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Medieval Building and Garden Elements

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
Portuguese 18th Century Carved Stone Column
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fabulous 18th century, or earlier, carved stone column from Portugal, best described as Gothic or Romanesque in style, using the familiar acanthus motif around the capital. By the ...
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18th Century Portuguese Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Spanish Gothic Revival Fireplace Tools Stand in Wrought Iron with Dragon Motif
Located in Barcelona, ES
Stunning Spanish hand forged iron four-piece fireplace tools set stand with scrolls ornamentation, dragon motif and original gold leaf gilt finishing. Spain, 1920s-1930s. This sculpt...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Medieval Building and Garden Elements

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Monumental Rare Antique Renaissance Revival Gothic Walnut Fireplace Mantel 11 FT
Located in Dayton, OH
Very large and exceedingly rare English Renaissance Revival fireplace mantel, circa 1860s. Made of hand carved walnut featuring a gothic cathedral design. The fireplace portion is ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

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Walnut

Spanish Gothic Style Dragon Motif Fireplace Tools Set Stand, Black Wrought Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish hand forged iron five-piece fireplace tools set stand with scrolls ornamentation and dragon motifs, wrought iron. Spain, 1920s-1930s. This sculptural tools set hangs on a tri...
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20th Century Spanish Medieval Building and Garden Elements

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Iron, Wrought Iron

15th C Gothic Tabernacle 4 ft.+ Rare Architectural Religious Art, Museum Quality
Located in Vero Beach, FL
15th century period Gothic Tabernacle, extremely rare (Medieval) architectural religious art, museum quality ecclesiastical altar piece. This is an ...
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15th Century and Earlier German Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

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Wood, Paint

French Gothic Arms Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Gothic fireback reproduction. With decorations in the style of the early days of casting firebacks. 20th century. The fireback has a black / pewter color. The fireback is in ...
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20th Century French Medieval Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Early 1900 Hand Carved Marble Statue / Sculpture of Mother Mary w. Cross & Book
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful antique and all handcrafted, solid Carrara marble sculpture. This rare work of religious art is entirely hand carved out of white marble. We are not certain, but we feel t...
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Early 20th Century Italian Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Carrara Marble, Marble

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. Weathered, small losses. More photo's available on request. H:15,5cm W:16c...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Heavy Wrought Iron Medieval Fireplace Guard
Located in Greenwich, CT
A striking and substantial wrought iron fire guard showcasing exceptional hand‑forged workmanship and a dramatic presence. Constructed from thick, weighty iron, the guard features a...
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16th Century Spanish Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Fireplace Tools Stand in Gilt Wrought Iron with Dragon Motif, Spain, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish hand forged iron four-piece fireplace tools set stand with scrolls ornamentation, dragon motif and gilt patinated finish. Spain, 1940s. This sculptural tools set hangs on a t...
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20th Century Spanish Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century English Gothic Stone Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An antique English limestone fireplace from the 19th century in the Gothic manner. The columns supporting large carved brackets, in turn supportin...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Antique Reclaimed Neo-Gothic Carved Tan Marble Mantel
Located in New York, NY
This Neo-Gothic marble mantel was reclaimed from a NYC townhouse in the Upper West Side near Central Park. This striking mantel draws clear inspiration f...
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Early 20th Century Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Late 19th Century Wooden Door with Gothic Style Arch Detail
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 19th Century Wooden Door with Gothic Style Arch Detail
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19th Century Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

Large Medieval St. Wrought Iron Castle Chandelier for Dining Room or Restaurant
Located in Lisse, NL
Magnificent hand-forged castle-style eight-light chandelier, radiates quality and craftsmanship. This good quality and all hand-forged, eight-light chandelier comes with some really...
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Early 20th Century European Medieval Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Hand-Carved Gothic Stone Spire, Late 19th Century, United States
Located in Hudson, NY
Very well detailed and proportioned, carved Stone architectural spire of the gothic style. Made during the last quarter of the 19th century, origin is unknown. The carved detailing a...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

Rare Gothic Castle Limestone Chimney Mantle Chateau Fireplace Hand Carved Stone
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare Gothic Castle Limestone Chimney Mantle Chateau Fireplace Hand Carved Stone . A real museum / Chateau mantel fireplace piece. Perfect for a Rustic ...
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone, Limestone

16th Century oak carved Gothic Panel, Belgium
Located in Meulebeke, BE
16th century / Belgium / Letter Panel / Oak / Gothic A finely carved Gothic oak panel from 16th-century France. This architectural fragment features graceful vertical fluting framed...
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16th Century Belgian Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

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Oak

Gothic Style Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautiful late 19th century gothic style art and crafts period oak fireplace, handcarved with ornate decoration throughout. Finished with wax, this antique oak fireplace is a han...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Oak

Dutch Gothic Oak and Giltwood Steeple
Located in Queens, NY
Dutch Gothic style (19th Century) oak and gilt filigree carved 4 section steeple (Provenance: a Dutch church 108 Utrechtsestraat St., Amsterdam).
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19th Century Dutch Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

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Oak

Pair of Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and unusual pair of andirons representing dragons are made of wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Medieval Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

19th Century Gothic Arched Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A 19th century gothic arched door, crafted from English oak. Dating back to circa 1820, this Victorian door comes on its original substantial iron hinges....
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Early 19th Century English Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood, Oak

Rare Monumental Italian Carved Carrara Marble Model of a Cathedral
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A Rare and Monumental Italian Carved Carrara Marble Model of a Cathedral, Rome, 19th century, circa 1840. Possibly a representation of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence Italy. The Italian Renaissance is renowned for its magnificent works of art and architecture, which are admired to this day for their grandeur and intricate details. Among the most impressive examples of this era are the rare and monumental carved Carrara marble models of cathedrals...
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19th Century Italian Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

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Carrara Marble

Antique Relief Tile Panel in the Style of J. Parentani, 1890
Located in Rijssen, NL
Stunning Art Nouveau/ Arts & Crafts tile panel from the superb firm, Craven Dunnill, & Co., Ltd, Jackfield Salop, England, circa 1905, in a bright celadon. This quantity original jug...
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1890s French Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Pair Of 19th Century Church Doors
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This pair of 19th century church doors date back to circa 1850. Made of sturdy English oak, these large scale doors are of exceptional quality. Ornate ir...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood, Oak

19th Century Monogram Stained Glass Panel From Locko Park Derbyshire
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A 19th Century Monogram Stained Glass Panel From Locko Park Derbyshire. The panel in two parts shows the monogram of William Drury Nathaniel Drury-Lowe JP, DL (1828 - 1906), and Lucy...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal, Lead

French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Gothic. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. They are in a good condition.
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17th Century French Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Gothic Solid Oak Wine Seller Door with Original Wrought Iron Hardware
Located in Doha, QA
An exceptionally rare and authentic 14th-century or earlier Gothic French oak door, originating from a medieval French castle in the Côtes du Rhône -wine region of south of France. C...
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Tall Antique Arched External Oak Door for Glazing
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A tall antique arched external oak door for glazing dating to circa 1900, sourced from a grade II listed building in Bristol’s old city. In Victorian and gothic styles, it is beauti...
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Early 20th Century English Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique Stained Glass Window 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
A fragment of a 19th-century stained-glass window with the following stained colors of gray, blue, and pink, depicting a soldier looking up at a seated woman. A beautiful depiction ...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Blown Glass, Stained Glass

Pair 19th C 6’ Tall Palatial Spelter Medieval Statues Roland & Robert I w/Stands
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is an impressive pair of detailed spelter medieval military figures on wonderful tall bases which are adorned with dragon heads and paw feet. The figures are titled Roland and R...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Spelter

HUGE Pair of 13-Light Handforged Wrought Iron Castle Chandeliers w. Gothic Crown
Located in Lisse, NL
Largest ever pair of Medieval Style chandeliers, over 5 feet tall. With 20th century lighting as one of our specialities we have seen and sold all kinds of light fixtures, but never...
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20th Century European Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron, Metal

English Gothic Revival Style Painted Steeples
Located in Queens, NY
3 English Gothic Revival style (19th Century) pink and green painted architectural castle steeples with gold trim. (PRICED EACH).
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19th Century British Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Gold

Small Medieval Style Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A small and unusual antique stained glass window panel depicting a stylised black wolf. Though this piece dates from the 16th / 17th century, the styling is older, reminiscent of med...
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Early 17th Century English Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Lead

19th Century Cast Iron Medieval Style Fireback with Horizontal Lapping and Rings
Located in Dallas, TX
Cast in the 1800s in the Medieval style, this robust French iron fireback features thick horizontal, lapped plates that comprise the fireplace accessory. The fireback is roughly rect...
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19th Century French Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal, Iron

Large Antique Gothic Arched Oak Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large antique unusual Gothic arched oak exterior door, reclaimed from St Edith's church, Eaton Under Heywood. At over 170 years old, this exceptional door has kept its good qualit...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

French 18th Century Forged Iron Andirons
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A towering pair of 18th century French forged, wrought iron andiron-chenets to watch over the hearth. They include a small basket at the top for warming, the rim impressed with a geo...
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18th Century French Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Gothic Oak Church Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An enchanting tall arched oak door replicating something out of an ancient castle or English church. Beautifully weathered by the ages and displaying ornate iron hinge embellishment...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Large Gothic Lion’s Mask Iron Door Knocker This is a superb door knocker
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Gothic Lion’s Mask Iron Door Knocker This is a superb door knocker, the handsome Lion’s Head is at the centre and the heavy outer ring lifts and lands on the striking plate...
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Mid-20th Century Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Arched Gothic Oak Cathedral Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Sourced from a cathedral in the south west of England, this arched gothic front door dates from the mid 1800s. On the front, it features vertical oak...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Old Antique Reclaimed Large Stone Fireplace Mantel with Trumeau Overmantle
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Reclaimed from a castle in Caithness, England, this majestic 115" high mid-18th century hand-carved limestone fireplace is a truly rare and captivating royal masterpiece. It represents an artistic mix of elegance, history and sophistication that has been extremely well kept throughout the years. The perfection within the details of this two-tiered fireplace is quite fascinating. It is a true representation for the skilled craftsmanship and sculptural artistry of the period's master carvers. Engraved right into the trumeau center of this monumental antique mantel...
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18th Century English Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Limestone, Iron

Very Large Reclaimed Medieval Style Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very large rectangular reclaimed medieval style stained glass window, one of three similar in the same design in different sizes we are selling. This stained and leaded glass pan...
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20th Century English Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Lead

Large Unglazed Gothic Antique Arched Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Standing at almost 3m tall, this huge unglazed antique gothic door dates from the early 19th century. Purportedly, it was taken from Rugby School i...
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Early 19th Century Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Pine

English Renaissance Carved Oak Paneled Room
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance (Tudor-16th Century) oak carved linen fold design paneled room with a mantle, overmantle carving and a Pair of spindle design open doo...
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16th Century British Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Oak

Large Antique Ornate Solid Brass Fireplace Fender Towel Rack c1900s Stunning
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Antique Ornate Solid Brass Fireplace Fender Towel Rack c1900s Stunning. Towel Rack is: 3x40x8"h
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20th Century American Medieval Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Bronze

The Holkham Hall Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very large and impressive antique medieval style stained glass window removed from Holkham Hall, Norfolk. This beautifully preserved piece of English history was recently discovere...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Lead

16th Century oak carved Gothic Panel, Belgium
Located in Meulebeke, BE
16th century / Belgium / Letter Panel / Oak / Gothic A finely carved Gothic oak panel from 16th-century France. This architectural fragment features graceful vertical fluting framed...
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16th Century Belgian Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Oak

Rare Reclaimed Italian Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This limestone mantel is one of twelve fireplace mantels that we've recently acquired from a chateau-like mansion in Italy. All twelve rare mantels were intricately hand carved by ...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Fence Door Pediment / Wall Decoration in Wrought Iron, Spain 1930s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique spanish door fence pediment / crest in iron, hand forged, Spain, Early 20th century. This eye-catching wall fence was entirely made by hand in forged iron. A master work of t...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

17th-18th Century Italian Medieval St. Rosso Verona Carved Marble Fountain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extraordinary 17/18th century Italian large scale Medieval st. square Rosso Verona marble hand carved fountain. The fountain with its grand scale one piece basin has a mottled bas...
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18th Century Italian Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Heavy Bronze Bell, Tower Bell This Is a Very Heavy Piece It Is on an Oak Yoke
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Heavy Bronze Bell, Tower Bell This is a very heavy piece it is on an Oak Yoke with iron fixings including a the bracket which holds the rope For the purpose of the pictures and ...
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1840s Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, Gothic Period, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. They are in good condition.
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17th Century French Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Reclaimed Medieval Style Square Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed medieval style square stained glass window, one of three similar in the same design in different sizes we are selling. This stained and leaded glass panel will make a b...
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20th Century English Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Lead

Rare Pair of Medieval Sand Cast Iron Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of rare and ancient weathered sand-cast iron figural andirons with finials in the shape of almond eyed faces with tight widows'-peak headcoverings coming to a point in the mid...
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

16th Century oak carved Gothic Panel, Belgium
Located in Meulebeke, BE
16th century / Belgium / Letter Panel / Oak / Gothic A finely carved Gothic oak panel from 16th-century France. This architectural fragment features graceful vertical fluting framed...
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16th Century Belgian Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Oak

16th Century oak carved Gothic Panel, Belgium
Located in Meulebeke, BE
16th century / Belgium / Letter Panel / Oak / Gothic A finely carved Gothic oak panel from 16th-century France. This architectural fragment features graceful vertical fluting framed...
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16th Century Belgian Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Oak

A Small Gothic Revival Cast Iron Fender with Pierced Trefoil Decoration
Located in London, GB
A Small Gothic Revival Cast Iron Fender with pierced trefoil and pointed arch decoration to the front and sides, a row of decorative arches with fleur-de-lys motifs, and a castellate...
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20th Century British Medieval Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 15th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
15th century French Gothic fire grate. Made of beautifully cast iron as well as wrought iron. The total width of the front of the grate is 66.5 cm (2...
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Hand Forged French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th Century French Gothic Period andirons made of hand forged wrought iron. With cups to keep drinks or soup warm. Also with spit hooks at different heights for grilling food. The ...
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17th Century French Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

A Rare English Gothic Style Highly Carved Walnut & Polychromed Fire-Place C.1860
Located in Tarzana, CA
A Rare English Gothic Style Highly Carved Walnut & Polychromed Fire-Place Carved with precision by the most gifted carpenters in the 19th century. This fire place was made for the ...
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19th Century British Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

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Walnut

Large Spanish Wrought Iron Medieval Style Gate with Transom, Single Door C. 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
Dating to circa 1900, this large Spanish wrought iron gate is a visually stunning display of Medieval-style architecture. Consisting of thre...
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Early 1900s Spanish Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Medieval building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Medieval building and garden elements 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 building and garden elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Medieval building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original building and garden elements, popular names associated with this style include Arthur Umanoff, Maitland Smith, P.&F. Corbin Company, and Yale & Towne Manufacturing Co.. 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 building and garden elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $180 and tops out at $275,000 while the average work can sell for $1,522.