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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
Nice French Aubusson Style Medieval Design jacquard 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...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Craven Dunnill & Co 6-inch Encaustic Lion Tile on Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A late 19th century encaustic floor tile by Craven Dunhill and Co (stamped) depicting four passant lions in deep red and buff tones. This 6-inch tile includes a bespoke steel stand a...
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Steel

French Gothic Style Firedogs or Andirons
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Gothic style fire dogs made of cast iron. With spit hooks to grill food and a cup to keep drinks or soup warm. This type of andirons are also called cupdogs. 20th century. T...
Category

20th Century French Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

2'7"x6' Green Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pickle Green, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Vegetable Dyes, Hand Knotted, Soft Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches...
Category

2010s Afghan Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Pretty Vintage wide French screen printed Tapestry by hand.  «
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of this mid-century French screen printed tapestry by hand featuring the exquisite design of the renowned medieval museum tapestry, “falcon hunting” or (Medieva...
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Mid-20th Century French Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Linen

12'4"x18'1" Ivory, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted Moroccan Berber Oversized Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Ivory, Natural Dyes Pure Wool, Hand Knotted Ben Ourain Moroccan Berber Shilhah Design, Oversized Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Tradi...
Category

2010s Afghan Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

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

Vintage Gothic Hand Carved Side Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage Boho side chairs. Hand carved cherubs with beautiful gold leaf detail. Frosted blue velvet seats with a contrasting metallic back. Acquired from a Palm Be...
Category

Late 20th Century North American Medieval Furniture

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Victorian Gothic Style Pine & York Stone Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An unusual mid-19th century Victorian pine fire surround with natural York stone foot blocks and slips. Providing a complementary contrast of materials, this antique fireplace has a ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Stone

Heavy Folding Wrought Iron Fire Guard for Inglenook Fireplace
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Heavy folding wrought iron fire guard for inglenook fireplace This is a heavy folding fireguard, it would suit a traditional Inglenook fireplace or ...
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Early 20th Century Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

4'1"x12' Jet Black, Organic Wool, Afghan Peshawar Hand Knotted, Wide Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Jet Black, Vegetable Dyes, Organic Wool, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise, Hand Knotted, Wide Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches S...
Category

2010s Afghan Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Large Gothic chest strongbox
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A verry rare and quite large Gothic chest in untouched condition. Strongbox like these where made for the safekeeping of money, important documents and pr...
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16th Century Italian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

9'9"x9'9" Gray Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Hand Knotted All Wool Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Spanish Gray, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Soft and Velvety Wool, Veggie Dyes, Round, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0....
Category

2010s Afghan Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Pair Of Antique Cornelius Gilt Bronze And Crystal Three Arm Candelabra
Located in New Orleans, LA
An exquisite, period pair of antique Cornelius and Company gilt bronze three arm candlesticks, Philadelphia, circa 1840, having been electrified ...
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1840s American Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Bronze

French Gothic Wrought Iron Manor House Fire Tool Companion Set
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Gothic wrought iron manor house fire tool companion set The stand is very large and heavy, it dates from the early 19th century and comes from a Brittany Manor House Thi...
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large English Stone Fireplace in the Gothic Manner
Located in London, GB
A large English stone fireplace in the Gothic manner. The arched frieze with carved spandrels, the jambs with moulding to inside edge. Finished with a light grey, rustic paint effect...
Category

19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Stone

20th Century German 'John the Baptist' Fireback in Gothic Style
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Large 20th century German Gothic Style fireback with a religious theme. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no ext...
Category

20th Century German Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

19th Century Arts and Crafts Brass Planter
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Arts and Crafts brass planter This is a good quality brass piece, it is hand beaten, the brass has a very dark patina, it almost ...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Brass

4 Doors Cupboard or Wardrobe Gothic Period in Oak, 15th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
exceptional and very rare Gothic 4 doors buffet or wardrobe in oak, 15th century period from the north of France. This rare gothic piece open with 4 stylized plant decoration door, each with its original entrance, lockand hinges each in their original condition. The sides of the cupboard have carved pannels typical of gothic style furniture...
Category

15th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

Pair of 19th Century French Bronze Candelabras
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th Century French Bronze Candelabras with claw feet on black marble base.
Category

19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Bronze

8'1"x10'1" Gray Willow Cypress Tree Design Silk with Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Beige, Silk With Textured Wool Hand Knotted, Willow And Cypress Tree Design, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the cent...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Silk

3'8"x11'4" Cloud Gray Tribal Village Anatolian Design Wide Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Anatolian Village Inspired, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving crafts...
Category

2010s Afghan Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

16th Century German Gothic Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
16th century German Gothic fireback from the early days of casting firebacks. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upo...
Category

16th Century German Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique European Forged Wrought Iron Floor Standing Candle Holder Candelabra
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent large antique European forged iron seventeen light candelabrum. Dating from the 18th to early 19th century, Continental Europe, most likely Spanish, most impressive monumental size, made long before the advent of electricity, this finely crafted hand forged black wrought iron floor lamp...
Category

18th Century European Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Gothic Style Hob Grate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A Victorian era Gothic style hob grate dating from circa 1830 and unusually decorated with castellations and quatrefoils. Finished in black graphite polish, this antique cast iron hob grate...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Metal, Iron

XIII Century Italian Granite Fountain Mouth
Located in Encinitas, CA
Italian antique fountain spout carved from a solid granite block from the 13th century with a zoomorphic appearance in the shape of a fish's head.
Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Granite

4'x6' Parchment White Lori Buft Gabbeh Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Hand Knotted Lori Buft Gabbeh, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmanship techniques by ...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

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

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

Hand Forged French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th Century French Gothic Period andirons made of hand forged wrought iron. With cups to keep drinks or soup warm. Also with spit hooks at different heights for grilling food. The ...
Category

17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

17th Century German 'Lot and Daughters' Stove Plate / Backsplash, Gothic Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Gothic Period German stove plate depicting Lot and his daughters. The stove plate is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it ...
Category

17th Century German Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pretty Vintage French screen printed medieval design Tapestry «unicorn hunt»
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of this mid-century French Aubusson style tapestry made with wool and cotton , by screen printing method by hand, featuring the exquisite design of the renowned medieval museum tapestry, « The Unicorn is Assailed. From the Unicorn Hunt Tapestries...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

1'10"x3'2" Red Antique Persian Senneh Even Wear Clean Hand Knotted Wool Mat Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Scarlet Sage Red, Antique Persian Senneh, Even Wear, Clean, Good Condition, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Mat, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Sty...
Category

1910s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

8'7"x12' Intel Blue Bidjar Garus Design Hand Knotted Wool Aryana Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Fine Aryana Bidjar Garus Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving c...
Category

2010s Afghan Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

One Pair of Lime Painted Gothic Lanterns
Located in Washington, DC
One pair of very unusual pine lime painted wooden gothic lanterns glass to either side and the bottom.
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

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

German Vintage Wrought Iron Bottle Cradle Pourer, 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
This beautiful bottle holder/bottle pourer in Medieval style was made in Germany circa the 1970s by the company Asbach. The wrought iron stand holds a bo...
Category

1970s German Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Gothic style linenfold Caquetoire Armchair
Located in Troy, NY
The linear design, understated decoration of the linen-fold back panel and comfortable proportion give this chair a timeless look.
Category

19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

2'6"x18' Brown, Hand Knotted, Transitional Sarouk, Silk with Wool XL Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Gold Brown, Hand Knotted, Transitional Sarouk, Silk with Textured Wool, XL Runner Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Silk

6'1"x6'1" Green Peshawar Birds of Paradise Design Wool Hand Knotted Square Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Celadon Green, Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Vegetable Dyes, Hand Knotted, Soft Wool, Square, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inche...
Category

2010s Afghan Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

2'9"x3'9" Coffee Brown Vintage Afghan Baluch Abrash Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Coffee Brown, Vintage Afghan Baluch with Distinct Abrash, Natural Colors, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Trad...
Category

1960s Afghan Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

2'8"x9'10" Salsa Red Vintage Northwest Persian 100% Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Salsa Red, Vintage Northwest Persian with Serrated Leaf Design, Shaved Low, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary ma...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

8'10"x12' Ash Gray Arabesque Motif Tone on Tone Hand Knotted Silk Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Ash Gray, Arabesque Motif, Pure silk Tone on Tone Hand Knotted Oriental Rug Primary materials: Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Traditional Primary color: Ivory Second...
Category

2010s Indian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Silk

Set of 5 Antique Ecclesiastical Carved Panels
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of 5 antique Ecclesiastical style carved panels. These tracery panels of Pugin style make for decorative wall art or, once glazed, elaborate windows in a period property or mod...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wood, Pine

Early 20 Century Venetian Art Glass Rummer
Located in Den Haag, NL
Original Early 20th Century Italian Design Intricate Art Glass Vase in pale green glass. Made in Italy, Murano region, early 20th century. Beautiful pale green glass, hand blown, han...
Category

1920s Italian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mantel Clock with Chivalric Scenes
Located in London, GB
This beautiful porcelain mantel clock is designed in the shape of a shield which is propped up on a gilt bronze (ormolu) easel support, composed of two shields and a staff topped by ...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Vintage Gothic Style Wrought Iron Scrolling Base Round Glass Top Center Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gothic Style Wrought Iron Scrolling Base Round Glass Top Center Table. Item features an ornate wrought iron scrolling gothic style base, round glass top, quality craftsmanshi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

18th Century Horseshoe Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th Century Horseshoe Andirons, Firedogs, made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Gothic. The condition is good.
Category

18th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Neo Gothic Style Oak Bench, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Neo Gothic style oak bench, circa 1950.      
Category

1950s European Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

2'8"x9'6" Silver Gray, Extra Soft Wool, Hand Knotted Afghan Peshawar Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Silver Gray, Natural Dyes Extra Soft Wool, Hand Knotted Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise, Runner Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for mon...
Category

2010s Afghan Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Very Large Gothic Gilt Church Chandelier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very Large Gothic Gilt Church Chandelier This amazing piece has come from a private chapel, it is made in Iron and is decorated with oak leaves and acorns, the chandelier has 6 Arms ...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Gothic American Iron Hall Lantern, Circa 1900-1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Gothic American iron hall lantern, Circa 1900-1910.
Category

Early 20th Century American Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of Medieval Style Jeweled Lamps, France, circa 1930s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Fabulous and whimsical pair of lamps with three lights each. They are made of beechwood, painted gold, with geometric patterning, and are decorated with coloured cut-glass cabochons....
Category

Early 20th Century French Medieval Furniture

Materials

Glass, Beech

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

Mid 19th Century Gothic Style Antique Steel Firegrate
Located in London, GB
A mid 19th century (circa 1860) Gothic style steel firegrate. The horseshoe shaped dogs with scrolls and foliage surmounted by brass enrichment and knolled shaped finials. The cast f...
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Steel

Danish Cast Iron and Bronze Jewelry Box or Dresser Box, Circa 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful casket form cast iron and bronze dresser box, jewelry box, cigar box, or decorative box with interior cedar lining. The front depicts a scene from the 1219 Battle of Lynd...
Category

1940s Danish Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Iron

9'4"x12'10" Black Hand Knotted Moroccan Weave Geometric Design Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Jade Black, Hand Knotted, Moroccan Weave with Geometric and Ethnic Design, Soft Wool, Tone on Tone, Textured Pile, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 I...
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2010s Afghan Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Nice Vintage Kalamkar Ispahan
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful midcentury hand painted kalamkar with a nice design of Safavid period and beautiful colors, hand painted on cotton foundation.
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Nice Vintage Kalamkar Ispahan
Nice Vintage Kalamkar Ispahan
$858 Sale Price
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Craven Dunnill & Co 6-inch Encaustic Crown Tile on Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A late 19th century encaustic floor tile by Craven Dunhill and Co (stamped) depicting a neo-medieval crown in deep red and buff tones. This 6-inch tile in...
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Steel

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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