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
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
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 ...
Category
16th Century Belgian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Marble
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...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Canvas
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...
Category
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 ...
Category
1840s French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Oak
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 ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Oak
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....
Category
1870s French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Antique Sevres Styled Covered Urns with Ornate Hand-Painted Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique covered urns are signed by and unknown maker, and presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1880 and d...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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
Category
1880s French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pill box big size Florentine Renaissance Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Large round pillbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine fire-enamelled engraving in two colours, in Florentine Renaissance style. Diameter cm. 5 cm high. 2. Weight gr. ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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...
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Stone, Travertine, Marble
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 ...
Category
2010s Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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 ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
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...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Oak
Ecce Homo - Florence, 15th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
A terracotta bust "Ecce Homo"
Florence, 15th century
53 x 44 x 31 cm
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
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
Category
1880s French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Oak
Sheraton End Table
Located in Annville, PA
Our Sheraton End Table draws on a design first popularized by Thomas Sheraton whose work as a cabinet maker was very influential in Eighteenth Century England. The Sheraton End Table...
Category
2010s Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Oak Renaissance Style Small Bench or Side Table, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Renaissance style small bench or side table.
Striking Dutch design from the 17th and 18th century.
Solid oak frame with hand-carved elements.
This wonderful Renaissance style small bench or side table is in very good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
This so-called bedstede bankje is a replica from the 1950s.
These benches were used in the 17th and 18th Century to step on so people could get in the bedstead sleeping compartment in the wall of the small and narrow Dutch...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Oak
Italian Renaissance Style Wrought Iron Wishing Stone Well Head
Located in Rome, IT
A fine Italian carved limestone and wrought iron wishing well head from the Veneto area.
Great decoration for your garden.
It may also be used as a...
Category
20th Century European Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Limestone
A Set of Renaissance Classical 19th Century Grand Tour Italian Plaster Intaglios
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Small Set of 8 Renaissance Classical Grand Tour Medallions.
Possibly Have Been Put on A Modern Backing At Some Point
Grand Tour Cameos Intagli...
Category
Early 19th Century Greek Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Plaster
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique Judaical Historical Collection 16th Century to Early 20th Century
Located in Doha, QA
This extremely rare unique ancient Wooden Box with Judaical Religious Items inside was found behind a stone wall in Vienna (Austria), most likely hidden before the World War II.
The ...
Category
16th Century Unknown Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Metal, Silver
Pair of Italian Friezes 18th Century Blue Painted Gilwood Wall Decorative Panels
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of 1700s Italian Wall Decorative Panels, a pair of blue laquer vertical frieze dating back to late 18th century, with a stunning hand-carved gilded relief candelabra decoratio...
Category
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
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,...
Category
17th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
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...
Category
Late 17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
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...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Commode - Antique Tuscan Credenza
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Renaissance style Italian commode made of hand crafted solid Walnut, in good condition. The credenza is composed with two upper drawers and two doors in cassette design, p...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
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...
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
French Renaissance Barley Twist Octagonal End Table
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Vintage side table or nightstand with eye-catching barley twist legs and shaped stretches. Impressive final at the center of the stretchers. Embossed leather top. Single drawer.
Curb...
Category
20th Century Unknown Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
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...
Category
16th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Burled Oval Partners Desk
Located in Annville, PA
One of the most complicated items that we produce at Niagara furniture our Burled Oval Partners Desk is also one of the most popular. The top section of the desk consists of a three-...
Category
2010s Renaissance Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
Early 18th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
Italian 17th Century Style Pair of Tuscan "Sgabelli" Painted Stools
Located in Encinitas, CA
These Italian 17th Century Style Pair of Tuscan "Sgabelli" Painted Stools are handcrafted in Italy and made to order. They are in perfect structural and in beautiful condition, with ...
Category
2010s Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Chestnut
Two Drawer Console Table
Located in Annville, PA
We designed and produced this Sheraton style Two Drawer Console Table as a matching item to sell along with our ever popular NSI087 Sheraton style stand and NSI118 Four Drawer Console Table...
Category
2010s Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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 ...
Category
2010s Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
+17th century Dutch renaissance two door portal cabinet with exotic carvings
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here is a very rare Dutch cabinet made of the finest European summer oak in the tradition of the Dutch Renaissance during the “Dutch Golden...
Category
Late 17th Century Dutch Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Oak
Original Antique Print After Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, Genesis XXI, 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
Category
1720s Dutch Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Paper
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Spanish Renaissance Candlestick Circa 1600
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Spanish Renaissance candlestick in brass circa 1600
Beautiful patina and in very good condition
Category
Early 17th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Brass
Postmodern Renaissance style Murano Glass Cake Stand by La Murrina, Italy
By La Murrina
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...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Murano Glass
The Holy Family And Saint John The Baptist Painting 17th Century Religious Art
Located in Lisbon, PT
Faithful to the traditions, the scene depicts the New Testament scene of the two Holy figures of John the Baptist and Jesus meeting with all the symbolism of both holy lives.
A Fle...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
18th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Chestnut
PORTUGUESE CHAIR LOUIS XV STYLE 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PORTUGUESE CHAIR LOUIS XV STYLE 19th Century
in mahogany wood seats, armrests and back in straw.
Small defects.
Dim.: 113 x 66 x 60 cm.
good conditions
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
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, ...
Category
Early 18th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Portuguese Buffet Table 19th Century Rosewood
Located in Madrid, ES
PORTUGUESE BUFFET TABLE 19th century Rosewood
in rosewood wood, with two drawers, fronts framed by trembling friezes, turned legs and beams.
DIM.: 80 x 108 x 67 cm.
good conditions.
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
A Fabulous Pair of Neo-Classic style Benches with carvings of Dog Heads
Located in Sheffield, MA
A fabulous set of two neo-classic style wood carved and upholstered dog head benches
Late 19th early 20th century.
Each bench is carved with fine detail and is partially polychromed...
Category
Early 20th Century American Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
Original Antique Print After Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, Genesis VII, 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.
Category
1720s Dutch Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Paper
Chest of Drawers Portuguese 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Chest of Drawers
Portuguese 18th Century
in vinhatic wood.
With three drawers and folding top, interior with central hatch and six drawers.
Defects.
Dim.: 120 x 114 x 64 cm.
Category
18th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1870s Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Iron
PAIR OF PORTUGUESE LANTERNS 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF PORTUGUESE LANTERNS 18th Century
in painted and gilded metal, glass sides.
Height: 57 cm.
good conditions
Category
Early 18th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Category
17th Century German Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
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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