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
Fine Quality Pair of Florentine Walnut and Bone Inlaid Savonarola X-Form Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine quality pair of Florentine walnut and bone inlaid Savonarola x-form chairs with Medici crest; each stunning chair with shaped back crest rail with inlaid royal heraldry center...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
1728 Austrian Commode Trumeau in Walnut age Charles V of Habsburg silver Inlaid
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FC04
18th century. antique two-body chest of drawers , trumeau sideboard in walnut and veneer walnut with maple threads & silver inlaid. Upper part with two doors and two internal shelves ; the lower part with three drawers.
This important piece of furniture, on the back, bears the writing -1728 - FERENC GIULAY which certainly represent the date and name of the owner flanked by an unidentifiable brand.
The furniture was recovered in Austria and was produced in the period of Emperor Charles V...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Silver
Walnut carved wooden case, bone inlays, Italy, 17th century
Located in Brescia, IT
Description
Rectangular in shape, it bears facade, sides, and lid characterized by decoration with geometric inserts to create stylized floral motifs made of bone; front feet with fe...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
French "Miroir a Parecloses", a Bride's Mirror
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A French "Miroir a Parecloses", also called a bride's mirror. Extensive patinated brass repose work of remarkable quality and detail. 3rd quarter 19th century in Mannerist taste. 24 ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Renaissance Walnut Commode
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very Fine Northern Italian (Tuscan) Renaissance commode, the molded top over three drawers with arabesque carved fronts and applied molded edges, the sides carved with term figures a...
Category
Early 17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Poplar, Walnut
A large 18th Century Balkan Adriatic Coast Bridal Chest
Located in Belgrade, RS
This is an exquisite example of bridal chest showcasing all the features of a distinctive Balkan
type produced alongside the Adriatic coast. This type of bridal chest was connected t...
Category
Late 18th Century Balkan Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Renaissance Armoire with Carved one door and drawer
Located in Miami, FL
Original lock and key This piece of furniture shows no recess on its upper part. It opens with one folding-door and one drawer within the belt. Burgundy and Lyon regions subordina...
Category
1850s French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Large Italian Antique Brass Jardiniere Planter Wine Cooler
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large impressive solid brass footed bowl in the manner or form of Monteith.
This could be used as a centerpiece planter or a wine cooler (will hold up to five bottles and does hold...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Brass
English Staffordshire Apostle Jug with 8 Saints in Gothic Arches Circa 1842
Located in Chicago, IL
Absolutely stunning Antique English Staffordshire Whiteware Apostle Jug. Highly decorated with amazing detail, this Jug has phenomenal personality. The design was registered March 17, 1842 by Charles...
Category
1840s British Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Antique Belgian Tapestry. Size: 8 ft x 9 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Marvelous Antique Belgian Tapestry, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Belgium, Circa date: 16th century. Size: 8 ft x 9 ft 6 in (2.44 m ...
Category
16th Century Belgian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wool
Important Bronze Fireplace Adornment Made of a Pair of Andirons and a Bronze Bar
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare and important bronze fireplace set is composed of a pair of richly decorated bronze andirons and of a central bar connecting the 2 andirons. This is a French Renaissance st...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Late 17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Group of Altarpiece - Antwerpen, 16th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Group of altarpiece representing the life of a Saint, Saint Renualde?
Engraved by the sign of Antwerp hand on the hat of the central character
Carved oak, traces of polychromy
Fir...
Category
16th Century Belgian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Oak
The Children of Charles I, After Sir Anthony Van Dyck
Located in London, GB
Engraving depicting The Children of Charles I (1600-49), After the 1637 portrait by Sir Anthony Van Dyck (1599-1641).
18th century, English ...
Category
18th Century English Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Paper
Faience jewelry box
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Faience or majolica (jewelry?) box on claw legs. Decorated and sculptured with lions and griffin in typical faience colors. On the lid is a naked lady.
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Faience
Rare Bronze Portrait Bust of Henri IV after Model by Barthelemy Prieur, c. 1800
By Barthélemy Prieur 1
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This handsome bronze portrait bust of the French King Henri IV is based on a model by Barthelemy Prieur (1540-1611) depicting the King nude as the Ro...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze
An Austrian majolica pottery wall charger depicting a medieval man circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
This superb large Austrian majolica pottery wall charger is highly decorative with its central finely moulded three dimensional Renaissance portrait of a medieval bearded noble man wearing an ornate tunic and matching hat.
The central portrait is boardered by a flared rim which is also ornately moulded with intricate floral decoration.
The beautiful coloured glazes used throughout this stunning charger are rich and translucent.
There are initials at the base of the portrait J R. On the reverse, the charger has an impressed L9 and a hand painted N...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Majolica, Pottery
Judith with the Head of Holofernes, Plaquette After Riccio, Italian 17th Century
By Andrea Briosco (Riccio)
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Judith with the head of Holofernes, unsigned rectangular cast bronze plaquette, by Andrea Briosco, called Riccio (1470-1532), Judith...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Traditional Floral Brown and Red Hallway Runner Rug - Rosalynn by Joseph Carini
Located in New York, NY
Rosalynn embodies a sophisticated floral and traditional pattern, both contemporary and timelessly classic. This runner hand knotted in wool, designed by Joseph Carini is shown in 3’...
Category
2010s Nepalese Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wool
After Carracci, Atlantes from the Farnese Palace, 2 Engravings, 17th Century ?
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
These engravings, imitating the red chalk technique, represent the preparatory work for the Atlantes in the Farnese Gallery in Rome, according to Carracci. There we find the mentions...
Category
17th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Burgundy Persian Yazd Rug with Victorian Renaissance Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76761 Antique Persian Yazd Rug, 10'10 x 15'01. Yazd rugs, originating from the city of Yazd in central Iran, are renowned for their exceptional quality, intricate designs, and fine c...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wool
English Renaissance Style Wood and Iron Halberd
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance-style halberd spear with eight-sided wooden shaft with nail heads and an iron ax-shaped blade.
Category
20th Century British Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Iron
Renaissance Cabinet form Lyon 'France'
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Condition : Partly dating from the Renaissance. The backs and the drawer’s insides have been re-done.
Historical background
The 16th century is a prosperous period for Lyon...
Category
16th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Hand-molded light-colored ceramic Christopher Columbus bust, made in Italy
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Christopher Columbus bust, ceramic Columbus bust, Christopher Columbus sculpture,
Hand-molded bust of Christopher Columbus on light-colored ceramic
visible signature Stefano Todini.
...
Category
2010s Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Renaissance Style Dining Table with Scalloped X-bar Stretcher
Located in Queens, NY
20th century Italian Renaissance style walnut center / dining table with a scalloped X-bar stretcher and legs having a cabriole top over a tapered square design.
Category
20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
copy of Antique chest of drawers, Western Europe, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
This antique chest of drawers, from Western Europe and dating from around 1880, is not just a piece of furniture, but a real work of art.
Product features:
Origin: Western Europe
...
Category
1880s German Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Oak
Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug Inspired by Lorenzo Lotto
By Lorenzo Lotto
Located in Dallas, TX
53570 Zeki Muren vintage Turkish Sivas rug with Modern Renaissance style 07'10 x 10'03. Drawing inspiration from Zeki Muren and the Venetian painter, Lorenzo Lotto...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wool
Italian Renaissance Crucifix Torchiere
Located in Queens, NY
3 Italian Renaissance style (19/20th Cent) brass crucifix floor torchiere with 13 candleholders (PRICED EACH)
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Henri II Carved Oak Buffet, Cupboard, Stained Glass
Located in Oakwood, GA
Antique Henri II Carved Buffet, Cupboard, Stained Glass, Oak, 96.5"H
Antique Cupboard
Buffet Cabinet
Oak
19th Century
Beautifully Carved 5 door cabinet
Spindle trim top
Top has two s...
Category
19th Century European Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Stained Glass, Oak
Antique 17th C. English Renaissance Carved Oak and Wrought Iron Bench Banquette
Located in Philadelphia, PA
17th Century English Renaissance Carved Oak and Wrought Iron Bench Banquette. Item features deep relief hand-carved back and legs which terminate at claw like front feet. The base is...
Category
17th Century Unknown Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Christ with bonds, Venetian work from the second half of the 15th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Venetian work, second half of the 15th century
Tempera on panel
34 x 23 cm
An episode from the Passion of Christ during the trial of Pontius Pilate, the Roman procurator, concerning ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Pair Armchairs solid Ebonized Walnut restored new upholstered
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Two Renaissance armchairs in solid ebonized walnut , restored and new upholstered with precious Toile De Jouy fabric.
Toile de Jouy, (French: “fabric of Jouy”, )also called Jouy Pri...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
19th Century Set of Six French Carved Walnut Turned Wood Chairs with Velvet Seat
Located in Miami, FL
19th century carved walnut armchair.
Perfect to place in your room or in your kitchen
The frames with carved structure. The legs are finished in a higly carved. ball feet.
It has ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century Carved Giltwood & Polychrome Painted Angel Alter Candlestick
Located in Norwich, GB
A beautiful 19th century giltwood and polychrome angel alter candle stick. Circa 1880.
Wonderfully crisp hand-carved lime. Note the spectacular water gilded folds of the gown, and s...
Category
19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
2 Similar Italian Renaissance Walnut Sgabelli Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
2 Similar Italian Renaissance style (17th Cent) walnut straight 4 legged sgabelli with V cut on back (PRICED EACH)(one with incised cross)
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Winged Griffin Wall Sconces - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Winged Griffin Decorative Wall Sconces - a Pair. Sconces are currently NOT wired for electrical but they have the proper holes and grooves t...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Caldwell Pewter and Bronze Table Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
Stamped with the c within a diamond mark on base. Hand wrought pewter with bronze and polychrome decoration highlights featuring crests, masks etc.
Category
Early 20th Century American Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Pewter
Italian Renaissance Style Carved Walnut Door
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style (19th Century) carved walnut door panel with oval glass inset and carved figures & scroll design (MATCHING DOORS IN THE NYC LIBRARY...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Glass
Massive Pair of Italian Columns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive pair of Italian columns completely restored in faux paint and gold leaf. The base is 18" x 18" all in one piece.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
De Conjugio Episcoporum et Diaconorum by Bugenhagen, 1525
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an extremely rare edition hardback copy of De Conjugio Episcoporum et Diaconorum ad uenerandum Doctorem VVolfgangum Reissenbush monasterii Lichtenbergensis Prae ceptorem p...
Category
16th Century German Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Leather, Paper
Tall Nesting Tables
Located in Annville, PA
An ingenious set of three Tall Nesting Tables that stores the two smaller end tables underneath the largest table. The smaller tables unfold and op...
Category
2010s Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Framed 1731 Color Engraving, Map of Rotterdam by Matthaus Seutter, "Roterodami"
Located in Bridgeport, CT
"Roterodami". Seutter (1678-1757) was an important German 18th century map maker. Bird's eye view of the city above with full details, neoclassi...
Category
18th Century European Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Hand Carved Stone Capital Base Side Coffee Table Garden Pedestal Antique element
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand Carved Stone Capital Base Side Coffee Table Garden Pedestal Antique element . LARGE and Very rare Renaissance hand carved capital of the 16th century corner carved limestone Cha...
Category
16th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Renaissance Style Small Silver Baby Crib Medal
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a small silver baby crib filigree medal. It depicts an oval medal with the relief of Virgin Mary trying to cover Baby Jesus with a blanket who is la...
Category
20th Century Unknown Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Silver
Antique German Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Paw Feet Round Center Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique German Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Paw Feet Round Center Table by Leonardo Tisch. Item features a Tripod base with carved paw feet, round sunburst inlaid top, original German label, very nice antique table...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Set of 10 Inlaid Shield Back Chairs
Located in Annville, PA
This set of 10 Inlaid Shield Back Chairs by Niagara Furniture features 2 arm chairs and 8 side chairs. These shield back chairs are taller than many...
Category
2010s Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Renaissance Revival Lion Northwind Carved Walnut Figural Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Renaissance Revival Lion Northwind Carved Walnut Figural Side Chair. Item features pierced carved scrollwork back, lion/northwind carved face, nailhead trim, solid wood const...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Red Silk Damask Chasuble
Located in Queens, NY
Red silk damask and gold-thread embroidered priest's chasuble (19th Cent)
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Fabric
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...
Category
16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Gold
XXth Century, Pair of Roman Coffee Tables with Lacquered Wood Top
Located in IT
XXth Century, Pair of Roman Coffee Tables with Lacquered Wood Top
Measurements: single coffee table: cm W 71,5 x D 51,5 x H 45
assembled from the short side: cm 134 x 51,5
assembled ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Dutch Renaissance and European Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52452 Antique Persian Malayer rug with Dutch Renaissance and European style. With architectural elements of curved lines and a subdued color scheme, this hand knotted wool antique Pe...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wool
Broadside Dance of Death, “Stirb…”, Conrad Meyer, Master Engraving
By J. Meyer
Located in Norwich, GB
Dance of Death Broadside
Todtentanz Einblattdruck
Meyer, Conrad 1618-1689
Stirb, eh du sterbst, dass nicht verderbst
[Der Todesengel zwischen Laste...
Category
1650s Swiss Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Paper
21st Century Italian Wrought Iron and Hand-Painted Wood Coffee Table, 2010
Located in Cagliari, IT
Beautiful coffee table handmade in wrought iron and painted wood. Splendid example of Florentine craftsmanship. The top is hand painted in the Renaissance style.
The Casa d' Arte G....
Category
2010s Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
'Rape Of A Woman', Large Bronze Group After Giambologna, Early 20th Century
By Giambologna
Located in Vienna, AT
In reference to the remarkaple marble group of three larger-than-life figures, known as ‘The Rape of the Sabine Women’, which is located under the right arcade of the Loggia dei Lanz...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Burled Center Table
Located in Annville, PA
A gorgeous, high quality Burled Center Table from Niagara Furniture with plenty of presence to brighten up any room. Banded and burled top, hand c...
Category
2010s Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Possibly Saint Hubert or Saint Eustace, Wood, Spanish School, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Possibly Saint Hubertus or Saint Eustace. Carved, polychrome and gilded wood. Spanish school, 16th century.
Carving in polychrome and gilded wood, sim...
Category
16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rare 17th Century French Country Style Limestone Fireplace Mantle with Trumeau
Located in Beervelde, BE
This antique fireplace surround is very unique. The condition and the patina are so important for this piece from the French Renaissance period.
This real museum piece is an enhance...
Category
Early 17th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Limestone
PORTUGUESE D. JOSÉ HIGH-BACKED ARMCHAIR 18th Century
By Europa
Located in Madrid, ES
D. JOSÉ HIGH-BACKED ARMCHAIR 18th Century
Portuguese in sucupira wood with carvings, backrest and seat in embossed leather.
Period defects
It was never restored.
Dim.: 139 x 55 x 50 cm
Category
18th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
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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