Gothic Style Andirons
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Andirons
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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Andirons
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20th Century French Gothic Andirons
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Antique Mid-17th Century European Gothic Revival Andirons
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Antique 18th Century French Gothic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Antique Early 19th Century French Gothic Andirons
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20th Century French Gothic Andirons
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20th Century English Gothic Andirons
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Antique Early 18th Century French Gothic Andirons
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Antique 17th Century French Gothic Andirons
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Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Gothic Revival Andirons
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Antique 18th Century French Gothic Andirons
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Antique 17th Century French Gothic Andirons
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Antique 17th Century French Gothic Andirons
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Antique 17th Century French Gothic Andirons
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Antique 17th Century French Gothic Andirons
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Antique 17th Century French Gothic Andirons
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Antique 17th Century French Gothic Andirons
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Andirons
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Antique 17th Century French Gothic Andirons
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Antique 17th Century French Gothic Andirons
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Antique 17th Century French Gothic Andirons
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Antique Early 18th Century French Gothic Andirons
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Antique 17th Century French Gothic Andirons
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Antique 17th Century French Gothic Andirons
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Antique 17th Century French Gothic Andirons
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Antique 17th Century French Gothic Andirons
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Antique 17th Century French Gothic Andirons
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Antique 19th Century English Gothic Andirons
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Antique 17th Century French Gothic Andirons
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Antique Early 18th Century French Gothic Andirons
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Antique 18th Century French Gothic Andirons
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Antique Early 18th Century French Gothic Andirons
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Antique Early 18th Century French Gothic Andirons
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Antique Early 18th Century French Gothic Andirons
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Antique Early 18th Century French Gothic Andirons
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Early 20th Century Gothic Andirons
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Antique Early 18th Century French Gothic Andirons
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Antique Early 18th Century French Gothic Andirons
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Antique Early 18th Century French Gothic Andirons
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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Andirons
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Antique Early 18th Century French Gothic Andirons
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Antique 17th Century French Gothic Andirons
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Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Andirons
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Andirons
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Antique Early 1900s French Gothic Andirons
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Antique 18th Century French Gothic Andirons
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Antique 17th Century French Gothic Andirons
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Vintage 1910s Renaissance Andirons
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Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Andirons
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Early 20th Century American Gothic Andirons
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Andirons
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Antique 19th Century European Andirons
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Antique 1890s French Gothic Revival Andirons
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Antique 17th Century English Gothic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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A Close Look at medieval Furniture
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.
Finding the Right building-garden for You
Choosing the right antique or vintage building and garden elements can prove pivotal when you’re working to beautify any room in your home or just put the finishing touches on a garden or other outdoor area.
It takes time and effort to improve your outdoor space or merely to bring an air of tranquility to an indoor area set aside for private relaxation or gathering with friends. The good news is that 1stDibs can help.
To introduce a sense of timelessness to a back patio or interior common area, choose cast-stone statues or sculptural busts for a dose of drama or select ornate architectural elements such as corbels, plaques or panels made of marble or iron. Elsewhere, find a focal point in your living room and create a “feature wall” by bringing pops of color into a corner with handmade antique ceramic tiles.
It helps when design changes like these have a practical upside too.
Victorian cast-iron stair treads hearken back to a time when adding decorative details to your property was a priority. While lending an attractive appearance to an exterior staircase, these safeguards render the steps slip-resistant for those coming and going. And as one good stylistic choice usually leads to another, pairing your sophisticated treads with a coupling of 19th-century hand-forged andirons would be a thoughtful, durable touch for any courtyard or comfortable lounge space, be they intended for an indoor fireplace or a patio firepit.
Where the garden is concerned, any sophisticated garden ornaments you select should work with nature, not against it. Wrought-iron garden gates will simply refuse to be relegated to the background. Instead, they’ll draw attention to your painstakingly sculpted hedges and colorful flora. When paired with a sparse arrangement of other tasteful additions, such as a stone planter, garden stool or other welcoming pieces of outdoor seating, the effect can be transformative.
On 1stDibs, find a sprawling collection of antique garden furniture and architectural elements that meet every need. Our offerings include everything from sculptural bathroom fixtures to flooring ideas to pedestals and columns designed in a variety of styles and much more.
- What is Gothic-style furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Gothic-style furniture is the term for furnishings produced during the Gothic period, which lasted from the mid 12th through the late 16th centuries. Like the architecture of the time, Gothic furniture typically features ornate details, such as highly detailed wood carvings. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Gothic-style furniture.