Renaissance Furniture

Beautiful French rustic sofa or bench from the early 20th century. This characterful sofa or bench is a country house piece of furniture in folk art with an unusual straight shape. T...

Ideal for use either at work or in a home office the Niagara Furniture Mahogany Executive Desk with a tooled leather top is both beautiful and functional. Built in three sections for...

A superb piece of craftsmanship this high quality Country Estate Four Drawer File from Niagara Furniture is made with figured burled wood. The edge of the top is a lovely shaped soli...

Deceptively simple at first glance the Country Estate Partners Desk by Niagara Furniture is remarkably sophisticated in its attention to detail throughout. The top section of the des...

Precious rectangular Venetian mirror, made in the most rigorous Murano tradition. Finely hand-engraved on all elements, it is assembled with numerous floral elements in crystal and g...

Our Queen Ann Burled Drum Table is a smaller drum table that makes a great accessory item anywhere in the home. The Burled Drum Table features three d...

A high quality Small Mahogany Banded Console table from Niagara Furniture which makes elaborate use of hand cut inlays. The mahogany top is banded with satinwood, the four legs at th...

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...

A Vintage Henkel Harris Two Piece Breakfront brought to you by Niagara Furniture. This china closet is impressive in both it’s desig...

Handsome oak library piece that can be used as a desk or Work table. Made of oak having carved gadrooned edges. A stretcher made of iron. Carved on all sides and five drawers ox bow ...

This beautiful carved Renaissance front section was a part of a built in cabinet. The carvings are typical for Bretagne area in France and it can be ...

This petite sized Small Bookcase from Niagara Furniture features good vertical storage in a narrow space. The simple yet elegant design makes it useful...

Code: FQ58 Period: 19th century Style: Renaissance Dining room of the School of Arts in Monza, 19th century, walnut hand-carved consists of: sideboard showcase with leaded cathedral glass; sideboard with central mirror; console with large mirror; table with 12 chairs lined leather. Measures cm (height, length, depth): sideboard with showcase...

This antique oak chest, dating from the early 17th century, is a remarkable example of early European craftsmanship, combining strength with refined decorative detail. Made entirely ...

A Fine German Bronze Historicism Charger Depicting Entry Of Henry IV Into Paris March 22, 1594 Second half 19 century. A finely cast "Historicism" charger commemorating "The Entry Of Henry IV Into Paris, 22 March in 1594. The image is loosely based on a painting by Francois Gerard...

A pair of Italian Renaissance style cast bronze wall sconces, each with four scrolled arms. Large, heavy ornate sconces, nicely detailed with large scrolls and acanthus leaves. Rewir...

A scarce nearly 400 year old fine quality Italian Lombard ebony rosewood bone and ivory tabletop curiosity cabinet with warm rich beautifully aged patina and interesting provenance. ...

This Mahogany Two Door Bookcase from Niagara Furniture can be used to display your most valued collectables. This bookcase is a perfect size to fit i...

19th Century Dutch Brass and Ebonized Wood Mirror. Mirror features an ebonized wood frame adorned with intricate gilt-brass appliques. The mirror showcases an elaborate crest of scro...

19th Century Continental Renaissance Style Savonarola chair. Handsome antique Continental Renaissance style walnut Savroarola chair, side chair, armchair or throne chair. This beautifully carved Gothic style chair...

The Horizon Book of the Renaissance. Boxed, cloth-covered hardcover book. Published by American Heritage Publishing Co., Inc., of New York in 1961. Printed in the United States of Am...

Precious Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Finely hand-engraved on the corner elements, it is assembled with numerous floral elements in crystal and pink handma...

This Absolutely Magnificent Rare 7-piece bedroom set is a fantastic piece of Artwork, attr. Luigi Frullini. The Bedroom features a Fabulous Heavily Carved Bed, this can be used as ...

Always popular this 48″ Round Banded Table by Niagara Furniture can be used in a variety of settings, from the front entryway of the home, to the di...

RENAISSANCE CABINET in walnut molded with pyramidal frames. The front opens with four leaves and four drawers in the waistband. The cornice and drawer frames are adorned with carved ...

A single beautiful liqueur glass made in Murano Italy. Very good vintage condition, consistent with age and use. A nice addition to any table, bar or just to display in your collecti...

This is a blackened oak chest with paneled sides and richly carved geometric decoration across the front. The piece was crafted in Northern Europe—likely the Low Countries or the Wes...

An elegant pair of decorative pillows crafted from authentic Fortuny textiles, produced in Venice, Italy, featuring a classic scrolling floral and architectural motif inspired by Ren...

Precious-shaped Venetian mirror, made in the most rigorous Murano tradition, finely hand engraved with precious decorations on all elements. It is assembled with numerous floral elem...

An elegant Mahogany Writing Table Green Leather by Niagara Furniture which is a perfect fit for use either at home or in the offic...

Set of four Italian walnut Savonarola armchairs ORIGIN : FLORENCE, ITALY PERIOD : LATE 15TH CENTURY - EARLY 16TH CENTURY Measures: height : 102 cm 40.15 inches, height : 93 cm 36.61 inches length : 68 cm 26.77 inches, length : 68 cm 26.77 inches depth : 55 cm 21.65 inches, depth : 50 cm 19.68 inches Walnut Very good condition This movable Italian seat from the late 15th century descents from the roman curule seat. It took the name of sedia Savonarola...

Wonderful image after Rubens Fine steel engraving. Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.

From Niagara Furniture a vintage Henkel Harris Bachelors Chest of Drawers in very good condition. Simple yet sophisticated this beautiful...

Important molded and richly carved walnut sideboard with console-style upper supports formed by chimeras, a central faun motif. Five drawers. Beautiful ornamentation including grimac...

Renaissance cabinet from Burgundy Or Lyon Region Origin : Burgundy Or Lyon, France Period : Second Half 16th Century, C. 1580 Height : 209cm Length : 184cm Depth : 71cm Good condition Walnut wood, original keys and keyholes Around the middle of the 16th century the conception and ornamentation of French furniture evolves. The start of major building projects, such as the castle of Fontainebleau, gives artists a new impulse. Inventive and rich formulas are developed there, before spreading to all of Europe thanks to engravings and printed leaflets. Furthermore, Italian artists working on such construction sites bring French artists and patrons a renewed taste for the Antique. Regarding the art of furnitures, the most complex scenes and figures are drawn from illustrated books, ornament and emblem compendiums and engraving compilations. Rather than copying those images the artisans feed their inspiration and decline the motifs in numerous variations. The ornamental grammar marks a return to the Antique : palm leaf, acanthus, egg-and-dart, greek, scroll, fluted pilaster… It is in Primaticcio’s and Il Rosso’s stuccos made around 1540-1550 that we have to look for the origin of leather cut-outs, masks, chimaeras, harpies, sheathed figures, fruit and flower garlands that soon enrich every pieces of French furniture. The structure of the pieces of furniture also evolve thanks to the re discovery of Antique architectures, rigorously used as a model. This cabinet presents an imposing structure and a rich and original decor exemplifying the production of the late 16th century, infused with Italian, Antique and Fontainebleau influences. It stands on a moulded base ornate with palm leaves. It opens with four door-leaves and two drawers in the belt. Six whimsical terms divide the facade. The lower body is horizontally divided by three sheathed female terms. The two standing on the lateral posts are topped with fruits while the body is covered by acanthus leaves carved with precision, belted at the waist. The term standing on the central door-jamb is crowned with laurel leaves and is draped in the Antique fashion. A wincing mask hides the key hole. The two door-leaves are centred by a beautiful mask carved in a strong relief. They wear stylised feathered headdress and are set on draperies. Straps, leather scrolls, acanthus leaves and a shell are spread around the masks. The recessed panels are secured in frames ornate with acanthus leaves. The belt is flanked by two large mouldings enriched with variations of acanthus leaves. The drawers are carved with choux bourguignons and palm leaf motifs minutely executed. The consoles between each drawer bear tormented wincing masks, showing horns as if they were fauns or imps. The upper body is framed by two male terms characterised by a strong and nervous musculature, their manhood hidden by drapes secured thanks to a winged lion head. The term on the left appears to be younger and is wincing while the one on the right has a beard. The central female term brings contrast with her youth and sensuality. As it is the case on the lower body, the key hole is hidden behind the mouth of a faun’s mask placed on the drapes barely covering the intimacy of the caryatid. The panels of the upper body present an idealised architecture comprising pilasters and sinuous broken pediments. The pilasters are flanked by two satyrs with goat legs. In the centre appears an important lion mask. The terms of the upper body support the cornice. The entablature carries palm leaves and roses alternating as well as an egg-and-dart frieze. The cornice is adorned with acanthus motifs. On the sides, the carving is executed flat. A central rose is surrounded by scrolls, flowers and choux bourguignons. We can admire the variety of the elements employed. The artist vary with great genius many different ornamental motifs : palm leaf, egg-and-dart, laurel leaf, roses, scrolls … But the artist went even further as each profile and each face is individualised and presents different features. You can take a look at the faces of the satyrs flanking the upper body’s panels. The talent of the artist is undeniable. It makes no doubt the patron who commissioned this cabinet was an aesthete looking for the greatest quality. The artist who authored this cabinet had a great mastery of composition both in the general design and in the individual panels. They probably drew inspiration from engravings and drawings made especially for the making of this piece of furniture or not. They seem to be familiar with the style of Jacques Androuet du Cerceau. Indeed, we can find in Du Cerceau’s engravings the same juxtapositions of leather cut-outs, masks and fruits. The terms and caryatids used on the facade could very well be inspired by his work as well. The cabinet-maker was also undoubtedly observant of Hugues Sambin, the most famous cabinet-maker and sculptor in the Burgundy of the time. Like Du Cerceau, Sambin left an important ensemble of models particularly useful for the design of cabinets. His publication De l’Oeuvre de la diversité des termes dont on use en architecture (1572) was an essential book for every artisan. All the motifs testify of the artisan’s high knowledge of forms as well as the precision of their tools : super imposition of ornamental elements, foliages, architectural cut-outs, flat and high reliefs alternating, palm leaves inscribed in circular spaces, wincing faces. It is also a testimony of the artisan’s familiarity with Italian and Fontainebleau productions. Because of the proficiency of the cabinet-maker in so many different models, this cabinet truly is a master-piece authored by the hand of an authentic master. The generous carvings executed with great rigour and virtuosity evoke an origin close to Burgundy and Lyon workshops. This cabinet was made by a master of the region during the Second French Renaissance. Literature BOCCADOR Jacqueline, Le mobilier français du Moyen-Âge à la Renaissance, Édition d’art Morelle Mayot, 1996 BOS Agnès (dir.), Mobilier du Moyen âge et de la Renaissance, La collection du musée du Louvre, Louvre éditions...

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

This Spanish coffee table, crafted from solid chestnut wood and dating to approximately 1890, is a distinctive example of late-19th-century Spanish craftsmanship, rooted in Castilian and Andalusian furniture...

This is a pair of mid-century vintage Italian hand painted pottery urns with lids. This pair of urns have beautiful hand sculpted handles on either side with sculpted leaves and my...

Majolica amphora made and painted by hand, following the original Renaissance painting technique. This sumptuous vase is characterized by the elegant presence of naturalistic ornamen...

This antique oak chest from the 17th century is a fine example of the rich woodcarving traditions practiced in England and the Low Countries during that era. Built with a solid const...

Antique (late 19th to early 20th century) patinated bronze sculptures of Mercury and Fortuna after the original models by Giambologna (1529-1608), aka Giovanni da Bologna (Italian) a...

Wall fountain made of hand-chiseled, antique-patinated natural stone with a large rectangular basin. The curved back panel with subtle volutes and strong top molding gives the founta...

Renaissance-stained glass panel, 'Seven Men of Good Reputation' French or Flemish, 17th century or older A Renaissance stained glass panel, "Seven Men of Good Reputation," originating from France or Flanders, dates back to the 17th century or earlier. This exquisite 12.5-inch square window features seven vivid medallion portraits, believed to depict the Seven Deacons: Stephen, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas. Each portrait is intricately stained, enameled, and painted, capturing the rich colors and detailed expressions typical of Renaissance artistry. The Seven Deacons were pivotal figures in the early Christian church, chosen to minister to the community of believers in Jerusalem, allowing the Apostles to focus on prayer and the ministry of the word. This stained glass panel not only represents significant religious history but also showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of the period. Its vibrant imagery and historical context make it a rare and valuable piece for collectors and enthusiasts of Renaissance art and Christian history. Whether displayed in a home, church, or museum, this historically significant...

A fine Italian renaissance capital hand-carved from wonderful pink Verona marble with fine detail of acanthus leaves and scroll-work, in both high and low relief. Important examples ...

Fountain made of light marble with a shell-shaped bowl and richly decorated base. The finely sculpted volutes and the ornately carved leaf motif give the piece sculptural depth and c...

A single beautiful liqueur glass made in Murano Italy. Very good vintage condition, consistent with age and use. A nice addition to any table, bar or just to display in your collecti...

Italian cabinet circa 1860, attributed to Ferdinando Pogliani Made of wood veneer and richly inlaid with bone, decorated with putti, an ancient woman, trophies, foliage, arabesques,...

Beautiful antique Italian solid walnut side coffee table console with veneer wood inlay decor and framed top over four beautifully walnut Bobbin turned twisted carved side legs, conn...

Precious octagonal Venetian mirror, made in the strictest Murano tradition. Finely hand-engraved on the elements of the upper crest and on the bands, it is assembled with numerous fl...

A most useful and decorative item, the mahogany Sheraton Showcase is produced using select solid mahogany and clear, thick glass, allowing visibility into the cabinet from all sides as well as from the top. Great quality construction is visible in the hand carved details which distinguish this glass and wood display cabinet...

Rare early 16th century Mudejar tile of the so-called ‘Aristo’ or 'cuerda secca' technique Geometric design with a central intertwining cords. Very ornate decoration. This type of...

Early Arabe / Mudejar style tile with geometric decoration, made late 15th century.

Magnificent 18th-century French carved chest coffer sourced from Provence, France. Beautifully hand-crafted from solid walnut, it features an intricately hand-carved linenfold compos...

Wonderful copper-plate engraving after Jan Luyken Published by Marten Schagen, Amsterdam. 1724 Text on verso The measurement given is the paper size.

A Vintage Mahogany Councill Secretary Desk brought to you by Niagara Furniture. This item has all of the bells and whistles of an antique original. Made of select mahogany solids, th...

Saint Radegonde Exorcising a Demon – Burgkmair Circle, c.1516 Woodcut A powerful and visually striking early 16th-century woodcut depicting Saint Radegonde performing an exorcism, t...

Grand Antique French Renaissance Walnut Bookcase will make a stunning statement in your favorite room! Hand-carved from fine walnut, it features a bold neoclassical architecture tha...

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Style: Italian Renaissance This exquisite Italian Renaissance–style carved mahogany desk showcases the dramatic craftsmanship and sculptural detail that defined the finest early 20th-century revival furniture. Its deeply carved scrollwork, acanthus motifs, and architectural pedestal bases highlight the artistry associated with Italian design traditions of the 1920s. Constructed from solid mahogany, the piece carries a strong presence, beautifully aged with warm patina throughout. The desk retains its original vintage condition, offering an authentic representation of its era while remaining structurally sound and visually striking. Sold originally through Bullock’s in Los Angeles—one of California’s most prestigious luxury retailers—it reflects the store’s reputation for offering European-inspired furnishings to complement the region’s Mediterranean and Spanish Revival homes. Fun Historical Fact: Bullock’s Los Angeles was famous in the early 20th century for importing and commissioning Italian and Spanish Revival furniture...

A striking and sculptural Murano art glass goblet, attributed to Barovier & Toso, dating to the mid-20th century (circa 1950–1960). This elegant piece features a vivid cobalt blue co...

Italian Renaissance style (19th Century) blue velvet hanging banner with embroidered center.