Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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
Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game, Sodalite Marble
Located in VALENZA, IT
Impressive sterling silver chess board medieval style chess set.
The chess board, made by ARVAL ARGENTI VALENZA, was made in white marble and sodalite is supported by a STERLING SILVER frame made with the casting method and finished with a chisel, subsequently burnished and reproducing the bricks of a wall of a fortress. This "frame" is supported at the four horses two tone...
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2010s Italian Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble, Sterling Silver
20th Century Made in Italy Sterling Silver Horse and Knight Armour
Located in VALENZA, IT
Horse in black lacquered resin with a sterling silver armor with Russian 14th century knight in sterling silver armor with golden and enameled details.
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1980s Italian Vintage Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Sculptural Italian Chess Game
Located in VALENZA, IT
Brass chess board and chess game made with the ancient casting technique.
After casting, the finish was chiseled and subsequently silvered and finished with 24-carat gold plating.
The figures are in Florentine medieval style then painted with antioxidant treatment using a special transparent lacquer.
The two-tone mirrored glass chess top which highlights the high quality of execution.
Italian silverware, already with a centuries-old tradition, had a great development in the twentieth century and produced pieces of the highest quality that the whole world envies. Italian craftsmanship had a kind of new Renaissance after the war.
A great many high-quality silverware was born where exceptional pieces were produced that now decorate the most prestigious houses.
Made entirely by hand in the artisan workshop of piero Benzoni...
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1980s Vintage Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Murano "Albarelli" Italian Pair of Bottles with Lid Blue Blown Glass
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Delicious and harmonious pair of blue blown glass bottles with lid...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Original Gothic Style 1860 Candlesticks 19th Century Emperor of House Habsburg
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Gothic style of Laxenburg so called after the "Laxenburg Castle", the favoured summer-residence of the Austrian Emperor of the house of Habsburg.
Material used is carved wood, gilded.
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Wood
20th Century Sterling Made in Italy Silver Horse and Knight Armour
Located in VALENZA, IT
Horse in black lacquered resin with a sterling silver armor with Italian XIV Century Knight in sterling silver armor with golden and enamelled details.
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1980s Italian Vintage Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Austrian Gilt Bronze Crystal Centerpiece Oval Footed Bowl
Located in Toledo, OH
Crystal centerpiece bowl with gilt bronze edge and footed paw base, featuring figural goat and man fauns, cut crystal Dore, Austrian. Very good to excellent condition. Dimensions: 9"...
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20th Century Austrian Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal, Bronze
Early 1900s Impressive and Finely Handcrafted Antique Gothic Art Porcelain Vase
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and impressive work of Gothic art pottery.
This most skillfully created and highly decorative work of Gothic art is very rare and of a great size. The impressive floral decor o...
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Early 20th Century European Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
20th Century German Enamelled Sterling Silver Armour on Wood Decorated Base
By Brumal
Located in VALENZA, IT
Figure realized in Sterling Silver using the lost wax process.
The details are gilded and enameled.
The figure is 17.5 cm high and depicts a 15th century German soldier with sword ...
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1990s Italian Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Made in Italy Sterling Silver Jug
By Mario Vallè
Located in VALENZA, IT
Fully handmade medieval style solid sterling silver jug. The body is oval and shaped embossed grooves. The base, separated from the rest of the body by a bushing, is round with the s...
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1990s Italian Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Gothic Style Religious Silver Plated Tall Church Pitcher with Cross
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gothic Style Religious Silver Plated Tall Church Pitcher with Cross Finial. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 14" H x 7.5" W x 3.5" D.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
1970s Vintage Knight’s Helmet Pewter Whimsical Ice Bucket
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a vintage ice bucket, by Seymour Mann Imports, made in Japan, circa the 1970s. Add a touch of whimsy to your retro bar with this unique ice bucket, styl...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pewter
20th Century Italian in Enameled Sterling Silver Armor on Wood Decorated Base
By Brumal
Located in VALENZA, IT
Figure realized in sterling silver using the lost wax process.
The details are gilded and enameled.
The figure is 18 cm high and depicts a 15th century Italian...
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1990s Italian Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century English Enamelled Sterling Silver Armour on Wood Decorated Base
By Brumal
Located in VALENZA, IT
Figure realized in Sterling Silver using the lost wax process.
The details are gilded and enameled.
The figure is 18 cm high and depicts a 15th century Italian soldier with sword and dagger
The wood square base is 7 cm high where there is an engraved label
"Armatura Inglese XV° Secolo" - "English...
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1990s Italian Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century French in Enameled Sterling Silver Armor on Wood Decorated Base
By Brumal
Located in VALENZA, IT
Figure realized in sterling silver using the lost wax process.
The details are gilded and enameled.
The figure is 19.5 cm high and depicts a 15th century French soldier with Jousting Lance and shield
The wood square base is 7 cm high where there is an engraved label
"Armatura Francese XV° Secolo" - "French Armour...
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1990s Italian Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Elkington & Co Victorian Silver Plated Mirror Plateau, Made in 1845
Located in London, London
Carrying old silver plate marks Elkington & Co. in 1845, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Silver Plated Mirror Plateau, features an orna...
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1840s English Antique Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Edwardian Gothic Style Sterling Silver Café Au Lait Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver cafe´ au lait set in the Gothic style; an addition to our collectable teaware collection.
This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver cafe´ au lait set consists of a coffee jug and hot milk jug, each crafted in the Gothic style.
The coffee jug and hot milk jug have a plain hexagonal baluster shaped form onto a paneled spreading foot.
The surface of each piece is embellished with a contemporary bright cut engraved crest depicting a demi-lion holding an axe.
Each piece is fitted with the original hallmarked hinged cover surmounted with an impressive sterling silver paneled finial.
The cover of each jug incorporates an applied incurved bracket and elevated scrolling thumbpiece.
The milk jug and coffee jug retain the original handles overlaid with interwoven bamboo, strategically interlaced to produce a segmented braided design.
Each jug has a plain sparrow beak spout ornamented with applied moulded decoration to the rim.
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This antique café au lait...
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Early 1900s English Antique Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Royal Vienna Plaque Depicting Barbarossa's Entry into Jerusalem in 3rd Crusade
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A Royal Vienna antique hand painted porcelain plaque from depicting the triumphant entry into Jerusalem of Kaiser Friedrich I of Prussia also known as Barbarossa who headed the Third Crusade launched from Vienna in 1189. The plaque is set in a bronze frame on a mat of burgundy velvet. The whole is protected by glass. The plaque is not signed but has the Royal Vienna beehive...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
German Vintage Wrought Iron Bottle Cradle Pourer, 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
This beautiful bottle holder/bottle pourer in Medieval style was made in Germany circa the 1970s by the company Asbach. The wrought iron stand holds a bo...
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1970s German Vintage Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Wrought Iron
Castle Hedingham William II Medieval Style Art Pottery Jug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual Castle Hedingham medieval style pottery jug marked for William Rufus (William II, son of William the Conqueror) and made by Edward Bingham ...
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19th Century English Antique Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
Edward Bingham Castle Hedingham Arts & Crafts Medieval Style Pottery Hunting Jug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual Arts & Crafts castle Hedingham Pottery hunting jug in the medieval style designed by Edward Bingham (British, 1829-1914) and dating between...
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1880s English Antique Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
Early 20 Century Venetian Art Glass Rummer
Located in Den Haag, NL
Original Early 20th Century Italian Design Intricate Art Glass Vase in pale green glass. Made in Italy, Murano region, early 20th century. Beautiful pale green glass, hand blown, han...
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1920s Italian Vintage Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Medieval/15th Century-Style Continental Silver '.800' Roemer/ Rummer Goblet
Located in New York, NY
Medieval (15th Century) - style, Continental Silver (.800) Rummer/Roemer style goblet, Germany, Ca. 1920. This form of goblet was popular from the 15th-17th centuries, although the R...
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1920s German Vintage Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cast Silver Letter Opener Featuring An Armoured Knight London 1928 G Stockwell
Located in London, GB
Cast Silver Letter Opener Featuring An Armoured Knight London 1928 G Stockwell
This magnificent letter opener was imported from Germany by George Stockwell.
The casting of the Knight...
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1920s English Vintage Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century German Painted Porcelain Platter in Repoussé Pewter Frame
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office with this large, hand painted porcelain plate; crafted in Germany, circa 1880 and round in shape, the painted ceramic platter depicts the portrait of a man dressed in ornate period clothing. The antique wall plate...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pewter
Pair of Victorian gothic revival toast racks made by Garrard & Co in London 1879
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1879 by R & S Garrard & Co., this handsome, Victorian pair of Antique Sterling Silver Toast Racks, will hold 6 pieces of toast each, and are in the gothic rev...
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1870s English Antique Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Highly decorated Italian vintage salad servers set
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Highly decorated Italian vintage salad servers set
Lift every salad serving with this vintage Italian salad servers set. Highly decorated and ext...
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Early 20th Century Italian Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Palissy Ware Majolica Pottery Trompe L'oeil Charger by Christine Viennet
Located in Downingtown, PA
Palissy Ware Majolica Trompe L'oeil Charger by Christine Viennet,
Dated 1961,
France.
A substantial revivalist Palissy majolica trompe l'oeil charger by the esteemed artist Christi...
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1960s French Vintage Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Antique English silver Victorian gothic style vase, Birmingham 1890
Located in Central England, GB
This most eyecatching solid silver vase stands on a moulded and domed raised foot. The tall slender body slowly flares to a plain out swept rim.
The lower body is decorated with a g...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Gothic Design Victorian Sterling Silver Toast Rack - Made in 1846
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1846, possibly by John Gilbert, and also carrying the retail shop mark of James Braham (located at 8 the Strand, Torquay) this very stylish, Victorian, An...
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1840s English Antique Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Electroplated Silver Bottle Coasters Antique Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A very good pair of antique electroplated silver bottle coasters; part of our wine and drinks related collection.
These antique electroplated sil...
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1940s English Vintage Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Collection of Silver Plated Liqueur Cups in Decorated in Wild Boar Deer Head
Located in Washington, DC
A collection of silver plated liqueur cups decorated in wild boar, and deer head forms-by "Valentin" Spanish designer.
Sold individually.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century English Oak Gothic Wine Cooler
Located in London, GB
A 19th century English oak Gothic wine cooler.
Category
19th Century English Antique Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Oak
Medieval serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Medieval serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, silver and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Medieval serveware, ceramics, silver and glass made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, popular names associated with this style include Argenteria Etruria, Arval Argenti Valenza, Mario Vallè, and Albion Craft Company. 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $150 and tops out at $26,700 while the average work can sell for $1,233.
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