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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
Period: Mid-20th Century
Ivory Vintage Persian Kerman Abrash Hand Knotted Worn Wool Distressed Look 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...
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1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Salmon Color Old Persian Bibikabad All Over Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool 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...
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1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

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Wool

Light Blue Worn Wool Cropped Thin Hand Knotted Distressed Old Persian Kerman 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...
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1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Colorful, Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Bakhtiar, Distressed Look Worn Wool 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...
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1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

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Wool

Walnut Brown, Northwest Persian Wide Runner Abrash, Hand Knotted Worn Wool 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...
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1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

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Wool

Peach Color, Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Hamadan, Worn Wool Distressed 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...
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1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Soft Pink Vintage Persian Kerman Worn Wool Distressed Look Hand Knotted 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...
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1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Terracotta Red Vintage Persian Husainabad Hand Knotted Worn Wool Distressed 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...
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1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

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Wool

Colorful Hand Knotted Old Persian Kerman Cropped Thin Distressed Worn Wool 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...
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1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Hot Pink and Purple, Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Hamadan, Distressed Wool 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...
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1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Mocha Brown, Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Shiraz Worn Wool, Distressed Look 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...
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1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Earth Tone Colors Vintage and Worn Down Persian Shiraz Hand Knotted 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...
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1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

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Wool

Beige Old Persian Kerman Hand Knotted Cropped Thin Worn Wool Distressed 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...
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1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Ivory Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Kerman Sheared Low Distressed Worn Wool 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

Ivory Old Persian Kerman Cropped Thin Distressed Look Worn Wool Hand Knotted 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

Colorful Old Persian Kerman Shabby Chic Hand Knotted Distressed Worn Wool 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

Navy Blue Worn Wool Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Kerman Distressed Look 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

Navy Blue Vintage Persian Kerman Sheared Low Distressed Wool Hand Knotted 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

Beige Hand Knotted Worn Wool Cropped Thin Distressed Look Old Persian Kerman 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

Navy Blue Old Persian Kerman Hand Knotted Cropped Thin Worn Wool Distressed 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

Ivory Worn Wool Cropped Thin Hand Knotted Distressed Look Old Persian Kerman 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

Vintage Persian Kerman, Distressed Look, Worn Wool Shaved Down, Hand Knotted 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

Vintage Persian Kerman, Distressed Look, Worn Wool, Sheared Low Hand Knotted 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

Distressed Look, Worn Wool, Hand Knotted, Denim Blue, Vintage Persian Kerman 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

Vintage And Worn Down Distressed Colors Persian Shiraz Hand Knotted Bohemian 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

Red Bohemian Old Persian Tabriz Medallion Design 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

Antique North West Persian with Camel Hair Runner Full Pile Wool Handknotted 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

1940s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Vintage Worn Down Tan Color Persian Qashqai Wool Handmade Bohemian 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

Handmade Persian Shiraz Vintage Worn Down Wool Bohemian Gallery Size Runner 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

Pink Gallery Size Vintage Overdyed Persian Hand Knotted Oriental Rug, 5 2"x 9 9"
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

Oversized Vintage Persian Tabriz Hunting Rug, Hotel Lobby Size Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
76680 Vintage Persian Tabriz Hunting Rug 14’07 x 21’09. Reminiscences of an exotic journey and worldly sophistication, this hand-knotted wool vintag...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

4 2"x7 8" Ivory Vintage Persian Shiraz Hand Knotted Pure Wool Clean Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Vintage Persian Shiraz with Rare Ivory Color Background, Geometric Pattern, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Shaved Down, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Clean, Oriental Ru...
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1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77009 Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug, 02'07 x 09'08. Afghan Baluch rugs are handwoven textiles originating from the Baluch tribes in Afghanistan. These r...
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Mid-20th Century Afghan Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug with Seven Mountain Flowers Design
Located in Dallas, TX
77795 Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug with Seven Mountain Flowers Design, 03'01 x 04'09. Step into a realm of cultivated rarity with this hand-knot...
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Medieval Furniture

Materials

Silk

Gothic James Mont Style Green Cerused Oak Pedestal Dining Table by Enkeboll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gothic James Mont Style Green Cerused Oak Pedestal Dining Table by Enkeboll. Item features (2) leaves, green cerused oak finish, heavy reeded column form double pedestal base...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

1950 s Overdyed Skull Rug, La Rosa de la Muerte: A Woven Calavera of Remembrance
By Wunderkammer Studio, Alexander McQueen
Located in Dallas, TX
80431 Rare Vintage Sugar Skull Overdyed Rug, 09'09 x 12'10. “La Rosa de la Muerte: A Woven Calavera of Remembrance”. Step into a realm where heritage and haute design entwine—this on...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

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
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1950s French Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

5 Lights Wrought Iron Candlestick
5 Lights Wrought Iron Candlestick
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Large wall lamp with sword, 1950 s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A large wall lamp with a metal sword in wrought iron is a unique and original choice for a home. This lamp has a beautiful design that creates a medieval atmosphere. The sword is ma...
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1950s French Vintage Medieval Furniture

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Wrought Iron

The Crimson Rebellion: A Vintage Overdyed Skull Rug of Avant-Garde Allure
By Wunderkammer Studio, Alexander McQueen
Located in Dallas, TX
80458 Rare Vintage Red Skull Overdyed Rug, 09'02 x 11'10. Bathed in a rich crimson glow, this hand-knotted wool distressed vintage overdyed rug defies convention and redefines luxury...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

2nd Amendment Vintage Overdyed Rug
By Alexander Sturm, Wunderkammer Studio
Located in Dallas, TX
80386 2nd Amendment Vintage Overdyed Rug. Showcasing an esoteric design and artful craftsmanship, this vintage overdyed rug has been given a twist. The controversial pistol pattern and atmospheric colorway woven into this piece work together creating a truly one-of-a-kind look. A faded backdrop sets the scene cultivating a thought-provoking focal point with a multifaceted impact open to the viewer's interpretation of the 2nd amendment. Regardless if hung on the wall in a gun club or placed on the floor in a shooting range, this gun rug...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Vintage Embroidered Silk Rug with Victorian Gothic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77335 vintage embroidered silk rug with Victorian Gothic style. This handwoven wool and silk embroidered rug features an all-over repeating fl...
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool, Silk

Vintage Turkish Oushak Area Rug with Luxe Medieval Style, Wide Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
72689 vintage Turkish Oushak area rug with Luxe Medieval style, wide hallway runner. Immersed in Anatolian history, rich detail and dramatic colors, this hand-knotted wool vintage Ou...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

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.
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1950s French Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

1940s Vintage Antelope Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools Style of Edouard Schenck
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Vintage Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools set with Stylized Antelope Edouard Schenck Style Crafted with elegance and functionality, ...
Category

1940s French Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

2 8"x9 6" Overdyed Green Vintage Persian Worn Down Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Overdyed Green, Vintage Persian with Geometric Pattern, Worn Down, Distressed, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Narrow Runner, Oriental Rug ...
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1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

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Wool

3 1 x9 Blush Red Ovedyed Persian Lilahan Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Blush Red, Ovedyed Vintage Persian Lilahan with Distinct Abrash, Shaved Down, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary ...
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1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

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 Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

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 Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Andirons Representing an Evangelist, French, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of cast iron andirons represents an Evangelist. They are French, circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Medieval Furniture

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Iron

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...
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1930s Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Brass

Electroplated Silver Bottle Coasters Antique Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A very good pair of antique electroplated silver bottle coasters; part of our wine and drinks related collection. These antique electroplated sil...
Category

1940s English Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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 Furniture

Materials

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...
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Mid-20th Century American Medieval Furniture

Materials

Metal

Very Large Hand Forged Iron Candle Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of impressively large hand forged sconces of iron and tole having 3 arms each for candles. Could be electrified.
Category

1940s Italian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

Dramatic English Antique Iron Winged Dragon Andirons
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Dramatic pair of English antique hand forged iron winged dragon andirons having impressive details and claw feet. Circa 1930’s
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1930s English Vintage Medieval Furniture

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Iron

Misty Blue Vintage Persian Kerman Sheared Thin Hand Knotted Wool 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

Vintage Gothic Style Religious Silver Plated Tall Church Pitcher with Cross
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gothic Style Religious Silver Plated Tall Church Pitcher with Cross Finial. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 14" H x 7.5" W x 3.5" D.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Medieval Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

6 3"x9 5" Vintage White Wash Tabriz Worn Wool Hand-Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Vintage White Wash Tabriz Worn Wool Hand-Knotted Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old Persian weaving cr...
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1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

6 3"x9 10" Gray Earthtone Color Vintage Afghan Balooch Hand Knotted All Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Agreeable Gray, Earthtone Color, Vintage Afghan Baluch with Bold Geometric Pattern, Natural Color, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height...
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1960s Afghan Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

4 x6 2" Ivory Organic Wool Evenly Worn Mint Condition Clean Persian Vintage Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Vintage Persian Tabriz, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmans...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

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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