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
18th Century Candlesticks Bronze with Birds
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful candlesticks made around the 18th century but could also be older.
Made of bronze, they have marvelous patina.
Category
18th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Saint Blaise, Carved, Polychrome and Gilded Wood, Castilian School, 14th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Sculpture "San Blas". Carved, polychrome and gilded wood. Castilian school, 14th century.
The figure stands, looking straight ahead with large, expressive ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Other
Arts and Crafts Folding Fire Guard, Spark Screen
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Folding Fire Guard, Spark Screen
The Fire guard is a stylish good quality piece with a “fleurs des lys decoration” at the centre
It has the added advantage that it ...
Category
1920s Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Long circa 1800 Gothic Style Oak Board Trunk from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This is an unusually long Gothic style trunk from France, measuring nearly 6.5 feet long. It is carved from thick oak planks, and it dates to circa 1800. The trunk has well carved characteristic Gothic ornamentation on all of the front panels, while the rest of the piece remains simple, except a small molding to the lid. The big oak panels are joined by dowel reinforced mortise and tenon construction.
The long single plank lid is attached by iron hinges and opens to reveal a large rectangular space which reveals how all the boards were assembled. There is also a latch and keyhole at the center. This rare trunk would be perfect at the foot of a king size bed, an accent piece under a tall tapestry...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique Gothic High Cupboard of the Galloping Queen Holland
Located in Milano, IT
Majestic Old Gothic sideboard of the galloping Queen Holland. The sideboard can also be classified as a tall cupboard . The sideboard is provenance from the very large auction house ...
Category
1890s Dutch Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wood
8'1"x8'1" Gray Hand Knotted Persian Influence Erased Design Silk-Wool Square Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Gray, Hand Knotted, Transitional Persian Influence Erased Medallion Design, Silk with Textured Wool, Oriental, Square Rug. It has been Knotted f...
Category
2010s Indian Medieval Furniture
Materials
Silk
$4,432 Sale Price
20% Off
Three Piece Alabaster Clock Garniture in the Form of a Neo-Gothic Cathedral
Located in London, GB
This exquisite three-piece alabaster clock garniture consists of a central clock with two flanking vases. The central clock is designed to resemble the shape of a neo-Gothic cathedra...
Category
19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Ormolu
1960s Iridescent Glass and Twisted Iron Candle Sconce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A 1960s candle sconce. Consists of a panel of iridescent glass framed by twisted iron. Seven fluted brass heads elevate to hold taper candles. Lovely patina throughout. Pair availabl...
Category
1960s Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
$450 Sale Price / item
40% Off
19th Century French Gothic Walnut Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Gothic Walnut Buffet is a refined expression of the style which is considered one of the oldest furniture styles from France, dating back to the mid-12th century....
Category
1880s French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th century, French Gothic style fire dogs made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks. They are in a good condition.
Category
18th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
10'1"x14' Orange, Pure Wool Hand Knotted, Modern Chiaroscuro Collection Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Orange, Thick and Plush Pure Wool Hand Knotted, Modern Chiaroscuro Collection, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the ce...
Category
2010s Indian Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
$2,202 Sale Price
25% Off
Gothic Style Free Standing Tall Fire Basket, Grate for Inglenook
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Gothic style free standing tall fire basket, Grate for Inglenook
This is a Quirky and decorative piece, it is blacksmith made with 2 large Ornamental Dragon’s Heads at each side,...
Category
Early 20th Century Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century French Forged Wrought Iron Coat Rack Signed Dated 1927
Located in Dallas, TX
This heavy antique wrought iron hall tree was forged in France, circa 1927. Standing on a wide tripod form supports ending in paw feet, the tall rack features a tall stem with turned...
Category
Early 20th Century French Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
French Gothic Stone Lion, 15th Century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
French Gothic Stone Lion. a reclining stone lion with shaped base, 15th Century. Found at St. Sulpice. Height: overall 7 in. x Width: 11 in. x Depth: 6 1/2 in.
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Stone
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
Neo Gothic Style Bronze Box, circa 1900
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Neo gothic style bronze box circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century French Medieval Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Gothic Virgin and Child with a Phylactery
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Virgin and Child is wearing clothes with a limited number of folds and showing a thickness characteristic of the Burgundy region. As a result of the presence in the region of th...
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Set of Four Ebonized Gothic Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of four ebonized Gothic side chairs. Label from Irving & Casson - A.H. Davenport, Co., Boston and New York.
Category
19th Century American Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wood
$18,000 / set
Beverley Minster Rare 14th Century Limestone Pinnacle
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A rare late 13th / early 14th century limestone pinnacle reclaimed from the East End of the south retro choir roof of Beverley Minster, Yorkshire, one of two we have for sale. Dating...
Category
15th Century and Earlier English Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Gothic Style Wrought Iron Candle holder/Torchere
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a tall wrought iron candle holder/torchere that ends in a tripod base. Each leg of this base is adorned with large scrolls that...
Category
20th Century Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
FOUR FINE FULLY RESTORED GOTHIC WINDSOR STEEPLE BACK BURR YEW & ELM ARMCHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine suite of four fully restored Burr Yew & Elm Vintage Gothic style Steeple back Windsor armchairs
Please note the d...
Category
20th Century English Medieval Furniture
Materials
Elm, Yew
$7,658 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique German Heraldic Stained Glass Window Hanging
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A 19th century antique German heraldic stained glass window hanging.
Since the early years of the Holy Roman Empire, the black eagle has ...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Lead
19th Century Cast Iron Medieval Style Fireback with Horizontal Lapping and Rings
Located in Dallas, TX
Cast in the 1800s in the Medieval style, this robust French iron fireback features thick horizontal, lapped plates that comprise the fireplace accessory. The fireback is roughly rect...
Category
19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
Rare 1920's Bronze lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and rare 1920's bronze lantern, the patina is so much nicer in person
Category
1920s American Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Bronze
6'x6' Hand Knotted Pink Broken Persian Medallion Wool and Pure Silk Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Hand Knotted Pink Broken Persian Medallion Design Wool and Pure Silk Oriental Round Rug. It has been Loomed for months and months in the centuri...
Category
2010s Indian Medieval Furniture
Materials
Silk
$3,044 Sale Price
20% Off
English Gothic Revival Oak Duet Stand
Located in Queens, NY
English Gothic Revival style (19th Cent) oak music (choir) duet stand with open tracery and finial top supported on a square pedestal stand.
Category
19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Oak
Austrian Gilt Bronze Crystal Centerpiece Oval Footed Bowl
Located in Toledo, OH
Crystal centerpiece bowl with gilt bronze edge and footed paw base, featuring figural goat and man fauns, cut crystal Dore, Austrian. Very good to excellent condition. Dimensions: 9"...
Category
20th Century Austrian Medieval Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Edging Setts, Circular Fountain, Parterre Herb Garden Fire Pit
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Edging Setts, Circular Fountain, Parterre Herb Garden Fire Pit
A real rarity, decorative Edging Setts forming a circle, there are 7 each of the curved and of the shell pieces
The se...
Category
Mid-20th Century Medieval Furniture
Materials
Concrete
1'8"x3'3" Graphite Blue Antique North West Persian Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Graphite Blue, Antique North West Persian, Worn Pile, Clean, No Holes, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Shabby Chic, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Mat, Oriental Rug
Primary material...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
$318 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Monumental Hand Carved Ornate Figural Walnut Commissioned Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Monumental Hand Carved Ornate Figural Walnut Commissioned Chateau Cabinet
An elaborate antique imported from France finely hand carved ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Marble
Large Pair of French Brass Andirons, Fire Dogs or Chenets
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large pair of French brass andirons, fire dogs or chenets
This is a Large globe shaped pair of Brass Andirons they are decorated with Gothic faces in the centre of the large scrol...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Forged Iron Fleur-de-Lys Torchere Sconce from France, circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
From France, this antique forged iron torchere style sconce has a large single fleur-de-lis at the top and a thick scroll at the bottom of it. The sconce’s stem is at an angle, held to the backplate by a twisted iron bar. There is a flame style glass...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century French Iron Sixty-Eight Bottle Wine Rack with Lock and Keys
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wine cellar or wet bar with this elegant antique bottle cabinet. Forged in France circa 1960, the wrought iron wine storage stands on small feet and features an arched top...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
$1,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Flemish 17th century Gothic carved oak table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Flemish 17th century carved oak table circa 1690.
We are pleased to offer this 17th century table which was often called a rent table.
Over-sailing solid oak top which has now been...
Category
Late 17th Century Belgian Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Oak
19th Century Gothic Brass Jardiniere with Shields
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Gothic Brass Jardiniere with Shields
This is a very old piece it is decorated with Lions and Shields and it has a Latin Motto inscribed on both sides which means ‘Virt...
Category
19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neo-Gothic antique three piece ormolu clock set
Located in London, GB
The central clock with dial to the center, displaying hours in individual plaques in Roman numerals and five minute intervals engraved into the ormolu case in Arabic numerals, the ca...
Category
19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
$16,410 / set
19th Century Cross
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century cross.
Nice XIX century cross in olive wood. Measures: 23x12 cm. In good condition.
Good condition.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Bronze
English Medieval Style Leaded Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique English medieval style leaded glass window circa 1850 in Tudor revival style depicting an armoured knight holding a banner beside a priest ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Lead
Antique Italian Gothic Crucifix in Bronze Casting, Sculpture from the Early 1900
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Gothic Crucifix Sculpture in Bronze Casting, Italy, Early 1900s
Majestic Gothic crucifix made in bronze casting at the beginning of the 20th century i...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Medieval Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Statue of Virgin Mary and Child , 19th Century
Located in Basildon, GB
A Pine Carving of Virgin and Child signed E. Lechner. Carved in 15th Century style, a high relief with a hollowed back and depicting the crowned Virgin standing on contrapose with lo...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wood, Pine
$2,735 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Oak
19th Century Trunk in Studded Leather and Solid Wood
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Chest, trunk of the 17th century in a medieval style, work of art craftsmanship. Solid wood structure covered with leather completed by a precision work with the decoration on the whole trunk made with nails. Very nice detail of carving at the feet in the form of paws. Bet vintage...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair Antique Heavily Carved Walnut Cherub North Wind Faces Arm Chairs New Uphols
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Antique Heavily Carved Walnut Cherub North Wind Faces Arm Chairs New Upholstery MINT!
Category
20th Century American Medieval Furniture
Materials
Brass
9'1"x11'9" Brown Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Soft Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Cedar Brown, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Soft Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inches
Style: T...
Category
2010s Afghan Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
$4,804 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Gothic Carved Oak Green Man Coal or Log Box
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Gothic carved oak green man coal or log box
This is an unusual design, the Purdonium is carved in the Gothic Oak Style, with a geometric panel on the top and the handle on the fall front is carved with the face of the Green Man with a huge shell...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Oak
2'6"x9'7" Millennium Blue, Afghan Peshawar, Hand Knotted, Wool, Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Millennium Blue, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise, Hand Knotted, Vegetable Dyes, 100% Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.2...
Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.2...
Category
2010s Afghan Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
$981 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Persian Serab Runner Full Pile 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
1920s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
$3,347 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Caucasian Wide Runner High KPSI, Good Cond, Hand Knotted Brown 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 Azerbaijani Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
$5,343 Sale Price
25% Off
Set of 2 wood and brass torcheres, Netherlands 1950s
Located in ECHT, NL
Set of 2 floor standing candle holders. Made from wood and brass. They came from a monastery in Oirschot Netherlands
The bases are made ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Medieval Furniture
Materials
Brass
$860 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Large Spanish Gothic Brutalist Carved Walnut Chest
Located in KEW, AU
Introducing our exquisite Northern Spanish Antique Walnut Cabinet, a timeless masterpiece that effortlessly blends Old-World craftsmanship with the rich beauty of solid walnut. Craft...
Category
Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Italian Medieval Romanesque Carved Marble Capital Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Rare and beautiful small medieval treasure.
Hand carved Romanesque marble capital,
Italy, circa 1250-1400.
Weathered, small losses.
More photo's avai...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Marble
$1,140 Sale Price
45% Off
17th Century Furniture Important Supposedly from Northern Italy, Antique Art.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
17th century furniture important supposedly from northern Italy, great decoration, carved walnut on all faces. Measures: H 2m53, W 1.76m, W 69cm.
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wood
7'1"x10'8" Fire Brick Red, New Persian Sarouk Mir Pure Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Fire Brick Red, New Persian Sarouk Mir with Small Repetitive Boteh Design, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inches
Style: Tr...
Category
2010s Persian Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
$1,170 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair of Antique Stained Glass Panels of Medieval Soldiers
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair antique stained glass panels of medieval soldiers. Dating to circa 1780, these stained glass panels have stood the test of time; each one showcases precision, detail and good ...
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Lead
Wonderful Vintage French screen printed by hand Tapestry « departure to hunt »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of this mid-century French screen-printed by hand tapestry featuring the exquisite design of «Departure for falcon hunting on horseback”
This tapestry, a repli...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Linen
Pair of Vintage Etruscan Bronze Statuette Table Lamps
Located in North Miami, FL
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
19th Century Bleached Oak Gothic Mirror
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Decorative 19th Century bleached oak Gothic mirror.
With original bevelled mirror plate.
Category
19th Century Belgian Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Oak
Early 20th Century French Gothic Forged Iron Four-Light Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique fixture was crafted in southern France, circa 1920. The Gothic candelabra lamp stands on a twisted, forged stem with three curve...
Category
Early 20th Century French Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
$1,280 Sale Price
20% Off
NYC Architectural Element circa Turn of the Century Plaster Face
Located in Newfoundland, PA
NYC Architectural Element Circa Turn of the Century. A stunning example of the beauty of NYC Architectural design. Depicted is a Plaster Face of a person ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Medieval Furniture
Materials
Plaster
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.