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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
Italian 19th Century Renaissance St. Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and very unique Italian 19th century Renaissance st. wrought iron chandelier. The four arm chandelier displays eight impressive spikes with a beautiful pierced central cur...
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian 19th Century Renaissance St. Wrought Iron Chandelier
Italian 19th Century Renaissance St. Wrought Iron Chandelier

Italian 19th Century Renaissance St. Wrought Iron Chandelier

$14,200
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and extremely decorative pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. ormolu and silvered bronze lamps. Each lamp is raised by four fine circular mottled feet below handsom...
Category

19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Lamps
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Lamps

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Lamps

$15,200 / set
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze, Ormolu, and Marble Tazzas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze, ormolu Rouge Griotte, and Black Belgian marble tazzas. Each tazza is raised by a circular black Belgian marble ba...
Category

19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze, Ormolu, and Marble Tazzas
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze, Ormolu, and Marble Tazzas

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze, Ormolu, and Marble Tazzas

$7,600 / set
French 17th Century Renaissance Period Pierre De Bourgogne Fireplace Mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional French 17th century Renaissance period solid Pierre de Bourgogne fireplace mantel, circa 1650. The mantel is raised by two elegant j...
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17th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Stone

French 17th Century Renaissance Period Pierre De Bourgogne Fireplace Mantel
French 17th Century Renaissance Period Pierre De Bourgogne Fireplace Mantel

French 17th Century Renaissance Period Pierre De Bourgogne Fireplace Mantel

$44,500
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu and Marble Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. Ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble candelabras. Each most elegant two arm candelabra is raised by a circular Roug...
Category

19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu and Marble Candelabras
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu and Marble Candelabras

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu and Marble Candelabras

$5,100 / set
Pair of French 19th Century Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Lamps, signed Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. Patinated Bronze, Ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble candelabra lamps, signed Barbedienne. Each exceptional elect...
Category

19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Lamps, signed Barbedienne
Pair of French 19th Century Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Lamps, signed Barbedienne

Pair of French 19th Century Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Lamps, signed Barbedienne

$19,800 / set
Italian 19th Century Renaissance Style Patinated Bronze Tall Tazza
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An outstanding Italian 19th century Renaissance style patinated bronze tall tazza. The tazza is raised by a tripod-style base with S scrolled legs decorated...
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Italian 19th Century Renaissance Style Patinated Bronze Tall Tazza
Italian 19th Century Renaissance Style Patinated Bronze Tall Tazza

Italian 19th Century Renaissance Style Patinated Bronze Tall Tazza

$10,800
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Walnut and Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. walnut and giltwood armchairs. Each chair is raised by elegant circular tapered turned legs with fine bun feet and connected by...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Giltwood

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Walnut and Giltwood Armchairs
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Walnut and Giltwood Armchairs

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Walnut and Giltwood Armchairs

$10,500 / set
French 19th century Renaissance st. Ormolu and Glass lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most charming French 19th century Renaissance st. Ormolu and Glass lantern. This stunning lantern is centered by a most decorative pierced bottom inverted finial. Four...
Category

19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th century Renaissance st. Ormolu and Glass lantern
French 19th century Renaissance st. Ormolu and Glass lantern

French 19th century Renaissance st. Ormolu and Glass lantern

$8,600
Luxury Savonnerie Wool Ivory / Ivory Area Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Based on an original Asmara painting inspired by a Tuscan Hillside covered with olive groves, cypresses, wildflowers and goldenrod bushes. This handmade cut and loop pile rug...
Category

2010s Chinese Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Wool

Luxury Savonnerie Wool Ivory / Ivory Area Rug
Luxury Savonnerie Wool Ivory / Ivory Area Rug

Luxury Savonnerie Wool Ivory / Ivory Area Rug

$1,700
French 19th Century Renaissance Style Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Renaissance st. four arm, ten light, ormolu, silvered bronze and frosted glass chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a striking circular fitted fro...
Category

19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Renaissance Style Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Chandelier
French 19th Century Renaissance Style Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Chandelier

French 19th Century Renaissance Style Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Chandelier

$19,800
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Marble and Ormolu Lamps
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely decorative and handsome true pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. marble and ormolu lamps signed "F. Barbedienne Paris & F. Levillain". Raised on a mottled Rouge ...
Category

19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Marble and Ormolu Lamps
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Marble and Ormolu Lamps

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Marble and Ormolu Lamps

$16,800 / set
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Two Arm Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of French 19th century Renaissance two arm ormolu sconces. Each sconce is centered by a finely chased bottom acorn finial. At the center is a handsome and detailed be...
Category

19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Two Arm Ormolu Sconces
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Two Arm Ormolu Sconces

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Two Arm Ormolu Sconces

$9,800 / set
21st Century Recreation of an 18th Century Verdure Style Tapestry
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A graceful verdure style tapestry in the style of those woven in the 18th century at Aubusson, one of the chief tapestry weaving towns in 18th century France. This landscape scene is...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Wool

21st Century Recreation of an 18th Century Verdure Style Tapestry
21st Century Recreation of an 18th Century Verdure Style Tapestry

21st Century Recreation of an 18th Century Verdure Style Tapestry

$7,500
Fireback from 1561 with the Alliance Arms of Jacques De Tige and Blanche De Vill
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Fireback from 1561 with the coat of arms of Jacques de Tige, son of Gobert de Tige and Catherine de Serainchamps, and Blanche de Villelongue, daughter of Jean de Villelongue and Clau...
Category

16th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Iron

Fireback from 1561 with the Alliance Arms of Jacques De Tige and Blanche De Vill
Fireback from 1561 with the Alliance Arms of Jacques De Tige and Blanche De Vill

Fireback from 1561 with the Alliance Arms of Jacques De Tige and Blanche De Vill

$6,926
Sir Robert Naunton Stipple Engraving
By Robert Cooper
Located in Chonburi, TH
This antique engraving of Sir Robert Naunton, created by Robert Cooper from England, showcases the meticulous stipple engraving technique. Produced in 1814, this piece is in excellen...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Paper

Sir Robert Naunton Stipple Engraving
Sir Robert Naunton Stipple Engraving

Sir Robert Naunton Stipple Engraving

$267 Sale Price
32% Off
18th Century Venetian Bronze Figural Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Patinated bronze urn-shaped inkwell rests on three winged-horses evoking movement and action. The body of the inkwell is decorated with faces among garlands and the lid is topped by a seated putti holding fruitVenetian patinated bronze figural inkwell...
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Venetian Bronze Figural Inkwell
18th Century Venetian Bronze Figural Inkwell

18th Century Venetian Bronze Figural Inkwell

$3,200
World s Columbian exhibition 1893 - Painting of Evariste Luminais
Located in PAU, FR
Evariste Vital Luminais (1821 - 1896) "Hunters of the 16th century" Imposing Oil on canvas signed lower left Numerous exhibition labels including the Universal Exhibition in Chicag...
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1890s French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Canvas

World s Columbian exhibition 1893 - Painting of Evariste Luminais
World s Columbian exhibition 1893 - Painting of Evariste Luminais

World s Columbian exhibition 1893 - Painting of Evariste Luminais

$28,661 Sale Price
60% Off
Michelangelo Prèt-a-Porter Ceramic Sculptural Ring Contemporary
By Andrea Salvatori
Located in London, GB
"Michelangelo prèt-a-porter " - Unique piece, 2017 glazed earthenware A RING THING collection A small chair, a miniature moon, a Philipp Stark's squeezer or the anatomical detail...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Michelangelo Prèt-a-Porter Ceramic Sculptural Ring Contemporary
Michelangelo Prèt-a-Porter Ceramic Sculptural Ring Contemporary

Michelangelo Prèt-a-Porter Ceramic Sculptural Ring Contemporary

$2,730
K-OVER Champagne, BATTAGLIA DI CASCINA, silver 999/°°, Italy
By Lorenzo Foglia
Located in Firenze, IT
BATTLE OF CASCINA : Our K-OVERs, are alternatives to the champagne bucket and the more common glacette. The precious metal that holds the bottle is coated internally with a thermal...
Category

2010s Italian Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Silver

K-OVER Champagne, BATTAGLIA DI CASCINA, silver 999/°°, Italy
K-OVER Champagne, BATTAGLIA DI CASCINA, silver 999/°°, Italy

K-OVER Champagne, BATTAGLIA DI CASCINA, silver 999/°°, Italy

$15,731
Christopher Draghi, "Ercole e il Centauro" C-Print
Located in Hudson, NY
The Christopher Draghi limited edition C-Print, shown here, was taken in 2007. Titled, "Ercole e il Centauro," Each print is signed and dated by the photographer. Measure...
Category

2010s American Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

Christopher Draghi, "Ercole e il Centauro" C-Print
Christopher Draghi, "Ercole e il Centauro" C-Print

Christopher Draghi, "Ercole e il Centauro" C-Print

$2,400
Christopher Draghi, "Armor 29" C-Print
Located in Hudson, NY
The Christopher Draghi limited edition C-Print, shown here, was taken in 2011. Titled, "Armor 29," Each print comes with a 1.5cm white border and is signed and dated by the photogr...
Category

2010s American Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

Christopher Draghi, "Armor 29" C-Print
Christopher Draghi, "Armor 29" C-Print

Christopher Draghi, "Armor 29" C-Print

$2,400
Pair of Large Italian Cast Iron Goblets End 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF LARGE ITALIAN CAST IRON GOBLETS end 19th century HEIGHT 57cm WIDTH 64cms DEPTH 49cm ROUND BASE DIAMETER Ø 23 cm good conditions.
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of Large Italian Cast Iron Goblets End 19th Century
Pair of Large Italian Cast Iron Goblets End 19th Century

Pair of Large Italian Cast Iron Goblets End 19th Century

$3,463 / set
French 19th Century Renaissance Style Ormolu and Onyx Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French mid 19th century Renaissance st. ormolu eight arm, twelve light chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a beautiful circular fitted onyx plateau through which the...
Category

19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Alabaster, Ormolu

French 19th Century Renaissance Style Ormolu and Onyx Chandelier
French 19th Century Renaissance Style Ormolu and Onyx Chandelier

French 19th Century Renaissance Style Ormolu and Onyx Chandelier

$16,800
Pair of French 19th Century Restauration St. Candelabra Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and high quality true pair of French 19th century Restauration st. patinated bronze, ormolu, and black Belgian marble candelabra lamps. Each five arm lamp...
Category

19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Restauration St. Candelabra Lamps
Pair of French 19th Century Restauration St. Candelabra Lamps

Pair of French 19th Century Restauration St. Candelabra Lamps

$26,500 / set
French 19th Century Renaissance Style Ormolu Six-Light Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most handsome French 19th century Renaissance st. ormolu six light chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a finely chased and etched foliate finial below an elaborate and most d...
Category

19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Renaissance Style Ormolu Six-Light Chandelier
French 19th Century Renaissance Style Ormolu Six-Light Chandelier

French 19th Century Renaissance Style Ormolu Six-Light Chandelier

$16,500
French 19th Century Renaissance Style Three Piece Ormolu Oil Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and high quality French 19th century Renaissance st. three piece ormolu oil lantern. The lantern is raised on a circular Rouge de Verone marble base below three handsom...
Category

19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Renaissance Style Three Piece Ormolu Oil Lantern
French 19th Century Renaissance Style Three Piece Ormolu Oil Lantern

French 19th Century Renaissance Style Three Piece Ormolu Oil Lantern

$14,200
Pair of neoclassical marble vases, late 18th century early 19th century
Located in PAU, FR
Pair of neoclassical marble vases crater shape in ancient, late 18th century early 19th Some gaps
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pair of neoclassical marble vases, late 18th century early 19th century
Pair of neoclassical marble vases, late 18th century early 19th century

Pair of neoclassical marble vases, late 18th century early 19th century

$8,956
Michelangelo prèt-a-porter Andrea Salvatori Ceramic Sculptural Ring contemporary
Located in London, GB
"Michelangelo prèt-a-porter " - Unique piece, 2017 glazed earthenware A Ring Thing collection A small chair, a miniature moon, a Philipp Stark's squeezer or the anatomical detail...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Michelangelo prèt-a-porter Andrea Salvatori Ceramic Sculptural Ring contemporary
Michelangelo prèt-a-porter Andrea Salvatori Ceramic Sculptural Ring contemporary

Michelangelo prèt-a-porter Andrea Salvatori Ceramic Sculptural Ring contemporary

$2,730

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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