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Medieval Seating

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
1900 Little Rustic Chest or Coffer Gothic Carved Oak & Wrought Iron, French
1900 Little Rustic Chest or Coffer Gothic Carved Oak & Wrought Iron, French

1900 Little Rustic Chest or Coffer Gothic Carved Oak & Wrought Iron, French

Located in Labrit, Landes

French coffer or chest made circa 1900. Decorated with carved flowers style. The design of this chest is deliberately rustic. The interior is lined with fabric. Very decorative and ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Medieval Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Late 19th Century French Gothic Style Hand Carved Oak Armchair, Throne
Late 19th Century French Gothic Style Hand Carved Oak Armchair, Throne

Late 19th Century French Gothic Style Hand Carved Oak Armchair, Throne

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This late nineteenth century French Gothic style oak coffer armchair features eight hand carved panels in the lower apron and seat back, each with different Gothic motifs. The two lo...

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Seating

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century French Gothic Style Hand Carved Oak Coffer Bench
Late 19th Century French Gothic Style Hand Carved Oak Coffer Bench

Late 19th Century French Gothic Style Hand Carved Oak Coffer Bench

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This late nineteenth century French Gothic style oak coffer bench features ten hand carved panels in the lower apron and seat back, each with alternating Gothic motifs. Gothic column...

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Seating

Materials

Iron

Antique Early French Gothic Carved Oak Tabouret Stool End Table Plant Stand
Antique Early French Gothic Carved Oak Tabouret Stool End Table Plant Stand

Antique Early French Gothic Carved Oak Tabouret Stool End Table Plant Stand

Located in Forney, TX

A rare and remarkable authentic nearly 300 year old early French Gothic hand carved oak tabouret (today use as a stool, end table or plant stand) Crafted in France in the 17th/18th ...

Category

18th Century French Antique Medieval Seating

Materials

Iron

French Gothic Style Carved Oak Chayère Throne Chair, 19th Century
French Gothic Style Carved Oak Chayère Throne Chair, 19th Century

French Gothic Style Carved Oak Chayère Throne Chair, 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… A French chayère throne chair, hand-carved in the late 1800s, using older Gothic-style panels. Multiple panels of Gothic tracery and linenfold were in...

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Seating

Materials

Wood, Oak

19th Century Gothic Pine Diminutive Church Pew
19th Century Gothic Pine Diminutive Church Pew

19th Century Gothic Pine Diminutive Church Pew

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Charming and withs tons of character, or patina or both. Gothic church pew with paneled sides in a smaller size, about 4.5 feet so its very manageab...

Category

1850s American Antique Medieval Seating

Materials

Pine

A 17th Century High Back Oak Box Settle   The Settle has 3 carved back panels
A 17th Century High Back Oak Box Settle   The Settle has 3 carved back panels

A 17th Century High Back Oak Box Settle The Settle has 3 carved back panels

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A 17th Century High Back Oak Box Settle The Settle has 3 carved back panels and further panels at the bottom the seat opens for storage The bench is a real country piece with very ...

Category

17th Century Antique Medieval Seating

Materials

Oak

Quelaag's Chair – Handcrafted Carved and Upholstered Contemporary Gothic Chair
Quelaag's Chair – Handcrafted Carved and Upholstered Contemporary Gothic Chair

Quelaag's Chair – Handcrafted Carved and Upholstered Contemporary Gothic Chair

By Realm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Part of an ongoing series of Witch’s Chairs, the voluptuous forms and plush upholstery of this chair polymerize mutated forms with a sense of gorgeous monstrosity. The fusion of rabb...

Category

2010s American Medieval Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair of Gothic Revival Inlaid & Fine Cut Velvet Side Chairs, English, c. 1870
Pair of Gothic Revival Inlaid & Fine Cut Velvet Side Chairs, English, c. 1870

Pair of Gothic Revival Inlaid & Fine Cut Velvet Side Chairs, English, c. 1870

By Bruce James Talbert, Charles Bevan

Located in Atlanta, GA

A richly detailed pair of English Gothic Revival walnut side chairs, dating to around 1870, distinguished by their intricately carved tracery backs, architectural arcade motifs, and ...

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Medieval Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Ebony, Walnut

Antique French 18th Century Gothic Style Oak Carved High Back Panel Settle
Antique French 18th Century Gothic Style Oak Carved High Back Panel Settle

Antique French 18th Century Gothic Style Oak Carved High Back Panel Settle

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1850 / settle / oak / Gothic / Antique / Mid-century A highly decorative hand carved oak settle crafted around 1850 in France. Nicely detailed carved and open worked panell...

Category

18th Century French Antique Medieval Seating

Materials

Oak

Witch's Chair – Handmade Carved Dark Wood Gothic Side Chair w/ Leather Seat
Witch's Chair – Handmade Carved Dark Wood Gothic Side Chair w/ Leather Seat

Witch's Chair – Handmade Carved Dark Wood Gothic Side Chair w/ Leather Seat

By Realm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Considering what furniture design might look like in other realities, the Witch's Chair was conceived as a relic plucked from a portal or a monstrosity mutated from a potion. Existin...

Category

2010s American Medieval Seating

Materials

Copper, Steel

19th Century French Gothic Hall Bench with Trunk
19th Century French Gothic Hall Bench with Trunk

19th Century French Gothic Hall Bench with Trunk

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Gothic Hall Bench with Trunk is a stately example of the genre which dates back to the middle of the 12th century in France! Hand-crafted from solid oak, it feat...

Category

1870s French Antique Medieval Seating

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Gothic Style French Chaise Sofa
Mid Century Gothic Style French Chaise Sofa

Mid Century Gothic Style French Chaise Sofa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A mid century French attributed sofa. Angular gothic silhouette. Iron base frame. Cream vinyl upholstery with brass brad detail. Previous owner added bolts with caps to adjust feet h...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Medieval Seating

Materials

Brass, Iron

Very Rare Swiss or German Late Gothic early 16th century "Flachschnitz" Bench
Very Rare Swiss or German Late Gothic early 16th century "Flachschnitz" Bench

Very Rare Swiss or German Late Gothic early 16th century "Flachschnitz" Bench

Located in Troy, NY

Very Rare Swiss or German Late Gothic early 16th century "Flachschnitz" Bench. Unique, decorative, charming bench, front and back panels with intricate and whimsical “Flachschnitz” d...

Category

16th Century Swiss Antique Medieval Seating

Materials

Pine

Pair of 19th Century Italian Romanesque Style Oak Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Italian Romanesque Style Oak Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Italian Romanesque Style Oak Chairs

Located in Troy, NY

Pair of 19th Century Italian Romanesque Style Oak Chairs of impressive, and massive size, after a 12th century model from the cathedral in Agnano, Italy.

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Medieval Seating

Materials

Oak

Antique English Yorkshire Wainscot Oak Highback Corner Arm Chair Throne 47"
Antique English Yorkshire Wainscot Oak Highback Corner Arm Chair Throne 47"

Antique English Yorkshire Wainscot Oak Highback Corner Arm Chair Throne 47"

Located in Dayton, OH

Exceedingly Rare English Yorkshire Wainscot High back corner armchair, circa 17th century. Made of oak with an impressive hand carved back that features a whimsical figure along the...

Category

17th Century Antique Medieval Seating

Materials

Oak

Oak Bench With Gothic Elements
Oak Bench With Gothic Elements

Oak Bench With Gothic Elements

Located in Brussels, Brussels

a fine Gothic-style oak chest bench. Lovely unusual model. The story about this bench is this is a chest dating from the late 16th century, transformed into a bench during the 19th c...

Category

19th Century French Antique Medieval Seating

Materials

Oak

Antique Glastonbury Chair, English, Oak, Elbow Seat, Gothic Revival, Victorian
Antique Glastonbury Chair, English, Oak, Elbow Seat, Gothic Revival, Victorian

Antique Glastonbury Chair, English, Oak, Elbow Seat, Gothic Revival, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Glastonbury chair. An English, oak armchair in Gothic Revival taste, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. A superb example of the traditional Glastonbury fo...

Category

1880s British Antique Medieval Seating

Materials

Oak

Vintage Lounge Chairs in Leather, 1960s, Set of 2
Vintage Lounge Chairs in Leather, 1960s, Set of 2

Vintage Lounge Chairs in Leather, 1960s, Set of 2

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

A pair of antique leather armchairs dating from the 1960s and originating from Spain, crafted in a medieval-inspired style. The chairs feature heavily carved wooden frames and sturdy...

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Medieval Seating

Materials

Leather

attri to Charles Bevan. Gothic Revival Side Chair with Scroll Carvings
attri to Charles Bevan. Gothic Revival Side Chair with Scroll Carvings

attri to Charles Bevan. Gothic Revival Side Chair with Scroll Carvings

By Charles Bevan

Located in London, GB

Attributed to Charles Bevan. A Gothic Revival side chair with scroll carvings to the upper sides and incised decoration framing the top backrest, finished with chamfered detailing. T...

Category

20th Century Medieval Seating

Vintage Gothic Hand Carved Side Chairs - a Pair
Vintage Gothic Hand Carved Side Chairs - a Pair

Vintage Gothic Hand Carved Side Chairs - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fantastic pair of vintage Boho side chairs. Hand carved cherubs with beautiful gold leaf detail. Frosted blue velvet seats with a contrasting metallic back. Acquired from a Palm Be...

Category

Late 20th Century North American Medieval Seating

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Set of 6 Belgian Dining Chairs with Rush Seats and High Arched Backs, 1960s
Set of 6 Belgian Dining Chairs with Rush Seats and High Arched Backs, 1960s

Set of 6 Belgian Dining Chairs with Rush Seats and High Arched Backs, 1960s

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A stately and architectural set of six Belgian oak dining chairs from the 1960s, crafted from stripped wood with angular frames and high backs. The tall, panel-style backrests featur...

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Medieval Seating

Materials

Rush, Wood

Antique French Gothic Oak Chaise Longue, Circa 1870
Antique French Gothic Oak Chaise Longue, Circa 1870

Antique French Gothic Oak Chaise Longue, Circa 1870

Located in Dallas, TX

In the 18th and 19th centuries, it was not uncommon for skilled craftsmen to repurpose older wood carvings into their own furniture creations. A French menuisier utilized this technique (circa 1870), incorporating a previously carved chair back and arms into the construction of this Gothic style chaise lounge. Based on the faded Gothic motifs and age separations, the repurposed pieces were most likely carved in the 16th century. The Gothic period carvings seen on the top rail include a series of foliate groupings flanked by bulbous finials. Although the carvings have faded over the course of centuries, the finials might have been leaf cups, which were often seen during the Gothic period. The back rest has been adorned with arcading beneath an infilled niche that is flanked by a pair of linenfold carvings. A cream colored cushion has been affixed by small nails above an apron embellished with barb tracery and ogee brackets. The entire lounge is supported by six block legs, with the back four extending directly from the back and the arms. Relatively low to the ground, our French Gothic oak...

Category

1870s French Antique Medieval Seating

Materials

Textile, Oak

Gothic X Frame Carved Oak Chair, Arts and Crafts Style, Antique, 1880
Gothic X Frame Carved Oak Chair, Arts and Crafts Style, Antique, 1880

Gothic X Frame Carved Oak Chair, Arts and Crafts Style, Antique, 1880

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Arts and Crafts Gothic X Frame Carved Oak chair The chair has a very detailed carved and gilded frame with Lions faces on each side of the back. The chair is set on an X Frame wh...

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Medieval Seating

Materials

Oak

Maderas De Santa Barbara Gothic Revival Jungle Room Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Maderas De Santa Barbara Gothic Revival Jungle Room Dining Chairs - Set of 4

Maderas De Santa Barbara Gothic Revival Jungle Room Dining Chairs - Set of 4

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Maderas De Santa Barbara Gothic Revival Jungle Room Dining Chairs - Set of 4. Item features tall backs, original red upholstery, solid wood construction, distressed finish, very nice...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Medieval Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century Gothic Hall Seat with Green Man Motif in Golden Oak
19th Century Gothic Hall Seat with Green Man Motif in Golden Oak

19th Century Gothic Hall Seat with Green Man Motif in Golden Oak

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Carved Golden Oak Coffer, Hall Seat This is a lovely old piece and a very useful Hall Bench, it has storage under the seat, the coffer has a carved front showing the face of the gr...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Medieval Seating

Materials

Oak

SUBLIME FULLY RESTORED GOTHIC WINDSOR STEEPLE BACK BURR YEW & ELM ARMCHAiR
SUBLIME FULLY RESTORED GOTHIC WINDSOR STEEPLE BACK BURR YEW & ELM ARMCHAiR

SUBLIME FULLY RESTORED GOTHIC WINDSOR STEEPLE BACK BURR YEW & ELM ARMCHAiR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine fully restored Burr Yew & Elm Vintage Gothic style Steeple back Windsor armchair Please note the delivery fee list...

Category

20th Century English Medieval Seating

Materials

Elm, Yew

Gothic Turned Wood Settee
Gothic Turned Wood Settee

Gothic Turned Wood Settee

$5,200Sale Price|20% Off

Gothic Turned Wood Settee

By William & Mary

Located in New York, NY

Gilded Age American settee with upholstered seat and carved mahogany frame with spindle detailing. Seat is reupholstered in a bold red wool blend fabric. Circa 1890-1910.

Category

20th Century American Medieval Seating

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Wood

Set of Six Gothic Polished Cast Nickel and Upholstered Chairs
Set of Six Gothic Polished Cast Nickel and Upholstered Chairs

Set of Six Gothic Polished Cast Nickel and Upholstered Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Comprising two armchairs and four side chairs, the fronts are upholstered in Turban moiré in Coffee and the reverse in Nuance ombré linen in Coral, both from Jim Thompson’s new Flair...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Medieval Seating

Materials

Nickel

Gothic Revival English Solid Oak Singular Hand Carved Occasional Chair
Gothic Revival English Solid Oak Singular Hand Carved Occasional Chair

Gothic Revival English Solid Oak Singular Hand Carved Occasional Chair

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Solid Oak hand carved English Gothic Revival chair in excellent original condition. Sturdy and well proportioned. Skilfully carved with dowel and peg work joi...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Medieval Seating

Materials

Oak

Oak Victorian or Gothic Revival Ecclesiastical His & Hers Throne Chairs a Pair
Oak Victorian or Gothic Revival Ecclesiastical His & Hers Throne Chairs a Pair

Oak Victorian or Gothic Revival Ecclesiastical His & Hers Throne Chairs a Pair

Located in Topeka, KS

Incredible Late19th Century to Early 20th Century Victorian or Gothic Revival Ecclesiastical His & Hers Throne Chairs comprised of oak frames with black and gold details, red hopsacking fabric on backs & seats with gimp and nail head trim & turned front legs on casters. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, the Queen chair has one new hand carved finial created by our professional craftsman and all finials have been dyed black as well as the grooves & detail all over the frame of the chairs and the rings and ball details on the legs. Fabric is a bit faded. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 1900’s - Early 20th Century. ALL HAIL THE MIGHTY KING AND QUEEN!!!! Talk about ABSOLUTE Royalty!!! This is a glorious pair of Gothic Revival Ecclesiastical His & Hers Throne chairs comprised of hand carved oak frames bearing engraved Gothic details, designs, and cutouts including a transcendent triple finial high back presentation worthy of nobility. Each peak is hand carved with designs resembling oak leaves and they have been intricately dyed black… they’re nothing short of fabulous. Because of the maturity of these chairs, we believe that they were probably reupholstered at some point in their lives, and they look marvelous!! They are wearing a beautiful bright cardinal red hopsacking fabric trimmed with gimp and nail head details on the seats and back inserts which also have upholstered backs. The King chair has fabric surrounding the arm rests while the Queen chair has no arms, however it does have attractive side braces. Both thrones have lovely hand carved decorative front aprons with black detail and stand proudly upon turned front legs with black dyed rings & details on casters and square straight slightly curved back legs… I mean, WOW!!!! They’re definitely Ecclesiastical and Gothic Revival but they bear a bit of East Lake Victorian style as well and they are SURE to be quite the conversation piece in your home! They would be fabulous used as host & hostess chairs at your dining table, in a conversation or waiting area, in a home library, at a his & hers dressing area, or facing the fireplace in your den or study. Wherever you choose to use these unsurpassable chairs of distinction, they are sure to make you feel like wearing a crown and being addressed as “Your Majesty...

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Medieval Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Paint

Set of Six Antique Italian 17th-18th Century Rocchetto Chairs
Set of Six Antique Italian 17th-18th Century Rocchetto Chairs

Set of Six Antique Italian 17th-18th Century Rocchetto Chairs

Located in Milano, IT

A rare and elegant set of six antique Italian chairs dating back to the 17th-18th centuries, crafted with exceptional artisan skill. These chairs are a magnificent example of the Roc...

Category

Early 1700s Italian Antique Medieval Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

2 Neo Gothic Style Oak Stools, circa 1950
2 Neo Gothic Style Oak Stools, circa 1950

2 Neo Gothic Style Oak Stools, circa 1950

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

2 Neo Gothic style oak stools, circa 1950. PRICE IS FOR ONE TWO ARE AVAILABLE

Category

1950s European Vintage Medieval Seating

Materials

Oak

Antique Medieval Gothic Hand Carved Wood Figural Musician Bard Tavern Side Chair
Antique Medieval Gothic Hand Carved Wood Figural Musician Bard Tavern Side Chair

Antique Medieval Gothic Hand Carved Wood Figural Musician Bard Tavern Side Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique European Medieval Gothic Hand Carved Wood Figural Musician Bard Tavern Side Chair. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 39.5" H x 19" W x 22" D x 17" Seat Height.

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Medieval Seating

Materials

Wood

An Oak Joint Coffin Stool, Occasional Table, Sewing Box
An Oak Joint Coffin Stool, Occasional Table, Sewing Box

An Oak Joint Coffin Stool, Occasional Table, Sewing Box

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

An Oak Joint coffin stool, occasional table, sewing box This a good Oak Joint or Joined Stool which has the added advantage of an opening top with a st...

Category

Early 20th Century Medieval Seating

Materials

Oak

Antique Pair of Gothic Pitch Pine Throne Side Hall Bedroom Chairs
Antique Pair of Gothic Pitch Pine Throne Side Hall Bedroom Chairs

Antique Pair of Gothic Pitch Pine Throne Side Hall Bedroom Chairs

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique quality pair of Gothic pitch pine throne, side, hall, or bedroom chairs C1900. Solid and heavy, with no loose joints and no woodworm. Overall maximum dimensions: 59c...

Category

Early 1900s Antique Medieval Seating

Materials

Pine

Gothic Revival Style 19th Century Burgundy Arm Chair
Gothic Revival Style 19th Century Burgundy Arm Chair

Gothic Revival Style 19th Century Burgundy Arm Chair

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian Gothic Revival style carved burgundy painted & gold trim small (throne) arm chair with carved center medallion and finials on back.  

Category

20th Century Medieval Seating

Materials

Wood

Antique medieval armchair  sculptural walnut with floral carvings, 17th century
Antique medieval armchair  sculptural walnut with floral carvings, 17th century

Antique medieval armchair sculptural walnut with floral carvings, 17th century

Located in Zevenaar, NL

This unique late medieval chair dates from the Romanesque period and was made in England. The chair is made of walnut wood, in which beautiful floral patterns are carved. It looks l...

Category

17th Century British Antique Medieval Seating

Materials

Walnut

PAIR OF ANTIQUE GOTHIC A.W.N PUGIN SIDE CHAIRS CHIPPENDALE CLUSTER COLUMN LEGs
PAIR OF ANTIQUE GOTHIC A.W.N PUGIN SIDE CHAIRS CHIPPENDALE CLUSTER COLUMN LEGs

PAIR OF ANTIQUE GOTHIC A.W.N PUGIN SIDE CHAIRS CHIPPENDALE CLUSTER COLUMN LEGs

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite, highly collectable pair of Gothic Revival A.W.N Pugin side chairs with ornately carved frames Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price. A truly sublime pair of very rare, Gothic Steeple...

Category

Early 1800s English Antique Medieval Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Set of Four Ebonized Gothic Side Chairs
Set of Four Ebonized Gothic Side Chairs

Set of Four Ebonized Gothic Side Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Set of four ebonized Gothic side chairs. Label from Irving & Casson - A.H. Davenport, Co., Boston and New York.

Category

19th Century American Antique Medieval Seating

Materials

Wood

SIX ORIGINAL VICTORIAN CIRCA 1880 STEEPLE BACK GOTHiC ARCH OAK DINING CHAIRS 6
SIX ORIGINAL VICTORIAN CIRCA 1880 STEEPLE BACK GOTHiC ARCH OAK DINING CHAIRS 6

SIX ORIGINAL VICTORIAN CIRCA 1880 STEEPLE BACK GOTHiC ARCH OAK DINING CHAIRS 6

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of six original Gothic revival English oak Victorian dining chairs circa 1880 Please note...

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1880s English Antique Medieval Seating

Materials

Oak

C19th Country House Elm Bench
C19th Country House Elm Bench

C19th Country House Elm Bench

Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB

Substantial 19th Century ‘Country House’ elm hall bench. The arched back with angled panels and flanked with carved finials, above scroll arms with pierced carved trefoils and soli...

Category

1860s English Antique Medieval Seating

Materials

Elm

Gothic style linenfold Caquetoire Armchair
Gothic style linenfold Caquetoire Armchair

Gothic style linenfold Caquetoire Armchair

Located in Troy, NY

Gothic style Linenfold Caquetoire Armchair. The linear design, understated decoration of the linen-fold back panel and comfortable proportion give this chair a timeless look.

Category

19th Century English Antique Medieval Seating

Materials

Oak

2 Light Golden Oak Dining Side Hall Chairs Gothic Steeple Back Antique Pugin
2 Light Golden Oak Dining Side Hall Chairs Gothic Steeple Back Antique Pugin

2 Light Golden Oak Dining Side Hall Chairs Gothic Steeple Back Antique Pugin

By Pugin

Located in London, GB

A gorgeous and extremely rare pair of Pugin-style gothic golden oak steeple back chairs in wonderful condition. Likely made around the Mid-20th Century, these beautifully crafted and...

Category

15th Century and Earlier British Antique Medieval Seating

Materials

Oak

Arts and Crafts Chesterfield Buttoned Leather Oak Foot Stool
Arts and Crafts Chesterfield Buttoned Leather Oak Foot Stool

Arts and Crafts Chesterfield Buttoned Leather Oak Foot Stool

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Arts and Crafts Chesterfield Buttoned Leather Oak Foot Stool A Lovely piece, this Victorian stool is made in Oak, it stands on short Turned legs and has gothic style carving around ...

Category

Early 1900s Antique Medieval Seating

Materials

Oak

Antique Gothic Style Carved Oak Chest Coffer, 24\" Wide, 1900
Antique Gothic Style Carved Oak Chest Coffer, 24\" Wide, 1900

Antique Gothic Style Carved Oak Chest Coffer, 24\" Wide, 1900

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Small carved oak chest or shoe box coffer The chest has 2 carved panels to the front and and decorative nailed and scalloped corners, inside is clean and it has blacksmith made hinges This small oak...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Medieval Seating

Materials

Oak

Neo Gothic Style Oak Bench, circa 1950
Neo Gothic Style Oak Bench, circa 1950

Neo Gothic Style Oak Bench, circa 1950

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Neo Gothic style oak bench, circa 1950.      

Category

1950s European Vintage Medieval Seating

Materials

Oak

Very Interesting Iron Workers Gothic Sexy Dungeon Wrought Iron Bench Part of Set
Very Interesting Iron Workers Gothic Sexy Dungeon Wrought Iron Bench Part of Set

Very Interesting Iron Workers Gothic Sexy Dungeon Wrought Iron Bench Part of Set

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this rather interesting metal workers sexy Gothic dungeon bench Well, where to begin, what an interesting piece…. Umm… it looks like it came from ...

Category

20th Century English Medieval Seating

Materials

Iron

Antique R.J. Horner Carved Mahogany Winged Griffin Parlor Set
Antique R.J. Horner Carved Mahogany Winged Griffin Parlor Set

Antique R.J. Horner Carved Mahogany Winged Griffin Parlor Set

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in Toledo, OH

Stunning Antique R.J. Horner 3 piece Carved Mahogany Winged Griffin Parlor Set. Both the settee & matching armchairs have beautifully carved Winged Griffins, Lion and scroll pedimen...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Medieval Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Ducale BZ, minimal brass Chair Made in Italy by Enrico Girotti
Ducale BZ, minimal brass Chair Made in Italy by Enrico Girotti

Ducale BZ, minimal brass Chair Made in Italy by Enrico Girotti

By Enrico Girotti, LapiegaWD

Located in Verona, IT

A captivating reinterpretation of Venetian Gothic, the Ducale BZ Chair by Enrico Girotti infuses contemporary form with medieval grace. The sculptural metal frame, crafted from solid...

Category

2010s Italian Medieval Seating

Materials

Steel, Brass

18th Century Gothic Oak Wainscot Chair, Hall Chair, Carved Backrest
18th Century Gothic Oak Wainscot Chair, Hall Chair, Carved Backrest

18th Century Gothic Oak Wainscot Chair, Hall Chair, Carved Backrest

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

18th Century Oak Wainscot Chair, Hall Chair This Handsome Chair, has carving to the back rest, a magnificent patina apart from the well used solid plank seat, the sturdy crook arms...

Category

18th Century Antique Medieval Seating

Materials

Oak

Pair of Emperor Throne Chairs
Pair of Emperor Throne Chairs

Pair of Emperor Throne Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This pair of throne chairs is fully embellished with carved wood, and tufted faux leather. As seen in the Hunger Game's movie, as President Snow's throne, now you can preside over yo...

Category

20th Century Medieval Seating

Materials

Wood

Early Gothic Medieval Cathedral Solid Oak Misericord Bench Chair
Early Gothic Medieval Cathedral Solid Oak Misericord Bench Chair

Early Gothic Medieval Cathedral Solid Oak Misericord Bench Chair

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Gothic Medieval cathedral oak Misericord bench, circa 15th-17th Centuries. This beautiful small bench or chair stall was often found in Medieval Cat...

Category

17th Century European Antique Medieval Seating

Materials

Wood

Medieval seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Medieval seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Medieval seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Aeterna Furniture, Arthur Umanoff, Daystrom Furniture, and Gillows of Lancaster & London. 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $506 and tops out at $66,312 while the average work can sell for $2,292.