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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
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...
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Onyx, 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...
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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Furniture

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Bronze

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...
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20th Century French Renaissance Furniture

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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...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Bronze

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...
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2010s Chinese Renaissance Furniture

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Wool

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An outstanding pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze, ormolu and black Belgian and rouge Griotte marble lamps. Each lamp is raised by a square black Belgian ma...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

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.
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Carrara Marble

French 19th Century Renaissance St. Rouge Griotte Marble and Ormolu Planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Renaissance St. Rouge Griotte marble and ormolu planter. The planter is raised by handsome ormolu paw feet below a scrolled design and palmettes with a...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu and Etched Glass Vases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. ormolu and etched glass vases. Each vase is raised by a circular base with lovely scrolled foliate designs on a hammered backgr...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Ormolu

Set of Four Italian Early 19th Century Walnut and Leather Throne Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most impressive set of four Italian early 19th century Renaissance st. walnut and pressed leather throne armchairs. Each chair is raised by straight square legs connec...
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Leather, Walnut

Monumental Scale Italian Large Convex Mirror
Located in London, by appointment only
A colossal continental giltwood large convex mirror, the broad frame richly carved with ripe fruits and foliage, the gilding restored and refreshed. Italy, 19th century Measure: 60 inches diameter.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Giltwood

16th Century Pair of Italian Candlesticks of Cherubs
Located in North Miami, FL
This exquisite pair of 16th-century Italian candlesticks is a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of the Renaissance era. Meticulously carved from wood and adorned with opule...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Wood

two 19th Century antique Neo-Renaissance Oak Chairs hand carved
Located in Berlin, DE
Original neo-Renaissance armchair, circa 1870-1880. Massive dark oak, feet with lion paws connected by wide bridges. High backrest with plastic carvings with 2 lions. Seat and back c...
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19th Century German Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Oak

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze and Ormolu Candelabra Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive true pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze and ormolu candelabra lamps. Each six arm lamp is raised by handsome paw f...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Renaissance St. Gilt Iron Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French 19th century Renaissance st. gilt iron six-arm chandelier. The rectangular-shaped chandelier has a square central hammered fut decorated by diamond-shaped buttons a...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Iron

Spanish 19th century Renaissance st. Walnut and Brass trestle table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and intricately detailed Spanish 19th century Renaissance st. Walnut and Brass trestle table. This exceptionally decorative table is raised by four handsome richly carved ...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Brass

Michelangelo David Ceramic Sculpture by Andrea Salvatori, Italy, Contemporary
Located in London, GB
Andrea Salvatori, "Davidiera", 2015 glazed earthenware, measures: H 68 x 25 x 18 cm Michelangelo's David becomes a teapot in this witty reinterpret...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Furniture

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Ceramic

French 19th Century Renaissance Style Ormolu and Onyx Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French mid 19th century Renaissance st. ormolu eight arm, twelve light chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a beautiful circular fitted onyx plateau through which the...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Alabaster, Ormolu

French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu And Alabastro Fiorito Marble Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and high quality French 19th century Renaissance st. ormolu and Alabastro Fiorito marble urn. The urn is raised by a remarkable square orm...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful French 19th century Renaissance st. ormolu lamp. The lamp is raised by a lovely circular base with a fine wrap around foliate band below the pierced dome shape support displaying scrolled...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Ormolu

French 18th Century Renaissance Walnut Cabinet Vaisselier from Normandy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French 18th century Renaissance walnut two door cabinet vaisselier from Normandy. The vaissellier is raised by a large bottom tier with a mottled border and scrolled suppo...
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18th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Walnut

Complete Set of Four Italian 19th Century Renaissance St. Gilt Metal Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful complete set of four Italian 19th century Renaissance St. gilt metal sconces. Each six arm sconce displays elegant curved supports over three tiers each displaying most d...
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Metal

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An outstanding true pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze, ormolu and Belgian Granite candlesticks. Each candlestick is raised by hexagonal granite bases with a bottom wrap around mottled ormolu band and six finely scrolled foliate feet. The right one displays a beautiful patinated bronze maiden seated on a richly chased ormolu dolphin...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Granite, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze, Ormolu, and Marble Tazzas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze, ormolu Rouge Griotte, and Black Belgian marble tazzas. Each tazza is raised by a circular black Belgian marble ba...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

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...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Sheet Metal

Pair of French 19th Century Regence Style Ormolu Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. ormolu candlesticks. Each candlestick is raised by an elegant and most decorative triangular base with lavish scrolled foli...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Two Arm Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of French 19th century Renaissance two arm ormolu sconces. Each sconce is centered by a finely chased bottom acorn finial. At the center is a handsome and detailed be...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu and Marble Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and large scale true pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble lamps. Each lamp is raised by a circular Rouge Griotte marble base with a ...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Walnut and Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. walnut and giltwood armchairs. Each chair is raised by elegant circular tapered turned legs with fine bun feet and connected by...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Walnut, Giltwood

French 19th Century Renaissance Style Three Piece Ormolu Oil Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and high quality French 19th century Renaissance st. three piece ormolu oil lantern. The lantern is raised on a circular Rouge de Verone marble base below three handsom...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and extremely decorative pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. ormolu and silvered bronze lamps. Each lamp is raised by four fine circular mottled feet below handsom...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Christopher Draghi "Mercury 2 " C-Print
Located in Hudson, NY
This Christopher Draghi "Mercury 2" photograph was taken in 2008. The limited edition C-print is available framed or unframed. Each print comes with a 1.5cm white border and is sig...
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2010s American Renaissance Furniture

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Wood, Paper

Christopher Draghi, "Armor 13" C-Print
Located in Hudson, NY
The Christopher Draghi limited edition C-Print, shown here, was taken in 2011. Titled, "Armor 13," . Each print come with a 1.5cm white border and is signed and dated by the photog...
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2010s American Renaissance Furniture

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Wood, Paper

Pair of Renaissance Style French 19th Century Cast Iron Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. cast iron andirons. Each andiron is raised by a thick U shaped support at the front and an elongated single back leg ext...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Iron

French 19th Century Renaissance Style Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Renaissance st. four arm, ten light, ormolu, silvered bronze and frosted glass chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a striking circular fitted fro...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Restauration St. Candelabra Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and high quality true pair of French 19th century Restauration st. patinated bronze, ormolu, and black Belgian marble candelabra lamps. Each five arm lamp...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Large Ceramic Plate Hand Painted Glazed Majolica Italy Contemporary 21st Century
Located in London, GB
"Radioactive" hand painted ceramic plate "SegnalEtica" series by Pantoù Ceramics, hand thrown and hand painted glazed earthenware. All unique pieces, Italy, 2019. Measure: 40 cm diam...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Furniture

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Large Grotesque Ceramic Vase Hand-painted Glazed Majolica and Gold Contemporary
Located in London, GB
Grotesque vase, unique piece, 2017, glazed earthenware and gold, 22cm width x 60cm height Antonietta Mazzotti (Faenza, Italy) attended the Istituto d’Arte per la Ceramica in Faenza and opened her first workshop in her hometown taking part in group and solo exhibitions at international level. In 1976 she has transformed the neo-gothic greenhouse of Villa Emaldi in her workshop. Antonietta Mazzotti has worked for some of the most important international museums and has received several important recognitions worldwide. Her works have been featured in major Italian magazines of interior design and she has acquired international visibility being featured in major international press publications, such as The New York Times. She still lives and works at Villa Emaldi in Faenza where she continues her research on historical decor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Furniture

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Ceramic, Majolica

Luxury Savonnerie Wool Ivory / Ivory Area Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Based on an original Asmara painting inspired by a Tuscan Hillside covered with olive groves, cypresses, wildflowers and goldenrod bushes. This handmade cut and loop pile rug...
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2010s Chinese Renaissance Furniture

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Wool

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

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Early 20th Century French Carved and Painted Mandolin Side Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or music room with this elegant and unusual side table. Crafted in France circa 1940 and built of elm wood, the antique table stands...
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Mid-20th Century French Renaissance Furniture

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Elm

Pair of Medici, Tuscany Pot with Handles, Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF MEDICI - TUSCANY POT WITH HANDLES, early 20th century. Measures: HEIGHT 45cm LENGTH 78cms DEPTH 50cm WEIGHT 20Kg MATERIALCast-iron NOTE 01 Oval base 36 X 24 Good c...
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture

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Iron

Sir Robert Naunton Stipple Engraving
By Robert Cooper
Located in Chonburi, TH
This antique engraving of Sir Robert Naunton, created by Robert Cooper from England, showcases the meticulous stipple engraving technique. Produced in 1814, this piece is in excellen...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Paper

French 19th Century Renaissance Style Finely Carved Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Renaissance st. finely carved giltwood mirror. This remarkable mirror has the original mirror plate and is framed within an inner beaded border with ci...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

Large Ceramic Plate Hand Painted Glazed Majolica Italy Contemporary 21st Century
Located in London, GB
"Roundabout" hand painted ceramic plate "SegnalEtica" series by Pantoù Ceramics, hand thrown and hand painted glazed earthenware. All unique pieces, Italy, 2019. Measure: 40 cm diame...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Furniture

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Ceramic, Majolica

Michelangelo prèt-a-porter Andrea Salvatori Ceramic Sculptural Ring contemporary
Located in London, GB
"Michelangelo prèt-a-porter " - Unique piece, 2017 glazed earthenware A Ring Thing collection A small chair, a miniature moon, a Philipp Stark's squeezer or the anatomical detail...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Furniture

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Antique Judaica Torah Esther Scroll Pre-Expulsion Iberian Peninsula Spain 1470
Located in Doha, QA
This is an absolutely incredible rare and truly unique pre-expulsion Iberian Peninsula handwritten Esther Scroll, inked onto animal leather parchment (15th century, -laboratory tested with provenance) and comes together with two 18th century silver Torah Pointers. The Scroll, or Megillah, of Esther is one of five sacred books read from scrolls in synagogues on Jewish holidays. This Esther Scroll is one of the rarest and oldest to be known in the world. Torah Scrolls and Esther Scrolls from Pre-Expulsion Spain are very rare with only a small handful known to exist. These conclusions are based on both stylistic and scientific evidence and Carbon-14 dating. The Esther Scroll is kept in the 16th Century wooden Box (Box length is 64 cm, depth 39 cm and hight 30 cm) with two Silver Torah Pointers (each 50 cm long) resting on the 16th Century textile...
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15th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Iron, Bronze, Silver

Important Richly Carved Renaissance Sideboard, France, circa 1790.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An old sideboard - a chest of drawers with a top in the Renaissance style. Made at the end of the 18th century from walnut wood. A unique piece of furniture, richly decorated with ca...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Walnut

Enamel Gold and Rock Crystal Figure of Emperor Maximilian I by Reinhold Vasters
Located in New York, NY
A rare enamel, gold and rock crystal figure of Emperor Maximilian I by Reinhold Vasters, Aachen, In the Renaissance style, circa 1870. The g...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Rock Crystal, Gold, Enamel

Italian 16th century Renaissance Walnut Trestle Table
Located in Troy, NY
Attractive, rare Renaissance trestle table of typical, bold design and beautiful rich color. Provenance: Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC.
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Walnut

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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