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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
Period: Mid-20th Century
2'4"x8'9" Rosewood Pink Vintage Northwest Persian Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Rosewood Pink, Vintage Northwest Persian with Geometric Pattern, Shaved Down, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary ...
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1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

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Wool

Antique Chandelier, Gothic Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unusual iron French Gothic style two-light chandelier with shades, great for over kitchen island or billiard table. Four available. The fixture is 58 inches long x 48 inches wide wit...
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1930s French Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

Apricot Color Vintage Persian Hamadan Worn Wool Distressed Look 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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1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Ivory Vintage Chinese Ming Dynasty Hand Knotted Full Pile XL Clean Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous hand-knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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1940s Chinese Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

9'8"x12'4" Scarlet Red Persian Heriz Hand Knotted Wool Even Wear 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

3'5"x9'6" Red Vintage Persian Shiraz Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Prismatic Red, Vintage Persian Shiraz with Small Animal Figurines and Geometric Design, Good Condition, Hand Knotted, Clean, Even Wear, Pure Wool, Wide Runner, Oriental Rug Primary m...
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1940s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

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Wool

5'x8' Red Vintage Persian Shiraz with Geometric Design Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Crimson Red, Vintage Persian Shiraz with Geometric Design, Good Condition, Clean, Evenly Worn, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0...
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1940s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

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Wool

5'6"x8'3" Red Vintage Persian Shiraz Animal Figurines Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Blush Red, Vintage Persian Shiraz with Small Animal Figurines and Geometric Design, Good Condition, Clean, Even Wear, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool La...
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1940s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

8'6"x11'4" Ivory Vintage Turkoman with Bokara Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Boulder Ivory, Vintage Turkoman with Repetitive Bokara Design, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional P...
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1940s Turkish Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

5'2"x7'8" Gray Vintage Persian Shiraz Geometric Pattern Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Dim Gray, Vintage Persian Shiraz with Geometric Pattern, Clean, Even Wear, Good Condition, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 ...
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1940s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

5'6"x8'7" Red Vintage Persian Shiraz Bird Figurines Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Rose Red, Vintage Persian Shiraz with Deer and Bird Figurines, Excellent Condition, Clean, Evenly Worn, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile ...
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1940s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

7'x9'8" Red Hand Knotted Pure Wool Vintage Persian Heriz Clean Worn Down 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

Red Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Heriz Wool Sides and Ends Secured Worn Down 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

Orange Hand Knotted Worn Vintage Overdyed Persian Hamadan Pure Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Ivory Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Kerman Sheared Low Distressed Worn Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

9'5"x13' Red Hand Knotted Soft Wool Vintage Persian Kashan Clean Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Round Wrought Iron Chandelier with 8 Lights in the Gothic Style
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This 8 lights round chandelier is made of wrought iron. This is a French work in the Gothic style. Circa 1950
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1940s French Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

5 Lights Wrought Iron Candlestick
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice 5 lights candlestick. 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

Pink Abrash Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Pure Wool Clean Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Ivory Vintage Persian Kerman Washed Out Hand Knotted Soft Wool Evenly Worn 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

1940s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

8'x11' Black Overdyed Vintage Persian Tabriz Barjasta Pure Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Asphalt Black, Vintage Overdyed Persian Tabriz Barjasta, Distressed, Sheared Low, Worn Down, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Chandelier Pendant Wrought Iron Wood Gothic Style French Design 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Particular Gothic style chandelier made of wrought iron and wood. Made in France in the 1940s.Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you. Weight: 10 Kg Bulbs: 4 E14 ligh...
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Mid-20th Century French Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rectangular wrought iron chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Rectangular wrought iron chandelier with golden twist trim details and original canopy.
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1940s French Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Imperial Red Vintage Persian Hamadan Pure Wool Hand Knotted 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

Brown Hand Knotted Vintage Worn Persian Baluch Abrash Clean Distressed 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

Tomato Red Vintage Persian Heriz Hand Knotted Clean Sheared Low Wide Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

8'1"x11'3" Ochre Red Hand Knotted Vintage All Wool Joshagan Cleaned 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

1950s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Red Washed Out Vintage Persian Kerman Sheared Low Pile 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 Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

3'8"x9'5" Purple Hand Knotted Even Wear Wool Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Vintage Persian Hamadan, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsman...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Soft Pink Hand Knotted Worn Wool Cropped Thin Distressed Old Persian Kerman Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous hand-knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Brown Vintage Northwest Persian Abrash Clean Hand Knotted Soft Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Semi Antique Coral Color Northwest Persian Wool Clean Distressed Handknotted 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 wrought iron chandelier with 8 lights. French work. Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice large 8 lights chandelier is made of wrought iron. This is a French work in the gothic style. Circa 1950
Category

1950s French Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Chocolate Brown Vintage Northwest Persian Abrash Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Red Vintage Persian Bakhtiar Garden Design Full Pile and Clean 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 Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

2'4"x2'4" Yale Blue Vintage Persian Bidjar Wool Hand Knotted 300 KPSI Square Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Yale Blue, Vintage Persian Bidjar, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Excellent Condition, 300 KPSI, Mat, Square, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style...
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1940s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

2'6"x12'9" Red Rustic Look Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

3'3"x10'6" Red Vintage Northwest Persian Hand Knotted Wool Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

4'9"x6'6" Light Red Vintage Persian Flower Design Pure Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Light Salmon Red, Vintage Persian Repetitive Geometrical Flower Bouquet Design, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style...
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1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Ivory Worn Wool Hand Knotted Old Persian Kerman Shabby Chic Distressed 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

Misty Blue Vintage Persian Kerman Sheared Thin Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

3'4"x8'7" Indigo Overdyed Vintage Persian Hamadan Pure Wool Handmade Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Indigo, Overdyed Vintage Persian Hamadan, Pure Wool, Handmade, Runner Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional Primary color: Purpl...
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1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

3'7"x6'5" Brown Vintage Persian Baluch Pure Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Dark Chocolate Brown, Vintage Persian Baluch, Serrated Repetitive Geometrical Medallion Design, Excellent Condition, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug. Primary materials: Wool La...
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1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Light Blue Old Persian Kerman Hand Knotted Cropped Thin Worn Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous hand-knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

1960s Wall Coat Rack in Medieval Style in the Shape of an Axe, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Hand forged vintage wall coat rack in very good condition.
Category

1960s European Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Metal

4'x9'4" Blue Pure Wool Handmade Overdyed Vintage Persian Fish Mahi Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Dark Sapphire Blue, Pure Wool, Handmade, Overdyed Vintage Persian Houssienabad Fish Mahi All Over Design, Wide Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.2...
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1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mid-20th Century French Iron and Brass Ring Chandelier with 6 Torches
Located in Casteren, NL
This elegant chandelier was made in France in the 1960s. It features a black patinated steel ring supporting 6 brass torches. The torches end with beautiful yellow twisted glass cove...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Medieval Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

5'4"x7' Red Antique Turkish Bergama Full Pile & Soft Hand Knotted Wool Weft Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Vermilion Red, Antique Turkish Bergama in Excellent Condition, Full Pile and Soft, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Clean, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Wool Weft, Oriental Rug Prim...
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1930s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

2'5"x10'8" Indian Red Hand Knotted All Wool Vintage Persian Bibikabad Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Burnt Umber Brown Bohemian Old Persian Baluch Worn Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous hand-knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

10'x13' Gray Hand Knotted All Wool Pile Overdyed Vintage Persian Kerman Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Vintage Zoroastrian Karman, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving crafts...
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1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

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Wool

Blue Vintage Persian Kerman Worn Down Hand Knotted All Wool Square Rug 1'9"x1'9"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Beige Worn Down and Old Persian Qashqai Pure Wool Hand Knotted 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

5'1"x9'9" Overdyed Purple Worn Wool Handmade Vintage Persian Shiraz Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Overdyed Purple, Worn Wool Handmade, Vintage Persian Shiraz, Wide and Long Oriental Rug. Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional Primary color:...
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1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

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Wool

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...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Yale Blue Vintage Persian Kerman Pure Wool Hand Knotted Even Wear Oversized Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

1940s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

4'3"x9'1" Rusty Red Hand Knotted Semi Antique Sheeraz Wide Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Red Old Persian Baluch Geometric Pure Wool Hand Knotted Full Pile Rug 3'7"x7'1"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

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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