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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
Pair of 12' Polychromed Plaster Angel 14-Light Candelabra / Lamps on Pedestals
By Daprato Rigali Studios
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 12' polychromed plaster angel 14-light candelabra / lamps on pedestals Subtle and dramatic, impressive in size and well executed. Each angel sta...
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Early 20th Century American Medieval Furniture

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Brass

11'x14'7" Red Antique Persian Heriz Even Wear Wool Hand Knotted Oversized Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Terracotta Red, Larger Antique Persian Heriz in Good Condition, Even Wear, 100% Wool, Professionally Cleaned, Sides and Ends Secured, Hand Knotted, Oversized, Oriental Rug Primary ma...
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1920s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

17th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French Gothic andirons made of cast iron. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. In France this type of very old andirons is called 'landiers'. The condition is good.
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17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

4'4"x6'3" Blue Worn Down Vintage Persian Distressed Hand Knotted 100% Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Vintage Persian Tabriz, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmans...
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1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Large, heavy French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French Gothic andirons made of cast iron. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food and cups to warm drinks. In France this type of very old andirons are called 'landie...
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17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

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Iron

Beautiful 17th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 17th century French Gothic andirons made of wrought iron. The tops of the andirons have the shape of bull heads, which is characteristic for this type of andirons. In Franc...
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17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Harvest Apple Red Abrash Pure Wool Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Heriz 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...
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1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Red Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Heriz Clean Pure Wool Distressed Loook 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 Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

8'3"x11'5" Brown Antique Persian Fish Tabriz Herat Design Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Biscotti Brown, Antique Persian with Fish Tabriz All Over Herat Design, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Tradit...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

12'6"x20'1" Midnight Blue Antique Persian Bijar Wool Hand Knotted Oversized Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Midnight Blue, Antique Persian Bijar, Densley Woven with Fine Wool, Good Condition, Repetitive All Over Tribal Guls Design, Hand Knotted, Oversized, Oriental Rug Primary materials: W...
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1910s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

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.
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17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Hand Knotted, Ivory, Vintage Persian Kerman, Distressed Look, 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...
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1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

19th Century Cross
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century cross. Made in olive wood and silver metal. Measures: 8x5 cm. Good condition.
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19th Century Italian Antique Medieval Furniture

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Bronze

Red Vintage Heriz Persian Design Clean Soft Wool Hand Knotted 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...
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1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

7'1"x9'9" Corydalis Blue Distressed Clean Wool Hand Knotted Tabriz 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...
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1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

17th Century Large Gothic Bulls Head Firedogs, Andirons
Located in Soest, NL
17th century Gothic bulls head fire dogs, andirons. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the main cooking equipment in t...
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17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th-18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
17th-18th century French andirons made of cast iron. The style of the andirons is Gothic. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food and a cup to keep drinks warm. They are in a good...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

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Iron

Large Wrought Iron Wall Sconce, French, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This decorative single large wall light is made of wrought iron. This is a French work, circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Medieval Furniture

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Wrought Iron

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

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Iron

17th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
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 have a natural brown patina. The condition is...
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17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

15th-16th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
15th-16th century French Gothic andirons made of cast iron. The andirons have very special spit hooks, as can be seen in the pictures. This product has to be shipped as freight due ...
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16th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th-18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
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 are in a good condition.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French Gothic Andirons made of cast iron. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food and cups to keep drinks warm. This type of andi...
Category

17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

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.
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17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century Horseshoe Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
18th Century Horseshoe Andirons, Firedogs, made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Gothic. The condition is good.
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18th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th-18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
17th-18th century French andirons made of cast iron. The style of the andirons is Gothic. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food and a cup to keep drinks warm. They are in a good...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

16th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
16th century French Gothic andirons made of cast iron. With faces on the spit hooks to discourage evil powers. This product has to be shipped as freight due to its size and/or (volu...
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16th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

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Iron

Maison Baguès Red Signed Crystal Flowers Sconces, Wrought Iron, circa 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 2 lights each, will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and certified sockets for other countries and ready to hang. Wrought iron in construction. Adorning 3 ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Medieval Furniture

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Crystal, Wrought Iron

English Gothic Pedestal Column Garden Stone Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a wonderful Gothic garden pedestal stand Great piece for displaying decorative pieces like urns or busts outside Can of course also be used inside in a hall or room C...
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18th Century Antique Medieval Furniture

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Other

Rare Nursing Virgin from the 14th century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
RARE NURSING VIRGIN FROM THE 14TH CENTURY ORIGIN : ITALY PERIOD : 14TH CENTURY Height : 60 cm Width : 20,5 cm Depth : 11 cm Wood Seated and in a very maternal position, Mary is wearing a red dress with a long, flowing cloak covering her narrow shoulders and falling down her body, with one side hugging her bust. Her hair, half hidden under a veil, frames an oval face featuring a high forehead, a long and thin nose, a small mouth with thin lips and half-closed eyes. Mary is carrying her son, the infant Jesus, who is wrapped in a cloak, in her lap. Jesus is being nursed by his mother, held by her left hand. This remarkable depiction, imbued with such gentleness, is directly inspired by the iconographic theme of the Virgin and Child in Majesty. It breaks with the hieratic, impassive style of the models from the 12th and 13th centuries, adding a touch of realism. From Virgin Queen, Mary became Virgin Mother. Linked to the development of the Marian cult, this type of representation, sometimes known as Virgo lactans, Virgin of Milk or Nurturing Virgin, remains extremely rare. This image of the Virgin Mary and the Infant Jesus is an extremely delicate representation of the intimate bond formed...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Worn Down Distressed Colors Persian Qashqai Hand Knotted Bohemian 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 Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Midnight Blue Antique Persian Isphahan Garden Design Pure Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

1920s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

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.
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17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

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.
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17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

2nd Century Indian Red Sandstone Fragment of a Woman
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning little piece of Southeast Asian Indian Antiquity, namely, a Double-sided 2nd Century Red Sandstone Fragment of a Woman. From India, Uttar Pradesh, Mathura. This piece has impeccable Provenance ! It was purchased by a Private Dallas Collector at Christie’s New York Auction on 31st March 2005. Sale Number 1492, Lot No. 43. Christie’s operate a twice yearly auction of Southeast Asian Art & Antiquities in New York in the months of March and September. The sculpture was described as “Property of a European Estate. A Double-sided Red Sandstone Fragment of a Woman. India, Uttar Pradesh, Mathura, Circa 2nd Century.” “Both sides similarly depicting the lower body with a flared sash at left and remains of chained belt: marked with an accession number 1931 on reverse. 8 in (29.2 cm.) high” Provenance: Collection of Prince and Princess Aschwin zur Lippe-Biesterfeld, acquired on 1958?. It carried an Auction estimate of USD 3,000 to USD 5,000 and Sold for USD 2,880 (not including Buyers Premium). Allowing for inflation alone this would be over $6,300 in today’s value. It has substantially increased in value over the years as a RARE piece from a prestigious Collection and a RARE piece of antique Asian antiquity...
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15th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Medieval Furniture

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Sandstone

4'1"x5' Blue Antique Persian Afshar Clean Wool Hand Knotted Squarish Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Midnight Blue with Crimson Red, Antique Persian Afshar, Clean, Even Wear, Wool Weft, Intricate Repetitive Design, Multiple Borders, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental, Squarish Rug Pr...
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1910s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

3'8"x8' Vermilion Red Vintage Persian Baluch Pure Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Vermilion Red, Vintage Persian Baluch, Repetitive Gul Motif with Peacocks Design, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Wide Runner Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.2...
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1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

9'5"x12'7" Blue Vintage Persian Kerman Worn Wool Pile Hand Knotted Overdyed 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...
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1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

6'3"x9'5" Vintage White Wash Tabriz Worn Wool Hand-Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Vintage White Wash Tabriz Worn Wool Hand-Knotted Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old Persian weaving cr...
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1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

8'2"x11'1" Red Overdyed Vintage Persian Tabriz Design Pure Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Crimson Red, Overdyed Vintage Persian Tabriz Barjasta Design, Pure Wool Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional Prim...
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1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

9'8"x12'6" Gray Rustic Look Worn Wool Hand Knotted 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...
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1960s Persian Vintage 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...
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1960s Afghan Vintage Medieval Furniture

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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...
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1920s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

12'6"x19'6" Dark Coral Antique Persian Bakshaish Even Wear Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Dark Coral, Antique Persian Bakshaish with Geometric Anchored Medallion Design, Even Wear, Clean, Good Condition, Sides and Ends Secured, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, XL Long and Narrow,...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

17th-18th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
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...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

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Wrought Iron

4'6"x5'6" Blue Antique Persian Heriz Hand Knotted Wool Worn Down 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

Early 1900s Persian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Beautiful 17th-18th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
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

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Wrought Iron

17th-18th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
17th-18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is gothic. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. Wedding pair whereby both parties donate one ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

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Wrought Iron

2'2"x5'10" Old Wood White Hand Knotted Wool Vintage Persian Tabriz 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

Large French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French Gothic fire dogs made of cast iron. This type of andirons are also called cup dogs. The condition is good.
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17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

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Iron

17th Century Dutch Fireplace Grate or Fireplace Basket
Located in Soest, NL
17th century Dutch fire grate made of wrought iron. Gothic period. The grate is in a good condition.
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17th Century Dutch Antique Medieval Furniture

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Wrought Iron

3'x5'8" Big Dipper Blue Antique Chinese Peking Pure Wool Hand Knotted 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...
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1910s Chinese Vintage Medieval Furniture

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Wool

French Gothic Style Cup Dogs or Andirons
Located in Soest, NL
French Gothic style firedogs. 20th century. With spit hooks to grill food and a cup to keep drinks or soup warm.
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20th Century French Medieval Furniture

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Iron

2'x2'10" Blue Antique Persian Sarouk Hand Knotted Pure Wool Even Wear Mat 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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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. The condition is good.
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17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large 17th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
Large 17th century French Gothic andirons made of wrought iron. The tops of the andirons consist of bull heads, which is characteri...
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17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Red Hand Knotted Old Persian Bakhtiari Professionally Cleaned Soft 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

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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