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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.

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Style: Renaissance
French Renaissance Style 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French fireback in Renaissance style with a coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The condition ...
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20th Century French Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Iron

Original Antique Print After Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, Genesis XXI, 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
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1720s Dutch Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Paper

Antique French Carved Oak Sofa Side Table Petite Desk Renaissance Gothic
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French Carved Oak Dolphin Library Table Petite Desk Renaissance. Direct from France, an elegant, and petite, antique French carved sofa...
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1890s French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Oak

PETRA VON KAZINYAN - THE BLUEBELL ROBE, ART BEIJING, Acrylic on Canvas, 40x32"
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
THE BLUEBELL ROBE was exhibited at ART BEIJING 2012 (see art fair label on the back). Certifcate of Authenticity included. Petra von Kazinyan's painting THE BLUEBELL ROBE is part of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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 Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Michelangelo Prèt-a-porter Ceramic Sculptural Ring Contemporary
Located in London, GB
"Michelangelo prèt-a-porter " -peneculo - Unique piece, 2017 glazed earthenware A RING THING collection A small chair, a miniature moon, a Philipp Stark's squeezer or the anatomi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Pair Of Large Bronze Venetian Torchere Pedestals
Located in Kent, Dover
A rare and beautifully cast pair of large Venetian solid bronze torchere pedestals, in the Classical manner, with acanthus, anthemion and masks, with good patina.
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1880s Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Bronze

17th Century Walnut Italian Renaissance Credenza
Located in San Francisco, CA
An extraordinary Tuscan Renaissance period walnut credenza in superb original condition. Hand carved, warm rich original patina, having two drawers and a single interior shelf. Italy...
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17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Walnut

1900s by Egisto Fantechi Renaissance Revival Majolica Jug Pitcher
Located in Brescia, IT
Earthenware painted in cobalt blue, antimony yellow, orange, copper green Excellent condition.
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Majolica

16th Century French 'Lorraine Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
16th century French Fireback with two Lorraine Coat of Arms as well as the Gothic cross of Lorraine (in cords). All our products that weigh 66 kg / 146 lbs or more are shipped as st...
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16th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Iron

Set Four (4) painted steel Italian Savonarola Style Stools / Benches
Located in New York, NY
Set of four (4) vintage Italian Savonarola/ Empire style painted steel metal stools or benches with lovely seat cushions with lush upholstery depicting stylized pomegranates on a g...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Metal

Sterling, Bone, & Semi-Precious Gems Figure of a Court Jester
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sterling, Bone, & Semi-Precious Gems Figure of a Court Jester Germany, Early 20th Century A meticulously cast and modeled Medieval / Renaissance Figure of the Court Jester...
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20th Century German Renaissance Furniture

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Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver

Small Italian Chair with Marquetry Decor
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
SMALL ITALIAN CHAIR WITH MARQUETRY DÉCOR   ORIGIN : ITALY PERIOD : EARLY  16th CENTURY   Height : 103 cm Width : 45 cm Depth : 38 cm   This chair r...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Amazing Highly Carved 19th Century French Trunk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous highly carved oak trunk featuring rich Renaissance figures with lots of floral and leaf motifs. The top opens to reveal plenty of storage, while closed it may be used as a ...
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1860s French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Oak

Pair of Italian 19th Century Renaissance St. Walnut Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most decorative pair of Italian 19th century Renaissance st. walnut chairs. Each chair is raised by richly carved paw feet below the elegantly scrolled supports decora...
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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 Furniture

Materials

Wood

Italian Renaissance Style Bronze Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style (19th Cent) bronze aladdin lamp with 2 burners and scroll relief with cupid and bird finial.
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19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Bronze

English Renaissance Style Wood and Iron Spear
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance-style spear with simple wooden shaft and 32-inch iron blade.
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20th Century English Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Iron

Saint John the Baptist
 - After a model by Bertoldo di Giovanni
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Saint John the Baptist
 Bronze
 After a model by Bertoldo di Giovanni (ca. 1440–1491)
 Northern Italy, 18th century 27,5 x 8 x 5 cm This finely cast and patinated bronze statuette ...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Italian Renaissance Sacristy Buffet / Credenza In Walnut
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Italian Renaissance sacristy cabinet / buffet in walnut early 17th century probably from Venice Superb and rare sacristy credenza composed of 10 drawers and two doors. T he large dra...
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Early 17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Johann Georg Rosenberg (1739-1808) Hand Colored Engravings, Berlin & Amsterdam
Located in Bridgeport, CT
"Grand Place du Chateau et de la Rue Royale prise du Coee des Arcades". A view of the Berlin city square with the old neoclassical palace decorated with sculptures along the roof and...
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18th Century European Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Gesso, Glass, Giltwood, Paper

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.
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Early 1900s English Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Paper

18th Century Italian Gilded Limewood Wall Console - Antique Bluestone Shelf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An important early 18th Century wall mount console or shelf with antique gilded wall sconces and topped with an aged Belgian Bluestone top, in good...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Lampe de table Gien en céramique décor Renaissance bleu Francaise
Located in London, England
La lampe de table des faïences de Gien est un véritable chef-d'œuvre de l'artisanat, incarnant le savoir-faire exceptionnel des artisans de cette régio...
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20th Century French Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Porcelain

Original Antique Print of Pope Pius VII After Lawrence. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image after Sir Thomas Lawrence Fine Steel engraving. Published by FullartonC.1850 Unframed.
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1850s English Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Paper

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 Furniture

Materials

Walnut

The Four Saints Early 20th Century Oil On Canvas Convent Painting
Located in Dekalb, IL
Early 20th century remake of a piece originally created by Andrea del Sarto in 1528. The piece in question is a detail from a much larger mural that itself was a remake of the Vallom...
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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Period Renaissance Early 16th Century Processional Cross, France
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Exceptional Period Renaissance processional cross early 16th century, France Extremely rare and beautiful processional cross from the early period of the French Renaissance. This ...
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16th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Bronze

Set of 6 Antique Old Master Prints in Cream Painted Frames. French, circa 1860
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful set of 6 antique prints after the old master engravings. After Durer, Altdorfer, Van Leyden, Van Meckenem and Marcantonio Heliogravures by A.Durand, Paris. France. ...
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1860s French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Paper, Wood

Large Antique Capodimonte Porcelain Plaque of a Naiad or Water Nymph
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine and large-scale Capodimonte porcelain plaque depicting a Naiad (or a water nymph from Greek mythology). She is attended by a small ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Original Antique Print After Jan Luyken, Amsterdam. Genesis XVIII. 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.
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1720s Dutch Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Paper

Large, antique chest of drawers, Germany, around 1890. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Large antique chest of drawers from the end of the 19th century, Germany. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 139 cm / width ...
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1890s German Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Oak

Lyre Lamp Table
Located in Annville, PA
Starting with it’s oval top the Lyre Lamp Table from Niagara Furniture is an exercise in elegance. The sweeping mahogany base is created in a lyre or harp shaped form are executed i...
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2010s Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Lyre Lamp Table
Lyre Lamp Table
$1,185 / item
Early 1900s Walnut Magazine Rack with Spool Legs on Swivel Wheels, Wax Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 1900s Walnut Magazine Rack with Spool Legs on Swivel Wheels, Wax Polished
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Carved chest of drawers, France, around 1880
Located in Chorzów, PL
Carved chest of drawers, France, around 1880. Very good condition. Wood: oak dimensions : height 90 cm x width 110 cm x depth 65 cm
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1880s French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Oak

Bronze Narcissus Based on the antique, excavation patina, 19th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Bronze Narcissus Based on the antique, excavation patina, 19th century
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Metal

Drawings of Filippino Lippi and His Circle
Located in Bradenton, FL
The Drawings of Filippino Lippi and his circle. Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art in conjunction with the exhibition held there from October 28th ...
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1990s Italian Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Paper

19th Century French Gien Faience Platter
By Gien
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Gien faience decorative charger or shallow bowl, hand-painted in red, orange, yellow, blue, and green on white ground with Renaissance style imagery with a cent...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Faience

Bronze Figure Of A Winged Putto (probably Eros) Circa 1550–1600
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Bronze Figure Of A Winged Putto (probably Eros) Circa 1550–1600" North Italian Renaissance Bronze Figure of a Winged Putto (Possibly Eros) Attributed to a Paduan or Venetian workshop, ca. 1550–1600 Cast bronze with dark brown patina and signs of verdigris; formerly winged; mounted on a threaded base; both hands drilled for original attributes. Height: 10.6 cm Width (hand to hand): 8.5 cm This finely cast bronze figure represents a dancing or airborne putto, likely an allegorical figure such as Eros or a cherubic spirit, originally intended as a functional decorative element — possibly for a lamp, inkwell, or ceremonial vessel. The figure is modeled with dynamic balance, standing on one leg with both arms extended, and was once fitted with separately cast wings, now missing, as evidenced by deep, symmetrical sockets on the upper back. The facial modeling is serene and idealized, with softly rounded cheeks, almond-shaped eyes, and structured curls in a distinctly Renaissance style, reminiscent of the North Italian tradition of Andrea Riccio...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Carved Renaissance Style Cararra Marble Bust of a Child after Desiderio
By Desiderio da Settignano
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine copy of the Renaissance sculpture entitled 'A Little Boy'. After Italian Renaissance sculptor Desiderio da Settignano, or Deside...
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20th Century Unknown Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble

19th Century Italian Carved Carrera Marble Figural Putti Coat of Arms
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century Italian Carved carrara Marble Figural Putti Coat of Arms Italy Mid-19th century, Apparently Unsigned A fine Italian architectural element, expertly carved in high r...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble

Spanish Carving of Saint John the Evangelist, School of Juan de Ancheta
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding Spanish carving of San Juanito, 16th century, school of Juan de Ancheta. Juan de Ancheta (1533 - November 30, 1588) was a Spanish sculptor in the Romanesque style. His w...
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16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Gold

Early 20th Century Renaissance Style Brass Tazza
Located in Germantown, MD
Large Early 20th Century Renaissance Style Brass Tazza. Measures 12 inches in diameter and stands 3.25" tall. Great quality.
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Early 20th Century Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Porcelain Samovar, Tea or Coffee Urn Handmade in Italy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Porcelain lidded samovar, tea or coffee urn, handmade in Italy. Great decorative piece with handles and brass metal sprout. Great to use for serving hot tea or any beverage. Beautiful colorful hot water urn samovar in the Russian style. Gilt fine porcelain tea pot hand...
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1960s Italian Vintage Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Victorian Moreau Figural Metal Boy and Girl Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Victorian Figural Metal Boy and Girl Moreau Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 37" H (to finial) x 25" H (to light socket) x 8" W x 6" D Bas...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Metal

Antique Colored Belgium Map Flandria Gallica Flanders Henricus Hondius
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique hand colored map of Flanders, Belgium, engraved by Henricus Hondius. Sans frame - 21.25” x 18”.
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19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Paper

French Early 20th Century Large Mirror
Located in CA, CA
A stunning French 'trompe l'oeil' mirror. Superb work from the early 20th century, moulded construction of gesso on a timber frame, hand painted with finished gold detailing. The mi...
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Early 20th Century French Renaissance Furniture

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Glass, Gesso

Capodimonte Glazed White Parian Porcelain Cherubs
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of Capodimonte glazed white Parian porcelain nude cherubs who are playing with some gilt round small balls. Both of them are standing n...
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Six Renaissance style Leather sling chairs
Located in Denton, TX
Set of six antique rustic Renaissance style solid oak hand carved dining chairs with thick saddle leather and large brass decorative studs. Nice patina on the leather and wood. Arm ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Brass

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 ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Walnut

Original Antique Print After Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, Genesis XXII. 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.
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1720s Dutch Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Paper

Haviland Limoges France Decorative Plate La Chasse a La Licorne 1981 Limited Ed.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Robert Haviland & C. Parlon Limoges France Decorative Plate 1981 Limited Ed # 5. Limited Edition collectible plate "The Lady and the Unicorn" by Robert Haviland & Co and Limoges France. Haviland Limoges France Limited Edition Porcelain Collector Plate "La Dame a La Licorne". La Chasse a La Licorne Limoges Haviland C. Parlon Collectible Plate. French Limoges limited edition and 22-karat gold collectors plate by Haviland & Parlon. This coveted and rare collector plate display a scene from the famous late fifteenth century Renaissance Paris tapestries of unicorn hunting scene ," La Chasse A La Licorne". The plate is hand painted with an incredible amount of detail, bright and bold colors with a 22-karat gold rim. Made of porcelain with a glossy finish, this round plate features a stunning multicolor fairy tale design with a unicorn theme. The plate is handmade and painted, and is part of the Limoge product line. This vintage Haviland Limoges La Chasse a la Licorne Unicorn Plate...
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Late 20th Century French Renaissance Furniture

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Porcelain

17th/18th Century Italian Venetian Marquetry Table Box
Located in Forney, TX
An important early antique Italian Renaissance table box, handcrafted in Northern Italy in the 17th/18th century, cassone chest form, richly inlaid, the top and front panel with fruitwood banding framing...
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18th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Wood, Fruitwood

Early 20th Century Set of Six Tuscany Renaissance Chairs, Hand-Carved Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century set of six Tuscany Renaissance chairs in hand-carved walnut, spring seat upholstered in ocher-colored velvet. The chairs are still usabl...
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture

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Velvet, Walnut

17th Century English Carved Oak Corbel “the Green Man”
Located in Vero Beach, FL
17th Century English carved oak corbel “The Green Man”. Rare antique decorative architectural ornament of the enigmatic Green Man. Images and carvings ca...
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17th Century English Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Oak

Original Antique Print after Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, Genesis XV, 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.
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1720s Dutch Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print after Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, Genesis VI, 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.
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1720s Dutch Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Paper

Display case, France, around 1870.
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

Antique French Terracotta Head of a Bearded Man
Located in Hastings, GB
An impressive and large scale terracotta head of a bearded man, French,19th century, old repairs and reinforcements, a striking and captivating piece. Wall mounted, there are two ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of 18th Century Albarello Drug Jars in Maiolica
Located in NICE, FR
We are delighted to present you with this rare pair of ceramic albarello drug jars traditionally used for storing herbs, ointments, and medicines. They originate from the 18th centur...
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18th Century European Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Ceramic, Majolica

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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