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: Early 20th Century
Monumental 14-Light Henry III Style Hand Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A heavy, iron chandelier in medieval revival and Henry III styles; hand wrought decoration, with honeycomb wax candle sleeves and heavy chain, 14 light. Amer...
Category
1910s American Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Oak Monastery Refectory Dining Table
Located in Forney, TX
A substantial antique French oak monastery / refectory table. circa 1900
Hand carved in France in the early 20th century, likely near the Alps region of Southern France close to the...
Category
Early 20th Century French Medieval Furniture
Materials
Oak
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 Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Brass Book Stand
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique brass book stand. Adjustable angle.
Estimated date and origin: France, circa 1910.
Dimensions: 24 x 21 cm and 19 cm tall.
The book stand is in good condition....
Category
1910s French Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Brass Box - Gothic Style
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful decorative brass box. Beautiful ornaments in gothic style.
Estimated date and origin: France, circa 1910.
Dimensions: 10,5 x 6,5 cm and 6 cm tall.
The box is in good c...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Brass Box - Gothic Style
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful decorative brass box. Beautiful ornaments in gothic style.
Estimated date and origin: France, circa 1910.
Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm and 7 cm tall.
The box is in good cond...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French Neogothic Altar Torchère Candlestick Set w/ Griffins
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Ornate Gilt Bronze Ormolu Pricket Candlesticks - Pair
This rare matching set of antique solid brass handcrafted candle holders rest on triangular shaped base with lio...
Category
Early 20th Century French Medieval Furniture
Materials
Brass
Ceiling Lamp from 1930's, forged and welded steel.
Located in Turku, FI
Quite special and unique ceiling lamp from 1930's. Designer and manufacturer is unknown but it has a bit same style like Taidetakomo Hakkarainen lamps and other works.
Rough hardly...
Category
Early 20th Century Finnish Medieval Furniture
Materials
Metal
1930's Caucasian Karabakh Pictorial Rug Medieval Stag Hunting Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
78707 Vintage Caucasian Karabagh Pictorial Rug, 04'06 x 09'05. Caucasian Karabagh pictorial rugs with deer and mountains refer to a specific type of rug originating from the Karabakh...
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
Red Antique Persian Sarouk Full Pile Clean and Soft Hand Knotted Rug 2'6"x5'
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
Midnight Blue Antique Persian Sarouk Full Pile Wool Hand Knotted Rug 2'10"x3'10"
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
Red Antique Persian Sarouk Full Pile Clean and Soft Hand Knotted Mat Rug 2'1"x4'
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
Blue Antique Persian Lilihan Full Pile Clean and Soft Hand Knotted Rug 3'1"x4'7"
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
Red Antique Persian Bidjar Runner Hand Knotted XL Runner Oriental Rug 3'x16'3"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
Red Antique Persian Heriz Soft Worn Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug 8'3"x11'9"
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
1920s Indian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
Midnight Blue Antique Persian Isphahan Garden Design Pure 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
1920s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
Red Antique Persian Saroogh Hand Knotted Wool Cleaned XL Runner Rug 2'6"x20'1"
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
1920s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
Blue Antique Persian Bibikabad Hand Knotted Wool Gallery Size Rug 7'1"x16'3"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
Imperial Red Antique Persian Sarouk Hand Knotted Clean Pure Wool Rug 2'2"x13'1"
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
1920s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
Boulder Ivory Antique Chinese Peking Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug 12'x14'1"
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
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
Red Antique Persian Heris Good Condition Hand Knotted Wool Clean Rug 8'6"x12'
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
Ivory Antique Sirvhan Caucasian Pure Wool Hand Knotted Even Wear Clean 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
1910s Azerbaijani Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
Crimson Red Antique Persian Khorsan Hand Knotted Pure Wool Clean Rug 8'9"x12'6"
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
Navy Blue Antique Caucasian Kazak Wool Hand Knotted Signed and Dated 1929 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 Azerbaijani Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair of Gothic Wrought Iron & Bronze 2 Arm Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Antique Gothic wall sconces with two arms each in a wrought iron and bronze construction. Each sconce requires two candelabra light bulbs. Good rewired condition. Priced as a pair. C...
Category
Early 20th Century American Medieval Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Arts and Crafts Brass Stick Stand, Umbrella Stand A good quality piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Brass Stick Stand, Umbrella Stand
A good quality piece, the stand is cylindrical, it is made in brass and has Lion’s mask ring handles on each side
The stand is in g...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French Gothic Trunk ~ Blanket Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Gothic Trunk ~ Blanket Chest continues the legacy of the original form of cased furniture, creating a special piece that works behind the sofa, at the foot of the bed,...
Category
Early 20th Century French Medieval Furniture
Materials
Oak
Italian Table Lamp Converted from the Carriage antique Spot Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Italian table lamp used in the 1900 s like the carriage spot light working on the petroleum .Lamp have the Murano glass behind the bulb to produce enormous spot light for th...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Cast Figural Medieval Knight in Armor Cigar, Pipe or Cigarette Lighter
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This figural cigar lighter is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Austria in circa 1930. The lighter is a standing figural cast and cold-painted medieval knight in armor hold...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Medieval Furniture
Materials
Spelter
1920s Gothic Amber Glass Sconces
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a beautiful collection of Gothic amber hammered glass sconces. The glass has a brass stained glass style frame with the original patina. ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Medieval Furniture
Materials
Glass
Set of 3 Antique Medieval Style Shields
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of 3 early 20th century antique medieval style decorative shields originating from France. Made from tin, this splendid trio would make for highly decorative wall decor in a ho...
Category
Early 20th Century French Medieval Furniture
Materials
Metal, Tin
Antique Gothic Grotesque Mask Scrolling Wrought Iron Andirons
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Forney, TX
A pair of large and fanciful Victorian Gothic Revival style wrought iron andirons, each with a grotesque mask.
What better place to showcase your devil face than in front of a blazi...
Category
Early 20th Century Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique English Oak Church Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An old antique English oak church door dating from the early 20th century with handsome weathering that has instilled the front with a beautiful timew...
Category
Early 20th Century English Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
Antique Bas-Relief 'Jesus and the Twelve Disciples' in Stone
Located in Tilburg, NL
Antique Bas-Relief 'Jesus and the Twelve Disciples' in Stone, early 20th century. Presumably European origin.
Beautiful antique bas relief depicting Jesus and the twelve disciples. ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Medieval Furniture
Materials
Stone
Gothic Renaissance Revival Painted Hall Altar Console Table Chair Set - 4 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gothic Renaissance Revival Painted Hall Altar Console Table and Pair of Chairs Set - 4 Pc Set. Item features a single dovetailed drawer to console t...
Category
Early 20th Century Medieval Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Large Vintage Gothic or Art Deco Black Wrought Iron & White Milk Glass Lights
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful large vintage gothic or Art Deco black painted wrought iron & white milk glass light fixtures. 3 total selling separately. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these a...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Venetian Hand Painted Oil on Canvas 4 Section Peacock Bird Screen Room Divider
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Venetian Hand Painted Oil on Canvas Folding 4 Section Peacock Bird Screen Room Divider. Circa 1900.
Measurements:
Overall: 67.25" H x 64.5" W (Fully open) x 1" D
Each Panel:...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Gothic Wrought Iron Six-Light Fleur-de-Lys Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a touch of Gothic style to your house with this elegant light fixture. Forged in Normandy, France circa 1920, and oblong in shape, the antique chandelier features a large hand fo...
Category
Early 20th Century French Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Original Antique Print of a 13th Century Illumination, circa 1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of a 13th century illumination.
Chromolithograph
Published circa 1900
Unframed.
The measurement is the paper size
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Paper
Circa 1900 French Gothic Style Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful example of the Gothic style, from circa 1900 France, this wrought iron chandelier has six luminaires, each surrounded by an amber reflector. All luminaires are set within...
Category
Early 20th Century French Medieval Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron, Iron
A Superb Medieval Look Iron Ceiling Light A very handsome piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Superb Medieval Look Iron Ceiling Light
A very handsome piece, the chandelier is Heavy and very Gothic in design, it is made in iron and cold painted much of this is worn away
The lamp has 5 branches and knight’s shields...
Category
1920s Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Wrought Iron Lantern with Curved Textured Glass
Located in Canton, MA
Large black wrought iron lantern with simple decorative elements at crown. Glass is a curved at glass with "glue chip" texture to refract th...
Category
Early 20th Century American Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Spanish Medieval Hand Forged Iron Candle Stand / Floor Candle Holder
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gorgeous handwrought torchère candle holder, Spain, 1940s
This medieval style floor candleholder stands up on three legs tripod base. It has a terrific aged patina. It has a clean de...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of eight-light antique vintage Italian candelabrum in wrought gilded iron
Located in Leesburg, VA
Pair of eight-light antique vintage Italian candelabrum in wrought gilded iron
Anonymous
Probably early 20th century; Italy
Iron
A distinctive pa...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of andirons is made of wrought iron with rack. This is a French work. Circa 1900
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Red Antique Caucasian Armenian Pure Wool Hand Knotted Clean Signed and Dated 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 Armenian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of andirons is made of wrought iron. These firedogs are decorated with foliage and scrolls. This is a French work. Circa 1900
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Brown Antique Persian Tabriz Birds and Trees Design Pure 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
1910s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
Ivory Antique Persian Pictorial Kashan Mint Condition 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
1920s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
Millennium Blue Antique Kurdish Bijar Pure Wool Hand Knotted 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
Early 1900s Persian Antique Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
Beige Antique Persian Heriz All Over Design Pure Wool Hand Knotted Clean 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
1910s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
Chili Red Antique Persian Heriz Small Rare Size Hand Knotted Pure Wool Clean 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
Magenta Color Antique Persian Taftanjian Sarouk 300 KPSI 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
1910s Indian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
Red Antique Persian Sarouk Clean Even Wear Pure Wool Hand Knotted 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
1910s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Lifesize Crowned Mother Mary and Child Jesus Gothic Revival Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Hand carved wood antique statue of Mother Mary wearing a Gothic crown.
This original and all hand carved sculpture of the mother of all mothers is anothe...
Category
Early 20th Century European Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wood
A Heavy Black Wrought Iron Blacksmith made Fireplace Club Fender Brutalist Form
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A heavy form wrought iron club fender with tan leather padded seats. An incredible individual handmade piece, probably a commission piece or an estate made piece.
The piece is made ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Brown Antique Indo Kerman Vase Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool 250 KPSI 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
1920s Indian Vintage Medieval Furniture
Materials
Wool
An antique bronze scale model of an 18th century cannon on a hardwood base c1920
Located in Central England, GB
This superb finely detailed model of an 18th century cannon is very well engineered. It has large distinctive front spoked wheels with studded tra...
Category
Early 20th Century British Medieval Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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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