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.
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Style: Medieval
Imperial Red Vintage Persian Hamadan Pure Wool 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...
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
Green Overdyed Patchwork Vintage Persian Pure Wool 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...
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
Yellow, Worn Wool Hand Knotted, Vintage Persian Karajeh 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
Hand Knotted, Ivory, Vintage Persian Kerman, 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...
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
Original Antique Print of a 13th Century Illumination, circa 1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of a 13th century illumination.
Chromolithograph
Published circa 1900
Unframed.
The measurement is the paper size
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Paper
Semi Antique Persian Bakhtiari with Golden Panel Design Sheared Low Handmade 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
Chili Red Antique Persian Baluch Prayer Design Pure Wool Hand Knotted Clean 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
1930s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
19th Century Italian Alabaster Carved Head Of A Bishop Saint
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Italian carved alabaster head of a saint wearing a bishop's mitre in the Gothic style. Though a fragment, the intense gaze of this small carving gives it a lot of presence. Rendered by a master carver, this piece has a lot of personality. Likely an architectural fragment, the weathered surface and distressed condition only add to the appeal of this unique sculpture. Mounted on an ebonized walnut base.
10 inches high 3.5 square
5 7/8 inches high by 4 wide by 3.75 deep (head only)
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Gothic Refectory Table, Italy circa 1870
Located in Culver City, CA
Gothic Refectory Table
Italy circa 1870
Constructed in oak, two plank top, detailed lion heads, on claw feet with casters.
77”L x 44”d x 31.25”h
Category
1870s Italian Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique French Oak Monastery Refectory Dining Table
Located in Forney, TX
A substantial antique French oak monastery / refectory table. circa 1900
Hand carved in France in the early 20th century, likely near the Alps region of Southern France close to the...
Category
Early 20th Century French Medieval Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of Carved Swedish Monk Chairs in Solid Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of chairs, solid oak, Sweden, 1950s
Sculptural pair of nordic monk chairs in stained, solid oak. Not only do these chairs have a very interesting, beautiful frame, moreover, th...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Oak
Sterling Silver 19th Century Knight in Shinning Armor
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This antique sterling silver knight figurine from the 19th century is a captivating masterpiece. Dressed in full medieval armor with a staff and fl...
Category
19th Century American Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Silver
19th Century English Victorian Hall Bench in Oak, Bobbin Turned Legs
Located in Odense, DK
This is a lovely piece of carved furniture, the back of the seat is crisply carved with the traditional Wheel of Life pattern, it is made from solid oak with a carved edge and a carv...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Oak
Orange Antique Persian Tabriz Open Some Wear Clean 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 make exact rug size in feet and inches : 8'8" x 12'0" main rug color : orange rug border color : navy blue other colors of the rug : ivory, light blue, pink, beige rug pile...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage French Hand Printed Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of the "Verdure des Flandres" tapestry – a stunning piece echoing 16th-century designs. Hand-printed using serigraphy on a cotton foundation, this exqu...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Medieval Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Persian Hamadan Ivory with Flower Bouquet Design 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
1970s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Gilt Wrought Iron Medieval Style Four-Light Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
Late 19th century gilt wrought iron medieval style four-light chandelier
An impressive and heavy medieval-style castle design gilt wrought iron four-light chandelier from the late 1...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Red Vintage Persian Viss Full Pile Excellent Cond Wool Hand Knotted 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
1950's Italian Gothic Dragon Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Unique pair of large 1960's Italian Gothic Dragons andirons, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use, amazing craft...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Vintage Fireplace Tool Set with Cast Iron Stand & Carved Bellows 70s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
This French wrought iron fireplace set, designed in a Gothic style from the 1970s, boasts a heavy and solid construction.
The vintage set includes a stand, shovel, broom, tongs, and...
Category
1970s French Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
STUNNING ANTIQUE SUPER DECORATiVE HAND HAMMERED BOWL IDEAL FOR FRUIT OR PUNCH
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique bowl with hand hammered finish ideally suited for fruit or punch
A super decorative an...
Category
20th Century European Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
STUNNING ANTIQUE SUPER DECORATIVE HAND HAMMERED BOWL IDEAL FOR FRUiT OR BBQ
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique bowl with hand hammered finish ideally suited for fruit
A super decorative and highly c...
Category
20th Century European Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair 1920's Sculpted Wrought Iron Wall Sconces
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Here is an original pair of artistically sculpted iron wall sconces.
Circa 1920's. Not signed or marked, they look to be completely hand crafted.
Requires 2 candle base bulbs.
Category
Early 20th Century French Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
15th century Oak Panel Flamboyant Gothic Southern Netherlands
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Presenting an exquisite 15th-century Flamboyant Gothic oak panel from the Southern Netherlands (Flanders). This remarkable piece, featuring a beautiful patina, was originally part of...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Belgian Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Oak
Wrought Iron Chandelier with 12 Lights in the Gothic Style. Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice chandelier with 12 lights is made of wrought iron. This is a French work in the Gothic style. Circa 1950
Category
1950s French Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Important Wrought Iron Castle Chandelier with 6 Arms in the Gothic Style
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice important castle chandelier with 6 arms is made of wrought iron. This is a very nice French ironwork in the Gothic style. Circa 1900
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Frame French Book Journal Display/Painting 13th-19th Century
Located in Doha, QA
This rare and remarkable piece begins with a backdrop composed of beautifully, handwritten love letters from the 1800s. There are three scrolls made up of additional love letters, se...
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Gold, Silver
19th Century French Polished Cast Iron Safe with Key and Two-Letter Combination
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your jewelry and important documents locked up in this elegant, antique safe from the Champagne-Ardenne region of France. Crafted circa 1880, and built in cast iron, this travel...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Early Heavily Embossed Brass Box This is a large and heavy chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Early Heavily Embossed Brass Box
This is a large and heavy chest is made in Brass with a wooden lining, the beaten brass is embossed with decorative gothic decoration and on the fro...
Category
Early 1800s Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Medieval Style Wrought Iron Gate Guard
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique early 18th century wrought iron gate guard. Believed to originate from a Scottish castle, this large unusual gate guard’s striking spikes give a menacing, medieval look, w...
Category
Mid-18th Century Scottish Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
1970s Vintage Knight’s Helmet Pewter Whimsical Ice Bucket
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a vintage ice bucket, by Seymour Mann Imports, made in Japan, circa the 1970s. Add a touch of whimsy to your retro bar with this unique ice bucket, styl...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Pewter
19th Century French Two-Side Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys
Located in Dallas, TX
Place your Bible or music book on this antique, double-side stand from France. Crafted, circa 1880, and built in two pieces, the Gothic "Lutrin" (French for lectern) stands on three ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Overdyed Persian Bakhtiari Garden Design Wool 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...
Category
1970s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair of Early 20th Century Forged Polished Iron Wall Torchere Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of early 20th century forged polished iron wall Torc decorate a powder room or an entry way with this pair of antiques wall torcheres lights. Craft...
Category
Early 20th Century French Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Arthur Umanoff Swivel Bar Stools-A Set of 4
Located in Cumberland, RI
Arthur Umanoff Swivel bar stools-A set of 4
In stock and ready to ship
Bar height stools with Vinyl Seating
Perfect for indo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Medieval Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
19th Century Pair of Large Cast Iron Angel Statues
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century pair of large cast iron winged angel statues depicting female figures in a subtle contrapposto pose, wearing cascading dresses. One is holding a wreath and the other a c...
Category
19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Nice French Aubusson Style hand printed tapestry « verdure aux Animaux »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Immerse yourself in the allure of this mid-20th-century French tapestry, showcasing a design inspired by a 15th-century woven masterpiece titled "verdure aux animaux " (greenery with...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Medieval Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Pair of Wrought Iron Landiers
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice pair of landiers is made of wrought Iron. This is a very nice and fine French worl. 17th Century
Category
17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Bisque Brown Vintage Persian Shiraz Worn Down Pure 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
Ballard Designs Aris Glass Door Cabinet Modern Dome Oak Bookcase Curio Vitrine
Located in Dayton, OH
The Aris Glass Door Cabinet was inspired by a graceful European Gothic window. The cabinet features a white washed finish with custom-welded, bronze metal frame doors and matching sp...
Category
Late 20th Century Medieval Furniture
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique Brass Scuttle Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique brass lined "treasure" box with medieval style motif. Embossed animals, nail trimming, and lion head handles.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
Early 20th Century Medieval Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French Wrought Iron Viking Long Boat Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Wrought Iron Viking Long Boat Chandelier will make an eye-catching Old World statement in any room! The solid wrought iron fixture resembles a Viking Long Boat, which...
Category
Early 20th Century French Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
EXQUISITE PAIR OF MID CENTURY MCGUIRE RATTAN GOTHIC CATHEDRAL BACK ARMCHAIRs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Mid Century McGuire Rattan Gothic Cathedral back armchairs
Please note the delivery ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Medieval Furniture
Materials
Rattan
19th Century French Gothic Black Forged Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study of office with this elegant wrought iron floor fixture. Crafted in southern France, circa 1860, the candelabra lamp stands on a four-leg base ending with small feet....
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
1960s Italian Brutalist Mediavel Iron and Ceramic Floor Standing Candleholder
Located in London, GB
A stunning handcrafted floor standing Brutalist Italian candleholder manufactured circa 1960s. A very heavy and well made piece with six candleholders in total. Five around the out...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Antique French Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th - 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 17th or early 18th century French Gothic period fire grate. Hand forged of wrought iron. The condition of the basket is good.
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th - 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 17th or early 18th century French Gothic period fire grate. Hand forged of wrought iron. The condition of the basket is good.
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Medieval Style Carved Nutwood Box w. Heraldic Coat of Arms Knight Armour
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning, highly decorative and good size Heraldic box from circa 1860.
If you are a collector of truly beautiful and rare antique boxes then you will love this mid 19th century, mu...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
Antique Lifesize Crowned Mother Mary and Child Jesus Gothic Revival Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Hand carved wood antique statue of Mother Mary wearing a Gothic crown.
This original and all hand carved sculpture of the mother of all mothers is anothe...
Category
Early 20th Century European Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Emperor Throne Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of throne chairs is fully embellished with carved wood, and tufted faux leather. As seen in the Hunger Game's movie, as President Snow's throne, now you can preside over yo...
Category
20th Century Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wood
20th Century French Gothic Decorative Storage Box with Foliage Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautifully executed square box crafted circa 1990 is embellished with a handle made into a twisted branch form with a leaf accented on either side, a latch on the front firmly ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Brass Book Stand
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique brass book stand. Adjustable angle.
Estimated date and origin: France, circa 1910.
Dimensions: 24 x 21 cm and 19 cm tall.
The book stand is in good condition....
Category
1910s French Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Brass
5 Antique French Henry II Style Embossed Leather & Oak Gothic Dining Side Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique set of 5 French Henry II style dining side chairs, circa 1880s. Features an oak frame with embossed leather seat and back with pierced lower arcade accented by ornate spi...
Category
1880s Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
French 19th Century Zinc Gargoyle
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique and extremely rare zinc feathered gargoyle. Great expression
This gargoyle, a word derived from the French 15th century word 'Gargouille' (throat), is a hybrid, possibly a g...
Category
19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Zinc
Set of 6 19th Century Country dining Chairs This is a charming set of
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Set of 6 19th Century Country dining Chairs
This is a charming set of Oak dining chairs there are 4 single and 2 Carver chairs
The chairs are in good sturdy condition and have a wo...
Category
19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of 17th Century French Cast Iron Andirons
Located in Houston, TX
These 17th-century French cast iron gothic-style andirons are a testament to the craftsmanship of the era. Intricately designed with ornate details reminiscent of Gothic architecture...
Category
17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Steel, 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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