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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
19th Century Medieval Style Terracotta Plaque on Stand
19th Century Medieval Style Terracotta Plaque on Stand

19th Century Medieval Style Terracotta Plaque on Stand

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A fascinating mid-19th century medieval style buff terracotta plaque handcarved in relief with Saint George and the Dragon. In this artistic retelling of this legendary story of fol...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Gothic Style Solid Brass Tiered Floor Standing Candelabra Tripod Bases a Pair
Gothic Style Solid Brass Tiered Floor Standing Candelabra Tripod Bases a Pair

Gothic Style Solid Brass Tiered Floor Standing Candelabra Tripod Bases a Pair

Located in Topeka, KS

Fabulous vintage Gothic style solid cast brass tiered floor standing candelabra with tripod bases, a pair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so ...

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20th Century Unknown Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Medieval Knopped Bronze Candlestick Bell Base, Netherlands, 15th Century
Medieval Knopped Bronze Candlestick Bell Base, Netherlands, 15th Century

Medieval Knopped Bronze Candlestick Bell Base, Netherlands, 15th Century

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

An 15th Century Gothic socket candlestick in in bronze with a pronounced bell foot, integral drip tray, and a slender, knopped stem rising to a tall socket with an early clean-out ap...

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15th Century and Earlier Dutch Antique Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Three Piece Alabaster Clock Garniture in the Form of a Neo-Gothic Cathedral
Three Piece Alabaster Clock Garniture in the Form of a Neo-Gothic Cathedral

Three Piece Alabaster Clock Garniture in the Form of a Neo-Gothic Cathedral

Located in London, GB

This exquisite three-piece alabaster clock garniture consists of a central clock with two flanking vases. The central clock is designed to resemble the shape of a neo-Gothic cathedra...

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19th Century French Antique Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster, Ormolu

Byzantine Style Marble Baptismal Font on Later Stand
Byzantine Style Marble Baptismal Font on Later Stand

Byzantine Style Marble Baptismal Font on Later Stand

Located in Essex, MA

Byzantine style carved marble Baptismal font on later cast stone stand. Four lion leads Circumnavigate the font. Foliate and Byzantine Carving Th...

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19th Century Unknown Antique Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Sandstone

Large Carved Oak Grotesque Corbel
Large Carved Oak Grotesque Corbel

Large Carved Oak Grotesque Corbel

Located in Bradenton, FL

Large heavy 18th century or earlier carved oak corbel. The corbel depicts a large male open-eyed smiling face with broad features. Finly carved details with wonderful old patina.

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18th Century European Antique Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

1800s Baroque / Gothic Style Brass Church Candlestick
1800s Baroque / Gothic Style Brass Church Candlestick

1800s Baroque / Gothic Style Brass Church Candlestick

Located in Skien, NO

This stunning brass/bronze candlestick features a rustic patina and showcases the craftsmanship of the European Gothic Revival and Baroque styles from the 1800s. Its timeless desig...

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19th Century European Antique Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Bronze

1960s Iridescent Glass and Twisted Iron Candle Sconce
1960s Iridescent Glass and Twisted Iron Candle Sconce

1960s Iridescent Glass and Twisted Iron Candle Sconce

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A 1960s candle sconce. Consists of a panel of iridescent glass framed by twisted iron. Seven fluted brass heads elevate to hold taper candles. Lovely patina throughout. Pair availabl...

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1960s Vintage Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Iron

Model Of Nieuwerkerke, Battle Of The Duke Of Clarence, Bronze, Late 19th Century
Model Of Nieuwerkerke, Battle Of The Duke Of Clarence, Bronze, Late 19th Century

Model Of Nieuwerkerke, Battle Of The Duke Of Clarence, Bronze, Late 19th Century

By Count Alfred Émilien O'Hara van Nieuwerkerke

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Large bronze representing the Death of the Duke of Clarence during a tournament: beautiful brown patina, the large quantity of details of precision and finesse make this sculpture li...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Rare Large 16th Century Grape or Cauldron in Solid Bronze
Rare Large 16th Century Grape or Cauldron in Solid Bronze

Rare Large 16th Century Grape or Cauldron in Solid Bronze

Located in Meer, VAN

Rare Large Grape or Cauldron in Solid Bronze, Europe, 16th Century. This is a rare and large museum quality 16th century grape or cauldron or cooking pot in solid bronze. A practi...

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16th Century European Antique Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Mid-20th Century Three-Dimensional Stained Glass Cross Sculpture
Mid-20th Century Three-Dimensional Stained Glass Cross Sculpture

Mid-20th Century Three-Dimensional Stained Glass Cross Sculpture

Located in Lancaster, PA

This is a vintage stained glass cross sculpture, dating to the earlier part of the 20th century. It was salvaged from a church in the Southern United States, and we've never seen any...

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Mid-20th Century American Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Lead

19th Century Victorian Terracotta Model Of A Gothic Font
19th Century Victorian Terracotta Model Of A Gothic Font

19th Century Victorian Terracotta Model Of A Gothic Font

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A 19th century Victorian terracotta model of a gothic font. An English architectural model of a font in the ecclesiastical style dated to circa 1850. The octagonal design has a repeating trefoil design on all sides. A pleasing object modelled after an unknown church font...

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19th Century English Antique Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Beautiful Gothic Brass Candelabra/Candlestick, circa 1500
Beautiful Gothic Brass Candelabra/Candlestick, circa 1500

Beautiful Gothic Brass Candelabra/Candlestick, circa 1500

Located in Vienna, AT

The item on sale is an original Gothic candelabra that dates back to the 1500s. It was expertly handcrafted from brass and consists of two parts that...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Large Hand Forged Iron Candle Sconces, Gothic Style, Italy, 1940s
Large Hand Forged Iron Candle Sconces, Gothic Style, Italy, 1940s

Large Hand Forged Iron Candle Sconces, Gothic Style, Italy, 1940s

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Pair of impressively large hand forged sconces of iron and tole having 3 arms each for candles. Could be electrified.

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1940s Italian Vintage Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Lladró Medieval Tournament Sculpture. Limited Edition
Lladró Medieval Tournament Sculpture. Limited Edition

Lladró Medieval Tournament Sculpture. Limited Edition

By Lladro

Located in New York City, NY

Honor and loyalty are the supreme values of medieval knights, the heroes of a fascinating, romantic era that inspired this spectacular high porcelain limited edition. The ornamental ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Danish Cast Iron and Bronze Jewelry Box or Dresser Box, Circa 1940s
Danish Cast Iron and Bronze Jewelry Box or Dresser Box, Circa 1940s

Danish Cast Iron and Bronze Jewelry Box or Dresser Box, Circa 1940s

By Tiffany Studios

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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1940s Danish Vintage Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Iron

French Gothic Ormolu Cut Glass & Marble/Quartz Double Inkwell
French Gothic Ormolu Cut Glass & Marble/Quartz Double Inkwell

French Gothic Ormolu Cut Glass & Marble/Quartz Double Inkwell

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

French Gothic Ormolu Cut Glass and Marble/Quartz Double Inkwell France, circa 1870s A magnificent French Gothic Ormolu Cut Glass and Marble/Quartz Double Inkwell, dating back to the...

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19th Century French Antique Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Marble, Ormolu

17th Century German Carved Oak Religious Sculpture
17th Century German Carved Oak Religious Sculpture

17th Century German Carved Oak Religious Sculpture

Located in Bradenton, FL

17th Century German hand-carved oak religious sculpture. Possibly a saint or a bishop. The bearded man is cloaked in draped fabric with only left ...

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17th Century German Antique Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

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

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 Objects

Materials

Brass, Iron

W. Godwin Gothic Style Encaustic Tile c.1865
W. Godwin Gothic Style Encaustic Tile c.1865

W. Godwin Gothic Style Encaustic Tile c.1865

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A 19th century Gothic style glazed encaustic tile by Godwin of Lugwardine; one of 8 similar we have available. Dating to circa 1865, this antique tile is inspired by earlier Gothic ...

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19th Century English Antique Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Gothic Trilobed Gable - France, 14th–15th century
Gothic Trilobed Gable - France, 14th–15th century

Gothic Trilobed Gable - France, 14th–15th century

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Trilobed Gable with Plain Copings
 France, 14th–15th century
 Limestone 26 x 38 x 14 cm Architectural fragment in limestone, comprising a triangular gable with plain copings, distin...

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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Limestone

Rare English Romanesque Limestone Capital on Stand
Rare English Romanesque Limestone Capital on Stand

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 Oxf...

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15th Century and Earlier English Antique Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Limestone

1890 Sterling Silver King Arthur Knight by B. Neresheimer & Söhne Hanau
1890 Sterling Silver King Arthur Knight by B. Neresheimer & Söhne Hanau

1890 Sterling Silver King Arthur Knight by B. Neresheimer & Söhne Hanau

By B. Neresheimer & Sohne

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This antique sterling silver knight sculpture from the 19th century is based on the statue found at the Tomb of Maximilian I: King Arthur completed in 1513. Dressed in full medieval ...

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19th Century German Antique Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Set of 4 Medieval Style Terracotta Rampant Lion Tiles
Set of 4 Medieval Style Terracotta Rampant Lion Tiles

Set of 4 Medieval Style Terracotta Rampant Lion Tiles

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A stunning set of 4 identical medieval style terracotta tiles decorated with raised rampant lions and foliage within scalloped borders, dating to circa 1920. These antique tiles are ...

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Gothic inscription - France, 15th century
Gothic inscription - France, 15th century

Gothic inscription - France, 15th century

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Fragment of an Inscribed Stone
 France, 15th century
 Limestone
 14 × 24.5 × 5 cm This evocative limestone fragment preserves the refined vestiges of a Gothic inscription carved in ...

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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Limestone

A Set Of Four Reclaimed Encaustic Floral Quatrefoil Tiles
A Set Of Four Reclaimed Encaustic Floral Quatrefoil Tiles

A Set Of Four Reclaimed Encaustic Floral Quatrefoil Tiles

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A set of four reclaimed encaustic floral quatrefoil tiles. These vibrant neo-medieval style tiles come together to create a quatrefoil design housing a vivid black and blue fleur-de...

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19th Century English Antique Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

English Arts & Crafts Mahogany and Brass Inkwell
English Arts & Crafts Mahogany and Brass Inkwell

English Arts & Crafts Mahogany and Brass Inkwell

Located in Queens, NY

English Arts & Crafts (Gothic Revival-style) mahogany and brass trimmed double inkwell with glass jewels and drawer.   

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20th Century Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Gothic Revival Brass Five-Light Candelabras by Rostand
Pair of Antique Gothic Revival Brass Five-Light Candelabras by Rostand

Pair of Antique Gothic Revival Brass Five-Light Candelabras by Rostand

By Rostand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Dimensions: 18”-23"H x 18.50”W x 6”D This pair of antique Gothic Revival brass five-light candelabras by Rostand Mfg. Co., c.1920s, offers a st...

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1920s American Vintage Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Gothic Armorial Shield with Rampant Lion - Tuscany, 14th century
Gothic Armorial Shield with Rampant Lion - Tuscany, 14th century

Gothic Armorial Shield with Rampant Lion - Tuscany, 14th century

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Gothic Armorial Shield with Rampant Lion
White veined marble · Tuscany, probably Pisa · first half of the 14th century 26 x 24 x 12 cm This panel of white veined marble is carved in...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

French Gothic Revival Iron Roll Blotter

French Gothic Revival Iron Roll Blotter

Located in Queens, NY

French Gothic Revival-style (19th Century) wrought iron roll blotter with X design and nailheads (Related items: 035057A, 035057B, 048571D)

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19th Century French Antique Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Rare and Remarkable Corpus Christi on a Decorated Wooden Cross with a Skull
Rare and Remarkable Corpus Christi on a Decorated Wooden Cross with a Skull

Rare and Remarkable Corpus Christi on a Decorated Wooden Cross with a Skull

Located in Antwerp, BE

19th century crucifix or corpus Christi made from wood. Wooden cross with a nice patina and an exquisite shape. This item depicts the Christ in his last agony on the cross, after be...

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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

16th Century Giltwood and Polychrome Group Carving – 'God and Mary'
16th Century Giltwood and Polychrome Group Carving – 'God and Mary'

16th Century Giltwood and Polychrome Group Carving – 'God and Mary'

Located in Basildon, GB

A 16th Century Giltwood and Polychromed Carved Group depicting God and Mary seated on a plinth.

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16th Century European Antique Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Giltwood

Renaissance Revival Wrought Iron Floor Candelabra, a Pair
Renaissance Revival Wrought Iron Floor Candelabra, a Pair

Renaissance Revival Wrought Iron Floor Candelabra, a Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

A pair of Renaissance Revival wrought iron five candle floor candelabra. Scrolled arms support ribbon shaped drip pans with tall prickets. Central columns with decorative threading a...

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1930s American Vintage Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp Base with Tripod Stand, Medieval Style
Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp Base with Tripod Stand, Medieval Style

Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp Base with Tripod Stand, Medieval Style

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp Base, 12th/13th Century a tripod stand with stylized hoofed feet. Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 62.5cm. Diameter: 22cm.

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15th Century and Earlier Central Asian Antique Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

English 14th Century Terracotta Medieval Encaustic Tile
English 14th Century Terracotta Medieval Encaustic Tile

English 14th Century Terracotta Medieval Encaustic Tile

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An English terracotta Medieval encaustic tile of exceptional rarity. This tile would have been found in a monastery, church or abbey around the 14th to 15th century. With a distinc...

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15th Century and Earlier English Antique Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Anthropomorphic Gargoyle Stone Protome of Romanesque period 11th-12th century
Anthropomorphic Gargoyle Stone Protome of Romanesque period 11th-12th century

Anthropomorphic Gargoyle Stone Protome of Romanesque period 11th-12th century

Located in Pistoia, IT

Shelf with anthropomorphic protome from the Romanesque period in carved stone. Made as a shelf with a tub terminal in the shape of a human head, was placed under the roof, to dra...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

19th Century Brass Wall hanging Shield  A Decorative Gothic wall hanging Shield
19th Century Brass Wall hanging Shield  A Decorative Gothic wall hanging Shield

19th Century Brass Wall hanging Shield A Decorative Gothic wall hanging Shield

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th Century Brass Wall hanging Shield A Decorative Gothic wall hanging Shield hand made in brass, the shield is decorated with mythical Warriors and beasts, there are 2 images of t...

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19th Century Antique Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Tall Pair of Wrought Iron Candleholders, Early 19th Century
Tall Pair of Wrought Iron Candleholders, Early 19th Century

Tall Pair of Wrought Iron Candleholders, Early 19th Century

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Elegant and rare pair of heavy wrought iron candleholders with a crown of flowers, raised on a tripod base. Probably from Italy.

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Early 19th Century European Antique Medieval Decorative Objects

Solid Brass French Architectural Element or Planter Jardinières
Solid Brass French Architectural Element or Planter Jardinières

Solid Brass French Architectural Element or Planter Jardinières

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Acquired in Paris France, an architectural element that is solid brass. The piece is very detailed and architectural. A wonderful paperweight or decorative object standing alone... also could hold office supplies...

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20th Century French Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Gothic Forged Wrought Iron Candle Holder
18th Century French Gothic Forged Wrought Iron Candle Holder

18th Century French Gothic Forged Wrought Iron Candle Holder

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1780 and forged of solid iron, the candle holder stands on four scrolled legs over a turned central shaft decorated with a few ornamental discs. The tall wrou...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

16th Century Late Medieval Heraldic Encaustic Tile
16th Century Late Medieval Heraldic Encaustic Tile

16th Century Late Medieval Heraldic Encaustic Tile

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A 445-year-old late medieval 16th century heraldic encaustic tile of Flemish origin (unmarked). Made from terracotta and glazed, this 6-inch antique tile is an excellent collector’s ...

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16th Century Dutch Antique Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Large European Mediaeval Oak Carving of Christ in the Tomb
Large European Mediaeval Oak Carving of Christ in the Tomb

Large European Mediaeval Oak Carving of Christ in the Tomb

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large European Mediaeval Oak Carving of Christ in the Tomb The sculpture is partially polychrome and depicts “The Pamoison de la Vierge” also known as the “Swooning Virgin” this sc...

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16th Century Antique Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

The Good and the Bad Thief-gothic sculpture- Brabantine workshop, c. 1480–1490
The Good and the Bad Thief-gothic sculpture- Brabantine workshop, c. 1480–1490

The Good and the Bad Thief-gothic sculpture- Brabantine workshop, c. 1480–1490

Located in Bruxelles, BE

The Good and the Bad Thief Brabantine workshop, c. 1480–1490
 Carved walnut with traces of polychromy
 56 x 42 x 11 cm 58 x 43 x 11 xm Provenance: 
Formerly in the collection of Ca...

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15th Century and Earlier Dutch Antique Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Bronze Skeleton Praying Hands Sculpture - Titled Eternal Hope - Signed Park '92
Bronze Skeleton Praying Hands Sculpture - Titled Eternal Hope - Signed Park '92

Bronze Skeleton Praying Hands Sculpture - Titled Eternal Hope - Signed Park '92

By Amanda & Björn Sjöling, Blackman Cruz

Located in St. Louis, MO

Cast bronze life size gothic skeleton / bone praying hands sculpture, titled on base Eternal Hope and signed Park '92. In the style of Blackman Cruz Workshop.

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1990s American Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 16th Century Hand-Carved Oak Saints, Gothic Style, Europe
Pair of 16th Century Hand-Carved Oak Saints, Gothic Style, Europe

Pair of 16th Century Hand-Carved Oak Saints, Gothic Style, Europe

Located in Basildon, GB

A Pair of 16th Century Oak Saints: One being a male depicted wearing a long hooded cloak held together with a brooch over a flowing tunic tied at the ...

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16th Century European Antique Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

Medieval English Alabaster Statue
Medieval English Alabaster Statue

Medieval English Alabaster Statue

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A medieval English alabaster statue, possibly dating as far back as the late 14th / early 15th century, mounted on one of our exclusive large display plinths. Well weathered over the centuries, this 600-year-old statue depicts a medieval cloaked figure, possibly a monk, offering a glimpse into English architecture and sculpture of the Middle Ages. This sculpture is possibly made from Nottingham alabaster. During the 14th and 15th centuries, Nottingham was the centre of alabaster carving and painting. Alabaster works were mostly made as small alabaster models with religious themes. During the 16th century Reformation, many alabaster carvings were destroyed under King Henry VIII's rule, making any surviving examples even more significant. Provenance From the collection of Peter Hone (b. 1941). A master plaster caster, he is an expert and experienced collector, building up an extraordinary, museum-worthy collection of items in his one-bedroom flat in London W11...

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15th Century and Earlier English Antique Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster

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

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 Objects

Materials

Iron

Post-Medieval English Encaustic Tile by Godwin
Post-Medieval English Encaustic Tile by Godwin

Post-Medieval English Encaustic Tile by Godwin

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A 19th century post-medieval encaustic tile by English makers Godwin of Lugwardine; one of 6 similar we have available. Dating to circa 1870, this antique tile features a heraldic, ...

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19th Century English Antique Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Large Size French Wall Crucifix / Jesus Christ on the Cross with Crown of Thorns
Large Size French Wall Crucifix / Jesus Christ on the Cross with Crown of Thorns

Large Size French Wall Crucifix / Jesus Christ on the Cross with Crown of Thorns

Located in Lisse, NL

Antique large size sculpture and an impressive, religious work of art. Looking at Christ suffering like this, the crucifix (in our view) is a symbol of what 'telling people the trut...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

12th Century Italian Roman Marble Lion
12th Century Italian Roman Marble Lion

12th Century Italian Roman Marble Lion

Located in Madrid, ES

Italian Romanesque 12th century marble recumbent lion 12th century Italian roman marble lion  with a stylized mane and tail wrapped around its body a...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Medieval Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Vintage Original Mixed Media Sculpture Box
Vintage Original Mixed Media Sculpture Box

Vintage Original Mixed Media Sculpture Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This striking original mixed media sculpture is a masterclass in curiosity-inspired decor. Utilizing a repurposed vintage wooden box as its canvas, the artist has created a detailed ...

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Late 20th Century American Medieval Decorative Objects

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Wood

Medieval decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Medieval decorative objects 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 decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Medieval decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Argenteria Etruria, AUGUST MAXIMILIEN DELAFONTAINE, and Bauche. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $95 and tops out at $134,141 while the average work can sell for $2,712.