Renaissance Curtains and Valances
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 Italian Renaissance Style Brown Velvet Metallic Embroidered Drapes
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Italian Renaissance style brown velvet drapes embroidered with heavy metallic thread (PRICED AS PAIR).
Category
20th Century Italian Renaissance Curtains and Valances
Materials
Metal
Vintage Venetian Renaissance Style Brocade Panels, 100% Silk, Italy, C.1970
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Located in Chatham, ON
Rare and grand Venetian Renaissance style silk brocade panels (two panels per length - total of three sets available as one continuous length or sold separately) - opulent woven patt...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Curtains and Valances
Materials
Silk
Italian Renaissance Style Gold Velvet Banner
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style (19/20th Century) gold velvet hanging banner with damask and embroidered curved bottom
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Curtains and Valances
Materials
Fabric
Italian Renaissance Style Beige and Green Shield
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style (19th Century) beige and green shield shaped hanging banner with velvet trim.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Curtains and Valances
Materials
Velvet
Italian Renaissance Style Brown Velvet Metallic Thread Drape
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style single brown velvet drape with wide metallic thread & velvet border.
Antique condition, some wear.
Category
20th Century Italian Renaissance Curtains and Valances
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Renaissance Style Gold and Brown Brocade Velvet Drapes
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 gold & brown brocade drapes with wide brown velvet borders & applied gold decoration, as is ( (1 panel: 84"w, x 115" 3 panel: 54"w x 120") (PRI...
Category
20th Century Renaissance Curtains and Valances
Materials
Gold
Lot of Table Runners Made from Old Fabrics and Tapestries from the 17-19 Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Set of table runners made with fragments of tapestry, borders, silk brocade and chasubles. We sell them separately.
. +- 200 Pieces at various prices depending on the model, cond...
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17th Century Belgian Antique Renaissance Curtains and Valances
Materials
Wool, Silk
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Zabihi Collection Green Khaki Beige Turkish Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Double-sided pillow we made from a vintage Turkish Kilim.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Renaissance Curtains and Valances
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Shearling Sheepskin Beige Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This cushion is handcrafted in our Atelier in Italy using only the best materials, starting from real Shearling Sheepskin fur. Its particular look allows this piece to both stand out...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Curtains and Valances
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Italian Green Silk Blend Brocade Fabric with Red Roses and Gold Floral Patterns
Located in Firenze, IT
A gorgeous roll of Italian rose pattern fabric 100% MADE IN ITALY there are 20 mt. available and ready to be shipped at the moment. This fabric is 140 cm width. A special discount will be applied in case of purchase of the whole 20 mt roll.
We can produce this fabric within 4-5 weeks for order starting from 30 mt in any colors.
This fantastic Italian rose pattern brocade fabric has an extraordinary quality. The brocade is made of silk, cotton, viscose and gilt metal embroidered theread. It has a combination of bright and iridescent background's colors with rose flowers in different shades of red and gold theread describing a leaf design troughout.
It is perfect both as upholster and dress fabric. This fabric is suitable for curtains or upholstery to cover cushions, armchairs or chairs. You can upholster the headboard of your bed or create bolster pillows. It’s also perfect and easy to work for fashion creations. In Sardinia (Italy) is very appreciated as wedding dress/ bride dress fabric, traditional dresses are made with this fabric from bustier to skirts
Avalaible in Green, Blue, Red, and many others background amazing colors customizable upon request.
Bespoke fabric's production on customer's sample or design/drawing available with a minimum order of 30mt..
The delivery of large amount orders (more than 30 mt. / 1181 in.) is guaranteed in 60/90 days.
100% made in Italy.
Price is per piece, 1piece= 1 meter.
This is a very fine contemporary production fabric based on ancient designs exclusively selected for our customers.
The production is located in the ancient silk Bourbon factories, in Southern Italy, a centre which has become famous worldwide, dating right back to the 1700s for the sublime art of silk...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Curtains and Valances
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Metallic Thread
$516 / item
H 39.38 in W 55.12 in D 0.4 in
Embroidered Velvet Mushroom Pillow - Black
By Les Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a cozy autumnal vibe to your home with our embroidered velvet mushroom pillow. The intricate mushroom design, fully embroidered on a rich velvet base, brings warm, earthy tones r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Renaissance Curtains and Valances
Materials
Linen
Pair of Italian Cut Silk Velvet Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian cut silk velvet pillows with floral basket motif. The pillows are backed in silk velvet and have silk tassel trim.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Curtains and Valances
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Pillows Italian Embroidered Silk and Velvet Back
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
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Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Curtains and Valances
Materials
Silk, Velvet
19th Century Uzbek Silk Embroidered Suzani Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
19th century Uzbekistani hand spun linen Suzani with silk embroidered floral motif and silk ikat border. Reverse side has original antique Fine hand printed cotton backing.
Category
19th Century Uzbek Antique Renaissance Curtains and Valances
Materials
Linen, Silk
Gold Stenciled Green Velvet Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This luxurious decorative pillow by Nomi Textiles features a richly stenciled velvet design that exudes opulence and old-world charm. The base fabric is a deep, jewel-toned green vel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Renaissance Curtains and Valances
Materials
Linen, Velvet
Pair of Pastel Green Colored Velvet Pillows with Antique Metallic Embroidery
Located in Salzburg, AT
A pair of down-filled pillows fabricated with a 18th century raised gold metallic
embroidery of a cross-bordered with antique gold metallic gallon on pale
French green-grey velvet.
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18th Century French Antique Renaissance Curtains and Valances
Materials
Gold, Metallic Thread
$2,882 / set
H 8.67 in W 18.12 in D 3.94 in
Sven Markelius "Pythagoras" for Knoll Textiles Drapery Panel
By Sven Markelius, Knoll
Located in Hanover, MA
Sven Markelius (1889-1970), Pythagoras drapery panel produced in 1952 by Ljungberg's Textile AB, Sweden for Knoll Associates, New York, NY.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Renaissance Curtains and Valances
Materials
Linen
Adele Teal Gold Velvet Pillow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Relax on this rich pintucked teal velvet Adele pillow with asymetrical gold foil stripes. Part of a beautiful new array of unique new pillows perfect fo...
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2010s Indian Renaissance Curtains and Valances
Materials
Velvet
Gemma cobalt blue
Brown Set of 2 Velvet Deluxe Handmade Striped Cushions
Located in Viseu, PT
Inspired by the allure of crystals, gems and precious stones, these cushions embody elegance and subtle luxury: polished beauty with a quiet, powerful presence.
A talisman for the ho...
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2010s Portuguese Renaissance Curtains and Valances
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
$318 / set
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 7.88 in
Renaissance curtains and valances for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Renaissance curtains and valances for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage curtains and valances created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, silk and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Renaissance curtains and valances made in a specific country, there are Europe, Belgium, 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 curtains and valances differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $333 and tops out at $9,500 while the average work can sell for $3,600.
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