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.
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Style: Medieval
17th Century Primitive Religious Carving Oak Panel 1631
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Primitive religious carving oak panel 1631
This rare piece comes from France, the somewhat Primitive carving shows the Madonna and Child sitting on the Devil who is depicted as a li...
Category
17th Century Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Oak
15th Century English Red Sandstone Font
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Potentially dating from as early as the 15th century medieval era, this carved red English sandstone font is between 500 and 600 years old. Though heavily weathered by the elements, ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier English Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
19th Century French Gothic Forged Iron Five-Light Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study of office with this elegant floor fixture. Crafted in southern France, circa 1860, the candelabra lamp stands on a tripod base ending with three feet. The twisted st...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
17th Century Style Pair of Gothic Serpent Andirons
Located in London, GB
A large pair of iron 17th century style Gothic serpent andirons with rope twist,
English made circa 1920-1930
Measure: Overall height 36" 91 cm
...
Category
17th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
$1,671 Sale Price
50% Off
Set of 6 19th Century Country House Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 6 19th Century Country House Oak Dining Chairs
This is a very handsome set of High Back Country Oak Chairs, one of which is the carver chair
These handsome Oak frames have ...
Category
1890s Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Oak
A 19th/Early 20th Century Solid Bronze Gothic Lantern, Six Lights. Circular
Located in Manhasset, NY
A 19th/Early 20th Century Solid Bronze Gothic Lantern, Six Lights. Circular
Having fine bronze escutcheons This large and impressive lantern is...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Bronze
English Fireplace in York Stone
Located in London, GB
An English fireplace in York stone. The plain jambs surmounted by brackets, with moulded shelf above. English, circa 1900.
Measures:
Shelf width: 1445 mm...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Stone
19th Century English Gothic Style Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A mid-late 19th century English Gothic style stone fireplace. The moulded jambs surmounted by arched frieze with spandrel panels. Two-tier moulded shelf. Some markings to the stone c...
Category
19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Stone
Early 16th Century Stone Carving - 'The Death of a Prelate'
Located in Basildon, GB
An Early 16th Century Stone Carving with polychrome : 'The Death of a Prelate'. The enthroned figure of a Bishop surrounded by attendants and surmounted by celestial angels.
Category
16th Century European Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Stone
FOUR FINE RESTORED BROWN LEATHER GOTHIC REVIVAL STEEPLE BACK KITCHEN BAR STOOLs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of four stunning fully restored hand dyed Whisky Brown leather, Gothic Revival Steeple bac...
Category
20th Century European Medieval Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
$4,178 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique French Cast Iron Fire Back the Fire Back is Extremely Heavy
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Antique French cast iron fire back
The Fire back is extremely heavy, it is decorated with the “Armes de France” with the Crest of the House of Bourbon...
Category
19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Chamberlain Co Encaustic Heraldic Tile Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of four 6-inch antique encaustic heraldic tiles by Chamberlain Co of Worcester circa 1845.
Dating from the mid 19th century, these four reclaimed tiles are mounted on a bespok...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Clay
Pair of 16th Century Carved Oak Saints
Located in Basildon, GB
A Pair of 16th Century Oak Saints: One being a male depicted wearing a long hooded cloak held together with a brooch over a flowing tunic tied at the ...
Category
16th Century European Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Oak
Collection of Silver Plated Liqueur Cups in Decorated in Wild Boar Deer Head
Located in Washington, DC
A collection of silver plated liqueur cups decorated in wild boar, and deer head forms-by "Valentin" Spanish designer.
Sold individually.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Medieval Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Gothic Horseshoe Coat and Tack Rack with Mirror A very fine quality piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Gothic Horseshoe Coat and Tack Rack with Mirror
A very fine quality piece made and carved in Oak
Beautifully made in the shape of a horseshoe with 5 turned wooden farriers nails f...
Category
19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Oak
Blacksmith Made Gothic Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Blacksmith made Gothic wrought iron floor lamp
This is a very unusual Gothic Wrought Iron Floor Lamp the Stand is blacksmith made, it stands on 4 feet and takes a 2” diameter wa...
Category
Early 20th Century Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Gothic Pugin Vintage Faux Marble Painted Large Pedestal Plinth for Marble Bust
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Gothic style vintage Faux marble painted pine pedestal pillar column for displaying antiques.
...
Category
20th Century English Medieval Furniture
Materials
Pine
$1,337 Sale Price
20% Off
A Superb French Gothic Iron Entrance Wall Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Superb French Gothic Iron Entrance Wall Light
A very handsome French iron wall light with a glass flame shade, the light is set at a slight incline and would enhance the entrance...
Category
1930s Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Large 17th Century Inlaid Panelled Oak Coffer
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A large 17th century inlaid panelled oak coffer.
This is a lovely old piece, with a superb patina, the chest has three deep moulded panels on the front...
Category
17th Century Antique Medieval Furniture
TEN FINE RESTORED BROWN LEATHER GOTHIC REVIVAL STEEPLE BACK KITCHEN BAR STOOLs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of ten stunning fully restored hand dyed Whisky Brown leather, Gothic Revival Steeple back...
Category
20th Century European Medieval Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
$10,585 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Large, Magnificent and Rare Gothic Revival Silver Plated Incense Burner
Located in London, GB
A magnificent and rare Gothic Revival, Byzantine influenced antique silver plated incense burner. The highly decorative bowl, set with many coloured glass cabochon and bearing the initials I H S a symbolic monogram of Christ, is suspended from a high domed crown on six sturdy chains. Beneath the bowl is a reversed crown terminating in a reversed ring...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Silver
Antique Brass Scuttle Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique brass lined "treasure" box with medieval style motif. Embossed animals, nail trimming, and lion head handles.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
Early 20th Century Medieval Furniture
Materials
Brass
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Late Gothic Swiss early 17th century Rustic walnut Table
Located in Troy, NY
Very charming alpine table of late Gothic design, the one plank top supported by sides ending in shoe feet with simple decoration, one drawer above a conn...
Category
Early 1600s Swiss Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Painted Napoleon III Cast Iron Chandelier
Located in Washington, DC
Painted Napoleon III Cast Iron Chandelier from Northern France probably around Lille.
Category
19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
EXQUISITE PAIR OF HAND CARVED HARDWOOD LiBRARY ARMCHAIRS LION GRIFFON WING ARMS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super decorative pair of large hand carved Mahogany and leather library armchairs with ornately carved ...
Category
20th Century English Medieval Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
$6,407 Sale Price / set
20% Off
SIX FINE RESTORED BROWN LEATHER GOTHIC REVIVAL STEEPLE BACK KiTCHEN BAR STOOLS 6
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of six stunning fully restored hand dyed Whisky Brown leather, Gothic Revival Steeple back...
Category
20th Century European Medieval Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
$6,407 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of 19th Century Italian Painted Wall Hanging Shields with Family Crests
Located in Dallas, TX
Embellish your study or library with this elegant antique pair of wall hanging plaques. Carved in Italy, circa 1880, each plaque is oval in shape with scalloped and curved edges, and...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Minton Tiles Attributed to Edward Hammond
By Minton
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of four 19th Century Mintons tile attributed to the artist Edward Hammond.
Modelled in relief, each 8-inch tile is decorated with a different musician in medieval dress picked...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Clay
Very Fine Pair of Antique Continental Silver Mounted Rock Crystal Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
The candlestick bodies of fine, translucent rock crystal accented with silver gilt mounts; the candlestick base mounts decorated with neo-Gothic style patterns and masked faces.
T...
Category
19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal, Silver
A Pair of Heavy French Gothic Brass Table Lamps
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Heavy French Gothic Brass Table Lamps
A pair of very decorative Chateau table lamps, the bases are in the Gothic style with a wide 3 footed base and an elaborate centre...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,782 / set
A Heavy French Panelled Oak Coffer
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Heavy French Panelled Oak Coffer
The chest has 2 moulded panels on the front and 1 more on each side with a carrying handle
This is a very heavy piece it is made from solid Oak
The top of the box has a planked and moulded edge and it has a large lidded candle box inside
This good rustic piece has been waxed and is in good sound condition for its age, it has blacksmith made hinges and handles
The Coffer measures 56’’ wide...
Category
Early 1800s Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Oak
Cross of Caravaca 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Cross of caravaca xvii century.
Very beautiful cross of caravaca made in bronze. 17th Century. Measurements: 14x6 cm.
Good condition.
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Gothic Form Steel Wall Lights
Located in New York, NY
Gothic form steel wall lights, 17 available.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Medieval Furniture
Materials
Steel
$2,800 / item
Large Heavily Carved French Oak Gilt Cushion Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Heavily carved french oak gilt cushion mirror
A lovely Cushion mirror in carved gilt Oak, the 7” wide frame is set with mirrors and intric...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique French Neogothic Altar Torchère Candlestick Set w/ Architectural Element
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Neogothic Altar Torchère Candlestick Set w/ Architectural Elements & Patina
Decorate your mantlepiece, altar, church, or chapel with these large ornate candlesticks. ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Brass
A Pair of French Gothic Iron Andirons with Guardians
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of French Gothic Iron Andirons with Guardians
This is a Heavy pair of Antique Andirons, they are made in iron, and stand on an upward curving foot each has a female figure
Th...
Category
19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Arts and Crafts Oak Joint Stool, Occasional Table with Drawer
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Oak Joint Stool, Occasional Table with Drawer
This a good Golden Oak Joint or Joined Stool with a carved frieze which is a drawer for storage
This is a good solid s...
Category
1880s Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique English Gothic Removable Candle Torch Set - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique English Gothic Removable Candle Torch Set - Pair
This set includes two identical candlestick holders mounted on sturdy carved wood. Each candlestick holder has space for thr...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Metal
19th Century Cast Iron Hob Grate in the Gothic Style
Located in London, GB
A 19th century cast iron hob grate in the Gothic style. The burning area with rosette pattern and cast spandrels below. Decorative wreath motif to back. English, 19th century.
Width...
Category
19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Small Gothic Style Wrought Iron Firegrate
Located in London, GB
A small Gothic style wrought iron firegrate. The turned feet surmounted by shaped front bars and finials. Shaped cast iron fireback behind with scrollwork behind. English, 20th centu...
Category
20th Century English Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
English Bath Stone Fireplace Mantel in the Gothic Manner
Located in London, GB
A large English Bath stone fireplace in the Gothic style, with arched opening and moulded shelf. Modern.
Measures: Shelf Width: 1850 mm 72 ?"
Overall ...
Category
20th Century English Medieval Furniture
Materials
Stone
Pair Of Vintage Cast Brass Candleholders, Wall Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair Of Vintage Cast Brass Double Swing Arm Candleholders, Wall Sconces, Gothic Fleurs De Lis, Circa 19th Century
Category
1950s French Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Brass
A Superb Gothic Iron and Wood Chandelier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Superb Gothic Iron and Wood Chandelier
A very handsome piece, Large Heavy and very Gothic in design, the light
has 5 wide branches and would enhance the...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
A large French 19th century simulated stone plaster bust of a medieval man C1860
Located in Central England, GB
This most impressive life sized characterful plaster bust dates to circa 1860. It is finely modelled and depicts a medieval gentleman wearing a simple hat and tunic top. The features...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Victorian Carved Oak Stick Stand & Matching Mirror Set
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Victorian carved oak stick stand & matching mirror set
Both the stand and the mirror are made in oak, they have carved decoration in the Gothic st...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Oak
Porta libro Rame e travertino
Located in Catania, IT
Porta libro con scultura a sbalzo in rame e base in travertino, di pregiata manifattura, l’interno é rivestito in morbido tessuto.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Marble, Copper
$768 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Vintage Architectural Element Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Vintage architectural element lamps, black finish.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Medieval Furniture
Materials
Cement, Stone, Brass
$2,960 / set
19th Century Carved Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Carved Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box
This very attractive Carved Box is made in Oak, it is carved on the top with 2 letter slots, one for UNANSWERED and the ot...
Category
19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Oak
16th C set of Four Evangelist Vault Keys
Located in MADRID, ES
Vault keys such as these were used where the vault ribs came together, as a finishing touch. These particular ones depict the four Evangelists. The Angel for St Matthew...
Category
16th Century Spanish Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Stone
$16,819 / set
Gothic Hand-Forged Iron Andirons
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Large hand-forged iron fir place andirons with ball finials and decorative rings.
Category
Early 20th Century American Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
$1,500 / item
1950 Medieval Chandelier in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, FR
Chandelier of wrought iron medieval style, everything is screwed and welded, eight arms of light, the measures are without the chain, approximately 1 meter more , eight bulbs and fou...
Category
1950s French Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neogothic Altar Torchère Candlestick Set w/ Jesus & Cross
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Neogothic Altar Torchère Candlestick Set w/ Jesus & Cross
This set of antique French candle holders are decorated with im...
Category
19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Cross
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century cross.
Made in olive wood and silver metal. Measures: 8x5 cm.
Good condition.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Bronze
A Pair of French Gothic Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of French Gothic Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs
This is a Heavy pair of Antique Andirons, they are made in iron, and stand on a broad front foot with a chunky gothic look
The And...
Category
Early 1800s Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Chamberlain & Co 6-inch Encaustic Bird Tile on Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A mid 19th century glazed encaustic floor tile by Chamberlain & Co (stamped) depicting a pair of entwined addorsed birds, likely pheasants.
This 6-inch tile includes a bespoke steel...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Steel
Vintage French Neogothic Altar Torchère Candlestick Set w/ Black Porcelain
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Neogothic Altar Torchère Candlestick Set w/ Black Porcelain
These matching black porcelain candlesticks have bronze flourishes. The base of each candlestick has three...
Category
Late 20th Century French Medieval Furniture
Materials
Brass
Very Large Early 19th Century French Fire Grate Set on Iron Andirons
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very large early 19th century French fire grate set on iron andirons
This is a very large fire grate set on tall bowl Andirons, they are Blacksmith...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Carved Oak Column Display Pedestal
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French carved oak column display pedestal
The pedestal is square in shape, the top has a 14” x 17” plinth so it is ideal to display a large ornament or similar
The front and sid...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Oak
Large 19th Century Andirons with Grate These are heavy hand Forged Iron Andiron
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large 19th Century Andirons with Grate
These are heavy hand Forged Iron Andirons, they come with a curved log grate, the grate sits on the andirons and has a good airflow
The Andiro...
Category
19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Very Large Painted Wall Brackets
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of very large painted wall brackets.
The brackets are in 5” wide solid wood with old silver blue/grey paint, they are over 1ft high and has are deeply moulded. They do have...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Pine
$1,532 / set
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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