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.
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Style: Renaissance
Italian 19th Century Renaissance St. Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most unique Italian 19th century Renaissance St. wrought iron chandelier. The four arm chandelier is centered by an elegant curved diamond shaped pendant...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
PAIR OF PORTUGUESE LANTERNS 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF PORTUGUESE LANTERNS 18th Century
in painted and gilded metal, glass sides.
Height: 57 cm.
good conditions
Category
Early 18th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Metal
French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and very high quality French 19th century Renaissance st. ormolu lamp. The lamp is raised by a striking square base with most unique griffin feet...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
French Early 17th Century Henry IV Oval Walnut Center or Dining Table
Located in Troy, NY
French Henry IV oval center, dining or breakfast table, early 17th century, of rare form and conceptual design, solid walnut with wonderful, deep patina.
The oval top, consisting of...
Category
Early 17th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Original Antique Print of The Holy Family After Raphael. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image after Raphael
Fine steel engraving
Published circa 1850
Unframed.
Free shipping
Category
1850s English Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Paper
Interesting 19th Century American Renaissance Style Carved Oak Refectory Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Interesting Late 19th Century American Renaissance Style Hand Carved Oak Refectory Table
The rectangular top with stiff-leaf edge and anthemion carved frieze, the end supports ri...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique Italian Renaissance Ornate Scrolled Iron Vanity Bench Newly Upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Italian Renaissance Ornate Gild Scrolled Iron Vanity Bench Newly Upholstered in Deep-Maroon Tufted Velvet
Super heavy and unique piece to add to your bathroom, closet or mak...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Iron
Original Antique Print of a Portrait of a Gentleman After Pisanello. C.1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a portrait of Leonello D'Este
After Pisanello
Chromo-lithograph
Published by The Connoisseur, C.1900
Unframed.
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Paper
Mid-Century Tuscan Mediterranean Revival Style Walnut Nightstand Side Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A handsome good quality midcentury Italian solid walnut chest (highly functional and versatile, use as a bedside nightstand, sofa end table, side cabinet, wall accent, hall / pier table, and more)
Crafted in Italy, circa 1970s, almost certainly Florence / Tuscany, region, traditional Mediterranean revival heavily influenced by old world Renaissance era, made of warm rich walnut with attractive grain details. The well made solid wood case features a rectangular framed single board top with desirable overhang, fitted with an open niche / cubby shelf, over two drawers, simple decorative accents of paneled drawer fronts and chip carved ornamentation, all raised on scalloped bracket feet.
Dimensions (approx):
27.75" Tall, 23" Wide, 12" Deep
Great original vintage condition and nicely aged patina. Good quality, solid, sturdy, stable, structurally sound. Wonderful warmth and depth. Wear commensurate with age & use. Delivered cleaned, waxed, with hand rubbed rustic patina finish, ready for immediate use.
Free Shipping/Delivery available
Pickup available near Dallas, TX
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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
English Renaissance Style Wood and Iron Spear
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance-style spear with a wooden shaft and simple 29-inch iron blade.
Category
20th Century English Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Dresden porcelain cabinet plate depicting the Madonna after Raphael
Located in London, GB
Antique Dresden porcelain cabinet plate depicting the Madonna after Raphael
German, c. 1880
Height 2.5cm, diameter 19.5cm
This finely painte...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
El Longo Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Classic rectangular Venetian mirror, made in the strictest Murano tradition with rich bands carefully engraved by hand. All assembled with golden crystal elements handmade in the Mur...
Category
2010s Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Glass
Renaissance Style 'Elisha & Widow's Oil' Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Soest, NL
20th-century Renaissance Style 'Elisha & Widow's Oil' Fireback / Backsplash.
The fireback has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter color with stove pol...
Category
20th Century German Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Iron
Two large Renaissance style bronzed metal centrepiece garniture
Located in London, GB
This centrepiece garniture was crafted in the 19th Century in Italy. The two bronzed metal items are identically designed, in an expressive and classically-inspired late Renaissance ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Metal
Brass Table Lamp in 17th Century Style German Nuremberg Bell Candlestick.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Brass Table Lamp in 17th Century Style German Nuremberg Bell Candlestick.
This table lamp is inspired by the classical form of a 17th century German Nuremberg bell candlestick. The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tray Top Mahogany Display Table
Located in Annville, PA
The Round Tray Top Mahogany Display Table from Niagara Furniture is an exercise in elegance. The sweeping mahogany legs are created by hand and support the table’s finely carved ski...
Category
2010s Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
A Pair Of French Carved Giltwood Reclining Lion Sculptures, Florentine, With Pad
Located in Dallas, TX
A Pair Of 17th Century Carved Giltwood Reclining Lion Sculptures, Florentine, With Padded Rests On Backs. 17th Century
Category
17th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Renaissance Style, Northern Italian Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of richly hand-carved walnut armchairs with faces and foliate details.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Large Ceramic Plate Hand Painted Majolica Italy Contemporary Unique 21st century
Located in London, GB
"Orvieto", large plate, 2017, full-fire reduction faience earthenware 52 cm diameter, hand painted unique piece.
Perfect décor for the wall or simply placed at the centre of a table...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Turned, Engraved Openwork Box, Florence, 17th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Turned, engraved and openwork box
Fruit wood
Florence, 17th century
Measures: Diameter 11cm
Height 4.4cm.
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair Of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Onyx And Ormolu Urns/Ewers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. onyx and ormolu urns/ewers. The pair are raised on square onyx plinths below circular ormolu bases with reeded borders and palm...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Ormolu
Antique Italian Renaissance Silk Brocade Fragments Florence Mid-16th Century
Located in Doha, QA
An exquisite and very rare 16th century renaissance Silk brocade fragments mounted and artistically displayed in the Glas case on the antique linen. Both fragments are greatly preserved and originated by its design from famous Palazzo Pitti in Florence. The ornaments contain flowers, jaguars, birds and Fleur De Lis- the symbol of royalty. The colours remain vibrant and parts of golden embroidery/ threads are in very good condition considering the age.
Both fabric...
Category
16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Gold
Three German Antique Iron Plaques Cast in the Renaissance Style
Located in London, GB
This charming set of three antique German plaques are each cast from high quality 19th century iron, meaning that the detailing on them is of a very hig...
Category
19th Century German Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Renaissance Style Enamel Plaques in Giltwood Frames
Located in London, GB
Pair of Renaissance style enamel plaques in giltwood frames
French, 19th Century
Dimensions: Frames: Height 24cm, width 18cm, depth 3cm
Plaques: Height 13cm, width 10cm
Held in ornately carved neoclassical giltwood frames, these Limoges enamel plaques depict two men rendered in the historicised Renaissance style. The frames feature oval openings, with laurel wreath carvings and bows to the top.
Both plaques depict bust-length portraits of men, shown in three-quarter profile with laurel wreaths adorning their heads. They are both painted in a style that evokes the portraiture of the 16th century, with great care taken to render the details of each sitter’s face, and expressive brushstrokes for the background and clothing. The younger of the men wears a deep orange shirt...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Hand Carved Poplar Mirror Renaisance Style Frame
Located in New York, NY
Hand Carved Poplar Mirror Renaissance Style Frame
H. 53" x W. 41"
Category
Late 20th Century American Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Pine
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Tazzas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An outstanding pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze, ormolu and Rouge Griotte lidded tazzas. Each tazza is raised by an elegant square stepped Rouge Griotte m...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Original Antique Print of The Vision of St.Jerome After Parmigianino. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image after Parmigianino
Fine steel engraving
Published circa 1850
Unframed.
Free shipping
Category
1850s English Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Paper
French 19th Century Renaissance St. Patinated Bronze Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most decorative pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze urns. The urns are raised by square bases displaying the inscription "Societé des Bronzes" below a mottled border and a fluted socle pedestals. At the body are finely detailed oak leaves and acorns with Greek key bands. The handles displays richly chased wild boar heads and striking column designs with mirrored busts...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Italian Renaissance Style Oak Refectory Table
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style (19/20th Century) large oak refectory table with carved apron and legs with trestle base.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of 19th Century Provincial Italian Renaissance Revival Sgabello Hall Chairs
Located in Forney, TX
A pair of antique, circa 1830, Italian Renaissance style hand carved walnut sgabello hall chairs.
Hand-crafted in Provincial Italy, most likely ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Plat en faïence de Gien décor Renaissance italienne sur fond bleu Francais
By Gien
Located in London, England
Plat carré en faïence de Gien décor renaissance Italienne sur fond bleu. Assez profond il peut être utilisé en accessoire de cuisine comme coupe à fru...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Faience
Leandro Bassano - 17th century - Portrait of a Savant
By Bassano
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Leandro Bassano (Bassano del Grappa 1557 - Venise 1662)
Portrait of a savant
Venise, XVI century
Oil on canvas; modern frame.
Measures: 117 x 88 ...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Agate and Silver Tazzas by Jules Wiese
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stunning pair of silver and agate tazzas by prominent Parisian goldsmith and jeweler Jules Wiese exhibits a classical elegance. The warm beauty of the...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Agate, Silver
Pair Of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu And Crystal Vases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. Ormolu and Crystal vases. The pair of vases are raised on triangular Ormolu bases with central rosettes. The base above is deco...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
17th Century Spanish Walnut Chest
Located in Brussels, Brussels
superb Spanish walnut chest from the Spanish Renaissance of the 17th century
The chest has its original wrought iron entrance and its original lock
Very beautiful molding work on th...
Category
17th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Gilt Bronze Champleve and Capodimonte Porcelain Pair of Small Urns
By Capodimonte
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of Champleve and Capodimonte porcelain small urns. It depicts a pair of urns with colorful champleve pattern of flowers and scrolls at the ne...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century French Chasuble
Located in Rochester, NY
18th century French chasuble ( cope / liturgical vestment ) hand embroidered silk / metallic gold thread / linen. A deaccesion from the Memorial Art Gallery Rochester, NY. Overall go...
Category
18th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Metallic Thread
Antique Renaissance Style Porcelain Portrait with Enamel by Lamy
By Lamy
Located in London, GB
Antique Renaissance style porcelain portrait with enamel by Lamy
French, circa 1880
Measures: Frame height 52cm, width 49cm, depth 3cm
Plaque height 33cm, width 30m, depth 0.5cm
This unusually contemporary style porcelain plaque is a beautiful example of French eclectic...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Mahogany Center Table
Located in Annville, PA
A gorgeous, high quality Mahogany Center Table with plenty of presence to brighten up any room. Banded and figured mahogany top, hand carved solid mahogany base and real gold leaf ac...
Category
2010s Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 4 Antique Italian Walnut Side Tables or Stools with Carved Turned Legs
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful set of 4 antique Italian solid walnut side tables or stools with squared and beveled seat or top standing on four beautifully carved legs. This Italian walnut stools or sid...
Category
20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Framed Print of View of Innsbruck from Artist Durer
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
View of Innsbruck Harbor, on the river of Inn, Austria in a later print of one Durer's pieces, framed in New York City in the 1960's by Catalda Fine Arts, Inc.
Impressive artwork de...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Original Antique Print after Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, Genesis XIII, 1724
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful copper-plate engraving after Jan Luyken
Published by Marten Schagen, Amsterdam. 1724
Text on verso
The measurement given is the paper size.
Category
1720s Dutch Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print after Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, Genesis IV, 1724
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful copper-plate engraving after Jan Luyken
Published by Marten Schagen, Amsterdam. 1724
Text on verso
The measurement given is the paper size.
Category
1720s Dutch Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Paper
pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze ewers/urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most handsome pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze ewers/urns. Each ewer is raised by a square base below a fluted socle decorated with a folia...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French 19th century Renaissance st patinated Bronze and black Belgian marble urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most decorative pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze and black Belgian marble urns. Each urn is raised on an octagonal black Belgian marble ba...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Pair of Patinated Bronze Sculptures After Giambologna
By Giambologna
Located in London, GB
Pair of patinated bronze sculptures after Giambologna
French, late 19th century
Measures: Mercury height 86cm, width 19cm, depth 27cm
Fortuna height 83cm, width 18cm, depth 28cm
...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Columns, Signed Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and extremely decorative true pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze and ormolu columns signed Barbedienne. Each column is raised by superb lion legs with handsome paw feet and exceptional ormolu palmette leaves. At the base is an elegant urn shaped support with fine foliate and reeded designs with impressive richly chased open winged maidens at each side. The circular lightly tapered central supports display exceptional and finely detailed wrap around ormolu plaques with superb bison skulls...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 17th Century Carved Boxwood Cherub Wall Hanging
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique carved boxwood cherub decorative wall hanging dating to circa 1650.
Crafted in boxwood, this renaissance style sculpture depicts a detailed handcarved cherub or putti bea...
Category
Mid-17th Century English Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood, Boxwood
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Ormolu and Bronze Torchières
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and large-scale pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. ormolu and patinated bronze eleven light floor lamps / torchières attributed to Henri Picard. Each floor lam...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Pair of English Renaissance Revival Leaded Glass Windows
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Renaissance style (19th Century) large leaded glass window panels with center medallion.
Category
19th Century English Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Glass
16h century Griffin Head - Italy
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Griffin head
Italy, 16th century
On a modern metal stand
Measures: 20 x 29 x 21 cm (without the stand)
The griffin is a legendary creature with the body of a lion, the head an...
Category
16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique Early 20th Cty French Renaissance Rectangular Mirror with Fruit Décor
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful antique French rectangular overmantle mirror was made in Northern France in 1905.
The mirror is elaborately decorated with fruits of the harvest. It shows plums, pea...
Category
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Seated White Deer in Landscape, Signed O. Millar, after Wilton Diptych
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Seated White Deer in Landscape, Signed O. Millar, after Wilton Diptych
Wilton Diptych Variation, Seated White Deer in Landscape, Signed O. Millar
Oil on canvas, 40 inches by 50 inch...
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Late 20th Century English Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
17th Century Antique German Tapestry. 1 ft 8 in x 1 ft 8 in
Located in New York, NY
Small 17th Century Antique German Biblical Tapestry Depicting David And Abigail, Country Of Origin: Germany, Circa Date: 17th Century. Size: 1 ft 8 in x 1 ft 8 in (0.51 m x 0.51 m)
Category
17th Century German Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
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...
Category
2010s Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Display cabinet, France, circa 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Display cabinet, France, circa 1870.
Very good condition, after professional renovation.
Wood: walnut
dimensions: height 175 cm width 125 cm depth 48 cm
Category
1870s French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 19th century French Reliefs Carved Knight Profiles Circular Panels
Located in Milano, MI
Coppia di Medaglioni in Legno Intagliato, tondi scolpiti con Profili di Cavalieri, Guerrieri con elmo piumato, puntali e visiera alzata. Di forma circolare, entrambi i bassorilievi o...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Pine
Italian 19th Century Renaissance St. Leather Trunk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and extremely decorative Italian 19th century Renaissance st. leather trunk. The trunk is raised by elegant scalloped shaped supports and displays a stunning array of most...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Brass
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.