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Medieval Rugs and Carpets

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
Ivory Soft Wool Hand Knotted Nain with Gumbad Design 250 KPSI Rug 8'0" x 10'2"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Blue Wool and Pure Silk Hand Knotted Jewellery Design Oriental Rug 9'0" x 12'2"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

Brown Hand Knotted Wool Caucasian Gul Motifs Abrash Oriental Rug 9'1" x 12'1"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Red Antiqued Fine Heriz Re-Creation Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug 2'6" x 23'10"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Black Rajasthan Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Round Oriental Rug 10'0" x 10'2"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

Beige Stone Washed Hand Knotted Caucasian Gul Motifs Pure Wool Rug 9'0" x 12'0"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Burgundy Red Rajasthan Design Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Rug 9'0" x 12'0"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

Hot Ember Red Rajasthan Design Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Round Rug 8'1" x 8'2"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Red Antiqued Heriz Re-Creation Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oversized Rug 12' x 14'10"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Blue Cypress Tree Design Silk with Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug 11'10" x 14'9"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

Brown Wool Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Tabriz Clean Evenly Worn Distressed Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Light Gray Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Tabriz Shaved Down Rustic Look Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous hand-knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Brown Antique Persian Tabriz Birds and Trees Design Pure Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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1910s Persian Vintage Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Ivory Vintage Persian Kerman Worn Down Hand Knotted Pure Wool Mat Rug 1'7"x3'7"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Ivory Vintage Persian Balooch Wool Clean Earth Tones Hand Knotted Rug 3'2"x6'1"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

1970s Persian Vintage Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Red Antique Persian Heriz Soft Worn Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug 8'3"x11'9"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

1920s Indian Vintage Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Crimson Red Antique Persian Khorsan Hand Knotted Pure Wool Clean Rug 8'9"x12'6"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

1920s Persian Vintage Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Brown Old Abrash Persian Baluch Village Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Honey Brown Bohemian Vintage Persian Mazlaghan Abrash Pure Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous hand-knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Red Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Rajasthan Leaf Design XL Runner Rug 2'8" x 21'0"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Red Antique Persian Karajeh Geometric Medallions Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

1930s Persian Vintage Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Peach Vintage Persian Kashan No Wear Hand Knotted Soft Wool Clean Oversized Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Redwood Red Vintage Persian Malayer Pure Wool Hand Knotted Wide Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Cadet Gray Armenian Inspired Caucasian Design Wool Hand Knotted Rug 8'3" x 9'9"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

2010s Afghan Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Gray Cypress Tree Design Silk with Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug 11'9" x 11'9"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Seagrass

Diamond White Mamluk Dynasty Hand Knotted Undyed Wool Oriental Rug 9'0" x 12'2"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

White Hand Knotted Mamluk Dynasty Tone on Tone Design Undyed Wool 9'1" x 12'0"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Brown Silk with Wool Sarouk Hand Knotted Oversized Oriental Rug 12'2" x 15'4"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

Gray THE SUNSET ROSETTES Wool and Pure Silk Hand Knotted Rug 12'0" x 15'1"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

Goose Gray Pure Silk with Wool Tulip Flower Design Hand Knotted Rug 9'0" x 12'2"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

Colorful Mamluk Design Sari Silk with Wool Runner Hand Knotted Rug 3'1" x 16'1"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

Cloud Gray THE CANE Oversized Pure Silk with Wool Hand Knotted Rug 11'9"x14'10"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Cloud Gray Wool and Pure Silk Jewellery Design Hand Knotted Rug 7'10" x 10'0"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

Orange Vintage Persian Heriz Clean Hand Knotted Distressed Pure Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Echo Gray Heriz Design Wool & Silk Hand Knotted Round Oiental Rug 10'0" x 10'0"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

Cape Honey Beige Hand Knotted Vibrant Colors Pure Wool Runner Rug 2'7" x 19'10"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

Blue Fine Kashkuli Gabbeh Soft Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug 8'11" x 11'11"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

2010s Afghan Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Blue Sheared Low Hand Knotted Antiqued Heriz All Wool Oriental Rug 9'0" x 11'10"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Heron White Mamluk Dynasty Hand Knotted Wool Oversized Oriental Rug 12'1"x15'4"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Red Pure Wool Vintage Northwest Persian Clean Hand Knotted Distressed Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Steel Blue Fine Kashkuli Gabbeh Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oriental Rug 8'3" x 9'6"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

2010s Afghan Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Burgundy Red Soft Wool Hand Knotted Nain Design 250 KPSI Round Rug 9'8" x 9'8"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Acadia White Antiqued Heriz Re-Creation Hand Knotted Wool Round Rug 14' x 14'
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Red Antiqued Fine Heriz Re-Creation All Wool Hand Knotted Square Rug 8'1" x 8'1"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Gray Willow and Cypress Tree Design Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Rug 9'9" x 14'2"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Space Cadet Blue Hand Knotted Nain Design 250 KPSI Pure Wool Rug 7'9" x 10'0"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Blue Hand Knotted 250 KPSI Nain Design Pure Wool Oriental Rug 8'0" x 10'3"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Falu Red Wool and Silk 250 KPSI Nain Design Hand Knotted Rug 7'10" x 10'3"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

Falu Red Nain Design Hand Knotted Wool and Silk 250 KPSI Oriental Rug 8'9" x 12'
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

Vulcan Blue Hand Knotted Nain Design 250 KPSI Wool and Silk Rug 9'8" x 14'1"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

Snow White Flower Design Nain Wool & Silk 250 KPSI Hand Knotted Rug 8' x 10'1"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

Graphite Blue Nain with Flower Design Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Rug 8'9" x 12'
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

White Nain with Flower Design Wool & Silk Hand Knotted Square rug 10'1" x 10'2"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Silk

Cherry Red Vintage Persian Mashad Hand Knotted Pure Wool Sheared Low Clean Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Beige Bohemian Vintage Persian Hamadan Clean Pure Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Brown Old Persian Hussainabad Rustcic Wool Abrash Hand Knotted Clean Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Red Pure Wool Hand Knotted Persian Vintage Heriz Excellent Cond Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Sashay Red Clean Old Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Runner Cropped Thin Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to ...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Rugs and Carpets

Materials

Wool

Medieval rugs and carpets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Medieval rugs and carpets 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 rugs and carpets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Medieval rugs and carpets made in a specific country, there are Asia, West Asia, and Iran pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 rugs and carpets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $198 and tops out at $104,400 while the average work can sell for $1,284.

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