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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$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
$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
$895 / 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
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
$625 / 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
19th Century English Oak Gateleg Drop Leaf Occasional Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Gateleg tables have been part of English domestic life since the 17th century, valued for their ability to provide a generous surface while occupying very little room when folded. Th...
Oak
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
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
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
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
$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
$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
$985 / item
French Side Table
Located in Annville, PA
Designed after a 20th Century Classic this French Side Table is a high quality antique reproduction which features fantastic hand carved details all the way from the molding along th...
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
Renaissance Style Marble Top Carved End Table ~ Side Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Inspired by the grand furnishings of the Italian Renaissance, this finely carved end table combines architectural strength with exceptional decorative detail. The rectangular marble ...
Marble
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
$915
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
Mid-Century Modern 1 One drawer End Table Stand
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century modern end table stand with classic brass cone shape McCobb pull.
Brass
$1,475
H 28 in W 23.5 in D 13 in
Antique English Table Drop Leaf Gateleg Barley Twist Oak Oval c. 1920-30s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Petite Oak Drop Leaf Gateleg Oval Table~~Barley Twist Legs ~~c. 1920s-1930s Always in high demand Solid and sturdy with very nice tiger ...
Oak
19th Century Country English Oak Drop Leaf Farmhouse Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic 19th century country English drop-leaf farmhouse table or console crafted from oak. The table features a rare rectangular shape with drop leaves on each side supported by turn...
Oak
$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
$1,475
H 28.5 in W 24 in D 12.5 in
Antique English Petite Table Drop Leaf Gateleg Barley Twist Oak Oval c.1920-30s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Petite Oak Drop Leaf Gateleg Oval Table~~Barley Twist Legs ~~c. 1920s-1930s Always in high demand Solid and sturdy with very nice oak pa...
Oak
19th Century English Cricket table
Located in Houston, TX
An early 19th century elm and oak cricket table, with straight tapering legs,
Elm, Oak
Lane Vintage MCM Walnut and Burl Side End Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of A Vintage Lane MCM...
Brass
$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
19th Century English Oak Side Table
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century oak side table from England in a William & Mary style. The top is made from two boards, following down to simple sides with scalloping and a single drawer in the front w...
Oak
$1,695
H 28.5 in W 41 in D 20.5 in
Antique English Large Table Drop Leaf Gateleg Barley Twist Oak Oval c. 1920-30s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Large Oak Drop Leaf Gateleg Oval Table~~Barley Twist Legs ~~c. 1920s-1930s Always in high demand Solid and sturdy with very nice tiger o...
Oak
$6,800
H 27.75 in W 38.5 in D 36.25 in
English Queen Anne Cuban Mahogany Drop-Leaf Occasional Table, Circa 1740
Located in Charleston, SC
English Queen Anne Cuban mahogany drop-leaf occasional table with two leaves supported by swing out gate legs, carved centered skirts, and terminating on the original tapered rounded...
Mahogany, Oak
Walnut Two-Drawer End Table Nightstand
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern banana shape brass pulls walnut nightstand.
Walnut
$3,600 / item
H 23.25 in Dm 14 in
Round End Table with Painted Olive Green Glass Top and Dark Mahogany Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Sutton side table shown with round green painted glass top and beautiful dark mahogany base - all hand carved and painted. ITEM IS ONLY AVAILABLE CUSTOM - PLEASE INQUIRE FOR CUST...
Art Glass, Mahogany
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
Sold
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
Sold
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
Sold
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
Sold
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 Choudrant, 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
Antique French Renaissance Carved Marble Top Side Stand, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Renaissance Style stained pine side stand with inset marble-top over acanthus carved drawer with flanking rosettes and single door cabinet with foliate carving, single...
Marble
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H 31 in W 35.5 in D 23 in
19th Century Italian Renaissance Carved Barley Twist Walnut Inlaid Side Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Italy, circa 1860, the elegant side table stands on barley twist legs connected with an elaborate X-stretcher at the base and embellished with central round finial. The antique table features a single drawer decorated with a carved lion head knob over a scalloped apron with intricate scroll and leaf motifs. The top with carved foliage around the edges, features an inlaid star medallion in the center. The occasional side table is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorns a rich walnut patina throughout; place this end table between two chairs in a man’s study or office...
Walnut
Antique Round Renaissance End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique round Renaissance end table features elaborate carvings around the top edge, all around the apron, and even on the four urn-shaped legs, which are connected with an "X" shape...
Fruitwood