Medieval More Furniture and Collectibles
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
12th Century Rare Romanesque Wood Sculpture of the Virgin Mary
Located in Vero Beach, FL
12th century extremely rare romanesque wood sculpture of the Virgin Mary.
Magnificent wood hand carved sculpture of the Virgin Mary holding a book to her chest.
It is an extremely rare survivor of the 12th century. The style is European, possibly French or English. This statue is a testimony to beautiful religious art from about 1150. A truly rare Romanesque sculpture...
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15th Century and Earlier English Antique Medieval More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Stone
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 More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
English Gothic Revival Oak Duet Stand
Located in New York, NY
English Gothic Revival style (19th Cent) oak music (choir) duet stand with open tracery and finial top supported on a square pedestal stand.
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19th Century Antique Medieval More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Oak
Pair of French 19th Century Gothic Oak Bedside Cupboards
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Pair of French 19th century Gothic oak bedside cupboards
This is a rare pair of 19th century Gothic oak bedside cabinets,
The cabinets have mottled grey marble tops which hav...
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Late 19th Century Antique Medieval More Furniture and Collectibles
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Oak
Georgian Architectural Model
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine English early 19th century mahogany architectural model of a church, the multiple steeples flanking a faux carved slate shingled room, wh...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Medieval More Furniture and Collectibles
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Mahogany
Early 1900 Hand Carved Marble Statue / Sculpture of Mother Mary w. Cross & Book
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful antique and all handcrafted, solid Carrara marble sculpture.
This rare work of religious art is entirely hand carved out of white marble. We are not certain, but we feel t...
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Early 20th Century Italian Medieval More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Carrara Marble, Marble
Unique Fine Table Altar Crucifix with Bronze Sculptures of Christ, Mary and John
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and exceptional work of religious art.
If you are a collector of truly exceptional church artefacts then this early 20th century altar piece could be perfect for you. With church related antiques as one of our specialties we know that you will rarely find a better quality altar crucifix...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Medieval More Furniture and Collectibles
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Brass, Bronze
Impressive and Large Bronze Wall Plaque of a Suffering Christ by Sylvain Norga
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and sizeable Art Deco religious plaque.
Stunning sculpture / plaque by one of the greats when it comes to religious art. This sizeable, heavy and detailed plaque depicts Jesus...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Medieval More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bronze
Carved Oak Green Man Hall Sick or Umbrella Stand
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Carved oak green man hall sick or umbrella stand
A green man hall stand, for walking sticks and umbrellas, the stand has a carved gallery at the back an...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Medieval More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Oak
Victorian Carved Oak Stick Stand & Matching Mirror Set
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Victorian carved oak stick stand & matching mirror set
Both the stand and the mirror are made in oak, they have carved decoration in the Gothic st...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Medieval More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Oak
Rare Antique Gothic Revival Bronze 12 Candle Chandelier with Gargoyle Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and stunning 19th century copy of a 16th century Gothic art chandelier.
With another year of selling rare and beautiful antiques almost over, we are proud to offer you one of...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Medieval More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bronze
Early 1900s Marked Art Deco Period Bronze Relief Wall Plaque Depicting the Pieta
Located in Lisse, NL
Heavy and finest quality, religious bronze wall plaque.
This intense, bronze wall plaque depicts the Virgin Mary grieving over the body of Jesus Christ after the crucifixion. The h...
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Early 20th Century European Medieval More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Bronze
Antique Gothic Fire Screen w. Handpainted Earth Angle, Saints and Carved Knights
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning firescreen with a famous earth angle, two famous saint paintings and more.
With meaningful 'religious art' from centuries-past being one of our specialities we were amazed, not only to find this rare and marvelous fire screen, but also because of its excellent condition. But then again, we think we see that more often, because true beauty, quality and meaningful antiques radiate something that was already there when it was created. This 'something' commands respect and this is why most people take very good care of very special pieces. Since much of what we know now about Christianity and about monastic life in its various 'forms' was given shape since the life of Christ, but possibly mostly so in Gothic / Medieval times, much of this is expressed in European Gothic Art of the past circa 8 centuries. This rare and beautiful fire screen from the early 1800s, which can also be used as a small room divider or a unique work of (decorative) art, is one of those unique Gothic antiques. The hand-carved knight sculptures are 'fun' and meaningful at the same time, because one of them looks a little desperate and the other looks more at piece and in prayer. The hand-carved winged angel in the middle/ on top seems to be overlooking this 'Gesamtkunstwerk'. What makes this antique really stand out and what also makes it complete are the three hand-painted panels inside this screen. Each of the figures portrayed here have dedicated their lifes to doing good, giving love and hope and thus healing people. In the centre is a glorious painting (in medieval style) of Earth Angel St. Raphael and the boy Tobias. The lady Saint on the right, we feel, is Elizabeth of Hungary (1207-1231) and the Saint on the left, we feel, is either Francis de Sales...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Medieval More Furniture and Collectibles
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Oak, Paint
Saint Blaise, Carved, Polychrome and Gilded Wood, Castilian School, 14th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Sculpture "San Blas". Carved, polychrome and gilded wood. Castilian school, 14th century.
The figure stands, looking straight ahead with large, expressive ...
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15th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Medieval More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Other
Negretti and Zambra Aneroid Barometer, 19th Century
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th century Negretti & Zambra aneroid barometer.
Large English oak, Gothic style barometer.
Free shipping within the United States and Canada.
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19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Medieval More Furniture and Collectibles
Italian Medieval / Renaissance Style Suit of Armor
Located in New York, NY
Italian Medieval / Renaissance-style (19th Century) small metal suit of armor with two Roman figures on the breast plate and an antique rolling stand.
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19th Century Italian Antique Medieval More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Antique 18th Century Gilt Gothic Art Carved Wood Angel Sculpture Candlestick
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and sizeable Church altar candelabra in the form of a winged Angel.
This hand-carved Church altar piece is carved out of wood and the gilt finishing gives this piece it's ...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Medieval More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
15th C Gothic Tabernacle 4 ft.+ Rare Architectural Religious Art, Museum Quality
Located in Vero Beach, FL
15th century period Gothic Tabernacle, extremely rare (Medieval) architectural religious art, museum quality ecclesiastical altar piece.
This is an ...
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15th Century and Earlier German Antique Medieval More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Greek Orthodox carved wood and silver cross
Located in London, GB
Antique Greek Orthodox carved wood and silver cross
Greek, 18th Century
Height 18.5cm, width 8.5cm, depth 6.5cm
This superb piece is a Greek Orthodox cross...
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18th Century Greek Antique Medieval More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Coral, Silver
Porta libro Rame e travertino
Located in Catania, IT
Porta libro con scultura a sbalzo in rame e base in travertino, di pregiata manifattura, l’interno é rivestito in morbido tessuto.
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1970s Italian Vintage Medieval More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Marble, Copper
Hand Carved Medieval Style & Excellent Condition Wooden Canon on Wheels Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and striking pair of handcrafted canon bookends.
Nobody in his right mind will like warfare, but there is something so cool about the shape and the look and feel of Mediev...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Medieval More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Antique Model of Ulm Cathedral
By Michael Molz
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning and rare scale model of the Ulm Cathedral, completed in 1925 by Michael Molz of Los Angeles. It is in remarkably good condition and features sta...
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Early 20th Century North American Medieval More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Large Pair Gothic Revival Hand Crafted Brass Table or Altar Candlesticks
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and heavy pair of altar candle sticks.
These handcrafted and heavy candleholders are made around 1930 by H. v/d Heijden. With beautiful scro...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Medieval More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Works of Art Polychrome Guardian Angel with Candelabrum, Netherlands
Located in Antwerp, BE
This 15th century oak angel a piece of works of art is a great quality the carving is sober but extremely refined the artist has succeeded wonderfully in displaying this very modest moment in which the miraculous reveals itself in a very serene and tranquil way.
We see the hand of an unknown master in this Gothic polychrome guardian angel in oak.
Low Countries, Mosan region,Gothic 15th...
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15th Century and Earlier Dutch Antique Medieval More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Oak, Paint
Mid-19th Century English Cast Iron Commodities Scale, Marked Birmingham
Located in Charleston, SC
A large 19th century English cast iron scale, circa 1840, marked Birmingham, England and features scrolling decorative and organic elements. It was purchased in the U.S. and would ha...
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19th Century British Antique Medieval More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Iron
Pair of Ornate Iron and Travertine Side Tables, Spain, circa 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Lovely and heavy pair of unusual, solid iron tables with a foliate decor and twisted iron legs ending in scrolled feet. The apron runs around three si...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Medieval More Furniture and Collectibles
19th Century French Gothic Free Standing Repousse Brass Church Crucifix
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful and intricate crucifix was created in France circa 1880. Coming from a small catholic chapel in France and built of brass, the cross stands on three small curved acant...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Metal Cross with Candlesticks
Located in Chorzów, PL
Metal cross with candlesticks
Very good condition
Measures: height 26 cm, width 31 cm.
Category
1950s Polish Vintage Medieval More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Rare Early 19th Century French Vampire Stone Boss Fragment
Located in London, GB
Rare early 19th century stone boss
We are proud to offer one of the most unusual examples of a European hand carved stone boss. In the form of a vampire / grotesque. The paint is c...
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1820s French Antique Medieval More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Stone
Antique, Large and Hand-Carved French Wall Crucifix / Jesus Christ on the Cross
Located in Lisse, NL
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 truth' can le...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Medieval more furniture and collectibles for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Medieval more furniture and collectibles 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 more furniture and collectibles created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Medieval more furniture and collectibles 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 more furniture and collectibles, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Arval Argenti Valenza, Edward F. Caldwell & Co., and Lost City Products. 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 more furniture and collectibles differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $88 and tops out at $48,000 while the average work can sell for $1,909.
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