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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
Rare set of ten 19th Century Painted Organ Facade Pipes
Rare set of ten 19th Century Painted Organ Facade Pipes

Rare set of ten 19th Century Painted Organ Facade Pipes

Located in Hastings, GB

An exceptional and highly decorative collection of 10 antique church organ facade pipes, dating from the late 19th century. This striking set reta...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Zinc

Exceptionally Rare Medieval Castle Door with Protective Horseshoes, 14th-15th C.
Exceptionally Rare Medieval Castle Door with Protective Horseshoes, 14th-15th C.

Exceptionally Rare Medieval Castle Door with Protective Horseshoes, 14th-15th C.

Located in Doha, QA

An extraordinary and exceptionally rare medieval castle door, traditionally attributed to the 14th century, preserved within a medieval castle of 13th–14th century origin. Retaining ...

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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Extraordinary Rare Gothic Castle Door with Original Forged Ironwork, 15th C.
Extraordinary Rare Gothic Castle Door with Original Forged Ironwork, 15th C.

Extraordinary Rare Gothic Castle Door with Original Forged Ironwork, 15th C.

Located in Doha, QA

A monumental and exceptionally rare Gothic castle door of the 14th- 15th century, preserving its original hand-forged wrought iron strap hinges, monumental lock, decorative iron fitt...

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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian Medieval Romanesque Carved Marble Capital Fragment
Italian Medieval Romanesque Carved Marble Capital Fragment

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

13th century French Gothic Limestone Capital Fragment
13th century French Gothic Limestone Capital Fragment

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...

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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Limestone

French Gothic Style Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
French Gothic Style Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

French Gothic Style Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

20th century French Gothic Style fireplace basket - fire basket made of wrought iron and cast iron. The basket is in good condition and is fully functional. The total width of the fr...

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20th Century French Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Monumental Rare Antique Renaissance Revival Gothic Walnut Fireplace Mantel 11 FT
Monumental Rare Antique Renaissance Revival Gothic Walnut Fireplace Mantel 11 FT

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

Materials

Walnut

Rare Gothic Castle Door with Original Hand-Forged Ironwork, 14th-15th Century
Rare Gothic Castle Door with Original Hand-Forged Ironwork, 14th-15th Century

Rare Gothic Castle Door with Original Hand-Forged Ironwork, 14th-15th Century

Located in Doha, QA

An exceptional and highly important 14th-15th century Gothic castle door, preserving its original hand-forged wrought iron strap hinges, monumental medieval lock, decorative iron fit...

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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Solid Bronze Gothic Style Door Knocker
Antique Solid Bronze Gothic Style Door Knocker

Antique Solid Bronze Gothic Style Door Knocker

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A large antique solid bronze gothic style door knocker dating from the early 20th century and cast with ‘AD MDXXVI’ for the year 1516. Highly ornate, this unusual door knocker has i...

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20th Century English Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal, Bronze

1950's Italian Gothic Dragon Andirons
1950's Italian Gothic Dragon Andirons

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...

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1960s Italian Vintage Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

18th Century Hand-Carved Stone Column, Gothic Style, Portugal, Antique
18th Century Hand-Carved Stone Column, Gothic Style, Portugal, Antique

18th Century Hand-Carved Stone Column, Gothic Style, Portugal, Antique

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

Materials

Stone

16th Century oak carved Gothic Panel, Belgium
16th Century oak carved Gothic Panel, Belgium

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

Shaped Post-Medieval Stained Glass Panel
Shaped Post-Medieval Stained Glass Panel

Shaped Post-Medieval Stained Glass Panel

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A late 19th century flower-shaped stained glass panel with a medieval style design dating from circa 1880. It’s unusual shape and vibrant colours will make an instant feature in any ...

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19th Century English Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Lead

16th Century English Renaissance Carved Oak Paneled Room, Tudor Style
16th Century English Renaissance Carved Oak Paneled Room, Tudor Style

16th Century English Renaissance Carved Oak Paneled Room, Tudor Style

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

Unique 15th Century French Medieval Granite Castle Door Stop with Iron Ring
Unique 15th Century French Medieval Granite Castle Door Stop with Iron Ring

Unique 15th Century French Medieval Granite Castle Door Stop with Iron Ring

Located in Doha, QA

An exceptionally rare and evocative survivor of medieval castle architecture, this monumental granite door stop dates to the 15th century and retains its original hand-forged wrought...

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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone, Granite, Wrought Iron

Heavy Wrought Iron Medieval Fireplace Guard
Heavy Wrought Iron Medieval Fireplace Guard

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

Vintage Salt Glazed Chimney Cap
Vintage Salt Glazed Chimney Cap

Vintage Salt Glazed Chimney Cap

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exceptional 19th-century chimney pot is a magnificent find for collectors of architectural salvage and garden antiquities. Expertly crafted from durable terracotta, the piece fe...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Rare Monumental Italian Carved Carrara Marble Model of a Cathedral
Rare Monumental Italian Carved Carrara Marble Model of a Cathedral

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

Materials

Carrara Marble

French Gothic Style Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 20th Century
French Gothic Style Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 20th Century

French Gothic Style Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 20th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

French Gothic Style Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket. Made of cast iron as well as wrought iron.

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20th Century French Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

16th Century oak carved Gothic Panel, France
16th Century oak carved Gothic Panel, France

16th Century oak carved Gothic Panel, France

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 Monumental French Gothic All-Wrought Iron Double Castle Door
Rare Monumental French Gothic All-Wrought Iron Double Castle Door

Rare Monumental French Gothic All-Wrought Iron Double Castle Door

Located in Doha, QA

Among the rarest survivals of medieval architectural ironwork, this monumental pair of Gothic castle doors (one door-two wings) represents an extraordinary achievement in the art of the medieval blacksmith. Entirely hand forged from wrought iron and assembled with individually forged rivets, the doors embody the engineering skill, defensive requirements, and uncompromising craftsmanship of late medieval France. Unlike the overwhelming majority of surviving castle doors- which rely on heavy oak cores reinforced with iron straps- these remarkable examples are constructed almost entirely of wrought iron plates, braces, and structural members. Such an approach demanded immense quantities of iron, exceptional technical expertise, and hundreds of hours of skilled labor, making doors of this type exceptionally costly to produce and reserved only for the most important fortified spaces. Their bold Gothic silhouette, terminating in a pointed arch, corresponds to the original medieval stone opening from which they originate. Massive diagonal reinforcing members, broad riveted iron plates, forged hinge assemblies, and individually hand-worked rivets form a powerful architectural composition that is as sculptural as it is functional. Every surface tells the story of more than five centuries of existence. The wrought iron retains its rich historic patina, displaying centuries of oxidation, forge textures, hammer marks, laminated iron surfaces, and evidence of traditional forge-welding techniques. The irregular rivet heads, overlapping iron plates, and subtle variations in thickness reveal unmistakable hand craftsmanship impossible to reproduce through modern industrial methods. Architecturally, these doors were almost certainly created for one of the most secure areas of a medieval fortress or château. Their all-iron construction suggests installation within a treasury, armoury, prison, fortified vault, strong room, or other location where maximum security and resistance to fire were essential. Such commissions were reserved for castles of considerable importance and required the work of master blacksmiths operating at the highest level of their craft. Stylistically and technically, the doors date most convincingly to the late 15th to early 16th century (circa 1480–1530). However, the conservative nature of medieval architectural ironwork, together with the Gothic form and traditional forging methods, leaves open the possibility that portions of the construction- or the original commission itself- may extend into the 14th century, making these doors potentially even earlier than their generally accepted dating. Authentic medieval all-wrought-iron castle doors...

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16th Century French Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Medieval Limestone Figural Corbel with Grotesque Face
Medieval Limestone Figural Corbel with Grotesque Face

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. It would have originally been created as an architec...

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15th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Limestone

Spanish Gothic Style Dragon Motif Fireplace Tools Set Stand, Black Wrought Iron
Spanish Gothic Style Dragon Motif Fireplace Tools Set Stand, Black Wrought Iron

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

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons
Pair of Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

15 Inch English Patinated Iron Gargoyle Door Knocker
15 Inch English Patinated Iron Gargoyle Door Knocker

15 Inch English Patinated Iron Gargoyle Door Knocker

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An English Solid Iron Door Knocker displaying an ominous Gargoyle. The piece is very large at 15" tall and also has a very good weight at 7 pounds. Definitely a substantial stateme...

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19th Century English Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Pair Of 19th Century Church Doors
Pair Of 19th Century Church Doors

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

Fireplace Tools Stand in Gilt Wrought Iron with Dragon Motif, Spain, 1940s
Fireplace Tools Stand in Gilt Wrought Iron with Dragon Motif, Spain, 1940s

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

Large Medieval St. Wrought Iron Castle Chandelier for Dining Room or Restaurant
Large Medieval St. Wrought Iron Castle Chandelier for Dining Room or Restaurant

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique English Oak Gothic Style Church Door
Antique English Oak Gothic Style Church Door

Antique English Oak Gothic Style Church Door

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Antique English Oak Gothic Style Church Door. Hand crafted from English oak, this Victorian studded door was salvaged from a church in Weston Super Mare,...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood, Oak

Spanish Gothic Revival Fireplace Tools Stand in Wrought Iron with Dragon Motif
Spanish Gothic Revival Fireplace Tools Stand in Wrought Iron with Dragon Motif

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

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

16th Century oak carved Gothic Panel, Belgium
16th Century oak carved Gothic Panel, Belgium

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
16th Century oak carved Gothic Panel, Belgium

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

Spanish Medieval Double Planter Jardinière, Gilt Wrought Iron
Spanish Medieval Double Planter Jardinière, Gilt Wrought Iron

Spanish Medieval Double Planter Jardinière, Gilt Wrought Iron

Located in Barcelona, ES

Hand Forged Double Floor Planter, Gold leaf, gilt iron, Spain, 1940s. Rare find. One of a kind double plant iron stand entirely made by hand. This planter features two basket planter...

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20th Century Spanish Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf, Metal, Wrought Iron

16th Century oak carved Gothic Panel, Belgium
16th Century oak carved Gothic Panel, Belgium

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

Very Large Reclaimed Medieval Style Stained Glass Window
Very Large Reclaimed Medieval Style Stained Glass Window

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

Antique Victorian English Medieval Styled Solid Bronze Architectural Sundial
Antique Victorian English Medieval Styled Solid Bronze Architectural Sundial

Antique Victorian English Medieval Styled Solid Bronze Architectural Sundial

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Presumably having English origins, this antique solid bronze sundial is ornately cast with a series of Medieval figures across the top portion and standing in the facade of an arched...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

French Gothic Arms Fireback
French Gothic Arms Fireback

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

Materials

Iron

15th Century French Fireplace Mantel
15th Century French Fireplace Mantel

15th Century French Fireplace Mantel

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A monumental 15th century sandstone Gothic fireplace mantel. Finely sculpted with a moulded beam and column supports.   

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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Sandstone

STUNNiNG PAIR OF GOTHIC REVIVAL EXTRA LARGE HAND CARVED WOODEN PLANTERS 72X60CM
STUNNiNG PAIR OF GOTHIC REVIVAL EXTRA LARGE HAND CARVED WOODEN PLANTERS 72X60CM

STUNNiNG PAIR OF GOTHIC REVIVAL EXTRA LARGE HAND CARVED WOODEN PLANTERS 72X60CM

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of very large Antique Gothic Revival style hand carved planters Please note the delivery...

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20th Century English Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Hardwood

Arched Gothic Oak Cathedral Door
Arched Gothic Oak Cathedral Door

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

Rare Late Gothic Carved Oak Bench Coffer (Stollentruhe) Ca.1480
Rare Late Gothic Carved Oak Bench Coffer (Stollentruhe) Ca.1480

Rare Late Gothic Carved Oak Bench Coffer (Stollentruhe) Ca.1480

Located in Doha, QA

A remarkable and exceptionally sculptural Late Gothic carved oak bench coffer (Stollentruhe) dating from the late 15th to the early 16th century, most likely originating from Austria...

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16th Century Austrian Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Medieval Architectural Fragment Cornice, Corbel
Medieval Architectural Fragment Cornice, Corbel

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...

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15th Century and Earlier British Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Sandstone

Period Gothic Oak Trunk or Chest Façade from Picardie France, circa 1550
Period Gothic Oak Trunk or Chest Façade from Picardie France, circa 1550

Period Gothic Oak Trunk or Chest Façade from Picardie France, circa 1550

Located in Dallas, TX

Often when centuries-old trunks did not survive the passage of time, 19th-century menuisiers (French woodworkers) would salvage the surviving wood and carve new furniture such as desks and similar trunks. The facade was typically the most ornate section of these antique trunks, making intact frontages highly valued antiques. Hand-carved from oak in Picardie, France, circa 1550, this period Gothic architectural is a beautiful example of an antique trunk facade that was not incorporated into a more recent furnishing. Picardie is a former administrative region in northern France that is home to many Gothic cathedrals. The Amiens Cathedral (mid-13th century) is the largest standing cathedral in Europe and is truly a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Our trunk frontage has five vertically oriented inset panels embellished with various forms of Gothic tracery, including high-arching niches...

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16th Century French Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal, Iron

Rare Pair of 15th Century French Late Gothic Fossil Marble Architectural Columns
Rare Pair of 15th Century French Late Gothic Fossil Marble Architectural Columns

Rare Pair of 15th Century French Late Gothic Fossil Marble Architectural Columns

Located in Doha, QA

A rare and exceptionally decorative pair of Late Gothic fossil marble architectural columns, carved in France during the 15th century. Standing an impressive 110 cm in height and mea...

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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Large Unglazed Gothic Antique Arched Door
Large Unglazed Gothic Antique Arched Door

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

Old Antique Reclaimed Large Stone Fireplace Mantel with Trumeau Overmantle
Old Antique Reclaimed Large Stone Fireplace Mantel with Trumeau Overmantle

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

Antique Gothic Style Arched Panelled Oak Door
Antique Gothic Style Arched Panelled Oak Door

Antique Gothic Style Arched Panelled Oak Door

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

This antique gothic style arched and panelled oak door dates back to circa 1900, sourced from a grade II listed building in Bristol’s old city. With a beautiful warm oak patina, thi...

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Early 20th Century English Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Oak

Gothic Church Windows 23" x 23"
Gothic Church Windows 23" x 23"

Gothic Church Windows 23" x 23"

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Gothic style church windows with dedications. Gorgeous stained glass coloring and designs with dedication marker on each. The windows are housed in an iron frame with clear g...

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Early 20th Century Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stained Glass

French 18th Century Forged Wrought Iron Andirons, Gothic Style, Pair
French 18th Century Forged Wrought Iron Andirons, Gothic Style, Pair

French 18th Century Forged Wrought Iron Andirons, Gothic Style, Pair

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

Early 18th Century French Gothic Period Andirons or Firedogs
Early 18th Century French Gothic Period Andirons or Firedogs

Early 18th Century French Gothic Period Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Early 18th century French Gothic period andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fit for use in the fireplace.

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Early 18th Century French Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Reclaimed Medieval Style Square Stained Glass Window
Reclaimed Medieval Style Square Stained Glass Window

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...

Category

20th Century English Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Lead

Gothic twisted Cloister Column with Crocket Capital - Italy, 14th Century
Gothic twisted Cloister Column with Crocket Capital - Italy, 14th Century

Gothic twisted Cloister Column with Crocket Capital - Italy, 14th Century

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Twisted Cloister Column with Crocket Capital 
Italy, 14th Century
 127 × 29 × 27 cm This refined white marble column is a distinguished example of Italian Gothic architectural sculp...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Fence Door Pediment / Wall Decoration in Wrought Iron, Spain 1930s
Fence Door Pediment / Wall Decoration in Wrought Iron, Spain 1930s

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

Antique Italian Wall Fountain Basin, Rosso Verona Marble, Gothic Style
Antique Italian Wall Fountain Basin, Rosso Verona Marble, Gothic Style

Antique Italian Wall Fountain Basin, Rosso Verona Marble, Gothic Style

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique Italian wall mounted fountain basin in a late Gothic style with central sun in low relief or "bas relief" on a detailed pedestal in Rosso Verona marble with patina. Minor ...

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18th Century Italian Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

16th Century oak carved Gothic Panel, France
16th Century oak carved Gothic Panel, France

16th Century oak carved Gothic Panel, France

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...

Category

16th Century Belgian Antique Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Oak

96" Blacksmith Made Iron Game Hanger, Kitchen Utensil or Pot Hanger
96" Blacksmith Made Iron Game Hanger, Kitchen Utensil or Pot Hanger

96" Blacksmith Made Iron Game Hanger, Kitchen Utensil or Pot Hanger

Located in Buffalo, NY

Blacksmith made iron game hanger, kitchen utensil or pot hanger. A great piece ..Classic design. it is a large rectangular piece it is set with 66 iron hooks,3 broken.. if you don’t...

Category

1920s French Vintage Medieval Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Medieval building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.

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