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
Renaissance-style armour, Spain, circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Renaissance-style armour, Spain, circa 1880
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A remarkable pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze and ormolu lamps. Each lamp is raised by an elegant circular base with three fine seashell shaped supports a...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Renaissance Carved French Oak Panel
Located in Denton, TX
Weathered Renaissance carved oak panel, originally from a piece of furniture.
Category
17th Century European Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 1900s Antique, Italian Renaissance Style, Carved, Walnut, Bachelor
s Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Handsome Antique Bachelor's Chest, Italian Renaissance Style, Carved, Walnut, Early 1900s, 20th Century!!
This antique bachelor's chest is a stunning piece of furniture that will ad...
Category
20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th C. Renaissance Wrought Iron Curule Savonarola Carpet Sling Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th Century Hand Wrought Iron Renaissance Savonarola Carpet Sling Curule Side Chair. Item features a hand wrought iron folding frame, desirable weathered finish, carpet "sling" seat...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Louis XIV Fruitwood Casket, Attributed to César Bagard
By Cesar Bagard
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Carved overall with arabesques and scrolls, the lid centering a crowned armorial.
César Bagard was born in Nancy in 1620. Most of the work known to have been carved by him was comp...
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Antique 19th C Spanish Renaissance Carved Oak Wood 2 Drawer Library Table Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C. Spanish Renaissance Carved Oak Wood 2 Drawer Library Table Writing Desk. Item features a scrolling cast iron stretcher base, 2 drawers (locks removed), carved paw fee...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Glass, Oak
17th Century Architectural Monumental Italian Corinthian Columns on Pedestals
Located in Dallas, TX
Sold as a PAIR.
Over three centuries in age and hailing from Italy, this exquisite pair of Corinthian columns has been handcrafted and conscientiously rendered as pure representation...
Category
Late 17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Italian Renaissance Style
19th-20th Century
Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style (19th-20th century) wrought iron chandelier with six scroll arm emanating from a filigree oval centre.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Bronze Side Table with Mythological Figures
Black Marble Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A bronze style side table from the mid-20th century with black marble top. Created with the traditional technique of the lost-wax (à la cire perdue) that allows for great precision a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Library in the neo-renaissance style, circa 1890.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Library in the neo-renaissance style, circa 1890.
Very good condition.
Wood: oak
dimensions: height 253 cm width 165 cm depth 56 cm
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Oak, Glass
Beautiful Portuguese Drawer 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PORTUGUESE COMMODE 18th century.
In mahogany wood with two drawers and three large drawers.
Dim.: 100 x 123 x 64 cm.
Good conditions.
Category
18th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$5,386 / item
A Greek Crucifix painted in the Renaissance style.
Located in PARIS, FR
The crucifix painted in the Renaissance style.
Tempera on wood
Inscription: INBI
In the Eastern Church where Greek is the main liturgical language, one would find “INBI” for Ἰησοῦς ὁ...
Category
Early 19th Century Greek Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
Octagonal Italian Pietre Dure Semiprecious Hardstone Inlay White Marble Tabletop
Located in Marbella, ES
Octagonal Italian Pietre Dure semiprecious hardstone inlay white marble tabletop.
Geometric flower patters handcrafted using semiprecious hard-sto...
Category
Late 20th Century Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Marble
English Renaissance Style Oak 3-Fold Screen with Inlaid Design
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance style (19th Century) oak 3 fold screen with diamond inlaid design.
Category
19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Oak
English Renaissance Carved Man Shelf
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance style carved stripped wood wall shelf with head of bearded man wearing crown (19/20th Cent.)
Category
19th Century British Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
Carved sideboard, France, ca. 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Carved sideboard, France, ca. 1880.
Very good condition.
Wood: walnut
Dimensions: height: 220 cm width: 140 cm depth: 62 cm
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Glass
Cassone Marriage Chest Italian Marquetry Coat of Arms Gilded Renaissance L73.5"
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A late-16th Century, Museum Quality, Italian Walnut & Fruitwood Marquetry Marriage Chest with a Coat of Arms & Retaining Traces of the Original Gilded Decoration
- Exceptionally rar...
Category
16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
16th C. Hand Carved Capital Stone Base Architectural Element Sculpture Pedestal
Located in West Hollywood, CA
16th C. Hand Carved Capital Stone Base Architectural Element Sculpture Pedestal. Very rare 16th Century Renaissance corner Capital . Hand carved limestone Chapiteau Capital from a Cloister in France . From an ornamental point of view , it is the coronation , the upper part of a post or a column or pilaster pillar . A beautiful Architectural element garden ornament .
It can used as a Base for a coffee glass table , or as a side table for drinks or to mount books. A stunning Fragments to be used as stand for a sculpture . Use it as a pedestal or as a mounted decorative object. In an entryway a bathroom a living room , in an office , it will create an incredible focal point . It can make a beautiful base for a floor lamp by a leather reading chair...
Category
16th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Stone, Limestone
2 Similar Italian Renaissance Walnut Sgabelli Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
2 Similar Italian Renaissance style (17th Cent) walnut straight 4 legged sgabelli with V cut on back (PRICED EACH)(one with incised cross)
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of rare statues , Noah and King David, Flanders, early 16th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Noah and King David, Flanders, early 16th century
Rare wood carvings in the round of Noah holding the Ark and King David holding his lyre. Noah, a biblical figure, is the tenth and l...
Category
16th Century Belgian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
Italian Renaissance Bird and Egg Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style (20th Century) shield form wall plaque with a bird and egg having a red background.
Category
20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Paint
Renaissance grotesque in the shape of a half-moon - France, 17th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Large grotesque in the shape of a half-moon
On a posterior cement base
Limestone
France, 17th century
72 x 42 x 51 cm
Category
17th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Italian Renaissance Oak Foot Stool
Located in Queens, NY
2 Italian Renaissance style oak rectangular foot stools with cane seat (priced each) (20th Cent.).
Category
20th Century French Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Oak
$550 / item
Circa 1870 Louis XV Renaissance Style Walnut Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Circa 1870 Louis XV Renaissance Style Walnut Armchairs. These marvelous chairs feature high carved backs with intricate hand-carved ornamentation of interlaced foliage and an...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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 Furniture
Materials
Metal
French 19th-Century Framed Lithograph of Wandering Musicians
Located in Queens, NY
French 19th-century framed lithograph of wandering musicians in Renaissance attire performing on Parisian streets in a wooden black and silver frame (Similar group of prints NWL6152A...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
French 19th-Century Framed Lithograph of a Lady of the Chateau and Her Page
Located in Queens, NY
French 19th-century framed lithograph of a lady of the chateau and her page in Renaissance attire reading a message in a wooden black and silver frame (Similar group of prints NWL615...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Italian Renaissance Style Wrought Iron Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style (19/20th Century) black painted wrought iron wall sconce with four lights (three upward oriented and one downward oriented) with decorative dragon head and ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Down
French 19th-Century Framed Lithograph of Charles d
Amboise, Lord of Chaumont
Located in Queens, NY
French 19th-century framed lithograph of Charles d\'Amboise, Lord of Chaumont in military-civilian Renaissance attire in a wooden black and silver frame (Similar group of prints NWL6...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
French Framed Lithograph of a Parisian Noble Family and Architect
Located in Queens, NY
French 19th-century framed lithograph of a Parisian noble family and their architect in Byzantine attire discussing architectural ground plans in a wooden black and silver frame (Sim...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
French 19th-Century Framed Lithograph of a Musician
Early Renaissance Attire
Located in Queens, NY
French 19th-Century framed lithograph of a musician and a fool in early Renaissance attire performing on Parisian streets in a wooden black and silver frame (Similar group of prints ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
French 19th-Century Framed Lithograph of a Parisian Noble Lady
Located in Queens, NY
French 19th-century framed lithograph of a Parisian noble lady in Renaissance attire going to Mass in a wooden black and silver frame (Similar group of prints NWL6152A-J)
Good condi...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
French 19th-Century Framed Lithograph of King Henry III in Renaissance Attire
Located in Queens, NY
French 19th-Century framed lithograph of King Henry III of France with his companions in leisure in Renaissance attire in a wooden black and silver frame (Similar group of prints NWL...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
French Framed Lithograph of a Falconer of the House of François I
Located in Queens, NY
French 19th-century framed lithograph of a falconer of the house of François I in Renaissance attire traversing in a wooden black and silver frame (Similar group of prints NWL6152A-J...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Italian Renaissance Celestial Map
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style framed print of celestial map depicting stars and heavens (dated 1700 and inscribed Marco Bembo)
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
English Renaissance Style Powder Horn
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance style (18th Cent) animal horn and brass powder horn
Category
18th Century British Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Brass
English Renaissance Style Pewter Chalice
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance-style (19th Century) pewter chalice with scene in relief and eagle on lid.
Category
19th Century British Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Pewter
Italian Renaissance Style Silver Plate Chalice
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance-style (18/19th Century) silver plate chalice with 6 cupid heads at base.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Italian Renaissance Bearded Notable Portrait
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style portrait of a bearded notable wearing laurel wreath within a gilt wood frame. (18/19th Cent)
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Pair of Spanish Renaissance Altar Candlesticks
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Spanish Renaissance-style (19th Century) style silver plate fluted column altar sticks on tripod base (PRICED AS PAIR)
There one missing pricket spike. Base 8" x 8" x 8".
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture
$2,100 / set
Antique Painted Table Coffer, Dated 1915
Located in Dallas, TX
A rather unique painted chest from Europe, this table coffer was commissioned in 1915. The right side (when viewing from the front) is dated, with the numbers flanking a springing ra...
Category
Early 20th Century European Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Hand Carved Stone Column Base Pedestal Sculpture Doorstop Decorative Element LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand Carved Stone Column Base pedestal Sculpture Doorstop Decorative Element LA . Nicely hand carved 17th century Renaissance stone column base appli...
Category
17th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Stone
Sèvres Porcelain Painting of Raphael
s Madonna by Marcel Prunier
Located in Lisbon, PT
This enamelled porcelain painting, inspired by Raphael’s iconic Madonna of the Chair (c. 1513), beautifully portrays the Christ Child embraced by Mary, with John the Baptist gazing r...
Category
20th Century French Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Scrap Wood
$1,855 Sale Price
28% Off
Renaissance Revival st. Grand Tour Period patinated Bronze floor lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A exceptional and extremely high quality French 19th century Renaissance Revival st. Grand Tour Period patinated Bronze floor lamp. This richly detailed Torchière lamp is raised on a...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Bolognese School of the 16th Century - Mummy of Saint Catherine of Bologna
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Bolognese School of the 16th Century
Mummy of Saint Catherine of Bologna
Oil on Panel
20,5 x 7 x 0,8 cm
This rare painting depicts Saint Catherine of Bologna as a mummy, housed in a ...
Category
16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
$3,351 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Italian Painted Corner Cabinet Depicting Saint John the Baptist
Located in Dallas, TX
This colorful antique encoignure was created in Italy circa 1780. The triangular corner cabinet, which may also hang on a wall, features two bowed front doors hand-painted with a dra...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wood
Italian Renaissance Walnut Sgabelli
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 Italian Renaissance style (19th Cent) walnut sgabelli with 4 turned legs and double-eagle back.
There are scratches on the seat.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$6,000 / set
Antique Italian Renaissance 109" Tall Carved Wood Gothic Cupboard Hutch Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote.
Antique Italian Renaissance 109" Tall Carved Wood Gothic Cupboard Hutch Cabinet. Item...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Glass, Pine
English Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Door
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance style (19/20th Century) large provincial oak door with carved heads and wrought iron nail heads and linen fold design.
Category
19th Century English Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
English Renaissance Red Velvet Side Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance style oak carved side chair with a square back and stretcher with red velvet upholstered seat and back
Category
20th Century British Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Oak
Italian Renaissance Walnut Throne Style Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance walnut throne style armchair with gilt carved ears on back and Fortuny upholstered seat and back with large metal nail heads (replaced side rails).
Category
20th Century Italian Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of English Renaissance Style Gilt Metal and Fruitwood Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Renaissance-style (19/20th Century) gilt metal and carved fruitwood wall sconces with 2 arms and helmet design. (PRICED AS PAIR).
Category
19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Metal
Table with four chairs, Renaissance style, Germany, circa 1870
Located in Chorzów, PL
The antique set of chairs and a table in the Renaissance style were made of oak wood in the second half of the 19th century. Seats and backrests of chairs upholstered with fabric, wo...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Italian Renaissance Style Framed Print Of A Celestial Map
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style framed print of a celestial map depicting the beliefs of the Earth is the center of the universe with the Sun and planet rotating around
Category
20th Century Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Renaissance Style Smoking Stand
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style metal smoking stand on 3 cross legs and armor helmet top (19th/20th Century).
Category
20th Century Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Metal
Faience jewelry box
Located in
S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Faience or majolica (jewelry?) box on claw legs. Decorated and sculptured with lions and griffin in typical faience colors. On the lid is a naked lady.
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Faience
Renaissance Style Mirror, Marble Dust Patina, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Renaissance style mirror in marble dust.
The rectangular mirror with semicircular curvature in its upper part has been highlighted following these same lines with a frame finished i...
Category
20th Century European Renaissance Furniture
Materials
Other
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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