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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
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...
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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

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

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

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...
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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...
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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...
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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

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

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

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

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

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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...
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15th Century and Earlier European Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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.
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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...
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Stone

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

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
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1950s European Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

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

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...
Category

16th Century Swiss Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Pine

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

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

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

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...
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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

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...
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Early 1900s Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

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

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

Pair of Forged Wrought Iron Andirons, French, 19th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rack and pinions andirons are made of forged wrought iron. They are French, from 19th century.
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1880s French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

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...
Category

2010s American Medieval Furniture

Materials

Copper, Steel

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

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 Style Antique Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An excellent condition and finely made late 19th century medieval style stained glass window depicting the Hunt of St. Eustace from the workshop of German stained glass artist, Franz Xaver Zettler (1841-1916). Inscribed ‘Zettler Muenchen’ (translated Zettler Munich), this spectacular antique stained...
Category

Late 19th Century German Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Lead

Vintage French Gothic Wrought Iron "Serviteur" Fireplace Tool Set, Five Pieces
Located in Dallas, TX
This vintage French Gothic fireplace tool set, known as a Serviteur, was crafted in wrought iron during the mid-20th century. Substantial in both scale and weight at 46 pounds, the s...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th Century Oak Wainscot Hall Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
17th Century Oak Wainscot hall chair This Handsome Chair, has a magnificent patina, the solid plank seat has a little carving to the front border, the back is carved with a large ...
Category

17th Century Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

8'10"x12'1" Ivory Bijar Garus Spacious Persian Design Wool-Silk Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Papyrus White, Bijar Garus Spacious Persian Design with Soft Colors, Wool & Silk, Hand Knotted, Natural Dyes, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Mocha Brown Vintage Persian Serab Clean Hand Knotted Pure 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

Carved Oak Open Bookcase.
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Carved Oak Open Bookcase. The bookcase is good quality, with attractive carving on the front It is in good original condition, the shelves are fixed and it stands on bracket feet ...
Category

19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

Taupe Worn Down Bohemian Vintage Persian Lilahan 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

2'9"x14' Blue, Nain Design, 250 KPSI, Natural Wool Hand Knotted XL Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Beau Blue, Nain with Center Medallion Flower Design, 250 KPSI, Natural Wool, Hand Knotted, XL Runner Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: T...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

15th Century Corpus Christi Wood Sculpture
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare late 15th century or early 16th century Gothic Corpus Christi wood sculpture. Probably North German or South Sweden. This large Christ sculpture...
Category

15th Century and Earlier German Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wood

9'1"x12'6" Grey Natural Colors Peshawar with Mahal Design Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Cloud Grey, Natural Colors, Peshawar with Persian Mahal All Over Design, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Tran...
Category

2010s Afghan Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

18th Century Spanish Carved Chestnut and Copper "Brasero" on Barley Twist Legs
Located in Dallas, TX
This unique, interesting fruit wood "Brasero" table was crafted in Spain, circa 1780. Round in shape, the antique table stands on four chestnut barley twist legs, and is dressed with...
Category

Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Brass, Copper

Ivory Tribal Weaving Vintage Persian Karajeh 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

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

16th Century English Tapestry
Located in LYON, FR
Very rare 16th Century English tapestry. Hand made my candle light over 300 years ago. Recently professionally cleaned and in good condition. Sources in Lyon France Any questions p...
Category

16th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Gothic oak sculpted panel from the 16th century, 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

Pair of Neo-Gothic Bronze Candlesticks, Done in the Manner of A. W. N. Pugin
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A pair of neo-gothic bronze candlesticks in the manner of Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, finely cast in form of a gothic cluster column on ...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Beige, Antique European Donegal, Excellent 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

Early 1900s Persian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Hand Knotted Pink Antique Turkish Sivas Worn and Distressed, 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

1890s Turkish Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

7'10"x10' THE LOST BRANCHES Silk with Textured Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind THE LOST BRANCHES, Silk with Textured Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug. It has been woven for months and months in the centuries-old Persian weavi...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Silk

Arts & Crafts Gothic Cast Iron Spiral Scrollwork Fireplace Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arts & Crafts Gothic Cast Iron Spiral Scrollwork Fireplace Andirons - a Pair. Item features swing out arm/pot holders, ornate scrolling frame, spiral form body, cast iron constructio...
Category

19th Century Unknown Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

English 19th century Gothic Style Oak Food or Aumbry Cabinet
Located in Troy, NY
Decorative English Oak "Food" or Aumbry Cabinet inspired by 16th Century examples, but of 19th Century manufacture. (See Victor Chinnery, Oak Furniture, the British Tradition...
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16th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

Large wall lamp with sword, 1950's
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A large wall lamp with a metal sword in wrought iron is a unique and original choice for a home. This lamp has a beautiful design that creates a medieval atmosphere. The sword is ma...
Category

1950s French Vintage 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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