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Medieval Furniture

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
St. Marks Gothic Wall Lantern
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This wrought iron Gothic Lantern was made for a private chapel in France. We also made matching pendants that are availalble. The Bronze finish and Honey opal...
Category

Early 18th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of "Holy Family" CandleHolders attr. to P.Poussielgue-Rusand, France, c1880
By Poussielgue-Rusand
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare pair of gilded and silvered bronze candle holders with engraved shafts decorated with rings embellished with colored cabochons in imitation of semi-precious stones. The religious character of these candles is recalled by the presence of angels in medallions in the center of the shaft, and by the presence of members of the Holy Family in a mandorla on each side of the tripod foot. A rich bestiary of fantastic animals inspired by the Middle Ages adorns the whole. The abundance of details transforms these candle holders from simple utilitarian objects during a religious celebration into a decorative artwork. Biography : Placide Poussielgue-Rusand (1824-1889) is a Parisian goldsmith and bronze maker known above all for his liturgical objects (chalices, ciboriums, patens, monstrances, etc.) and church bronzes...
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1880s French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Antique Gothic Wrought Iron Spiral Twist 56" Fireplace Mantel Fender Surround
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Gothic Wrought Iron Spiral Twist 56" Fireplace Mantel Fender Surround. Item features twisted finials, vintage scrolling central design,...
Category

Early 1900s Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Atelier Ciani Florence Italy prod. years 80 medieval stylish wall lamp bronze
Located in Biella, IT
Atelier Ciani Florence Italy design production years 80' medieval stylish sconce in brass & bronze wrought
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French Oak Side Cabinet with 18th Century Elements, France
Located in PARIS, FR
Charming small side cabinet in solid oak, incorporating carved elements dating back to the 18th century. Likely assembled or restored during the 19th century, the piece features rich...
Category

18th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Set of 9 Reclaimed Minton Co Gothic Encaustic Tiles
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of nine vibrant reclaimed gothic encaustic tiles by Minton & Co (stamped), circa 1840- 1860. Each 6-inch tile is detailed with buff and red terracotta tones to create an ornate...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Clay

16th Antique Carved Marble Mortar
Located in Marbella, ES
A unique piece of great historical and aesthetic value, this antique Gothic mortar has been hand-carved from a single block of light marble. Its robust shape and sculpted side fins e...
Category

16th Century Spanish Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Marble

6 Lights Wrought Iron Candlestick
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and delicate 6 lights candlestick is made of wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1950
Category

1950s French Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

6 Lights Wrought Iron Candlestick
6 Lights Wrought Iron Candlestick
$1,292 Sale Price
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An Oak Joint Stool, Occasional Table, Sewing Box
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
An Oak Joint Stool, Occasional Table, Sewing Box This a good Oak Joint or Joined Stool which has a secret compartment hidden in the top, this is accessed by sliding the top to the s...
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19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

Pair of Large Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Wall Sconces
Located in Troy, NY
Large, hand-forged wrought iron wall sconces, timeless, bold and stark appearance, exclusively designed by the Fortress, each sconce is individually hand-forged by local artisans; sm...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

Victorian Gothic Revival Console Table in Oak Hall Table c1870s
Located in High Peak, GB
J00 Victorian, Gothic Revival oak hall table, having serpentine black veined marble top above frieze drawer, all standing on turned and carved tapered legs. This antique hall table i...
Category

19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Marble

Large Pair of Medieval Style Wrought Iron Candelabras - Italy, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Ornate pair of wrought-iron candle holders. Lovely scrolling and patterned iron work.
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Medieval Furniture

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 Furniture

Marble capital carved with acanthus leaves - Apulia, 13th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Marble capital carved with acanthus leaves Southern Italy, Apulia 13th century 28,5 x 53,5 x 12,5 cm This wedge-shape capital decorated with acanthus leaves and roses is character...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Marble

Small Carved Oak Chest or Shoe Box Coffer
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Small carved oak chest or shoe box coffer The chest has 2 carved panels to the front and and decorative nailed and scalloped corners, inside is clean and it has blacksmith made hinges This small oak...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

Nice Vintage French screen printed by hand Tapestry « Suzanne and the old men »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of this mid-century French screen-printed by hand tapestry featuring the exquisite design of a medieval museum tapestry titled « Suzanne and the old men » The ...
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Mid-20th Century French Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Linen

French Gothic Arms Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French 'Gothic Arms' fireback or backsplash with Gothic Style design. Constructed from cast iron, it showcases a brown patina, with the option to be refinished to black ...
Category

20th Century French Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

19th Century Anatomical Model of Dissected Wax Head Mounted on Framed Board
Located in London, GB
Antique Anatomical Model, Anatomical Wax Model, Antique Wax Head, Medical Antique, Anatomical Antique, Vintage Anatomical Model, Antique Cabinet of Curi...
Category

Late 19th Century German Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wood

Very Interesting Iron Workers Gothic Sexy Dungeon Wrought Iron Bench Part of Set
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this rather interesting metal workers sexy Gothic dungeon bench Well, where to begin, what an interesting piece…. Umm… it looks like it came from ...
Category

20th Century English Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique French Monumental Hand Carved Ornate Figural Walnut Commissioned Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Monumental Hand Carved Ornate Figural Walnut Commissioned Chateau Cabinet An elaborate antique imported from France finely hand carved ...
Category

19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Marble

10 x14 6" Green Flat Woven by Hand Contemporary Kilim Design 100% Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Old Moss Green, Flat Woven by Hand, Contemporary Kilim Design, 100% Wool, Flat Weave, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Traditional Prim...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Set of 9 Reclaimed Gothic Style 6-Inch Geometric Tiles
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of nine 6-inch reclaimed tiles in the gothic style, decorated with interlinking circles, foliate roundels and stylised fish. Possibly in the style of Christopher Dresser, circa...
Category

1870s English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Clay

18th Century Carved Oak Celtic Wainscot Chair This is a Handsome Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
18th Century Carved Oak Celtic Wainscot Chair This Handsome Chair, has a magnificent patina, it has a solid plank seat, turned legs and carved arm re...
Category

18th Century Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

English Arts Crafts Mahogany and Brass Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Arts & Crafts (Gothic Revival-style) mahogany and brass trimmed double inkwell with glass jewels and drawer.   
Category

20th Century Medieval Furniture

Materials

Brass

9 8"x11 10" Taffy Pink Hand Knotted Old Tabriz Cleaned Pure Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

2 5"x11 4" Brown, Abarasque Design, Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Bitter Chocolate Brown, Abarasque Design, Nepali Tone on Tone, Wool and Silk, Tone on Tone, Hand Knotted, Runner Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Silk Latex: No Pile heigh...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Silk

E. La Fontaine Painted Porcelain Charger
Located in Astoria, NY
E. La Fontaine (French, XIX) Hand-Painted Porcelain Charger, late 19th century, depicting a medieval archer and a maiden on a castle rampart, signed "E. La Fontaine", ebonized molded...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Large 19th Century Inglenook Fire Grate on Andirons
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large 19th Century Inglenook Fire Grate on Andirons This is heavy hand Forged Iron Log Grate is supported on a Pair of Iron Andirons The Grate is in very good but used condition and it is very heavy and would look superb in an open or Inglenook fire place The Andirons and Grate...
Category

19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century Italian Painted Wall Hanging Shields with Family Crests
Located in Dallas, TX
Embellish your study or library with this elegant antique pair of wall hanging plaques. Carved in Italy, circa 1880, each plaque is oval in shape with scalloped and curved edges, and...
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Brass Wall hanging Shield A Decorative Gothic wall hanging Shield
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Brass Wall hanging Shield A Decorative Gothic wall hanging Shield hand made in brass, the shield is decorated with mythical Warriors and beasts, there are 2 images of t...
Category

19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Gothic Black Painted Wrought Iron Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring a true "Old World" flair to your dining room, entryway or den with this large and imposing light fixture. Crafted in France circa 1870 and round in shape, this antique chandeli...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

Rare Large 16th Century Grape or Cauldron in Solid Bronze
Located in Meer, VAN
Rare Large Grape or Cauldron in Solid Bronze, Europe, 16th Century. This is a rare and large museum quality 16th century grape or cauldron or cooking pot in solid bronze. A practi...
Category

16th Century European Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Bronze

1 10"x3 2" Red Antique Persian Senneh Even Wear Clean Hand Knotted Wool Mat Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Scarlet Sage Red, Antique Persian Senneh, Even Wear, Clean, Good Condition, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Mat, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Sty...
Category

1910s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

19th Century Golden Oak Joint Stool
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century golden oak joint stool This a good oak Joined stool a good solid stool, it has a good natural color and a lovely patina, it makes a gr...
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

An Old Decorative Green Man Copper Lantern This old Hall Lantern has 6 sides
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
An Old Decorative Green Man Copper Lantern This very old Hall Lantern has 6 bevelled glass sides This very unusual Baroque light is wired for electricity, it has the mask of the gr...
Category

19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Copper

12 5"x19 4" Gray Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oversized Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Gray, Persian Tabriz Sheikh Safi Design, Hand Knotted Pure Wool, Oversized Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centur...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Mary Magdalene on her way to Marseille. Castilian school, 15th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Mary Magdalene on her way to Marseille. oil on board. Castilian school, towards the last third of the century XV. Oil on panel showing a landscape in the background with a walled city, some mountains and the shore of a watercourse (from the theme it is seen that it is the shore from sea). In the foreground and in full body, a boat with a sail appears with a circus richly dressed characters and with their respective nimbus (these decorated with geometric elements and engraved vegetables), two women and three men. Note the anecdotal detail of the fish crossing the waters under the ship. In the Golden...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Other

Jacques Callot 1592 - 1635, French Book by Paulette Choné, 1992
Located in Atlanta, GA
Jacques Callot 1592 - 1635, French book by Paulette Choné, 1992. This important book was published after the Jacques Callot exhibition, held at the Lorraine Historical Museum in Nanc...
Category

1990s French Medieval Furniture

Materials

Paper

Antique Medieval Style Oak Wall Hangings
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of antique English oak wall hangings depicting a stylised deer to one panel and a lion to the other in medieval and heraldic styles. Each of an expert quality after more than...
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

19th Century Carved Paneled Oak Coffer
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century carved paneled oak coffer This is a lovely old piece, with a good patina, the chest has three moulded panels on the front a...
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

Ancient Byzantine Bronze Double-Sided Engraved Reliquary Cross, 9th-12th Century
Located in New York, NY
Fine engraved double-sided Byzantine bronze reliquary cross, 9th-12th Century AD Excellent original patina Composed of two parts hinged at the top an...
Category

15th Century and Earlier European Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Boho Punch Cut Phoenix Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a bold statement with this stunning vintage punch-cut Phoenix mirror, an artistic fusion of intricate metalwork and mythical inspiration. Featuring a highly detailed punched met...
Category

Late 20th Century American Medieval Furniture

Materials

Metal

Beautiful 1920s Gothic Wood Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Gothic lantern, the patina of the wood is beautiful, the height of the light is with out the chain.        
Category

1920s American Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Metal

St. Jerome Religious Painting, circa 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century painting of St. Jerome with halo and skull. A well painted canvas in original gilt frame generally in good condition. Some losses to the frame and small nic...
Category

19th Century British Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Canvas

A Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp, 12th/13th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp, 12th/13th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Description: A 12/13th-century Seljuk bronze oil lamp is an antique from the Seljuk Empire, k...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Central Asian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Wrought Iron Table Lamp with Dragon, Italy, circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Elegant table / desk lamp in wrought iron, figuring a winged dragon holding a torch / torchiere. Beautiful metal work: subject well done, beautiful verdigris patina. Neo-Gothi...
Category

Early 1900s Italian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

French 18th Century Forged Iron Andirons
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A slender pair of French 18th century hand-wrought fireplace andirons. They are Gothic-Mediterranean in style emboldened by a reddish brown patina from oxidation of the iron and cent...
Category

18th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Important Gothic Pugin Style Victorian Walnut Dwarf Open Bookcase
By Pugin
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very well made Gothic Pugin style very large dwarf open bookcase A very good looking and well made piece, the sh...
Category

19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Gothic design antique sterling silver goblet made in 1876 by George Unite
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1876 by George Unite, this stunning, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Goblet, is in the Gothic taste, featuring chased decoration throughout, a gilt int...
Category

1870s English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20 Century Venetian Art Glass Rummer
Located in Den Haag, NL
Original Early 20th Century Italian Design Intricate Art Glass Vase in pale green glass. Made in Italy, Murano region, early 20th century. Beautiful pale green glass, hand blown, han...
Category

1920s Italian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Neo Gothic Style Oak Bench, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Neo Gothic style oak bench, circa 1950.      
Category

1950s European Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

16th Century Giltwood and Polychrome Group Carving – God and Mary
Located in Basildon, GB
A 16th Century Giltwood and Polychromed Carved Group depicting God and Mary seated on a plinth.
Category

16th Century European Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of 1950s Gothic Pendant Lights W/ Hexagon Shape and White Textured Glass
Located in New York, NY
1950's Gothic style pendant lights with textured white glass. This pair of hexagon shaped steel lights with brass plating have the original patina although there some wear with the b...
Category

1950s American Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Steel, Brass

Rare Medieval Wrought Iron Round Table / Stand with Porphyry top
Located in Troy, NY
Rare Medieval Wrought Iron Round Table / Stand with Porphyry top, ca. 1500, featuring a massive round porphyry top. The porphyry probably imperial Roman, ...
Category

16th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Porphyry, Wrought Iron

Medieval-style antique solid wood trunk with wrought iron inserts
Located in Cantù, IT
Medieval-style antique solid wood trunk with wrought iron inserts
Category

20th Century Italian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Gothic Wrought Iron Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring a true "Old World" flair to your dining room or den with this large and imposing light fixture. Crafted in France circa 1870 and round in shape, this antique chandelier has a c...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Gothic Forged Iron Six Candles Chandelier
Located in Paris, FR
Large decorative forged iron chandelier, late 19th century. Forged in France, circa 1890, the large chandelier can receive 6 candles (candles not provided). On wavy shapes, the chand...
Category

19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

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 Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Medieval Style Wrought Iron Fire Basket
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique medieval style round wrought iron freestanding fire basket with supporting firedogs. At over 130 years old, this fire grate has certainly stood the test of time. With a...
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Palatial Silver Distressed Rustic Metal Chandelier by Schonbek
Located in Manhasset, NY
Palatial silver distressed rustic metal chandelier by Schonbek. A wonderful rustic silver metal chandelier by one of Germany's finest crystal ...
Category

1970s Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Medieval furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Medieval 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 rugs and carpets, building and garden elements, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Medieval furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Asia, and West Asia 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, Arval Argenti Valenza, Edward F. Caldwell Co., and Aeterna Furniture. 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 $30 and tops out at $275,000 while the average work can sell for $1,886.

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