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
Pair Of Bronze Candlesticks 17th Century - France
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful pair of bronze candlesticks from the 17th century from France
Very beautiful pair in bronze
Claw feet
Beautiful filming
Category
17th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Portuguese Buffet Table 19th Century Rosewood
Located in Madrid, ES
SMALL PORTUGUESE BUFFET 19th Century in Rosewood
in rosewood wood, shaky friezes, turned legs and beams, bronze fittings.
Dim.: 60 x 69 x 46 cm.
Good condition
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
18TH Century, Italian Walnut Extendable Table
Located in IT
18TH Century, Italian Walnut Extendable Table
Measures: cm W 144 x D 71 x H 87.5. Open: cm W 267 x H 86.5 x D 71
This solid walnut tabl...
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Historic library, Germany, circa 1910.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A library from the beginning of the 20th century.
The furniture is in very good condition.
Dimensions: height 181 cm / width 249 cm / depth 51 cm
Category
1910s German Vintage Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
K-OVER Champagne, Serpent and Roses, Silver 999/°, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
Serpent and Roses, is a work that is part of K-OVER's Works of Art line The author is master goldsmith Lorenzo Foglia. The design is fictional; the artist was inspired by the temptin...
Category
2010s Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Silver
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
Blue Red Gold Stardust Salviati Murano Glass Liqueur Goblet, Vintage Italy
By Salviati
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A single beautiful liqueur glass made in Murano Italy. Very good vintage condition, consistent with age and use. A nice addition to any table, bar or just to display in your collecti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
A late 16th century French Renaissance richly carved walnut center table
Located in PARIS, FR
A late 16th century Renaissance richly carved walnut center table
France, The Loire Valley area
Dimensions: h. 33.46 in., w. 59.45 in., d. 36.22 in.
Our remarquable table is a fabu...
Category
16th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Coat Rack Shelf
Located in Annville, PA
The Mahogany Coat Rack Shelf by Niagara Furniture is a great accessory that is both useful and decorative. Created from the finest mahogany solids and ...
Category
2010s Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Tulio Lombardo Style Marble Fountain
Located in New Orleans, LA
This marble fountain sculpture in the style of Tulio Lombardo embodies the glory of Renaissance sculpture. Reminiscent of classical portrait busts, a bearded man's face serves as the...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Marble
Vtg Italian Renaissance Jacobean Turn Carved Oak Wood 18.5" Candlesticks a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Renaissance Jacobean Style Turn Carved Oak Wood 18.5" Candlesticks a Pair. Circa Early to Mid 20th Century Measurements: 18.5" H x 6" Diameter.
Category
Early 20th Century Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Oak
17th Century Tuscan Renaissance Style Confessional Made of Oak
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Original 17th century renaissance confessional from Vicopisano in Tuscany. Made of solid oak.
It is a confessional that can be entered from both sides. In the middle is the place ...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Oak
Green & Gold Stardust Salviati Murano Glass Liqueur Goblet, Vintage Italy
By Salviati
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A single beautiful liqueur glass made in Murano Italy. Very good vintage condition, consistent with age and use. A nice addition to any table, bar or just to display in your collecti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Inlaid table, Western Europe.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Inlaid table.
Dimensions: height 54 cm / diameter 46 cm
Category
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mahogany Swan Arm Chair
Located in Annville, PA
This high end Mahogany Swan Arm Chair from Niagara Furniture with it’s impressive solid mahogany hand carved details could be the focal point of any setting. A great look with a solid and comfortable frame. Inspired by an antique chair...
Category
2010s Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
17th Century Italian Renaissance Walnut Tuscan Scrittoio Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An extremely rare form of Renaissance furniture, this writing desk is likely from Florence and would have originated from the palazzo study room of a noble family...
Category
17th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Renaissance Revival Bronze Black Painted Vases
Located in Rome, IT
Impressive pair of black patinated bronze vases in the style of Renaissance. Finely decorated handles with a satyr figure, over with a and body surrounded by bacchanal scenes.
Exquis...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Italian Renaissance Style Gilt Bronze & Marble Putti on Crocodile Candlestick
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Renaissance Style Gilt Bronze & Marble Putti on Crocodile Candlestick
Italy, Late 19th Century
Behold the elegance of this Italian Renaissance...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Amber & Gold Stardust Salviati Murano Glass Liqueur Goblet, Vintage Italy
By Salviati
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A single beautiful liqueur glass made in Murano Italy. Very good vintage condition, consistent with age and use. A nice addition to any table, bar or just to display in your collecti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Antique French Tuileries Orangerie Iron Window or Mirror Frame
Located in Sheffield, MA
An elegant antique Neo-classic Tuilleries Orangerie window frame or wall mirror mirror frame with arched top made of hand crafted cast iron antique fr...
Category
19th Century European Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Iron
Italian Renaissance Monumental Giltwood Baroque Painted Angel on Stand
Located in New York, NY
Italian Renaissance (17th/18th Century) life-size giltwood and painted angel carved in a Baroque style, resting on a wood column stand.
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Antique Oil Painting - Renaissance Style Flower Still Life - V. de Sartorius
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A fine quality oil painting of a flower still life in the tradition of the Dutch/Flemish Renaissance style.
It is a beautiful antique painting. Great colorful flowers, small insects...
Category
Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Pine, Paint
French Turn Of The Century Renaissance St. Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French Turn of the Century Renaissance st. Wrought Iron chandelier. The eight arm octagonal chandelier consist of a most impressive and detailed mid section displaying won...
Category
20th Century French Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Tuscan Big Massive Credenza Florentine Renaissance All Walnut Wax-Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Tuscan 1940s big massive credenza classic style, Tuscan craftsmanship Renaissance all massive walnut wax-polished
Measures cm: H 138, L 260, P 62.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Vanleigh Carved Oak Italian Renaissance Style Throne Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Vanleigh Furniture New York Carved Oak Italian Renaissance Style Throne Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features the original label, solid oak wood construction, beautiful woodgrai...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Oak
Niche In Gilt Wood From The 17th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
niche in gilded wood from the 17th century from Italy
Lovely niche with a carved wood in its center from the Italian Renaissance
Beautiful original gild wood
Dimensions excluding ba...
Category
17th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
Huntsmen of the Sixteenth century
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...
Category
1890s French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Antique French Renaissance Carved Walnut Floral Inlay Blind Door China Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Renaissance Carved Walnut Floral Inlay Blind Door China Cabinet. Item features a satinwood floral design inlay, 2 wooden interior shelves, nicely carved details, 1 dov...
Category
Early 20th Century Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
17th Century French Torchère, or Pedestal
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A fine quality 17th century torchère, or pedestal, with an elegantly turned column and deeply tiered circular base. The top surface is a flat polished disc with a finely carved and g...
Category
17th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
Original Antique Print After Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, Genesis XXII. 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
Rare and Important German Renaissance Chest
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Oakwood
Original lock and key
This beautiful and robust chest stands on square feet ending in flattened buns. The base presents plain mouldings. The facade is divided in four panel...
Category
16th Century German Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Great Spanish Mirror
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This large mirror is admirably carved with leaves and vigorous windings. The inner edge of the frame is highlighted with a frieze of leaves.
The sculpture of this frame, created wit...
Category
17th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rare Renaissance Caquetoire with a Perspective motif from Lyon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The trapezoidal armchair is a typically French creation from the second half of the sixteenth century. Although the nineteenth century gave it the name of "caquetoire", it was descri...
Category
16th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS LOUIS XV STYLE 19th Centuty
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS LOUIS XV STYLE 19th Centuty
Portuguese D. Maria style, in carved and gilded wood.
Upholstered in fabric in burgundy tones.
Signs of use.
Dim.: 106 x 62 x 62 cm.
or...
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Renaissance Style Carved Stone Head Of A Gargoyle On Stand
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stone head of a grotesque mounted on later cast iron stand. Statue has strong detailed facial features with one hand touching right eye. Wonderful old patina. Would look unique and c...
Category
19th Century English Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Stone
Mahogany Two Door Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
This Mahogany Two Door Bookcase from Niagara Furniture can be used to display your most valued collectables. This bookcase is a perfect size to fit i...
Category
2010s Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Italian Memento Mori skull - 17th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Italian Memento Mori skull
Marble
North of Italy, 17th century
H 9 x L 7 x P 14 cm
At the turn of the 16th century, they were the height of fashi...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Marble
A Very Rare and Important Marble Relief of the ‘Resurrection of Christ’
Located in London, GB
A Very Rare and Important Marble Relief of the ‘Resurrection of Christ’
Attributed to the Master of the Mascoli Altar
Marble
Venice, Italy
Second half of the 15th Century
SIZE: ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Marble
Large Virgin and Child in polychrome wood, Spain, 16th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Large painted and carved wooden Virgin and Child in the round, representing the Virgin and Child carrying the globe.
The theme of the Virgin and Child is the most represented in all ...
Category
1630s Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique French Renaissance Style Round Leafy Brass Frame Small Beveled Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Renaissance Style Round Leafy Brass Frame Small Beveled Glass Mirror. Circa Early 1900s. Measurements: 16" H x 16" W x 1.5" D.
Category
Early 1900s Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Italian Renaissance Turn Carved Walnut Tapestry Small Childs Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Renaissance Turn Carved Walnut Tapestry Small Childs Side Chair. Item featured is a nice small size, solid carved walnut frame, figural tapestry upholstery, very nice...
Category
19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
Italian Tuscan Renaissance Refectory Hand Crafted Walnut Dining Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 31.7" / W 66.4" / D 27.8"
Beautiful Italian Tuscan Dining Or Refectory Table made of walnut. The trestle style base is supported by carved...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Carved Walnut Large Sideboard
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Impressive antique 19th century Italian Renaissance style large sideboard. Made entirely of carved walnut wood. The carving work is spectacular made by a great master of wood. We ask...
Category
1880s Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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
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
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 Sculpture of Mary with the Child Jesus, Belgium, early 17th century
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Sculpture of Mother Mary with the Child Jesus.
Mary has the child on her right hand. Jesus makes a blessing gesture and wears a small globe. ( a sign off His power over the world)
Mo...
Category
Early 17th Century Belgian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Softwood
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
Antique Ruby Red Venetian Mirror - France
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful Venetian mirror in ruby red. The mirror is U-shaped, and features applied and etched pieces of mirror in various stylized shapes. Most Venetian mirrors are made in Italy,...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
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
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
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
Counter / Portuguese Cabinet 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Counter / Portuguese cabinet
19th century
in chestnut wood, composed of seven drawers simulating nine.
Dimensions: 139 x 91 x 48 cm.
Good conditions in general.
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Faux Bois Garden Table with Stools
Located in Hudson, NY
France: circa 1900. Table and two stool set in faux bois. An extraordinary life-like re-creation of nature wood rendered by hand in cement. Table comes wit...
Category
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Concrete
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
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
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
Late 19th/Early 20th Century Renaissance Style Savonarola Arm Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly noteworthy Savonarola chair with deft carving and vibrant and colorful custom seat and back fabric. Late 19th century/early 20th century Renaissance style Savonarola ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Fabric, 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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