Carved applique

From the beginning of the Renaissance in the early 15th century, there were changes in furniture forms that were to spread over Europe. The furniture of the early Italian Renaissance is often restrained, with beautiful, simple designs carved in walnut For more elaborate work, sculpture in low relief and stucco modeled in intricate patterns were much used. The stucco was usually gilded all over and picked out in bright colors. If you would like to decorate your furniture like Italian renaissance people, choose one of our carvings.