 16th Century Italian Credenza. Made of Circassian Walnut with a rich patination and glowing depth of color. A single...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Renaissance Style Wooden Cabinet Attributed to H.A. Fourdinois, France, 1893
Located in PARIS, FR
A wooden cupboard, elaborately carved throughout, dated "1893" on the crest and attributed to H.A. Fourdinois. The upper section with a pair of cherubs at the center of a balustrade ornamented with two-handled urns, two architectonic doors below, carved with lady and gentleman in niches surrounded by extensive carving with classical motifs. The lower section with two drawers above a standing female caryatid support at each front corner. The all reposing on four gadronned round feet.
The Fourdinois company was founded in 1835 by Alexandre-Georges Fourdinois (1799-1871). The Universal Exhibition held in London in 1851 was undoubtedly their first great artistic and public success. Winning the Great medal for a neo-Renaissance buffet...
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1890s French Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Carved chest of drawers, France, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Carved helper, France, circa 1880.
Very good condition, after professional renovation.
Wood: oak
dimensions: height 100 cm width 147 cm depth 62 cm
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1880s French Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
Italian early 17th century painted Renaissance Cassone
Located in Troy, NY
Charming painted cassone with a lift top, the rounded front decorated with pastoral scenes, nicely worn and muted under the varnish, darkened by age.
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Early 1600s Italian Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Prie-Dieu or Oratory in Walnut and Burl Walnut, circa 1600
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant oratory or prieu dieu (prayer Kneeler) in walnut and burr walnut from northern Italy circa 1600
Very beautiful Italian Renaissance furniture...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
English Renaissance Oak Sideboard
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance-style (19th Century) oak carved sideboard cabinet with 4 Wainscot paneled doors and fluted top molding.
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19th Century English Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
19th C. Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C. Italian walnut Renaissance style chest of drawers. There are eight drawers for plenty of storage. This handsome piece still has it's or...
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
A 17th-18th Century French/Italian Renaissance Walnut Carved Credenza Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 17th-18th Century French/Italian Renaissance Walnut Figural Carved Credenza Cabinet or Cupboard. The two-part cabinet with a pair of upper coffered doors with metal key-hole hardwa...
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Late 17th Century Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
D. JOSÉ CHEST OF DRAWERS Portuguese, 18th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
D. JOSÉ CHEST OF DRAWERS Portuguese, 18th century.
in walnut wood, with two large drawers and two drawers.
Wavy and cut-out top, decorated with a recess.
Cut-out and openwork skirts...
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18th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
NVIN0507 Vintage Demi Lune Baker Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Annville, PA
From Niagara Furniture a Vintage Baker Mahogany Sideboard in excellent condition, having recently been restored to give it a straight from the showroom look.
Simple yet sophisticate...
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1980s Vintage Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Exceptional Italian Renaissance Cassone with Rich Carving on a Gilt Background
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The lower part of the facade is adorned with a foliated and fruit garland.
The facade’s central panel bears a low-relief decor framed by a rais-de-cœur frieze. The central scene a...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Large 16th Century Tuscan Wedding Chest Called "Cassone"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large wedding chest in tinted and gilded walnut, the lid animated with a frieze of pearls, the sides with compartments, the belt decorated with gadroons. It rests on four claw feets.
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Vintage Councill 2 Part Breakfront
Located in Annville, PA
From Niagara Furniture a Vintage Councill 2 Part Breakfront in excellent, ready to use in your home, condition.
Simple yet sophisticated this beautiful Councill Mahogany Vintage Bre...
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1980s North American Vintage Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Annville, PA
An elegant Mahogany Writing Table by Niagara Furniture which is a perfect fit for use either at home or in the office. Features include a three panel brown genuine leather tooled top...
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2010s Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Leather, Mahogany
Florentine Renaissance Cassone with decor of vines and grape clusters
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
ORIGIN : ITALY, TUSCANY
PERIOD : 16th CENTURY
DIMENSIONS :
Height : 73 cm
Length : 180 cm
Depth: 57 cm
Good condition
Walnut wood
This significant Florentine cassone in the shape of a sarcophagus features a beautiful front panel flanked at the corners by two mascarons surrounded by voluted acanthus leaves. It rests on two lion's paw feet at the front.
The decoration includes a beautiful frieze of scales at the bottom, which continues on the sides. Above this, in the center, a scrollwork cartouche once bore coats of arms. On either side, there is an abundant vegetal decor with vine branches and sumptuous grape clusters.
The domed top lid is adorned around its edge with a wide frieze featuring a scale motif, harmoniously matching the lower cornice.
This beautiful cassone is interesting for several reasons. The choice of ornamentation is not random. Grapes have numerous meanings and are often associated with fertility, especially when represented on a wedding cassone...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood, Walnut
Venetian 18th Century, Renaissance Style Shelved Gilt-Wood Carved Étagère Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare Italian Venetian 18th century, Renaissance style four-shelved gilt-wood carved étagère book or display stand. The bowed front shelves, each surmo...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
19th Century Flemish Renaissance Buffet ~ Credenza
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Flemish Renaissance Buffet ~ Credenza is a remarkable work celebrating the splendor of the Renaissance Revival from top to bottom! The boldly gadrooned top edge frames ...
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Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
Antique Italian Renaissance Style Paint Decorated Cassone
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Ca. 18th c. or earlier. in dark walnut well worn. The front with pair of painted portrait medallions of a gentleman and lady in Renaissance s...
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18th Century Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
19th Century Flemish Renaissance Confiturier ~ Cabinet in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Flemish Renaissance Confiturier ~ Cabinet in Stripped Oak hails from the Antwerp region, and exhibits the definitive combination of geometric forms with Renaissance-insp...
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1870s Belgian Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
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...
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Late 17th Century Dutch Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Steel
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.
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17th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wrought Iron
18th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
This late 18th century cabinet is a so called 'kussenkast' or pillow cabinet. The pillow refers to the shape of the raised panels in the doors. It is a typical Dutch Renaissance cabinet...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
Important 17th Century Wrought Iron Chest from Nuremberg.
By Europa
Located in Madrid, ES
Important 17th-century wrought iron chest from Nuremberg.
Good original condition.
Height: 39 cm.
Dimensions: 67 x 37 cm.
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17th Century German Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Iron
French 18th Century Buffet
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This long Buffet sideboard is richly carved the front and sides. It has 2 drawers. It comes from the border France and Spain.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak, Pine
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...
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Mid-17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Other
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...
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Late 18th Century Unknown Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
16th century Venetian Cabinet Lacquered Wood "Persian style" collectible
Located in Pistoia, IT
Exceptional lacquered and gilded wooden cabinet, Venice, last quarter of the 16th century.
The architectural facade is centered on a gable supported by columns reminiscent of ancient...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
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...
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1780s Italian Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
19th Century Flemish Renaissance Confiturier ~ Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Flemish Renaissance Confiturier ~ Cabinet in stripped oak is an excellent choice for a cozy niche, narrow wall space, or corner of the room that needs a little surface, ...
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1870s Belgian Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
French 19th Century Cabinet Confiturier
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This buffet confiturier is in the style of Henri II, rich in carvings. Buffet confiturier means a cabinet with 1 door that was in the 19th century generally used in the kitchen.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
RARE ARMORED OFFICE DRAWER Indo-Portuguese, from the 17th century
Located in Madrid, ES
RARE ARMORED OFFICE DRAWER
Indo-Portuguese, from the 17th century.
in teak, ebony and sissoo.
Ornamented with rosettes, fleurs-de-lis and quartered shield
...
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17th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Country Estate Revolving Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
A Country Estate Revolving Bookcase from Niagara Furniture with full grain leather top with a shaped molding surround, over top three dovetailed drawers and numerous supported storag...
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2010s Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
D. JOSÉ CHEST OF DRAWERS Portuguese, from the 18th century
Located in Madrid, ES
D. JOSÉ CHEST OF DRAWERS Portuguese, from the 18th century
in mahogany wood, rosewood frames and rosewood inlays.
With 3 large drawers, 3 drawers and clipboard.
Wavy and cut-out top,...
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18th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
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 ...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
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...
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16th Century French Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
IMPORTANT LARGE PORTUGUESE ORATORY 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPORTANT LARGE PORTUGUESE ORATORY 17th Century
in carved and turned Brazilian rosewood with remains of gilding, glass doors and sides.
Interior with painted, polychrome and gold de...
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17th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Mahogany Ball and Claw Blockfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Annville, PA
A vintage Mahogany Ball and Claw Blockfront Chest of Drawers brought to you by Niagara Furniture. A classic furniture style this blockfront shap...
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Late 20th Century Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Renaissance Cupboard from Loire Valley, 'France'
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This cabinet is composed of two bodies, the upper one being recessed. The extraordinary proportions are enriched by a mythological and floral carved decor.
The Lower body stands o...
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16th Century French Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Large French Richly Carved Buffet Sideboard Chest - Renaissance - 17th - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very important Renaissance chest transformed into a two-door sideboard in the 19th century. Composed of numerous carved wooden details. This sideboard is richly decorated and testifi...
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17th Century European Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
Antique French Renaissance Carved Walnut Court Cupboard, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique oversized French Renaissance carved walnut cupboard with exaggerated crest having acanthus and shell, surmounting triple door ...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Rare Renaissance Cabinet Richly Carved
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This rare Renaissance cabinet is richly decorated on the doors and drawers with carvings depicting the four seasons, and on the uprights and the entablature, alternating flower bouquets inlaid with mother of pearl. This is a beautifully conceived piece of furniture, representing a crowned portico with its entablature and cornice.
The upper body
Articulated separately in a ternary rhythm, as with the lower body, the upper part opens with two carved doors. The doors are framed by both the lateral uprights and the casing. There are cartouches carved into the casing in which mythological figures are depicted with flower bouquets.
On the doors:
On the right: Spring, a female figure crowned with a wreath of leaves, holding a basket full of flowers. She is wearing necklaces and bracelets on each arm, with drapery discretely wrapped around her body and is standing on a winged putti’s head. On each side are depicted a tree and a village with a steepled church. Above her head floats the three signs of the zodiac corresponding to the season: Aries, Taurus and Gemini.
On the left: Summer, a bearded man crowned with ears of corn and bearing armfuls of corn. He is standing on a similar winged putti, flanked by a tree and an ear of corn. The following three signs of the zodiac appear: Cancer, Leo and Virgo.
On the uprights and the central casing a number of smaller figures seem to represent virtues and vices that newly wedded couples should aspire to and avoid.
On each side, at the bottom of the uprights, there is a dog representing fidelity. Above, a lion embodies power, wisdom, and justice.
In between, on the left upright, there is a figure of noncombatant Athena wearing a helmet and holding a spear, an arrow pointing down and in her left hand, a shield, symbol of protective power. On the right upright, the goddess Venus controls the arrow of Cupid.
The iconography here acts as a clear reminder of the required virtues that both parts of a young couple need to fulfill: fidelity, power, wisdom and justice. For him, the goddess Athena focuses on the power. Whereas for her, it is Venus who shows how to control Cupid’s arrow.
On the central casing at the bottom, by way of contrast, there is a peacock, a symbol of pride and at the top, a monkey representing lust and mischief. In between, a woman holding a chain and a cup full of precious stones while on the floor sits a half empty opened casket. This can be interpreted as a symbol of extravagance.
Above, the entablature, decorated with male figures resting on leaking urns, may symbolize the passing of time. They are flanked by two consoles decorated with acanthus leaves and separated by flower bouquets (inlaid with mother of pearl). Finally on top, a cornice acts as a crown for the piece of furniture.
The lower body
The moulded base stands on four round, flattened feet.
Represented on the doors:
On the left: Autumn, a stocky, naked man crowned with vine leaves, holding fruits in his right hand and with his left, picking a bunch of grapes from a climbing vine. Standing on a mound, he is surrounded by a vine and a hill, at the foot of which a man presses the grapes in a big vat after the harvest. Above the climbing vine appear the signs of Libra, Scorpio and Sagittarius.
On the right: Winter, an elderly man wearing a fur cloak...
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16th Century French Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
19th Century French Renaissance Hunt Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Renaissance Hunt Buffet is a classic representation of the genre, with captivating and realistic hand-carved details and sc...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
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.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
French Henri IV / Renaissance Chest Desk in carved wood 17th - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very beautiful Rrenaissance / Henry IV chest from the 17th century, transformed into a desk in the 19th century.
Magnificent details are hand carved. The wood has a superb patina.
Fo...
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17th Century French Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
17th Century Italian Renaissance Walnut Credenza
Located in San Francisco, CA
An extraordinary solid walnut Renaissance period credenza. In remarkable antique condition considering its age (400-500 years). In original condition, (a small (1/3 section) of the t...
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17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
1700's, 18th C. Antique Large, Italian Renaissance Style, Carved, Walnut Cassone
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning 1700's, 18th C.Antique Large, Italian Renaissance Style, Carved, Walnut Cassone, Chest!
Antique Cassone, Marriage Chest, Coffer, Large, Italian Renaissance Style, Carved, W...
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18th Century European Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Wooden & Enameled Display Sideboard Attributed to H.A Fourdinois, France, c1867
Located in PARIS, FR
Important two-tiered sideboard attributed to H.A. Fourdinois made in natural and carved wood : the lower part made up of four panels, two concave ones and two doors, richly ornated with a polychrome enameled floral decoration and gilt bronze plaques.
A large dual drawer is surmounted by the upper part of the sideboard, opening with two glazed doors, framed by detached columns. The entire unit is topped with a pediment onto which a female bust is carved in relief within a medallion on a gilt background.
With a matching set of twelve chairs.
The Forney library in Paris preserves order registers of the Fourdinois as well as sketches books and pictures representing pieces of furniture made by the Fourdinois workshops. In this documentation, some elements enable us to link this sideboard with Henri-Auguste Fourdinois’ productions, such as the large scrolls linking the upper part to the lower part of the sideboard, as well as the detached columns carved at their lower third. (picture n°1 attached)
Notebook containing ink-sketches coming from the Fourdinois workshop shows a project for a pelmet, beautified with a centering trophy composed of a torch and a quiver within in a foliage wreath, this motif obviously reused by the Fourdinois on the central decoration of the panels of our sideboard. (picture n°2 attached)
The firm of Fourdinois, considered during the Second Empire as the greatest furniture manufacturer in Paris, was founded in 1835 by Alexandre-Georges Fourdinois (1799-1871). It was developped in the context of the Expositions Universelles. At the time, the firm already produces furniture of the Neo-Renaissance style, such as a dresser that won the Great Medal at the London Universal Exhibition of 1851. The son, Henri-Auguste Fourdinois (1830-1907), joined the firm in 1860 and will become head of the firm in 1867. The high quality of his designs was remarked at the Universal Exhibition in 1862, when the jury awarded him two medals « for Excellence of Composition and Execution ». Henri-Auguste, now sole in charge, brought the firm to the summit of its achievements at the 1867 Universal Exhibition in Paris by winning the Grand Prize for his stand. Apart from the commissions he executed for the « Mobilier de la Couronne », he also produced high quality furniture for the Parisian bourgeoisie. The firm is at its zenith during the years 1862-1880. At this time, it is considered as an example to follow for other cabinet-makers, whether they are French, British or American.
Through the quality of execution and the extreme care taken in the decoration of furniture, H.-A. Fourdinois was particularly appreciated by Napoleon III and Eugenie...
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1860s French Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Enamel, Bronze
Important Italian Renaissance Polychrome Chest with Coat-of-Arms
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important Italian Renaissance Polychrome chest with coat-of-arms
Origin: Italy
Period: early 16th century
Height: 71cm
Length: 190cm
Depth: ...
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16th Century Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Cassettone Bureau-Chest Bambocci 16century Italian Renaissance Walnut Lombardy
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
AN EXCEPTIONAL MUSEUM QUALITY, ITALIAN, RENAISANCE WALNUT CASSETTONE WITH A FITTED BUREAU IN THE UPPER PART & EXCEPTIONAL BAMBOCCI CARVING, LOMBARDY
- This exceptionally rare, museum quality, piece of early furniture was conceived and crafted as an artwork of the finest quality of its time. Throughout time it has been a luxurious, statement piece which has protected it, and fortunately it has survived in virtually, original condition.
- This magnificent cassettone exudes the character and quality of the finest, late-Renaissance furniture.
Northern Italian Renaissance furniture often had the sides, legs or angles, 'a Bambocci', incorporating carved figures which were considered unique sculptures in their own right.
- The putti on this cassettone are beautifully carved and of sculptural quality. Each angel has one arm raised to heaven, a poignant touch.
- The lion’s paw feet are a classical feature and make a great statement.
- This cassettone was conceived to have visual impact through the quality of the carving, as well as being very practical with the writing compartment fitted in the top part.
- It has survived in very original condition with a few small repairs and losses, and the colour and patina are warm and lustrous.
- This cassettone is illustrated Illustrated in C. Alberici, Il Mobile Lombardo, Milan, 1969, p. 45, one of the seminal works on Lombardy furniture, and has been in two renowned collections.
The hinged top in two sections faced with a solid moulded edge. The front part has a fall front and opens to reveal a writing compartment. The fall front retains its original lock and is concealed with a false drawer which is above three drawers. All with moulded panels, escutcheons and retaining the original iron handles. The front ends have exceptional, bambocci, carved putti raising their arms to heaven above trailing foliage. Standing on magnificent lion's-head carved feet. The sides are panelled. Exceptional original colour and patina.
Literature : Illustrated in C. Alberici, Il Mobile Lombardo, Milan, 1969, p. 45. A Gonzalez-Palacois, Il mobile in Liguria, Genova, 1996 illustrates related pieces
Measures: Length 147 ½ cm. 58 in, height 104 cm. 41 in, depth 75 cm. 29½ in,
Provenance: Coll. Private Azzate The Collection of Sandro and Lidia Orsi, Ca’ Mera, Varese. Regarded as one of the most beautiful homes in Lombardy, Ca’ Mera, the country house of Sandro and Lidia Orsi was filled with beautiful objects from many different epochs. A renowned antiquarian from Milan, over his lifetime Sandro and his wife Lidia revived the Renaissance and Baroque character of the house and instilled their own unique vision into the interiors, which culminated with the creation of a Kunst – or Wunderkammer. “I have never seen such an example of poetical taste”, Sir John Pope...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Antique French Renaissance Figural Carved Walnut Marble Top Server Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique figural French Renaissance hunt board server offers walnut construction with foliate carved pediment having central cartouche and flanking lion heads over backsplash with ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
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...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wrought Iron
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...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
17th Century French Renaissance Buffet with Light Parcel Paint Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
Unlike their Italian counterparts who favored painted and inlaid motifs, French ebenistes during the Renaissance utilized elaborate carvings to embellish their furniture. A fantastic...
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17th Century French Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint
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...
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16th Century European Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Walnut
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