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Renaissance Furniture

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.

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Style: Renaissance
Sir Robert Naunton Stipple Engraving
By Robert Cooper
Located in Chonburi, TH
This antique engraving of Sir Robert Naunton, created by Robert Cooper from England, showcases the meticulous stipple engraving technique. Produced in 1814, this piece is in excellen...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Paper

Broadside Dance of Death, “Stirb…”, Conrad Meyer, Master Engraving
Located in Norwich, GB
Dance of Death Broadside Todtentanz Einblattdruck Meyer, Conrad 1618-1689 Stirb, eh du sterbst, dass nicht verderbst [Der Todesengel zwischen Laste...
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1650s Swiss Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Paper

Rosso Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
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2010s Italian Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Glass

Fogo Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Rectangular Venetian mirror, made in the strictest Murano tradition, finely hand-engraved on the bands by skilled master engravers. All the elements are assembled with floral element...
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2010s Italian Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Glass

Tineo Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Precious rectangular Venetian mirror, made in the most rigorous Murano tradition, finely hand-engraved on all side elements. The central piece worked in mosaic transforms the mirror ...
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2010s Italian Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Gold

Expandable Barley Twist Dining Table Made from Walnut
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This barley twist dining table is shown here in 108" x 40", expanding to 138", however it can be built in any size. Because each table is be...
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2010s American Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Hand Carved Poplar Mirror Renaisance Style Frame
Located in New York, NY
Hand Carved Poplar Mirror Renaissance Style Frame H. 53" x W. 41"
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Late 20th Century American Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Pine

Italian 18th Century Tuscan Fratino Table with Lyre legs.
Located in Encinitas, CA
Presenting Bellini's Italian 18th Century Tuscan Fratino Lyre leg Table. This table features a one single solid top plank of beautiful aged Italian walnut directly mounted on four "L...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Walnut

PAIR OF IMPORTANT 17TH CENTURY FRENCH RENAISSANCE SERViNG TABLES UNRESTORED
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and important pair of original French Renaissance period serving tables, they are 17th centur...
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17th Century European Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Oak

Pair of Renaissance Revival Bronze Black Painted Vases
Located in Rome, IT
Impressive pair of black patinated bronze vases in the style of Renaissance. Finely decorated handles with a lion figure, over with a and body surrounded by leaves and female mask. ...
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1930s Italian Vintage Renaissance Furniture

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Bronze

Spanish Azulejo Tile Arista y Cuenca - Toledo 16th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Early Arista y cuenca tile made in Toledo. Tile decorated in renaissance with stylized flowers was probably made between 1550 and 1575.
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16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

'World Chronicle', 1st Edition, by Schedel & Wolgemut, Nurnberg, 1493
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
'World Chronicle' 1st edition, by Schedel, Nurnberg, 1493 Original woodcut, one page with seven illustrations and Latin text By Hartmann Schedel, originally published: July 12, 1493 Illustrator: Michael...
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15th Century and Earlier German Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Paper

Round Mahogany Pineapple Table
Located in Annville, PA
The elegant and refined Round Mahogany Pineapple Table from Niagara Furniture boasts a fantastic base carved to resemble the shape of a pineapple as well as a beautiful mahogany skir...
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2010s Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century Italian Carved Limestone Male Torso - Large Vintage Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A tall limestone statue of a male torso carved in the Classical style. The details remind of the Italian Renaissance period. The large vintage Italian male torso sculpture is positio...
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Limestone

Round Center Table
Located in Annville, PA
Our most robust drum table this large Round Center Table has eye catching appeal with satin wood banding, carved knees and a thick top with three d...
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2010s Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Four Fine Bohemian, Early 20th Century, Cut Crystal Glasses
Located in Firenze, IT
Four fine bohemian early 20th century cut crystal glasses. Hand-painted with beautifully vivid colors and floral patterns. Can be sold sep...
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20th Century Czech Renaissance Furniture

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Cut Glass

Mahogany Pierced Edge Table
Located in Annville, PA
First made popular in the 18th Century this vintage Mahogany Mahogany Pierced Edge Table was likely produced in the 1940’s and retailed by C.H. Lears in Baltimore MD. The table featu...
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Late 20th Century North American Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Baker Queen Size Mahogany Poster Bed
Located in Annville, PA
A vintage Baker Queen Size Mahogany Poster Bed which will be the focal point of any bed room in which it is placed. From the beautifully tapered finials an...
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Late 20th Century North American Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Exceptional Large Antique Italian Renaissance Cabinet With Heraldic Crest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An exceptional Renaissance style antique cabinet with imposing style and presence. Solid cabinet with a central door having a carved heraldic element flanked by two doors with carved...
Category

19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Original Antique Print of An Aristocratic Family After Van Dyck. Dated 1832
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image after Van Dyck Fine Steel engraving. Published by Fisher. Dated 1832 Unframed.
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1830s English Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Paper

Original Antique American Historical Print. " Death of General Wolfe " C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image of The Death of General Wolfe In the Battle of Quebec Fine steel engraving Published by Kelly circa 1850 Unframed.
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1850s English Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Paper

Vintage Henredon Secretary Desk
Located in Annville, PA
A Vintage Henredon Secretary Desk brought to you by Niagara Furniture. This desk is impressive in both it’s design and scale. Made of beautifully grained walnut, the secretary bookca...
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Late 20th Century Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Original Antique Print of a Fresco By Michelangelo, C.1880
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of The Sibyl of Delphi Chromo-lithograph Published by W.Mackenzie. C.1880 Original colour Unframed. Free shipping.
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1880s Scottish Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print of The Transfiguration After Raphael. Circa 1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image after Raphael Fine steel engraving Published by Fisher circa 1850 Unframed.
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1850s English Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Paper

Vintage Baker Serpentine Sideboard
Located in Annville, PA
A Vintage Baker Serpentine Sideboard brought to you by Niagara Furniture. A classic serpentine shape this Sideboard features six total drawers and two cabinet doors below to give it ...
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Late 20th Century Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique European Drawing of a Renaissance Romantic Scene
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
An antique drawing on paper, European, age uncertain. Not examined out of the frame. A fun Renaissance Romantic scene of a happy group by the water with village and windmill in the b...
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19th Century European Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Original Antique Print After Leonardo Da Vinci, circa 1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image after Leonardo Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed.
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1850s English Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print of The Annunciation After Murillo. Circa 1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image after Murillo Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed.
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1850s English Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Paper

C Zocchi (after), Monument To Dante, Bronze Reduction, Late 19th/early 20th Cent
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Reduction in patinated bronze with the high-relief decoration of the Monument to Dante, with glass top to form a pedestal table The Monument to Dante, sculpture dedicated to Dante A...
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Original Antique Print of Mary Magdalen After Domenichino. Circa 1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image after Domenichino Fine steel engraving. Published by Sangster, London. circa 1850 Unframed.
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1850s English Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Paper

Antique Henry II Carved Walnut Upholstered Leather Dining Side Accent Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Henry II style dining side chair, circa 1880s. Made from walnut with an embossed leather back featuring a crest and winged griffon. The lower back of the chair showcases an c...
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1880s Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique 19th Century Austrian Silver, Enamel & Rock Crystal Jug, Vienna c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Austrian rare and unusual solid silver-gilt & enamel rock crystal jug. The rock crystal engraved with intricate scrollwork, silver gilt mounts decorated with cha...
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1890s Austrian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver, Enamel

PAIR Baker Mahogany Night Stands
Located in Annville, PA
A fine quality PAIR Baker Mahogany Night Stands, each featuring a fully banded top, solid mahogany details as well as oak dovetailed drawers. Fine quality drawer fronts create a beau...
Category

Late 20th Century North American Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’ No.6. Art Print Photo by Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
The third series of photographs by fine Taxidermists Sinke & Van Tongeren After observing and analysing so many 17th century paintings, they were inspired to create a new series of work focused on still life masterpieces. They chose photography as the medium to portray their fine Taxidermy work interpreted through vanitas still lifes. The collection, ‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’, comprises eight works. Vanitas still lifes were enormously popular in the 17th century, often inspired by biblical themes and the saying that “All is vanity”. It reminded the viewer of his or her own mortality. For these series of still lifes Sinke & van Tongeren not only created meaningful scenes of taxidermy, they also mined their enormous collection of great finds to gather the most beautiful and unusual antiques to complement each scene. Title of this work; ’RÉUNION D’OISEAUX ÉTRANGERS’ Cabinets of curiosity were of monumental importance in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. Assembling them with interesting and rare objects was a competitive hobby amongst the elite, and to collect a great number of mounted species from everywhere in the world was the Holy Grail of the day. For ‘Réunion d’oiseaux étrangers’, we created that Holy Grail again, but this time stocking our cabinet with seemingly live species. This plentiful composition is staged in a cabinet with different boxes holding rare species such as a Toco Toucan, Scarlet ibis, Cock of the Rock...
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Early 17th Century Dutch Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Paper

Rounded Italian frame 16/17th century
Located in PAU, FR
Rounded Italian frame 16/17th century in period molded and blackened wood with guilloche decoration. Amethyst inlays. Vintage hook on the back. External frame dimensions: 36.5 x 33 c...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Rock Crystal

Renaissance Frame With Marble Inlay
Located in PAU, FR
16/17th century Italian frame in period molded and blackened wood with guilloche decoration. Alpi Verde marble inlays. Vintage hook on the back. External frame dimensions: 37.5 x 33....
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Marble

Original Antique Etching By A.Durand After Rembrandt. C.1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A real etching after Rembrandt's masterpiece By Amand Durand Published circa 1900 On good quality wove type paper Unframed.
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1890s English Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Paper

Vintage Oak Globe Wernicke Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
From Niagara Furniture; a Vintage Oak Globe Wernicke Bookcase – the perfect addition to any home or office space! Crafted from high-quality American oak, this bookcase is about 100 y...
Category

Late 20th Century Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 16th Century German (Augsburg) parcel-gilt Silver-Gold Chalice/Goblet
Located in Doha, QA
This is an absolutely exquisite rare Cooper-gilt ,silver-gold and three Sterling Silver angels Chalice originated from Augsburg (Germany ) in the 1500. The Goblet is 21cm high, diame...
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16th Century German Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Gold, Silver, Copper

Vintage Kittinger Drum Table
Located in Annville, PA
The absolute highest quality piece of American furniture production is exemplified in this Vintage Kittinger Drum Table. From the beautifully decorated and embossed genuine leather t...
Category

Late 20th Century North American Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Baker Mahogany Triple Dresser
Located in Annville, PA
A Mahogany Triple Dresser by Baker Furniture. A classic furniture shape this chest features three drawers across the top section and two rows of two drawers below to give this large...
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Late 20th Century North American Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Brandt Mahogany Game Table
Located in Annville, PA
A Vintage Brandt Mahogany Game Table featuring a beautifully shaped top with fine quality mahogany grain and a banded herringbone inlaid edge. Designed after an antique original this...
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Late 20th Century Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Baker Mahogany High Chest
Located in Annville, PA
A vintage Baker Mahogany High Chest which will be the focal point of any room in which it is placed. Originally designed for the bedroom the practical storage space provided by this ...
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Late 20th Century North American Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Ginori 19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Big Majolica Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
Big Majolica vase Ginori Italy, 1850-1890 Very good codiction Difetto di cottura sotto la base (vedere fotografia)
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Majolica

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...
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Late 20th Century North American Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

1999 Oil Painting- Version of da Vinci "Lady with an Ermine", Vintage Frame
Located in Ross, CA
Original oil on board painted in 1999 by Alicemarie Mutrux as an artist copy of da Vinci's "Lady with an Ermine". Framed in a vintage cast molded frame painted in gold. The origina...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Paint

Distressed Custom Made Italian Wall Console
Located in Houston, US
Beautifully realized Italian Renaissance Style Console with very well done distressed finish over detailed hand carved frontispiece.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Italian Renaissance Style Giltwood Open Bookcase
Located in Bradenton, FL
Italian Renaissance giltwood open bookcase, 19th century with antique elements, the gilt and polychrome top with carved acanthus reserves above the three fixed shelves, conjoined by ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Wood

Original Antique Etching By A.Durand After Rembrandt. C.1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A real etching after Rembrandt's masterpiece By Amand Durand Published circa 1900 On good quality wove type paper Unframed.
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1890s English Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Etching By A.Durand After Rembrandt. C.1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A real etching after Rembrandt's masterpiece By Amand Durand Published circa 1900 On good quality wove type paper Unframed.
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1890s English Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Paper

Original Antique Etching By A.Durand After Rembrandt. C.1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A real etching after Rembrandt's masterpiece By Amand Durand Published circa 1900 On good quality wove type paper Unframed.
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1890s English Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Paper

Vintage Small Mahogany Table
Located in Annville, PA
From Niagara Furniture a Vintage Small Mahogany Table. While petite and elegant this faithful antique reproduction produced by the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn Michigan is also stur...
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Late 20th Century Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Sabin Crest-o-Gold 22K Gold Teapot
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Rare vintage Sabin Crest-o-Gold warranted 22K teapot. The teapot holds about 36 Oz of liquid, has no cracks or chips.
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Mid-20th Century Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Baker Round Table
Located in Annville, PA
A Vintage Baker Round Table which will be the focal point of any room in which it is placed. From the beautiful marble top to the sturdy and lovely turned columns and down to the mes...
Category

Late 20th Century Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Marble

Baker Queen Size Mahogany Poster Bed
Located in Annville, PA
A vintage Baker Queen Size Mahogany Poster Bed which will be the focal point of any bed room in which it is placed. From the beautifully tapered finials and posts all of the way down...
Category

Late 20th Century Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Theodore Alexander Sideboard
Located in Annville, PA
From Niagara Furniture a massive Vintage Theodore Alexander Sideboard in excellent original, as found, condition. Simple yet sophisticated this oversize Vintage Theodore Alexander S...
Category

Late 20th Century North American Renaissance Furniture

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Mahogany

Display case, France, around 1880. After renovation.
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
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1880s French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Henkel Harris Dining Table
Located in Annville, PA
A Vintage Henkel Harris Dining Table brought to you by Niagara Furniture. This table is impressive in both it’s design and scale. Made of beautifully grained solid mahogany, the Vint...
Category

Late 20th Century North American Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Renaissance furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Renaissance furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Renaissance furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Sinke & Van Tongeren, Albrecht Dürer, and Castelli. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $35 and tops out at $3,217,683 while the average work can sell for $6,828.

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