Medieval Architectural Fragment Cornice, Corbel
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A fragment of a sandstone corbel with flat upper face, moulded transverse ledge and two protruding lobes with reserved trefoil detailing. The lower edge has fine dentiled carving and...
Sandstone
Antique Cotswold Limestone Corbel of a Medieval English King
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Cotswold limestone corbel of a medieval English King, salvaged from the base of an archway in a period building in Oxfordshire.
Stone, Limestone
Medieval Limestone Figural Corbel with Grotesque Face
Located in Bradenton, FL
Medieval Limestone Figural Corbel. Corbel is carved in high relief with a stylized grotesque face.
Limestone
Rare Large 15th Century Renaissance English Oak Roof Angels Corbel.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
The large Medieval carving features two angel heads with elaborate feathered wings.
Oak
Pair of Antique Oak Corbels / Wall Brackets
Located in Pomona, CA
The heads fall forward in the style of the medieval church carvings.
Oak
Medieval Oak Corbel of a Satyr, English, circa 1450-1500
Located in Matlock, Derbyshire
Mid-late 15th century oak corbel bracket of a satyr. The bearded sylvan deity, half man and half goat, with crossed arms, goats legs and hooves. Originally a corbel or buttress br...
$254Sale Price|47% Off
H 5.32 in W 3.94 in D 1.58 in
French 16th/ 17th Century Weathered Oak Renaissance Angel Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered oak winged angel head Renaissance ornament. France, 16/ 17th century. Weathered Measurements include the wooden pedestal.
Oak
13th century French Gothic Limestone Capital Fragment
Located in Leesburg, VA
Carved during the height of the French Gothic era, this remarkable limestone fragment—once an engaged capital—embodies the profound mastery of 13th-century masonry. Hewn from the bri...
Limestone
Rare English Romanesque Limestone Capital on Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This weathered English Romanesque limestone capital is centuries old, dating from the Norman era of the 11th and 12th centuries. Originating from Oxfordshire, it is decoratively hand...
Stone, Limestone
$2,203
H 13.5 in W 14.2 in D 12.5 in
Rare Antique Carved Gothic Revival Wall Bracket or Corbel with Angel Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
f you are a collector of rare and highly decorative antique wood carvings, then this impressive Renaissance Revival wall bracket could be the perfect addition to your interior or col...
Iron
18th Century Hand-Carved Stone Capital in Corinthian Style
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century hand-carved stone capital in Corinthian style.
Stone
16th Century Ligurian Stone Half-Capital
Located in London, GB
A rare 16th Century Italian stone Corinthian half-capital, carved in Ligurian slate, mounted on a simple wrought iron bracket for wall hanging.
Slate, Iron
$9,300
H 13 in W 11.25 in D 16.25 in
15th or 16th Century Marble Gargoyle Fountain Spout from Arezzo, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Although when most people hear the word “gargoyle”, they probably envision small, winged creatures with grotesque visages. However, the phrase has a deeper meaning, encompassing any ...
Marble
$1,694Sale Price|25% Off
H 9.85 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in
Italian carved stone capital - 16th-17th century architectural fragments
Located in Varmo, IT
Carved stone capital. Italy, 16th-17th century. 30 x 25 x h 25 cm. Entirely carved in stone, some breaks and losses. The lawful provenance of the object has been verified and conf...
Stone
Antique Carved Cotswold Limestone Fountain Mask
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A charming antique carved Cotswold limestone fountain mask from Sir Roy Strong’s Laskett Garden, Herefordshire. Reminiscent of a mythological figure of legend, this stone mask is ca...
Limestone
$649Sale Price|42% Off
H 9.45 in W 6.3 in D 7.88 in
French 17th/ 18th Century Baroque Hand Carved Stone Head Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful 17th/ 18th century baroque hand carved stone head ornament. lovely folk art style. France circa 1650-1750. Weathered and some small losses. H:24cm W:16cm D:20cm
Stone
19th Century Wood Carved Angel Sculpture, Spain, 1800
Located in Madrid, ES
Spanish carving sculpture of an angel in flight. The piece is totally handcrafted in carved and polychromed wood with gold leaf details.
Wood
12th Century Corinthian Limestone Capital
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful antique capital carved in a 12th century limestone. It is decorated with acanthus leaves, as required by the Corinthian architectural traditions.
Limestone
French Gothic Stone Sculpture – 14th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Possibly a Noblewoman Elegant stone sculpture from 14th-century Gothic France, possibly representing a noble lady. The bust features finely carved details in the attire, with attent...
Limestone
18th Century Spanish Corinthian Hand-Carved Carble Capital
Located in Marbella, ES
18th Century Spanish Corinthian hand-carved carble capital.
Marble
$18,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 39.5 in W 30 in D 14 in
17th C. Hand Carved Stone Niche Wall Mount Plaque Architectural Element Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
17th C. Hand Carved Stone Niche Wall Mount Plaque Architectural Element Antique . Late 1600’s Rare hand carved stone Niche from a Chateau Estate Provence . Could be used as a founta...
Stone, Limestone
19th Century Antique Cast Plaster Corbels in Classical Roman Style
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of antique cast corbels are hollow and are secured with iron horizontal bars. Can be hung for display or use as brackets for shelving. Also will work well for bookends.
Plaster
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
19th Century Italian Carved Marble Column Capital
Located in Austin, TX
A stately and well carved marble Corinthian column capital, 19th century, Italy. Presented and displayed inverted, with a typical decorative motif of acanthus and volute. Perfect f...
Marble
17th Century Stone Capital
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A large 17th century French capital on a associated base. Sculpted front and sides, flat backside. Great to decorate a garden or display indoors.
Sandstone
DOTS 2.7
By Julianna Goodman
Located in New York, NY
ABOUT THIS PIECE: A 1 inch white border is included in the listed image size (W x H) as per the artist's request. Inspired by the warm light, open vistas, and saturated colors of he...
Photographic Paper
Jules Vieillard Chinoiserie Mantel Clock, Faience, Regency Style
Located in Queens, NY
French (Mid-19th Century) Chinoiserie design faience 6-sided mantel clock with foo dog top and elephant heads on sides. (by JULES VIEILLARD, Bordeau France) (Not working)
Metal
$4,425 / item
H 30 in W 11.5 in D 13.5 in
Modern Brass Candelabra, Golden Banyan, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Modern Brass Candelabra, Golden Banyan, Viya by Vikram Goyal Candelabra in brass. Handmade in India. The Golden Banyan collection draws from the organic density of the banyan tree—...
Brass
Office Chair, International Style Leather Office Chair
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Darwin added wheels to the office chair in 19th century. In the 1970s ergonomics was added to design criteria. Today, it is the key element for whom spends long hours in the office...
Leather
Mid-Century Copper Orrery Planetarium Sculpture
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A Mid-century copper orrery planetarium sculpture. This hand crafted model encapsulates the atomic age, drawing inspiration from the mid century space race style. The base is a weig...
Copper, Metal
19th Century Victorian Terracotta Model Of A Gothic Font
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A 19th century Victorian terracotta model of a gothic font. An English architectural model of a font in the ecclesiastical style dated to circa 1850. The octagonal design has a repe...
Terracotta
Sold|$5,500 / set
H 36 in W 25 in D 31.5 in
Pair Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs, Michael Van Bueren, Domus Mexico 1960s
Located in Round Rock, TX
Pair of Mexican Woven Lounge Chairs, Attributed to Michael van Beuren for Domus A handsome pair of midcentury Mexican lounge chairs attributed to Michael van Beuren for Domus, circa...
Cord, Mahogany
Italian Vintage Painted Blue and White Chest, Circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
Italian chest with striking hand-painted design in cream and blue tones, supported by four fluted and tapered legs. The chest features two dovetailed drawers with original hardware. ...
Wood, Paint
Antique Mahogany Inlaid Sleigh Bedframe for Daybed
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Mahogany Inlaid Sleigh Bedframe for Daybed. *Does not include the mattress or bolt pillows.
Mahogany, Satinwood
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
19th Century French Painted Shop Counter With Zinc Top
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French shop counter with original zinc top over time patinated, painted pine base. While the counter has raised panels on three sides of the case- the back is open compa...
Zinc
$130,713Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.86 in W 35.04 in D 20.48 in
IMPORTANT MUSEUM QUALITY ANTIQUE 18TH CENTURY GERMAN SiLVER SAFE STRONGBOX
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this important, Museum Quality German safe attributed to Johann Gottlied Dittman and Sigmund Gatchen Please...
Iron, Nickel
Swiss Alpine Folk Art Painted Pine Escabelle Chair, 1837
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss Alpine escabelle chair made of pine and dated 1837. The chair features a shaped backrest with hand-painted decorative motifs and inscriptions, characteristic of Alpine folk art...
Pine
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.