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
Red Hand Knotted Abrash Vintage Persian Heriz Sides and Ends Cleaned Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
Flemish Polychrome Sculpture of the Meeting of St. Joachim and St. Anna
Located in Bradenton, FL
Flemish Polychrome Sculpture of the Meeting of St. Joachim and St. Anna. Sandstone cast over limestone depicting St. Joachim and St. Anna's embrace at the Golden Gate after the news ...
Category
19th Century Belgian Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Angels Red Antique Tourkaman Clean 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 Afghan Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
Red Antique Afghan Ersari Elephant Feet Design 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
1920s Afghan Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
Apricot Color Shades Vintage Persian Bibikabad Hand Knotted Worn 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
Large Patinated Gothic Style Hexagonal Lantern, Rewired, Second Available
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Patinated Gothic Style Hexagonal Lantern, Rewired, Second Available
Sold Individually
USA, circa 1920s
Standing 42-Inches tall, executed in patinated metal, with Holy C...
Category
20th Century American Medieval Furniture
Materials
Metal
French Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 15th Century
Located in Soest, NL
15th century French Gothic fire grate. Made of beautifully cast iron as well as wrought iron. The total width of the front of the grate is 66.5 cm (2...
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought 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
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
Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with 7 Lights, French, Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice 7 lights candelabras floor lamp is made of wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
10'x12'9" Berry Red Pure Wool Tribal Weaving Vintage Persian Heriz 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
French 17th Century Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French gothic andirons - fire dogs made of wrought iron. They have spit hooks to grill meat or poultry.
Category
17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Misty Blue Vintage Persian Kerman Sheared Thin 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
4'x6'2" Midnight Blue Antique North West Persian Even Wear Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Midnight Blue with Burnt Orange, Antique North West Persian, Clean, Even Wear, Distinct Abrash, Multiple Borders, Serrated Leaf and Large Scale Tribal Flower Design, 100% Wool, Hand ...
Category
1910s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
17th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French Gothic andirons made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the main cooking equipmen...
Category
17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
17th Century French Gothic Fire Grate
Located in Soest, NL
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
4'3"x9'1" Rusty Red Hand Knotted Semi Antique Sheeraz Wide Runner 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
Peacock Green Wool Hand Knotted Overdyed Old Persian Tabriz Worn Down Clean Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique French Statue Figure Saint Lady Sculpture Book Bible Carved Oak 23.5" T
Located in Tyler, TX
RARE Carved Oak Statue Figure~~Medieval Saint or Lady Holding Bible~~c. late 19th to early 20th century
MASTERFULLY CARVED from one piece of oak depict...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Oak
Ivory Vintage Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Abrash Evenly Worn Pure Wool Clean Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
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
Pair of Wrought Iron Landiers
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice pair of landiers is made of wrought Iron. This is a very nice and fine French worl. 17th Century
Category
17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Italian Wooden Church Candlesticks in the Shape of a Torch Holder
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects.
Peculiar, rare, and antique pair of Italian altar candlesticks in the shape of a torch; they were made completely by the technique of manual turning, a special way of working that allows the objects to have a rounded shape: the piece of wood rotates with the aid of the lathe, while the craftsman uses special tools called "gouges" to shape and decorate its surface; they were then painted with a pasty gray-white varnish, which over time has taken on the craquelure effect; on the wooden structure we did not, therefore, consider doing any restoration because its veiled patina and imperfections make it truly alluring and fascinating and attest to its antiquity and authenticity; at the top of each one is a metal "bobeche" of shaped leaves made to hold large candles; when, in more recent times, they were electrified, a candle-shaped lamp holder was applied; the base is made of three lion's paws in cast bronze. They were produced in a craft workshop in the province of Lucca (Tuscany, Italy) between 1830 and 1835; the area was famous for producing liturgical furnishings of all kinds. The master craftsman was inspired by ancient medieval torch...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bas-Relief 'Jesus and the Twelve Disciples' in Stone
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique Bas-Relief 'Jesus and the Twelve Disciples' in Stone, early 20th century. Presumably European origin.
Beautiful antique bas relief depicting Jesus and the twelve disciples. ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Medieval Furniture
Materials
Stone
Blush Red Antique Persian Serapi Heriz Even Wear Hand Knotted Wool 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...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
4'x9'4" Blue Pure Wool Handmade Overdyed Vintage Persian Fish Mahi Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Dark Sapphire Blue, Pure Wool, Handmade, Overdyed Vintage Persian Houssienabad Fish Mahi All Over Design, Wide Runner, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No
Pile height: 0.2...
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
Large 19th Century Andirons with Grate These are heavy hand Forged Iron Andiron
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large 19th Century Andirons with Grate
These are heavy hand Forged Iron Andirons, they come with a curved log grate, the grate sits on the andirons and has a good airflow
The Andiro...
Category
19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
17th - 18th Century Gothic Large French Andirons
Located in Soest, NL
17th - 18th century French andirons - fire dogs made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the main cook...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Large 17th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is gothic. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the and...
Category
17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Small Antique Stained Glass Window of a Nobleman
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A small and well-captured antique stained glass window panel depicting a nobleman with blonde hair and bushy beard, dressed in red and wearing a cap. Though this piece dates from the...
Category
Early 20th Century English Medieval Furniture
Materials
Lead
Antique French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is gothic. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. They are in a good condition.
Category
17th Century 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...
Category
Early 20th Century European Medieval Furniture
Materials
Brass
5'4"x7' Red Antique Turkish Bergama Full Pile & Soft Hand Knotted Wool Weft Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Vermilion Red, Antique Turkish Bergama in Excellent Condition, Full Pile and Soft, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Clean, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Wool Weft, Oriental Rug
Prim...
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
Ivory Vintage Persian Tabriz Clean Hand Knotted Even Wear Worn Down 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
17th - 18th C. Polished Steel French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
17th/18th Century English andirons made of polished steel. The andirons have a Gothic period style. The condition is good.
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Steel
Blue Vintage Persian Kerman Worn Down Hand Knotted All Wool Square Rug 1'9"x1'9"
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 Pair Hand Wrought Gothic Arts and Crafts Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Large Pair Hand Wrought Gothic Arts and Crafts Andirons - Iron, and steel, hand chased decoration, swinging pot holder arms. These impressive and irons are in good original condition...
Category
Early 20th Century American Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Mid-20th Century French Iron and Brass Ring Chandelier with 6 Torches
Located in Casteren, NL
This elegant chandelier was made in France in the 1960s. It features a black patinated steel ring supporting 6 brass torches. The torches end with beautiful yellow twisted glass cove...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Medieval Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
10'x13' Gray Hand Knotted All Wool Pile Overdyed Vintage Persian Kerman Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Vintage Zoroastrian Karman, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving crafts...
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
7'2"x10'1" Valiant Poppy Red Pure Wool Vintage Persian Joshagan 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
1950s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
17th-18th Century French Gothic Firedogs, Andirons
Located in Soest, NL
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
Large Antique Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Large 17th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is gothic. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the and...
Category
17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Blue Vintage Persian Northeast Geometric Motifs Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair of 19th Century French Gothic Wrought Iron Candle Holders
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a mantel or a buffet with this elegant pair of antique candlesticks. Hand forged in southern France circa 1880, each candelabra stands on a heart shaped base over 3 small fe...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
2'6"x4'10" Red Antique Persian Sarouk Pure Wool Hand Knotted Clean 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
1920s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
17th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French Gothic andirons. They have spit hooks to grill food. The andirons have a natural brown patina, upon request it ...
Category
17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
12'2"x15'2" Orange Pure Wool Hand Knotted Vintage Tabriz Oversized 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 Afghan Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
17th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French Gothic fire dogs made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
Category
17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
12th Century Italian Roman Marble Lion
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian Romanesque 12th century marble recumbent lion
12th century Italian roman marble lion
with a stylized mane and tail wrapped around its body a...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Stone
5'1"x9'9" Overdyed Purple Worn Wool Handmade Vintage Persian Shiraz Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Overdyed Purple, Worn Wool Handmade, Vintage Persian Shiraz, Wide and Long Oriental Rug.
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No
Pile height: 0.25 Inches
Style: Transitional
Primary color:...
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
Light Blue Hand Knotted Cropped Thin Worn Wool Distressed Old Persian Kerman 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
German Gothic Style 'Religious Theme' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
19th - 20th Century Gothic style German fireback depicting a religious theme. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The fireback is in a good condition a...
Category
Early 20th Century German Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Red Old Persian Baluch Geometric Pure Wool Hand Knotted Full Pile Rug 3'7"x7'1"
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
Antique Gothic Arts & Crafts Large Wrought Iron Fireplace Andirons w/ Bar - Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Gothic Arts & Crafts Large Wrought Iron Fireplace Andirons w/ Bar - a Set. Item features a large impressive size, scrolling iron frames, removable scrolling crossbar, very ni...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
17th Century French Cupdogs, Andirons
Located in Soest, NL
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
6'9"x10'0" Bossa Nova Red Soft Wool Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Joshagan 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
1950s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
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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