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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
Large chaledeliers signed Nics Frères 1925
Large chaledeliers signed Nics Frères 1925

Large chaledeliers signed Nics Frères 1925

By Nics Freres

Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR

Nics Frères Important 8-light wrought iron Gothic-style chandelier Marked on the flat of the upper crown Circa. 1925 H. 123 cm D : 98 cm Signed. Biographical Information Active at t...

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Mid-20th Century Medieval Lighting

Materials

Iron

Stoneware Lamp with Gothic Face
Stoneware Lamp with Gothic Face

Stoneware Lamp with Gothic Face

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Ceramic lamp with a gothic face. Lamp measures 19" high from base to the bottom of socket and 10" diameter. Lamp has been professionally rewired for a 3-way light bulb. We also added...

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1970s American Vintage Medieval Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with 7 Lights, French, Circa 1940
Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with 7 Lights, French, Circa 1940

Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with 7 Lights, French, Circa 1940

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This very nice 7 lights candelabras floor lamp is made of wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1940.

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1940s French Vintage Medieval Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Gothic Wrought Iron Floor Lamp, Blacksmith Made, 50\" Tall
Gothic Wrought Iron Floor Lamp, Blacksmith Made, 50\" Tall

Gothic Wrought Iron Floor Lamp, Blacksmith Made, 50\" Tall

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Blacksmith made Gothic wrought iron floor lamp This is a very unusual Gothic Wrought Iron Floor Lamp the Stand is blacksmith made, it stands on 4 feet and takes a 2” diameter wa...

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Early 20th Century Medieval Lighting

Materials

Iron

Wrought Iron Cage Chandelier With 7 lights in The Gothic Style
Wrought Iron Cage Chandelier With 7 lights in The Gothic Style

Wrought Iron Cage Chandelier With 7 lights in The Gothic Style

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This very nice cage chandelier with 7 lights is all made of wrought iron. This is a French work in the Gothic style. Circa 1950

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1940s French Vintage Medieval Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century French Gothic Forged Iron Four-Light Floor Lamp
Early 20th Century French Gothic Forged Iron Four-Light Floor Lamp

Early 20th Century French Gothic Forged Iron Four-Light Floor Lamp

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant antique floor fixture was crafted in southern France circa 1920. Forged in the Gothic tradition, the candelabra lamp features a tall iron stem with a subtle twist at the...

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Early 20th Century French Medieval Lighting

Materials

Iron

Large Vintage Gothic or Art Deco Black Wrought Iron & White Milk Glass Lights
Large Vintage Gothic or Art Deco Black Wrought Iron & White Milk Glass Lights

Large Vintage Gothic or Art Deco Black Wrought Iron & White Milk Glass Lights

Located in Topeka, KS

Wonderful large vintage gothic or Art Deco black painted wrought iron & white milk glass light fixtures. 3 total selling separately. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these a...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Medieval Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Monumental 19th Century Medieval Style  Brass Candelabra
Pair of Monumental 19th Century Medieval Style  Brass Candelabra

Pair of Monumental 19th Century Medieval Style Brass Candelabra

Located in Troy, NY

Pair of massive Gothic style brass candelabra of impressive size. Can be electrified or used to hold large pillar candles.

Category

16th Century German Antique Medieval Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Gothic Bronze Verdigris Lantern Sconces
Pair of 19th Century Gothic Bronze Verdigris Lantern Sconces

Pair of 19th Century Gothic Bronze Verdigris Lantern Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of antique Gothic style lantern sconces made of verdigris bronze and opaque textured glass. One pane is missing and will be replaced when purchased. The lights are cleaned and r...

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19th Century American Antique Medieval Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Gothic Gilt Lantern
Vintage Gothic Gilt Lantern

Vintage Gothic Gilt Lantern

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Make a dramatic architectural statement in your home with this monumental vintage Gothic Revival lantern. This commanding fixture features an open-cage design constructed from sturdy...

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Late 20th Century American Medieval Lighting

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Gothic Forged Iron Six Candles Chandelier
19th Century French Gothic Forged Iron Six Candles Chandelier

19th Century French Gothic Forged Iron Six Candles Chandelier

Located in Paris, FR

Large decorative forged iron chandelier, late 19th century. Forged in France, circa 1890, the large chandelier can receive 6 candles (candles not provided). On wavy shapes, the chand...

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19th Century French Antique Medieval Lighting

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century French Gothic Twelve-Light Iron Chandelier with Gilt Accents
Early 20th Century French Gothic Twelve-Light Iron Chandelier with Gilt Accents

Early 20th Century French Gothic Twelve-Light Iron Chandelier with Gilt Accents

Located in Dallas, TX

Illuminate a dining room or entryway with this impressive round chandelier. Crafted in France circa 1920, the hand-forged wrought iron fixture features twelve lights arranged around ...

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Early 20th Century French Medieval Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

6 Lights Wrought Iron Candlestick
6 Lights Wrought Iron Candlestick

6 Lights Wrought Iron Candlestick

$1,255Sale Price|25% Off

6 Lights Wrought Iron Candlestick

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This very nice and delicate 6 lights candlestick is made of wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1950

Category

1950s French Vintage Medieval Lighting

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Giacometti Style Brass Bronze Fleur de Lis Gothic Pole Floor Lamp - Pair
Antique Giacometti Style Brass Bronze Fleur de Lis Gothic Pole Floor Lamp - Pair

Antique Giacometti Style Brass Bronze Fleur de Lis Gothic Pole Floor Lamp - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Giacometti Style Bronze Fleur de Lis Gothic Pole Floor Lamps - a Pair. Very r...

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Early 20th Century Medieval Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Incredible Pair of Antique French Heavy Bronze Gothic Sconces
Incredible Pair of Antique French Heavy Bronze Gothic Sconces

Incredible Pair of Antique French Heavy Bronze Gothic Sconces

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Sensational gutsy pair of heavy antique French 3 arm sconces having gothic inspired details. Newly rewired. (Joyce)

Category

1920s French Vintage Medieval Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Large French Decorated Gothic Hall Lantern Ceiling Light
Large French Decorated Gothic Hall Lantern Ceiling Light

Large French Decorated Gothic Hall Lantern Ceiling Light

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large French Decorated Gothic Hall Lantern Ceiling Light This is a Large and Very Heavy Hall Lantern it is a Classic Elaborate Gothic Design decorated with animals Caryatid and symb...

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1880s Antique Medieval Lighting

Materials

Brass

Antique Handforged Medieval Iron Luster from a German Castle
Antique Handforged Medieval Iron Luster from a German Castle

Antique Handforged Medieval Iron Luster from a German Castle

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique Handforged Medieval Iron Luster from a German Castle A very large medieval luster from a castle in South Germany. Made of handforged iron around...

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Early 20th Century German Medieval Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of 1950s Gothic Pendant Lights W/ Hexagon Shape and White Textured Glass
Pair of 1950s Gothic Pendant Lights W/ Hexagon Shape and White Textured Glass

Pair of 1950s Gothic Pendant Lights W/ Hexagon Shape and White Textured Glass

Located in New York, NY

1950's Gothic style pendant lights with textured white glass. This pair of hexagon shaped steel lights with brass plating have the original patina although there some wear with the b...

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1950s American Vintage Medieval Lighting

Materials

Steel, Brass

19th Century French Gothic Verdigris Flat Bottom Iron Eight-Light Chandelier
19th Century French Gothic Verdigris Flat Bottom Iron Eight-Light Chandelier

19th Century French Gothic Verdigris Flat Bottom Iron Eight-Light Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a kitchen island or breakfast room with this elegant antique flat bottom light fixture. Forged in France, circa 1920 and rectangular in shape, the large chandelier has eight...

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Lighting

Materials

Iron

Vintage Spanish Gothic Hand Wrought Iron Candlestick Short Italian Floor Lamp
Vintage Spanish Gothic Hand Wrought Iron Candlestick Short Italian Floor Lamp

Vintage Spanish Gothic Hand Wrought Iron Candlestick Short Italian Floor Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Spanish Gothic Hand Wrought Iron Distressed Candlestick Short Italian Tripod Floor Lamp, Stamped Made in Italy. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 44" H (to finial) x 38"...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Medieval Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Hand Forged Iron 4 Candle Candelabra  Designed in the brutalist Gothic style
Hand Forged Iron 4 Candle Candelabra  Designed in the brutalist Gothic style

Hand Forged Iron 4 Candle Candelabra Designed in the brutalist Gothic style

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Hand Forged Iron 4 Candle Candelabra Designed in the brutalist Gothic style, the candlestick is very heavy, and stable it is 6” tall, 12” in long and 6L wide TZX143

Category

1960s Vintage Medieval Lighting

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century French Forged Wrought Iron 5 Light Candelabra Floor Lamp
Early 20th Century French Forged Wrought Iron 5 Light Candelabra Floor Lamp

Early 20th Century French Forged Wrought Iron 5 Light Candelabra Floor Lamp

Located in Miami, FL

Early 20th century Gothic Style French forged wrought iron 5 light candelabra floor lamp. US Rewiring and each takes a regular or LED Light bulb. Has a cord switch attached to the tw...

Category

Early 20th Century French Medieval Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair Of Bronze Candlesticks, Late 18th/early 19th Century
Pair Of Bronze Candlesticks, Late 18th/early 19th Century

Pair Of Bronze Candlesticks, Late 18th/early 19th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Pair of bronze candlesticks on a tripod base resting on lion's paws, and at the top, the point used to fix the candle Period late 18th early 19th century Wear from use, one of the ...

Category

Late 18th Century European Antique Medieval Lighting

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Blacksmith Made Gothic Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
19th Century Blacksmith Made Gothic Wrought Iron Floor Lamp

19th Century Blacksmith Made Gothic Wrought Iron Floor Lamp

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th Century Blacksmith Made Gothic wrought iron floor lamp This is a very unusual Gothic Wrought Iron Floor Lamp the stand is blacksmith made, it stands on 3 feet and takes a wax candle which sits in the centre sconce...

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Late 19th Century Antique Medieval Lighting

Materials

Iron

An Old Decorative Green Man Copper Lantern  This old Hall Lantern has 6 sides
An Old Decorative Green Man Copper Lantern  This old Hall Lantern has 6 sides

An Old Decorative Green Man Copper Lantern This old Hall Lantern has 6 sides

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

An Old Decorative Green Man Copper Lantern This very old Hall Lantern has 6 bevelled glass sides This very unusual Baroque light is wired for electricity, it has the mask of the gr...

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19th Century Antique Medieval Lighting

Materials

Copper

Extra-Large Wrought Iron Chandelier, Spain, circa 1950s
Extra-Large Wrought Iron Chandelier, Spain, circa 1950s

Extra-Large Wrought Iron Chandelier, Spain, circa 1950s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Very impressive medieval-style sixteen-light wrought iron chandelier, of very large proportions, ending in stylized fleur-de-lys. Each light has a large amber-colored glass shade. ...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Medieval Lighting

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century Repousse Brass Hall Lanterns in the Moorish Taste
Pair of 19th Century Repousse Brass Hall Lanterns in the Moorish Taste

Pair of 19th Century Repousse Brass Hall Lanterns in the Moorish Taste

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Pair of late 19th Century Belgian repousse brass hall lanterns in the Moorish taste. Circa 1880.

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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Medieval Lighting

Materials

Brass

Antique Forged Iron Fleur-de-Lys Torchere Sconce from France, circa 1900
Antique Forged Iron Fleur-de-Lys Torchere Sconce from France, circa 1900

Antique Forged Iron Fleur-de-Lys Torchere Sconce from France, circa 1900

Located in Dallas, TX

From France, this antique forged iron torchere style sconce has a large single fleur-de-lis at the top and a thick scroll at the bottom of it. The sconce’s stem is at an angle, held to the backplate by a twisted iron bar. There is a flame style glass...

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Early 1900s French Antique Medieval Lighting

Materials

Iron

Restored Gothic Black Wrought Iron Chandelier
Restored Gothic Black Wrought Iron Chandelier

Restored Gothic Black Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Gothic style chandelier made of hand forged wrought iron. It features an openwork crown finial, a heavy central ring band decorated with cutout tracery panels, and stylized foliate a...

Category

Early 20th Century American Medieval Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Gothic Iron Castle Wall Light, Antique 19th Century Electric Fixture
Gothic Iron Castle Wall Light, Antique 19th Century Electric Fixture

Gothic Iron Castle Wall Light, Antique 19th Century Electric Fixture

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large and Heavy Gothic Iron Castle Wall Light This wonderful piece is made in iron, it was originally powered by gas, it has now been converted to electricity We have added a large...

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19th Century Antique Medieval Lighting

Materials

Iron

A Large Iron Candle Stick or Torchère This is a Tall Torchere
A Large Iron Candle Stick or Torchère This is a Tall Torchere

A Large Iron Candle Stick or Torchère This is a Tall Torchere

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Large Iron Candle Stick or Torchère This is a Tall Torchere, it takes 4 candles and will give height to spread the candle light source The stand is blacksmith made and very heavy,...

Category

19th Century Antique Medieval Lighting

Materials

Iron

Gothic Form Steel Wall Lights
Gothic Form Steel Wall Lights

Gothic Form Steel Wall Lights

Located in New York, NY

Gothic form steel wall lights, 17 available.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Medieval Lighting

Materials

Steel

Pair of 19th Century Italian Medieval Style One-Arm Sconces
Pair of 19th Century Italian Medieval Style One-Arm Sconces

Pair of 19th Century Italian Medieval Style One-Arm Sconces

Located in New Orleans, LA

A pair of carved, painted and gilded sconces in the Medieval style. 19th century Italian.

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Medieval Lighting

Materials

Wood

Pair of Large Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Wall Sconces
Pair of Large Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Wall Sconces

Pair of Large Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Wall Sconces

Located in Troy, NY

Large, hand-forged wrought iron wall sconces, timeless, bold and stark appearance, exclusively designed by the Fortress, each sconce is individually hand-forged by local artisans; sm...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Medieval Lighting

Materials

Iron

Beautiful 1920s Gothic Wood Lantern
Beautiful 1920s Gothic Wood Lantern

Beautiful 1920s Gothic Wood Lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful Gothic lantern, the patina of the wood is beautiful, the height of the light is with out the chain.        

Category

1920s American Vintage Medieval Lighting

Materials

Metal

Vintage Gothic Lions Head Sconce
Vintage Gothic Lions Head Sconce

Vintage Gothic Lions Head Sconce

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This striking vintage wall sconce is a masterful blend of Hollywood Regency glamour and Gothic Revival theatricality. The fixture is anchored by a commanding cast metal lion’s head, ...

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Early 20th Century American Medieval Lighting

Materials

Brass

A Superb French Gothic Iron Entrance Wall Light
A Superb French Gothic Iron Entrance Wall Light

A Superb French Gothic Iron Entrance Wall Light

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Superb French Gothic Iron Entrance Wall Light A very handsome French iron wall light with a glass flame shade, the light is set at a slight incline and would enhance the entrance...

Category

1930s Vintage Medieval Lighting

Materials

Iron

Pair of Lime Painted Gothic Lanterns
Pair of Lime Painted Gothic Lanterns

Pair of Lime Painted Gothic Lanterns

Located in Washington, DC

A pair of very unusual pine lime painted wooden Gothic lanterns. Glass to either side and the bottom.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Medieval Lighting

Materials

Iron

Spanish Medieval Table Lamp in Gilt Wrought Iron
Spanish Medieval Table Lamp in Gilt Wrought Iron

Spanish Medieval Table Lamp in Gilt Wrought Iron

Located in Barcelona, ES

Medieval Style Iron Table Lamp, Spain, 1940s Gorgeous Spanish Colonial table lamp hand forged in iron with gilt patinated finsih. Tripod standing p...

Category

20th Century Spanish Medieval Lighting

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Metal

HUGE Pair of 13-Light Handforged Wrought Iron Castle Chandeliers w. Gothic Crown
HUGE Pair of 13-Light Handforged Wrought Iron Castle Chandeliers w. Gothic Crown

HUGE Pair of 13-Light Handforged Wrought Iron Castle Chandeliers w. Gothic Crown

Located in Lisse, NL

Largest ever pair of Medieval Style chandeliers, over 5 feet tall. With 20th century lighting as one of our specialities we have seen and sold all kinds of light fixtures, but never...

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20th Century European Medieval Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron, Metal

Pair of Large Twisted Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Wall Sconces
Pair of Large Twisted Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Wall Sconces

Pair of Large Twisted Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Wall Sconces

Located in Troy, NY

Large hand-forged twisted wrought iron wall sconces, timeless, bold and Stark appearance, exclusively designed for the Fortress, each sconce is individually hand-forged by local arti...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Medieval Lighting

Materials

Iron

French Gothic Iron Wall Light, Antique Design, Circa 1900, Heavy Duty
French Gothic Iron Wall Light, Antique Design, Circa 1900, Heavy Duty

French Gothic Iron Wall Light, Antique Design, Circa 1900, Heavy Duty

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Superb French Gothic Iron Wall Light A very handsome Large Heavy French wall light, the light is set at a slight incline and would enhance the entrance ...

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Early 1900s Antique Medieval Lighting

Materials

Iron

French Gothic Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, 5 Arm, Floral Motifs
French Gothic Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, 5 Arm, Floral Motifs

French Gothic Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, 5 Arm, Floral Motifs

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of French Gothic stye gilt bronze 2-tier 5 arm wall sconces featuring floral and foliage motifs Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use

Category

20th Century French Medieval Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 1970s Italian Wall Lights Gothic Hand Sconces Brass Metal
Pair of 1970s Italian Wall Lights Gothic Hand Sconces Brass Metal

Pair of 1970s Italian Wall Lights Gothic Hand Sconces Brass Metal

By Gio Ponti

Located in Nicolosi, IT

Striking pair of Italian wall sconces from the 1970s, crafted in metal and brass with a distinctive hand-shaped design. The sculptural form recalls a Gothic decorative language, whil...

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Late 20th Century Italian Medieval Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Nexus - one tier chandelier
Nexus - one tier chandelier

Nexus - one tier chandelier

By Brass Brothers & Co.

Located in Firenze, FI

Single-tier chandelier from the Nexus collection, crafted in burnished brass and faceted satin glass. It blends austere lines with jewel-like details, balancing tradition and modern ...

Category

2010s Italian Medieval Lighting

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Neo-Gothic Iron Sconces, France, 1940s
Set of Four Neo-Gothic Iron Sconces, France, 1940s

Set of Four Neo-Gothic Iron Sconces, France, 1940s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Large and unusual set of four Gothic inspired sconces displaying striking ironwork. Each sconce has three arms. Can be wired.

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Mid-20th Century French Medieval Lighting

Nexus - double wall light
Nexus - double wall light

Nexus - double wall light

By Brass Brothers & Co.

Located in Firenze, FI

A decorative LED wall fixture with a curved brass arm emerging from a central circular mount. The light is housed within vertical satin-finish glass tubes, radiating a soft, even glow. A blue enamel insert at the center echoes the collection's signature palette, evoking refined Art Deco accents and the elegance of a reimagined medieval torch.

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2010s Italian Medieval Lighting

Materials

Earthenware, Glass

Large, Magnificent and Rare Gothic Revival Silver Plated Incense Burner
Large, Magnificent and Rare Gothic Revival Silver Plated Incense Burner

Large, Magnificent and Rare Gothic Revival Silver Plated Incense Burner

Located in London, GB

A magnificent and rare Gothic Revival, Byzantine influenced antique silver plated incense burner. The highly decorative bowl, set with many coloured glass cabochon and bearing the initials I H S a symbolic monogram of Christ, is suspended from a high domed crown on six sturdy chains. Beneath the bowl is a reversed crown terminating in a reversed ring...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Medieval Lighting

Materials

Silver

Antique Chandelier, Gothic Style
Antique Chandelier, Gothic Style

Antique Chandelier, Gothic Style

Located in Atlanta, GA

Unusual iron French Gothic style two-light chandelier with shades, great for over kitchen island or billiard table. Four available. The fixture is 58 inches long x 48 inches wide wit...

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1930s French Vintage Medieval Lighting

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Iron

Pair Of Medieval-style Wrought-iron Sconces
Pair Of Medieval-style Wrought-iron Sconces

Pair Of Medieval-style Wrought-iron Sconces

Located in Brussels, Brussels

lovely pair of wrought iron sconces made with 17 century period elements. Superb work with lots of character. The sconces have been electrified We have made fake wax candles which g...

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Mid-20th Century French Medieval Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

An Interesting Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal “Grotesque” Chandelier
An Interesting Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal “Grotesque” Chandelier

An Interesting Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal “Grotesque” Chandelier

Located in Long Island City, NY

An Interesting Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Twenty Six Light “Grotesque” Chandelier A unique Gothic Style, drop crystal, basket chandelier with different “Grotesque” faces and designs. Twenty four tiered perimeter lights (including 6 lanterns) and two tiered interior lights. Artists began to give the tiny faces of the figures in grotesque decorations strange caricatured expressions, in a direct continuation of the medieval traditions of the drolleries in the border decorations or initials in illuminated manuscripts. From this the term began to be applied to larger caricatures, such as those of Leonardo da Vinci, and the modern sense began to develop. It is first recorded in English in 1646 from Sir Thomas Browne: “In nature there are no grotesques”. By extension backwards in time, the term became also used for the medieval originals, and in modern terminology medieval drolleries, half-human thumbnail vignettes drawn in the margins, and carved figures on buildings (that are not also waterspouts, and so gargoyles) are also called “grotesques”. A boom in the production of works of art in the grotesque genre, characterized the period 1920–1933 of German art. In contemporary illustration art, the “grotesque” figures, in the ordinary conversational sense, commonly appear in the genre grotesque art...

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Early 20th Century French Medieval Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Medieval lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Medieval lighting 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 lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Medieval lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Maison Baguès, Oscar Bruno Bach, and Schonbek. 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 lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $200 and tops out at $37,500 while the average work can sell for $2,900.