Medieval Furniture
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.
Style: Medieval
Color: Black
Unique 16th Century Antique Fireback, Biblical Wine Feast
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautifully decorated antique fireback or "ofenplatte".
This used to be one of the sides of an antique stove made from several decorated firebacks.
B...
Category
16th Century European Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
17th Century Antique Fireback / Backsplash Dated 1617
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Amazing French cast Iron fireback or backsplash.
Showing IHS (Jezus the Savior of Humanity) or In Hoc Signo (In this sign will you win)) inside a beautiful wreath suspended by two angels, this all between two tall rounded pillars.
This fireback is dated 1617.
The fireback has a crack on the left side, see picture.
Sold by Schermerhorn Antique Fireplaces
Our vast collection of antique fireplaces and mantels...
Category
Early 17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Monumental 14-Light Henry III Style Hand Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A heavy, iron chandelier in medieval revival and Henry III styles; hand wrought decoration, with honeycomb wax candle sleeves and heavy chain, 14 light. Amer...
Category
1910s American Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Early 17th Century Medieval Handcrafted Black Iron German Coffer
Located in Brescia, IT
The iron coffer, fully original in every part of it, was forged and handcrafted in German in the 1610. Complete with key. Full working iron mechanisms. It ...
Category
Early 17th Century German Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Italy 14th Century Medieval Black Wrought Cast Iron Tripode Pedestal
Located in Brescia, IT
This piece of antique Italian wrought cast iron pedestal is made with an high level of quality in consideration of the age of the realization. From a...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
1950's Italian Gothic Dragon Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Unique pair of large 1960's Italian Gothic Dragons andirons, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use, amazing craft...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Overdyed Persian Bakhtiari Garden Design Wool Hand Knotted 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
1970s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Hamadan Ivory with Flower Bouquet Design 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
1970s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair of Cast Iron and Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of gothic andirons is made of cast iron and wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Vintage Winslow Health Hygiene Series Medical Scientific Insect Wall Chart Print
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage, Winslow Health and Hygiene scientific insect series medical wall print, chart. "Edited by C.E.A Winslow Dr. P.H. Copy Right 1929. For explanation see manual. Published by De...
Category
20th Century American Medieval Furniture
Materials
Metal
Fine Quality Retired Swarovski Crystal Faceted Jet Hematite Skull Figurine
By Swarovski
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautifully and expertly hand made in Austria, finest quality Swarovski Crystal Jet Hematite faceted crystal skull with ruthenium finish metal accents on the face and base. Skull fea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Medieval Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Gothic Scrolled Iron Wall Hanging Storybook Lantern Sconce Light 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Gothic style porch / cottage sconce light featuring srcolled iron storybook design with birdcage light.
Dimensions:
6.5" x 4.75" x 12.25" (Widt...
Category
Early 20th Century Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Rare Set of Three Wrought Iron Chandelier in the Gothic Style. Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This is a rare set of three chandeliers. These chandeliers are made of wrought iron with 8 arms. They are in the Gothic style. Chandeliers can be sold individually. This is a French ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
French 17th Century Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French gothic andirons - fire dogs made of wrought iron. They have spit hooks to grill meat or poultry.
Category
17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large French 17th Century Gothic Andirons or Landiers
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French gothic andirons - fire dogs made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the main cook...
Category
17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
20th Century Marble Castle Chimneypiece Fireplace
Located in London, GB
20th Century Marble Castle Chimneypiece Fireplace.
Hand Carved In Brown Tiger Like Marble. With Hand Carved Centre Hound Motif Emblem. And Prominent Turrets To The Top Of Each Firepl...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Medieval Furniture
Materials
Marble
French 17th Century Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French gothic andirons - fire dogs made of wrought iron. They have spit hooks to grill meat or poultry.
Category
17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Genuine Wrinkled Black Leather Pillows
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Wrinkled Black Leather Pillows. Combo
Authentic Italian wrinkled black leather pillow. combination of black leather and dark gray wrinkled fabric. Has unique Gothic look. ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Medieval Furniture
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century French Gothic Wrought Iron Six Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This intricate antique iron light fixture was forged in France circa 1960. Round in shape, the Gothic chandelier features scrolled decor un...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
17th - 18th C. French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th/18th Century English andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons have a Gothic period style. The condition is good.
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Medieval European Castle Gothic Forged Iron Processional on Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A spectacular early European castle altar processional / torchiere stand. circa 1730 or earlier.
Born in Continental Europe in the early 18th century or earlier, some later elements, most likely Germanic, Medieval Gothic style, hand forged iron sculptural cross form mounted with primitive push-button panel opening to reveal heraldic coat of arms embossed brass plaque, with The Nelsons family banner, royal crown crest with cross, standing mythical goat and stag heraldic supporters, shield escutcheon castle, fleur-de-lis, three diamonds and eagle shield...
Category
Early 18th Century European Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
St. Jerome Religious Painting, circa 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century painting of St. Jerome with halo and skull.
A well painted canvas in original gilt frame generally in good condition.
Some losses to the frame and small nic...
Category
19th Century British Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Canvas
French Gothic Style Wrought Iron 6 Arms Rectangular Chandelier or Pendant
Located in Plainview, NY
An exceptional 19th century French gothic style chandelier or pendant. The medieval style chandelier features a rectangular shape and has 6 lights . Finely carved of wrought iron, the chandelier shows amazing and intricate scrolls and swords design. The chandelier is embellished with a green band with yellow gold diamond design surrounding the body of the piece and a round mosaic floral design on each side adding class and beauty to it. Each arm is ending with French babouche holding a candelabra light , covered in a dripped candle sleeve in red. The chandelier is suspended by its original 4 chains attached to a scrolls design crown and comes with a canopy. The French Gothic chandelier...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pezzi Speciali Fabbro, Antichi
Located in Felino, IT
24 pezzi speciali fabbro, antichi. utilizzo sostegno cancellate e borchiatura portoni. inclusi 2 pomoli antichi. le foto fanno fede x il numero e la condizione degli oggetti.
Category
1920s European Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Steel
Nautical Boat Ship Chandelier Wrought Iron Venetian Cocca Anseatica, circa 1900
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Housing 2 lights. Will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. One of a kind ship. Wrought iron with in...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
1960s Iridescent Glass and Twisted Iron Candle Sconce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A 1960s candle sconce. Consists of a panel of iridescent glass framed by twisted iron. Seven fluted brass heads elevate to hold taper candles. Lovely patina throughout. Pair availabl...
Category
1960s Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique French Gothic Andirons, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is gothic. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. They are in a good condition.
Category
17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare English Romanesque Limestone Capital on Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This weathered English Romanesque limestone capital is centuries old, dating from the Norman era of the 11th and 12th centuries. Originating from Oxf...
Category
15th Century and Earlier English Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Stone, Limestone
1890 French Big Winged Standing Dragon Wrought Iron Sconces
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Housing one light each. These will be newly rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries. Standing winged dragons with lots of det...
Category
1890s French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron Table Lamp with Dragon, Italy, circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Elegant table / desk lamp in wrought iron, figuring a winged dragon holding a torch / torchiere.
Beautiful metal work: subject well done, beautiful verdigris patina.
Neo-Gothi...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Black and Silver Cast Iron Hobnail Studded Safe from Bauche
By Bauche
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your jewelry or important documents locked up in this fine, antique safe from the Champagne-Ardenne region of France. Crafted, circa 1880, the safe is cast iron and has a chic two-tone black and silver paint finish. The travel safe features a heavy handle on the top and is decorated with studded hobnails throughout. The front door is decorated with a plaque which reads "Incombustible Systeme Bauche Brevete SGDG Usine a Gueux Marne" engraved on the surface. The decorative box is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use and adorns a rich two-tone black and silvered patinated finish. Place the unique, secure safe in your office, study or even a men's dressing room for a display of strength and heritage. Original key included.
In 1879, Bauche demonstrated the efficacy of his fire safes...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Blacksmith Made Iron Game Hanger, Kitchen Utensil or Pot Hanger
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Blacksmith made iron game hanger, kitchen utensil or pot hanger.
A great piece with lots of Character, it is a large rectangular piece it is set wi...
Category
1920s Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Religious Fer a Hosties Eucharist Host Iron Waffle Press
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique, circa 1765, French fer a hosties (cast iron host press / host mold).
Exquisitely hand forged in France in the 18th century, showcasing the blacksmith's high qual...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Large 17th - 18th Century French Gothic Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 17th - 18th century French andirons - fire dogs made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large 17th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is gothic. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the and...
Category
17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Gothic Style Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century French andirons made of cast iron. The style of the andirons is Gothic. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food and a cup to keep drinks warm. They are in a good cond...
Category
20th Century French Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
17th - 18th Century Gothic Large French Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th - 18th century French andirons - fire dogs made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the main cook...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large French Gothic 'Bull's Head' Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large 17th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is gothic. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the and...
Category
17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is gothic. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. They are in a good condition.
Category
17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Forged Iron Four-Light Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique fixture was crafted in southern France, circa 1920. The Gothic candelabra lamp stands on a twisted, forged stem with three curve...
Category
Early 20th Century French Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
17th - 18th C. Polished Steel French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th/18th Century English andirons made of polished steel. The andirons have a Gothic period style. The condition is good.
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Gothic Cast Iron Wall Sconces with Flame Shades
Located in New York, NY
Antique pair of Gothic cast iron wall mount sconces with frosted glass flame shades. The sconce's arms are attached to a cross mount and are highly detailed. Cleaned and rewired. Sma...
Category
Early 20th Century American Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Tomato Red Semi Antique Persian Joshogan Full Pile 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
1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
19th Century Blacksmith Made Gothic Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
Located in Chillerton, 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...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century French Polished Twisted Wrought Iron Martini Pedestal Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique Gothic pedestal table was crafted in Southern France, circa 1920. The intricate martini table features a forged central pedestal stem embellished with a spun knob over turned decor, with three curved legs ending with flat feet. The serving table is topped with a flat round surface with a small lip...
Category
Early 20th Century French Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Large Hexagonale Base of Pilaster in Burgundy Stone, Burgundy, 15th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Large base of molded hexagonal pilaster in burgundy stone carved with vines, grapes and rosettes in high relief.
Burgundy, 15th century
28 x 63 x 30 cm
Provenance : collection De...
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Stone
Mid-Century French Gothic Wrought Iron Fireplace Tool Set with Fleur-de-Lys
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this unique antique fireplace tool set next to your mantel. Hand forged in southwest France circa 1950 in Gothic style, the "Serviteur" sits on four folded legs ending with small feet over a twisted stem. The set includes four tools including a shovel, tongs, brush and poker. The free standing...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Light Red Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Pure Wool Hand Knotted Mat 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
Early 1900s Persian Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
Purple Overdyed Bohemian Old Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Clean 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
1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
Handsome Large Outdoor Iron Lantern with Seeded Glass
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Large handsome iron outdoor lantern having medieval gothic style, seeded glass panels and 4 chunky resin candle style lights inside.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Medieval Patinated Iron-Mounted Oak Casket, 15th Century
Located in Gardena, CA
Medieval patinated iron-mounted oak casket, 15th century
A Continental Medieval patinated iron mounted oak wood box. 15th Century or earlier.
Addition...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Fire Grate / Basket, 17th Century Dutch
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A large, rare and well used Dutch iron fire grate. These amazingly crafted grate are a pleasure to have in you hearth and ae perfect for a real large log fire.
We have replaced th...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
Vintage French Scrolled Iron 12 Light Altar Floor Pedestal Candelabra Gothic
Located in Dayton, OH
20th Century French or Gothic inspired 12 light candelabra. Features a scrolled design with pedestal and molded flower at the center. Each candle holder features a drip pan. The cand...
Category
20th Century Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Light Red Overdyed Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Pure Wool Worn Down 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 Furniture
Materials
Wool
German Vintage Wrought Iron Bottle Cradle Pourer, 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
This beautiful bottle holder/bottle pourer in Medieval style was made in Germany circa the 1970s by the company Asbach. The wrought iron stand holds a bo...
Category
1970s German Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Alessandro MazzucoteIli Italian Wrought Iron Dragon Medieval Chandelier c 1890
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Housing one-light. Will be rewired with certified US UL sockets for USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Detachable chains. Detailed dragons and flo...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Decorative French Hall Lantern
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large decorative French hall lantern
This is a very large Hallway or Porch Lantern it has 6 sides, at the top it is decorated with Fleur des Lys...
Category
Mid-20th Century Medieval Furniture
Materials
Glass
Row of 3 Polished Steel and Wrought Iron Hat and Coat Hooks
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Row of 3 Polished Steel and Wrought Iron Hat and Coat Hooks
This is a Heavy quality and very practical row of Wrought Iron Hat and Coat Hooks, there are 3 double hooks, they come f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Medieval furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Medieval furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, building and garden elements, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Medieval furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Asia, and West Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Arval Argenti Valenza, Edward F. Caldwell & Co., and Aeterna Furniture. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $30 and tops out at $275,000 while the average work can sell for $1,886.
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