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.
Antique French Renaissance Octagonal Carved End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Renaissance Octagonal Carved End Table is an amazing example of the woodcarver's art! Eight equal sides are supported by four turned and carved legs, fitted with doub...
Oak
$845 / item
Round Mahogany Table with Reeded Edge
Located in Annville, PA
A high quality, Round Mahogany Table with Reeded Edge produced by Niagara Furniture. Beautifully shaped and banded top surrounded by sapele veneers, the entire table supported by thr...
Mahogany
$745 / item
Turned Leg Table
Located in Annville, PA
Our two drawer Mahogany Turned Leg Table is based on an antique English design. Our version is slightly larger than the original to allow for modern l...
Mahogany
$2,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Carved Walnut Figural Italian Renaissance Pedestal Stand Side Tables
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite pair of Italian Renaissance style pedestal stands showcases masterful craftsmanship in rich carved walnut. Each pedestal features a striking figural support of a Renai...
Walnut
Antique French Renaissance Octagonal Carved End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Renaissance Octagonal Carved End Table is an amazing example of the woodcarver's art! Eight equal sides are supported by four turned and carved legs, fitted with doub...
Oak
Vintage Schmieg and Kotzian End Table
Located in Annville, PA
From Niagara Furniture a Vintage Schmieg and Kotzian End Table in excellent condition. The top of the piece has recently been restored to its’ original luster. Both elegant and incr...
Mahogany
Italian Renaissance Walnut Box
Located in Essex, MA
A dwarf cassone with hinged top with chip carved edge over a paneled case with central keyhole, arcaded carved base.
Walnut
French `19th Century Renaissance Style Cross Lorraine small Walnut center Table
Located in Troy, NY
Small size cross Lorraine table with a strong sculptural presence, the carved frieze containing one-drawer, the seven turned legs are connected by a Cross-Lorraine shaped base, beaut...
Walnut
$1,925 / set
Pair Weiman End Tables
Located in Annville, PA
This beautiful Pair Weiman End Tables will be recognizable to anyone familiar with fine quality furniture. Beautifully designed, square tables with canted corners, great hardware and...
Mahogany
$620 / item
Two Drawer Stand
Located in Annville, PA
Popular for centuries this style of Mahogany Two Drawer Stand was first produced as an etagere which, once broken or damaged, would have been cut down...
Mahogany
$920 / item
Large Turned Leg Table
Located in Annville, PA
Popular for centuries this style of Large Turned Leg Table was first produced as an etagere which, once broken or damaged, would have been cu...
Mahogany
$1,185 / item
Lyre Lamp Table
Located in Annville, PA
Starting with it’s oval top the Lyre Lamp Table from Niagara Furniture is an exercise in elegance. The sweeping mahogany base is created in a lyre or harp shaped form are executed i...
Mahogany
Spanish Renaissance End Table, Walnut Top & Wrought Iron Base
Located in Queens, NY
Spanish Renaissance-style (17th Century) walnut octagonal top end table with wrought iron pedestal base.
Wrought Iron
Renaissance Spanish Occassional Table circa 1600 in Walnut
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Spanish Renaissance walnut table circa 1600 Sublime small table with a beautiful large walnut top. Very interesting base with turned le...
Walnut
Capirucho Turned Drink Table Navy and Conacaste
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Solid wood turned side table made out of solid conacaste and brushed mustard accents The capirucho side table and stool are inspired by a...
Wood
Pair of Brancusi Style Steel Pedestal Side Tables
By Brancusi
Located in Stamford, CT
Compelling pair of geometric steel side tables or pedestals very much in the style of Constantin Brancusi. With a soft rust colored patina, these will make great lamp stands or wonderful pedestals for sculpture...
Cut Steel
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$911
H 19.89 in Dm 13.78 in
Vintage Mahogany Carved Legs Pie Crust Edge Tripod Lamp Side End Wine Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely vintage light Mahogany Pie crust edge lamp or side table. It has a lovely flamed mahogany top A good-looking well-made tripod table in goo...
Mahogany
$2,340
H 24.02 in Dm 22.84 in
Spanish 1900s Walnut Round Side Table with Solomonic Legs and Beleveled Edges
Located in Miami, FL
A Spanish walnut side table, scalloped apron and carved legs from the late 19th-early 20th century. This elegant Spanish table features a simple, round top with carved edges. The tab...
Iron
$863
H 22.84 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in
Vintage Italian Octagonal Black Tripod Side Table Bobbin Turned Barley Twist Leg
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful antique wooden Italian black painted wood side table or occasional table with octagonal top raised on three beautifully bobbin turned legs. This side table with the rich an...
Wood
Pair of Vintage Gilt Metal Rope and Tassel End Tables
By Niccolini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of end tables, by Niccolini, each having a rectangular glass top, raised on four cabriole legs fashioned as rope, joined by matching, shaped stretcher, ending in tassel feet. ...
Metal
$4,940 / item
H 29.5 in W 28 in D 18 in
Dos Gallos Custom Side Tables/Nightstands with Turned Legs, Drawer and Shelv
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom walnut side tables or nightstands with drawer. Legs are turned and end in a low shelf. Made in Los Angeles by Dos Gallos Studio. PRICED PER PIECE Made to order. As shown ...
Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
$4,800
H 26.75 in W 19 in D 17.75 in
American Federal Tiger Maple One Drawer Stand with Turned Ringed Legs C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal tiger maple one drawer stand with original wood knob, turned bulbous ringed legs, and the original pointed feet. Secondary wood co...
Maple, Poplar
Pair Of Vintage Italian Burled Walnut Side Tables
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Gorgeous Pair of Italian Burled Walnut Rectangular Side Tables. Beautiful figured walnut with cabriolet legs. Retain the original paper label withe makers name "RH Macy and CO of Flo...
Walnut, Burl
$1,396Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 17.5 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Pair of Vintage Italian Marble Pedestal Side Tables, Circa 1950s
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful Pair of vintage Italian marble pedestal side table in lovely condition. Made of solid, polished Italian Botticino Fiorito marble, this are a rare standout pieces. Probably made in the mid-to-late 20th Century, this is a really lovely 'Hollywood Regency' style tables with painted plaster base and gilt ornate ring.
Marble
$2,650
H 17.5 in W 45.5 in D 32 in
Schmieg & Kotzian Attributed Chinoiserie Lacquer Coffee Table with Burlwood Top
Located in Morristown, NJ
A 20th century chinoiserie lacquer coffee table attributed to Schmieg & Kotzian. The shaped burlwood veneer top, with its rhythmic, swirling grain, provides warmth and movement with...
Wood, Burl, Paint
PAIR Vintage Baker Pembroke Tables
Located in Annville, PA
This beautiful PAIR Vintage Baker Pembroke Tables will be recognizable to anyone familiar with fine antique furniture. Originally designed by Henry Herber...
Mahogany
PAIR Leather Top Tables
Located in Annville, PA
A PAIR Leather Top Tables featuring beautifully detailed leather tops and stylish bases. Very nice quality tables created in the middle of the 20t...
Leather, Wood
Renaissance-style turned walnut coffee table
Located in Premariacco, IT
Walnut coffee table with turned legs in Renaissance style. Italian production circa 1910-1930.
Walnut
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H 33 in W 47.5 in D 16 in
19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Console Table, Antique End Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique 19th century Tuscan Renaissance style table or console is topped with a warm and rich colored rectangular Walnut table top, in good condition. The table base has twisted h...
Metal, Wrought Iron
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H 33 in W 47.5 in D 16 in
19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Console Table, Tuscan End Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique 19th century Tuscan Renaissance style table or console topped with a warm and rich colored rectangular Walnut table top, in good condition. The table base has twisted hand...
Metal, Wrought Iron
Italian Renaissance Style Walnut and Marble Top Table
Located in Essex, MA
With an inset circular marble top with a rich red color set in a conforming wood border with carved details , the base carved and with subtle gilded details and triangular shaped base.
Walnut
French Neo Classic Side Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French neo classic mahogany and poplar burl bedside chest with etched brass panel decoration, the square top above two drawers and side carrying handles,...
Brass
Antique French Renaissance Octagonal End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Renaissance Octagonal end table is a handsome choice for any room, providing plenty of surface space while taking up a minimal footpri...
Oak
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H 23 in W 18 in D 26 in
2 Drexel Heritage Movanti Mediterranean Fruitwood Nightstands Grille Doors Tray
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1960s Drexel Heritage Movanti Mediterranean collection nightstand/ side tables,14-172-30. Drawing inspiration from early Renaissance, Italian, classical and other European desi...
Brass
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H 34.25 in Dm 17 in L 34.25 in
Antique Pair of French Renaissance Marble Top & Oak Side Stands, Circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of French Renaissance side stands offer marble top surmounting oak base with upper drawer, central display and lower cabinet, raised on Merseilles bun feet, c1900 Me...
Marble
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H 12.25 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
Antique English Carved Bench Stool End Table Square Display Stand Renaissance
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English carved bench stool end table square display stand renaissance ~Direct from England~ ~One of several outstanding small carved antique English benches...
Wood
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H 36.25 in W 16.25 in D 16.25 in
Antique French Marble-Top Carved Walnut Barley Twist and Marble Side Stand
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Renaissance marble-top carved walnut side stand, pyramidal, upper drawer over single drawer cabinet, floral urn carving, barley twist, finial stretcher, bun feet, 19th...
Marble