Medieval Lighting
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
Antique & Large Medieval Style Lusterweibchen Mermaid Sculpture Chandelier 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare, large, artistic and highly decorative antique chandelier.
For the collectors and for the interior designers who are always looking for rare Medieval Style antiques we also have this all original, work-of-art chandelier from the earliest years of the 1900s. This German Lusterweibchen...
Category
Early 20th Century German Medieval Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron Gothic Style Chandelier C. 1930's-Pair is Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gothic style wrought iron chandelier. The chandelier is circular, suspended by four sturdy iron chains that connect to a central ceiling mount, giving it a grand and imposing presen...
Category
1930s Spanish Vintage Medieval Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Carved Wooden Lüsterweibchen Four-Light Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
Unique and adorable late 19th or very early 20th-century smaller-size chandelier - Lüsterweibchen. Finely hand-carved from linden wood, a unique piece, made by a master wood carver ...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Medieval Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Rare Antique Gothic Revival Bronze 12 Candle Chandelier with Gargoyle Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and stunning 19th century copy of a 16th century Gothic art chandelier.
With another year of selling rare and beautiful antiques almost over, we are proud to offer you one of...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Medieval Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Gothic Style Bronze & Iron Bat Motif Lantern, 2 Available
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gothic Style Bronze and Iron Bat Motif Lantern, 2 Available
Gothic style bronze and iron bat motif lantern, with a total of 45" drop, chain can be removed or added.
For sale are two exceptional Gothic-style bronze and iron bat motif lanterns, sold individually, offering a rare and unique addition to any space. Each lantern has a finely cast bronze bat...
Category
20th Century Medieval Lighting
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Wrought Iron
Dramatic Gothic Style Gilded Wood & Milk Glass Chandelier Pendant
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Unusual striking Gothic style gilt wood light fixture having milk glass inside. One 60 watt bulb and 12” of chain.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Medieval Lighting
Materials
Metal
Six Light Spanish Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a rustic wrought iron chandelier with a medieval-inspired design. It features a circular frame supported by four chains that converge at the top for hanging. The chandelier...
Category
20th Century Spanish Medieval Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Spanish Revival Gilt Iron and Amber Glass Wall Lantern / Wall Sconce, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Revival Hand Forged Wall Hanging Lantern / Wall Sconce in Gilt Iron
Sculptural gilt iron wall sconce / lantern with amber blown glass cylinder lampshade, Spain, 1940s
This spanish hanging...
Category
20th Century Spanish Medieval Lighting
Materials
Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron, Iron
1890 French Big Winged Standing Dragon Wrought Iron Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one light each. These will be newly rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries. Standing winged dragons with lots of det...
Category
1890s French Antique Medieval Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Gothic Gold Painted Metal & White Hanging Light Fixtures Sold Separate
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Gothic Ecclesiastical gold painted metal & white & red plastic hanging light fixtures, selling separately. Beautiful condition, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Medieval Lighting
Materials
Metal
Antique French Crystal Chandelier Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau Lamp
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing our cherished old chandelier, lovingly and professionally restored in Berlin! Its electrical wiring works seamlessly in the US, as it has been expertly re-wired and is re...
Category
1920s French Vintage Medieval Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Gothic wrought iron candelabra style floor lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Gothic wrought iron candelabra style floor lamp.
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Medieval Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Gilt Wrought Iron Sconces, Set of 2
Located in Barntrup, DE
Late 19th-century French gilt wrought iron two-light sconces, set of two.
A beautiful pair of Medieval style sconces, France, from the late 19th century.
These wrought iron wall lamp...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Neo Gothic Medieval Style Carved Wood Wall Candle Holder or Torchere
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Neo Gothic Medieval Style Carved Wood Wall Candle Holder or Torchere. This imposing wooden candle holder seamlessly combines natural beauty with functionality, featuring a sturdy des...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Medieval Lighting
Materials
Oak
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 Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron, Metal
An Old Decorative Green Man Copper Lantern This old Hall Lantern has 6 sides
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
An Old Decorative Green Man Copper Lantern
This very old Hall Lantern has 6 bevelled glass sides
This very unusual Baroque light is wired for electricity, it has the mask of the gr...
Category
19th Century Antique Medieval Lighting
Materials
Copper
Spanish Handcrafted Forged Wrought Iron Oak Castle Chandelier, Mid-19th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Unique handcrafted forged wrought iron and oak castle candle chandelier, Spain, mid-19th century.
Wrought Iron beautifully forged in Medieval style, 8 candle holders on a rubust hand...
Category
Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Medieval Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Gothic Style Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
French Gothic Style Wrought Iron Chandelier.
This handsome French Country 5 Arm Wrought Iron Chandelier has been newly wired with new sockets and polywax candle sleeves for the U.S. ...
Category
1920s French Vintage Medieval Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Neo Gothic Style Cast Iron Two Arms Wall Sconce
Located in Plainview, NY
An exceptional Neo Gothic large size wall scone. The wall sconce has two large arms, each arm ending in a candelabra light with a custom made French style shade. The iron cast sconce...
Category
Late 20th Century Medieval Lighting
Materials
Iron
Spanish 1940s Wrought Iron Lantern, Scroll and Twisting Details
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand Forged Scrollwork Wrought Iron Pendant / Lantern, Spain, 1940s.
Eye-catching hand forged lantern or hanging light with scroll and twisting details thorough. The lantern hangs from an iron chain accented by rhombus shaped links and it is topped by a wrought iron flower shaped canopy.
Entirely made by hand.
Outstanding design in the style of gothic with spanish colonial and baroque accents. Heavily detailed hand forged work.
This piece will be a great choice for any main entry, hallway or foyer.
It can be a nice addition to any contemporary, classical, Spanish colonial or Spanish revival home decor. It can be placed outdoor hanging on the porch or indoor in a entry hall / hallway.
Newly wired with 1 E27 bulb holder
Overall measures: 72 cm H x 30 cm diameter
The lantern itself without the chain is: 30 cm diameter x 33,5 cm H
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Spanish Iron Lantern...
Category
20th Century Spanish Medieval Lighting
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Farm House Tole Hollywood Regency Chandelier with Murano Shades Italy 1980s
By Koegl
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of opulence to your home with this charming Chandelier. Perfect verdigris colored parts to enhance any chic or eclectic home. We'd love to see it hanging in an entryway o...
Category
1980s German Vintage Medieval Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Architectural Fragments mounted as Table Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Architectural Fragments mounted as Table Lamps with acrylic bases and rectangular shades. This lamp has a ...
Category
19th Century Antique Medieval Lighting
Materials
Acrylic, Wood, Giltwood
French Circular Hand-Wrought Iron Chandelier. 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
This French Four Light Circular Hand-Wrought Iron Chandelier was original candle and made in the 19th Century. The Circular Hand-Wrought Iron Ring has four Wrought Iron Bobeches an...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Medieval Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of 19th Century Gothic Bronze Verdigris Lantern Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique Gothic style lantern sconces made of verdigris bronze and opaque textured glass. One pane is missing and will be replaced when purchased. The lights are cleaned and r...
Category
19th Century American Antique Medieval Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Gothic Style Brass Chandelier
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning 6-light Gothic style brass chandelier from 19th century France. The dramatically styled fixture has a multifoil shaped base from which the six lights extend. The base is h...
Category
19th Century French Antique Medieval Lighting
Materials
Brass
Eraly 1900 Handcrafted Gothic Art Four Arm Winged Dragon Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and hand-carved Gothic Revival chandelier.
This handcrafted medieval chandelier comes with four arms and on the end of each arm there is a mean looking and well carved dr...
Category
Early 20th Century French Medieval Lighting
Materials
Wood, Glass
Wrought Iron Cage Chandelier With 7 lights in The Gothic Style
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice cage chandelier with 7 lights is all made of wrought iron. This is a French work in the Gothic style. Circa 1950
Category
1940s French Vintage Medieval Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Flat Bottom Iron Ten-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a kitchen island or breakfast room with this elegant antique light fixture. Forged in France circa 1920, and rectangular in shape, the large chandelier has ten lights newly ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Medieval Lighting
Materials
Iron
French 19th Century Iron Chandelier
Located in Stockbridge, GA
19th century French iron chandelier with 12 lights.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Medieval Lighting
Materials
Iron
Pair of Wrought Iron Sconces, French Work. Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This set of 3 wrought iron wall sconces is French, circa 1950. These wall lights can also be sold individually.
Category
1950s French Vintage Medieval Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Gothic Wrought Iron Two-Light Lanterns Sconces, Set of 4
Located in Dallas, TX
For a unique lighting feature, look no further than these four elegant antique sconces. Crafted in France circa 1880, the outdoor wall lights feature a dome shaped top and dressed wi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Lighting
Materials
Iron
Pair of Nine-Light Crystal and Bronze Domed Chandelier Depicting Gargoyle
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Pair of Gothic nine-light crystal and bronze domed chandelier depicting gargoyle motif. Having one large centre glass bowl surrounded by six smaller glass bowls...
Category
Late 20th Century Medieval Lighting
Neo Gothic Bronze Lamp
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Neo Gothic bronze architectural fragment mounted as lamp.
Category
Early 20th Century Medieval Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair Original Verdigris Bronze Exterior Gothic Sconces NYC
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Gothic bronze wall sconces with original verdigris green color. Cleaned and restored. Minor losses. Cracked glass panel will be replaced upon purchase. One missing...
Category
Early 20th Century American Medieval Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Nautical Boat Ship Chandelier Wrought Iron Venetian Cocca Anseatica, circa 1900
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 2 lights. Will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. One of a kind ship. Wrought iron with in...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Medieval Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Wrought Iron wall lanterns Patinated in a Green Color and Gilded
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and unique pair of wall lanterns is made of wrought iron patinated in a green color and gilded. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1950s French Vintage Medieval Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large pair of wrought iron wall lights with 5 Arms comprising coat of arms
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice large pair of wall lights with 5 Arms is made of wrought iron. The wall sconces show a coat of arms on their center. This is a French work in the Gothic Style. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Medieval Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Gothic Style Eight-Light Iron Chandelier with Hand-Painted Crests, Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Gothic style eight-light iron chandelier from the 20th century with hand-painted crests. This French Gothic style chandelier from the 20th century is an exquisite example of...
Category
20th Century French Medieval Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
Rare Antique Hubbell Carved Oak Figural Dolphins Library Column Floor Lamp
By Hubbell
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare and one of a kind antique figural carved oak floor lamp, circa 1920s. Meticulously carved with amazing detail throughout. Features a swiss guard with torchiere staff atop a sq...
Category
1920s Vintage Medieval Lighting
Materials
Oak
French 19th Century Brass Altar Candlestick Lamp and Shade
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An antique brass altar candlestick from 19th century France, that has been converted into an electrified lamp. This gorgeous fixture i...
Category
19th Century French Antique Medieval Lighting
Materials
Brass
Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with 4 Lights, French, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This 4 lights decorative floor lamp is made of wrought iron. This is a nice French work, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Medieval Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Large Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Wall Sconces
Located in Troy, NY
Large, hand-forged wrought iron wall sconces, timeless, bold and stark appearance, exclusively designed for the Fortress, each sconce is individually hand-forged by local artisans; s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Medieval Lighting
Materials
Iron
Antique French Gilt Metal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Gilt Metal Chandelier
Country: France
Materials: Gilt Metal
Condition: Shows Patina From Age
Style: French Gothic
Year: 1950’s
$1,895
Dimensions:
30”H x 24”W x 24”D
Category
1950s French Vintage Medieval Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of 12' Polychromed Plaster Angel 14-Light Candelabra / Lamps on Pedestals
By Daprato Rigali Studios
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 12' polychromed plaster angel 14-light candelabra / lamps on pedestals
Subtle and dramatic, impressive in size and well executed.
Each angel sta...
Category
Early 20th Century American Medieval Lighting
Materials
Brass
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 Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
1920's Oscar Bach Gothic style Brown Patinated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900 Oscar Bach bronze double light sconces, brown patinated finish
Category
1910s American Vintage Medieval Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Spanish Hand Forged Iron and Wood Medieval Inspired Torch Wall Sconce, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Medieval style three-light torch wall sconce in iron and wood, Spain, 1940s
This wall sconce features a wooden backplate holding three hand forged iron branches with naturalistic de...
Category
20th Century Spanish Medieval Lighting
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Gothic Cathedral Style Hanging Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
In true Gothic fashion, these lamps illustrate the style of light common to many cathedrals of the time yet devoid of any religious symbols. Lights are of grand scale consisting of s...
Category
1940s American Vintage Medieval Lighting
Materials
Steel
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 Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Wrought Iron Twelve-Light Chandelier with Fleurs-de-Lys
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this large antique light fixture over a dining table, or in a den. Forged in Normandy France circa 1880, and almost four feet in diameter, the large chandelier built of solid w...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Lighting
Materials
Iron
Antique Pair of Bronze Medieval Revival, Former Church Candlestick Table Lamps
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size, great quality, antique bronze table lamps with an amazing patina.
We are always on the lookout for antiques that have something ...
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Medieval Lighting
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Gothic Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Intricate wrought iron, Gothic style chandelier with foliate and floral motif.
Category
19th Century French Antique Medieval Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Forged Iron Fleur-de-Lys Torchere Sconce from France, circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
From France, this antique forged iron torchere style sconce has a large single fleur-de-lis at the top and a thick scroll at the bottom of it. The sconce’s stem is at an angle, held to the backplate by a twisted iron bar. There is a flame style glass...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Medieval Lighting
Materials
Iron
Pair of Early 20th Century Forged Polished Iron Wall Torchere Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a powder room or an entry way with this elegant pair of antiques wall torcheres lights. Crafted in France, circa 1920, each narrow fixture made...
Category
Early 20th Century French Medieval Lighting
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Gothic Black Forged Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study of office with this elegant wrought iron floor fixture. Crafted in southern France, circa 1860, the candelabra lamp stands on a four-leg base ending with small feet....
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Lighting
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Circa 1900s Silverplate Chandelier with 5 Arms
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage silverplate chandelier with a broad belly, five arms with beautiful details, original canopy.
The piece came from Remains Lighting.
Measurements:
32 inches high x 18...
Category
20th Century English Medieval Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
Spanish 1940's Gothic Style Eight Light Chandelier
Located in Buchanan, NY
This unusual Spanish 1940s medieval style iron chandelier features a sturdy frame with eight torchiere arms suspended from an ornate hanger. The fixture has been recently wired to ac...
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Medieval Lighting
Materials
Iron
Antique Gothic Revival Gold Bronze Figural Candelabra Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Gothic Revival Gold Bronze Figural Candelabra Table Lamps - a Pair. Item features wooden decorative candles, twin light sockets, pierced decorated frames, very nice antique p...
Category
Early 20th Century Medieval Lighting
Materials
Brass
Medieval lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Medieval lighting 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 lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Medieval lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Maison Baguès, Oscar Bruno Bach, and Schonbek. 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 lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $200 and tops out at $37,500 while the average work can sell for $2,900.