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Medieval Wall Decorations

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
Gothic Style Huge Triptych Shadow Box/Display Of Orthodox Church Silver Icons
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Gothic style huge triptych shadow box/display of an Orthodox Church silver icons. The triptych is a large ogee shaped arc closed display made of heavy wood and glass. When you open the doors, it features some icons painted on wood and covered by an embossed and chased silver oklads with some gilt areas. They are framed by some red velvet. In the center, there are two icons who represent St.Paul and St.Peter; above them is the Almighty God...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Medieval Wall Decorations

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Silver

Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Aubusson Style Jaquar Tapestry with Medieval Museum Desig
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of French heritage with this exquisite midcentury tapestry featuring the captivating "Dame à l'orgue" (The Lady at the Organ) design from the Angers museum. Adm...
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Mid-20th Century French Medieval Wall Decorations

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Cotton, Wool

Pretty Vintage French screen printed medieval design Tapestry «unicorn hunt»
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of this mid-century French Aubusson style tapestry made with wool and cotton , by screen printing method by hand, featuring the exquisite design of the renowned medieval museum tapestry, « The Unicorn is Assailed. From the Unicorn Hunt Tapestries...
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Mid-20th Century French Medieval Wall Decorations

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Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s Vintage French Hand Printed Medieval Design Tapestry « Noble Amazon
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover a reproduction of the exquisite "Noble Amazone" French medieval museum tapestry, a true masterpiece of design. This captivating artwork showcases a noble lady elegantly seat...
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Mid-20th Century French Medieval Wall Decorations

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Cotton

Bobyrug’s Nice French Aubusson Style Medieval Design Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Behold this exquisite French tapestry, meticulously crafted as a museum-tapestry design replica. This tapestry captures the essence of a renowned masterpiece, featuring a captivating...
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Mid-20th Century French Medieval Wall Decorations

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Wool, Cotton

Nice Vintage Kalamkar Ispahan
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful midcentury hand painted kalamkar with a nice design of Safavid period and beautiful colors, hand painted on cotton foundation.
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Mid-20th Century Asian Medieval Wall Decorations

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Cotton

Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Hand Painted French Tapestry with Medieval Museum Design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the allure of the 15th-century masterpiece in your home with this exquisite midcentury French tapestry. featuring the design of a medieval tapestry “Charles of Orleans and M...
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Mid-20th Century French Medieval Wall Decorations

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Cotton

Stained Glass Triptych By Tom Spencer
Located in Petworth, GB
Stained glass trilogy Depicting Christ shining a torch after a quote from Oscar Wilde ‘Religion is like a blind man looking in a black room for a black cat that isn’t there, and fi...
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2010s English Medieval Wall Decorations

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Stained Glass, Giltwood

IMPORTANT TRIPTIC FLORENTINE SCHOOL (Italy) 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPORTANT TRIPTIC FLORENTINE SCHOOL (Italy) 16th Century Oil on wood, representing the Eternal Father, Our Lady with Baby Jesus, Saint Bernadino of Siena, San León, Saint Stephen an...
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16th Century Italian Antique Medieval Wall Decorations

Materials

Paint

An Impressive 18th Century Painted Parchment Armorial
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
An Impressive 18th Century Painted Parchment Armorial Height: 260cm Width: 185cm Provenance: Private Melbourne collection.
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18th Century Italian Antique Medieval Wall Decorations

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Parchment Paper

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Vintage French Hand Printed Tapestry Vendanges Design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of this mid-century French hand-printed, numbered tapestry featuring the exquisite design of the renowned medieval museum tapestry, "Les Vendanges" (grape harve...
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Mid-20th Century French Medieval Wall Decorations

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Cotton

Large Antique Sacred Heart of Jesus Earthenware Wall Sculpture, Glazed Stoneware
Located in Lisse, NL
* Kindly note that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Medieval Wall Decorations

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Earthenware

Circle of Pietro Cavallini - St. Bartholomew - 14th century Fresco
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Circle of Pietro Cavallini (Rome, 1250–1330)
 St. Bartholomew
 Fresco transferred onto canvas Umbria, 14th century
66.5 x 40 cm Provenance: Collection of Raymond Van Marle (The Hagu...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Medieval Wall Decorations

Materials

Canvas, Plaster

Wall Decoration Gregorian Chant on Parchment Sheet
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large manuscript sheet with Gregorian Chant on parchment "Sacerdos In Eternum" Gregorian Chant composition book sheet as wall decoration, Spain before XVth century...
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15th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Medieval Wall Decorations

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Parchment Paper, Wood

19th Century French Painted Wooden Heraldic Shield with Lions and Armor
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a noble touch to your study or library with this elegant 19th-century heraldic plaque. Crafted in France circa 1870, the antique wooden shield features a beautifully hand-painted...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Wall Decorations

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Wood

Set of 3 Antique Ecclesiastical Diagonal Panels
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of 3 antique Ecclesiastical style carved panels in diagonal form. These tracery panels of Pugin style make for decorative wall art or, once glazed, elaborate windows in a perio...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Medieval Wall Decorations

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Wood, Pine

16th Century English Tapestry
Located in LYON, FR
Very rare 16th Century English tapestry. Hand made my candle light over 300 years ago. Recently professionally cleaned and in good condition. Sources in Lyon France Any questions p...
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16th Century English Antique Medieval Wall Decorations

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Wool

19th Century French Carved Walnut Royal Coat-of-Arms of the City of Paris
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office or a study with this elegant antique "Blason" or coat of arms. Created in France circa 1870, the hand carved sculpture depicts the coat of arms of the city of Paris. The wall mounted Medieval style crest is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use and adorns a rich walnut patina. The coat of arms of the city of Paris shows a silver sailing ship...
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19th Century French Antique Medieval Wall Decorations

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Walnut

Armour Tapestry
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This Antique Medieval Armour Tapestry (5' x 6'7") is a striking example of European weaving, depicting a knight in full armor with exceptional detail and rich, vibrant colors. The in...
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20th Century French Medieval Wall Decorations

Materials

Wool, Silk

18th Century Oil on Canvas Heraldic Funerary Hatchment Painting
Located in London, GB
18th Century Oil on Canvas Heraldic Funerary Hatchment Painting, Memento Mori Painting, Vanitas Skull Painting, Vanitas Painting. A large high quality 1...
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Mid-18th Century British Antique Medieval Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Antique Painting Descent of the Holy Spirit Upon the Apostles
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing this wonderful antique wall painting on wood with gold leaf accents. This icon depicts the Pentecost, also known as the Descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles. The ...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Medieval Wall Decorations

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Gold Leaf

Weathered Antique Terracotta Architectural Shield Plaque
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An early 19th century weathered terracotta architectural plaque in the shape of a shield. This is one of seven similar shield-shaped terracotta plaques we are selling, usable alone ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Medieval Wall Decorations

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Terracotta

Spanish Alms Box / Wall Decoration in Blue Yellow Patina, 18th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
Carved wood hand painted donation / offering ALM Box, Spain, 18th century. Polychromed carved wood church collection offering donation money box as wall decoration. Wall hanging collection / donation money box. Originally used to collect donations at Christian churches/chapels. Interesting to be used as key box or key cabinet or as wall decoration Rare find. Provenance: Private collection. No key avaliable. Overall Measures: 46 cm H x 31,5 cm W x 14 cm D Poor box...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Medieval Wall Decorations

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Wood, Pine

Wonderful Vintage French screen printed by hand Tapestry « departure to hunt »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of this mid-century French screen-printed by hand tapestry featuring the exquisite design of «Departure for falcon hunting on horseback” This tapestry, a repli...
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Mid-20th Century French Medieval Wall Decorations

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Linen

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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Wall Decorations

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Porcelain

17th century Gothic hand sculpted oak panel from Belgium
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 17th century / wooden sculpted panel / oak / Gothic / Rustic / Antique A panel in oak wood enriched with Gothic carvings. Hand carved in Belgium in the 17th century. This ...
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17th Century Belgian Antique Medieval Wall Decorations

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Oak

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...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Medieval Wall Decorations

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Wood

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

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...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Medieval Wall Decorations

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Wood, 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 Wall Decorations

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Paper

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

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Paper

Rarest Arts Crafts Crafted Picture Frame with Litho, Christ Carrying His Cross
Located in Lisse, NL
Exceptionally hand-crafted picture frame with station of the cross lithograph by Eugene Jouy 'Editeur'. This handcrafted antique frame is in a style that we have never seen before a...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Medieval Wall Decorations

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper, Oak, Ash

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 Wall Decorations

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Wool, Cotton, Linen

Antique French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
77764, antique French Verdure tapestry. This hand-woven antique French Aubusson verdure tapestry depicts a landscape scene of the French countryside. ...
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Early 20th Century French Medieval Wall Decorations

Materials

Wool

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...
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19th Century British Antique Medieval Wall Decorations

Materials

Canvas

French Tapestry The Lady with an Organ by Tapisseries du Lion, circa 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Tapestry The Lady with an Organ by Tapisseries du Lion, circa 1970s A colorful and beautiful vintage tapestry, wall hanging by Tapisseries du Lion, from circa the 1970s. The ...
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1970s French Vintage Medieval Wall Decorations

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Fabric, Cotton

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

Materials

Paper

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Vintage French Hand Printed Tapestry Vendanges Design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of this mid-century French hand-printed tapestry featuring the exquisite design of the renowned medieval museum tapestry, "Les Vendanges" (grape harvest) from t...
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Mid-20th Century French Medieval Wall Decorations

Materials

Cotton

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 Wall Decorations

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Paper

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 Wall Decorations

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Paper

Pair of Antique English Encaustic Medieval Style Tiles
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of antique English encaustic medieval style tiles perfect for display in a period cottage or townhouse. The set comprises of two 12cm tiles displaying a pomegranate and Tudor...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Medieval Wall Decorations

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Clay

Pair of Antique 20th Century Medieval Style Tiles
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of antique 20th century medieval style tiles. Modelled in relief, these deeply cast 5-inch tiles display a classically dressed jousting knight on horseback in striking colourf...
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Early 20th Century English Medieval Wall Decorations

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Clay

Pretty Vintage French hand printed Tapestry, Vendanges museum Design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of this mid-century French hand-printed tapestry featuring the exquisite design of the renowned medieval museum tapestry, "Les Vendanges" (grape harvest) from t...
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Mid-20th Century French Medieval Wall Decorations

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Cotton, Wool

Set of 3 Antique Ecclesiastical Panels
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of 3 antique Ecclesiastical style panels. These tracery panels of Pugin style make for decorative wall art or, once glazed, elaborate windows in a period property or modern hom...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Medieval Wall Decorations

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Wood, Pine

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 Wall Decorations

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Wool, Cotton

Pretty Vintage wide French screen printed Tapestry by hand.  «
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of this mid-century French screen printed tapestry by hand featuring the exquisite design of the renowned medieval museum tapestry, “falcon hunting” or (Medieva...
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Mid-20th Century French Medieval Wall Decorations

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Wool, Cotton, Linen

19th Century Pair of Wooden Wall Chandeliers
Located in Esbeek, NL
Wall chandeliers in Gothic style.  
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19th Century French Antique Medieval Wall Decorations

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Wood

19th Century Aubusson Tapestry
Located in LYON, FR
Beautifully vivid, 1860-1870 Hand-woven Aubusson French Tapestry. Bought in St Ouen Paris. Warm fresh earthy tones, with amazing detail all in excellent condition. This piece has ha...
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1860s French Antique Medieval Wall Decorations

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Wool

Early 1900s Marked Art Deco Period Bronze Relief Wall Plaque Depicting the Pieta
Located in Lisse, NL
Heavy and finest quality, religious bronze wall plaque. This intense, bronze wall plaque depicts the Virgin Mary grieving over the body of Jesus Christ after the crucifixion. The h...
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Early 20th Century European Medieval Wall Decorations

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Bronze

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

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Paper

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

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Paper

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

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Paper

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

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Paper

Original Antique Illuminated Print of St Anthony of Padua. C.1880
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of St Anthony of Padua Illuminated Chromolithograph Published circa 1880 Unframed. Foxing to the margin Free shipping The me...
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1880s English Antique Medieval Wall Decorations

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Paper

Set of Three Vintage Paintings with People in Rococo Costumes
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Set of Three Vintage Paintings with People in Rococo Costumes A set of three paintings depicting two noble ladies and a noble man in Rococo costumes. Handpainted with enamel paint o...
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Mid-20th Century German Medieval Wall Decorations

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Wood

Vintage Boho Painted Plaster Corbels - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking pair of vintage architectural corbels captures the dramatic essence of Neoclassical and Gothic design. Expertly crafted from plaster and finished in a deep, moody dark ...
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Late 20th Century American Medieval Wall Decorations

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Plaster

Pair of Vintage Iron Heraldic Wall Plaques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking pair of vintage heraldic wall plaques, each featuring a blackened shield adorned with a bold, red relief crest—one with a rampant lion and the other with a double-headed eag...
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1930s Spanish Vintage Medieval Wall Decorations

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Iron

Pair of Vintage Iron Heraldic Wall Plaques
Pair of Vintage Iron Heraldic Wall Plaques
$2,400 Sale Price / set
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Wonderful Vintage French screen printed by hand Tapestry « The Miracle»
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of this mid-century French screen-printed by hand tapestry featuring the exquisite design of The Miracle of the Honeybee The Miracle of the Honeybee, 16th cen...
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Mid-20th Century French Medieval Wall Decorations

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Wool, Cotton, Linen

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

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Paper

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

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Paper

Medieval wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Medieval wall decorations 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 wall decorations created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, more furniture and collectibles, rugs and carpets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Medieval wall decorations made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall decorations, popular names associated with this style include Alain Cornic, Denoyer-Geppert, Europa Antiques, and Jindra Bernatova. 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 wall decorations 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 $23,097 while the average work can sell for $2,142.

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