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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.

Find a collection of antique Renaissance case pieces, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Renaissance
Antique Vanleigh Carved Oak Italian Renaissance Style Throne Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Vanleigh Furniture New York Carved Oak Italian Renaissance Style Throne Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features the original label, solid oak wood construction, beautiful woodgrai...
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Early 1900s Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Oak

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...
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Early 20th Century Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Important Counter with Trimpe, Indo-Portuguese 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Important counter with trimpe Indo-Portuguese 17th Century of two bodies in ebony and sissoo. Box with ten drawers simulating twelve drawers, resting on a base with two drawers and...
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17th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Wood

Late 17th Century Tuscan Italian Walnut Cassone
Located in Hudson, NY
This nicely detailed walnut Italian cassone or chest is from the late 17th century approx. circa 1680 to 1700. Formally part of the collection of a Frick museum board member the piec...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Walnut

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

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Bench
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This French bench is made of oak, richly carved around the base with it original fabric. Under the seat, there is a storage space. It is very nice against the wall.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Oak

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

Materials

Marble

Tuscan Terra Cotta Planter: Fioraia Tondo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Tuscan round terra cotta planter is full of extremely intricate details and mounted onto a hand-carved limestone base. This typical Renaissance-style urn includes shields, masks, and stags. This terra cotta garden planter...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Carved Walnut Large Sideboard
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Impressive antique 19th century Italian Renaissance style large sideboard. Made entirely of carved walnut wood. The carving work is spectacular made by a great master of wood. We ask...
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1880s Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Walnut

Italian 19th Century Renaissance St. Giltwood And Silver Leaf Console And Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and most impressive Italian 19th century Renaissance st. Giltwood, Silver leaf and patinated wood console and mirror. The console is raised on a scalloped shaped base w...
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Marble

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

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Softwood

Fortuny Down Filled Silk Velvet Throw Pillow
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage Fortuny down filled silk velvet throw pillow. With Gold Metallic Trim. Additional information: Materials: Silk, Velvet Color: Purple Designer: Fortuny Period: 2000 - 2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Silk

Antique Tapestry in the Style of van Orley Depicting Hercules
By Bernard Van Orley
Located in London, GB
Antique tapestry in the style of van Orley depicting Hercules Continental, 19th century Height 234cm, width 200cm Inspired by a series of tapestries titled ‘The Spheres’ created by...
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19th Century European Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Wool

French 19th Century Renaissance St. Patinated Bronze And Ormolu Centerpiece Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most attractive French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu centerpiece urn. The urn is raised by on an oval base with a patinated Bronze merman swimming above ...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Mayan Ruins Tropical Panoramic Wallpaper
Located in Staunton, VA
Mayan Ruins is a set of five consecutive panels from a panoramic design depicting the jungles of Central America populated by Mayan ruins and tropical creatures of many kinds. The pa...
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2010s American Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Paper

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

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Wool, Silk

Spanish Leather Screen, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A Spanish leather screen from the 19th century. Tooled leather panels with polychrome flowers and grapes in a diamond stamped gilt field; moun...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

Materials

Stone, Travertine, Marble

Antique Ruby Red Venetian Mirror - France
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful Venetian mirror in ruby red. The mirror is U-shaped, and features applied and etched pieces of mirror in various stylized shapes. Most Venetian mirrors are made in Italy,...
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Early 1900s French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

Important Portuguese Commode " D.João v " 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Portuguese Commode " D.João v " 18th century. in walnut wood carved in tombeau. Flat top with front with two drawers and two large drawers. Edges decorated with a frame centered on a shield of the Johannine nature, heavily cut and carved, surmounted by a Baroque acanthus...
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Early 18th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu Five Arm Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality French 19th century Renaissance st. Ormolu five arm chandelier possibly by F. Barbedienne. The chandelier is centered by a most unique bottom finial with ...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Italian Wood Table 19th Cent. Renaissance Style
Located in Madrid, ES
Title: Italian wood table Date/Period: XIX century Dimension: 77cm x 74cm x 140cm Materials: Wood Additional information: Original Italian table from the 800´s 19th century. Renaissa...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Vanleigh Carved Oak Italian Renaissance Style Throne Dining Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Vanleigh Furniture New York Carved Oak Italian Renaissance Style Throne Dining Side Chair. Item features the original label, solid oak wood construction, beautiful wood grain...
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Early 1900s Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Oak

Antique Wooden Band Large Steamer Trunk Orange Ship Trunk Cunard Line Decals
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Wooden band large steamer trunk orange ship trunk Cunard line decals. Item features various original "Cunard Line First Class" decal sticke...
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Early 20th Century Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Canvas

Oval Cocktail Table
Located in Annville, PA
An Oval Cocktail Table of the highest quality, produced by Niagara Furniture. Satinwood banding surrounds a field of pie shaped, figured mahogany ...
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2010s Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Italian Renaissance Turn Carved Walnut Tapestry Small Childs Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Renaissance Turn Carved Walnut Tapestry Small Childs Side Chair. Item featured is a nice small size, solid carved walnut frame, figural tapestry upholstery, very nice...
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19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Pair of Antique Renaissance Style Ormolu Gilt Bronze Candelabras
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A fine pair of French candelabras, made of fire-gilt bronze, in Renaissance style. Each candlestick has three candleholders. This pair of candelabra's are original for a fire mantel....
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1870s French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Ceased Oval Entree Dish
Located in VALENZA, IT
Oval Sterling SIlver Entree dish. It was completely hand-made, chiselled and rimmed with small leaves typical of the Renaissance style . The handle is detachable to obtain 2 serving...
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1970s Italian Vintage Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze, Ormolu, And Marble Ewers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze, Ormolu, black Belgium and Rosso Antico marble ewers. The pair of urns are raised by square Belgium marble...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century English Silvered Metal 'Worried Knight' Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century English Silvered Metal 'Worried Knight' Inkwell Add a touch of classical whimsy to your home or office with our tole figural knight inkwell. Made in later 19th century ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Metal

17th Century Walnut Italian Renaissance Credenza
Located in San Francisco, CA
An extraordinary Tuscan Renaissance period walnut credenza in superb original condition. Hand carved, warm rich original patina, having two drawers and a single interior shelf. Italy...
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17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Pair Small Renaissance Style Mirrors
Located in Newport Beach, 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...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Carved chest of drawers, France, around 1880
Located in Chorzów, PL
Carved chest of drawers, France, around 1880. Very good condition. Wood: oak dimensions : height 90 cm x width 110 cm x depth 65 cm
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1880s French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Oak

Original Antique Print After Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, Genesis XXII. 1724
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful copper-plate engraving after Jan Luyken Published by Marten Schagen, Amsterdam. 1724 Text on verso The measurement given is the paper size.
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1720s Dutch Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Paper

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

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Rosewood

Male Head, Carved Stone, Spain, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Male head. Carved stone. Century XVI. Carved stone relief showing a male face turned to the right. It is necessary to highlight both the quality of the fac...
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16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Stone

Sheraton Hall Table
Located in Annville, PA
We designed and produced this Sheraton Hall Table as a matching item to sell along with our ever popular NSI087 Sheraton style stand. Equally well loved in...
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2010s Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Important and Rare Joseph Bertin - Milan - Ebene Desk 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Joseph Bertin - Milan - Ebene Desk 19th Century Magnificent ebene desk by the cabinetmaker Joseph Bertin from the 19th century with the manufacturer's signature and stamp. This desk has been completely restored, following exhaustive work in accordance with the rule of art. This type of desk is not easily found in the world antiques market because it is very difficult to find signed examples like this one. Its market price...
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Wood

Country Estate Four Drawer File
Located in Annville, PA
A highly functional and decorative piece this Country Estate Four Drawer File cabinet from Niagara Furniture is made with fine quality burled wood. The top of the cabinet is covered ...
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2010s Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Chest of drawers, France, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chest of drawers, France, circa 1880. Very good condition. Wood: oak dimensions: height 109 cm x width 120 cm x depth 50 cm
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1880s French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Oak

Pair of English Gilt Bronze and Ebonised Wood Mirrors
Located in London, GB
Pair of English gilt bronze and ebonised wood mirrors English, c. 1860 Height 74cm, width 59cm, depth 7cm Magnificently crafted in around 1860 by English craftsmen, this pair of m...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Antique 17th century Dutch Renaissance two-door warm brown and black cupboard
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful and friendly-sized cupboard is made of the finest watered oak in the tradition of the Dutch Renaissance during the “Dutch golden age” It is a two-door cabinet over ebo...
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Late 17th Century Dutch Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Ebony, Oak, Rosewood

Vintage Giemme Bar Cabinet
Located in Annville, PA
The Vintage Giemme Bar Cabinet was produced in Italy and is brought to you now by Niagara Furniture. The bar cabinet has a lot of great features that combine to make it a show stoppe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique French Renaissance Style Round Leafy Brass Frame Small Beveled Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Renaissance Style Round Leafy Brass Frame Small Beveled Glass Mirror. Circa Early 1900s. Measurements: 16" H x 16" W x 1.5" D.
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Early 1900s Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Limestone

Portuguese Cabinet Renaissance Taste End 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Cabinet To the renaissance taste Walnut with carvings Architecturally shaped with one door and three drawers, interior with shelf, yellow metal hardware, decoration with floral scro...
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Giltwood

INI Ceramique
Located in Toronto, CA
By IN Ceramique Handmade White Ceramic Vase The DAL model with motifs based on abstract paintings that are applied to the vase before its first firing, by using a 'dripping' techni...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Neo Renaissance throne chair 1890
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This Neo renaissance throne chair is a unique and elegant piece of furniture that can decorate any room. This chair was made around 1890, duri...
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1890s French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Leather, Oak

Corner chest of drawers, France, around 1840.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique, richly carved oak corner display cabinet in the Neo-Renaissance style, from France, around 1840. The original wax family seal ...
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1840s French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Oak

Portuguese Chest with Two Drawers 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Portuguese chest with two drawers 19th century in mahogany wood, cushions with bands and shimmering friezes in rosewood, bronze mounts in relief, cut and lace. Dimensions: 62 x 93 x...
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Postmodern Renaissance style Murano Glass Cake Stand by La Murrina, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s - 1980s. This cake stand / pedestal bowl is made in Murano glass and features a fish-shaped stem. It is signed by La Murrina. This is a vintage piece, therefo...
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1980s Italian Vintage Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

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

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Chestnut

Statuette of the Virgin, South German circa 1600
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Statuette of the Virgin South-German, circa 1600 sculpted wood circa 1600 (right arm restored) 52 cm
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17th Century German Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Wood

Alfredo Castellani Att., Bronze & Marble Paperknife, ca. 1880s
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to Alfredo Castellani Paperknife Patinated Bronze & Marble Italy, ca. 1880s ABOUT These Castellani paper cutters, paperknives or lette...
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1880s Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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

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Rosewood

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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