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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
Antique Gothic Bronze Wall Hanging Altar Door Tabernacle with Chalice (B)
Antique Gothic Bronze Wall Hanging Altar Door Tabernacle with Chalice (B)

Antique Gothic Bronze Wall Hanging Altar Door Tabernacle with Chalice (B)

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Gothic Bronze Wall Hanging Altar Door Tabernacle with Chalice (B). Item features heavy solid brass/bronze construction, chalice and rays of light cast design, very nice vinta...

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Late 19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Italian Gothic style Decorative Boxe or Small Trunk
Early 20th Century Italian Gothic style Decorative Boxe or Small Trunk

Early 20th Century Italian Gothic style Decorative Boxe or Small Trunk

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

We present this beautiful and rare small trunk made in the early 20th century. Made entirely of iron with brass decorations, this trunk has a Gothic-inspired design. A unique decora...

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Early 20th Century Italian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

18th Century Verdure Tapestry Fragment Cushion
18th Century Verdure Tapestry Fragment Cushion

18th Century Verdure Tapestry Fragment Cushion

Located in London, GB

A fragment of 18th Century hand stitched verdure needlework made as a cushion cover. Wonderfully muted, time-softened palette that only age can produce — mossy greens, lichen, faded...

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18th Century Belgian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool, Linen

3'x4'10" Pictorial Afghan Baluch with Cars and Buildings Wool Hand Knotted Rug
3'x4'10" Pictorial Afghan Baluch with Cars and Buildings Wool Hand Knotted Rug

3'x4'10" Pictorial Afghan Baluch with Cars and Buildings Wool Hand Knotted Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Pictorial Afghan Baluch with Cars and Buildings Natural Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug. It has been woven for months and months in the centuries...

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2010s Pakistani Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

4'10"x7'1" Gray Bijar Garus Design Turkish Knot Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug
4'10"x7'1" Gray Bijar Garus Design Turkish Knot Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug

4'10"x7'1" Gray Bijar Garus Design Turkish Knot Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Spanish Gray, Bijar Garus Design, Turkish Knot, Hand Knotted, Zero Pile, Sheared Low, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Tradi...

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2010s Afghan Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Monumental Gothic Revival Oak Cabinet, Early 20th Century
Monumental Gothic Revival Oak Cabinet, Early 20th Century

Monumental Gothic Revival Oak Cabinet, Early 20th Century

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Impressive monumental oak cabinet standing approximately 2 meters high, richly carved in the Gothic Revival taste. The cabinet features elaborate architectural carving throughout, i...

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1890s Spanish Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Frankenstein by Mary W. Shelley, Grosset & Dunlap Photoplay Edition, 1931
Frankenstein by Mary W. Shelley, Grosset & Dunlap Photoplay Edition, 1931

Frankenstein by Mary W. Shelley, Grosset & Dunlap Photoplay Edition, 1931

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Shelley, Mary. Frankenstein; or The Modern Prometheus. New York: Grosset & Dunlap, [1931]. Photoplay edition. 8vo. In original red cloth boards, with black titles to front and s...

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1930s American Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Paper

Beige Antique Persian Kerman with Areas of Wear, Distressed, Clean, Wool Rug
Beige Antique Persian Kerman with Areas of Wear, Distressed, Clean, Wool Rug

Beige Antique Persian Kerman with Areas of Wear, Distressed, Clean, 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...

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1920s Pakistani Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Red Antique Persian Karajeh Heriz Pure Wool Hand Knotted Clean Oversized Rug
Red Antique Persian Karajeh Heriz Pure Wool Hand Knotted Clean Oversized Rug

Red Antique Persian Karajeh Heriz Pure Wool Hand Knotted Clean Oversized 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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1920s Pakistani Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

19th Century Tall Bookcase Display Cabinet from Portugal
19th Century Tall Bookcase Display Cabinet from Portugal

19th Century Tall Bookcase Display Cabinet from Portugal

Located in Round Top, TX

19th century 8' tall bookcase or display cabinet crafted in hardwood, likely chestnut. The upper cabinet has glass paned doors, and much of the glass appears to be old. Gothic style ...

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Mid-19th Century Portuguese Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Chestnut, Paint

Shaped Post-Medieval Stained Glass Panel
Shaped Post-Medieval Stained Glass Panel

Shaped Post-Medieval Stained Glass Panel

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A late 19th century flower-shaped stained glass panel with a medieval style design dating from circa 1880. It’s unusual shape and vibrant colours will make an instant feature in any ...

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19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Lead

Antique Gothic Rare Illuminated Antiphonal Leaves on Vellum, Italy 14th-15th C.
Antique Gothic Rare Illuminated Antiphonal Leaves on Vellum, Italy 14th-15th C.

Antique Gothic Rare Illuminated Antiphonal Leaves on Vellum, Italy 14th-15th C.

Located in Doha, QA

A refined and visually compelling collection of two large-format illuminated from both sides manuscript leaves on vellum, originating from Italian choir books of the late 14th to early 15th century. These leaves, once part of monumental liturgical codices used for communal singing, exemplify the artistry and devotional culture of the medieval church. Each leaf is executed in bold Gothic script with square Gregorian notation on red staves, designed for legibility at a distance. The collection includes examples from a Psalter and Antiphonal, encompassing both textual and musical elements of the liturgy. The group is distinguished by its range of illumination, from finely ornamented initials in red and blue with delicate penwork flourishing, to a more elaborate historiated composition depicting the Adoration of the Magi, rendered in vivid pigments with gold accents and intricate vine borders. This figurative leaf reflects a higher level of artistic sophistication and devotional narrative, typical of important ecclesiastical commissions. Texts include passages from the Psalms (notably Psalm 26, “Dominus illuminatio mea”) and chants associated with major liturgical moments such as Epiphany and the Office of the Dead. The musical leaves preserve the rhythmic structure of Gregorian chant, with neumatic notation carefully aligned to the text. Executed on fine animal (sheep) skin (vellum), the leaves display the natural undulation and patina characteristic of medieval parchment...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Animal Skin

Gothic Revival Oak Side Table
Gothic Revival Oak Side Table

Gothic Revival Oak Side Table

$3,480Sale Price|20% Off

Gothic Revival Oak Side Table

Located in Woodbury, CT

Gothic Revival carved oak table with rectangular shaped top featuring gadroon edge. Single fitted drawer. Table stands on barley twist turned legs with barley twist center stretch...

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19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

Original Antique Illuminated Print of The Virgin Mary. C.1880
Original Antique Illuminated Print of The Virgin Mary. C.1880

Original Antique Illuminated Print of The Virgin Mary. C.1880

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful print of The Virgin Mary Illuminated Chromolithograph Published circa 1880 Unframed. Free shipping The measurement is the paper size

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1880s English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Paper

Spanish Alms Box / Wall Decoration with Carved Saints Detail, 18th Century
Spanish Alms Box / Wall Decoration with Carved Saints Detail, 18th Century

Spanish Alms Box / Wall Decoration with Carved Saints Detail, 18th Century

Located in Barcelona, ES

Carved wood hand painted donation / offering ALM Box, Spain, 18th century. Polychromed carved wood church collection offering donation money box as wall decoration. This alms box is made of pine wood painted in shades of blue and gray with carved saint figures onamentations decorating the top. Wall hanging collection / donation money box. Originally used to collect donations at Christian churches/chapels. Interesting to be used as key box or key cabinet or as wall decoration Rare find. Provenance: Private collection. No key avaliable. Overall Measures: Saints Box: 33 cm H x 37 cm W x 14 cm D Poor...

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18th Century Spanish Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wood, Pine

Gothic wrought iron candelabra style floor lamp
Gothic wrought iron candelabra style floor lamp

Gothic wrought iron candelabra style floor lamp

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Gothic wrought iron candelabra style floor lamp.

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1940s Spanish Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Late 19th Century French Gothic style Walnut Cigar cabinet
Late 19th Century French Gothic style Walnut Cigar cabinet

Late 19th Century French Gothic style Walnut Cigar cabinet

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Elegant 19th-century French cigar cabinet in the Gothic style. This beautifully crafted piece features a tambour roll-top door that opens to reveal compartments for cigars and two sm...

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1880s French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Brass

Georgian Architectural Model
Georgian Architectural Model

Georgian Architectural Model

Located in Greenwich, CT

Very fine English early 19th century mahogany architectural model of a church, the multiple steeples flanking a faux carved slate shingled room, wh...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Antique Gothic Revival Bronze 12 Candle Chandelier with Gargoyle Sculptures
Rare Antique Gothic Revival Bronze 12 Candle Chandelier with Gargoyle Sculptures

Rare Antique Gothic Revival Bronze 12 Candle Chandelier with Gargoyle Sculptures

Located in Lisse, NL

Unique and stunning 19th century copy of a 16th century Gothic art chandelier. With another year of selling rare and beautiful antiques almost over, we are proud to offer you one of...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Rare Monumental Italian Carved Carrara Marble Model of a Cathedral
Rare Monumental Italian Carved Carrara Marble Model of a Cathedral

Rare Monumental Italian Carved Carrara Marble Model of a Cathedral

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Rare and Monumental Italian Carved Carrara Marble Model of a Cathedral, Rome, 19th century, circa 1840. Possibly a representation of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence Italy. The Italian Renaissance is renowned for its magnificent works of art and architecture, which are admired to this day for their grandeur and intricate details. Among the most impressive examples of this era are the rare and monumental carved Carrara marble models of cathedrals...

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19th Century Italian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble

5'x6'5" Red Afghan Khamyab with Bokara Design Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug
5'x6'5" Red Afghan Khamyab with Bokara Design Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug

5'x6'5" Red Afghan Khamyab with Bokara Design Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Scarlet Red, Afghan Khamyab with Khoja Roshni Bokara Small Repetitive Design, Hand Knotted, Soft and Velvety Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 I...

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2010s Afghan Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

17th Century Two-Toned French Walnut Wood Gothic Trunk
17th Century Two-Toned French Walnut Wood Gothic Trunk

17th Century Two-Toned French Walnut Wood Gothic Trunk

Located in Dallas, TX

Hand-carved in the 1600s, this Gothic-style French trunk has a highly unique two-tone appearance. A partial stripping of the walnut wood has accentuated the elaborate arcading and bl...

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17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vintage Salt Glazed Chimney Cap
Vintage Salt Glazed Chimney Cap

Vintage Salt Glazed Chimney Cap

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exceptional 19th-century chimney pot is a magnificent find for collectors of architectural salvage and garden antiquities. Expertly crafted from durable terracotta, the piece fe...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Edward F. Caldwell Gothic Style Jeweled Champleve Enamel Antique Folio Cover
Edward F. Caldwell Gothic Style Jeweled Champleve Enamel Antique Folio Cover

Edward F. Caldwell Gothic Style Jeweled Champleve Enamel Antique Folio Cover

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A very rare, fine large Edward F. Caldwell jeweled champleve enamel folio cover in the High Gothic Style. The central panel depicting a King on a white horse holding a large orb with a snake symbol, surrounded by exquisitely detailed Gothic heraldic elements and jeweled embellishments. Burgundy velvet lined interior, retaining original leather backing and spine, wear commensurate with age, ideal for a museum or private collection. Measurements: 13.63 inches high, 11 inches wide, 1 inch deep Condition: the enamel panel is in excellent condition, age appropriate wear to velvet, leather and interior pages. Please note, the enamel panel may be removed and mounted on a modern folio if desired. This piece may be framed or displayed as a decorative panel on a stand Edward F. Caldwell & Co was established in 1895 in New York City at 31 East 17th Street and quickly became one of the premier designers and manufacturers of fine lighting and decorative objects. Their commissions included J.P. Morgan's residence, Saint Patrick's Cathedral, Vanderbilt Mansion, Henry Clay Frick residence, Harvard Club...

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Early 20th Century American Medieval Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Impressive 1950s Large Cast Iron Gothic Devil Door Knocker from India
Impressive 1950s Large Cast Iron Gothic Devil Door Knocker from India

Impressive 1950s Large Cast Iron Gothic Devil Door Knocker from India

Located in Den Haag, NL

Large Cast Iron Gothic Devil Door knocker. Very impressive Black devils face .scary Great expression on its face . .

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1950s Indian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

2'5"x6' Red Afghan Andkhoy with Tribal Motif Soft Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
2'5"x6' Red Afghan Andkhoy with Tribal Motif Soft Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug

2'5"x6' Red Afghan Andkhoy with Tribal Motif Soft Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Crimson Red, Afghan Andkhoy with Geometric Motif, Soft and Velvety Wool, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Traditi...

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2010s Afghan Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

9'7"x13'3" Ivory Vintage Persian Nain Hand Knotted Wool & Silk Oriental Rug
9'7"x13'3" Ivory Vintage Persian Nain Hand Knotted Wool & Silk Oriental Rug

9'7"x13'3" Ivory Vintage Persian Nain Hand Knotted Wool & Silk Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Linen White, Vintage Persian Nain with Flower Medallion, Sheared Low, Wool & Silk, Clean, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Very Good Condition, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Prima...

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1950s Turkish Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Vivid Orange Overdyed Old Persian Tabriz Barjasta Design Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Vivid Orange Overdyed Old Persian Tabriz Barjasta Design Wool Hand Knotted Rug

Vivid Orange Overdyed Old Persian Tabriz Barjasta Design 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 Pakistani Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp, Cast Technique, 12th/13th Century
Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp, Cast Technique, 12th/13th Century

Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp, Cast Technique, 12th/13th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp, 12th/13th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Description: A 12/13th-century Seljuk bronze oil lamp is an antique from the Seljuk Empire, k...

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15th Century and Earlier Central Asian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Bronze

1970s Stanley Arch Gothic Armoire Wood Iron Wardrobe Cabinet
1970s Stanley Arch Gothic Armoire Wood Iron Wardrobe Cabinet

1970s Stanley Arch Gothic Armoire Wood Iron Wardrobe Cabinet

By Stanley

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1970s with this exquisite arch gothic armoire cabinet with interior mirror. The ultra rare cabinet exudes an air of luxury and ...

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1980s American Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

2'8"x9'9" Misty Gray Bijar Garus Design Wool Hand Knotted Runner Oriental Rug
2'8"x9'9" Misty Gray Bijar Garus Design Wool Hand Knotted Runner Oriental Rug

2'8"x9'9" Misty Gray Bijar Garus Design Wool Hand Knotted Runner Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Misty Gray, Bijar Garus Design, High Mountain Wool, Aryana Grade, Hand Knotted, Soft Pile, Vegetable Dyes, Densely Woven, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile ...

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2010s Afghan Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

French Gothic Style Carved Oak Chayère Throne Chair, 19th Century
French Gothic Style Carved Oak Chayère Throne Chair, 19th Century

French Gothic Style Carved Oak Chayère Throne Chair, 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… A French chayère throne chair, hand-carved in the late 1800s, using older Gothic-style panels. Multiple panels of Gothic tracery and linenfold were in...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Large (46 Inch) Mid-Century Medieval Heraldic Knight Coat of Arms Wall Sculpture
Large (46 Inch) Mid-Century Medieval Heraldic Knight Coat of Arms Wall Sculpture

Large (46 Inch) Mid-Century Medieval Heraldic Knight Coat of Arms Wall Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Large (46 by 25 by 4 inch) mid-century (1980s to 1970s) heraldic wall sculpture in the Anglo-Saxon medieval style depicting a knight's breastplate, battle axe, sword and arrow quiver...

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Mid-20th Century Medieval Furniture

Materials

Composition

Antique Extremely Rare Large 1301 Antiphonal Abbey Book Binding, C14 Certified
Antique Extremely Rare Large 1301 Antiphonal Abbey Book Binding, C14 Certified

Antique Extremely Rare Large 1301 Antiphonal Abbey Book Binding, C14 Certified

Located in Doha, QA

Monumental Medieval Antiphonal Book Binding with Illuminated Leaves Austria, 1300s- possible St.Peter Abbey, Salzburg Austria, oldest monastery in the German speaking world (founded ...

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15th Century and Earlier Austrian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

Red Antique Persian Serapi Heriz Wool Hand Knotted Even Wear Rug 11'3"x15'3"
Red Antique Persian Serapi Heriz Wool Hand Knotted Even Wear Rug 11'3"x15'3"

Red Antique Persian Serapi Heriz Wool Hand Knotted Even Wear Rug 11'3"x15'3"

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 Pakistani Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Original Gothic Style 1860 Candlesticks 19th Century Emperor of House Habsburg
Original Gothic Style 1860 Candlesticks 19th Century Emperor of House Habsburg

Original Gothic Style 1860 Candlesticks 19th Century Emperor of House Habsburg

By Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

Gothic style of Laxenburg so called after the "Laxenburg Castle", the favoured summer-residence of the Austrian Emperor of the house of Habsburg. Material used is carved wood, gilded.

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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wood

9x13 Vintage Large Flemish Tapestry Vinyard Scene Millefleurs 270cmx407cm
9x13 Vintage Large Flemish Tapestry Vinyard Scene Millefleurs 270cmx407cm

9x13 Vintage Large Flemish Tapestry Vinyard Scene Millefleurs 270cmx407cm

Located in New York, NY

This monumental vintage Flemish tapestry depicts an elaborate vineyard harvest scene inspired by medieval and Renaissance European tapestry traditions. The composition is filled with...

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

9x11 Vintage Monumental Medieval French Tapestry Lady Unicorn Millefleur
9x11 Vintage Monumental Medieval French Tapestry Lady Unicorn Millefleur

9x11 Vintage Monumental Medieval French Tapestry Lady Unicorn Millefleur

Located in New York, NY

This vintage monumental French tapestry depicts a celebrated medieval-inspired scene in the tradition of The Lady and the Unicorn, featuring noble figures, mounted knights, heraldic ...

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Mid-20th Century French Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game, Sodalite Marble
Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game, Sodalite Marble

Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game, Sodalite Marble

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

Impressive sterling silver chess board medieval style chess set. The chess board, made by ARVAL ARGENTI VALENZA, was made in white marble and sodalite is supported by a STERLING SILVER frame made with the casting method and finished with a chisel, subsequently burnished and reproducing the bricks of a wall of a fortress. This "frame" is supported at the four horses two tone...

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2010s Italian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Marble, Sterling Silver

Early Gothic Medieval Cathedral Solid Oak Misericord Bench Chair
Early Gothic Medieval Cathedral Solid Oak Misericord Bench Chair

Early Gothic Medieval Cathedral Solid Oak Misericord Bench Chair

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Gothic Medieval cathedral oak Misericord bench, circa 15th-17th Centuries. This beautiful small bench or chair stall was often found in Medieval Cat...

Category

17th Century European Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wood

18th century French Colonial Cabinet In Patinated Oak With Gothic elements
18th century French Colonial Cabinet In Patinated Oak With Gothic elements

18th century French Colonial Cabinet In Patinated Oak With Gothic elements

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Striking 18th century oak cabinet, executed in a rich Gothic Revival style with strong architectural presence. The piece features a solid oak construction with a deep, warm patina an...

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Early 18th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Metal

2'6"x8'2" Colorful Natural Wool Fine Kashkuli Gabbeh Hand Knotted Runner Rug
2'6"x8'2" Colorful Natural Wool Fine Kashkuli Gabbeh Hand Knotted Runner Rug

2'6"x8'2" Colorful Natural Wool Fine Kashkuli Gabbeh Hand Knotted Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Colorful, Vegetable Dyes, Natural Wool, Fine Kashkuli Gabbeh with Small Animal Figurines, Hand Knotted, Narrow Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0....

Category

2010s Afghan Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

19th Century Gothic Painted Bookcase
19th Century Gothic Painted Bookcase

19th Century Gothic Painted Bookcase

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Wonderful 19th Century English Gothic painted bookcase. 1880

Category

19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Glass, Oak, Pine

3'x5'10" Gray Peshawar with Bijar Garus Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
3'x5'10" Gray Peshawar with Bijar Garus Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug

3'x5'10" Gray Peshawar with Bijar Garus Design Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Spanish Gray, Peshawar with Bijar Garus Design, Hand Knotted, High Mountain Wool, Aryana Grade, Soft Pile, Vegetable Dyes, Densely Woven, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool...

Category

2010s Afghan Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Medieval Tile From Gravensteen (counts' Castle) – Ghent – 14th–15th Century
Medieval Tile From Gravensteen (counts' Castle) – Ghent – 14th–15th Century

Medieval Tile From Gravensteen (counts' Castle) – Ghent – 14th–15th Century

Located in Bilzen, BE

Medieval floor tile from the Gravensteen Castle – Ghent, 14th–15th century Rare red earthenware floor tile decorated with a heraldic lion, incised and inlaid with yellow slip under ...

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15th Century and Earlier Belgian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Spanish Medieval Style Wall Sconces in Gilt Hand Forged Iron
Spanish Medieval Style Wall Sconces in Gilt Hand Forged Iron

Spanish Medieval Style Wall Sconces in Gilt Hand Forged Iron

Located in Barcelona, ES

Spanish Medieval style hand forged uplighter torch wall sconces, 1930s. Rare hand forged iron gothic inspired cylinder wall lights with terrific aged patina showing the original gold leaf gilding. This pair of medieval iron...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Medieval Furniture

Materials

Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron

18th Century Verdure Tapestry Fragment Cushion
18th Century Verdure Tapestry Fragment Cushion

18th Century Verdure Tapestry Fragment Cushion

Located in London, GB

A fragment of 18th Century hand stitched verdure needlework made as a cushion cover. Wonderfully muted, time-softened palette that only age can produce — mossy greens, lichen, faded...

Category

18th Century Belgian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool, Linen

Antique French Crystal Chandelier Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau Lamp
Antique French Crystal Chandelier Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau Lamp

Antique French Crystal Chandelier Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau Lamp

Located in Berlin, DE

Introducing our cherished old chandelier, lovingly and professionally restored in Berlin! Its electrical wiring works seamlessly in the US, as it has been expertly re-wired and is re...

Category

1920s French Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Ornate Gothic Style Gilded Mirror with Cherub and Masks
Ornate Gothic Style Gilded Mirror with Cherub and Masks

Ornate Gothic Style Gilded Mirror with Cherub and Masks

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Dramatic Gothic style aged mirror having central cherub at the top, ornate frame and two mask like faces on each side. Mirror has natural spiderwebs and mercury with fabulous moody ...

Category

1930s American Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Gesso, Wood

2'7"x11'7" Pastel Gray Bijar Garus Design Hand Knotted Peshawar Wool Runner Rug
2'7"x11'7" Pastel Gray Bijar Garus Design Hand Knotted Peshawar Wool Runner Rug

2'7"x11'7" Pastel Gray Bijar Garus Design Hand Knotted Peshawar Wool Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Pastel Gray, Hand Knotted, Peshawar with Bijar Garus Design, High Mountain Wool, Aryana Grade, Soft Pile, Vegetable Dyes, Densely Woven, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool ...

Category

2010s Afghan Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Pair of Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons
Pair of Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons

Pair of Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This nice and unusual pair of andirons representing dragons are made of wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1940

Category

1940s French Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Very Rare German Gothic Crossbow 1470-1563
Antique Very Rare German Gothic Crossbow 1470-1563

Antique Very Rare German Gothic Crossbow 1470-1563

Located in Doha, QA

A rare and beautifully preserved 15th-century German crossbow, created as a true weapon of war or defense,.This piece is a remarkable survival from the Gothic period, with all of its...

Category

16th Century German Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique German 15th- 16th Century Infantry Armour with Bascinet, Sword & Halberd
Antique German 15th- 16th Century Infantry Armour with Bascinet, Sword & Halberd

Antique German 15th- 16th Century Infantry Armour with Bascinet, Sword & Halberd

Located in Doha, QA

This extraordinary and remarkably well-preserved ensemble represents a complete set of late medieval German infantry armour, dating from the 15th to early 16th century. Forged entirely from high-quality steel plates and joined with traditional leather straps for proper articulation and fit, the armour embodies the superb craftsmanship and engineering of the German armourers of the period. The helmet is a finely made European bascinet, the classic combat helmet of the era. It features a gracefully pointed visor and hinged cheek plates, designed to provide both excellent facial protection and freedom of movement, while allowing sufficient ventilation and audibility during combat. The bascinet retains its original character and displays the subtle fluted detailing that became a hallmark of German armour-making in the transitional phase from the Gothic to the early Renaissance styles. The suit is mounted on an antique wooden mannequin stand measuring 175 cm in height and includes its original linen undergarment and chainmail shirt...

Category

15th Century and Earlier German Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Steel

Antique Rare Gothic 16th Century Two-Hand Sword Germany
Antique Rare Gothic 16th Century Two-Hand Sword Germany

Antique Rare Gothic 16th Century Two-Hand Sword Germany

Located in Doha, QA

This magnificent 16th-century German two-hand sword is a rare and historically important ceremonial weapon, hand crafted by renowned blade-smith Christoph Stantler (active circa 155...

Category

16th Century German Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

Gothic Revival Velvet Arm Chair
Gothic Revival Velvet Arm Chair

Gothic Revival Velvet Arm Chair

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian Gothic Revival oak high back arm chair with rust velvet upholstered seat and back panel.

Category

19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak, Velvet

Rare Antique Austrian Gothic Two-Handed Longsword Medieval Double-Edged Blade
Rare Antique Austrian Gothic Two-Handed Longsword Medieval Double-Edged Blade

Rare Antique Austrian Gothic Two-Handed Longsword Medieval Double-Edged Blade

Located in Doha, QA

An exceptional and rare Austrian longsword, designed as a two-handed weapon with a classic cruciform hilt and straight, double-edged blade. This distinguished form bridges the morpho...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Austrian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique English Oak Gothic Style Church Door
Antique English Oak Gothic Style Church Door

Antique English Oak Gothic Style Church Door

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Antique English Oak Gothic Style Church Door. Hand crafted from English oak, this Victorian studded door was salvaged from a church in Weston Super Mare,...

Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

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