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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
12'1"x19'2" Red Antique Persian Serapi Heriz Hand Knotted All Wool Oversized Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Auburn Red, Antique Persian Serapi Heriz, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Some Wear, Clean, Oversized, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Traditi...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Set of 2 medieval style architectural sculpted columns, Netherlands 1950s
Located in ECHT, NL
Set of two sculpted architectural columns. They are made from some kind of cast stone or plaster. They were probably meant as fireplace columns s...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Medieval Furniture

Materials

Plaster

Pepper Red Old Persian Kashan Central Medallion Hand Knotted Soft Wool Clean Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Gothic Oak Hall Stand with Mirror, circa 1895
Located in Evergreen, CO
Standing just over eight feet tall, this magnificent Gothic hall stand makes an impressive statement with its beautiful carvings and rich, dark finis...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Highly decorated Italian vintage salad servers set
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Highly decorated Italian vintage salad servers set Lift every salad serving with this vintage Italian salad servers set. Highly decorated and ext...
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Early 20th Century Italian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Metal

Ancient Jain Altarpiece with Three Standing Jina's, Gujarat, India 16th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
An authentic, ancient and exceptional Three Jina Shrine. For it’s age the altarpiece is in a very good condition and rather large. The image of three standing, nude Jinas flanked by the other 21 seated Jinas is rare. The lintel of the shrine is showing the nine comets and three seated figures...
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16th Century Indian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Bronze

9'8"x12'3" Red Hand Knotted Pure Wool Semi Antique Persian Heriz 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

French Gothic Style Wrought Iron Giant Key Locksmith Trade Sign
Located in Stamford, CT
French wrought iron black painted locksmith trade sign in the form of a large and elaborate key. The trefoil top filled with interlocking Gothic style quatrefoils (like four leaf clovers), with a ladder in the center joining them and a cut metal crest...
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Early 20th Century French Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Brass Wall hanging Shield A Decorative Gothic wall hanging Shield
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Brass Wall hanging Shield A Decorative Gothic wall hanging Shield hand made in brass, the shield is decorated with mythical Warriors and beasts, there are 2 images of t...
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19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Brass

11'9"x14'8" Ivory, White Wash Peshawar Wool Hand Knotted Oversized Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Ivory, White Wash Peshawar with All Over Pattern Vegetable Dyes, 100% Wool Hand Knotted, Oversized Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Tra...
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2010s Afghan Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Gothic Church Windows 23" x 23"
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Gothic style church windows with dedications. Gorgeous stained glass coloring and designs with dedication marker on each. The windows are housed in an iron frame with clear g...
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Early 20th Century Medieval Furniture

Materials

Stained Glass

Gothic Church Windows 23" x 23"
Gothic Church Windows 23" x 23"
$1,920 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Red Vintage Persian Sarouk Mir Good Condition 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

1970s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

French Tapestry, Genuine Jacquard in Medieval Style - H 131 x W 190 cm - N 1439
Located in Paris, FR
Located a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower in Paris, we are a French family business specializing in the purchase, sale, expertise, cleaning, restoration and conservation of tapes...
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19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Stone Blue Worn Down Vintage Persian Kerman Hand Knotted All Wool Rug 1'10"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

Marble capital carved with acanthus leaves - Apulia, 13th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Marble capital carved with acanthus leaves Southern Italy, Apulia 13th century 28,5 x 53,5 x 12,5 cm This wedge-shape capital decorated with acanthus leaves and roses is character...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Marble

9'3"x11'8" Watermelon Red Pure Wool Persian Heriz Geometric 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

Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Hand Painted French Tapestry with Medieval Museum Design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the allure of the 15th-century masterpiece in your home with this exquisite midcentury French tapestry. featuring the design of a medieval tapestry “Charles of Orleans and M...
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Mid-20th Century French Medieval Furniture

Materials

Cotton

6'x8'9" Blue All Wool Clean Cropped Thin Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Tabriz 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

Set of 9 Reclaimed Minton & Co Gothic Encaustic Tiles
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of nine vibrant reclaimed gothic encaustic tiles by Minton & Co (stamped), circa 1840- 1860. Each 6-inch tile is detailed with buff and red terracotta tones to create an ornate...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Clay

Castle Hedingham William II Medieval Style Art Pottery Jug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual Castle Hedingham medieval style pottery jug marked for William Rufus (William II, son of William the Conqueror) and made by Edward Bingham ...
Category

19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Antique 15th c. Gothic Italian Corpus Christi in Polychrome Wood, Hand-Carved
Located in Doha, QA
Exceptional 15th Century Polychromed Wood Crucifix Sculpture from Northern Italy This rare and exquisite 15th-century hand-carved Corpus Christi ...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Stone, Marble

Brown Vintage Persian Kerman Worn Down Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug 1'10"x3'10"
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

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Crimson Red Distressed Look Natural Wool Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Heriz 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

Virgin with Child. Carved and polychrome wood. Spanish school, 13th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Virgin with Child. Carved and polychrome wood. Spanish school, 13th century. It has faults. Polychrome wood carving that shows the Virgin sitting on a throne, with her right hand r...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Other

19th Century French Gothic Wrought Iron Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring a true "Old World" flair to your dining room or den with this large and imposing light fixture. Crafted in France circa 1870 and round in shape, this antique chandelier has a c...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

Spanish Handcrafted Forged Wrought Iron Oak Castle Chandelier, Mid-19th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Unique handcrafted forged wrought iron and oak castle candle chandelier, Spain, mid-19th century. Wrought Iron beautifully forged in Medieval style, 8 candle holders on a rubust hand...
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th Century Gothic sculpted oak panel, Belgium
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 17th century / sculpted panel / oak / Gothic / Rustic / Antique A rare Belgian 17th century grotesque sculpted panel. Hand-carved with floral and foliage decorations with ...
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17th Century Belgian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

Saint Woman in polychrome carved wood
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
SAINT WOMAN IN POLYCHROME CARVED WOOD   ORIGIN : ITALY PERIOD : late 13th century   Height : 103 cm Length : 28  cm Width : 16 cm  Remains of polychromy   ...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Softwood

19th Century Carved Dummy Board Oil Painting of an Angel & Crown of Thorns
Located in London, GB
Antique Angel Painting, Religious Angel Painting, Antique Angel Sculpture, Antique Dummy Board, Antique Religious Painting, Antique Religious Sculpture, Gothic Antique. 19th Century Religious Dummy Board Oil Painting of Angel...
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19th Century German Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

IMPORTANT TRIPTIC FLORENTINE SCHOOL (Italy) 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPORTANT TRIPTIC FLORENTINE SCHOOL (Italy) 16th Century Oil on wood, representing the Eternal Father, Our Lady with Baby Jesus, Saint Bernadino of Siena, San León, Saint Stephen an...
Category

16th Century Italian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Paint

18th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Coffer
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
This Spanish features a long rectangular shape body which has a geometrical design carved into the side panels. In the front underneath the coffer are two carved paw feet that projec...
Category

18th Century Spanish Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Bobyrug’s Nice French Aubusson Style Medieval Design Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Behold this exquisite French tapestry, meticulously crafted as a museum-tapestry design replica. This tapestry captures the essence of a renowned masterpiece, featuring a captivating...
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Mid-20th Century French Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

9'1"x12'4" Red Even Wear Vintage Persian Heriz Sheared Low 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

Pair of Large Twisted Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Wall Sconces
Located in Troy, NY
Large hand-forged twisted wrought iron wall sconces, timeless, bold and Stark appearance, exclusively designed for the Fortress, each sconce is individually hand-forged by local arti...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

Red Vintage Persian Heriz Design Rustic Look Clean Abrash 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

Vintage Gothic Black Wrought Iron Wall Hanging Candelabra Made in Mexico
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Gothic or Spanish Revival handmade solid wrought iron black painted candelabra wall hanging made in Mexico. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage ...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Gothic Carved Country Oak Hall Table The table is made in Oak
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Gothic Carved Country Oak Hall Table The table is made in Oak, it has a carved border at the top , very attractive turned and carved legs, and a mask of the green man at the centre T...
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19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

Large Medieval carved frieze - France, 14th-15th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Gothic Limestone frieze decorated with curly foliage North of France, 14th-15th century 59,8 x 15,6x 22 cm This French Gothic limestone frieze, adorned with curling foliage, stands ...
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Limestone

Ancient Byzantine Bronze Double-Sided Engraved Reliquary Cross, 9th-12th Century
Located in New York, NY
Fine engraved double-sided Byzantine bronze reliquary cross, 9th-12th Century AD Excellent original patina Composed of two parts hinged at the top an...
Category

15th Century and Earlier European Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Bronze

6'x8'7" Denim Blue, Pure Wool Hand Knotted, Finer Peshawar Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Denim Blue, Pure Wool Hand Knotted, Finer Peshawar with Intricate Geometric Motifs Maze Design Natural Dyes, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches ...
Category

2010s Afghan Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Early 16th Century Stone Carving - 'The Death of a Prelate'
Located in Basildon, 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

Gothic crowned Head - Île de France, 14th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Head of a crowned Virgin Île-de-France, first half of 14th century. H26 x 14 x 14 cm Provenance : - Private Collection, Paris France (1960) - Private Collection Tuscany, Italy (19...
Category

15th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Stone

3'x10' Colorful Sari Silk With Textured Wool The Lava Design Wide Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Colorful Sari Silk With Textured Wool The Lava Design Wide Runner Hand Knotted Oriental Rug. It has been woven for months and months in the cent...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Silk

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 Furniture

Materials

Oak

2'6"x11'6" Brown Berber Influence Geometric Pattern Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Coffee Brown, Moroccan Berber Influence with Geometric Pattern, Denser Weave, High Mountain Wool, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: ...
Category

2010s Afghan Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Very Rare Swiss or German Late Gothic early 16th century "Flachschnitz" Bench
Located in Troy, NY
Unique, decorative, charming bench, front and back panels with intricate and whimsical “flachschnitz” decoration, plain sides, lift top seat to reveal storage space. A very rare exa...
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16th Century Swiss Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Pine

Antique Persian Bakhtiar Good Condition Longer Shape Worn Down 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

1920s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

16th century sculpted oak Gothic panel, Belgium
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 16th century / wooden sculpted panel / oak / Gothic / Rustic / Antique A panel in oak wood enriched with Gothic graphic carvings. Hand carved in Belgium in the 16th centur...
Category

16th Century Belgian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

19th Century Anatomical Model of Dissected Wax Head Mounted on Framed Board
Located in London, GB
Antique Anatomical Model, Anatomical Wax Model, Antique Wax Head, Medical Antique, Anatomical Antique, Vintage Anatomical Model, Antique Cabinet of Curi...
Category

Late 19th Century German Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wood

French Gothic Oak Coffer Chest
Located in Queens, NY
French Gothic-style (19/20th Century) oak coffer chest on stand with tracery carved panels and a domed lid with iron strap work
Category

19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

French Gothic Style Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Gothic Style Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket. Made of cast iron as well as wrought iron.
Category

20th Century French Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Large Antique Ornate Solid Brass Fireplace Fender Towel Rack c1900s Stunning
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Antique Ornate Solid Brass Fireplace Fender Towel Rack c1900s Stunning. Towel Rack is: 3x40x8"h
Category

20th Century American Medieval Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Brown Old Geometric Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted 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

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Red Vintage Persian Heriz Sides Cleaned Soft Wool Hand Knotted Rustic Feel 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

Gothic Carved Oak Credence Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Gothic Carved Oak Credence Table A Charming piece known as a credence table as it has such an unusual shape with a single drawer, this and the side panels have a Celtic style carvin...
Category

Early 1900s Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

Red Hand Knotted Abrash Vintage Persian Heriz Sides and Ends Cleaned 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

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

2'8"x15'10" Midnight Blue Nain Design 250 KPSI Wool Hand Knotted XL Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Midnight Blue, Nain with Center Medallion Flower Design, 250 KPSI, Organic Wool, Hand Knotted, XL Runner Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Styl...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Witch's Chair – Handmade Carved Dark Wood Gothic Side Chair w/ Leather Seat
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...
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2010s American Medieval Furniture

Materials

Copper, Steel

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 Furniture

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Wood

Gothic Turned Wood Settee
Gothic Turned Wood Settee
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off

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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