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.
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Style: Medieval
19th Century French Gothic Canterbury in Walnut
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An early 19th century French walnut canterbury or magazine rack, the three closed division top with gothic style panelled sides, raised on walnut and inlaid block feet, terminating o...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Early 16th Century Stone Carving - 'The Death of a Prelate'
Located in Maidstone, GB
An Early 16th Century Stone Carving with polychrome : 'The Death of a Prelate'. The enthroned figure of a Bishop surrounded by attendants and surmounted by celestial angels.
Category
16th Century European Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Stone
neoclassical table lamp in golden wrought iron circa 1950
Located in Mouscron, WHT
neoclassical table lamp in golden wrought iron circa 1950
Category
1950s European Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Important stone mantel from the 17th century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This monumental mantel was made of stone in the 17th century.
Its moulded entablature, adorned with a crest in a Gothic inspired decor, comes in proj...
Category
17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Stone
Yellow, Worn Wool Hand Knotted, Vintage Persian Karajeh Distressed Look 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
1950 Medieval Chandelier in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier of wrought iron medieval style, everything is screwed and welded, eight arms of light, the measures are without the chain, approximately 1 meter more , eight bulbs and fou...
Category
1950s French Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Semi Antique Persian Bakhtiari with Golden Panel Design Sheared Low Handmade 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
Imperial Red Vintage Persian Hamadan Pure 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
1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
19th Century Italian Alabaster Carved Head Of A Bishop Saint
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Italian carved alabaster head of a saint wearing a bishop's mitre in the Gothic style. Though a fragment, the intense gaze of this small carving gives it a lot of presence. Rendered by a master carver, this piece has a lot of personality. Likely an architectural fragment, the weathered surface and distressed condition only add to the appeal of this unique sculpture. Mounted on an ebonized walnut base.
10 inches high 3.5 square
5 7/8 inches high by 4 wide by 3.75 deep (head only)
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Magnificent Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Handpainted Icons
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two gilt framed Gothic Angels framed and painted in the style of Fra Angelico - hand-carved in Italy . Features spiral columns and foliate spires - oil painted angels are superbly pr...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Hand Knotted, Ivory, Vintage Persian Kerman, Distressed Look, Worn 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
Rare Large 15th Century Renaissance English Oak Roof Angels Corbel.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Rare Large 15th Century Renaissance English Oak Roof Angels Corbel.
Truly astonishing rare roof angels, circa 1450. The large Medieval carvi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier English Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Oak
Original Antique Print of a 13th Century Illumination, circa 1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of a 13th century illumination.
Chromolithograph
Published circa 1900
Unframed.
The measurement is the paper size
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Paper
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
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
Rare Antique French Carved Limestone Gargoyle Scupper, Pre-1700
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved from French limestone, this rare gargoyle architectural has a wonderful cream finish with white accents and centuries’ worth of accumulation, resulting in areas of gold a...
Category
17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Green Overdyed Patchwork Vintage Persian Pure 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
1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Gilt Wrought Iron Medieval Style Four-Light Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
Late 19th century gilt wrought iron medieval style four-light chandelier
An impressive and heavy medieval-style castle design gilt wrought iron four-light chandelier from the late 1...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Chili Red Antique Persian Baluch Prayer Design Pure Wool Hand Knotted 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
1930s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
19th Century Gothic Aged Brass English Pair of Wall Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Character rich large pair of antique Gothic brass wall sconces that look like they came from a castle! Two arms in each with open cages around the sockets and handsome masculine des...
Category
19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Brass
Sterling Silver 19th Century Knight in Shinning Armor
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This antique sterling silver knight figurine from the 19th century is a captivating masterpiece. Dressed in full medieval armor with a staff and fl...
Category
19th Century American Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Silver
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage French Hand Printed Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of the "Verdure des Flandres" tapestry – a stunning piece echoing 16th-century designs. Hand-printed using serigraphy on a cotton foundation, this exqu...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Medieval Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Red Vintage Persian Viss Full Pile Excellent Cond Wool Hand Knotted 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 Furniture
Materials
Wool
17th Century Embroidered King David With Harp Silk Tread Green Velvet Flanders
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Step into the rich tapestry of the 17th century with our exquisite embroidered picture featuring King David With Harp. Meticulously crafted with silk thread, mounted on luscious gree...
Category
17th Century Belgian Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Silk, Velvet
French 19th Century Zinc Gargoyle
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique and extremely rare zinc feathered gargoyle. Great expression
This gargoyle, a word derived from the French 15th century word 'Gargouille' (throat), is a hybrid, possibly a g...
Category
19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Zinc
Antique Catholic Church Religious Stained Glass Double Window - Pre Hung
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Catholic Church Religious Stained Glass Pre Hung Double Window.
Category
19th Century American Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Steel, Lead
Gothic Dining Table England circa 1860
Located in Culver City, CA
England circa 1860
Pine dining table with unique architectural base in original finish.
91.25”L x 33.25”d x 31”h
Category
1860s English Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Pine
Cross of Caravaca 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Cross of caravaca XVII century.
Very beautiful cross of caravaca made in bronze. 17th Century. Measurements: 14X6 cm.
Good condition.
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Bisque Brown Vintage Persian Shiraz Worn Down 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 Furniture
Materials
Wool
Minature suit of armour
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Hutton-Clarke Antiques proudly presents a rare and unique miniature suit of medieval armour, likely originating from Italy or Spain and dating back to the mid to late 19th century. S...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Steel
Orange Antique Persian Tabriz Open Some Wear Clean 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 make exact rug size in feet and inches : 8'8" x 12'0" main rug color : orange rug border color : navy blue other colors of the rug : ivory, light blue, pink, beige rug pile...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
French Gothic Style Eight-Light Iron Chandelier with Hand-Painted Crests, Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Gothic style eight-light iron chandelier from the 20th century with hand-painted crests. This French Gothic style chandelier from the 20th century is an exquisite example of...
Category
20th Century French Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron, Brass
Carved Oak Key Cupboard A very attractive piece, the cupboard can be wall hung
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Carved Oak Key Cupboard
A very attractive piece, the cupboard can be wall hung showing the gothic carving on the front of the door to full advantage, it shows a large bunch of keys ...
Category
19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Oak
Rare Unique English Oak Gothic Victorian Settee Settle Bench Circa 1890
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb and very unique form of Gothic bench from England. The bench features a dark oak finish with minor signs of age and use such as finish losses and minor wear. The ben...
Category
1890s English Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Oak
Charlemagne Hammered Metal French Crusader Knights Shield Fleur de Lis 32"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage French Crusader / medieval knight's Heraldic coat of arms shield inspired by the era of Charlemagne. Wooden frame topped with hammered metal, divided with a black crusader's cross around a central motif of a large mirrored fleur de lis...
Category
Late 20th Century Medieval Furniture
Materials
Metal
French Gothic Period 'Pillars and Pediment' Fireback / Backspash, 16th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
16th century French Gothic fireback with two pillars of Hercules and a pediment.
The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes power. Since antiquity...
Category
16th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Ceiling Lamp from 1930's, forged and welded steel.
Located in Turku, FI
Quite special and unique ceiling lamp from 1930's. Designer and manufacturer is unknown but it has a bit same style like Taidetakomo Hakkarainen lamps and other works.
Rough hardly...
Category
Early 20th Century Finnish Medieval Furniture
Materials
Metal
3 Antique German Hefner Alteneck Medieval Knights Armour Lithograph Prints 24"
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of three 19th century medieval chromolithograph prints from Hefner-Alteneck's "Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century." Illustrations by Dr. J...
Category
19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Paper
Arts and Crafts Carved Oak Marriage Chest or Carved Coffer
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Carved Oak Marriage Chest or Carved Coffer
This is a lovely old piece, and is in remarkably good condition for its age, the coffer has gothic carvings of Dragons and...
Category
19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Oak
Large rare antique statue of Saint Eligius, France ca. 1550
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1550 / statue Saint Eligius / Antique / reliques
Religious statue of Saint Eligius from the 16th century in full wood found in France. This very rare find has a beautiful ...
Category
16th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique English Heraldic Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A fascinating early 19th century English heraldic stained glass window detailing an unidentified family crest, circa 1820. Dating from the Georgian era, this stunning stained glass w...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Lead
Antique French Oak Monastery Refectory Dining Table
Located in Forney, TX
A substantial antique French oak monastery / refectory table. circa 1900
Hand carved in France in the early 20th century, likely near the Alps region of Southern France close to the...
Category
Early 20th Century French Medieval Furniture
Materials
Oak
Ornate Gothic Style Gilded Mirror with Cherub and Masks
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Dramatic Gothic style aged mirror having central cherub at the top, ornate frame and two mask like faces on each side. Mirror has natural spiderwebs and mercury with fabulous moody ...
Category
1930s American Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Bobyrug’s Nice French Aubusson Style hand printed tapestry «winged stags»
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Immerse yourself in the allure of this mid-20th-century French tapestry, showcasing a design inspired by a 15th-century woven masterpiece titled "Cerfs Ailés" (winged stags) at Rouen...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Medieval Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Pair of Antique Gothic Style Pedestal Candelabra Torcheres
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome pair of antique gothic style pedestal candelabra torcheres. Made of wrought iron. Contains 13 candle holders at three different levels. The upper level is supported by wav...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
1930's Caucasian Karabakh Pictorial Rug Medieval Stag Hunting Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
78707 Vintage Caucasian Karabagh Pictorial Rug, 04'06 x 09'05. Caucasian Karabagh pictorial rugs with deer and mountains refer to a specific type of rug originating from the Karabakh...
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
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
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
FINE SUITE OF FOUR VINTAGE GOTHIC WINDSOR STEEPLE BACK BURR YEW & ELM ARMCHAIRs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of four Burr Yew & Elm circa 1940's Gothic Steeple back Windsor armchairs
Please note th...
Category
1940s English Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Elm, Yew
French Large Trunk- Chest - Gothic oak from the 16th century - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Large solid oak chest from the 16th century Gothic period
Very pretty French, Norman work.
Decorated with Gothic motifs on 5 panels on the facade.
Note reassembly in the 18th and 19...
Category
16th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wood
Country English Provincial Oak Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
A characterful English table
Proper peg joined Oak refectory table
Good thick three plank top with cleated ends set on turned baluster legs
Character timbers throughout
Natural f...
Category
20th Century British Medieval Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Gothic Style Cage Shaped Wrought Iron Six-Light Chandelier, USA Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Gothic style cage shaped wrought iron chandelier from circa 1950 with six scrolling arms. This French Gothic style chandelier from circa 1950 is masterfully crafted from wro...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Church Antique Torcheres Floor Candlestick for 19 Candles
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brass and enamel multi-light standing candelabra in the Gothic style. The foot is bulbous scroll pattern with enamelled cartouches sitting on three mythical beasts. The candle holder...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Pair of Vintage Etruscan Bronze Statuette Table Lamps
Located in East Hampton, NY
These outstanding solid bronze hand forged Etruscan statuettes of a male and female are mounted on metal and brass bases. These lamps are simple and heavy - custom designed base and...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Medieval Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Vintage French Gothic Table Dining Table Desk Trestle Table Bleached Oak/Elm
Located in Tyler, TX
EXCELLENT LARGE Vintage French Gothic Bleached Oak or possibly Elm Table Dining Table Desk Office Conference Library Trestle Table~~Over 7 Feet Wide~~
This beautiful table has the "...
Category
20th Century French Medieval Furniture
Materials
Oak, Elm
Blue Vintage Persian Kerman Leaf and Bird Design Hand Knotted Wool Rug 1'9"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 Furniture
Materials
Wool
Red Antique Persian Sarouk Full Pile Clean and Soft Hand Knotted Rug 2'6"x4'10"
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
1930s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
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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