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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Original Antique Print of A " Violin Player " After Gerrit Dou. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image of a violin player Fine steel engraving. Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.
Paper
Original Antique Print of A " Harpsichord Player " After Caspar Netsher. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image of a harpsichord player Fine steel engraving. Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.
Paper
Original Antique Print of A " Lute Player " After Eglon Van Der Neer. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image of a lute player Fine steel engraving. Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.
Paper
Original Antique Print of A " Lady Singing " After Caspar Netscher. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image of a lady singing Fine steel engraving. Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.
Paper
Original Antique Print of A " Dentist " After Gerrit Dou. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image of a dentist Fine steel engraving. Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.
Paper
Original Antique Print of A " Lute Player " After Frans Van Mieris. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image of a lute player Fine steel engraving. Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.
Paper
Original Antique Print of Cupid After E.Sirani. C.1870
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image of cupid Fine steel engraving after E.Sirani Published C.1870 Unframed. The measurement given is the paper size
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Original Antique Print After Rembrandt " Rembrandt's Daughter ". C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image after Rembrandt Fine steel engraving. Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.
Paper
Original Antique Print After Correggio " The Nativity ". C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image after Correggio Fine steel engraving. Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.
Paper
Original Antique Print After Francesco Salviati " The Buriel of Christ ". C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image after Salviati Fine steel engraving. Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.
Paper
Original Antique Print After Carl Ruthart " The Stag Hunt ". C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image after Ruthart Fine steel engraving. Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.
Paper
Original Antique Print After Annibale Carracci " The Holy Family ". C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image after Carracci Fine steel engraving. Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.
Paper
Original Antique Print After Jean-Antoine Watteau " The Terrace ". C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image after Watteau Fine steel engraving. Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.
Paper
Original Antique Print After Jean-Antoine Watteau " The Champêtre ". C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image after Watteau Fine steel engraving. Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.
Paper
Original Antique Print After Francesco Vecellio " Ecce Homo ". C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image after Vecellio Fine steel engraving. Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.
Paper
Italian 17th Century Etching after Federico Barocci 1535-1612.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Italian 17th Century Etching after Federico Barocci 1535-1612. This is Barocci’s rare image of, “Women wrapped in cloths”, page 79 and probably from a folio. The logo “Studio Vigila...
Glass, Paper
Original Antique Framed Print After Fra Bartolomeo. C.1870
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a Renaissance fresco by Fra Bartolomeo Chromo-lithograph Published, C.1870 Presented in an antique distressed pine frame
Paper, Pine
Original Antique Print of The Conversion of St Paul After Di Ferrara. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image after Ercole Di Ferrara Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed. Free shipping
Paper
The Loves Of Francis I, Colored Engravings, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of framed, colored engravings depicting amorous scenes between King Francis I and one of his wives or favorites. Apart from his tall stature, King Fancis I was a refined, int...
Paper
Original Antique Print of The Tribute Money After Titian. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image after Titian Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed. Free shipping
Paper
Set of 6 Antique Old Master Prints in Cream Painted Frames. French, circa 1860
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful set of 6 antique prints after the old master engravings. After Durer, Altdorfer, Van Leyden, Van Meckenem and Marcantonio Heliogravures by A.Durand, Paris. France. ...
Paper, Wood
Original Antique Print of The Flight Into Egypt After Claude Lorrain . C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image after Claude Lorrain Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed. Free shipping
Paper
Set of Three 19th Century Religious Wooden Plaques in Renaissance Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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...
Wood, Paint
Antique Marquetry Inlaid Scenic Tarsia Panel of Raffigurante "Il Carro Dell'Auro
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Marquetry Inlaid Scenic Tarsia Panel of Raffigurante "Il Carro Dell'Aurora"
Wood
Original Antique Print After Leonardo Da Vinci, circa 1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image after Leonardo Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed.
Paper
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Armor 29 C-Print by Christopher Draghi, Signed, Renaissance Style
Located in New York, 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...
Wood, Paper
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Armor 13 C-Print by Christopher Draghi, Signed, Renaissance Style
Located in New York, NY
The Christopher Draghi limited edition C-Print, shown here, was taken in 2011. Titled, "Armor 13," . Each print come with a 1.5cm white border and is signed and dated by the photog...
Wood, Paper
Antonio da Trento – The Martyrdom of Saint Paul and the Condemnation of Saint Pe
Located in Budapest, HU
Antonio da Trento (1508-1550) – The Martyrdom of Saint Paul and the Condemnation of Saint Peter Chiaroscuro woodcut printed from three blocks after Parmigianino, executed by Antonio...
Paper
Original Antique Print of The Raising of Lazarus After Del Piombo. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image after Sebastiano Del Piombo Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed. Free shipping
Paper
Original Antique Print After Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, Genesis VII, 1724
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful copper-plate engraving after Jan Luyken Published by Marten Schagen, Amsterdam. 1724 Text on verso The measurement given is the paper size.
Paper
Original Antique Print after Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, Genesis II, 1724
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful copper-plate engraving after Jan Luyken Published by Marten Schagen, Amsterdam. 1724 Text on verso The measurement given is the paper size.
Paper
Original Antique Print of A Music Party After Titian. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image after Titian Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed. Free shipping
Paper
Antique pencil drawing Feet, artist F. Mucke, Austria 1802
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Original antique pencil drawing of a foot from the 19th century. Ask an artist, and he will tell you that the art of drawing hands and feet is ...
Paper
Original Antique Print of An Aristocratic Family After Van Dyck. Dated 1832
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image after Van Dyck Fine Steel engraving. Published by Fisher. Dated 1832 Unframed.
Paper
Original Antique Print of The Vision of St.Jerome After Parmigianino. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image after Parmigianino Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed. Free shipping
Paper
Original Antique Print After Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, Genesis IX, 1724
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful copper-plate engraving after Jan Luyken Published by Marten Schagen, Amsterdam. 1724 Text on verso The measurement given is the paper size.
Paper
Set of 8 Large Antique Prints of European Renaissance Art Treasures. 1862
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Superb set of 8 prints of European Art Treasures Chromolithographs Published by Louis Gruner, 1862. The prints are in good condition. The white mounts...
Paper
Original Antique Print of Pope Pius VII After Lawrence. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image after Sir Thomas Lawrence Fine Steel engraving. Published by FullartonC.1850 Unframed.
Paper
Original Antique Print of a Portrait of a Gentleman After Pisanello. C.1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a portrait of Leonello D'Este After Pisanello Chromo-lithograph Published by The Connoisseur, C.1900 Unframed.
Paper
Original Antique Print After Rembrandt, Portrait of a Gentleman, circa 1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print after Rembrandt Lovely colors. Chromolithograph Published by Connoisseur circa 1900 Unframed.
Paper
Original Antique Print After Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, Genesis IX, 1724
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful copper-plate engraving after Jan Luyken Published by Marten Schagen, Amsterdam. 1724 Text on verso The measurement given is the paper size.
Paper
Original Antique Print after Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, Genesis II, 1724
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful copper-plate engraving after Jan Luyken Published by Marten Schagen, Amsterdam. 1724 Text on verso The measurement given is the paper size.
Paper
Original Antique Print After Jan Luyken, Amsterdam. Genesis XVIII. 1724
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful copper-plate engraving after Jan Luyken Published by Marten Schagen, Amsterdam. 1724 Text on verso The measurement given is the paper size.
Paper
$8,866Sale Price|36% Off
"The Three Ages of Man" Oil on Canvas After Titian 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This very beautiful oil on canvas is a reworking of the left part of the painting The Three Ages of Man" by the Italian Renaissance master of the Venetian school, Tiziano Vecellio, k...
Paint
Watercolor in the Manner of Alexei Alexeievitch Harlamoff Russian, 1842-1915
By Alexei Alexeievich Harlamoff 1
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Watercolor in the manner of Alexei Alexeievitch Harlamoff "Russian, 1842-1915" portrait of a young girl, signed Harlamoff on the lower right, Marked A. Harlamoff on the gold matting....
Paper
$205Sale Price / set|30% Off
Lot of 23 Antique Virtue & Co Shakespeare Play Scene Engraving Prints 14"
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of 23 late 19th - early 20th century black and white engravings depicting scenes from the plays of William Shakespeare, plates taken from The Works of Shakespeare Imperial Editio...
Paper
American Landscape Portrait Canadian Goose Signed Lithograph by Helen Rundell
By Helen Rundell
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
American landscape portrait "Canadian Goose" hand-signed original lithograph by Helen Rundell. This lithograph is numbered 13/250 on the bottom left corner of the piece, and hand sig...
Lead
Eugenio Taccini Montelupo majolica plate
Located in Lugo, IT
Eugenio Taccini Montelupo majolica plate. Good condition. Thank you.
Maiolica
$2,613Sale Price / set|20% Off
Antoine Lafrery Set of 6 Engraving "Speculun Romanae Magnificen" 16th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful and very rare set of six engravings extracted from the work entitled “speculun romanae superbeiae” produced between 1554 and 1573 by An...
Paper
18th Century Italian Hand-Woven Embroidered Silk & Metallic Panel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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...
Metallic Thread
Portrait of a Young Woman in a Gilt Frame
Located in Woodbury, CT
This unsigned portrait of a young noble woman is executed in the style of Renaissance Venetian painter Palma il Vecchio.
Canvas, Giltwood
French Point de Loiselles Tapestry Le Jardin De Bagatelle
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large French Point de Loiselle Renaissance style tapestry, or wall hanging, entitled "Le Jardin de Bagatelle" after a fresco over a fireplace at the Château de Fontainebleau near P...
Cotton
19th Century Bronze Roundel of La Madonna Della Sedia After Raphael
By (after) Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino)
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A 19th century bronze roundel of La Madonna Della Sedia after Raphael. Crafted in Italy circa 1870, this bronze roundel depicts the Virgin Mary holding Jesus, with a young Saint Joh...
Copper
Morroni & Tega Gualdo Tadino Rinascimental Italian Majolica Pair of Plates
By Morroni & Tega Gualdo Tadino
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of Majolica plates. Rinascimental décor. Perfect condition.
Majolica
English Silk and Gold Embroidered Coat of Arms
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance silk & gold thread embroidered ducal coronet oval a coat of arms on a scarlet velvet ground inside a molded ebonized frame (fraying to embroidery)
Gold
$206Sale Price|30% Off
'The Market Square at Pirna' - Antique Engraving - Germany - 18th/19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
'The Market Square at Pirna' (After Bernardo Bellotto) - Antique copper plate engraving on paper - titled (in German) in pencil lower left - signe...
Paper
Hand carved frieze in sandstone -made in Italy
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Renaissance-style hand-carved frieze on sandstone Frieze with floral raceme decoration and noble coat of arms in the center ideal for indoor and outdoor wall decoration also perfect ...
Stone
Deruta Maiolica Moulded Plate Probably 19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A DERUTA MAIOLICA MOULDED PLATE Probably 19th Century. Painted with kneeling Cupid on a rock holding a heraldic shield surrounded by a seascape with...
Tin
Framed Etching of Vases by Giovanni Piranesi
Located in Bradenton, FL
The dramatic large, almost 4 foot tall etching is framed with a green ground and gold double border with cream French matting. Copper-plate engraving by Italian artist Giovanni Piran...
Paper
$345 / item
Mahogany Coat Rack Shelf
Located in Annville, PA
The Mahogany Coat Rack Shelf by Niagara Furniture is a great accessory that is both useful and decorative. Created from the finest mahogany solids and ...
Mahogany