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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
Falu Red Nain Design Hand Knotted Wool and Silk 250 KPSI Oriental Rug 8'9" x 12'
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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2010s Indian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Silk

Blue Aryana Bidjar Garus Design Pure Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug 12' x 17'6"
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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2010s Afghan Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Oslo Blue Nain Floral Design Pure Wool Hand Knotted Oversized Rug 11'6" x 15'6"
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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2010s Indian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

White Nain with Flower Design 250 KPSI Hand Knotted Wool & Silk Rug 8'10"x12'4"
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

2010s Indian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Silk

8'x9'8" Aegean Blue Overdyed Vintage Persian Heriz Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Aegean Blue, Overdyed Vintage Persian Heriz with Areas of Wear, Sheared Low, Worn and Distressed, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary...
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1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

English Oak Gothic Style Dressing Table Mirror with Castellated Top
Located in London, GB
An English oak Gothic style dressing table or chest of drawers mirror with castellated top and carved seed pod details below, with dowelled construction and through pegged joints to ...
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1960s English Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

Carved Oak Gothic Wall Bracket Shelf
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Carved Oak Gothic Wall Bracket Shelf This is a Magnificent and quite Large piece of 19th Century carved oak, it is a wall bracket or shelf The bracket is a heavy piece and comes w...
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19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

Large pair of wrought iron wall lights with 5 Arms comprising coat of arms
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice large pair of wall lights with 5 Arms is made of wrought iron. The wall sconces show a coat of arms on their center. This is a French work in the Gothic Style. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 16th and 18th Century French Carved Panels on Custom Wall Mounts
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite set of two carved walnut architectural panels from France showcases the evolution of artistic styles from the 16th to the 18th century. The 18th-century panel, adorned...
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16th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Bleached Oak Gothic Style Extending Dining Table This is a very sturdy table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Bleached Oak Gothic Style Extending Dining Table This is a very sturdy table both the top and the legs are solid Oak. The table extends by means of a winding mechanism that opens the...
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19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

Salmon Color Old Persian Bibikabad All Over Design 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

Old Spanish Savonnerie Exc Cond Hand-Knotted Oversize Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Old Spanish Savonnerie Exc Cond Hand-Knotted Oversize Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries...
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20th Century Spanish Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

17th-18th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th-18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is gothic. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. They have a natural brown patina. Upon reques...
Category

Early 18th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century, French Gothic style fire dogs made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks. They are in a good condition.  
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18th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron Landiers. French. 18th century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and rare pair of landiers is made of wrought iron. This is a very old and fine work. The iron is twisted on top and there is a "cremaillere" as we say in French. This ...
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1750s French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Battle Axe Key or Towel Rack in Brass & Mahogany
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative large key or dishtowel hanger in shape of an axe. It has 6 hooks and its made from brass and lacquered mahogany. A type not restricted by cites. It was made circa 1900-192...
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Early 20th Century European Medieval Furniture

Materials

Brass

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!
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20th Century American Medieval Furniture

Materials

Brass

13th Century Virgin and Child from Catalonia
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Seating on a bench-like throne the Virgin carries her child on her left knee. She bears an important crown high on her head .The Virgin has an ovoid face with bulging eyes, straight long nose and thin lips. The hair parts in the middle and are carved as thick horizontals parallel hair strands...
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15th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

Beige Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Hamadan Clean Worn Down 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

16th Century Large Gothic Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Impressive gothic fire dogs with spit hooks with faces. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the main cooking equipment ...
Category

16th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

Orange Hand Knotted Worn Vintage Overdyed Persian Hamadan Pure Wool 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

17th-18th Century French Gothic Firedogs, Andirons
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th-18th century French Gothic fire dogs made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
Category

Early 18th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Gothic Oak & Brass Communion Shelf 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Gothic Oak and Scrolled Brass Communion Shelf 19thC Measures- 35.5''H x 24.25''W x 15.25''D
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19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Brass

17th-18th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th-18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is gothic. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. They have a natural brown patina. The conditi...
Category

Early 18th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Vintage French hand printed Tapestry Vendanges museum Design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of this mid-century French hand-printed tapestry featuring the exquisite design of the renowned medieval museum tapestry, "Les Vendanges" (grape harvest) from t...
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Mid-20th Century French Medieval Furniture

Materials

Cotton

French 17th Century Gothic Period Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French gothic andirons - fire dogs made of wrought iron. They have spit hooks to grill meat or poultry.
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17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Carved Amber Figure of Christ
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This fine amber sculpture depicting Jesus Christ is a very rare object. Exemples of this sort can only be found in Germanic countries. Already used during Prehistoric times, amber have always fascinated people. Because of the virtues associated with this material amber was carved as amulets and prophylactic ornaments. As an expression of luxury and means amber was also used for adornments and small figures collected by the upper classes. This fossilized resin was picked on the Baltic Sea shores and soon entered a intense trade system. From the 14th century onwards knights of the Teutonic Order...
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19th Century German Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Other

Rare 18th Century Swiss Trestle Table.
Located in Middleburg, VA
Rare 18th Century Swiss Trestle Table. Made of golden colored walnut with a deep lustrous patination. This table is a design from the medieval gothic form that originated in the Alp...
Category

Early 18th Century Swiss Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Large Gilt Bronze and Brown Patina Cassolette Vases, Charles X Period
Located in NICE, FR
Pair of Large “Cathedral” Model Cassolettes in Gilt and Patinated Bronze, Charles X Period, Early 19th Century An elegant pair of cassolettes in mercury-gilded bronze and dark brown...
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1810s French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Important Pair of Wrought Iron Landiers Andirons with Deer Heads
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice, rare, interesting and important pair of landiers andirons is made of wrought iron. They are decorated with witwith delicate deer heads. This is a French work. 19th ce...
Category

1980s French Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Earth Tone Colors Vintage and Worn Down Persian Shiraz Hand Knotted Oriental 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

17th Century Gothic Cup Dogs, Andirons
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French 17th century Gothic firedogs. With spit hooks to grill food and a cup to keep drinks or soup warm.
Category

17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

Spanish Neogothic Style Gilded Iron Mirror with Two-Headed Dragon
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Imposing gilded iron mirror with a spectacular Spanish Neogothic design, featuring a majestic two-headed dragon. This piece is a masterpiece of handcrafted ironwork, with an elaborat...
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

Blue Hand Knotted Clean Evenly Worn Vibrant Wool Overdyed Old Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Millennium Blue Antique Kurdish Bijar Pure Wool Hand Knotted Clean 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

Early 1900s Persian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Fire Brick Red Vintage Persian Mosel Pure Wool Hand Knotted Wide and Long 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 Vintage Gothic or Art Deco Black Wrought Iron & White Milk Glass Lights
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful large vintage gothic or Art Deco black painted wrought iron & white milk glass light fixtures. 3 total selling separately. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these a...
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

2'6"x12'9" Red Rustic Look Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Wool 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

11'2"x18'5" Prismatic Red Antique Persian Bijar Wool Pure Weft Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Prismatic Red, Antique Persian Bijar with All Over Flower Design, Wool Weft, XL Long and Narrow, Good Condition, Thick and Plush, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted Oriental Rug Primary materia...
Category

1920s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Antique French Gothic Revival Figural Bronze Candlestick Table Lamp by Leandri
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Gothic French Renaissance Figural Bronze Tall Candlestick Table Lamp by "Leandri". Item features the original French foundry mark, stunning cast bronze figures of winged grif...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Rectangular wrought iron chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Rectangular wrought iron chandelier with golden twist trim details and original canopy.
Category

1940s French Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

reclining lion in finely chased bronze - Italy, 15th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Small reclining lion in finely chased bronze Italy, 15th century Traces of gilding H 4,8 x L 6 x P 2 cm Delicately worked bronze depicting a lion in repose, characteristic of early ...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Blue Hand Knotted Wool Clean Vintage Persian Kerman Sheared Low 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

Set of Three Wrought Iron Dragon Sconces
Located in Benalmadena, ES
This set of three dragon-shaped sconces captures the essence of artisanal wrought iron design from the turn of the century. Each sconce, with its elegant curvature and stylized wings...
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

Set of Three Wrought Iron Dragon Sconces
Set of Three Wrought Iron Dragon Sconces
$760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
17th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Gothic andirons made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
Category

17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought 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

7'10"x11'4" Toreader Red Hand Knotted Cleaned Evenly Worn Vintage Oriental 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

17th Century French Cupdogs, Andirons
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Wrought iron fire dogs with spit hooks to grill food and a cup to keep drinks or soup warm. We have a unique and specialized collection of antique and used fireplace accessories con...
Category

17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

Blue Antique Persian Afshar All Over Boteh Design 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

1920s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

French Gothic Ormolu Cut Glass & Marble/Quartz Double Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Gothic Ormolu Cut Glass and Marble/Quartz Double Inkwell France, circa 1870s A magnificent French Gothic Ormolu Cut Glass and Marble/Quartz Double Inkwell, dating back to the...
Category

19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Quartz, Marble, Ormolu

Gothic hand sculpted oak panel in oak, Belgium 17th century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 17th century / wooden sculpted panel / oak / Gothic / Rustic / Antique A panel in oak wood enriched with Gothic carvings. Hand carved in Belgium in the 17th century. This ...
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17th Century Belgian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

Dutch Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century Dutch Gothic fire grate. Made of beautifully forged wrought iron. The fire grate has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made...
Category

17th Century Dutch Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Late 19th Century Gilt Wrought Iron Medieval Style Four-Light Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
Late 19th century gilt wrought iron medieval style four-light chandelier An impressive and heavy medieval-style castle design gilt wrought iron four-light chandelier from the late 1...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron, Metal

Ceiling Lamp from 1930's, forged and welded steel.
Located in Turku, FI
Quite special and unique ceiling lamp from 1930's. Designer and manufacturer is unknown but it has a bit same style like Taidetakomo Hakkarainen lamps and other works. Rough hardly...
Category

Early 20th Century Finnish Medieval Furniture

Materials

Metal

3'9"x10'10" Multicolored Vintage Persian Serab Worn Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Vintage Persian Serab Design, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craf...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Red Vintage Heriz Persian Charming Village Design Clean Hand Knotted 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

Blueish Gray Worn Down Rustic Feel Wool Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

2'7"x10' Red Antique Persian Sarouk Mohajeren Clean Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Prismatic Red, Antique Persian Sarouk Mohajeren in Excellent Condition, Clean, Full Pile and Soft, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Runner, Oriental Ru...
Category

1910s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

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

17th Century French Gothic Fire Grate
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th century French Gothic fireplace grate. The grate is made of wrought iron. It is in a good condition and fully functional.
Category

17th Century French Antique 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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