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Medieval Decorative Boxes

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
Early 20th Century Decorative Box - Brass - Gothic Tristan and Isolde Theme
Early 20th Century Decorative Box - Brass - Gothic Tristan and Isolde Theme

Early 20th Century Decorative Box - Brass - Gothic Tristan and Isolde Theme

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Early 20th Century Decorative Box - Brass - Gothic Tristan and Isolde Theme

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful decorative box, made of brass. The box is richly decorated with elegant motifs and representations of the classic story Tristan and Isolde. The box was probably made in B...

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Spanish Church Alms Box / Wall Decoration with Carved Nun Detail, 18th Century
Spanish Church Alms Box / Wall Decoration with Carved Nun Detail, 18th Century

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Located in Barcelona, ES

Carved wood hand painted donation / offering ALM BOX, Spain, 18th century. Polychromed carved wood church collection offering donation money box as wall decoration. This alms box is made of pine wood painted in terracotta hues. A nun carved ornamentation decorates the top. Wall hanging collection / donation money box. Originally used to collect donations at Christian churches/chapels. Interesting to be used as key box or key cabinet or as wall decoration Rare find. Provenance: Private collection. No key avaliable. Overall Measures: 45 cm H x 26 cm W x 21 cm D Poor box...

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Stunning Handcrafted Late 1800s Gothic Casket with Peacock & Gargoyle Sculptures
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Stunning Handcrafted Late 1800s Gothic Casket with Peacock & Gargoyle Sculptures

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Stunning Handcrafted Late 1800s Gothic Casket with Peacock & Gargoyle Sculptures

Located in Lisse, NL

Beautiful and rare Gothic Revival treasure box with bronze handle. If you are a collector of antique boxes and/or if you are looking for an extraordinary jewelry box to grace your credenza or side table then this unique and top quality made specimen in the Gothic style could be perfect. Gothic Revival boxes are very hard to find and we have never seen one with such prodigious carvings on all sides. The unique and cat-like dragon gargoyles (with fangs) that look like they are carrying this casket, are just some of the stunningly carved and detailed sculptures that make this antique rarity even more artistic and impressive. Another great feature are the peacock sculptures. In Christianity the peacock is the symbol of purity. Christians believe that once someone has passed their soul rises and goes to heaven. This is why in earlier times Christians would spread the feathers of a peacock over the deceased since it symbolized a pure soul that was immune to corruption. The peacock also represents immortality, resurrection, and the spiritual teachings of Jesus Christ and the Christian church. Have you also noticed the top quality details on both ends of the bronze handle on top? The quality of that ornamental work is of the absolute highest standard also. There are many more incredibly beautiful, hand carved details and together they show that no expense was spared to create one of the most amazing Gothic caskets...

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Georgian Architectural Model
Georgian Architectural Model

Georgian Architectural Model

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Located in Greenwich, CT

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Very Rare Casket Minnekästchen or Box, Germany or Italy, 15th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Wooden coffret, call minnekästchen, engraved with a dog, a hare and foliage with polychromy remains. During the Middle Age, the hare is a symbol of fertility, joy and represents the Christ...

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19th Century French Polished Cast Iron Safe with Key and Two-Letter Combination
19th Century French Polished Cast Iron Safe with Key and Two-Letter Combination

19th Century French Polished Cast Iron Safe with Key and Two-Letter Combination

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19th Century French Polished Cast Iron Safe with Key and Two-Letter Combination

Located in Dallas, TX

Keep your jewelry and important documents locked up in this elegant, antique safe from the Champagne-Ardenne region of France. Crafted circa 1880, and built in cast iron, this heavy ...

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Antique Bronze Box from Belgium Gothic Style
Antique Bronze Box from Belgium Gothic Style

Antique Bronze Box from Belgium Gothic Style

$900

Antique Bronze Box from Belgium Gothic Style

Located in Miami, FL

Gothic Style, very detailed crafted antique bronze box. Marked underneath, made in Belgium. In original good condition. A-444-335

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20th Century Belgian Medieval Decorative Boxes

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Bronze Casket Box with Medieval Scenes, Hardwood Liner, Circa 1880
Bronze Casket Box with Medieval Scenes, Hardwood Liner, Circa 1880

Bronze Casket Box with Medieval Scenes, Hardwood Liner, Circa 1880

$510

Bronze Casket Box with Medieval Scenes, Hardwood Liner, Circa 1880

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a cast bronze metal box modelled as a casket with a wood liner and depicting medieval scenes. We date this box to the late 19th Century. The box is made of a cast metal (b...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Medieval Decorative Boxes

Materials

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Early 20th Century Italian Gothic style Decorative Boxe or Small Trunk
Early 20th Century Italian Gothic style Decorative Boxe or Small Trunk

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Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

We present this beautiful and rare small trunk made in the early 20th century. Made entirely of iron with brass decorations, this trunk has a Gothic-inspired design. A unique decora...

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Early 20th Century Italian Medieval Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Small Bronze Casket, 19th Century, with the Twelve Apostles and Zodiac signs
Small Bronze Casket, 19th Century, with the Twelve Apostles and Zodiac signs

Small Bronze Casket, 19th Century, with the Twelve Apostles and Zodiac signs

$1,479

Small Bronze Casket, 19th Century, with the Twelve Apostles and Zodiac signs

Located in NICE, FR

Rare small nickel-plated bronze casket, dating from the 19th century, decorated with a fascinating iconographic program: the Twelve Apostles paired with the Zodiac signs. This association, recurrent in the Middle Ages, reflects a symbolic re-interpretation that bridges the human and the divine, time and eternity. It recalls medieval reliquaries, such as 9th-century ivory caskets...

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Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful casket form cast iron and bronze dresser box, jewelry box, cigar box, or decorative box with interior cedar lining. The front depicts a scene from the 1219 Battle of Lynd...

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Early 17th Century Medieval Handcrafted Black Iron Coffer or Box
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Early 17th Century Medieval Handcrafted Black Iron Coffer or Box

Located in Brescia, IT

The iron coffer, fully original in every part of it, was forged and handcrafted in German in the 1610. Complete with key. Full working iron mechanisms. It ...

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Early 17th Century German Antique Medieval Decorative Boxes

Materials

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19th C. French Painted Bauche Fireproof Strongbox with Two Letters Combination
19th C. French Painted Bauche Fireproof Strongbox with Two Letters Combination

19th C. French Painted Bauche Fireproof Strongbox with Two Letters Combination

$3,200

19th C. French Painted Bauche Fireproof Strongbox with Two Letters Combination

By Bauche

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique French safe was crafted circa 1880 in the Champagne-Ardenne region by Bauche, renowned for their patented “Système Incombustible” fireproof designs. Weighing 78 pounds, ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Decorative Boxes

Materials

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French Gothic Oak Coffer Chest
French Gothic Oak Coffer Chest

French Gothic Oak Coffer Chest

$3,500

French Gothic Oak Coffer Chest

Located in Queens, NY

French Gothic-style (19/20th Century) oak coffer chest on stand with tracery carved panels and a domed lid with iron strap work

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19th Century French Antique Medieval Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Gothic Polished Black and Silver Cast Iron Strongbox Safe
19th Century French Gothic Polished Black and Silver Cast Iron Strongbox Safe

19th Century French Gothic Polished Black and Silver Cast Iron Strongbox Safe

$1,800

19th Century French Gothic Polished Black and Silver Cast Iron Strongbox Safe

Located in Dallas, TX

Keep your jewelry or important documents locked up in this small antique safe from Northern France. Crafted, circa 1880, the 52 pound cast safe has a chic two-tone black and silver paint finish. The heavy...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Decorative Boxes

Materials

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Early Heavily Embossed Brass Box This is a large and heavy chest
Early Heavily Embossed Brass Box This is a large and heavy chest

Early Heavily Embossed Brass Box This is a large and heavy chest

$2,613Sale Price|20% Off

Early Heavily Embossed Brass Box This is a large and heavy chest

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Early Heavily Embossed Brass Box This is a large and heavy chest is made in Brass with a wooden lining, the beaten brass is embossed with decorativ...

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Early 1800s Antique Medieval Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Indian carved wood spice box, late 17th century, circa 1790
Indian carved wood spice box, late 17th century, circa 1790

Indian carved wood spice box, late 17th century, circa 1790

$1,218

Indian carved wood spice box, late 17th century, circa 1790

Located in Central England, GB

This superb Indian spice box is of a larger scale than normally seen. It is highly decorative and original. It is made from a solid block of dense woo...

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Late 17th Century Indian Antique Medieval Decorative Boxes

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Wrought Iron

Bone and Stone Lidded Box
Bone and Stone Lidded Box

Bone and Stone Lidded Box

$1,200

Bone and Stone Lidded Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Metal decorative box with bone and stone inlay. The exterior of the box showcases a mosaic bone inlay adorned with turquoise and red stones set in pewter. The inside of the box is li...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Medieval Decorative Boxes

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Spanish Alms Box / Wall Decoration with Carved Saints Detail, 18th Century
Spanish Alms Box / Wall Decoration with Carved Saints Detail, 18th Century

Spanish Alms Box / Wall Decoration with Carved Saints Detail, 18th Century

$3,991

Spanish Alms Box / Wall Decoration with Carved Saints Detail, 18th Century

Located in Barcelona, ES

Carved wood hand painted donation / offering ALM Box, Spain, 18th century. Polychromed carved wood church collection offering donation money box as wall decoration. This alms box is made of pine wood painted in shades of blue and gray with carved saint figures onamentations decorating the top. Wall hanging collection / donation money box. Originally used to collect donations at Christian churches/chapels. Interesting to be used as key box or key cabinet or as wall decoration Rare find. Provenance: Private collection. No key avaliable. Overall Measures: Saints Box: 33 cm H x 37 cm W x 14 cm D Poor...

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18th Century Spanish Antique Medieval Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Pine

Set of Three Spanish Church Alms Boxes Wall Decoration, 18th Century
Set of Three Spanish Church Alms Boxes Wall Decoration, 18th Century

Set of Three Spanish Church Alms Boxes Wall Decoration, 18th Century

$11,152 / set

Set of Three Spanish Church Alms Boxes Wall Decoration, 18th Century

Located in Barcelona, ES

Set of three carved wood hand painted donation / offering ALM Boxes, Spain, 18th century. Polychromed wooden Church Collection offering donation money boxes as wall decorations. Beautiful wall decoration comprised of three wall hanging collection / doation money boxes. Originally used to collect donations at Christian churches/chapels. Each one has a different design. All three create a colorful set displayed together. Rare find. Provenance: Private collection. On sale as a set. Measures: Religious woman: 45 cm H x 26 cm W x 21 cm D Saints Box: 33 cm H x 37 cm W x 14 cm D Blue Box:46 cm H x 31,5 cm W x 14 cm D Poor box...

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18th Century Spanish Antique Medieval Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Pine

Spanish Alms Box / Wall Decoration in Blue & Yellow Patina, 18th Century
Spanish Alms Box / Wall Decoration in Blue & Yellow Patina, 18th Century

Spanish Alms Box / Wall Decoration in Blue & Yellow Patina, 18th Century

$3,991

Spanish Alms Box / Wall Decoration in Blue & Yellow Patina, 18th Century

Located in Barcelona, ES

Carved wood hand painted donation / offering ALM Box, Spain, 18th century. Polychromed carved wood church collection offering donation money box as wall decoration. Wall hanging collection / donation money box. Originally used to collect donations at Christian churches/chapels. Interesting to be used as key box or key cabinet or as wall decoration Rare find. Provenance: Private collection. No key avaliable. Overall Measures: 46 cm H x 31,5 cm W x 14 cm D Poor box...

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18th Century Spanish Antique Medieval Decorative Boxes

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Brass and Copper Textured Lidded Box
Brass and Copper Textured Lidded Box

Brass and Copper Textured Lidded Box

$275

Brass and Copper Textured Lidded Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Textured copper box with brass detailing. The exterior of the box features pebbled like texture, perfectly patinated with brass hinges, ball feet and detailing. The hinged box is per...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Medieval Decorative Boxes

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19th Century Carved Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box
19th Century Carved Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box

19th Century Carved Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box

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19th Century Carved Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th Century Carved Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box This very attractive Carved Box is made in Oak, it is carved on the top with 2 letter slots, one for UNANSWERED and the ot...

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19th Century Antique Medieval Decorative Boxes

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Oak

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Early 20th Century Brass Box - Gothic Style

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful decorative brass box. Beautiful ornaments in gothic style. Estimated date and origin: France, circa 1910. Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm and 7 cm tall. The box is in good cond...

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Early 1900s French Antique Medieval Decorative Boxes

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Brass

A French 15th century gothic iron casket
A French 15th century gothic iron casket

A French 15th century gothic iron casket

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H 7.09 in W 9.06 in D 5.51 in

A French 15th century gothic iron casket

Located in PARIS, FR

A French gothic iron casket Dimensions: h. 18 cm, l. 23 cm, p. 14cm 15th century France Without key A rare parallelepipedal box with a domed lid, it is d...

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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Decorative Boxes

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Wrought Iron

Late 19th Century Brass Gothic Style Decorative Storage Box
Late 19th Century Brass Gothic Style Decorative Storage Box

Late 19th Century Brass Gothic Style Decorative Storage Box

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H 3.55 in W 8.27 in D 4.34 in

Late 19th Century Brass Gothic Style Decorative Storage Box

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful bronze box in gothic style. Richly decorated with medieval figures and gothic ornaments such as cross flower and arches in the lid The inside is covered with blue velvet....

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1890s French Antique Medieval Decorative Boxes

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Brass

19th Century Spanish Polished Iron Box with Pierced Engraved Geometric Motifs
19th Century Spanish Polished Iron Box with Pierced Engraved Geometric Motifs

19th Century Spanish Polished Iron Box with Pierced Engraved Geometric Motifs

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H 8 in W 20 in D 10 in

19th Century Spanish Polished Iron Box with Pierced Engraved Geometric Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a shelf or a counter with this elegant antique decorative trunk. Crafted in Spain circa 1880, the strong box is decorated with pierced and engraved geometric motifs througho...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Decorative Boxes

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Iron

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