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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
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Christ Child blessing. Wood. Mechelen, 16th century with restorations.
Located in Madrid, ES
Baby Jesus on pedestal. Polychrome wood. Mechelen, 16th century, with restorations. Carved and polychrome wooden Child Jesus standing on a pedestal of the same material, standing, a...
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16th Century Belgian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Other

IMPORTANT LARGE PORTUGUESE ORATORY 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPORTANT LARGE PORTUGUESE ORATORY 17th Century in carved and turned Brazilian rosewood with remains of gilding, glass doors and sides. Interior with painted, polychrome and gold de...
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17th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Wood

Pair Of 16th Century Italian Giltwood Candle Bearing Angel Candlesticks
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning and rare pair of 16th century Italian candle bearing Angel candlesticks depicting male and a female figures from the renaissance period. Each figure is meticulously carved f...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Giltwood

PORTUGUESE TABLE 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PORTUGUESE TABLE 18th Century in vine wood. Cut-out and wavy top, framed by a recess, waist with a drawer, cut-out and notched skirts, curved legs with notched knees, claw-and-ball...
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18th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Wood

Misericord. Carved wood. 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Choir Mercy. Carved wood. Century XVI. Carved wooden Misericordia that surely belonged to a choir stall (see the upper flat part, which acts as a seat), decorated with a figurative ...
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16th Century European Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Other

PORTUGUESE TABLE 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PORTUGUESE TABLE 18th Century in walnut wood with a vine top, wavy front with two drawers and cut-out skirts. Metal hardware. Small defects Dim.: 89 x 120 x 66 cm
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18th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Wood

END OF THE 15th CENTURY SMALL HAND WARM BRAZIER
Located in Firenze, FI
This small hand-warming brazier from the Renaissance era in wrought iron is a handcrafted object of great value, handmade with care and precision. The origin of this object is attrib...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Saint on a bed. Polychromed wood. Flemish school, 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Dream of a saint. Carved and polychrome wood. Flemish school, 16th century. Relief made of carved and polychrome wood that shows an old man with a particular headdress (reminiscent of some chaperones) lying on a bed and accompanied by two friars dressed in habits, who talk to each other. Iconographically, the figure of the old man lying on the bed (note the cushion that raises the upper part of the body, following the common use of the time) who has not died (probably) because he was not completely lying down, is reminiscent of how he was usually represented, for example, to San Antón, San Jerónimo, etc. It is not very likely that it is the subject of the Transit or Death of Saint Francis of Assisi due to the absence of the Stigmata and due to age. It would be part of a cycle of scenes in the altarpiece of a church, an accompaniment that would give the viewer more clues about the identity of those represented. Stylistically, Flemish sculpture...
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16th Century European Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Other

Allegory of Time. Oil on panel. Circle of Jacob de Backer (act. 1571-1585).
Located in Madrid, ES
Allegory of Time. Oil on panel. Circle of Jacob de Backer (act. Antwerp, 1571-1585). Exhibition: “Reality, time and artifice. Still life and vanitas in baro...
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16th Century Belgian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Other

Antique chest, Northern Europe, 1765.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique chest from the mid-18th century. Dimensions: height 48 cm / width 142 cm / depth 60 cm
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1760s Norwegian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Walnut

18th Century Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Etagere Stand with Drawer
Located in Doylestown, PA
Unique Italian Renaissance style etagere stand, c. late 18th century. A masterfully crafted stand of figured walnut featuring a single paneled drawer with a finished interior and two shelves between Renaissance style end supports. A beautifully made piece joined with a type of mortise and tenon where the mortise part is cleverly hidden. The tray form top has two sturdy, carved handles and back lip edge. The walnut has rich color and interesting grain pattern with satin-like patina. A solid, high quality and versatile stand with nice detail. This is a wonderful antique in good condition which would be useful in many settings. It would be lovely in a small space like a powder room or as a reading side...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Brass

Chest Dated 1624 - Haute Savoie
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb walnut chest from the Renaissance period dated 1624 from the Haute Savoie region Very beautiful blond walnut chest which has its original lock and key We can find the IHS mono...
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Early 17th Century Swiss Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Walnut

15th Century Italian Renaissance Bronze Medallion
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Renaissance bronze medallion made by Master IOFF in the mid 15th century, showing the mythological scene of Ariadne on Naxos. Made in the mid-15th ...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Bronze

Nevers, glazed floor tile with the coat of arms of the Montesquieu family 17th C
Located in Verviers, BE
Rare Tin-glazed floor tile with the coat of arms of the Montesquieu family. This tile was made in Nevers, France, around 1650. An important member of this family was the French philo...
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Mid-17th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Faience

Spanish Renaissance Desk In Walnut-17th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb Spanish Renaissance table in walnut from the beginning of the 17th century Exceptional quality table. Museum quality Elegant desk or display table that has two drawers. The t...
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Early 17th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Walnut

Antique French Dagobert Armchair French 19th Century
Located in Buxton, GB
Fabulous French Dagobert Armchair in the Renaissance Style Hand carved Woodwork of Mythical Creatures, Circa Early 1800s. Original Unrestored Condition, the seat leather is worn a...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Large 18th Century, Italian or French White Marble Mortar Phenomenal Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
Likely Italian or French, 18th century. An impressive and large mortar carved from a single block of white marble. Showing phenomenal antique patina - this piece was heavily used du...
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18th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Marble

Portuguese Renaissance Cabinet, 17th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A rare and valuable cabinet from Portugal in great conditions made of Vinhatico (Madeira Mahogany or Canary Islands Mahogany) a rare wood from t...
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17th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Ornamental Brass Alms Dish with English Coat of Arms 18.25"
Located in New York, NY
18th Century Ornamental Brass Alms Dish featuring an English coat of arms, measuring approximately 18.25 inches in diameter. This exquisite piece serve...
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18th Century English Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Brass

17th Century Alms Brass Dish, 15"
Located in New York, NY
Large brass circular alms dish having an ornate circular rim with hand tooled decoration, and a shaped dish center with raised flower decoration to the middle. Nuremberg 16th/17th ce...
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17th Century German Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Brass

Antique Italian Montelupo Majolica Renaissance Boccale Armorial Jug Pitcher 1600
Located in Portland, OR
A very good antique Italian maiolica/majolica Renaissance armorial boccale or jug from the Montelupo area of Florence, circa 1600. Typical of the tin glazed earthernware of the time ...
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Early 17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Pottery

17th Century French Renaissance Buffet with Light Parcel Paint Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
Unlike their Italian counterparts who favored painted and inlaid motifs, French ebenistes during the Renaissance utilized elaborate carvings to embellish their furniture. A fantastic...
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17th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Wood, Paint

A late 16th century French Renaissance richly carved walnut center table
Located in PARIS, FR
A late 16th century Renaissance richly carved walnut center table France, The Loire Valley area Dimensions: h. 33.46 in., w. 59.45 in., d. 36.22 in. Our remarquable table is a fabu...
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16th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Walnut

Pair Of Bronze Candlesticks 17th Century - France
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful pair of bronze candlesticks from the 17th century from France Very beautiful pair in bronze Claw feet Beautiful filming
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17th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Bronze

18TH Century, Italian Walnut Extendable Table
Located in IT
18TH Century, Italian Walnut Extendable Table Measures: cm W 144 x D 71 x H 87.5. Open: cm W 267 x H 86.5 x D 71 This solid walnut tabl...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Walnut

Tulio Lombardo Style Marble Fountain
Located in New Orleans, LA
This marble fountain sculpture in the style of Tulio Lombardo embodies the glory of Renaissance sculpture. Reminiscent of classical portrait busts, a bearded man's face serves as the...
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17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Marble

17th Century Italian Renaissance Walnut Tuscan Scrittoio Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An extremely rare form of Renaissance furniture, this writing desk is likely from Florence and would have originated from the palazzo study room of a noble family...
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17th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Bronze

Italian Renaissance Monumental Giltwood Baroque Painted Angel on Stand
Located in New York, NY
Italian Renaissance (17th/18th Century) life-size giltwood and painted angel carved in a Baroque style, resting on a wood column stand.
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17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Wood, Giltwood

Rare and Important German Renaissance Chest
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Oakwood Original lock and key   This beautiful and robust chest stands on square feet ending in flattened buns. The base presents plain mouldings. The facade is divided in four panel...
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16th Century German Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Wood, Walnut

Rare Renaissance Caquetoire with a Perspective motif from Lyon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The trapezoidal armchair is a typically French creation from the second half of the sixteenth century. Although the nineteenth century gave it the name of "caquetoire", it was descri...
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16th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Wood, Walnut

17th Century French Torchère, or Pedestal
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A fine quality 17th century torchère, or pedestal, with an elegantly turned column and deeply tiered circular base. The top surface is a flat polished disc with a finely carved and g...
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17th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Wood

Great Spanish Mirror
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This large mirror is admirably carved with leaves and vigorous windings. The inner edge of the frame is highlighted with a frieze of leaves. The sculpture of this frame, created wit...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Wood

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

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Paper

Niche In Gilt Wood From The 17th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
niche in gilded wood from the 17th century from Italy Lovely niche with a carved wood in its center from the Italian Renaissance Beautiful original gild wood Dimensions excluding ba...
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17th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Wood

A Very Rare and Important Marble Relief of the ‘Resurrection of Christ’
Located in London, GB
A Very Rare and Important Marble Relief of the ‘Resurrection of Christ’ Attributed to the Master of the Mascoli Altar Marble Venice, Italy Second half of the 15th Century SIZE: ...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Marble

Large Virgin and Child in polychrome wood, Spain, 16th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Large painted and carved wooden Virgin and Child in the round, representing the Virgin and Child carrying the globe. The theme of the Virgin and Child is the most represented in all ...
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1630s Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Wood

Antique Sculpture of Mary with the Child Jesus, Belgium, early 17th century
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Sculpture of Mother Mary with the Child Jesus. Mary has the child on her right hand. Jesus makes a blessing gesture and wears a small globe. ( a sign off His power over the world) Mo...
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Early 17th Century Belgian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Softwood

18th Century Italian Travertine Marble Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This very early 18th century Italian travertine marble fireplace was sourced from a property in Kensington and removed during remodelling. It features an elaborate design, the frieze...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Stone, Travertine, Marble

Important Portuguese Table 17th Century in Rosewood
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Portuguese Table Buffet 17th century Portuguese, from the 17th century in rosewood and vine wood, twisted and trembled. Box with three drawers simulating six, turned legs,...
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17th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Rosewood

Italian Memento Mori skull - 17th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Italian Memento Mori skull Marble North of Italy, 17th century H 9 x L 7 x P 14 cm At the turn of the 16th century, they were the height of fashi...
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17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Marble

Original Antique Print After Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, Genesis VII, 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

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Paper

Italian Renaissance Painting of Our Lady of Peace, 18th Century Religious Art
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Renaissance oil painting of Our Lady of Peace, Mary with Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace on her arm in a dark background, red and green robes, the Mother is represented holding a do...
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18th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Canvas

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

Spanish Renaissance Candlestick Circa 1600
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Spanish Renaissance candlestick in brass circa 1600 Beautiful patina and in very good condition
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Early 17th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Brass

16th century Brussels tapestry - The Story of David
Located in Bruxelles, BE
16th century Brussels tapestry The Story of David Brabant, 16th Century Monogram at the bottom left. 320 x 250 cm This splendid Brussels tapestry, crafted from wool and silk during ...
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16th Century Belgian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Wool, Silk

Italian Antique 17th Century Hand carved wood Candelabra on a Renaissance base.
Located in Encinitas, CA
An Italian Antique 17th Century "Mecca" gilding Wood Hand carved Bear "Orso" Candelabra on Renaissance base. The base and the bear are gilded with Mecca, a silver gilt technique that...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Giltwood

Original Antique Print After Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, Genesis V, 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

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Paper

Original Antique Print After Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, Genesis IX, 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

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Paper

Virgin in limestone with remains of old colours, prob. Burgundy, 16th century
Located in Walkertshofen, BY
The very expressive Virgin, in a strictly upright posture, carries the child Jesus on her (damaged) left arm. In her right hand, she holds the shaft of a scepter. She looks at the ob...
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16th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Limestone

Important Portuguese Table 18th Century in Rosewood
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Portuguese table Bufete 18th century In rosewood wood with twisted and trembling carvings. Rectangular-shaped table top, framed on the front and sides by a jagged frieze, ...
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Early 18th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Rosewood

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
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Early 18th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Metal

Set of Four Portuguese Armchairs from the 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four armchairs Portuguese from the 18th Century, in chestnut and Brazilian rosewood wood with carvings. Scalloped backrest and carved leather seat, roll-up arms, turned legs...
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18th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Chestnut

Original Antique Print After Jan Luyken, Amsterdam. Genesis XI. 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

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Paper

PORTUGUESE PAPER STATIONERY 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
STATIONERY D. JOSÉ 18th Century 19th century Portuguese. in chestnut wood, with two drawers and three drawers. Folding lid with drawers and bins. Signs of use. Dim.: 140 x 115 x ...
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18th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Wood

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

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Paper

Gilt bronze pax board, Pietà. 16th-17th centuries, after Michelangelo Buonarroti
Located in Madrid, ES
Peacekeeper, Mercy. Golden bronze. Possibly Rome, last third of the 16th century-first quarter of the 17th century, following the model of Michelangelo Buonarroti. Gilded bronze pla...
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Early 17th Century European Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Other, Bronze

Portuguese Apparatus Table 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Portuguese Apparatus table 18th century In painted wood with gilt carvings, central column profusely carved and pierced, resting on four curved feet. ...
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Early 18th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Wood

Chest of Drawers Portuguese 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Chest of Drawers Portuguese 18th Century in vinhatic wood. With three drawers and folding top, interior with central hatch and six drawers. Defects. Dim.: 120 x 114 x 64 cm.
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18th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Wood

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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