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 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze, Marble, And Ormolu Planter/Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most impressive French 19th century Renaissance st. ormolu, patinated bronze and Rouge Griotte marble planter/stand. The planter is raise...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
PAIR OF ViNTAGE CORINTHIAN PILLAR BRASS DESK LAMPS WITH GRAPE VINE DETAILING
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of vintage Corinthian Pillar table lamps with Grape Vine decoration
Please note the del...
Category
20th Century Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Plate Hand Painted Glazed Earthenware Italian Contemporary
Located in London, GB
"Recycle" hand painted ceramic plate "SegnalEtica" series by Pantoù Ceramics, hand thrown and hand painted glazed earthenware. All unique pieces, Italy, 2019. Measure: 40 cm diameter...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Pair Small Renaissance Style Mirrors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of octagonal, Renaissance style, ebonized wood, etched brass and gilded bronze framed mirrors inset with veneered semi-precious stones. Ornate gilded bronze detail features face...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Dutch Brass and Ebonized Wood Mirror, circa 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Renaissance design.
Category
Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Oil Portrait of Victor-amédée King of Sardinia
Located in Southall, GB
A large oil portrait of Victor-amédée king of Sardinia, circa 1718 "Victor Amadeus II" Victor Amadeus II (Vittorio Amedeo Francesco; 14 May 1666 – ...
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Paint
French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and finely detailed pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze lamps. Each impressive oil lamp that has been converted into electrified lamps is raised b...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze
AMAZING PORTUGUESE THREE-SEAT CANAPÉ 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
THREE-SEAT CANAPÉ
Portuguese from the 19th century, in carved chestnut wood. Seat in carved leather with pleating, roll-up arms, shaped legs.
Signs of use.
Dim.: 144 x 133 x 54 cm.
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Italian Renaissance Carved Wooden Turn-Legged Side Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance-style carved wooden chair with spiral turned front legs and stretcher, rear saber legs, and a back featuring a painted white crest with a central black lion.
Category
20th Century Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian Renaissance Style Metal Filigree Pentagonal Umbrella Stands
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Renaissance-style (19th Century) floral metal filigree containers / umbrella stands with 5 sides, spherical feet, and mulberry-shaped fi...
Category
19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
Italian Renaissance Style Bronze Centerpiece
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance-style (19th Century) bronze footed centerpiece tazza with 2 handles and incised decoration.
Category
19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Renaissance Style Silvered Bronze, Ormolu and Bronze Ewers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and richly decorated pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. silvered bronze, ormolu and patinated bronze ewers. Both are raised by a square ormolu base with rounded c...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Monumental Carrara Marble Candlesticks, Rome, 17th Century
Located in Walkertshofen, BY
These monumental candlesticks are absolutely rare in this execution. They are divided into four segments in a multiple way and perfectly rotated. They are connected to each other by ...
Category
Late 17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Marble and Ormolu Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely decorative and handsome true pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. marble and ormolu lamps signed "F. Barbedienne Paris & F. Levillain". Raised on a mottled Rouge ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th Century Renaissance Style Patinated Bronze Oil Lamps on Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely decorative French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze oil lamps on stand. The stand has a tripod base with palmettes, and concave sides, centered by an urn wit...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Carved Blaken Oak Firescreen, Breton Style, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Carved blaken oak firescreen, Breton style, circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Metal
Giltwood and polychrome half-relief representation of Saint Rococo. Spain, 16th
Located in PARIS, FR
Important bas-relief in carved wood with traces of gilt, in an architectural frame with two angels in the corners, representing Saint Rocco.
Considered, among other things, the Patro...
Category
16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Patinated Dark Oak Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely handsome and most impressive pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated dark oak benches, circa 1870. Each bench is raised by fi...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Oak
Amazing Italian Bowl Made of Agate and Gilded Silver with Stones 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing Italian Bowl Made of Agate and Gilded Silver With Stones 19th century
Neo-Renaissance agate bowl with acanthus leaf rim rests on four legs depicting winged chimeras. Moun...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Stone, Agate, Silver
Terracotta Putti Statue Resting on Conforming Raised oval Base Signed " R. Rod "
Located in Dallas, TX
Terracotta Putti Statue Resting on Conforming Raised oval Base Signed " R. Rod " Late 19th Century To Early 20th Centurty
MEASUREMENTS:
19" H x 20" W x 10" D
Category
Early 20th Century English Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Terracotta, Wood, Giltwood
Large Ormolu-Mounted Cut Crystal Dish in Renaissance Taste
Located in Paris, FR
A 20th century cut crystal and gilt bronze dish in Renaissance taste. The circular cup is decorated with cut-diamond patterns. It is set on a baluster-shaped stem that is embellished...
Category
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Set of Four French early 17th century Henry II Chairs
Located in Troy, NY
Rare set of four Henry II side chairs, beautiful simple lines, upholstered in black leather.
Category
Early 1600s French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
A French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze Ormolu Tazza/side table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and most elegant French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu Tazza/side table. This highly decorative table is raised on three pierced fluted patina...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Early 20th Century Decorative Cast Iron Urns
Located in Southall, GB
Pair of early 20th century cast iron urns with decorative foliate work and scroll handles. Beautiful shape and detail with a good patina for the age. Perfect for statement for your g...
Category
20th Century French Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Iron
Italian Maiolica La Bella Water Jug, 19th Century
Located in CH
Italian Maiolica "La Bella" Istoriato Lustered red water jug, 19th century.
Maiolica:
The fired, but still unglazed pottery is covered with a white tin gl...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French mid 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze and black marble urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most decorative pair of French mid 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze and black Belgian marble lidded urns. Each urn is raised by a square black Belgian mar...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
French 19th Century Renaissance Style Rouge Antique Marble Ormolu & Bronze Tazza
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very elegant French 19th century Renaissance st. Rouge Antique marble, ormolu and patinated bronze tazza. The tazza is raised by a circular ormolu band below the tapered marble bas...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of Large Italian Cast Iron Goblets End 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF LARGE ITALIAN CAST IRON GOBLETS end 19th century
HEIGHT 57cm
WIDTH 64cms
DEPTH 49cm
ROUND BASE DIAMETER Ø 23 cm
good conditions.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Iron
French 16th Century early Baroque Oak Barrel-Back Seat
Located in Troy, NY
Tall, unusual and conceptual chair of half-round paneled form, The seat can be lifted on hinges forming a misericord supported by a fluted console. A a...
Category
16th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Oak
Buffet 19th Century Renaissance Style Carved Oak with Inclusion of Marble Plates
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Buffet 19th century, Renaissance style carved oak, with inclusion of marble plates
good condition, a panel of a top door is cracked.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of American Parcel-Gilt and Bronze Candelabra/Lamps E.F.Caldwell Attributed
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of American parcel-gilt and patinated bronze, twin light candelabras/ table lamps
attributed to Edward F. Caldwell & Co, New York, first quarter of the 20th century.
Ea...
Category
Early 20th Century American Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A remarkable pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze and ormolu lamps. Each lamp is raised by three handsome patinated bronze feet with scrolled foliate designs ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Renaissance Style Copper Figure of a Pilgrim with a Small Dog, circa 1860
Located in San Francisco, CA
Renaissance style figure of a pilgrim with a small dog. Continental hammered, repouusse and incised copper, circa 1860.
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Copper
Italian 19th Century Renaissance St. Specimen Marble And Micro-Mosaic Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most decorative Italian 19th century Renaissance st. Ebonized Fruitwood, Specimen marble and Micro-Mosaic side table. The table is raised on a tripod base with three 'C' scrolled l...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Marble
Large Ceramic Plate Hand Painted Glazed Majolica Italy Contemporary 21st Century
Located in London, GB
"Straight only" hand painted ceramic plate "SegnalEtica" series by Pantoù Ceramics, hand thrown and hand painted glazed earthenware. All unique pieces, Italy, 2019. Measure: 40 cm di...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Italian 19th Century Renaissance Style Iron, Gilt Iron and Glass Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful Italian 19th century Renaissance st. iron, gilt iron and glass hexagonal lantern. The lantern is centered by most decorative and charming scrolled movements with lovely g...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Hercules Holding a Coat of Arms, Flemish, XVII Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Hercules holding a coat of arms
Flemish, XVII century
White and black marble
Measures: 67 x 32 x 19 cm
Hercules is depicted naked, holding a coat of arms with the right hand an...
Category
17th Century Belgian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Marble, Belgian Black Marble
French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant and sophisticated French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu chandelier. This stunning three arm chandelier is centered by a finely chased Ormolu ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Large Stone Italian Fireplace Mantel in the 18th Century Style
Located in London, GB
A fine quality 18th century style Italian fireplace carved in Portland stone. The frieze of isometric design with diamond panelled paterae interspersed with panelled husks, carved wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Stone
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Patinated Bronze and Giltwood Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze and giltwood urns. Each urn is raised by a circular mottled giltwood base and a patinated bronze socle pedesta...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Two Sevres Style Porcelain Plates after Titian and Clouet
Located in London, GB
These antique French plates, or chargers, are finely decorated with the portraits of two historic Kings of France: Francois I and Henry II, painte...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze, Metal & Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and finely detailed French 19th century Renaissance st. Verdigris bronze, Gilt Metal, Wrought Iron, and Giltwood chandelier. This wonderful sixteen light fifteen arm two t...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Wrought Iron
Pair of Renaissance Period French 17th Century Cast Iron Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive and large-scale pair of French 17th century Renaissance period cast iron andirons. Each beautiful andiron is raised by thick U-shaped support at the front and an el...
Category
17th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze and Marble Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze and black Belgian marble lamps signed F. Barbedienne. Each lamp is raised by an impressive hexagonal black Bel...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
An Italian Walnut & Veneer Credenza
Located in Sheffield, MA
An Italian Walnut & Veneer Credenza
18thcentury & later
The rectangular moulded top above two short panelled drawers with knob handles, and a pair of doors with rosette-car...
Category
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Qniuue 16 Century Panel
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
A unique collectors piece.
A wooden panel from the middle-ages circa 1550.The panel is from walnut and framed with a Renaissance ornament. A shield with broken tymphane.
This amazi...
Category
16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu and Marble Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. Ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble candelabras. Each most elegant two arm candelabra is raised by a circular Roug...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze and ormolu urns. Each urn is raised by a circular base with a mottled border below the socle shaped support. T...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Belle Époque Period Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Located in London, GB
These candelabra represent 19th century French design at its most playful and inventive, modelled in gilt bronze in the form of highly stylized dolphins. The candelabra each have sev...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Pair Of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Onyx And Ormolu Urns/Ewers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. onyx and ormolu urns/ewers. The pair are raised on square onyx plinths below circular ormolu bases with reeded borders and palm...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Ormolu
Pair Of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bisque Porcelain Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. Bisque Porcelain, Ormolu, and Giltwood lamps, attributed to Sèvres. Each wonderful lamp is raised on a square ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
American Gilt Bronze and Slag Glass Hanging Fixture.
Located in Montreal, QC
This imposing fixture combines a very good quality pierced gilt bronze canopy and central mount, cast with putti, masks and scrolling acanthus. Look carefully at the detailed photos...
Category
Early 20th Century American Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Renaissance Era, Marble Fragment of a Leg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic, 15th Century, Roman marble fragment of a left foot and calf mounted on a custom iron stand.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Luxury Savonnerie Wool Black / Black Area Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Based on an original Asmara painting by Elizabeth Moisan inspired by a 14th century Tuscan villa. Yellow-green leaves and flowers, in shades of garnet, r...
Category
2010s Chinese Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wool
Nicolas de Larmessin Etching, Habit de Ceinturier
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Nicolas de Larmessin Etching – Habit de Ceinturier. 20th century print.
Nicolas de Larmessin (1640-1725) was an enormously creative and productive artist. Nicolas was part of a long...
Category
20th Century French Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze and ormolu urns. Each urn is raised on a circular black Belgian marble base with fluted and beaded patinated b...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive and very decorative pair of French mid 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze and ormolu lamps. The lamps are raised by square pedestals with ormolu...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Pair of French Renaissance style enamelled porcelain plaques
Located in London, GB
Pair of French Renaissance style enamelled porcelain plaques
French, c. 1880
Frame: Height 32cm, width 22.5cm, depth 1.5cm
Plaque: Height 30cm, width 20.5cm, depth 0.5cm
These elega...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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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