Medieval Lighting
MEDIEVAL STYLE
The Middle Ages in Europe followed the end of the Roman Empire, and in this time of change, which preceded the Renaissance, furniture was simple and utilitarian, with most homes having only the necessities like chests and benches. Much of medieval furniture, which was often made in oak or walnut, was built for the elite, particularly the emerging merchant class who owned multiple homes.
Life for many in the medieval era was unstable, and furniture was designed to be functional and portable. Peasants worked the fields for affluent landowners and didn’t have access to literature in the way that nobles and people of the church did (women less so than men). The furniture in their modest dwellings was typically limited to cookware and a handful of stools. Foldable chairs, while uncommon in homes of the early Middle Ages and emblematic of wealth, like all other furnishings of the time, allowed for easy transportation of a household. Trestle tables with detachable legs and collapsible beds were designed to be simply moved from place to place.
Medieval blanket chests were among the most important furniture objects and could further serve as tables or even beds. Some ancient traditions were carried forward to build this sturdy furniture, such as turnery. Although the furniture was minimally designed, embellishments like carvings added elegance to the heavy wood pieces. These details sometimes reflected trends in religious art like rose windows.
By the later Middle Ages, storage pieces like chests of drawers were often adorned with high relief carvings, such as geometric and floral motifs. By the 14th and 15th centuries, design had developed to include more involved pieces like cupboards and desks, while benches frequently doubled as chests with hinged seats. Beds also changed in this era from basic boards to four-post designs with large drapes to keep the sleeper warm. These beds and other medieval bedroom furniture were significant status symbols, passed down through families and used as places to conduct business and receive visitors.
Surviving examples of medieval furniture are very rare, yet its distinctive aesthetics influenced later styles like William and Mary and Arts and Crafts.
Find a collection of medieval seating, garden elements, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Medieval
Italian Wooden Church Candlesticks in the Shape of a Torch Holder
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects.
Peculiar, rare, and antique pair of Italian altar candlesticks in the shape of a torch; they were made completely by the technique of manual turning, a special way of working that allows the objects to have a rounded shape: the piece of wood rotates with the aid of the lathe, while the craftsman uses special tools called "gouges" to shape and decorate its surface; they were then painted with a pasty gray-white varnish, which over time has taken on the craquelure effect; on the wooden structure we did not, therefore, consider doing any restoration because its veiled patina and imperfections make it truly alluring and fascinating and attest to its antiquity and authenticity; at the top of each one is a metal "bobeche" of shaped leaves made to hold large candles; when, in more recent times, they were electrified, a candle-shaped lamp holder was applied; the base is made of three lion's paws in cast bronze. They were produced in a craft workshop in the province of Lucca (Tuscany, Italy) between 1830 and 1835; the area was famous for producing liturgical furnishings of all kinds. The master craftsman was inspired by ancient medieval torch...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Medieval Lighting
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Gothic Verdigris Flat Bottom Iron Eight-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a kitchen island or breakfast room with this elegant antique flat bottom light fixture. Forged in France, circa 1920 and rectangular in shape, the large chandelier has eight...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Lighting
Materials
Iron
Pair of Gothic Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Vintage Gothic style two arm wall sconces having black and weathered gold back plates 4 w x 5.5 h.
Newly rewired.
Category
1950s American Vintage Medieval Lighting
Materials
Brass
$650 / set
Spanish Handcrafted Forged Wrought Iron Oak Castle Chandelier, Mid-19th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Unique handcrafted forged wrought iron and oak castle candle chandelier, Spain, mid-19th century.
Wrought Iron beautifully forged in Medieval style, 8 candle holders on a rubust hand...
Category
Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Medieval Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Gilt Wrought Iron Sconces, Set of 2
Located in Barntrup, DE
Late 19th-century French gilt wrought iron two-light sconces, set of two.
A beautiful pair of Medieval style sconces, France, from the late 19th century.
These wrought iron wall lamp...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Gothic Chandelier Pendant Hexagon Witco Style
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Great period piece of modern Medieval lighting. Faux hewn wood in hexagon form. Metal shades supported with metal crown stantions. Center spot light for nice downlighting. Source fro...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Medieval Lighting
Materials
Metal
Maison Baguès Red Signed Crystal Flowers Sconces, Wrought Iron, circa 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 2 lights each, will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and certified sockets for other countries and ready to hang. Wrought iron in construction. Adorning 3 ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Medieval Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Wrought Iron
Ceiling Lamp from 1930
s, forged and welded steel.
Located in Turku, Finland
Quite special and unique ceiling lamp from 1930's. Designer and manufacturer is unknown but it has a bit same style like Taidetakomo Hakkarainen lamps and other works.
Rough hardly...
Category
Early 20th Century Finnish Medieval Lighting
Materials
Metal
Antique French Renaissance Art Nouveau Iron Floral Lantern Pole Floor Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote.
Antique French Renaissance Art Nouveau Iron Lea...
Category
Early 20th Century Medieval Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Mid-20th Century French Iron and Brass Ring Chandelier with 6 Torches
Located in Casteren, NL
This elegant chandelier was made in France in the 1960s. It features a black patinated steel ring supporting 6 brass torches. The torches end with beautiful yellow twisted glass cove...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Medieval Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
$1,955 Sale Price
20% Off
Wrought Iron and Gold Votive Candelabra Electrified or Table Lamp
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Large size 57x28x22 cm
This very beautiful wrought iron and gold candelabra with two side candles and another electrified central candle
This is an ...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Medieval Lighting
Materials
Iron
1920
s Oscar Bach Gothic style Brown Patinated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900 Oscar Bach bronze double light sconces, brown patinated finish
Category
1910s American Vintage Medieval Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Antique Gothic Revival Gold Bronze Figural Candelabra Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Gothic Revival Gold Bronze Figural Candelabra Table Lamps - a Pair. Item features wooden decorative candles, twin light sockets, pierced decorated frames, very nice antique p...
Category
Early 20th Century Medieval Lighting
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Gothic Wrought Iron Eight-Light Chandelier with Gilt Accents
Located in Dallas, TX
This impressive antique chandelier was crafted in France circa 1880. Forged from heavy wrought iron, the eight-light fixture showcases bold Gothic design with scrolled arms, twisted ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Lighting
Materials
Iron
Neo Gothic Medieval Style Carved Wood Wall Candle Holder or Torchere
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, GB
Neo Gothic Medieval Style Carved Wood Wall Candle Holder or Torchere. This imposing wooden candle holder seamlessly combines natural beauty with functionality, featuring a sturdy des...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Medieval Lighting
Materials
Oak
$398 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Vintage Gothic or Art Deco Black Wrought Iron
White Milk Glass Lights
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful large vintage gothic or Art Deco black painted wrought iron & white milk glass light fixtures. 3 total selling separately. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these a...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Medieval Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Wrought Iron Wall Sconce, French, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This decorative single large wall light is made of wrought iron. This is a French work, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Medieval Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
5 Lights Wrought Iron Candlestick
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice 5 lights candlestick. is made of wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1950
Category
1950s French Vintage Medieval Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,117 Sale Price
25% Off
Gothic Gilded Brass 5 Branch Chandelier This is a rare piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Gothic Gilded Brass 5 Branch Chandelier
This is a rare piece, it has been converted to electricity from a Gas Ceiling Light it is an excellent qual...
Category
19th Century Antique Medieval Lighting
Materials
Brass
1920s Gothic Amber Glass Sconce
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a beautiful Gothic amber hammered glass sconce. The glass has a brass stained glass style frame with the original patina. They give off a warm rich glow. One left in stock.
Category
Early 20th Century American Medieval Lighting
Materials
Glass
20th Century French Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 20th-century French lantern showcases the timeless artistry of wrought iron craftsmanship. Its intricate scrollwork features delicate curves and flourishes, creating a s...
Category
20th Century French Medieval Lighting
Materials
Iron
A Large Iron Candle Stick or Torchère This is a Tall Torchere
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large Iron Candle Stick or Torchère
This is a Tall Torchere, it takes 4 candles and will give height to spread the candle light source
The stand is blacksmith made and very heavy,...
Category
19th Century Antique Medieval Lighting
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century French Forged Wrought Iron 5 Light Candelabra Floor Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th century Gothic Style French forged wrought iron 5 light candelabra floor lamp.
US Rewiring and each takes a regular or LED Light bulb.
Has a cord switch attached to the tw...
Category
Early 20th Century French Medieval Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with 7 Lights, French, Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice 7 lights candelabras floor lamp is made of wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Medieval Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,673 Sale Price
24% Off
Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with 4 Lights, French, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This 4 lights decorative floor lamp is made of wrought iron. This is a nice French work, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Medieval Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Extra-Large Wrought Iron Chandelier, Spain, circa 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very impressive medieval-style sixteen-light wrought iron chandelier, of very large proportions, ending in stylized fleur-de-lys. Each light has a large amber-colored glass shade.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Medieval Lighting
Materials
Iron
Antique French Gothic Revival Figural Bronze Candlestick Table Lamp by Leandri
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Gothic French Renaissance Figural Bronze Tall Candlestick Table Lamp by "Leandri". Item features the original French foundry mark, stunning cast bronze figures of winged grif...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Medieval Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1930s Brass Candlestick Table Lamp with Spikes and Ball Feet at Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1930s Brass Candlestick Table Lamp with Spikes and Ball Feet at Base
Height to finial: 24"
Height to socket: 19"
Two Light Socket with pull chains
Ball Feet
Medieval
Art Deco
Needs R...
Category
1930s Vintage Medieval Lighting
Materials
Brass
A Superb French Gothic Iron Wall Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Superb French Gothic Iron Wall Light
A very handsome Large Heavy French wall light, the light is set at a slight incline and would enhance the entrance ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Medieval Lighting
Materials
Iron
Spanish Renaissance Style Gilt Metal Chandelier
Located in Sheffield, MA
The vintage four-branch gilt metal Gothic Revival style chandler is all curls and is newly re-wired for regular US use and has sockets that take regular bulbs.
Measures:
Chain: 63"...
Category
20th Century Medieval Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Nine-Light Crystal and Bronze Domed Chandelier Depicting Gargoyle
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Pair of Gothic nine-light crystal and bronze domed chandelier depicting gargoyle motif. Having one large centre glass bowl surrounded by six smaller glass bowls...
Category
Late 20th Century Medieval Lighting
Pair of French Gothic Style Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Gothic stye gilt bronze 2-tier 5 arm wall sconces featuring floral and foliage motifs
Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use
Category
20th Century French Medieval Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,500 / set
Pair Of Bronze Candlesticks, Late 18th/early 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of bronze candlesticks on a tripod base resting on lion's paws, and at the top, the point used to fix the candle
Period late 18th early 19th century
Wear from use, one of the ...
Category
Late 18th Century European Antique Medieval Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Gothic Wrought Iron Chandelier, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent frosted glass chandelier combines the soft finish of molded Art Deco glass with the striking forms of a Gothic wrought iron frame. The cent...
Category
Early 20th Century French Medieval Lighting
Materials
Iron
A Superb Gothic Iron and Wood Chandelier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Superb Gothic Iron and Wood Chandelier
A very handsome piece, Large Heavy and very Gothic in design, the light
has 5 wide branches and would enhance the...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Medieval Lighting
Materials
Iron
American Gothic-Revival Gilt-Bronze "Dragon" Chandelier in the Manner of Tiffany
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and rare American Gothic-Revival gilt bronze "Dragon" six-light figural chandelier. The elongated body in the form of a winged dragon biting on a perch with his tail wrap...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Medieval Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$19,850 Sale Price
42% Off
Pair of 19th Century French Gothic Painted Wrought Iron Three-Light Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entry or man's study with this elegant pair of wall sconces. Forged in France circa 1860, each fixture with twisted arm features three lights newly wired and dressed with decorative candle sleeve covers. Both lights are decorated with eagle motifs and embellished with a hand painted crest in the middle. The tall Gothic style sconces...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Medieval Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Wrought Iron Viking Long Boat Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Wrought Iron Viking Long Boat Chandelier will make an eye-catching Old World statement in any room! The solid wrought iron fixture resembles a Viking Long Boat, which...
Category
Early 20th Century French Medieval Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Gothic Forged Iron Eight-Light Island Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique light fixture was forged in France, circa 1890. Rectangular in shape and almost 4 feet long, the chandelier with a flat bottom, features an intricate pierced gallery with scrolled work around the perimeter, and embellished with gilt floral rosette medallions in each recessed corner; the light has the original double chains on each side connected to a crossed bar, under the top double chain. The large chandelier has eight inside arms newly wired and each iron torch light...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Lighting
Materials
Iron
Antique Forged Iron Fleur-de-Lys Torchere Sconce from France, circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
From France, this antique forged iron torchere style sconce has a large single fleur-de-lis at the top and a thick scroll at the bottom of it. The sconce’s stem is at an angle, held to the backplate by a twisted iron bar. There is a flame style glass...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Medieval Lighting
Materials
Iron
Pair Large French Wall Sconces Gilbert Poillerat Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Pair Large French Wall Sconces Gilbert Poillerat Style
This elegant matching pair of wall sconces are styled in a gothic manner.
The main stem is in twisted wrought iron and each...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Medieval Lighting
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Gothic Style Brass Altar Candlestick as Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
Gothic Style Brass Altar Candlestick as Lamp, with pierced floral and scalloped motif on shaped base. Overall: 44" H x 10" Diameter. Provenance: From a Fifth Avenue Collection.
Category
20th Century European Medieval Lighting
Materials
Brass
Rare 1920
s Bronze lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and rare 1920's bronze lantern, the patina is so much nicer in person
Category
1920s American Vintage Medieval Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Vintage Etruscan Bronze Statuette Table Lamps
Located in North Miami, FL
These outstanding solid bronze hand forged Etruscan statuettes of a male and female are mounted on metal and brass bases. These lamps are simple and heavy - custom designed base and...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Medieval Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Hand Forged Iron 4 Candle Candelabra Designed in the brutalist Gothic style
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Hand Forged Iron 4 Candle Candelabra
Designed in the brutalist Gothic style, the candlestick is very heavy, and stable it is 6” tall, 12” in long and 6L wide
TZX143
Category
1960s Vintage Medieval Lighting
Materials
Iron
Antique Victorian Milk Glass Pendant Lights - Set Of 4
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian Milk Glass Pendant Lights - Set Of 4
Featuring 4 Chicago Church Salvaged Antique Milk Glass Pendant Lights from the 1920’s
***2 pe...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Medieval Lighting
Materials
Milk Glass
18th century 5 Branch Wall Sconce Candelabra
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
18th century 5 Branch Wall Sconce Candelabra
This is a very large antique wall candle sconce, the sconce is highly decorated in the gothic style, there are 5 heavy arms to this ver...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Medieval Lighting
Materials
Bronze
20th Century French Iron Chandelier
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
French six-armed iron chandelier, circa 1950.The arms and central shaft feature scrolling acanthus leaves in alternating directions. This chandelier has a great composition with an i...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Medieval Lighting
Materials
Iron
French Arts and Crafts Gothic Hall Lantern Ceiling Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French Arts and Crafts Gothic Hall Lantern Ceiling Light
This is a very Large and Heavy Hall Lantern it is a Classic Designed and signed E...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Medieval Lighting
Materials
Brass
Unique Pair of Elegant Vessels in a Soft Patina Metal Finish
Located in Bronx, NY
A unique pair of elegant vessels in a soft patina metal finish with lamp application. Our lamps have the unique distinction of being comprised of vases an...
Category
1970s European Vintage Medieval Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
$1,200 Sale Price / set
54% Off
Gothic Pendant from the Magic Kingdom Collection
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This authentic Wrought Iron Gothic Lantern was originally made for a theme park in Anaheim Ca. The intricate forged iron lantern is composed of over 50 individual handmade parts. ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Medieval Lighting
Materials
Iron
$600 Sale Price
24% Off
Pair Of Vintage Cast Brass Candleholders, Wall Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair Of Vintage Cast Brass Double Swing Arm Candleholders, Wall Sconces, Gothic Fleurs De Lis, Circa 19th Century
Category
1950s French Vintage Medieval Lighting
Materials
Brass
Tall Arts
Crafts Cast Iron Candle Stick or Torchère
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Tall Arts & Crafts cast iron candle stick or torchère.
This is a tall and very heavy Torchere, it has a pricket in the centre of the sconce and sta...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Medieval Lighting
Materials
Iron
Blacksmith Made Gothic Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Blacksmith made Gothic wrought iron floor lamp
This is a very unusual Gothic Wrought Iron Floor Lamp the Stand is blacksmith made, it stands on 4 feet and takes a 2” diameter wa...
Category
Early 20th Century Medieval Lighting
Materials
Iron
Pair of Vintage Architectural Element Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Vintage architectural element lamps, black finish.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Medieval Lighting
Materials
Cement, Stone, Brass
$2,960 / set
Set of Four Neo-Gothic Iron Sconces, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Large and unusual set of four Gothic inspired sconces displaying striking ironwork. Each sconce has three arms. Can be wired.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Medieval Lighting
Gothic Form Steel Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
Gothic form steel wall lights, 17 available.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Medieval Lighting
Materials
Steel
$2,800 / item
Painted Napoleon III Cast Iron Chandelier
Located in Washington, DC
Painted Napoleon III Cast Iron Chandelier from Northern France probably around Lille.
Category
19th Century French Antique Medieval Lighting
Materials
Iron
Antique Chandelier, Gothic Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unusual iron French Gothic style two-light chandelier with shades, great for over kitchen island or billiard table. Four available. The fixture is 58 inches long x 48 inches wide wit...
Category
1930s French Vintage Medieval Lighting
Materials
Iron
$3,750 / item
Set Of Eight Mediaeval Bronze Sconces, Great For A Wine Cellar. Priced per sconc
Located in Buchanan, MI
Set Of Eight Mediaeval Bronze Sconces, Great For A Wine Cellar. Priced per sconce. Original wirring.
Category
20th Century Medieval Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Medieval lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Medieval lighting 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 lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Medieval lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include Edward F. Caldwell
Co., Maison Baguès, Oscar Bruno Bach, and Schonbek. 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 lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $200 and tops out at $37,500 while the average work can sell for $2,900.
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