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.
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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Medieval
Antique Gothic Oak & Brass Communion Shelf 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Gothic Oak and Scrolled Brass Communion Shelf 19thC
Measures- 35.5''H x 24.25''W x 15.25''D
Category
19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Brass
European Religious Bronze Sculpture Fragment on 19th Century Marble Pedestal
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Religious Bronze Fragment Sculpture on a 19th Century Column Marble Pedestal. These two object have been "married" later, meaning they were two separate items put together at a later...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Oscar Bach Figural Bronze Gothic Renaissance Wall Mirror With Fountain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Oscar Bach Figural Bronze Gothic Renaissance Wall Mirror With Fountain. Item features a unique cast bronze figural fountain face to center of mir...
Category
19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Very Large Hand Forged Iron Candle Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of impressively large hand forged sconces of iron and tole having 3 arms each for candles. Could be electrified.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
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
Medieval Style Armor Gauntlet Articulated Steel
Located in Rochester, NY
Articulated medieval style steel gauntlet. Well made, mid-20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Medieval Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
Vintage Painted Oak Gothic Medieval 4 Panel Room Divider Folding Screen 80"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage gothic / medieval four panel room divider screen. Made of red painted oak featuring reticulated turned spindle design with figural kings and noblemen plaques at the center, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Medieval Furniture
Materials
Oak, Paint
Late 19th Century Wooden Door with Gothic Style Arch Detail
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 19th Century Wooden Door with Gothic Style Arch Detail
Category
19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wood
Single Wrought Iron Medieval Style Wall Sconce
Located in Dallas, TX
Resembling a Medieval-style castle torch, this single wrought iron wall sconce blends functionality with a unique aesthetic appeal. An expansive saucer bobeche encompassed within a b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Medieval Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Circa 1900 Pair Of Lion Motif Andirons
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Nice pair of circa 1900's cast iron Lion motif andirons in very good original condition. They have recently been repainted.
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Gothic Silvered Bronze 12-Light Chandelier, Circa 1860.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Gothic Silvered Bronze 12-Light Chandelier, Circa 1860.
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Gothic Style Iron Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Hand Hammered Iron Chandelier in the Gothic style. Extraordinary iron work. 16 lights. France, circa 1890.
Dimensions: Height 51" Diameter 44"
CW5203
Category
1890s French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Polychrome Terra Cotta Architecturals or Wall Consoles, France, C. 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
Recently discovered in a secluded private chapel nestled within the enchanting Loire Valley in central France, this remarkable pair of mid-19th century polychrome terra cotta archite...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
French Iron Candelabra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eighteenth century iron candelabra from France with four candleholders. Comes with a rope to hang from mount. Perfect for hanging in a garden tree.
Category
18th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of French Cast Stone Medieval Style Jardiniere Planters, Circa 1960s
Located in Dallas, TX
These pair of Medieval-style cast stone planters were crafted in the 1960s. The cream finish is delicately mottled with a patina of black, white, and green, adding to its charm and character that will age gracefully. Each jardiniere is decorated with a horizontal relief...
Category
1960s French Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Stone, Cast Stone, Cement
Late 19th Century French Gothic Style Hand Carved Walnut Cabinet or Credenza
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Gothic style cabinet is constructed of solid walnut and features hand carved detailing of Gothic motifs on all of its forward facing panels, doors...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Blue Hand Knotted Overdyed Old Persian Tabriz Worn 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...
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 19th Century French Wrought Iron Hobnail Studded Safe Dated 1838
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your valuables and documents in this important antique hobnail safe. Manufactured by Magaud de Charf in Clermont, France, the monumental wrought iron safe is decorated with nail head motifs on all four sides and has an all-original, working mechanism. The front door is further decorated with two large hinges on the sides, and further embellished with a bronze plaque on the top which reads: "Doumaux Jeune a Clermont 1838". The inside opens to reveal an amazing lock mechanism and a large storage compartment. To open the safe, you first need to find and locate the nail which will activate and open the key latch on the right. Next, place the two large keys in each key hole one at a time and turn them in a certain order to open the safe; when opened, the inside reveals three wooden drawers over a bottom shelf which lifts up for underneath storage. (A video will be sent to the buyer if needed). The large and heavy hobnail studded safe...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set Of Eight Mediaeval Bronze Sconces, Great For A Wine Cellar. Priced per sconc
Located in Buchanan, MI
Set Of Eight Mediaeval Bronze Sconces, Great For A Wine Cellar. Priced per sconce. Original wirring.
Category
20th Century Medieval Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Gothic Wrought Iron Spiral Twist 56" Fireplace Mantel Fender Surround
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Gothic Wrought Iron Spiral Twist 56" Fireplace Mantel Fender Surround. Item features twisted finials, vintage scrolling central design,...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron Console Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
A custom made wrought iron console table with a tray-like top. An ornate skirt in front and at each side is decorated with loose flower shapes in wrought iron. Two pierced plates of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Two Vintage Framed Shield Form Heraldic Crests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large tanned leather shield forms with nail head trim and carved and painted applied crests with some gilt details. Each with a different crest- one with a swan and rampant lions, th...
Category
20th Century Medieval Furniture
Materials
Leather, Glass, Wood
Antique 1800s English Carved Oak Coffer Storage Trunk Box
Located in Centennial, CO
A beautiful, classic 19th century English carved oak storage trunk or coffer. Incised decorative carved patterns in the front. It could be used as a coffee table, at the foot of a be...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Hand Carved Stone Vide poche Basin Jardinière Bowl Planter Vessel Sink Antiques
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand Carved Stone Vide poche Basin Jardinière bowl planter vessel sink Antiques . 17th C. Possibly earlier Gothic Container . A Water Trough Benitier in a ...
Category
17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Stone, Limestone
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
Vintage Medieval Style Lion Tapestry on Iron Rod
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Medieval style lion tapestry with gold tone metallic thread and sewn on decorative iron rings w/iron rod
Rod dimensions: 48" x 5/8".
Category
Mid-20th Century European Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
French 17th Century Solid Oak Extending Dining Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A robust, solid oak extending dining table hand-crafted in 17th century France circa 1680. Gnarled knots, beautiful grain, and an incredible range of textures give the thick tabletop...
Category
17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century 27 Light Gothic Cast Brass Floor CandleStick Torchere
Located in Germantown, MD
An exceptional Early 20th Century two tier 27 Light Gothic Cast Brass Floor CandleStick Torchere.
Measures 9.5" in width, 9.5" in depth and stands 40" tall . Lower tier had 17 light...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Medieval Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Italian Painted Wall Hanging Shields with Family Crests
Located in Dallas, TX
Embellish your study or library with this elegant antique pair of wall hanging plaques. Carved in Italy, circa 1880, each plaque is oval in shape with scalloped and curved edges, and...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wood
Lost City Hand Embroidered Medieval Beasts Pillow
By Lost City Products
Located in Brooklyn, NY
AQUILALCPM12
EMBROIDERED BY HAND
INSPIRATION
14th C. Sicilian motif of an eagle-like creature referenced in many mythological cultures, hand embroidered on cotton in 17th. century A...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Medieval Furniture
Materials
Silk
Maitland Smith Alligator Candle Holders
Located in Jupiter, FL
Alligator candleholders by Maitland Smith.
In beautiful condition and great conversational decor.
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Marble Base Bronze Sculpture "Escholier" Signed E. Picault
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful antique bronze figure, was created in France, circa 1880. The realistic sculpture, titled on the front: "Escholier, 14eme Siecle", (meaning middle French, 14th century...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th century Caldwell Gothic St. Michael Motif Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of late 19th century gothic style Caldwell bronze sconces with St Michael motif
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Maroon Red Vintage Tourkaman Bokara Gul Motif Pure 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
1950s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century 27-Light Gothic Cast Brass Floor Lamp Candelabra Torchere
Located in Germantown, MD
An exceptional Early 20th Century two tier 27 Light Gothic Cast Brass Floor Lamp Candelabra Torchere.
Measures 10" in width, 10" in depth and stands 66" tall to the top of the finia...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Medieval Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
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
17th Century German Carved Oak Religious Sculpture
Located in Bradenton, FL
17th Century German hand-carved oak religious sculpture. Possibly a saint or a bishop. The bearded man is cloaked in draped fabric with only left ...
Category
17th Century German Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair Of Vintage Cast Brass Candleholders, Wall Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair Of Vintage Cast Brass Double Swing Arm Candleholders, Wall Sconces, Gothic Fleurs De Lis, Circa 19th Century
Category
1950s French Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Medieval Knight's Helmet in Brass
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage French Medieval Knight's Helmet in Brass is a marvelous recreation of a period artifact. Hand-crafted by an obviously skilled artisan who clear...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Medieval Furniture
Materials
Brass, Nickel
1920's Oscar Bach Gothic style Brown Patinated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900 Oscar Bach bronze double light sconces, brown patinated finish
Category
1910s American Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Gilt Frame Gothic Angels
Located in Dallas, TX
Two gilt framed Gothic Angels framed and painted in the style of Fra Angelico - hand-carved in Italy in 1890. These are in excellent condition with littl...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Twisted Wrought Iron Magazine Rack
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Heavy.
Solid.
Twisted wrought iron.
Can hold books, magazines, records.
4 well balanced legs.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Large Carved Oak Grotesque Corbel
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large heavy 18th century or earlier carved oak corbel. The corbel depicts a large male open-eyed smiling face with broad features. Finly carved details with wonderful old patina.
Category
18th Century European Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Oak
Blue Antique Persian Senneh All Over Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Cleaned 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
French Medieval Hunting Tapestry, Les Editions d'Art de Rambouillet
Located in Dallas, TX
78549 Vintage Les Editions d'Art de Rambouillet French Tapestry, 04'09 x 05'01.
Emanating Medieval style with incredible detail and texutre, this handwoven vintage French tapestry is...
Category
Late 20th Century French Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
Maroon Red Vintage Fish Mahi Herat Design 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 m...
Category
1970s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century French Gothic Rust and Gilt Six-Light Round Iron Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this large antique light fixture over a dining or breakfast table. Crafted in France circa 1960, and made of solid iron, the round chandelier features a thick circular gallery ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Fire Brick Red Pure Wool Vintage Sarouk Mir with Boteh Design 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
Fire Brick Red Vintage North West 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
Denim Blue Vintage Persian Shiraz Intricate 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...
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
1983 Oak Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Homage to our favorite chairs.
20th century hand carved oak medieval Gothic style arched back dining chair.
Category
2010s Mexican Medieval Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
Red Semi Antique Persian Heriz Full Pile and Clean Hand Knotted Pure Wool XL 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
1950s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
Red Old Persian Hamadan Hand Made Hand Knotted Pure Wool Gallery Size 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
Early 19th Century, Gothic Brass Skeleton Clock on Wood Base with Glass Dome
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 19th century Gothic brass skeleton clock on wood base with glass dome. Bell on peak with steeple design and halberd hammer. Painted metal fa...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Brass
English Early 19th Century Iron Bound Coffer
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This exceptional trunk was made in England, circa 1800. The antique coffer has an interior which has been lined with metal and would make a fantastic storage or blanket chest. The so...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Unusual Train / Bus Terminal Cast Iron and Wood bench ....Garden bench
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Train / Bus Terminal Cast Iron and Wood bench ....Wonderful design and proportion.. Several layers of old paint,, Would be a fabulous garden bench, Arm height 24"..Hand deliv...
Category
Early 20th Century American Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Blue Antique Persian Afshar All Over Boteh Design 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
1920s 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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