Renaissance Furniture

An elegant and large-sized Italian Renaissance-style two-tier chandelier. This vintage painted iron chandelier from Italy has a beautifully adorn central column body with two tiers of scrolling acanthus leaf designed arms (nine in total) curling outwardly about the perimeter, each supporting an acorn with crown bobèche with candle sleeve set within their center. A large acorn finial completes the look at bottom. The iron has a deep red and gold/bronze color palette throughout. The light fixture has been re-wired for the US. This Italian Renaissance style chandelier...

A very large 19th century twin handled maiolica vase in the form of a wine krater. The exquisite hand painted decoration includes two central cartouches, one depicting Bacchus and Ar...

A sumptuous pair of seventeenth century Italian walnut chairs, the backs surmounted by carved and gilt finials with red velvet seats and backs, wit...

This table is a truly exceptional piece of antique Italian furniture. The item has been attributed to the Vatican Mosaic Workshop (opened 1727). This studio was made up of a collecti...

The quality of these exhuberant backstools demonstrate why Italian Renaissance furniture was as highly prized as old-master paintings. Th...

A very rare - finest quality - mid 16th century Italian Renaissance engraving (after Raphael) by an anonymous pupil of MARCANTONIO RAIMONDI (1480-...

This elegant sculpture portrays a horseman in the Florentine Renaissance style, inspired by the great equestrian monuments that once adorned Italian piazzas. The finely cast rider, f...

2 Italian Venetian Murano (modern) rectangular mirrors with applied glass spindles, flowers & panels with etched basket with flowers & scroll design (PRICED EACH)

Italian Early 17th Century Painted Renaissance Cassone. Charming, painted cassone with a lift top, the rounded front decorated with pastoral scenes, ni...

Beautiful antique Italian solid walnut side table with hexagonal beveled edges top standing on three carved legs and various gilt decors. This Italian walnut side table with the rich...

2 Italian Murano rectangular wall mirrors with cut out top corners and a frame composed of 3 narrow panels of etched floral & scroll design beveled glass (PRICED EACH)

Exceptional 16th-century Italian Renaissance walnut table, known as a "tavolo ad asso di coppe" (meaning "table with an ace"). This unique table features a superb base with a central...

A Rare Italian White Marble Relief of "Young Saint John the Baptist" circa 1860 after Desiderio Da Settignano. The original pietra serena relief by Desiderio Da Settignano, is in ...

Italian Renaissance casket. The casket with raised lid all carved with Cherubs on the front and back panel. Original polychrome

Large Italian Aretini Pottery Vase, Hand-Painted Red Gold Relief Décor, Arezzo, Mid-20th Century A striking hand-thrown and hand-painted Italian Aretini pottery vase from Arez...

Veneto- Saracenic candlestick Engraved bronze 15th century 12,5 x 6,2 cm This rare candlestick exemplify exquisite craftsmanship, featuring a bell-shaped base with a flared foot ado...

Renaissance Winged Cherub Relief
Florence, Second Half of the 15th Century
Stone with traces of polychromy Provenance: Important private collection, Northern Italy This exceptional...

Attributed to Domenico di Paris, also called Domenico del Cavallo ( Monselice, documented in Ferrara between 1442 and 1501) Madonna and The Child Polychromed and gilded Stucco 47,5 ...

Giorgio Salimbeni Gold-Plated Sterling Silver and Enamel Photo Frame, Florence, 1970 Elegant rectangular photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver, gold plated, and richly decorated wi...

Elegant small sideboard in solid walnut, carved and dark patinated. The piece is distinguished by its small bracket feet and the classic period-style ashlar work beneath the top. The...

Italian Renaissance style (17th Century and Later) walnut cabinet on stand with 2 grill doors above a frieze drawer & trestle supports.

Veneto- Saracenic candlestick Engraved bronze 15th century 13 x 8,5 cm This rare candlestick exemplify exquisite craftsmanship, featuring a bell-shaped base with a flared foot adorn...

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).

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...

Label mentioning “I.R. Scuola, Sezione Intarsio e Intaglio, Cortina d’Ampezzo, n°146” Exceptional Venetian Renaissance style center table. The top and the frieze opening with four...

A colorful jewel toned polychrome majolica platter decorated with various embossed fruits such as peaches, grapes, tomatoes, pears and various green foliage. It has been hand painted...

A beautiful Italian Turn of the Century Renaissance st. Wrought Iron and glass lantern. The hexagonal lantern is centered by a most decorative and impressive scrolled movements with ...

PAIR of Italian Venetian style wall sconces with three arms, a gilt metal scroll design, and beaded crystal frame with crystal pendants and swags (PRICED AS PAIR) Good condition con...

A handsome and most unique Italian 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Iron and Gilt chandelier. This wonderfully decorative four arm chandelier is centered at the bottom by a lar...

A heavily carved Italian stone fireplace. The frieze with heraldic lion juxtaposed by winged figures, birds and foliage, the jambs with putti, ...

Italian Florence Renaissance chandelier with five lights in gilt metal and green lacquered wood. The Fixture requires 5 European E14 candelabra bulbs, each bulb up to 60 watts. Found...

Italian Renaissance sacristy cabinet / buffet in walnut early 17th century probably from Venice Superb and rare sacristy credenza composed of 10 drawers and two doors. T he large dra...

Italian Venetian Murano (modern) rectangular wall mirrors with etched scroll design glass frames with a narrow mirrored inside border. (SEGUSO) (NOTE: 2 similar: VTP1691)

This antique Italian embroidered panel is a finely handwoven work in wool, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and decorative richness. Likely dating from the 18th century, the vert...

AFTER A MODEL BY GIAMBOLOGNA (1529–1608)
 Pacing Bull
17th century
 Bronze, on an ebonised wood base H totale 15 x L 11,5 x P 8,2 cm Since antiquity, the bull has been venerated as ...

An 18th-century Italian Renaissance oil painting of Our Lady of Peace, depicting Mary in red and green robes holding the Christ Child and a white dove. Against a dark, atmospheric ba...

Extremely large, hand molded, painted, and majolica-glazed, relief sculpture "Tondo" (meaning "art in the round") after famed Renaissance artist, Andrea della Robbia...

we have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights, use the contact dealer button to ask us, we might have it in our store we also have our own line of wrought iron reproduction sconces and chandeliers or we could do your own design A very nice and elegant Italian wrought iron lantern...

A glorious pair of Italian giltwood altar candlesticks from the 1500’s; equally impressive is that this hand-carved pair have stayed together for over 400 years. Gold and silver gilt...

A 1840s French Italian Renaissance Savonarola chair crafted in oak and distinguished by its sculptural, X-form silhouette. This hi...

A set of three hand painted wooden plaques, each featuring a religious portrait within a decorative frame. The center panel is a portrait of a man with shoulder length hair and a be...

Italian (1890) Venetian Murano clear glass goblet with an aqua blue and pink colored glass open design pedestal center and an aqua blue rim to top and base.

Italian Table in Ebonized Wood and Engraved Inlays 19th Century Milan-Italy rectangular in shape, opening to a drawer, with arabesque decoration of stylized foliage, chimera and vase...

Pair of Italian Renaissance style (19th century) walnut turned column back benches with carved scroll arms.

Beautiful set of 4 antique Italian solid walnut side tables or stools with squared and beveled seat or top standing on four beautifully carved legs. This Italian walnut stools or sid...

Italian Renaissance style plaster mouth detail of Michelangelo\'s David statue

Rare Bronzes Depicting two Figures in Turkish Attire Possibly Suleiman the Magnificent at two different ages bronzes, alabaster bases Venice, early 17th century 19,5 x 6 x 5 cm These two rare bronze statuettes represent two figures dressed in elaborate "Turkish" attire. They are mounted on alabaster bases with bronze reliefs—one featuring the winged lion of Venice, and the other possibly symbolizing Turkey with a wolf depiction. One figure wears a grand külah, a spherical turban with a cone top, signifying royal authority, while the other has a wrapped turban, denoting rank and religious identity. Their garments are richly detailed with intricate engravings, suggesting luxurious fabrics of the Ottoman court. The statuettes may represent Suleiman the Magnificent at two different stages of life, as both young and old. The sultan depicted alongside the winged lion corresponds to a description from a Venetian delegate in 1534, when Suleiman was 43. At that time, he had conquered Iraq from the Safavids and achieved a decisive victory over the Papal fleet at the Battle of Preveza. He was described as having large eyes, an aquiline nose, and long red mustaches—traits visible in Cristofano dell'Altissimo’s portrait of Suleiman in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. Unlike Mehmed II, who commissioned portraits by European artists for diplomatic purposes, Suleiman did not directly order such representations. Instead, his likeness spread through works by artists like Albrecht Dürer, based on sketches made by diplomats. Following his capture of Belgrade in 1521, his victory over Hungary in 1526, and his siege of Vienna...

Renaissance style figure of a pilgrim with a small dog. Continental hammered, repouusse and incised copper, circa 1860.

19th C. bas-relief panel which is a type of sculpture where the design in only slightly raised from the background surface, creating a shallow, low-relief effect. The relief depicts...

A pair of 16th Century Italian wood carved figures of Saint Ambrose Archbishop of Milan and Saint Augustine Bishop of Hippo, two of the four original Doc...

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...

Conceptual Italian center table of striking timeless design. The massive oval top supported by four bold columnar legs joined by conforming oval stretcher. A rare piece of early 17th century furniture.

Agnolo di Polo (Firenze 1470 - Arezzo 1528) Saint Nicholas of Tolentino Around 1510-1520 Painted and gilded terracotta 55.5 x 24 x 16.5 cm San Nicholas de Tolentino is represe...

Cercle of Jacopo della Pila (Lombard, in Naples 1471-1502) Marble relief depicting a winged Cherub Naples, second half of15th century 40 x 57 x 12 cm Exquisitely carved, this relief portrays a winged cherub with cascading hair and delicate features. The cherub's plump, smooth countenance, rounded cheeks, outlined lips, and finely drawn nose emanate a sense of tenderness. The quadrangular module, is adorned with a carved frame. The relief ascends gradually, transitioning from the low relief of the wings to the high relief of the head. The rectangular frame and the subtly curved form of the artwork suggest that the relief likely adorned the upper part of an arch or a vaulted chapel. The type is that of the perspective room with a coffered ceiling decorated with figures of winged cherubs, which is found in various Neapolitan chapels of the 15th century. Coffered ceilings attest to the recovery of antiquity and the search for luxury in Renaissance architecture, first in Florence, then in Rome and Naples. The majority of the numerous family chapels and tombs built during the late fifteenth century in south of Italy employ the new formal vocabulary of the Florentine Renaissance in a self-confident manner that permitted a broad spectrum of variations. The escalating admiration for the classical world, coupled with the development of perspective, significantly contributed to the Renaissance endorsement of coffered ceilings. This artistic and constructive device drew inspiration from the intricate marble patterns observed in historical landmarks such as the Arch of Titus, the Temple of Vesta in Tivoli, the Pantheon, and the Basilica of Maxentius. A distilled product of both mathematical and artistic cultures, deeply scrutinizing the ancient world, the coffered ceiling plays a vital role in the perspective construction of space with its regular and directional geometry. The motif of the coffered ceiling decorated with cherubs in relief was introduced in Naples by Francesco Laurana in the plastic decoration of the Arch of Castelnuovo. Laurana's impact on the art scene in the south of Italy was profound. The introduction of the winged cherub into the region's artistic vocabulary bridged the gap between the classical and the contemporary, creating a synthesis that resonated with both aesthetic and spiritual sensibilities. His influence extended beyond the immediate visual appeal, shaping the cultural identity of the Renaissance in southern Italy. Although the plastic decoration of the Arch of Castelnuovo cannot certainly be ascribed to a mature Renaissance style, it was precisely on this occasion that the sculptors who worked there could get to know and export throughout the Italian peninsula that type of "Florentine classicism" which, even in the 15th century Naples, was conditioned by the Burgundian culture imported into the Kingdom by Alfonso of Aragon himself, with artists called from Spain and Northern Europe. The coffered ceiling, with its geometric patterns and Laurana's winged cherubs nestled within, became a symbol of refinement and cultural sophistication. The relief sculptures, carefully integrated into the overall design, transformed the ceiling into a celestial realm, inviting viewers to contemplate the divine while immersed in the grandeur of the Renaissance space. Similar winged cherubs appears also in the Naples cathedral. Within the renowned Succorpo Chapel, a mesmerizing marble coffered ceiling adorned with cherubs epitomizes the splendor of the Neapolitan Renaissance. The interplay of light and shadow on the textured surface of the marble coffered ceiling introduces an ethereal dimension, providing an immersive visual experience for observers. The geometric precision and the repeated patterns, reminiscent of classical motifs, establish a sense of harmony and balance that has become the hallmark of the Neapolitan interpretation of Florentine Renaissance aesthetics. Although probably intended to be admired from a distance, this cherub is intricately detailed and exquisitely rendered: the face and hair are elegantly outlined and the feathers are textured through juxtaposed lines. The marble, both figurative and decorative, adheres to the principles of balance and restrained ornamentation typical of the « Florentine Classicism ». Harmonious shapes and gracefully orchestrated curves , rooted in the classical repertoire, converge to evoke a sense of ethereal beauty. The surface displays the masterful use of a chisel to intricately carve the feathers and facial features, creating an almost abstract quality. This work is a testament to a sculptor of great skill and rich figurative knowledge, seamlessly blending classical firmness in contours with a refined treatment of the marble's surface. The combination of tradition and innovation point to a stylistic idiom from Lombardy, in particular we can find some comparaisons with the works of Jacopo della Pila, sculptor of Lombard origin working in Naples in the second half of the 15th century. He is documented there between 1471 and 1502, and is a protagonist of the Aragon Renaissance in the second half of the Quattrocento, together with the other great Northern sculptor active in the kingdom, Domenico Gagini. the first commission he received dates back to August 9, 1471, when Jacopo publicly committed to sculpting the funerary monument of Archbishop Nicola Piscicelli to be placed in the Cathedral of Salerno. The last known work is an altar ordered on July 29, 1502, by the noble Jacopo Rocco for the church of San Lorenzo Maggiore in Naples. Between these two chronological extremes (1471-1502), we must place the fervent activity of the artist, who had trained in Rome, perhaps under the guidance of Paolo Romano but also engaged in dialogue with other major artists of the city, especially Isaia da Pisa. He enriched his experience in Naples, initially drawing inspiration from the works of Domenico Gagini and later from the Tuscan masterpieces of Antonio Rossellino and Benedetto da Maiano destined for the church of Santa Maria di Monteoliveto. Jacopo della Pila's artistic personality is thus based on a complex interplay of influences, contributing to the definition of a highly personal style. Close comparaison can be made between our cherub and the winged angels reliefs...

19th century Renaissance marble relief. The relief is carved to the Renaissance taste and is in very good condition. It is framed in a later frame ...

Pair of richly hand-carved walnut armchairs with faces and foliate details.

Pair of 16th Century Italian carved polychromed angelic sculptures.

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...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of vintage Tarocco Alberto di Giorgio tallboy chests of drawers with Walnut frames, Rosewo...

Constructed in walnut, richly and finely carved, rising from a serpentine base supported by shaped and scrolled feet, with an spread wing eagle, with one talon aloft, holding a shiel...