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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 important wrought iron landiers. French work in the Gothic Style. C 1900
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This tall pair of gothic style wrought iron andirons are also called landiers because of the shape of the top parts that where used to have water or soup boiling on receipt near the ...
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1880s 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...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Stone

18th Century French Hanging Iron Fireplace Accessory
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall French hanging iron fireplace accessory from the 18th century. This fabulous antique fireplace accessory piece from France, when hu...
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18th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Metal, Iron

Set of Candel Holders Chateau de Loire
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of candel holders Chateau de Loire Artisan-made Candel Holders in solid brass and provided with a vintage brass finish Tall - h: 50 cm, l: 18.5 cm, d: 16.5 cm Small - h: 35.5 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Medieval Furniture

Materials

Brass

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.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Steel

Pair of 1950s Gothic Pendant Lights W/ Hexagon Shape and White Textured Glass
Located in New York, NY
1950's Gothic style pendant lights with textured white glass. This pair of hexagon shaped steel lights with brass plating have the original patina although there some wear with the b...
Category

1950s American Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Steel, Brass

17-18th C. Andirons In The Gothic Manner
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A tall pair wrought iron andirons from the 17-18 th century. Gothic period. One front ring is missing.
Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

17-18th C.   Andirons In The Gothic Manner
17-18th C.   Andirons In The Gothic Manner
$1,440 Sale Price / set
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A Rare And Extraordinary English Oak Spice Chest C. 1700
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very early Oak Spice Chest with fine English form, handsome decorative panel doors and 24 drawers, four of which are hidden behind a central interior doo...
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18th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

Medieval walnut sculptural arm chair with floral carvings, 17th century
Located in Zevenaar, NL
This unique late medieval chair dates from the Romanesque period and was made in England. The chair is made of walnut wood, in which beautiful floral patterns are carved. It looks l...
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17th Century British Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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...
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Early 20th Century English Medieval Furniture

Materials

Lead

Carved Oak Open Bookcase. The bookcase is good quality, with attractive carving
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Carved Oak Open Bookcase. The bookcase is good quality, with attractive carving on the front The bookcase is in good original condition and the shelves are adjustable This excelle...
Category

1870s Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

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 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

Gothic Iron Chandelier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Gothic style wrought iron chandelier boasting eight sockets, four on arms and four inset. Beautiful scrolling iron work, including gargoyle heads on each arm. Please confirm lo...
Category

20th Century Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique, French, Folk Art, wrought iron gothic chandelier. Circa early 1900's
Located in CARENTAN-LES-MARAIS, FR
Sourced in the Mayenne department of France, this wonderful Folk Art, wrought iron, chandelier captures the essence of the Gothic style with its featured dragon and serpent twisted and sculptured bodywork. The high quality craftsmanship and detailing, including the spiralled candle holders...
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Early 20th Century French Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought 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.
Category

Early 18th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Bone and Stone Lidded Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Metal decorative box with bone and stone inlay. The exterior of the box showcases a mosaic bone inlay adorned with turquoise and red stones set in pewter. The inside of the box is li...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Medieval Furniture

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Metal, Pewter

Gothic Carved Oak Credence Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Gothic Carved Oak Credence Table A Charming piece known as a credence table as it has such an unusual shape with a single drawer, this and the side panels have a Celtic style carvin...
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Early 1900s Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

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

An Oak Joint Stool, Occasional Table, Sewing Box
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
An Oak Joint Stool, Occasional Table, Sewing Box This a good Oak Joint or Joined Stool which has a secret compartment hidden in the top, this is accessed by sliding the top to the s...
Category

19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

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

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 ...
Category

Early 18th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

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...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

1970s Modern Gothic Metal 4 Light Chandelier
Located in Pasadena, CA
Iron 4 light 4 arm chandelier with wax candle shades with electrically lit lighting. The hook shaped arms extend generously outward and offer a glow thro...
Category

Late 20th Century American Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

17th Century Magnificent French Gothic Firedogs or Andirons
Located in Soest, NL
17th century, French Gothic fire dogs made of wrought iron and cast iron. Rare combination of Gothic forged iron and heavy cast iron at the back. This product has to be shipped as f...
Category

17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron, Iron

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

18th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th Century Gothic Cup Dogs, Andirons
Located in Soest, NL
French 17th century Gothic cup dogs. The condition is good.
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17th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

Carved Oak Foot Stool Upholstered in Leather
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Carved oak foot stool upholstered in leather. A lovely piece, this Victorian stool is made in carved oak, it stands on short carved hairy paw feet an...
Category

19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

Bronze Woman Sculpture Door Stop Bookend
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful sculptural figure of a lady, intricate in detail and wearing women's medieval attire and hat. A good weight at 18 lbs - use as a heavy duty bookend, decor or door sto...
Category

Early 20th Century French Medieval Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Gothic Pendant from the Magic Kingdom Collection
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This authentic Wrought Iron Gothic Lantern was originally made for a theme park in Anaheim Ca. The intricate forged iron lantern is composed of over 50 individual handmade parts. ...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage Large Wall Art Form Lion Knights Sword Sculpture Medieval Style
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Medieval Lion Knight Sword Sculpture Crafted in a resin style, this piece depicts a fierce lion knight wielding a sword, capturing the essence...
Category

1960s American Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Resin

Antique 13th-14th Century Medieval Carved Stone Gargoyle
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique medieval carved stone gargoyle from the private collection of a country house in Oxfordshire, originally purchased from Crowther of Syon Lodge in 1985. Dating to the 13...
Category

15th Century and Earlier English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Stone

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

Terracotta Buddha head, Shan State Kingdom, Burma, 16th/18th century
Located in NICE, FR
Stoneware Buddha head, Shan State Kingdom, Burma, 16th/18th century Buddha head from a temple facing built entirely of mud bricks during the 16th/18th century. Maravijaya Buddha. Sh...
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17th Century Burmese Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Terracotta, Lacquer

Black Wrought Iron Andirons with Trefoil Finials and Semi-Circle Legs, c. 1920s
Located in New York, NY
AFP0506 A pair of antique blackened wrought iron andirons pierced with a gothic style trefoil finial atop rectangular bodies and semi-circle legs. Circa 1920s. DIMENSIONS: Overall:...
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Early 20th Century American Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

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

Vintage Bronze Gothic Style Lecturn/Music Stand By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Patinated Bronze Gothic Style Lecturn/Music Stand by Maitland Smith This vintage patinated bronze Gothic style lectern/music stand by Maitland Smith is a stunning blend of a...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Medieval Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

6'3"x9'10" Gray Earthtone Color Vintage Afghan Balooch Hand Knotted All Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Agreeable Gray, Earthtone Color, Vintage Afghan Baluch with Bold Geometric Pattern, Natural Color, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height...
Category

1960s Afghan Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

4'x6'2" Ivory Organic Wool Evenly Worn Mint Condition Clean Persian Vintage 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...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

3'9"x6'1" Ivory Pure Wool Hand Knotted Faded Out Worn Down Persian Vintage 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...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

7'2"x12'5" Blue All Wool Hand Knotted Overdyed Erased 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

9'5"X12'10" Blue Pure Wool Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Kerman Distressed 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

9'8"x13'3" Jet Gray Vintage Persian Kerman All Wool Rustic Feel Hand Knotted 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

4'x7' Gray Faded Design Worn Wool Hand Knotted Clean 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

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

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,...
Category

Early 1900s Persian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Large Gothic Artisan Handwrought Iron and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive, Gothic influenced, artisan blacksmith made, coffee table circa 1940s features a handwrought, iron x base with 3/4 inch thick glass top. The Nicos Zographos swivel chair s...
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Mid-20th Century Saint Pierre and Miquelon Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Gothic Aged Brass English Pair of Wall Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Character rich large pair of antique Gothic brass wall sconces that look like they came from a castle! Two arms in each with open cages around the sockets and handsome masculine des...
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19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

19th Century Viennese Miniature Covered Silver and Enamel Cornucopia
Located in New York, NY
A very fine antique jeweled, silver Viennese enamel covered Cornucopia. Each panel is beautifully enameled with cupids, Angeles and Maidens with neoclassical mythological subjects, f...
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1850s Austrian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Saint Ambrosius Italian Sculpture 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Saint Ambrosius Italian sculpture 17th century in painted and gilded wood. The figure is represented standing up blessing with the hand. Faults and defects. Dimensions. Heigh...
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Mid-17th Century Italian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wood

STUNNING ANTIQUE SUPER DECORATiVE HAND HAMMERED BOWL IDEAL FOR FRUIT OR PUNCH
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique bowl with hand hammered finish ideally suited for fruit or punch A super decorative an...
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20th Century European Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

19th Century German Painted Porcelain Platter in Repoussé Pewter Frame
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office with this large, hand painted porcelain plate; crafted in Germany, circa 1880 and round in shape, the painted ceramic platter depicts the portrait of a man dressed in ornate period clothing. The antique wall plate...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Pewter

Small English Wood and Metal Box with Dual Lids
Located in New York, NY
1950s English wooden box with handle and two lids. Suede interior.
Category

1940s English Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Suede, Wood

Amazing Chest, Italy, late 16th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing Chest, Italy, late 16th century 93 x 214 x 74 cm Rectangular shaped chest, in walnut wood. Four bracket feet, with four corners with sculpted leaves. Table top with owl's bea...
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16th Century Italian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wood

Early 20th C Etched Gothic Motif White Glass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Single pendant light featuring an etched arched Gothic design on the white shade. Original brass fitter and iron hardware. This can be seen at our 400 Gilligan St location in Scranto...
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Early 20th Century American Medieval Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

9'x19'4" Barn Red Antique Persian Sarouk Rare Gallery Size 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

1930s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

4'2"x6'4" Blue Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Medallion Design Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

3'10"x5'4" Pompeain Red Hand Knotted Antique Bergama Prayer Wool 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

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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