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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
16th Century oak carved Gothic Panel, Belgium
16th Century oak carved Gothic Panel, Belgium

16th Century oak carved Gothic Panel, Belgium

Located in Meulebeke, BE

16th century / Belgium / Letter Panel / Oak / Gothic A finely carved Gothic oak panel from 16th-century France. This architectural fragment features graceful vertical fluting framed...

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16th Century Belgian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

18th Century Gothic Reliquary Casket
18th Century Gothic Reliquary Casket

18th Century Gothic Reliquary Casket

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An 18th Century Gothic Reliquary Casket. Possibly of European origin, this ancient treasure chest has parts dating back as far as the 17th century. Painted and gilded to all sides ...

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18th Century Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

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.

Category

1940s Spanish Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

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...

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16th Century German Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

Sky Blue Hand Knotted Jewellery Design Wool and Pure Silk Square Rug 10' x 10'2"
Sky Blue Hand Knotted Jewellery Design Wool and Pure Silk Square Rug 10' x 10'2"

Sky Blue Hand Knotted Jewellery Design Wool and Pure Silk Square Rug 10' x 10'2"

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

1890 French Big Winged Standing Dragon Wrought Iron Sconces
1890 French Big Winged Standing Dragon Wrought Iron Sconces

1890 French Big Winged Standing Dragon Wrought Iron Sconces

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Housing one light each. These will be newly rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries. Standing winged dragons with lots of det...

Category

1890s French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair Of 19th Century Church Doors
Pair Of 19th Century Church Doors

Pair Of 19th Century Church Doors

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

This pair of 19th century church doors date back to circa 1850. Made of sturdy English oak, these large scale doors are of exceptional quality. Ornate ir...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Mid Century Gothic Style French Chaise Sofa
Mid Century Gothic Style French Chaise Sofa

Mid Century Gothic Style French Chaise Sofa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A mid century French attributed sofa. Angular gothic silhouette. Iron base frame. Cream vinyl upholstery with brass brad detail. Previous owner added bolts with caps to adjust feet h...

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Mid-20th Century French Medieval Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Hand-Printed Tapestry in Medieval style - H 114 x L 97 cm - N° 1438
French Hand-Printed Tapestry in Medieval style - H 114 x L 97 cm - N° 1438

French Hand-Printed Tapestry in Medieval style - H 114 x L 97 cm - N° 1438

Located in Paris, FR

Located a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower in Paris, we are a French family business specializing in the purchase, sale, expertise, cleaning, restoration and conservation of tapes...

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1980s French Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

12th Century Rare Romanesque Wood Sculpture of the Virgin Mary
12th Century Rare Romanesque Wood Sculpture of the Virgin Mary

12th Century Rare Romanesque Wood Sculpture of the Virgin Mary

Located in Vero Beach, FL

12th century extremely rare romanesque wood sculpture of the Virgin Mary. Magnificent wood hand carved sculpture of the Virgin Mary holding a book to her chest. It is an extremely rare survivor of the 12th century. The style is European, possibly French or English. This statue is a testimony to beautiful religious art from about 1150. A truly rare Romanesque sculpture...

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15th Century and Earlier English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Stone

Antique Rare Pair of 15th-16th century Tuscan Antiphonal Leaves on Vellum
Antique Rare Pair of 15th-16th century Tuscan Antiphonal Leaves on Vellum

Antique Rare Pair of 15th-16th century Tuscan Antiphonal Leaves on Vellum

Located in Doha, QA

A striking pair of 15th–16th century antiphonal leaves, executed on vellum (animal skin), originating from a large-format choir book used in ecclesiastical settings. These manuscript...

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16th Century Italian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Animal Skin

3'2"x6'8" Pink Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Wool Worn Out Runner Rug
3'2"x6'8" Pink Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Wool Worn Out Runner Rug

3'2"x6'8" Pink Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Wool Worn Out Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Coral Pink, Vintage Persian Hamadan with Anchored Medallion, Worn Out and Distressed, Zero Pile, Clean, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Wide Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Lat...

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1950s Pakistani Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Witch's Chair – Handmade Carved Dark Wood Gothic Side Chair w/ Leather Seat
Witch's Chair – Handmade Carved Dark Wood Gothic Side Chair w/ Leather Seat

Witch's Chair – Handmade Carved Dark Wood Gothic Side Chair w/ Leather Seat

By Realm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Considering what furniture design might look like in other realities, the Witch's Chair was conceived as a relic plucked from a portal or a monstrosity mutated from a potion. Existin...

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2010s American Medieval Furniture

Materials

Copper, Steel

Rare Gothic Castle Limestone Chimney Mantle Chateau Fireplace Hand Carved Stone
Rare Gothic Castle Limestone Chimney Mantle Chateau Fireplace Hand Carved Stone

Rare Gothic Castle Limestone Chimney Mantle Chateau Fireplace Hand Carved Stone

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rare Gothic Castle Limestone Chimney Mantle Chateau Fireplace Hand Carved Stone . A real museum / Chateau mantel fireplace piece. Perfect for a Rustic ...

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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Stone, Limestone

9'x11'10" Marlin Blue Peshawar Tree of Life Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug
9'x11'10" Marlin Blue Peshawar Tree of Life Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug

9'x11'10" Marlin Blue Peshawar Tree of Life Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Afghan Peshawar with Birds of Paradise Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries...

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2010s Afghan Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

2'7"x12'1" Brown Hand Knotted Mamluk Design Textured Wool and Silk Runner Rug
2'7"x12'1" Brown Hand Knotted Mamluk Design Textured Wool and Silk Runner Rug

2'7"x12'1" Brown Hand Knotted Mamluk Design Textured Wool and Silk Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Almond Brown, Hand Knotted, Mamluk Design with Geometric Medallions, Textured Wool and Silk, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches S...

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2010s Indian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Silk

Italian Medieval Gothic Carved Stone Saint Statue
Italian Medieval Gothic Carved Stone Saint Statue

Italian Medieval Gothic Carved Stone Saint Statue

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful weathered hand carved stone medieval statue depicting a Saint . Italy 16th century. Weathered, small losses and old repair. H:51cm W:18cm D:13cm

Category

16th Century Italian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Stone

Antique Renaissance Style Italian Fresco Of The Virgin & Child After The Master
Antique Renaissance Style Italian Fresco Of The Virgin & Child After The Master

Antique Renaissance Style Italian Fresco Of The Virgin & Child After The Master

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An Antique Renaissance style Italian fresco of the Virgin & child after the Master of the Gold Brocade. An iconic image of mother and child painted in oil onto a thick terracotta pa...

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19th Century Italian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

A 17th Century High Back Oak Box Settle   The Settle has 3 carved back panels
A 17th Century High Back Oak Box Settle   The Settle has 3 carved back panels

A 17th Century High Back Oak Box Settle The Settle has 3 carved back panels

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A 17th Century High Back Oak Box Settle The Settle has 3 carved back panels and further panels at the bottom the seat opens for storage The bench is a real country piece with very ...

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17th Century Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

English Gothic Revival Style Painted Steeples
English Gothic Revival Style Painted Steeples

English Gothic Revival Style Painted Steeples

Located in Queens, NY

3 English Gothic Revival style (19th Century) pink and green painted architectural castle steeples with gold trim. (PRICED EACH).

Category

19th Century British Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Gold

Rare Antique German Gothic Crossbow, circa 1540, All Original
Rare Antique German Gothic Crossbow, circa 1540, All Original

Rare Antique German Gothic Crossbow, circa 1540, All Original

Located in Doha, QA

An exceptional early German crossbow dating to around 1540, crafted from antler, wood, and iron. This finely made piece exemplifies the late Gothic to early Renaissance period of Ger...

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16th Century German Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

Moldovan Rose Kilim • Handwoven Floral Flatweave Rug • Wall Art • Vintage, 1960s
Moldovan Rose Kilim • Handwoven Floral Flatweave Rug • Wall Art • Vintage, 1960s

Moldovan Rose Kilim • Handwoven Floral Flatweave Rug • Wall Art • Vintage, 1960s

Located in Burlingame, CA

✔ This rug feels like a romantic midnight garden, grounding a space with moody elegance, painterly florals, and soulful vintage character. Handwoven in Eastern Europe in the 1960s, ...

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1960s Moldovan Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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...

Category

1960s Pakistani Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

3'x8'10" Red Vintage Northwest Persian Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
3'x8'10" Red Vintage Northwest Persian Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug

3'x8'10" Red Vintage Northwest Persian Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Desire Red, Vintage Northwest Persian, Geometric Design, Sheared Low, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary material...

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1950s Pakistani Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

2'x3'1" Natural Tan Sickle Leaf Hand Knotted Wool and Silk Oriental Mat Rug
2'x3'1" Natural Tan Sickle Leaf Hand Knotted Wool and Silk Oriental Mat Rug

2'x3'1" Natural Tan Sickle Leaf Hand Knotted Wool and Silk Oriental Mat Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Silk With Textured Wool Hand Knotted, Sickle Leaf Design, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving c...

Category

2010s Indian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Silk

French Large Trunk- Chest - Gothic oak from the 16th century - France
French Large Trunk- Chest - Gothic oak from the 16th century - France

French Large Trunk- Chest - Gothic oak from the 16th century - France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Large solid oak chest from the 16th century Gothic period Very pretty French, Norman work. Decorated with Gothic motifs on 5 panels on the facade. Note reassembly in the 18th and 19...

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16th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wood

Obsidian Seraphim – Hand-carved Modern Gothic Rococo Console w/ Bezel Set Stone
Obsidian Seraphim – Hand-carved Modern Gothic Rococo Console w/ Bezel Set Stone

Obsidian Seraphim – Hand-carved Modern Gothic Rococo Console w/ Bezel Set Stone

By Realm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Drawing influence from baroque and rococo design, the Obsidian Seraphim console table takes Ezekiel’s description of the seraphim and twists it into a biomorphic sculpture that undul...

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2010s American Medieval Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Wrought Iron Cage Chandelier With 7 lights in The Gothic Style
Wrought Iron Cage Chandelier With 7 lights in The Gothic Style

Wrought Iron Cage Chandelier With 7 lights in The Gothic Style

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

This very nice cage chandelier with 7 lights is all made of wrought iron. This is a French work in the Gothic style. Circa 1950

Category

1940s French Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Gilt Metal Chandelier
Antique French Gilt Metal Chandelier

Antique French Gilt Metal Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique French Gilt Metal Chandelier Country: France Materials: Gilt Metal Condition: Shows Patina From Age Style: French Gothic Year: 1950’s $1,895 Dimensions: 30”H x 24”W x 24”D

Category

1950s French Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Metal

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...

Category

1880s French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Brass

Nice French Aubusson Style hand printed tapestry « enchanted park »
Nice French Aubusson Style hand printed tapestry « enchanted park »

Nice French Aubusson Style hand printed tapestry « enchanted park »

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Immerse yourself in the allure of this mid-20th-century French tapestry, showcasing a design inspired by a 15th-century woven masterpiece titled "The Enchanted Park." Adorned with ex...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Gothic Fire Screen w. Handpainted Earth Angle, Saints and Carved Knights
Antique Gothic Fire Screen w. Handpainted Earth Angle, Saints and Carved Knights

Antique Gothic Fire Screen w. Handpainted Earth Angle, Saints and Carved Knights

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning firescreen with a famous earth angle, two famous saint paintings and more. With meaningful 'religious art' from centuries-past being one of our specialities we were amazed, not only to find this rare and marvelous fire screen, but also because of its excellent condition. But then again, we think we see that more often, because true beauty, quality and meaningful antiques radiate something that was already there when it was created. This 'something' commands respect and this is why most people take very good care of very special pieces. Since much of what we know now about Christianity and about monastic life in its various 'forms' was given shape since the life of Christ, but possibly mostly so in Gothic / Medieval times, much of this is expressed in European Gothic Art of the past circa 8 centuries. This rare and beautiful fire screen from the early 1800s, which can also be used as a small room divider or a unique work of (decorative) art, is one of those unique Gothic antiques. The hand-carved knight sculptures are 'fun' and meaningful at the same time, because one of them looks a little desperate and the other looks more at piece and in prayer. The hand-carved winged angel in the middle/ on top seems to be overlooking this 'Gesamtkunstwerk'. What makes this antique really stand out and what also makes it complete are the three hand-painted panels inside this screen. Each of the figures portrayed here have dedicated their lifes to doing good, giving love and hope and thus healing people. In the centre is a glorious painting (in medieval style) of Earth Angel St. Raphael and the boy Tobias. The lady Saint on the right, we feel, is Elizabeth of Hungary (1207-1231) and the Saint on the left, we feel, is either Francis de Sales...

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Early 19th Century European Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak, Paint

Handcarved 15th Century Gothic Oak Decorative Panel
Handcarved 15th Century Gothic Oak Decorative Panel

Handcarved 15th Century Gothic Oak Decorative Panel

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A handcarved 15th century gothic oak decorative panel affixed with hanging hook to the reverse, ready for hanging on a wall in your interior. Orig...

Category

15th Century and Earlier English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

2'5"x9'5" Light Red Vintage Northwest Persian Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
2'5"x9'5" Light Red Vintage Northwest Persian Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug

2'5"x9'5" Light Red Vintage Northwest Persian Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Desire Red, Vintage Northwest Persian, Geometric Design with Ancient Bird Figurines, Sheared Low, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Runner, O...

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1950s Pakistani Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

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...

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15th Century and Earlier German Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Steel

Antique Gustav Stickley Tobey School Oak Gothic Cut Out Taboret Stand C1900
Antique Gustav Stickley Tobey School Oak Gothic Cut Out Taboret Stand C1900

Antique Gustav Stickley Tobey School Oak Gothic Cut Out Taboret Stand C1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Gustav Stickley Tobey School Oak Gothic Cut Out Taboret Stand C1900 Measures - 18"H x 12"W x 12"D This oak taboret stand, in the manner of Gustav Stickley Tobey, features a G...

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20th Century Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

English Renaissance Carved Oak Paneled Room
English Renaissance Carved Oak Paneled Room

English Renaissance Carved Oak Paneled Room

Located in Queens, NY

English Renaissance (Tudor-16th Century) oak carved linen fold design paneled room with a mantle, overmantle carving and a Pair of spindle design open doo...

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16th Century British Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

Antique French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry
Antique French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry

Antique French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry

Located in Dallas, TX

77764, antique French Verdure tapestry. This hand-woven antique French Aubusson verdure tapestry depicts a landscape scene of the French countryside. ...

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Early 20th Century French Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

9'1"x11'7" Hot Pink Sari Silk Solid Design Kilim Flat Weave Hand Woven Rug
9'1"x11'7" Hot Pink Sari Silk Solid Design Kilim Flat Weave Hand Woven Rug

9'1"x11'7" Hot Pink Sari Silk Solid Design Kilim Flat Weave Hand Woven Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Hot Pink, Sari Silk, Solid Design Kilim, Flat Weave, Hand Woven, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Sari Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Traditional Primary color: Pink ...

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2010s Indian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

3'3"x9'6" Umber Brown Antique Persian Baluch Pure Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
3'3"x9'6" Umber Brown Antique Persian Baluch Pure Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug

3'3"x9'6" Umber Brown Antique Persian Baluch Pure Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Umber Brown, Antique Persian Baluch, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Professionally Cleaned, Even Wear, Sides and Ends Secured, Wide Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No P...

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1920s Turkish Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

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

6'1"x6'1" Dense Weave Hand Made Herati Fish Design Square 175 KPSI Wool&Silk Rug
6'1"x6'1" Dense Weave Hand Made Herati Fish Design Square 175 KPSI Wool&Silk Rug

6'1"x6'1" Dense Weave Hand Made Herati Fish Design Square 175 KPSI Wool&Silk Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Dense Weave Hand Knotted Herati Fish Design Square 175 KPSI Extra Soft Wool Red Oriental Rug. It has been woven for months and months in the cen...

Category

2010s Indian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Silk

Sterling Silver Vessel
Sterling Silver Vessel

Sterling Silver Vessel

Located in New York, NY

A small well-made sterling silver vessel in the Gothic design style. Piece can be just decorative or use to hold small items, etc., shown in images as a jewelry dish. Markers' mark a...

Category

Early 20th Century American Medieval Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gothic Period Oak Chest 15 Century
Gothic Period Oak Chest 15 Century

Gothic Period Oak Chest 15 Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

exceptional late 15th century/early 16th century carved oak Gothic period chest from Northern of France. Very fine example of a flamboyant Gothic style chest with a superb carved f...

Category

15th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

Portal Screen – Neo Gothic Industrial Stainless Steel and Glass Room Divider
Portal Screen – Neo Gothic Industrial Stainless Steel and Glass Room Divider

Portal Screen – Neo Gothic Industrial Stainless Steel and Glass Room Divider

By Carl Durkow

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A one-of-a-kind room divider for the ages. Flowing curtains, melting wax. Constructed and forged in stainless steel and aluminum, this neo-gothic modesty screen is ideal for obscurin...

Category

2010s American Medieval Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Early Medieval Gold Brooch Inlaid with Red Garnet, Blue and Green Glass
Early Medieval Gold Brooch Inlaid with Red Garnet, Blue and Green Glass

Early Medieval Gold Brooch Inlaid with Red Garnet, Blue and Green Glass

Located in London, GB

This dazzling gold brooch, inlaid with red garnet, and blue and green glass, is a fine example of one of the most striking emblems of the early medieval elite. Its rich colours, expe...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Gold

Gothic Style Spanish 1940's Eight Light Chandelier
Gothic Style Spanish 1940's Eight Light Chandelier

Gothic Style Spanish 1940's Eight Light Chandelier

Located in Buchanan, NY

This unusual Spanish 1940s medieval style iron chandelier features a sturdy frame with eight torchiere arms suspended from an ornate hanger. The fixture has been recently wired to ac...

Category

1940s Spanish Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Statue of Virgin Mary and Child , 19th Century
Antique Statue of Virgin Mary and Child , 19th Century

Antique Statue of Virgin Mary and Child , 19th Century

Located in Basildon, GB

A Pine Carving of Virgin and Child signed E. Lechner. Carved in 15th Century style, a high relief with a hollowed back and depicting the crowned Virgin standing on contrapose with lo...

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Mid-19th Century European Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wood, Pine

17th century Spanish or Italian carved solid wood chest
17th century Spanish or Italian carved solid wood chest

17th century Spanish or Italian carved solid wood chest

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Spanish or Italian 17th century bis chest. Chest structure in solid walnut, entirely hand-carved. Exceptional craftsmanship. Very naive vintage conduction with a nice patina on the...

Category

17th Century Italian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Rare Antique Gothic Windlass Crossbow, 15th–16th Century, Germany
Rare Antique Gothic Windlass Crossbow, 15th–16th Century, Germany

Rare Antique Gothic Windlass Crossbow, 15th–16th Century, Germany

Located in Doha, QA

This remarkable windlass crossbow, dating from the late 15th to early 16th century, is a striking example of early European military craftsmanship, originating from Germany. Measurin...

Category

15th Century and Earlier German Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

2'1"x3' Cypress Tree Design Silk With Textured Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
2'1"x3' Cypress Tree Design Silk With Textured Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

2'1"x3' Cypress Tree Design Silk With Textured Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Cypress Tree Design Silk With Textured Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old Persian we...

Category

2010s Indian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Silk

Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style médiéval design Jacquard Tapestry
Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style médiéval design Jacquard Tapestry

Pretty Vintage Aubusson Style médiéval design Jacquard Tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

very beautiful French Aubusson style tapestry, with a design of a medieval tapestries. This tapestry has been made in the renowned “La Filandière” manufacturing Beautiful colours w...

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Mid-20th Century French Medieval Furniture

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Wool, Cotton

Mid 19th Century Gothic Brass Jardiniere with Shields This is a very old piece
Mid 19th Century Gothic Brass Jardiniere with Shields This is a very old piece

Mid 19th Century Gothic Brass Jardiniere with Shields This is a very old piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th Century Gothic Brass Jardiniere with Shields This is a very old piece it is decorated with Lions and Shields and it has a Latin Motto inscribed on both sides which means ‘Virt...

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1870s Antique Medieval Furniture

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Brass

Danish Cast Iron and Bronze Jewelry Box or Dresser Box, Circa 1940s
Danish Cast Iron and Bronze Jewelry Box or Dresser Box, Circa 1940s

Danish Cast Iron and Bronze Jewelry Box or Dresser Box, Circa 1940s

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful casket form cast iron and bronze dresser box, jewelry box, cigar box, or decorative box with interior cedar lining. The front depicts a scene from the 1219 Battle of Lynd...

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1940s Danish Vintage Medieval Furniture

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Bronze, Iron

Antique Early Romanesque Gothic Architectural Tabernacle Niche Door
Antique Early Romanesque Gothic Architectural Tabernacle Niche Door

Antique Early Romanesque Gothic Architectural Tabernacle Niche Door

Located in Forney, TX

A scarce antique ecclesiastical architectural hand carved and painted wooden church - cathederal tabernacle door. 18th century or earlier, early Medieval European Romanesque Gothic style, facade with elaborate arched header atop partial quartfoil, hinged tabernacle door panel which would have opened to important religious niche...

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18th Century European Antique Medieval Furniture

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Wood

Late 15th Century Polychrome Wood Carving Depicting the Nativity
Late 15th Century Polychrome Wood Carving Depicting the Nativity

Late 15th Century Polychrome Wood Carving Depicting the Nativity

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

While the birth of Christ is briefly told in the Gospel of Luke (2, 7) it is in the apocryphal texts that we find most of the elements and details that have then inspired artists. As of the 14th century and even more of the 15th century the subject of the Adoration of the Child replaces in Western art the scene of the Birth, much favoured in Byzantine art. Instead of being depicted lying with the new-born swathed in the manger, the Virgin is now kneeling, her hands joined in prayer in front of the naked child. This change was probably hastened by the popularity of the visions of Saint Bridget of Sweden to whom the Virgin allegedly appeared to show how she had given birth to Jesus (Visions, VII, chap. 21). Sheltered by a thatch-roofed structure the Virgin is kneeling in front of the Child Jesus. She wears a magnificent red dress under a large gold cloak. Her curled blond hair is partially veiled. The newborn is lying on a straw mat. Joseph is depicted with a parted beard and stands opposite from the Virgin. He wears a tunic and a coat with a purse hanging from the belt. His costume reminds us of the long journey him and Mary have accomplished to reach Bethlehem. Two other women are present. One is looking through the stable’s window to observe the Holy Family while another one kneels in prayer in front of the divine child. The rich costume of the lady might indicate she is a donator. However they could also both represent the women who took part in the birth of Christ, Zelemi and Salome. Salome, incredulous did not believe in the virginal conception of Mary and she is represented far from the scene. The artist has depicted her with an expression of doubt on her face. Zelemi, on the contrary, is a believer. She is rewarded by a place of honour at the heart of the scene, close to Mary. To the left the donkey and ox that have accompanied Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem observe quietly the scene. On the foreground two angels hold a scroll reading an excerpt from the Gloria : “/Gloria/ in excelsis /Deo/.” One of the angels wears a blue cape while the other’s is red Those two colours are very significant as during Middle-Ages blue symbolises hope and red charity. Together they express the hope in redemption thanks to the advent of Christ and his sacrifice to come. Above the main scene, up a cliff, a small shepherd lets his herd of sheep graze amidst the trees. He is framed by two walled cities. This wood carving is the work of a very skilled and inventive artist. The piece bears witness to his exceptional talent. The realism of the scene is emphasised by the amount of details depicted. The refinement of the carving itself is highlighted by the well preserved polychromy. This key moment of the New Testament is set in a contemporary context thanks to the clothes of the characters and the scenes of rural life. The universal dimension of the scene is intensified while allowing contemporary viewers to grasp its meaning more easily. This care for details, the picturesque realism as well as the extraordinary rendition of the cloths suggest it was made by a Flemish artist during the late 15th century. This relief can be compared with the panel of the Nativity from the Saint-Vaast altarpiece made by Jacques Daret between 1433 and 1435, today in Madrid’s Thyssen-Bronemisza Museum. Literature Louis Réau, Iconographie de l’Art chrétien...

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15th Century and Earlier Dutch Antique Medieval Furniture

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Wood

Pair of Plaster Gothic Crocketed Finials
Pair of Plaster Gothic Crocketed Finials

Pair of Plaster Gothic Crocketed Finials

Located in Chicago, IL

This pair of cast plaster Gothic finials exudes the elegance and intricacy of Gothic architectural design. Each finial is adorned with floral form crockets, meticulously crafted to r...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Medieval Furniture

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Plaster

Large French Decorated Gothic Hall Lantern Ceiling Light
Large French Decorated Gothic Hall Lantern Ceiling Light

Large French Decorated Gothic Hall Lantern Ceiling Light

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large French Decorated Gothic Hall Lantern Ceiling Light This is a Large and Very Heavy Hall Lantern it is a Classic Elaborate Gothic Design decorated with animals Caryatid and symb...

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1880s Antique Medieval Furniture

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Brass

Early 17th Century Medieval Handcrafted Black Iron Coffer or Box
Early 17th Century Medieval Handcrafted Black Iron Coffer or Box

Early 17th Century Medieval Handcrafted Black Iron Coffer or Box

Located in Brescia, IT

The iron coffer, fully original in every part of it, was forged and handcrafted in German in the 1610. Complete with key. Full working iron mechanisms. It ...

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Early 17th Century German Antique Medieval Furniture

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Iron

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