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
19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Side Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Italian Renaissance style wrought iron end table with lyre style metal base and marble top.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
Derby S.P. Co International Figural Repousse Village Silverplate Water Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Derby S.P. Co International Figural Repousse Village Silverplate Water Pitcher. Item features a unique village "party" scene to pitch...
Category
Early 20th Century Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique French Renaissance Revival Large Figural Man and Woman Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Renaissance Revival Large Figural Man and Woman Andirons - a Pair. Item featured is a larger impressive size, stunning patina and casting, very rare antique andirons, ...
Category
19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Christian VIII Mirror Made In Mahogany From 1860s
Located in Lejre, DK
The antique Christian VIII mahogany mirror from the 1860s is an enchanting piece of furniture history that exudes true elegance and timeless beauty. Thi...
Category
1860s Danish Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Italian Renaissance Wing Griffin Fiberglass Garden Pedestal Stands Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Renaissance Style Winged Griffin Cast Fiberglass Garden Pedestal Stands Made to Look like Weathered Terracotta - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century.
Measurements:
19" Hi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Antique French Renaissance Carved Walnut Floral Inlay Blind Door China Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Renaissance Carved Walnut Floral Inlay Blind Door China Cabinet. Item features a satinwood floral design inlay, 2 wooden interior shelves, nicely carved details, 1 dov...
Category
Early 20th Century Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Italian Figurative Pietra Dure Panel
Located in London, GB
Antique Italian figurative pietra dure panel
Italian, 19th century
Measures: Height 18cm, width 14cm, depth 1cm
This beautiful pietra dure panel depicts in the Renaissance style...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Marble
Italian Renaissance Style Soapstone Carvings
Located in Queens, NY
4 Italian Renaissance style (19th Century) carved soapstone wall plaques of Medieval scenes under glass in black frames.
Category
19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Soapstone
Pair of Renaissance Style Cherub Putti Throne Chairs Attributed to Horner
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Pair of Renaissance style carved throne chairs, attributed to Horner, with cherubs, paw feet and leather upholstery.
Category
Early 20th Century American Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Renaissance Revival Bronze Black Painted Vases
Located in Rome, IT
Impressive pair of black patinated bronze vases in the style of Renaissance. Finely decorated handles with a satyr figure, over with a and body surrounded by bacchanal scenes.
Exquis...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Dante Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of exquisite Italian wood "Dante" style chairs from the early 20th century. These feature x-base frames with carved accents and a crest back. Vintage cushions in good condition ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique E. Rousseau Cast Spelter Metal French Maiden Woman Bust Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique E. Rousseau Cast Spelter Metal French Maiden Woman Bust Sculpture. Item features cast metal construction, wooden base, signed to rear, very unique antique sculpture. Circa 1...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Metal
Italian Pair of Tall Serpentine Marble and Honey Onyx Pedestals
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of Italian hand carved pedestals, made in green serpentine marble and lightly translucent honey onyx.
Category
1990s Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Marble
19th Century Italian Tuscan Single Hand Carved Wood Renaissance Candelabra
Located in Encinitas, CA
Tuscan refectory style single hand carved rustic candlelabra with forged nail spike. Italian fruitwood.
Dimension: 46" H, 17" W
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Oak Sculpture of Christ Emerging from the Tomb, Surrounded by Roman Soldiers.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Carved oak sculpture of Christ emerging from the tomb, surrounded by Roman soldiers, 17th century.
Carving of Christ emerging from the tomb, surr...
Category
17th Century European Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Side Table
Located in Annville, PA
Designed after a 20th Century Classic this French Side Table is a high quality antique reproduction which features fantastic hand carved details all the way from the molding along th...
Category
2010s Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Italian Renaissance Pine Sgabello Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Renaissance style Venetian (20th Cent) pine carnival viewing sgabello style side chairs with a Pair carved heads on back.
Category
20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Pine
1830s Historic Office table, walnut wood, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- height desk 78cm
- cleaning
- good condition
- repolish
Category
1830s Czech Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Table with four chairs, Renaissance style, Germany, circa 1870
Located in Chorzów, PL
The antique set of chairs and a table in the Renaissance style were made of oak wood in the second half of the 19th century. Seats and backrests of chairs upholstered with fabric, wo...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th C Terracotta Planter Centerpiece with Dancing Cherubs, Florence Circa 1820
Located in Encinitas, CA
Terracotta planter centerpiece with dancing cherubs, Florence Circa 1820.
Centerpiece total measures: 27”L x 14.25”W x 18”H, including 2 pieces; the te...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Terracotta, Wood
English Renaissance Style Wood and Iron Spear
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance-style spear with simple wooden shaft and 32-inch iron blade.
Category
20th Century English Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Map Of Lovanium By Bleau Circa 1640
Located in Brussels, Brussels
map of the brabent of leuven (Belgium) circa 1640 by Bléau. Bléau was well known for antique atlas that he draw during the 17 century
beautiful map, double page folded in the middle,...
Category
17th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Paper
PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS LOUIS XV STYLE 19th Centuty
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS LOUIS XV STYLE 19th Centuty
Portuguese D. Maria style, in carved and gilded wood.
Upholstered in fabric in burgundy tones.
Signs of use.
Dim.: 106 x 62 x 62 cm.
or...
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Schmieg and Kotzian End Table
Located in Annville, PA
From Niagara Furniture a Vintage Schmieg and Kotzian End Table in excellent condition. The top of the piece has recently been restored to its’ original luster.
Both elegant and incr...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Beautiful Portuguese Drawer 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PORTUGUESE COMMODE 18th century.
In mahogany wood with two drawers and three large drawers.
Dim.: 100 x 123 x 64 cm.
Good conditions.
Category
18th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Twelve Set Chairs Armchairs Open Fruitwood Upholstered Dining Renaissance-Style
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A rare long set of 12, Antiquarian, Renaissance-style, Fruitwood, Upholstered, Open Armchairs
- Rare to find a set of 12 of a Renaissance-style armchair, in 35 years of dealing I ...
Category
1920s French Vintage Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
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 ta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French 19th Century Renaissance Style Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning true pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. black Belgian marble, ormolu and patinated bronze, five arm candelabras, attributed to F. Barbedienne. Each candelabra is ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Bronze Sculptural Fireplace Andirons in the Renaissance Manner
Located in London, GB
A beautiful large pair of nineteenth century bronze sculptural andirons of Giambologna’s masterpiece ‘Rape of the Sabine Women' (or 'Abduction of the Sabine Women'). The base is form...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze
16th Century Castelli Italian Maiolica Farnese alla turchina Dish
By Castelli
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
An extraordinary azure maiolica dish in the Farnese service, made by Castelli d'Abuzzo between 1580 and 1589.
In the peak of the High Renaissance, Cardinal Alessandro Farnese commissioned a dinner service from the Castelli maiolica...
Category
16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Maiolica
Florentine Candlestick in Lathed and Silvered Wood, Late 17th Century
Located in Prato, IT
Italy, Firenze, late 17th century
Simple but elegant typical Florentine candlestick.
It has cracks and small lacks of the pinstripe typical o...
Category
Late 17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Sheet Metal
Italian Renaissance Walnut Sgabelli
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 Italian Renaissance style (19th Cent) walnut sgabelli with 4 turned legs and double-eagle back.
There are scratches on the seat.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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
English Renaissance Style Velvet Wrapped Iron Halberd Spear
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance-style halberd spear with red velvet and nail head shaft and large 37-inch etched iron blade.
Category
20th Century English Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Iron
Painted Canvas of a Renaissance Style Woman Portrait, Contemporary Work
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Painted canvas figuring a side view of a woman portrait in the Renaissance style.
She wears a black dress with a gilt collar, belt with gilt flower motifs, grey sleeves adorned wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Canvas
END OF THE 16th CENTURY WALNUT CHEST WITH GOLDEN CARVINGS
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful Renaissance walnut chest of drawers with small dimensions, characterized by carvings and panel decorations both on the drawers and on the sides. This piece of furniture is ...
Category
16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
After Carlo Dolci. End 19th/beg 20th century, Oil on Canvas, Italy
Located in RUEIL-MALMAISON, FR
After Carlo Dolci. Beautiful oil on canvas depicting the Annunciation, Tuscan School, Italy in the Renaissance style.
The painting is distinguished by its finesse of execution and i...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Henri II Renaissance Period 1560’s Sculpted Double-Buffet
Located in Ross, CA
Important Henri II Renaissance period carved walnut double-buffet in the "Ode to the Americas" fashion (made in Lyon, France). Topped by crown molding, the two doors are carved with ...
Category
16th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Whimsical Pair of Yellow Persian Ferehan Mats
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical pair of one of a kind Persian Ferehan rugs with a bright yellow
Measuring 19" x 31" respectively.
Category
20th Century Persian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wool
Followers of Jean de la Huerta, Jean de Blany ? - Saint Jerome
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Followers of Jean de la Huerta, Jean de Blany ?
Saint Jerome
Limestone
Burgundy, second half of the15th century
60,5 cm
ALR Ref : S00248050
This exquisite sculpture of Saint Jerome, carved from soft, nearly white limestone typical of eastern France, exemplifies the exceptional craftsmanship of 15th-century Burgundian art. The figure of Saint Jerome, a key figure in Christian history renowned for translating the Bible into Latin, is depicted wearing a cardinal’s hat and holding the Vulgate Bible...
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Italian Renaissance Walnut Throne Style Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance walnut throne style armchair with gilt carved ears on back and Fortuny upholstered seat and back with large metal nail heads (replaced side rails).
Category
20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique French Renaissance Open Bookcase in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Renaissance Open Bookcase in Stripped Oak is the perfect choice for a compact, shallow bookshelf that takes up a minimal amount of flo...
Category
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Oak
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
Category
17th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze
English Renaissance Style Halberd Spear
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance style Halbert spear with wood shaft and small 29" iron ax
blade.
Category
20th Century English Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Green Ceramic Gothic Renaissance Pitcher with Brass Soldier Armor Lid
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Green Ceramic Gothic Renaissance Pitcher with Brass Soldier Armor Lid. Circa 19th Century. Measurements: 12" H x 6.5" W x 6.5"D.
Category
19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Important Vases, Manufacture De Savona, Late 17th/Early 18th Century
Located in Walkertshofen, BY
Large and important pair of vases from the Savona factory. Both vases have side handles ending in dragons. The reserves on the side are decorated with figurative scenes and architect...
Category
Early 17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Eight Portuguese Chairs and Canape, 18th Century in Oilwood
Located in Madrid, ES
Eight Portuguese Chairs and Canape
18th Century
In oilwood, cut and pierced "Amphora" backrests, fabric seats.Small defects and different sofa fabric. Dim.: (chairs) 98 x 50 x 43 c...
Category
Early 18th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
Country Estate Four Drawer File Tall
Located in Annville, PA
A superb piece of craftsmanship this high quality Country Estate Four Drawer File from Niagara Furniture is made with figured burled wood. The edge of the top is a lovely shaped soli...
Category
2010s Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Italian Renaissance Monumental Giltwood Baroque Painted Angel on Stand
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance (17th/18th Century) life-size giltwood and painted angel carved in a Baroque style, resting on a wood column stand.
Statue: 33 x 16...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Camino scolpito su travertino romano in stile rinascimentale
Located in Tarquinia, IT
camino rinascimentale, camino scolpito, camino in travertino, camino in pietra, rivestimento camino in pietra, camino in marmo.
Rivestimento per camino scolpito su travertino romano ...
Category
1990s Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Saint Anthony with the Child Jesus, Wood, Mechelen School, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Saint Anthony with the Child Jesus. Wood. Mechelen School, 16th century.
Sculpture in carved wood worked, as was usual in that center, on the front because it was designed to be pla...
Category
16th Century European Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Other
Schumacher x Johnson Hartig Modern Toile Wallpaper in Pink and Black
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This layered, mystically-inflected toile based on Renaissance drawings feels of-the-moment, thanks to a head-turning scale and a room-enveloping repeat.
Since Schumacher was found...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Paper
Set of 4 Renaissance Style Gold and Brown Brocade Velvet Drapes
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 gold & brown brocade drapes with wide brown velvet borders & applied gold decoration, as is ( (1 panel: 84"w, x 115" 3 panel: 54"w x 120") (PRI...
Category
20th Century Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Gold
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...
Category
Early 17th Century Swiss Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Spanish Tocinera Table In Walnut From The 17th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely little Spanish table called tocinera in walnut from the Spanish Renaissance.
Very beautiful little model which has a very beautiful base with a superb turning ending with bal...
Category
17th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
English Renaissance Style Wood and Iron Blade
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance-style spear with wooden shaft and simple 15-inch leaf-shaped iron blade.
Category
20th Century English Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Iron
English Brass Hammered Umbrella Stand
Located in Queens, NY
English-style (19/20th century) brass hammered oval umbrella stand with 17th Century scene with figures and handles (with liner).
Category
20th Century Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Renaissance Style Iron Armillary
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style black iron armillary globe on a round base.
Category
20th Century Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
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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