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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
Massive 19th Century French Elm and Oak Trestle Table
Located in Troy, NY
Massive 19th Century French Elm and Oak Trestle Table of unusual Design, with half-round ends and a Medieval Look, probably made at the end of the 19th century. The almost 3.5 inch t...
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16th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Elm, Oak

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...
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15th Century and Earlier Central Asian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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...
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1920s Italian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of 19th Century Italian Medieval Style One-Arm Sconces
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of carved, painted and gilded sconces in the Medieval style. 19th century Italian.
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19th Century Italian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Stone Vide poche Basin Jardinière Bowl Planter Vessel Sink Antiques
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand Carved Stone Vide poche Basin Jardinière bowl planter vessel sink Antiques . 17th C. Possibly earlier Gothic Container . A Water Trough Benitier in a ...
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17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Medieval-style antique solid wood trunk with wrought iron inserts
Located in Cantù, IT
Medieval-style antique solid wood trunk with wrought iron inserts
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20th Century Italian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

"Dragons Roses" Wrought-Iron Mirror - France, Early 1900 s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Decorative mirror in a wrought-ion frame decorated with "repousse" dragons on either side, and lovely wrought-iron roses.
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Early 20th Century French Medieval Furniture

Materials

Metal

Amazing Chest, Italy, late 16th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing Chest, Italy, late 16th century 93 x 214 x 74 cm Rectangular shaped chest, in walnut wood. Four bracket feet, with four corners with sculpted leaves. Table top with owl's bea...
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16th Century Italian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wood

A Huge Christ of Pity, Normandy circa 1480
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare and large Christ of pity, or Christ in bonds. Jesus is sitting on a rock, stripped of his clothes, awaiting his execution. Monoxyle Ash wood carved in the round. Traces of po...
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wood, Ash

Antique German Heraldic Stained Glass Window Hanging
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A 19th century antique German heraldic stained glass window hanging. Since the early years of the Holy Roman Empire, the black eagle has ...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Lead

French Carved Oak Column Display Pedestal
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French carved oak column display pedestal The pedestal is square in shape, the top has a 14” x 17” plinth so it is ideal to display a large ornament or similar The front and sid...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

Austin Seeley Antique Armillary Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An impressive antique sundial pairing a mid 19th century gothic style stone pedestal by Austin and Seeley (unsigned) circa 1840, with a 20th century s...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Stone, Composition, Metal, Steel

Iron and Marble Gueridon Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gothic style, hand forged iron gueridon table base with detached, double layered, Breccia marble top.
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Late 20th Century American Medieval Furniture

Materials

Marble, Iron

Antique Gothic Arts Crafts Large Wrought Iron Fireplace Andirons w/ Bar - Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Gothic Arts & Crafts Large Wrought Iron Fireplace Andirons w/ Bar - a Set. Item features a large impressive size, scrolling iron frames, removable scrolling crossbar, very ni...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Medieval Furniture

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Wrought Iron

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

Materials

Iron

Important Burr Burl Gothic Antique Dressing Table with Polished Brass Fittings
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and important, Museum quality, Gothic style Antique Burr & Burl Walnut Dressing table with...
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18th Century European Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Victorian sterling silver travelling communion set made in 1894
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1894 by Henry Wilkinson, with pieces also made by Walker & Hall, this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Travelling Communion Set, is in the Goth...
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1890s English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Victorian Gothic Style Exterior Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An Arched Gothic style door, salvaged from a Church in Shrewsbury. Total Height 252 cm (99.21 in) Height to shoulder: 153 cm (60.23 in)
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wood, Pine

SUBLIME FULLY RESTORED GOTHIC WINDSOR STEEPLE BACK BURR YEW ELM ARMCHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine fully restored Burr Yew & Elm Vintage Gothic style Steeple back Windsor armchair Please note the delivery fee list...
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20th Century English Medieval Furniture

Materials

Elm, Yew

American Bronze and Enameled Box/Humidor by E.F. Caldwell, New York, 1900s
Located in New York, NY
An American Gothic Revival bronze and enamelled box/humidor. By Edward F. Caldwell & Co. Inc., New York, first quarter of 1900s. The rectangul...
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1910s American Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Gothic Design Victorian Sterling Silver Toast Rack - Made in 1846
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1846, possibly by John Gilbert, and also carrying the retail shop mark of James Braham (located at 8 the Strand, Torquay) this very stylish, Victorian, An...
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1840s English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

17 7"x26 4" Blue Wool-Silk Abrush Persian Repetitive Design Hand Knotted XL Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Admiral Blue, Wool and Silk, Distinct Abrush, Persian Repetitive Design, Shaved Low, Mansion Sized, Hand Knotted, XL, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Silk Latex: No Pile ...
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2010s Indian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Vintage Boho Georgian Art Lighting Sconces - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a powerful design statement with this exceptional pair of vintage architectural sconces. Each fixture boasts a dramatic, oversized lantern form, featuring a distinctive pagoda-s...
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Late 20th Century American Medieval Furniture

Materials

Metal

18th Century Medieval Style Carved Oak Door or Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique 18th century medieval style carved oak door or panel; one of two similar for sale at UK Heritage. Previously used as a decorative panel and transformed into a door, this ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood, Oak, Pine

Gothic style linenfold Caquetoire Armchair
Located in Troy, NY
Gothic style Linenfold Caquetoire Armchair. The linear design, understated decoration of the linen-fold back panel and comfortable proportion give this chair a timeless look.
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19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

Original Antique Illuminated Print of St Anne. C.1880
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of St Anne Illuminated Chromolithograph Published circa 1880 Unframed. Free shipping The measurement is the paper size
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1880s English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Paper

2 1"x3 1" Golden Yellow Pinecone Design Hand Knotted Wool Sample Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Golden Yellow, Pinecone Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Shaved Low, Densely Woven, Mat, Sample, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Trans...
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2010s Indian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Carved Limestone Balustrade, North of France, First Half of the 15th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Carved Limestone balustrade. In a modern metal frame. North of France, Ile de France or Normandy. End of the 14th century - first half of the 15th century. Measures: 90 x 62 x 8...
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Limestone

18th Century Carved Oak Dresser with Kings This is a handsome piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
18th Century Carved Oak Dresser with Kings This is a handsome piece with a wonderful patina, the carving is of very fine quality, the very top section is even older it dates from t...
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18th Century Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

Original Antique Illuminated Print of St Matthew. C.1880
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of St Matthew Illuminated Chromolithograph Published circa 1880 Unframed. Free shipping The measurement is the paper size
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1880s English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Paper

Set of Four Ebonized Gothic Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of four ebonized Gothic side chairs. Label from Irving & Casson - A.H. Davenport, Co., Boston and New York.
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19th Century American Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Gothic Pine Diminutive Church Pew
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Charming and withs tons of character, or patina or both. Gothic church pew with paneled sides in a smaller size, about 4.5 feet so its very manageab...
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1850s American Antique Medieval Furniture

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Pine

2 Neo Gothic Style Oak Stools, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 Neo Gothic style oak stools, circa 1950. PRICE IS FOR ONE TWO ARE AVAILABLE
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1950s European Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

TEN FINE RESTORED BROWN LEATHER GOTHIC REVIVAL STEEPLE BACK KITCHEN BAR STOOLs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of ten stunning fully restored hand dyed Whisky Brown leather, Gothic Revival Steeple back...
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20th Century European Medieval Furniture

Materials

Leather, Oak

Original Antique Illuminated Print of St Dominic. C.1880
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of St Dominic Illuminated Chromolithograph Published circa 1880 Unframed. Free shipping The measurement is the paper size
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1880s English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Paper

2 6"x8 Rose Pink, Wool and Art Silk, Jacquard Hand Loomed, Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Rose Pink, All Over Design Wool and Art Silk, Jacquard Hand Loomed, Runner Oriental Rug. It has been Loomed for months and months in the centuri...
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2010s Indian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Silk

Antique European Forged Wrought Iron Floor Standing Candle Holder Candelabra
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent large antique European forged iron seventeen light candelabrum. Dating from the 18th to early 19th century, Continental Europe, most likely Spanish, most impressive monumental size, made long before the advent of electricity, this finely crafted hand forged black wrought iron floor lamp...
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18th Century European Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Ancient Jain Altarpiece with Three Standing Jina s, Gujarat, India 16th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
An authentic, ancient and exceptional Three Jina Shrine. For it’s age the altarpiece is in a very good condition and rather large. The image of three standing, nude Jinas flanked by the other 21 seated Jinas is rare. The lintel of the shrine is showing the nine comets and three seated figures...
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16th Century Indian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Incredible Pair of Antique French Heavy Bronze Gothic Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sensational gutsy pair of heavy antique French 3 arm sconces having gothic inspired details. Newly rewired. (Joyce)
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1920s French Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pretty medieval Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry «Hunting stop or peasant snack
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
very beautiful French Aubusson style tapestry, with a design of a medieval tapestries. This tapestry has been made in the renowned “La Filandière” manufacturing Halte de chasse ou c...
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Mid-20th Century French Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

16th Century Belgian Gothic Oak Panel
Located in Meulebeke, BE
16th century / Belgium / Letter Panel / Oak / Gothic A finely carved Gothic oak panel from 16th-century Belgium. This architectural fragment features graceful vertical fluting frame...
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16th Century Belgian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

Important Book Seigneurs et Princes de Monaco by S.E René Novella and Philip R
Located in London, GB
Important book 'Seigneurs et Princes de Monaco' by S.E René Novella and Philip Reder French, Late 20th century Book: height 6.5cm, width 30cm, depth 38cm Case: height 9.5cm, width 34cm, depth 40cm Beautifully decorated in the style reminiscent of Medieval illuminated manuscripts, the book describes the history of Lords and Princes of Monaco. Written by S.E René Novella and illustrated by Philip Reder in the late 20th century, it was manufactured using traditional bookmaking techniques by Arts et Couleurs. Intricate colour border detailing adorns the pages of this publication, with a colour palette of various shades of green, blue, and red predominating. The names of lords and kings are further decorated with ornate borders, including motifs such as a crown, and the text includes ornate, coloured lettering. A luxurious red satin case with a red leather spine protects the book which comes with a certificate of authenticity. A collection of red lacquer illustrations depicting various arches is part of the publication. Red leather was used for the cover of the book and is decorated with gold and black debossed patterns. Only 150 copies were made with the book in Mayfair Gallery...
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Late 20th Century French Medieval Furniture

Materials

Leather, Satin, Paper

Rare Large 15th Century Renaissance English Oak Roof Angels Corbel.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Rare Large 15th Century Renaissance English Oak Roof Angels Corbel. Truly astonishing rare roof angels, circa 1450. The large Medieval carvi...
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15th Century and Earlier English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

Large Medieval carved frieze - France, 14th-15th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Gothic Limestone frieze decorated with curly foliage North of France, 14th-15th century 59,8 x 15,6x 22 cm This French Gothic limestone frieze, adorned with curling foliage, stands ...
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Antique English Encaustic Medieval Tiles c.1400
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of antique English encaustic medieval tiles, sourced from a private collection, Oxfordshire, dating to the 14-15th century. The set com...
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15th Century and Earlier English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Clay

Antique 19th century Jacobean Carved Oak Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique 19th century Jacobean style carved oak fireplace. Dating to circa 1850, this English fireplace is elaborately carved and ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Victorian gilt inkstand desk set in the Gothic style
Located in London, GB
Victorian gilt inkstand desk set in the Gothic style English, 19th Century Height 19cm, width 27cm, depth 12.5cm This wonderful inkstand is a fine piece of Victorian period design. ...
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19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Early 20th Century Forged Polished Iron Wall Torchere Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a powder room or an entry way with this elegant pair of antiques wall torcheres lights. Crafted in France, circa 1920, each narrow fixture made...
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Early 20th Century French Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

PAIR OF ANTIQUE GOTHIC A.W.N PUGIN SIDE CHAIRS CHIPPENDALE CLUSTER COLUMN LEGs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite, highly collectable pair of Gothic Revival A.W.N Pugin side chairs with ornately carved frames Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price. A truly sublime pair of very rare, Gothic Steeple...
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Early 1800s English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Blacksmith Made Iron Game Hanger, Kitchen Utensil or Pot Hanger
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Blacksmith made iron game hanger, kitchen utensil or pot hanger. A great piece with lots of Character, it is a large rectangular piece it is set wi...
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1920s Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage Lounge Chairs in Leather, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
A pair of antique leather armchairs dating from the 1960s and originating from Spain, crafted in a medieval-inspired style. The chairs feature heavily carved wooden frames and sturdy...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Medieval Furniture

Materials

Leather

3 x4 9" Fire Brick Red, Persian Ardabil, Pure Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Fire Brick Red, Persian Ardabil with Various Human Figurines, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Traditional Pri...
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2010s Persian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Stoneware Lamp with Gothic Face
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Ceramic lamp with a gothic face. Lamp measures 19" high from base to the bottom of socket and 10" diameter. Lamp has been professionally rewired for a 3-way light bulb. We also added...
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1970s American Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

8 9"x12 10" Blue, Mamluk Design, Extra Soft Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Lapis Blue, 14th Century Mamluk Dynasty Pattern, Vegetable Dyes, Extra Soft Wool, 200 KPSI, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Sty...
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2010s Afghan Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

French Gothic Style Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Gothic Style Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket. Made of cast iron as well as wrought iron.
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20th Century French Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

4 1"x6 Orange Ancient Ottoman Erased Design Ghazni Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Metallic Orange, Ancient Ottoman Erased Design, Ghazni Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional Primary color:...
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2010s Indian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Vintage French Neogothic Altar Torchère Candlestick Set w/ Black Porcelain
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Neogothic Altar Torchère Candlestick Set w/ Black Porcelain These matching black porcelain candlesticks have bronze flourishes. The base of each candlestick has three...
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Late 20th Century French Medieval Furniture

Materials

Brass

Italian Pair of 18th Century Religious Incense Torches
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is an incredibly unique pair of incense torches from Italy that have recently been fitted with new metal bases so they may stand upright and be repositioned as needed. Made of p...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 19th Century Country House Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 6 19th Century Country House Oak Dining Chairs This is a very handsome set of High Back Country Oak Chairs, one of which is the carver chair These handsome Oak frames have ...
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19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

A Superb French Gothic Iron Entrance Wall Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Superb French Gothic Iron Entrance Wall Light A very handsome French iron wall light with a glass flame shade, the light is set at a slight incline and would enhance the entrance...
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1930s Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

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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