Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

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.

Find a collection of antique Renaissance case pieces, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

Style: Renaissance

Antique Extremely Rare 16th Century German Executioner’s Sword- “Richtschwert”

Located in Doha, QA

A rare and evocative 16th-century German Executioner’s Sword (Richtschwert), forged in Passau, one of the preeminent centers of Renaissance blade craftsmanship. Passau was renowned f...

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16th Century German Antique Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Antique Extremely Rare 16th Century German Executioner’s Sword- “Richtschwert”

$24,500

Theodore Alexander 16th Century Style German Hammered Bronze Suit Armour Knight

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Dayton, OH

Theodore Alexander Medieval Suit of Armour. Styled after an original 16th Century German suit that sold at auction for well over $50,000. Retai...

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Late 20th Century Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Bronze

Theodore Alexander 16th Century Style German Hammered Bronze Suit Armour Knight

$4,116 Sale Price

30% Off

Replica non firing Flintlock

Located in Pueblo, CO

This is a very nice display piece for your desk, office, or library. Replica flintlock pistol has all moving parts in metal, the carved hilt I believe is a composite of some sort bu...

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Late 20th Century American Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Composition, Metal

Replica non firing Flintlock

$290

Antique Rare Italian Renaissance Tournament Helmet 1520-1550 with Original Stand

Located in Doha, QA

An exceptionally rare and evocative 16th- century Gothic Italian (Pisa) tournament helmet, forged entirely in wrought iron, weight 2.9 kg and presented together with its original pe...

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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Rare Italian Renaissance Tournament Helmet 1520-1550 with Original Stand

$22,500

English Renaissance Style Wood and Iron Spear

Located in Queens, NY

English Renaissance-style spear with a wooden shaft and simple 29-inch iron blade.

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20th Century English Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

English Renaissance Style Wood and Iron Spear

$2,500

Antique Extremely Rare Triple-Combed Burgonet Helmet Ca 1540 Italy

Located in Doha, QA

An exceptionally scarce example of a Renaissance burgonet, originated most likely in Italy and dating to circa 1540. The skull is forged in one piece and surmounted by three low comb...

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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Antique Extremely Rare Triple-Combed Burgonet Helmet Ca 1540 Italy

$12,500

Renaissance Hunting Cranequin, Dated 1589 — With Maker’s Mark in Shield

Located in Bilzen, BE

Renaissance Hunting Cranequin, Dated 1589 — With Maker’s Mark in Shield Origin: Southern Germany or Flanders Date: 1589 (engraved) Material: Forged iron, turned hardwood handle Lengt...

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16th Century German Antique Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Renaissance Hunting Cranequin, Dated 1589 — With Maker’s Mark in Shield

$10,780

Renaissance Style Full Suit Plate Armor

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Renaissance Style Full Suit Plate Armor. It depicts a 6.25 feet silver tone suit armor. The breastplate, helmet and leg’s armors are decorated with a repousse portrait of a...

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20th Century Unknown Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal

Renaissance Style Full Suit Plate Armor

$3,500

English Renaissance Style Iron Longsword

Located in Queens, NY

English Renaissance-style large iron longsword with cross design and woven handle

Category

20th Century English Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

English Renaissance Style Iron Longsword

$2,200

Strongbox Safe Iron Painted Armada Chest Nuremberg Renaissance

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Rare, small, late-Renaissance, Nuremberg, iron, 'armada box', strongbox or travelling safe with its original, naïve, painted decoration This is a rare, s...

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16th Century German Antique Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Strongbox Safe Iron Painted Armada Chest Nuremberg Renaissance

$10,912

English Renaissance Curved Brass Sword and Leather Scabbard

Located in Queens, NY

English Renaissance (19th Century) curved sword with brass fluted handle and black leather scabbard. Condition: Good; Minor losses

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19th Century British Antique Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Brass

English Renaissance Curved Brass Sword and Leather Scabbard

$950

English Renaissance Style Halberd Spear

Located in Queens, NY

English Renaissance style Halbert spear with wood shaft and small 29" iron ax blade.

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20th Century English Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

English Renaissance Style Halberd Spear

$2,200

English Renaissance Style Wood and Iron Halberd

Located in Queens, NY

English Renaissance-style halberd spear with eight-sided wooden shaft with nail heads and an iron ax-shaped blade.

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20th Century British Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

English Renaissance Style Wood and Iron Halberd

$2,850

English Renaissance Style Wood and Iron Halberd

Located in Queens, NY

English Renaissance-style halberd spear with eight sided wooden shaft with nail heads and 52¬Ω-inch iron open design ax blade.

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20th Century English Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

English Renaissance Style Wood and Iron Halberd

$2,800

English Renaissance Style Halberd Spear

Located in Queens, NY

English Renaissance style Halbert spear with a crossed leather-covered shaft and polished steel blade.

Category

20th Century English Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Steel

English Renaissance Style Halberd Spear

$1,850

English Renaissance Style Wood and Etched Iron Spear

Located in Queens, NY

English Renaissance-style spear with wood shaft and etched iron blade with tassel.

Category

20th Century English Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

English Renaissance Style Wood and Etched Iron Spear

$2,800

Pair of English Renaissance Style Armor Gauntlet Gloves

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of English Renaissance-style (20th Century) metal armor gauntlet gloves. (PRICED AS PAIR) Tarnish

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20th Century British Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal

Pair of English Renaissance Style Armor Gauntlet Gloves

$950

English Renaissance Style Steel and Leather Spear

Located in Queens, NY

English Renaissance-style spear with crossed leather covered shaft and polished steel blade.

Category

20th Century English Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

English Renaissance Style Steel and Leather Spear

$1,850

English Renaissance Style Wood and Iron Blade

Located in Queens, NY

English Renaissance-style spear with wooden shaft and simple 15-inch leaf-shaped iron blade.

Category

20th Century English Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

English Renaissance Style Wood and Iron Blade

$1,800

English Renaissance Style Wood and Iron Hooked Spear

Located in Queens, NY

English Renaissance-style halberd spear with wooden shaft with tassel and nail heads and a 34¬Ω-inch iron blade with hook.

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20th Century British Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

English Renaissance Style Wood and Iron Hooked Spear

$2,800

English Renaissance Style Wood and Iron Halberd

Located in Queens, NY

English Renaissance-style halberd spear with simple wooden shaft and 34-inch iron ax top blade with tassels.

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20th Century English Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

English Renaissance Style Wood and Iron Halberd

$2,850

English Renaissance Style Halberd

Located in Queens, NY

English Renaissance-style halberd spear with wood shaft and 33 ¬Ω inch iron ax blade.

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20th Century English Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

English Renaissance Style Halberd

$2,500

Bronze Narcissus Based on the antique, excavation patina, 19th century

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Bronze Narcissus Based on the antique, excavation patina, 19th century

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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal

Bronze Narcissus Based on the antique, excavation patina, 19th century

$1,197

English Renaissance Style Velvet Wrapped Iron Halberd Spear

Located in Queens, NY

English Renaissance-style halberd spear with red velvet and nail head shaft and large 37-inch etched iron blade.

Category

20th Century English Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

English Renaissance Style Velvet Wrapped Iron Halberd Spear

$3,200

English Renaissance Style Wood and Iron Spear

Located in Queens, NY

English Renaissance-style spear with simple wooden shaft and 32-inch iron blade.

Category

20th Century English Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

English Renaissance Style Wood and Iron Spear

$2,500

English Renaissance Style Wood and Iron Spear

Located in Queens, NY

English Renaissance-style spear with simple wooden shaft and etched 24¬Ω-inch three segment iron blade.

Category

20th Century English Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

English Renaissance Style Wood and Iron Spear

$2,200

English Renaissance Style Powder Horn

Located in Queens, NY

English Renaissance style (18th Cent) animal horn and brass powder horn

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18th Century British Antique Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Brass

English Renaissance Style Powder Horn

$550

English Renaissance Style Wood and Iron Halberd

Located in Queens, NY

English Renaissance-style halberd spear with a wooden shaft and large 34-inch iron blade.

Category

20th Century British Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

English Renaissance Style Wood and Iron Halberd

$2,450

Italian Renaissance Style Iron Breastplate Armor Plaque

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Renaissance-style (20th Century) iron breast plate / wall plaque with figures and scenes in relief.

Category

20th Century Italian Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Italian Renaissance Style Iron Breastplate Armor Plaque

$2,100

Moorish Style Round Metal Shield

Located in Queens, NY

Moorish style metal round shield with etched design and four relief half spheres Tarnish

Category

20th Century Unknown Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal

Moorish Style Round Metal Shield

$2,800

English Renaissance Style Novelty Shield

Located in Queens, NY

English Renaissance style (20th Century) miniature shield shaped coat of arms wall plaque with metal spears and armor on brown velvet backing.

Category

20th Century Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal

English Renaissance Style Novelty Shield

$1,200

19th Century English Renaissance Style Walnut Military Wall Plaque

Located in Queens, NY

English Renaissance style (18/19th Century) round shaped walnut wall plaque with military motif of spears and armor in relief.

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19th Century Antique Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Renaissance Style Walnut Military Wall Plaque

$9,500

Renaissance arms, armor and weapons for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Renaissance arms, armor and weapons for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage arms, armor and weapons created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with iron, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Renaissance arms, armor and weapons made in a specific country, there are Europe, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 arms, armor and weapons differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,549 and tops out at $9,500 while the average work can sell for $5,524.