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.

Find a collection of antique Renaissance case pieces, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

Style: Renaissance

Period: 18th Century and Earlier

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

18th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinet

Spanish Renaissance Style Walnut Sideboard

Located in New York, NY

Spanish Renaissance-style (17th Century) large walnut sideboard cabinet with armorial carved sides and 2 doors and drawers.

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17th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Spanish Renaissance Style Walnut Sideboard

Museum Quality and Condition Original 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Linen Press

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning early 1600s press with hand-carved heraldic lion sculptures. In the same decade that a young painter by the name of Rembrandt van Rijn w...

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Early 17th Century Dutch Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Hardwood, Oak

Museum Quality and Condition Original 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Linen Press

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Oak Renaissance Cabinet, 1600 Unikat

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

Cabinet We present you a unique Renaissance Cabinet from the sixteenth century, Kabinet comes from Germany. It is made of oak. Cabinet is a box furniture, it consists of an upper c...

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16th Century German Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Oak Renaissance Cabinet, 1600 Unikat

Antique Original Tirol Wien Wardrobe Cupboard Massive Wood Laquered Faux Wood

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Mid-18th century Renaissance wardrobe cupboard in massive wood laquered faux wood; with columns and hand-carved capitals. Wardrobe restored leaving the signs of aging in precious la...

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Mid-18th Century Austrian Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Antique Original Tirol Wien Wardrobe Cupboard Massive Wood Laquered Faux Wood

Antique 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Solid Oak with Ebony Veneer Cupboard

Located in Casteren, NL

This beautiful and friendly-sized cupboard is made of the finest watered oak in the tradition of the Dutch Renaissance during the “Dutch golden age” It is a two-story four-door cabin...

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17th Century Dutch Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Ebony, Oak

Antique 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Solid Oak with Ebony Veneer Cupboard

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

Italian Renaissance Walnut Credenza

16th Century Italy Ligurian Carved Oak and Chestnut Credenza Bambocci Sideboard

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Valuable ancient noble 16th century, Italy Ligurian carved oak and chestnut credenza Bambocci, sideboard with display cabinet. All original with exception ...

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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Chestnut, Oak

16th Century Italy Ligurian Carved Oak and Chestnut Credenza Bambocci Sideboard

17th Century Northern Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers, circa 1690

Located in Cagliari, IT

Rare 17th century carved walnut chest of drawers, bracket carved feet. Italy , Emilia PLEASE NOTE THAT THE EXPORT AUTHORIZATION BY THE ITALIAN MINISTRY OF CULTURAL HERITAGE TAKES ...

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1690s Italian Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

17th Century Northern Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers, circa 1690

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...

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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

18th Century Important Tuscany Renaissance Sideboard Credenza, in Solid Walnut

English Renaissance Walnut Hutch Cabinet

Located in New York, 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 ...

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Late 18th Century British Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

English Renaissance Walnut Hutch Cabinet

Continental Carved Walnut Chest

Located in Vista, CA

A continental carved walnut chest in the Renaissance taste, 18th century, probably Italian, the lid opens to a void interior. The case is carved wi...

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18th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Continental Carved Walnut Chest

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

Italian early 17th century painted Renaissance Cassone

French late 16th century Renaissance Walnut Deux-Corps cabinet

Located in Troy, NY

Beautiful French Renaissance cabinet in two parts. The top part with two carved doors featuring classical figures opening to an interior fit...

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16th Century French Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

French late 16th century Renaissance Walnut Deux-Corps cabinet

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...

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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

An Italian Walnut & Veneer Credenza

Huge Antique Carved Oak Chest or Trunk from Spain, Late 1500s to Early 1600s

Located in Dallas, TX

A very unique find because of its great size and age, this huge oak chest or trunk was hand-carved in Spain in the late 1500s or early 1600s, making it a period High (or Late) Renais...

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Early 17th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Oak

Huge Antique Carved Oak Chest or Trunk from Spain, Late 1500s to Early 1600s

Rare 18th Century Italian Walnut Hall Console Cabinet or Sideboard

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Dimensions: H 41,3" / W 57,4" / D 19,7" Full of character 18c Antique Italian Walnut Hall Console Cabinet feauturing massive top with a bold moul...

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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut, Coating

Rare 18th Century Italian Walnut Hall Console Cabinet or Sideboard

Italian, Valle d’ Aosta, Carved Oak Cassone with Iron Hardware, 16th/17th cen.

Located in Atlanta, GA

Of rectangular form with a hinged top with molded edges and decorated with iron straps and exterior lock, the case raised on large rectangular legs, the front legs carved with large ...

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Early 17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Italian, Valle d’ Aosta, Carved Oak Cassone with Iron Hardware, 16th/17th cen.

Antique Grand Wabi Sabi Perfect Imperfect 17th Century Chest

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Wonderful oak chest from the 17th century. Superb patina, created over the centuries. The box on the right of the interior has a double bottom what were they hiding here? The box ...

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17th Century Dutch Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Antique Grand Wabi Sabi Perfect Imperfect 17th Century Chest

Sønderjysk Coffin Made In Oak With Carvings From 1760s

Located in Lejre, DK

The Sønderjysk oak coffin with carvings from around the 1760s is a rare and extraordinary artifact that offers a glimpse into the funerary customs of the past. Crafted from solid oak...

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1760s Danish Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Sønderjysk Coffin Made In Oak With Carvings From 1760s

Hand Carved Wood Renaissance Period Armoire a Deux Corps or Buffet 1600s France

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Important intricately carved tall hand carved French walnut armoire a Deux corps four-door cabinet from France 17th century from the Renaissance p...

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17th Century French Antique Renaissance Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Iron

Hand Carved Wood Renaissance Period Armoire a Deux Corps or Buffet 1600s France

Renaissance case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Renaissance case pieces and storage 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 case pieces and storage cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Renaissance case pieces and storage 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 case pieces and storage cabinets, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Arte Veneziana, Edouard Lievre, and Paul Sormani. 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 case pieces and storage cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $875 and tops out at $934,066 while the average work can sell for $6,065.