$1,136Sale Price|45% Off
Italian Medieval Romanesque Carved Marble Capital Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Rare and beautiful small medieval treasure. Hand carved Romanesque marble capital, Italy, circa 1250-1400.
Marble
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.
Limestone
Capital decorated with foliage - France, 13th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Capital decorated with foliage and grapes France, 13th century Limestone 33 x 39 x 35 cm This 13th-century French capital, carved in a pale limestone, has a broad, slightly flaring...
Stone
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
Beverley Minster Rare 14th Century Limestone Column Capital
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Dating to circa 1300, this limestone capital originates from the medieval period more than 700 years ago.
Stone, Limestone
$21,446Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Romanesque Capital Depicting Four Africans, Apulia, 13th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
The four heads, carved in high relief, have facial features that identify them as black Africans : they have full lips, wide noses and the tightly curled hair covers only the upper p...
Stone
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...
Marble
Decorative Romanesque Capital in Terracotta – 1950s
Located in Madrid, ES
This exquisite decorative Romanesque capital, crafted from terracotta or a similar material in the 1950s, is a stunning piece that beautifully encapsulates the artistry of medieval a...
Terracotta
Romanesque Style Carved Stone Capital on Pedestal, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Inspired by medieval architectural elements, the capital features stylized motifs and volumetric carving reminiscent of historical Romanesque ornamentation.
Cast Stone
Painted Scripture of the Commandments on a Slate Church Wall Panel
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Painted Scripture of the Commandments on a Slate Church Wall Panel This is a charming if large and heavy piece, the panel is in solid slate, it is an original artisan piece dating...
Slate
$615Sale Price|20% Off
Map of Kingdoms of Castile, León, Galicia, Asturias, Biscay and Navarre in Spain
Located in Langweer, NL
- Burgos and Valladolid (key cities in Old Castile, important for their historical and cultural significance). - Oviedo (the capital of Asturias, known for its medieval old town)
Paper
$270Sale Price|20% Off
León 1903: A Cartographic Detailing of Castilla y León's Mountainous Province
Located in Langweer, NL
About the province of León: León is known for its rich historical heritage, which includes significant Roman and medieval landmarks. The province's capital, León, is home to the Got...
Paper
Antique Furniture of Emilia Romagna, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
The region is known for its medieval cities and furniture. The capital is Bologna.
Paper
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H 11.5 in W 8 in D 8 in
Romanesque / Early Medieval Caen Stone Capital, Labours of the Months
Located in Matlock, Derbyshire
Late Romanesque / Early Medieval Limestone Capital, French, circa 1150-1250.
Limestone
French Romanesque Carved Stone Capital, 12th-13th Century
Located in Brussels, BE
An early French Romanesque carved stone capital, 12th-13th century. With a reference to the tree of life and a very specific round shape.
Stone
Limestone Capital, Carved on All Sides, France, 15th Century
Located in Brussels, BE
Capital in limestone carved on all sides. With 3 sculpted female heads. Very detailed, France, 15th century.
Limestone
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H 30.9 in W 30.3 in D 29.7 in
Early 20th Century French Plaster Capital with Representation of the 4 Seasons
Located in Raalte, NL
Really a beautiful and rare piece of art, this large format French plaster capital with around the representation of the 4 seasons of grape growing. This is from the Berton workshop ...
Wood, Plaster
French Medieval Romanesque Limestone Capital
Located in Buisson, FR
Rare and beautiful small medieval treasure. Hand carved Romanesque limestone capital, France, circa 1250-1400.
Limestone
Medieval Romanesque French Carved Stone Capital
Located in Buisson, FR
Rare hand-carved stone object from an old monastery with a beautiful weathered look. Unique item with a high decorative value France, circa 1250-1350.
Stone
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H 18.9 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
13th Century Italian Antique Medieval Hand Carved Stone Corinthian Capital
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare Italian antique medieval hand carved stone corinthian capital. Typical decorations carved in stone of medieval taste.
Stone
Double Romanesque Capital, France, 13th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Double romanesque capital decorated with two fantastic animals France, 13th century Measures: 26,5 x 38,5 x 14,5 cm. This rare double capital is decorated with two zoomorp...
Stone
Romanesque capital with sirens - France 13th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
The dual nature of the siren invites contemplation on the theme of hybridity, representing the transcendence of boundaries between humanity and animality, a prevalent motif in mediev...
Stone
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H 19.69 in W 29.53 in D 19.69 in
Large Capital with Two Animals Holding a Phylactery, France, 15th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
The lion is often associated with Christ but it is also the animal of choice of the heraldry and the most used figure of the coat of arms. This monumental capital comes from the c...
Stone
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H 13.39 in W 19.3 in D 18.51 in
Monumental Stone Capital Decorated with Coat of Arms, France, 15th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
The kale, which here surrounds the central shield, is a plant characteristic of the exuberance of the flora of the Flamboyant Gothic. This beautiful capital comes from the collect...
Stone, Limestone
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H 83.86 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
13th Century Italian Rare Antique Medieval Hand Carved Grey Stone Large Column
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare Italian antique medieval hand carved grey stone large column. Typical decorations carved in stone of medieval taste.
Stone
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H 14.97 in W 11.42 in D 7.09 in
Rare Romanesque Capital Representing Daniel in the Lion’s Den, 12th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Engaged Romanesque capital representing Daniel in the Lion’s den France, 12th century Limestone 38 x 29 x 18 cm Provenance : Private collection Brugge, Belgique This intrigu...
Limestone
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H 49.22 in W 28.35 in D 21.07 in L 49.22 in
French Museum Plaster Romanesque Capital Model on Plinth
By Atelier de moulage du Louvre
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
The cast is a museum reproduction taken from the original medieval limestone capital dating back to the 12th century, circa 1125-1130.
Plaster, Oak
French Medieval Romanesque Carved Stone Capital
Located in Buisson, FR
Rare and beautiful small medieval treasure. Hand carved Romanesque stone capital, France, circa 1250-1400.
Stone
French Medieval Romanesque Carved Stone Capital Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Rare and beautiful small medieval treasure. Hand carved Romanesque stone capital, France, circa 1250-1400.
Stone
17th Century Architectural Stone Capital
Located in Bradenton, FL
Rare fragment is from the 17th century and would have stood atop a column. It's backside was affixed to the building and it most likely supported molding or an arch which were seen t...
Stone
Weathered 19th Century French Carved Stone Capital
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered hand carved stone Capital, France 19th century. Weathered Measurement includes the wooden base.
Stone
Gothic Capital with Foliate Decoration, 13th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Gothic capital with foliate decoration France, limestone 13th century 16.5 x 17 x 12.5 cm The leaves are organically arranged around the core of the abacus; the bottom of the...
Limestone
double capital - french, end of 13th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Double capital with hook decorations Grey stone France, 13th century Reduced—cut in the back in modern times H 22 x L 41 x P 20 cm 'Hook' is the name given today to these ornamen...
Stone
French 19th Century Hand Carved Stone Capital Sundial
Located in Woodbury, CT
Reputedly from the Chateau de Cieurac in the Southwest of France, this stunning capital is elaborately carved with medieval figures on all four sides.
Limestone
A Romanesque Stone Fragment of a Capital, 12th Century
Located in Long Island City, NY
French or possibly English, the architectural fragment depicting 4 stylized busts and various crests/ shields. Mounted on a stand.
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H 11.5 in W 8 in D 8 in
Romanesque 'Labours of the Months' Capital, French, Limestone, circa 1150-1250
Located in Matlock, Derbyshire
Linking the Zodiac calendar with the seasons of the year and daily medieval life. As depicted here with this Capital, showing February as the coldest month with a seated Monk by a bl...
Limestone
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
$1,050
H 5.75 in W 10 in D 10 in
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Carved Marble Corinthian Capital
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Neoclassical Italian hand carved marble Corinthian capital. Carved in high relief on three sides from white marble with a now weathered surface. The fourth side left unf...
Marble
$2,650
H 10.375 in W 13.25 in D 12.5 in
Antique French Corinthian Capital, Hand-Carved Wood with Gold Leaf
Located in Austin, TX
Corinthian Capital, French, of finely hand carved wood finished with 24 carats gold leafing. The architectural element which can serve as a side table features a hand carved décor o...
Gold Leaf
18th Century Hand-Carved Stone Capital in Corinthian Style
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century hand-carved stone capital in Corinthian style.
Stone
Antique Corinthian Corner Capital
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique Corinthian corner capital is made of veined marble painted white. One corner is cut away so that the capital can protrudes from the corner of a building. Two layers of ac...
Marble
Large Composition Stone Corinthian Capital Planter
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large composition stone Corinthian capital planter with rich details. Substantial size and weight, a drain hole runs through the centre ready to be planted if desired. Layered aca...
Stone
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
Ancient granite capital, Corinthian style, Andalusia, Spain
Located in Valladolid, ES
An exceptional Corinthian capital with smooth leaves in granite, foregoing the intricate carving of the classical acanthus in favor of a much more geometric, clean, and stylized fini...
Granite
18th Century Italian Carved Limestone Corinthian Capital
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century Italian Neoclassical carved limestone Corinthian capital. Weathered and broken, this architectural fragment makes an resonant outdoor or indoor decorative element. Gre...
Limestone
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
$699
H 8.67 in W 11.82 in D 8.67 in
An ancient hand carved Corinthian column capital, France, 18th century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1800 / Corinthian column / oak / Rustic / Antique Handcrafted oak architectural ornament from the 18th century, France. The design of this Corinthian column is a classical ...
Oak
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
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
18th Century Coade Stone Capital
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A wonderful late 18th or early 19th Century English Coade stone capital. Circa 1800. A comparable pair were sold in The Peter Hone Collection, Christies, 26th October, 2016, lot 33....
Terracotta
Decorative Antique Limestone Fragment
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A decorative antique limestone fragment, reclaimed from a church in Shropshire. Dating from the mid 19th century, this carved stone fragment would've once formed part of a church ar...
Stone, Limestone
Ancient Roman Marble Corinthian Column Capital, Late Classical Period
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exceptional marble capital of the classic Corinthian order with 3 tiers of foliate acanthus leaves. Both large and well preserved our beautiful example retains much of its crisp ...
Marble
$1,570 / item
H 30 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"La Ligne" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30" x 30"
Located in New York, NY
Introducing "La Ligne" is a limited edition fine art print that captivates the viewer with its gorgeous abstract linework, demonstrating the beauty of simplicity and the power of for...
Paper
$61,119
H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
Oak
$23,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.75 in W 17.5 in D 5 in
2nd Century Italian Stone Sculpture Roman Relief Aristocrat Mounted Antiques LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
2nd Century Italian Stone Sculpture Roman Relief Aristocrat Mounted Antiques LA . Hand Carved Stone relief Aristocrat mounted on marble Private collector . This piece will be the sig...
Stone, Limestone
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$7,877
H 12.2 in W 15.7 in
17th Century Classical Oil Painting - Diana With Her Attendants in a Grotto
By Abraham van Cuylenborch
Located in London, GB
Abraham van CUYLENBROCH (1620-1658) Diana With Her Attendants in a Grotto 1651 signed oil on panel 12.2 in x 15.7 inches, inc. frame; 31 x 40 cm Provenance: Sale of Sotheby's Lo...
Oil
$1,340Sale Price|41% Off
H 3.94 in W 16.15 in D 15.75 in
Antique Hand-Carved Italian White Marble Water Basin, Circa 1750-1800
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and very rare hand-carved white marble water basin or sink, Italy, circa 1750-1800. Weathered. H:10cm W:41cm D:33,5-40cm
Marble
$3,100
H 59.5 in W 42 in D 18.75 in
Antique French Gothic Sacristy Vestry Altar Wine Cabinet Bar Catholic Carved Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Exceptionally carved antique French oak Gothic sacristy vestry altar wine cabinet~~c. 1870s-1880s In 18th and 19th century Europe, sacristy or vestment cabinets were used to stor...
Oak
$8,542 / set
H 24.01 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
Large Medieval inscription
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Fragment of a Germanic Funerary Epitaph Sandy limestone · Holy Roman Empire · late 16th century The inscription is carved in Roman humanist capitals — a significant choice in the Ger...
Stone
French Caen Stone Architectural Fragment on Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An excellent mid 19th century French Caen stone architectural fragment on stand reputedly from a church destroyed in WWII. With its beautiful cream tone and crisp quality, this carve...
Stone, Limestone, Steel
$40,795
H 109.45 in W 76.38 in D 21.66 in
Rare large early 19th century hand carved Neo-Gothic cupboard in oak
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 19th Century / cupboard / oak / Neo-gothic / Antique Flamboyant gothic style cupboard with 4 doors, handcrafted in Belgium. We found this exceptional piece in the Belgian...
Oak
18th Century Spanish Corinthian Hand-Carved Carble Capital
Located in Marbella, ES
18th Century Spanish Corinthian hand-carved carble capital.
Marble
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. This fragment of stone is an impressive ha...
Stone, Limestone
$139,868
H 23.43 in W 78.15 in D 4.53 in
15th Century Burgundian Low-Relief Depicting Scenes of the Nativity
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Provenance : In the same private collection for several generations, Burgundy. The canonical Gospels describe briefly the episode of the Nativity. It comprises three parts : •...
Walnut
$5,757 / item
H 19.49 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Marble Bust Representing Hermes, Patinated Marble, Contemporary Work.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Marble bust representing Hermes, patinated marble, contemporary work. Hermes bust in patinated marble and black granite base, reproduction of a 1st-2nd century Roman bust. H: 49.5 ...
Marble
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 16 in W 4.25 in D 3.5 in
12th Century Rare Romanesque Wood Sculpture of the Virgin Mary
Located in Vero Beach, FL
12th century extremely rare romanesque wood sculpture of the Virgin Mary. Magnificent wood hand carved sculpture of the Virgin Mary holding a book to her chest. It is an extremely ...
Stone
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.