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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
Period: 19th Century
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...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Walnut

1800s Tuscan Fratino Table in Walnut
Located in Villa Verucchio, Emilia-Romagna
An icon of craftsmanship: nineteenth-century Tuscan-Fratish table This large fratino table, made of solid walnut, represents excellence in the Tuscan tradition of the 1800s. Characte...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Walnut

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
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Oak, Glass

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.
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Velvet

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.)
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Brass

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.  
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19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Brass

Six Renaissance style Leather sling chairs
Located in Denton, TX
Set of six antique rustic Renaissance style solid oak hand carved dining chairs with thick saddle leather and large brass decorative studs. Nice patina on the leather and wood. Arm ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Brass

Antique French Renaissance Figural Brass Repousse Fireplace Coal Scuttle Bucket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Renaissance Figural Brass Repousse Fireplace Coal Scuttle Bucket. Circa Early 19th Century. Measurements: 13.5" H x 12" W x 10" D.
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Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Brass

Renaissance Oak Fireplace Surround and Mantel, circa 1880
Located in Evergreen, CO
Crafted in the late 19th century, this substantial fireplace surround and mantel, made of oak and finished with a dark stain, features a frieze of scrolled leaves below a carved, bre...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Oak

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...
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Early 19th Century Greek Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Wood

19th century After Rahael Grand Duke’s Madonna Painting
Located in Seaford, GB
After Raphael's Grand Duke's Madonna Grand Duke's Madonna after Raphael, a stunning 19th-century oil painting from the renowned Berkley Collection. This remarkable artwork, inspire...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Paint, Paper

Italian 19th Century Renaissance White Glazed Porcelain Figural Group Sculpture
By Giambologna, Capodimonte, Carlo Ginori
Located in Firenze, IT
This compelling Italian 19th century white glazed porcelain sculpture depicts ‘The Rape of the Sabines’, after a monumental work by the Renaissance artist, Giambologna (1529-1608) th...
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Porcelain

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).
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Velvet, Walnut

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...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Bronze

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.)
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19th Century British Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Wood

Portrait Charger Ceramic Plate - Annie Eliza Spong – Balham – Oct 7th 1886
Located in Lincoln, GB
Antique Italian-Style Maiolica Portrait Charger, Dated 1886 A striking maiolica portrait charger, richly decorated in cobalt blue and ochre, depicting a classical female profile with...
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19th Century British Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Ceramic

Italian Carved Wood Depiction of "The Last Supper"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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...
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Green Painted Sideboard Buffet with Carved Lion Heads, Sweden circa 1860
Located in Round Top, TX
Green painted pine sideboard or buffet with carved lion head accents on doors. Newer, professionally applied seafoam green paint brings fresh life to this cabinet from the late 1800...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Wood, Paint

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...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Glass, Oak

Figural Renaissance cabinet, France, around 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Figural Renaissance cabinet, France, around 1870. Very good condition. Wood: walnut dimensions: width 131 cm x height 175 cm x depth 52 cm
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1870s French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Walnut

Sideboard, France, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Sideboard, France, circa 1880. Very good condition. wood: oak dimensions: height: 244 cm, width: 133 cm, depth: 55 cm.
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1880s French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Oak, Glass

Antique Italian Renaissance Turn Carved Walnut Tapestry Small Childs Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Renaissance Turn Carved Walnut Tapestry Small Childs Side Chair. Item featured is a nice small size, solid carved walnut frame, figural ...
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19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

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...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Walnut

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...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 19th Century French Henri II Style Carved Beech Side Chairs, Needlepoint
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of mid nineteenth century French Henri II style hand carved beechwood side chairs features gold detailed lion heads at the top of the seat backs. Additional gold detailed a...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Important Portuguese Table 19th Century in Rosewood
Located in Madrid, ES
PORTUGUESE BUFFET TABLE 19th Century of twisted and trembling in rosewood wood. Rectangular shaped top, framed by a shaky frieze, waist with two simulating drawers, 6 turned legs an...
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Rosewood

Counter / Portuguese Cabinet 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Counter / Portuguese cabinet 19th century in chestnut wood, composed of seven drawers simulating nine. Dimensions: 139 x 91 x 48 cm. Good conditions in general.
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Wood

Majestic sideboard, France, ca. 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Majestic sideboard, France, ca. 1880. Very good condition. Wood: walnut Dimensions: height 295 cm width 183 cm depth 65 cm
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Set of 3 Italian Renaissance Musical Figures
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 3 Italian Renaissance style (19th Cent) stripped large figures/statues playing musical instruments
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19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Wood

18th century Antonio Correggio The Mystic Marriage of St Catherine
By Antonio da Correggio
Located in Seaford, GB
Antonio Correggio’s The Mystic Marriage of St. Catherine This stunning 18th-century copy draws inspiration from the masterpiece The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine, originally pa...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Magnificent Polished Belgium Black Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
A magnificent polished Belgium Black and Rosso Levanto marble chimneypiece in the Renaissance manner. The moulded shelf set over a panelled frieze, supported...
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1870s English Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Belgian Black Marble, Other

Renaissance-English Antique High Back Chair with Leather Straps
Located in Medina, OH
Renaissance-English Antique High Back Chair with Leather Straps. All straps/leather are in tact but you can see some wear due to age. Can confirm it will hold a 200lbs person. There ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Leather

Large Faience Vase, Renaissance Style, 19th C
Located in Houston, TX
Beautifully colored in brilliant blue and yellow that depict a crest.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Ironstone

Aux Pages - A Pair of Large Cast Iron Figural Torchères, After Mathurin Moreau
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
'Aux Pages' - A Fine Pair of Large Cast Iron Figural Torchères After Mathurin Moreau, Cast by Fonderies D'art Du Val D'Osne. Each figure cast as a young page modelled in the troubad...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Iron

Spanish Carved Oak Table With Turned Legs And Two Drawers, 19th century
Located in BÉTERA, ES
A 19th-century Spanish Renaissance-style carved oak desk. It features decorative elements such as the geometric panels carved on the front, characteristic of this period, spiral or S...
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1890s Spanish Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Wrought Iron

19th Century, Renaissance Style Oak Hunting Buffet Richly Carved
Located in Beaune, FR
Imposing oak buffet richly carved with Renaissance-style hunting scenes. This buffet has in the lower part, three drawers and three doors. It is complete and in good condition. Fren...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Oak

Renaissance Style Cabinet in Carved Walnut, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Renaissance style cabinet in carved walnut, 19th century. Renaissance style carved walnut cabinet, 19th century. H: 166cm, W: 100cm, D: 46cm
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Walnut

Neo-Renaissance Cabinet by G.F. Quignon, Universal Exhibition of Paris 1889
By Frederic Gustave Quignon
Located in PARIS, FR
Presented at the Universal Exhibition of Paris in 1889 Important sculpted and engraved natural wood, patinated bronze and Griotte de Campan red marble inlaid Neo-Renaissance style cabinet. The upper part is composed of a frieze of bronze medallions separated by triglyphs and supported by ribbed columns with Corinthian capitals. There are eight of these columns paired at the front and two simple columns at the rear. The facade presents an alternation of bronzes in niches and cartouches, of marble slates in cartouches sometimes flanked by palmettes, and of engraved motives of laurel and foliage scrolls. The upper part opens with three leaves and three mobile compartments. The belt carved with acanthus leaves opens with two drawers. This cabinet is supported by four richly sculpted tapered feet ending with claws. Four fluted pilasters are inscribed in the moulded back as counterparts. The whole ensemble stands on a moulded plinth and eight rounded feet. Neo Renaissance Cabinet...
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1880s French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Agate Cup with Jewelled and Enamelled Gold and Silver-Gilt Mounts by Morel
By Jean-Valentin Morel
Located in London, GB
This exquisite work of art was created circa 1836-1840 in France by the acclaimed French gold and silversmith, Jean-Valentin Morel. Using only the finest of materials and with exceptional attention to detail, this magnificent piece is without doubt one of the finest creations within the field of decorative arts in the 19th century. The body of the cup has been crafted from the pinky-red and orange gemstone, agate, and fitted with gold and silver-gilt mounts, which have, in some places, been jewelled and enamelled. Morel specialized in high quality hard stone cups...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Agate, Silver, Gold, Enamel

French 19th century Renaissance st. Marble and Ormolu centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and high quality French 19th century Renaissance st. Rosso Antico, Black Belgian marble and Ormolu centerpiece. This striking Vide Poche centerpiece is raised by three Orm...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Columns, Signed Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and extremely decorative true pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze and ormolu columns signed Barbedienne. Each column is raised by superb lion legs with handsome paw feet and exceptional ormolu palmette leaves. At the base is an elegant urn shaped support with fine foliate and reeded designs with impressive richly chased open winged maidens at each side. The circular lightly tapered central supports display exceptional and finely detailed wrap around ormolu plaques with superb bison skulls...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Early 19th Century Italian Carved and Hand-Painted Cassapanca Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
Add Italian visual drama into your home with this elegant antique colorful Cassapanca bench. Crafted in Italy, circa 1820 features a tall, commanding back and intricately carved apro...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century French Walnut Renaissance Grand Cabinet with Crystal Vitrines
Located in Sofia, BG
This magnificent and rare 19th century Renaissance grand cabinet with vitrines features intricate decorations heavily carved into the solid walnut wood. There are massive carved wood...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Walnut

Crystal Ball on a 19th Century French Bronze Cherub Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional Renaissance style patinated and gilt bronze cherub base made in the early to mid 19th century. The figure holding a 10 inch diameter solid crystal ball. Beautiful qu...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Renaissance Style Ormolu and Black Belgian Marble Ewers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. ormolu and black Belgian marble ewers, attributed to Barbedienne. Each ewer is raised by a fine...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Belgian Black Marble, Ormolu

Bronze Narcissus Based on the antique, excavation patina, 19th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Bronze Narcissus Based on the antique, excavation patina, 19th century
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Metal

Antique Meissen Porcelain Plaque after Correggio
Located in London, GB
Antique Meissen porcelain plaque after Correggio German, 19th Century Measures: Frame: Height 43cm, width 50cm, depth 10cm Plaque: Height ...
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19th Century German Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Porcelain, Giltwood

19th Century, Carved Walnut Hunting Buffet
Located in Beaune, FR
Superb Renaissance style hunting buffet. It is in walnut richly carved with various animals such as: duck, herons, partridge, dog, etc ... This sideboar...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Walnut

1830s Historic Office table, walnut wood, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- height desk 78cm - cleaning - good condition - repolish
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1830s Czech Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Bronze

Italian 19th Century Renaissance St. Giltwood And Silver Leaf Console And Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and most impressive Italian 19th century Renaissance st. Giltwood, Silver leaf and patinated wood console and mirror. The console is raised on a scalloped shaped base with a foliate gilt band below two open winged dragon like figures wearing silver and gilt armor. The dragons are standing above dolphins which have their tails wrapped around the stretcher, which is decorated at the center by a richly carved floral bouquet. The dolphins are laying on a gilt scrolled platform with a patinated brown and mirrored background, and are flanked by two square back supports with gilt foliate designs. The apron above displays a central gilt crest with a whimsical mask...
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Marble

Beautiful Set Of Eight Italian Walnut Dining Armchairs In Renaissance Style
By Angiolo Barbetti
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale those stunning set of eight italian walnut dining armchairs in the manner of Angiolio Barbetti (1805-1873) , in renaissance style . Each chairs with a ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Tapestry, Walnut

Samuel Arlent Edwards Mezzotint Engravings in Giltwood Frames 18.25" x 13.5"
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of 19th century color mezzotint engravings by Samuel Arlent Edwards (British-American, 1861-1935). 1) Madonna in Adoration, after the original oil painting by the Florenti...
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19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Glass, Wood, Paper

​Antique 19th Century Oil on Canvas Madonna of The Chair After Raphael
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​Antique 19th Century Oil on Canvas Madonna of The Chair After Raphael Dimensions : 55.5" Tall X 45.5" Wide X 5.5" Deep This painting is out of this world! Painted in Italy in the ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Canvas, Wood

Early 19th Venetian Rectangular Carved and Gild Mirror
Located in IT
This beautiful rectangular mercury mirror in carved and gilded wood frame was made in the early 19th century in Venetian area of Italy. The richly carved frame is characterized by a ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Giltwood

Venetian Renaissance Style Marble Mantel
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Antique Italian Carrara marble mantel in the Venetian Renaissance style. The jambs with rope twist Corinthian columns supporting large acanthus br...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Carrara Marble

Very Fine Gilt Bronze, Cloisonné Enamel and Porcelain Holy Water Stoup
Located in London, GB
A very fine gilt bronze, cloisonné enamel and porcelain holy water stoup French, late 19th century Measures: Height 54cm, width 34cm, depth 9cm This b...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Enamel, Ormolu

Display case, France, around 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Historic site from the late 19th century, France. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 230 cm / width 84 cm / depth 40 cm
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1880s French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Walnut

Life-Size Marble Sculpture of Spring by Antonio Frilli
Located in London, GB
Life-size marble sculpture of Spring by Antonio Frilli Italian, late 19th century Height 159cm, width 47cm, depth 40cm This superb sculpture is the work of Antonio Frilli, a renowned Italian artist active in the late 19th century, who founded the Frilli gallery...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Marble

Antique French Renaissance Revival Large Figural Man and Woman Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Renaissance Revival Large Figural Man and Woman Andirons - a Pair. Item featured is a larger impressive size, stunning patina and casting, very rare antique andirons, ...
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19th Century Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Bronze Patinated French Renaissance Style Ewers
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of bronze patinated French Renaissance style Ewers decorated with putti and grapes wines.
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1860s French Antique Renaissance Furniture

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Bronze

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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