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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
Period: 19th Century
Pair Of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu And Crystal Vases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. Ormolu and Crystal vases. The pair of vases are raised on triangular Ormolu bases with central rosettes. The base above is deco...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Crystal, Ormolu

Six Renaissance style Leather sling chairs
Located in Denton, TX
Set of six antique rustic Renaissance style solid oak hand carved dining chairs with thick saddle leather and large brass decorative studs. Nice patina on the leather and wood. Arm ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Oil Portrait of an English Renaissance Lady Framed
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance style (19th cent) ebonized framed oil painting portrait of 17th century lady in brown dress with scroll design.
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19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Paint

Original Antique Print of The Consecration of St.Nicholas After Veronese. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image after Veronese Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed. Free shipping
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1850s English Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Paper

Antique Renaissance Style Porcelain Portrait with Enamel by Lamy
By Lamy
Located in London, GB
Antique Renaissance style porcelain portrait with enamel by Lamy French, circa 1880 Measures: Frame height 52cm, width 49cm, depth 3cm Plaque height 33cm, width 30m, depth 0.5cm This unusually contemporary style porcelain plaque is a beautiful example of French eclectic...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Enamel

French Bisque Porcelain Portrait Bust in the Renaissance Manner
Located in London, GB
French bisque porcelain portrait bust in the Renaissance manner. French, 19th Century Measures: height 65 cm, width 40 cm, depth 22 cm. Th...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Porcelain

Original Antique Greek Mythology Print After Nicolas Poussin. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image after Poussin Fine Steel engraving. Published by Jones & Co. C.1850 Unframed.
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1850s English Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Paper

Italian 19th Century Renaissance St. Leather Trunk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and extremely decorative Italian 19th century Renaissance st. leather trunk. The trunk is raised by elegant scalloped shaped supports and displays a stunning array of most...
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Brass

English Renaissance Style Large Oak Console Table
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance-style (Late 19th Century) large oak refectory console table with stretcher and carved date 1655.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Oak

Antique Italian Renaissance Ornate Scrolled Iron Vanity Bench Newly Upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Italian Renaissance Ornate Gild Scrolled Iron Vanity Bench Newly Upholstered in Deep-Maroon Tufted Velvet Super heavy and unique piece to add to your bathroom, closet or mak...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Iron

French 19th century Renaissance st. Ormolu and Glass lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most charming French 19th century Renaissance st. Ormolu and Glass lantern. This stunning lantern is centered by a most decorative pierced bottom inverted finial. Four...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Ormolu and Bronze Torchières
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and large-scale pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. ormolu and patinated bronze eleven light floor lamps / torchières attributed to Henri Picard. Each floor lam...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Set Of Four French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu Centerpiece/Planters
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most unique set of four French 19th century Renaissance st. Ormolu centerpiece/planters. Each centerpiece is raised by elegant mottled supports below handsome paw feet...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Ormolu

Set of 4 Armchairs from the 19th Century in Rennaisance Louis XVIII Style
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of 4 armchair from the 19th century in Rennaisance Louis XVIII style. In leather, solid wood and bronze. Good condition.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Wood

Interesting 19th Century American Renaissance Style Carved Oak Refectory Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Interesting Late 19th Century American Renaissance Style Hand Carved Oak Refectory Table The rectangular top with stiff-leaf edge and anthemion carved frieze, the end supports ri...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Oak

pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze ewers/urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most handsome pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze ewers/urns. Each ewer is raised by a square base below a fluted socle decorated with a folia...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Bronze

Pair Of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze & Marble Sphinx Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. Bronze and Rosso Antico marble Sphinx candlesticks. Each Egyptian Revival Bronze Sphinx candlestick is raised by a rectangular ...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

A Renaissance Style Faïence Coupe in The manner of Gien
By Gien
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Renaissance Style Faïence Coupe in The manner of Gien. This impressive faïence coupe is of inverted bell shape with Renaissance style decoration of strapwork, mythical beasts, trophies and armorial...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair Of Hispano Moresque Pottery Vases
Located in Essex, MA
Likely Portugese heavily potted with copper and cream tones. Globular form with small loop ring handles and Alhambresque palette decoration. Conforming raised foot.
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Mid-19th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Majolica

French 19th century Renaissance st patinated Bronze and black Belgian marble urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most decorative pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze and black Belgian marble urns. Each urn is raised on an octagonal black Belgian marble ba...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Pair of English Renaissance Revival Leaded Glass Windows
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Renaissance style (19th Century) large leaded glass window panels with center medallion.
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19th Century English Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Glass

Renaissance Style, Northern Italian Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of richly hand-carved walnut armchairs with faces and foliate details.
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Walnut, Fabric

19th Century French Gien Faience Platter
By Gien
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Gien faience decorative charger or shallow bowl, hand-painted in red, orange, yellow, blue, and green on white ground with Renaissance style imagery with a cent...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Faience

Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Figural Library Table Writing Desk 52
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Neo-Renaissance Revival parlor / library table or writing desk, circa 1870s Made of walnut featuring Neoclassical styling with high relief figural carvings of cherubs / putti...
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1870s Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Renaissance Style Pewter Candle Holders From Towie Barclay Castle
Located in London, Park Royal
Pair of 19th Century Renaissance Style Pewter Metal Candle Holders: Featuring a knopped stem adorned with intricate scrollwork, baskets of flowers, and snail motifs. The triform base...
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19th Century British Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Pewter

Original Antique Print After Rubens. The Massacre of The Innocents. C.1840
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image of The Massacre of The Innocents Fine steel engraving Published by Fisher. C.1840 Unframed.
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1840s English Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Paper

19th Century Renaissance Style Marble Italian Wall Fountain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique, late 19th Century Italian wall fountain with a richly decorated backsplash depicting a sun mask and scrolls, set on a heavy basin with lateral shields and supported by an...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Marble

19th century Bas-Relief by Peter Nocker after Hans Holbein's Darmstadter Madonna
Located in Troy, NY
Exquisitely carved small bas-relief after a painting by Hans Holbein the Younger (1497–1543) Signed P. Nocker. Peter Nocker, Austrian, (1826-1880) (see Benezit dictionary of artists)
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19th Century Austrian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Fruitwood

Pair Of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu And Marble Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and high quality pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. ormolu and Brèche Violette marble urns. Each urn is raised by a circular base with a fine mottled border and b...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Original Antique Print of The Head of John The Baptist After Guercino. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image after Guercino Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed. Free shipping
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1850s English Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Paper

Pair of French Mid-19th Century Renaissance Style Bronze and Marble Ewers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most decorative and highly detailed pair of French mid 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze and Rouge Griotte marble ewers. The pair are raised by octagon shaped Rouge Gri...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Original Antique Print of The Raising of Lazarus After Del Piombo. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image after Sebastiano Del Piombo Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed. Free shipping
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1850s English Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Paper

'The Market Square at Pirna' - Antique Engraving - Germany - 18th/19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
'The Market Square at Pirna' (After Bernardo Bellotto) - Antique copper plate engraving on paper - titled (in German) in pencil lower left - signe...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Paper

Deruta Maiolica Moulded Plate Probably 19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A DERUTA MAIOLICA MOULDED PLATE Probably 19th Century. Painted with kneeling Cupid on a rock holding a heraldic shield surrounded by a seascape with...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Tin

French Antique Marble Statue of a Leaning Youth
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This early 19th century French antique marble statue of a leaning youth has stood the test of time for over 220 years. This has given the marble ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Marble

19th C Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Figural Needlepoint Throne Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th C Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Figural Needlepoint Throne Arm Chair. Item features figural needlepoint back and seat, flower and scroll work carved frame, tall stately back...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of neoclassical marble vases, late 18th century early 19th century
Located in PAU, FR
Pair of neoclassical marble vases crater shape in ancient, late 18th century early 19th Some gaps
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Marble

Original Antique Print of A Music Party After Titian. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image after Titian Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed. Free shipping
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1850s English Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Paper

Italian Walnut Desk Table With Drawers Renaissance Revival 19th Century
Located in Milano, MI
Gorgeous Italian Solid Walnut Center Table with two Drawers and a single table top. Renaissance in style, the table was made using a period plank by building or reconstructing the u...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Nutwood

Large Albumen Photograph Panorama of the Rock of Gibraltar, circa 1870
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Large Albumen photograph Panorama of The Rock of Gibraltar, circa 1870, Composed of three albumen prints, ca. 7" inches x 7 1/2" inches each, and l...
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Late 19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture

Original Antique Print of The Tribute Money After Titian. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image after Titian Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed. Free shipping
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1850s English Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Paper

World's Columbian exhibition 1893 - Painting of Evariste Luminais
Located in PAU, FR
Evariste Vital Luminais (1821 - 1896) "Hunters of the 16th century" Imposing Oil on canvas signed lower left Numerous exhibition labels including the Universal Exhibition in Chicag...
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1890s French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Canvas

French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and very high quality French 19th century Renaissance st. ormolu lamp. The lamp is raised by a striking square base with most unique griffin feet...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Renaissance Style Ormolu Six-Light Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most handsome French 19th century Renaissance st. ormolu six light chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a finely chased and etched foliate finial below an elaborate and most d...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Ormolu

Original Antique Print of Susanna and The Elders After Ludovico Carracci. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image after Ludovico Carracci Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed. Free shipping
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1850s English Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Paper

French 19th Century Renaissance St. Patinated Bronze Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most decorative pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze urns. The urns are raised by square bases displaying the inscription "Societé des Bronzes" below a mottled border and a fluted socle pedestals. At the body are finely detailed oak leaves and acorns with Greek key bands. The handles displays richly chased wild boar heads and striking column designs with mirrored busts...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Patinated Bronze and Marble Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze and marble lamps. Each lamp is raised by ormolu ball feet below the triangular Black Belgian marble base with ...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Belgian Black Marble, Ormolu

19th C. Renaissance Gilt Bronze Sculptural Tazza Signed E. Cana 1845-1895 French
By Louis Emile Cana
Located in Germantown, MD
A very richly decorated 19th Century renaissance style gilt bronze and marble Tazza by French artist Louis Emile Cana. Top dish decorated with multiple embossed wild life birds and a...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Nine-Arm Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb quality and impressive large scale pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. Rouge Griotte and ormolu nine arm candelabras, signed F. Barbedienne. Each is raised by a square Rouge Griotte marble base with an ormolu ‘C’ scrolled support in a lion paw design amidst scrolled acanthus leaves. Above is an ormolu laurel band below the fluted marble pedestal...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Carved Oak Barley Twist Sofa Table Corinthian Renaissance c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from France, a very unique antique French carved oak table~ ~Four large columns, each consisting of four separate barley twist posts set...
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1890s French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Oak

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

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Ormolu

19th Century Oval Porcelain Plaque by Royal Vienna
Located in London, GB
19th Century oval porcelain plaque by Royal Vienna Austrian, 19th Century Frame: Height 43cm, width 52cm, depth 2cm Plaque: Height 24cm, width 34cm, depth 0.5cm This beautiful porce...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Porcelain, Velvet, Giltwood

An attractive Italian 19th century Oak trestle table/desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive Italian 19th century Oak trestle table/desk. The honey colored Oak table is raised by slanted pierced supports with scrolled designs and a bottom central 'Fleur d...
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Oak

Original Antique Print After Leonardo Da Vinci, circa 1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image after Leonardo Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed.
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1850s English Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Paper

After Raphael The Madonna Of Divine Love oil on canvas
Located in Seaford, GB
Early 19th-Century Italian School Oil on Canvas – After Raphael The Holy Family with Saint Elisabeth and the Infant Saint John the Baptist Introduction: A Masterpiece Inspired by Rap...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Canvas

Original Antique Print of The Conversion of St Paul After Di Ferrara. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image after Ercole Di Ferrara Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed. Free shipping
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1850s English Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Paper

Original Antique Print of Pope Pius VII After Lawrence. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image after Sir Thomas Lawrence Fine Steel engraving. Published by FullartonC.1850 Unframed.
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1850s English Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Paper

French Renaissance Style Glass Top Tray Coffee Table with Carved Cherubs Angels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Renaissance Style Walnut & Glass Top Tray Coffee Table with Carved Cherubs . Item features a removable glass tray top, carved cherub scen...
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Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Glass, 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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