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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
Medieval Oak Chest
Medieval Oak Chest

Medieval Oak Chest

Located in Greenwich, CT

A very early oak chest with lovely silvery patina of heavy plank construction raised off the floor with integral legs extending the depth of the edges, and a hinged ridged top with t...

Category

16th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

Beautiful Gothic Brass Candelabra/Candlestick, circa 1500
Beautiful Gothic Brass Candelabra/Candlestick, circa 1500

Beautiful Gothic Brass Candelabra/Candlestick, circa 1500

Located in Vienna, AT

The item on sale is an original Gothic candelabra that dates back to the 1500s. It was expertly handcrafted from brass and consists of two parts that...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Brass

Unique Small Size & Quality Hand Carved Tiger Oak Gothic Revival Chest, 1920
Unique Small Size & Quality Hand Carved Tiger Oak Gothic Revival Chest, 1920

Unique Small Size & Quality Hand Carved Tiger Oak Gothic Revival Chest, 1920

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning and practical size, multi purpose Gothic chest / box from a monastery. This here Gothic chest is one of the smallest yet most stylish we ever had the pleasure of offering. ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

2 Door Carved Gothic Oak Cupboard, Sideboard This is an unusual design
2 Door Carved Gothic Oak Cupboard, Sideboard This is an unusual design

2 Door Carved Gothic Oak Cupboard, Sideboard This is an unusual design

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

2 Door Carved Gothic Oak Cupboard, Sideboard This is an unusual design, the Cupboard doors and drawer fronts are profusely carved in the Gothic Oak Style, with faces including the g...

Category

Early 1800s Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

Gothic Style Free Standing Tall Fire Basket, Grate for Inglenook
Gothic Style Free Standing Tall Fire Basket, Grate for Inglenook

Gothic Style Free Standing Tall Fire Basket, Grate for Inglenook

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Gothic style free standing tall fire basket, Grate for Inglenook This is a Quirky and decorative piece, it is blacksmith made with 2 large Ornamental Dragon’s Heads at each side,...

Category

Early 20th Century Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

Orange Antique Persian Tabriz Open Some Wear Clean Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Orange Antique Persian Tabriz Open Some Wear Clean Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug

Orange Antique Persian Tabriz Open Some Wear Clean 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 make exact rug size in feet and inches : 8'8" x 12'0" main rug color : orange rug border color : navy blue other colors of the rug : ivory, light blue, pink, beige rug pile...

Category

1920s Pakistani Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

An antique framed wood carving, 19th century
An antique framed wood carving, 19th century

An antique framed wood carving, 19th century

Located in View Park, CA

A stunning and unique fine artwork that features an antique wood carving - seemingly depicting a medieval knight on horseback - set against a silken silver matting and centered in an...

Category

19th Century Unknown Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Linen, Wood

Antique Glastonbury Chair, English, Oak, Elbow Seat, Gothic Revival, Victorian
Antique Glastonbury Chair, English, Oak, Elbow Seat, Gothic Revival, Victorian

Antique Glastonbury Chair, English, Oak, Elbow Seat, Gothic Revival, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Glastonbury chair. An English, oak armchair in Gothic Revival taste, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. A superb example of the traditional Glastonbury fo...

Category

1880s British Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

Blue Vintage Persian Kerman Worn Down Hand Knotted All Wool Square Rug 1'9"x1'9"
Blue Vintage Persian Kerman Worn Down Hand Knotted All Wool Square Rug 1'9"x1'9"

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...

Category

1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

2'3"x6'2" Red New Persian Hussainabad Full Pile All Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
2'3"x6'2" Red New Persian Hussainabad Full Pile All Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug

2'3"x6'2" Red New Persian Hussainabad Full Pile All Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Ajax Red, New Persian Hussainabad with All Over Design, Full Pile and Soft, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Narrow Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 ...

Category

2010s Pakistani Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Antique 16th Century Austrian Gothic Marble Memento Mori Skull with Iron Cross
Antique 16th Century Austrian Gothic Marble Memento Mori Skull with Iron Cross

Antique 16th Century Austrian Gothic Marble Memento Mori Skull with Iron Cross

Located in Doha, QA

An exceptional and rare Gothic-Renaissance memento mori, sculpted in marble and surmounted by an original iron cross, originating from Austria, 16th century. Carved from solid marble...

Category

16th Century Austrian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Marble

4 Doors Cupboard or Wardrobe Gothic Period in Oak, 15th Century
4 Doors Cupboard or Wardrobe Gothic Period in Oak, 15th Century

4 Doors Cupboard or Wardrobe Gothic Period in Oak, 15th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

exceptional and very rare Gothic 4 doors buffet or wardrobe in oak, 15th century period from the north of France. This rare gothic piece open with 4 stylized plant decoration door, each with its original entrance, lockand hinges each in their original condition. The sides of the cupboard have carved pannels typical of gothic style furniture...

Category

15th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

An Architectural Model of a Gothic Pinnacle France
An Architectural Model of a Gothic Pinnacle France

An Architectural Model of a Gothic Pinnacle France

Located in Chonburi, TH

This architectural model is a stunning representation of a Gothic pinnacle from France, standing at an impressive height of 51 cm. Crafted with meticul...

Category

19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

Old Antique Reclaimed Large Stone Fireplace Mantel with Trumeau Overmantle
Old Antique Reclaimed Large Stone Fireplace Mantel with Trumeau Overmantle

Old Antique Reclaimed Large Stone Fireplace Mantel with Trumeau Overmantle

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Reclaimed from a castle in Caithness, England, this majestic 115" high mid-18th century hand-carved limestone fireplace is a truly rare and captivating royal masterpiece. It represents an artistic mix of elegance, history and sophistication that has been extremely well kept throughout the years. The perfection within the details of this two-tiered fireplace is quite fascinating. It is a true representation for the skilled craftsmanship and sculptural artistry of the period's master carvers. Engraved right into the trumeau center of this monumental antique mantel...

Category

18th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Limestone, Iron

Maison Baguès Red Signed Crystal Flowers Sconces, Wrought Iron, circa 1900
Maison Baguès Red Signed Crystal Flowers Sconces, Wrought Iron, circa 1900

Maison Baguès Red Signed Crystal Flowers Sconces, Wrought Iron, circa 1900

By Maison Baguès

Located in Firenze, Toscana

Housing 2 lights each, will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and certified sockets for other countries and ready to hang. Wrought iron in construction. Adorning 3 ...

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Wrought Iron

Large Standing Goddess, Volcanic Stone, 13th Century.
Large Standing Goddess, Volcanic Stone, 13th Century.

Large Standing Goddess, Volcanic Stone, 13th Century.

Located in PARIS, FR

Large standing goddess holding various attributes with her six arms resting on a recumbent buffalo, accompanied by a worshipper. Height 72 cm.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Javanese Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Stone

A Set of Nine Reclaimed Encaustic W.Godwin Tiles
A Set of Nine Reclaimed Encaustic W.Godwin Tiles

A Set of Nine Reclaimed Encaustic W.Godwin Tiles

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A set of nine reclaimed encaustic W.Godwin tiles. Dating from the mid 19th century, these reclaimed encaustic tiles were prodcued in Lugwardine, Herefordshire. They are of a neo-med...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

16th century sculpted oak Gothic panel, Belgium
16th century sculpted oak Gothic panel, Belgium

16th century sculpted oak Gothic panel, Belgium

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Belgium / 16th century / wooden sculpted panel / oak / Gothic / Rustic / Antique A panel in oak wood enriched with Gothic graphic carvings. Hand carved in Belgium in the 16th centur...

Category

16th Century Belgian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

Set of Three Vintage Paintings with People in Rococo Costumes
Set of Three Vintage Paintings with People in Rococo Costumes

Set of Three Vintage Paintings with People in Rococo Costumes

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Set of Three Vintage Paintings with People in Rococo Costumes A set of three paintings depicting two noble ladies and a noble man in Rococo costumes. Handpainted with enamel paint o...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Gothic Revival Inlaid & Fine Cut Velvet Side Chairs, English, c. 1870
Pair of Gothic Revival Inlaid & Fine Cut Velvet Side Chairs, English, c. 1870

Pair of Gothic Revival Inlaid & Fine Cut Velvet Side Chairs, English, c. 1870

By Bruce James Talbert, Charles Bevan

Located in Atlanta, GA

A richly detailed pair of English Gothic Revival walnut side chairs, dating to around 1870, distinguished by their intricately carved tracery backs, architectural arcade motifs, and ...

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Ebony, Walnut

Antique 15th Century Medieval Gothic Iron Money Strongbox with Original Locks
Antique 15th Century Medieval Gothic Iron Money Strongbox with Original Locks

Antique 15th Century Medieval Gothic Iron Money Strongbox with Original Locks

Located in Doha, QA

An exceptionally rare and important 15th century Gothic iron strongbox, weighing approximately 80 kg. This large strongbox retains its original mechanical locking system, which remai...

Category

15th Century and Earlier German Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

Wonderful Vintage French screen printed by hand Tapestry
Wonderful Vintage French screen printed by hand Tapestry

Wonderful Vintage French screen printed by hand Tapestry

By J. Laurent

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Discover the elegance of this mid-century French screen-printed by hand tapestry featuring the exquisite design of a medieval museum tapestry titled “Charade” This tapestry, a repli...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Linen

Reclaimed Medieval Style Square Stained Glass Window
Reclaimed Medieval Style Square Stained Glass Window

Reclaimed Medieval Style Square Stained Glass Window

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A reclaimed medieval style square stained glass window, one of three similar in the same design in different sizes we are selling. This stained and leaded glass panel will make a b...

Category

20th Century English Medieval Furniture

Materials

Lead

4'1"x6'2" Almond Brown, Hand Knotted Cypress Tree Design, Silk With Wool Rug
4'1"x6'2" Almond Brown, Hand Knotted Cypress Tree Design, Silk With Wool Rug

4'1"x6'2" Almond Brown, Hand Knotted Cypress Tree Design, Silk With Wool Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Almond Brown, Hand Knotted Cypress Tree Design, Silk With Textured Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centurie...

Category

2010s Indian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Silk

Set of Six Antique Italian 17th-18th Century Rocchetto Chairs
Set of Six Antique Italian 17th-18th Century Rocchetto Chairs

Set of Six Antique Italian 17th-18th Century Rocchetto Chairs

Located in Milano, IT

A rare and elegant set of six antique Italian chairs dating back to the 17th-18th centuries, crafted with exceptional artisan skill. These chairs are a magnificent example of the Roc...

Category

Early 1700s Italian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th Century French Gothic Forged Iron Eight-Light Island Chandelier
19th Century French Gothic Forged Iron Eight-Light Island Chandelier

19th Century French Gothic Forged Iron Eight-Light Island Chandelier

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant antique light fixture was forged in France, circa 1890. Rectangular in shape and almost 4 feet long, the chandelier with a flat bottom, features an intricate pierced gallery with scrolled work around the perimeter, and embellished with gilt floral rosette medallions in each recessed corner; the light has the original double chains on each side connected to a crossed bar, under the top double chain. The large chandelier has eight inside arms newly wired and each iron torch light...

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

The Lovers’ Draught: Antique English Medieval Needlepoint Masterpiece of Romance
The Lovers’ Draught: Antique English Medieval Needlepoint Masterpiece of Romance

The Lovers’ Draught: Antique English Medieval Needlepoint Masterpiece of Romance

Located in Dallas, TX

78092 Rare Antique English Needlepoint Tapestry 02'04 x 03'05. Woven in the quiet hush of late-Victorian England yet echoing the soul of the Middle Ages, this extraordinary handwoven...

Category

Early 20th Century English Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Antique Medieval Tuscan Mortar in Nembro Marble, Italy
Antique Medieval Tuscan Mortar in Nembro Marble, Italy

Antique Medieval Tuscan Mortar in Nembro Marble, Italy

Located in Roma, IT

Incredilbe apothecary Mortar in Nembro Marble, made from a single block of marble and dated back to the early 600 from Tuscany. It was used in the in apothecaries to grind herbs and spices into powder for food or medicine. Very unique and rare piece in great conditions considering the the period to which it dates. This highly sculptural and unique piece would be suitable today as a magnificent decoration on a table or mantle, or to grace the counter of an open kitchen...

Category

Early 18th Century Italian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Marble

Rare Pair of Medieval Sand Cast Iron Andirons
Rare Pair of Medieval Sand Cast Iron Andirons

Rare Pair of Medieval Sand Cast Iron Andirons

Located in Greenwich, CT

A pair of rare and ancient weathered sand-cast iron figural andirons with finials in the shape of almond eyed faces with tight widows'-peak headcoverings coming to a point in the mid...

Category

15th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

Arched Gothic Oak Cathedral Door
Arched Gothic Oak Cathedral Door

Arched Gothic Oak Cathedral Door

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Sourced from a cathedral in the south west of England, this arched gothic front door dates from the mid 1800s. On the front, it features vertical oak...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

12'x15'1" Green Persian Inspired with Birds Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool XL Rug
12'x15'1" Green Persian Inspired with Birds Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool XL Rug

12'x15'1" Green Persian Inspired with Birds Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool XL Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Sage Green, Broken and Erased Persian Inspired with Birds Design, Distinct Abrash, Shaved Low, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, XL, Oversized, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No ...

Category

2010s Indian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Wrought Iron Chandelier with 12 Lights in the Gothic Style. Circa 1950
Wrought Iron Chandelier with 12 Lights in the Gothic Style. Circa 1950

Wrought Iron Chandelier with 12 Lights in the Gothic Style. Circa 1950

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

This very nice chandelier with 12 lights 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

French 19th Century Church Altar Candlesticks
French 19th Century Church Altar Candlesticks

French 19th Century Church Altar Candlesticks

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A towering pair of 19th century French brass altar candlesticks from a cathedral or church. The center of each bobeche is fitted with a spike, surrounded by a pierced brass crown of ...

Category

19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1950s Gothic Pendant Lights W/ Hexagon Shape and White Textured Glass
Pair of 1950s Gothic Pendant Lights W/ Hexagon Shape and White Textured Glass

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

Space Gray Afghan Kashkuli Gabbeh Design Soft Wool Hand Knotted Rug 10' x 13'8"
Space Gray Afghan Kashkuli Gabbeh Design Soft Wool Hand Knotted Rug 10' x 13'8"

Space Gray Afghan Kashkuli Gabbeh Design Soft Wool Hand Knotted Rug 10' x 13'8"

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 Afghan Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Medieval Stained Glass Window Hanging Panel of a Saint
Medieval Stained Glass Window Hanging Panel of a Saint

Medieval Stained Glass Window Hanging Panel of a Saint

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A really interesting antique stained glass window hanging panel of a saintly figure with halo dating from the medieval period, circa 1400, set within a further stained glass diamond....

Category

15th Century and Earlier English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Lead

Large Pair of Wrought Iron Wall Lights with Coat of Arms and 3 Light Arms
Large Pair of Wrought Iron Wall Lights with Coat of Arms and 3 Light Arms

Large Pair of Wrought Iron Wall Lights with Coat of Arms and 3 Light Arms

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

This large pair of 3 light arms wall lights is decorated with coat of arms. These wall sconces are made of wrought iron. This is a French work in the Gothic Style. Circa 1940

Category

1940s French Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique 13th-14th Century Medieval Carved Stone Gargoyle
Antique 13th-14th Century Medieval Carved Stone Gargoyle

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

Maderas De Santa Barbara Gothic Revival Jungle Room Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Maderas De Santa Barbara Gothic Revival Jungle Room Dining Chairs - Set of 4

Maderas De Santa Barbara Gothic Revival Jungle Room Dining Chairs - Set of 4

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Maderas De Santa Barbara Gothic Revival Jungle Room Dining Chairs - Set of 4. Item features tall backs, original red upholstery, solid wood construction, distressed finish, very nice...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Medieval Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Blandford Fletcher (1858 – 1936) “Beauchamp of Holt & His Lady” Oil on Canvas
Blandford Fletcher (1858 – 1936) “Beauchamp of Holt & His Lady” Oil on Canvas

Blandford Fletcher (1858 – 1936) “Beauchamp of Holt & His Lady” Oil on Canvas

By Blandford Fletcher

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Blandford Fletcher (1858 – 1936) “Beauchamp of Holt & His Lady” Oil on Canvas. Presented in a guilt frame, this gothic scene is captured in the North Aisle of Worcestershire Cathedr...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

19th Century French Armorial Coat Of Arms
19th Century French Armorial Coat Of Arms

19th Century French Armorial Coat Of Arms

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A 19th century French armorial coat of arms dated to circa 1850. Hand carved onto oak boards, this polychrome and gilt panel incorporates various heraldic elements. Typically refer...

Category

19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

Wonderful Vintage French screen printed by hand Tapestry “fountain concert”
Wonderful Vintage French screen printed by hand Tapestry “fountain concert”

Wonderful Vintage French screen printed by hand Tapestry “fountain concert”

By atelier robert four

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Discover the elegance of this mid-century French screen-printed by hand tapestry featuring the exquisite design of a medieval museum tapestry titled “fountain concert “ This tapestr...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Linen

Early Gothic Medieval Cathedral Solid Oak Misericord Bench Chair
Early Gothic Medieval Cathedral Solid Oak Misericord Bench Chair

Early Gothic Medieval Cathedral Solid Oak Misericord Bench Chair

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Gothic Medieval cathedral oak Misericord bench, circa 15th-17th Centuries. This beautiful small bench or chair stall was often found in Medieval Cat...

Category

17th Century European Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wood

HUGE Pair of 13-Light Handforged Wrought Iron Castle Chandeliers w. Gothic Crown
HUGE Pair of 13-Light Handforged Wrought Iron Castle Chandeliers w. Gothic Crown

HUGE Pair of 13-Light Handforged Wrought Iron Castle Chandeliers w. Gothic Crown

Located in Lisse, NL

Largest ever pair of Medieval Style chandeliers, over 5 feet tall. With 20th century lighting as one of our specialities we have seen and sold all kinds of light fixtures, but never...

Category

20th Century European Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron, Metal

6'x9'2" Ivory Silk-Textured Wool Tree of Life Meditation Design Hand Knotted Rug
6'x9'2" Ivory Silk-Textured Wool Tree of Life Meditation Design Hand Knotted Rug

6'x9'2" Ivory Silk-Textured Wool Tree of Life Meditation Design Hand Knotted Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Ivory Silk with Textured Wool Tree of Life Meditation Design Hand Knotted Oriental Rug. It has been woven for months and months in the centuries...

Category

2010s Indian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Silk

IMPORTANT TRIPTIC FLORENTINE SCHOOL (Italy) 16th Century
IMPORTANT TRIPTIC FLORENTINE SCHOOL (Italy) 16th Century

IMPORTANT TRIPTIC FLORENTINE SCHOOL (Italy) 16th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

IMPORTANT TRIPTIC FLORENTINE SCHOOL (Italy) 16th Century Oil on wood, representing the Eternal Father, Our Lady with Baby Jesus, Saint Bernadino of Siena, San León, Saint Stephen an...

Category

16th Century Italian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Paint

English Early 19th Century Iron Bound Coffer
English Early 19th Century Iron Bound Coffer

English Early 19th Century Iron Bound Coffer

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This exceptional trunk was made in England, circa 1800. The antique coffer has an interior which has been lined with metal and would make a fantastic storage or blanket chest, as wel...

Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

Rare Gothic Oak Panel Carved With Vine And Grape Cluster Motif, Circa 1320–1400
Rare Gothic Oak Panel Carved With Vine And Grape Cluster Motif, Circa 1320–1400

Rare Gothic Oak Panel Carved With Vine And Grape Cluster Motif, Circa 1320–1400

Located in Bilzen, BE

"Rare Gothic Oak Panel Carved With Vine And Grape Cluster Motif, Circa 1320–1400" Rare Gothic Carved Oak Panel with Vine & Grape Motif, c. 1320–1400 This exceptional carved oak panel is a fine example of pure Gothic design, originating from Northern Europe—most likely Flanders, northern France, or England—and dating to the early–mid 14th century. The panel is richly carved in openwork with an interlacing vine scroll bearing clustered grapes, a motif strongly associated with medieval Christian symbolism, representing the Eucharist and the “True Vine” of Christ. The design is entirely Gothic in conception, free of any later Renaissance influence, with flowing, organic tracery rather than strict symmetry. A rectangular mortise is present to one side, indicating that the piece originally formed part of a cabinet or small door—possibly from a church sacristy...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Belgian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Gothic Forged Iron Six Candles Chandelier
19th Century French Gothic Forged Iron Six Candles Chandelier

19th Century French Gothic Forged Iron Six Candles Chandelier

Located in Paris, FR

Large decorative forged iron chandelier, late 19th century. Forged in France, circa 1890, the large chandelier can receive 6 candles (candles not provided). On wavy shapes, the chand...

Category

19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

Large Antique Gothic Arched Oak Door
Large Antique Gothic Arched Oak Door

Large Antique Gothic Arched Oak Door

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A large antique unusual Gothic arched oak exterior door, reclaimed from St Edith's church, Eaton Under Heywood. At over 170 years old, this exceptional door has kept its good qualit...

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Gothic style linenfold Caquetoire Armchair
Gothic style linenfold Caquetoire Armchair

Gothic style linenfold Caquetoire Armchair

Located in Troy, NY

Gothic style Linenfold Caquetoire Armchair. The linear design, understated decoration of the linen-fold back panel and comfortable proportion give this chair a timeless look.

Category

19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

Gothic Ceramic Bowl or Jardiniere by Michael Andersen & Son, 1960s
Gothic Ceramic Bowl or Jardiniere by Michael Andersen & Son, 1960s

Gothic Ceramic Bowl or Jardiniere by Michael Andersen & Son, 1960s

By Michael Andersen & Son

Located in Grythyttan, SE

This bowl or jardiniere, crafted by Michael Andersen & Son, is a remarkable reproduction of a baptismal font discovered in a church in Åkirkeby on Bornholm. The original font, adorne...

Category

1960s Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Small Bronze Casket, 19th Century, with the Twelve Apostles and Zodiac signs
Small Bronze Casket, 19th Century, with the Twelve Apostles and Zodiac signs

Small Bronze Casket, 19th Century, with the Twelve Apostles and Zodiac signs

Located in NICE, FR

Rare small nickel-plated bronze casket, dating from the 19th century, decorated with a fascinating iconographic program: the Twelve Apostles paired with the Zodiac signs. This association, recurrent in the Middle Ages, reflects a symbolic re-interpretation that bridges the human and the divine, time and eternity. It recalls medieval reliquaries, such as 9th-century ivory caskets...

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1880s French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

Antique French Gothic Oak Chaise Longue, Circa 1870
Antique French Gothic Oak Chaise Longue, Circa 1870

Antique French Gothic Oak Chaise Longue, Circa 1870

Located in Dallas, TX

In the 18th and 19th centuries, it was not uncommon for skilled craftsmen to repurpose older wood carvings into their own furniture creations. A French menuisier utilized this technique (circa 1870), incorporating a previously carved chair back and arms into the construction of this Gothic style chaise lounge. Based on the faded Gothic motifs and age separations, the repurposed pieces were most likely carved in the 16th century. The Gothic period carvings seen on the top rail include a series of foliate groupings flanked by bulbous finials. Although the carvings have faded over the course of centuries, the finials might have been leaf cups, which were often seen during the Gothic period. The back rest has been adorned with arcading beneath an infilled niche that is flanked by a pair of linenfold carvings. A cream colored cushion has been affixed by small nails above an apron embellished with barb tracery and ogee brackets. The entire lounge is supported by six block legs, with the back four extending directly from the back and the arms. Relatively low to the ground, our French Gothic oak...

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1870s French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Textile, Oak

Original Antique Illuminated Print of St Ferdinand. C.1880
Original Antique Illuminated Print of St Ferdinand. C.1880

Original Antique Illuminated Print of St Ferdinand. C.1880

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful print of St Ferdinand Illuminated Chromolithograph Published circa 1880 Unframed. Free shipping The measurement is the paper size

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1880s English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Paper

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