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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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Renaissance
17th Century Antique German Tapestry. 1 ft 8 in x 1 ft 8 in
Located in New York, NY
Small 17th Century Antique German Biblical Tapestry Depicting David And Abigail, Country Of Origin: Germany, Circa Date: 17th Century. Size: 1 ft 8 in x 1 ft 8 in (0.51 m x 0.51 m)
Category
17th Century German Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
Pair of Italian Renaissance Style Silver Plate Chalices
Located in Queens, NY
Pairof Italian Renaissance-style (19th century) silver plate ceremonial chalice cups with 4 medallions on shaped base (priced as pair).
Category
19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Silver
Italian 18th C. Majolica Wet Drug or Syrup Jar
Located in Bradenton, FL
A beautifully decorated 18th century Italian Majolica faience ‘wet’ or syrup albarello/drug jar. Blue and white having a front reserve, blue and white scrolls to body. Beautifully de...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Pottery
17th Century French Renaissance Buffet with Light Parcel Paint Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
Unlike their Italian counterparts who favored painted and inlaid motifs, French ebenistes during the Renaissance utilized elaborate carvings to embellish their furniture. A fantastic...
Category
17th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
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 Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Interesting 19th Century American Renaissance Style Carved Oak Refectory Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Interesting Late 19th Century American Renaissance Style Hand Carved Oak Refectory Table
The rectangular top with stiff-leaf edge and anthemion carved frieze, the end supports ri...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Hairy Paw Foot Desk Console Table Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Hairy Paw Foot Desk Console Table Base. Item features a large impressive size, large carved hairy paw feet, ...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Pair of Italian Renaissance Style Brass Embossed Wall Plaques
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Renaissance style (19th century) square black framed brass embossed wall plaques with scene of 17th Century men & women.
Category
19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Renaissance Polychromed Trunk
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style carved cassone floor trunk with polychromed and gold trim (17th Cent.)
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique French Renaissance Figural Walnut Winged Sphinx Resin Top Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Renaissance Figural Walnut Winged Sphinx Resin Top Side Table. Item features solid carved walnut winged sphinx figures, triangular ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Resin, Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Italian Hand Carved Angel Cherub Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
These excellently hand-carved wooden 19th Century Italian angel cherub sconces were done in the traditional Renaissance style. During the Renaissance period, cherub and angel figural...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italian Console Table with Marble Top
Located in Woodbury, CT
This handsome neoclassical table in cream paint and parcel-gilt has a fluted apron with foliate carvings while the rose marble top has a cream marble beaded edge. Perfectly sized for...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Marble
French Side Table
Located in Annville, PA
Designed after a 20th Century Classic this French Side Table is a high quality antique reproduction which features fantastic hand carved details all the way from the molding along th...
Category
2010s Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$995 / item
English Renaissance Style Halberd
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance-style halberd spear with wood shaft and 33 ¬Ω inch iron ax blade.
Category
20th Century English Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair, 19th Century Hall Console Tables with Mirror, Coat Rack
Umbrella Stand
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of dramatic hall console tables with decorative carving, three mirrors and six coat or hat racks on each, both standing over 8' tall. Each console has an open frame ready to hold umbrellas or walking sticks as well.
Please examine photos to appreciate the carved elements including twisted barley...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Oak, Paint
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...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
French Provincial 17th Century Renaissance Style Leather Panel Screen
Located in Queens, NY
French Provincial Renaissance style (possibly 17th Century) leather mounted 6 panel screen with a gold background and decorated with painted parrots and foliage.
Category
17th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Leather
Antique French Neoclassical Gold Figural Gesso Large 76x54 Trumeau Floor Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Neoclassical Gold Figural Gesso Large 76x54 Trumeau Floor Mirror. Item features a large impressive size, gold gilt gesso figural details, maiden faces, urns and wreath...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Gesso, Glass
Isabella d
Este and Francesco II Gonzaga Majolica Busts by Angelo
Located in New Orleans, LA
These two busts, monumental in both their size and artistry, come from the renowned Italian majolica workshop of the famed Angelo Minghetti. Depicted are the Renaissance political an...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Enamel
15th Century Italian Renaissance Bronze Medallion
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Renaissance bronze medallion made by Master IOFF in the mid 15th century, showing the mythological scene of Ariadne on Naxos.
Made in the mid-15th ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Renaissance Wellhead Hand Carved Marble Container Planter Basin Water Fountain
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Renaissance Wellhead Hand Carved Marble Container Planter Basin Water Fountain . A rare and impressive Historic Italian 15th century Renaissance hand carved marble well head square shape with scrolls to the corners. Decorated with 3-dimensional vessels and armorial with a rampant lion with raised forelegs as if to strike and ready for battle.
To be used as an interior planter stone container, focal point, water feature fountain...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Stone, Marble
$111,750 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Three-Footed Italian Lamp with Shade
Located in Sheffield, MA
The Renaissance Italian lamp is composed of an antique three-footed barley-twist candlestick electrically wired for US use with three chain switch lights. The green-with-giltwood can...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique French Renaissance Style Oak Dining Chairs W/ Red Leather - Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite set of six mid-19th-century French Renaissance dining chairs, sourced directly from Provence, France. Expertly handcrafted from solid oak, these chairs feature intricate...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique French Empire Renaissance Bronze Maiden Candlestick Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Renaissance Bronze Maiden Candlestick Table Lamp. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 37.5" H (to finial) x 29" H (to light soc...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Magnificent Italian 20th Century Walnut Cabinet Sideboard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Large and impressive Cabinet with Elemental form and Subtle Color. Large and very well made Renaissance style sideboard with two drawers over two cabinet doors. The doors with Star...
Category
20th Century Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Renaissance Revival Figural Lion Carved Oak Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Renaissance Revival Figural Lion Carved Oak Dining Chairs - Set of 4. Listing includes (1) armchair and (3) side chairs, beautifully carved solid oak wood frames, figural lio...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Oak
Monumental Italian Renaissance Globe
Located in Queens, NY
Monumental Italian Renaissance-style (19/20th century) globe of world on 6 spool leg base.
Category
20th Century Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
Exceptional Large Antique Italian Renaissance Cabinet With Heraldic Crest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An exceptional Renaissance style antique cabinet with imposing style and presence. Solid cabinet with a central door having a carved heraldic element flanked by two doors with carved...
Category
19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Renaissance Style Italian Armchairs
Located in Madison, MS
This pair of Renaissance style Italian armchairs look to be fit for a king. The tall seat back has beautiful hand carved wood and aged dark painted finish. ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
$7,560 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Sculpture of John The Baptist, 16th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 16th Century Spanish gold gilded and polychromed carved wood sculpture of John The Baptist.
Category
16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
$10,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Renaissance Style Dining Table with Scalloped X-bar Stretcher
Located in Queens, NY
20th century Italian Renaissance style walnut center / dining table with a scalloped X-bar stretcher and legs having a cabriole top over a tapered square design.
Category
20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Italian Renaissance Style Framed Print of Andreas Cellarius
Celestial Map, Titl
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style framed print of a celestial map depicting how the Sun, Moon and other planets revolves around the Earth
Category
20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Antique French Celadon Green Bulbous Porcelain Table Lamp w/ Bronze Lion Ormolu
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Renaissance Chinese Celadon Green Bulbous Porcelain Table Lamp with Bronze Lion Ormolu and Mounts. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 29.5" H (to finial) x 20" H (...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Renaissance Style Framed Print Of A Celestial Map "Tychonic Planisphere"
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style framed print of a celestial map depicting the beliefs of the Earth is stationary at the center of the planetary system with the Sun and Moon revolving the E...
Category
20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Renaissance Style Glass and Iron Lantern
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance-style 6 sided glass lantern with an iron decorative top section.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Swiss Guard Bronze Lion Bookends Helvetiorum Fidei AC Virtuti "JB 1570"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Swiss Guard Bronze Finish Lion Bookends "Helvetiorum Fidei AC Virtuti" Marked JB 1570 to Rear. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 5" H x 7.5" W x 3" D.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique French Renaissance Carved Walnut Cupboard with Torchieres, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Renaissance carved walnut cupboard with double door upper having geometric elements with central panier de fleur torchiere reserves, surmounting lower with double draw...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Renaissance Walnut Savonarola Loveseat
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style carved walnut Savonarola style loveseat with carved heads, 19th-20th century.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Red Coral Sculpture~ Napoleon III Bronze Doré Fragment
Located in Houston, TX
Red coral branch mounted on a 19th-Century French bronze doré fragment. This is a lovely objet d'art to add to your collection or cabinet.
During the Renaissance, Cabinets of Art an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Coral, Bronze
Italian Renaissance Walnut Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance Savonarola style walnut armchair with gold velvet back and red and gold cut velvet seat. (19th century).
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Jeweled Red Coral Sculpture~ Napoleon III Bronze Doré Fragment
Located in Houston, TX
Red coral branch embellished with natural emeralds and quartz mounted on a 19th-Century French bronze doré fragment. This is a lovely objet d'art to add to your collection or cabinet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Coral, Quartz, Bronze
Portrait with Hat Painting
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a painting titled "Portrait with Hat" Showing a man in a cape with feathered plume in his hat
Category
Late 20th Century American Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Paint
Carved desk from Spain with hand carving and iron stretcher
Located in Houston, TX
The exceptional wood used in this piece reflects great
Quality. The craftsmanship executed is also
Very good. It has a gadrooned edge and the top has
No marks or problems. It has a ...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$3,840 Sale Price
20% Off
15th Cen Four Pillars of the Christian Faith Saint Peter, Saint Paul, Saint Luke
Located in North Miami, FL
15th century Italian carved wood, polychromed and gold gilded sculptures of four Pillars of the Christian Faith (Saint Peter, Saint Paul, Saint Luke, Saint Matthew).
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
$30,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th Century Renaissance Style Belgian Buffet À Deux Corps or Cabinet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century buffet à deux corps from Belgian. Made of solid oak in two parts, the top has arched glass paned doors and opens to four removable shelves and the bottom opens to two ...
Category
19th Century Belgian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Renaissance Style Extension Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Italian Renaissance style Jupe extension dining table. A reclaimed oak and chestnut burl restored circular extending dining table, the segmented top opening to reveal six self-storin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
$10,227 / item
Vintage French Renaissance Silver Plated Figural Italian Inkstand Desk Inkwell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Renaissance Silver Plated Figural Italian Inkstand Desk Double Inkwell. Item features double inkwell with inserts, central can...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Polychrome Papier-mâché Madonna and Child
Located in Queens, NY
Polychrome and gilt papier-mâché Religious Madonna and child depicting the Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria. Figures stand on a gilt rectangular base with painted description by the a...
Category
17th Century Mexican Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Black Coral Sea Fan Sculpture~ Napoleon III Bronze Doré Fragment
Located in Houston, TX
A lacey black coral sea fan embellished mounted on a 19th-Century French Napoleon III bronze doré fragment. This is a lovely objet d'art to add to your collection or cabinet.
Duri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Coral, Bronze
Red Coral Sculpture~ Napoleon III Bronze Doré Fragment
Located in Houston, TX
Red coral mounted on a 19th-Century French bronze doré fragment. This is a lovely objet d'art to add to your collection or cabinet.
During the Renaissance, Cabinets of Art and Curio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Coral, Bronze
Luxury Savonnerie Wool Black / Black Area Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Based on an original Asmara painting by Elizabeth Moisan inspired by a 14th century Tuscan villa. Yellow-green leaves and flowers, in shades of garnet, r...
Category
2010s Chinese Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wool
18th Century Italian Walnut Desk and Three Chairs
Located in Hixson, TN
A marvelous 18th century Italian writing table with the three chairs from Florence, Italy. This desk is an example of country Italian furniture. Simple but elegant. Strong but utilit...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
$14,500 / set
Pair of English Renaissance Tapestry Portraits
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of English Renaissance style tapestry portraits of a nobleman and lady both wearing large white lace collars in gilt frames (19th Cent)
Category
19th Century British Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Fabric
$6,000 / set
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 Furniture
Materials
Iron
Italian Renaissance Style Soapstone Carvings
Located in Queens, NY
4 Italian Renaissance style (19th Century) carved soapstone wall plaques of Medieval scenes under glass in black frames.
Category
19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Soapstone
$3,200 / set
Antique French Paris Porcelain Figural Red Hand Painted Small Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Paris Porcelain Figural Hand Painted Small Red Table Lamp. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 22.5" H (to finial) x 15" H (to light socket) x 4.5" W x 4.5" D. (Lo...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of 3 Italian Renaissance Celestial Lithographs of the Universe
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 3 Italian Renaissance framed celestial lithographs featuring early beliefs of the solar system (PRICED AS SET) (Available individually...
Category
20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Paper
19th C Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Figural Needlepoint Throne Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th C Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Figural Needlepoint Throne Arm Chair. Item features figural needlepoint back and seat, flower and scroll work carved frame, tall stately back...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Italian Giltwood Standing Floor Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
The vintage classical style Italian painted and giltwood floor lamp has a red undertones. The lamp is wired and takes a single bulb.
The dimensions provided are for the lamp itself....
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Italian Renaissance Star of David Book Stand
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style rass filigree religious book stand with Star of David and 7 candleholders (19th Cent.)
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Brass
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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