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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16th Century Ligurian Stone Half-Capital
Located in London, GB
A rare 16th Century Italian stone Corinthian half-capital, carved in Ligurian slate, mounted on a simple wrought iron bracket for wall hanging.
Slate, Iron
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
Renaissance Stained Glass Panel, 'Seven Men of Good Reputation'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Renaissance-stained glass panel, 'Seven Men of Good Reputation' French or Flemish, 17th century or older A Renaissance stained glass panel, "Seven Men of Good Reputation," originating from France or Flanders, dates back to the 17th century or earlier. This exquisite 12.5-inch square window features seven vivid medallion portraits, believed to depict the Seven Deacons: Stephen, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas. Each portrait is intricately stained, enameled, and painted, capturing the rich colors and detailed expressions typical of Renaissance artistry. The Seven Deacons were pivotal figures in the early Christian church, chosen to minister to the community of believers in Jerusalem, allowing the Apostles to focus on prayer and the ministry of the word. This stained glass panel not only represents significant religious history but also showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of the period. Its vibrant imagery and historical context make it a rare and valuable piece for collectors and enthusiasts of Renaissance art and Christian history. Whether displayed in a home, church, or museum, this historically significant...
Metal
18th Century Carved Corpus Christi, Christ on the Cross, Italian
Located in Toronto, CA
This is an exquisite, carved wooden polychrome figure of Christ on the cross, 18th Century, most probably Italian. This rare carving very closely follows in the tradition of Giambolo...
Wood
18th Century Ceramic Devotional Plaque - Madonna with Child
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century Ceramic Devotional Plaque - Madonna with Child, with polychrome colours decorating borders and clothing, also a cherub visible at base. Likely to have been made in Spai...
Terracotta
Antique Italian Gilded Carved Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Italian gilded carved panel from the late 19th to early 20th century. Dated to circa 1900, this ornately carved panel could be a wall hanging, pediment, overdoor or even ...
Pine, Giltwood
$5,564Sale Price|30% Off
Renaissance relief - Italy, probably Rome, 16th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Renaissance relief depicting two female figures dressed in a chiton Italy, probably Rome, 16th century Marble, wooden frame (provenance label on the back) 28 x 20 x 5 cm This beau...
Marble
Attributed to Domenico di Paris - Madonna and The Child, 15th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Attributed to Domenico di Paris, also called Domenico del Cavallo ( Monselice, documented in Ferrara between 1442 and 1501) Madonna and The Child Polychromed and gilded Stucco 47,5 ...
Stucco
Pair Renaissance Style Plaster Figural Wall Mounts Sculptures
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair Renaissance Style Plaster Figural Wall Mounts Sculptures, manufactured from plaster with a faux bronze patina finish. Measure 5.5" in width, 3.5" in depth and and stand 22" tal...
Plaster
Vintage Cast Bronze Relief "Tondo Pitti" after Michelangelo, 1950s
By Michelangelo Buonarroti
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a monumental cast bronze relief done after Michelangelo's Tondo Pitti. It was originally created in marble by the Renaissance master Michelangelo in 150...
Bronze
19th Century Tuscan Renaissance Fragment
Located in San Angelo, TX
This is a beautiful 19th century Tuscan Renaissance fragment. Perfect for placement above your mantle, stove, a bed, or use it to dress up a wall b...
Wood, Paint
Early 16th Century French Renaissance Style Carved Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An early 16th century French renaissance style carved panel; one of two similar we are selling. Thought to be almost 500 years old, this oak panel offers a glimpse into the styles o...
Oak
Saints John and Matthew, Polychrome Wood, Possibly, Burgos School, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of reliefs, San Juan and San Mateo. Polychrome wood. Possibly, Burgos school, 16th century. Pair of carved and polychrome wood reliefs that each show a seated human figure wri...
Other
$470Sale Price|20% Off
Decorative Carved Wood Panel, Renaissance Style, France, 19th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Decorative Carved Panel France, 19th Century 15,5 x L 30,5 x 3 cm Carved in richly grained wood, this 19th-century decorative panel draws direct inspiration from Renaissance ornamen...
Wood
Heraldic cartouche in carved and gilded wood, Belgium, 19th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Heraldic cartouche in carved and gilded wood, Belgium, 19th century
Giltwood
20th Century Spanish Renaissance Copper Wall Plaque of Man of War Ship
Located in Queens, NY
Spanish Renaissance style (20th century) copper wall plaque of Man of War ship.
Copper
Four Antique Bronze Plaques Depicting Water-Nymphs, by Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Four antique bronze plaques depicting water-nymphs, by Ferdinand Barbedienne French, 19th century. Measures: Height 47cm, width 12cm, depth 2.5cm Finely cast in relief from patinated bronze with parcel gilt patina, these French 19th Century panels each depict a Classical female water-nymph. The relief structure and design is after four panels from the important marble fountain from the Renaissance period in Paris called the Fontaine des Innocents. This was created by the French sculptor Jean Goujon...
Bronze
$548Sale Price / item|30% Off
19th Century French Gien Renaissance Ceramic Wall Decorations
By Gien
Located in Sofia, BG
Two Gien hand painted ceramic wall decorations. Stamped and signed at the back. One of the pieces has a small restoration of the front top part. France, circa 1890.
Ceramic
Grand, 19th Century, Della Robbia Medallion
By Cantagalli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely large, hand molded, painted, and majolica-glazed, relief sculpture "Tondo" (meaning "art in the round") after famed Renaissance artist, Andrea della Robbia...
Terracotta
Commedia Mask E. Pattarino
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Fleurdetroit presents for your consideration: E. Patttarino created these world-famous masks for many dignitaries and private collectors. From Florence Italy, this mid-century artis...
Ceramic
Early 16th Century French Renaissance Floral Carved Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An early 16th century French renaissance style carved panel; one of two similar we are selling. Thought to be almost 500 years old, this oak panel offers a glimpse into the styles o...
Oak
Pair of 19th century French Reliefs Carved Knight Profiles Circular Panels
Located in Milano, MI
Coppia di Medaglioni in Legno Intagliato, tondi scolpiti con Profili di Cavalieri, Guerrieri con elmo piumato, puntali e visiera alzata. Di forma circolare, entrambi i bassorilievi o...
Pine
Antique Plaque Wall Decor Renaissance Battle Bronze Relief Henri I Duke of Guise
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Plaque Wall Decor Renaissance Battle Bronze Relief Henri I Duke of Guise Continental Bronze Late 19th Century Dimensions: H x W x D: 13.5cm x 18cm x 1.5cm This late ...
Bronze, Ormolu
16th Century, Saint Isidore, Patron of Farming and Gardening, Carved-Wood
Located in North Miami, FL
16th Century Spanish carved-wood and polychromed sculpture and altar of Saint Isidore, Patron of Farming and Gardening. He is standing in a red velvet line niche. The altar is adorne...
Gold Leaf
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Bas-Relief Cherubic Figures Sculpture, Renaissance Style, Italy, 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall hanging that depicts a bas-relief artwork featuring cherubic figures, inspired by Renaissance art. The relief is made plaster and horse hair and has an aged patina. The scene ...
Plaster
Italian Renaissance Shield Wall Plaque, Hand-Crafted, 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style (20th Cent) shield form wall plaque with a white cross on a red background.
Paint
Heraldic coat of arms carved on Roman travertine -made in Italy
Located in Tarquinia, IT
renaissance carved coat of arms, travertine coat of arms, stone heraldic coat of arms, Renaissance carved coat of arms. Hand-carved coat of arms on Roman travertine in Renaissance st...
Travertine
Hand carved frieze in sandstone -made in Italy
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Renaissance-style hand-carved frieze on sandstone Frieze with floral raceme decoration and noble coat of arms in the center ideal for indoor and outdoor wall decoration also perfect ...
Stone
Italian Renaissance Style Wall Plaque, Bird and Egg, 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style (20th Century) shield form wall plaque with a bird and egg having a red background.
Paint
19th Century Bronze Roundel of La Madonna Della Sedia After Raphael
By (after) Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino)
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A 19th century bronze roundel of La Madonna Della Sedia after Raphael. Crafted in Italy circa 1870, this bronze roundel depicts the Virgin Mary holding Jesus, with a young Saint Joh...
Copper
18th century Carved Walnut Renaissance Style Wall Hanging Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique mid-18th century walnut wall hanging panel handcarved in an earlier renaissance style, possibly a panel from a cassone chest or other furniture item. This decorative wall...
Walnut
Pair of decorative Renaissance oak wooden reliefs, Europe, late 16th century
Located in Gorssel, GE
Pair of decorative Renaissance oak wooden reliefs depicting two man with curly hair and a moustache. The reliefs were probably part of a piece of furniture or architectural element. ...
Wood
Italian Renaissance Style Carved Oak Wall Plaque, 20th Century, 15x22
Located in Queens, NY
3 Italian Renaissance style (19/20th Century) small oak carved wall plaques with Renaissance figures. (PRICED EACH).
Oak
The Betrothal and Love of Mary and Joseph, 1500-1600s, Carved Wood Polychromed
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 16th Century Spanish carved-wood and polychromed panel of The Betrothal and Love of Joseph and Mary mounted on a Lucite panel and framed with a walnut wood hand-finished frame.
Gold Leaf
Madonna Enthroned with the Child Christ, 17th Century, Gold Gilded on Wood Panel
Located in North Miami, FL
17th Century Italian polychromed and gold gilded on wood panel Sienese style painting of the Madonna Enthroned with the child and two adoring angels behind them. The halos are beautifully adorned with punch work. She is framed by a hand-carved gold gilded and velvet lined frame and sitting on a hand-carved matching base. The piece is mounted on a Lucite panel and framed with a contemporary hand-finished wood molding.
Gold Leaf
Three German Antique Iron Plaques Cast in the Renaissance Style
Located in London, GB
This charming set of three antique German plaques are each cast from high quality 19th century iron, meaning that the detailing on them is of a very hig...
Iron
$38,000Sale Price|20% Off
16th Century Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Gold Gilded and Polychromed
Located in North Miami, FL
16th Century Spanish gold gilded and polychromed Carved-wood sculpture of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. She depicts the Blessed Virgin Mary in her...
Gold Leaf