Arti Mediane
| Middle Guild | Symbol | Patronage | Founding | Order | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arte dei Beccai | Butchers and graziers | Circa 1236 | 8 | First of the fourteen minor guilds (eighth overall) in 1236, first of the five intermediate guilds (1280) and once again first of the fourteen minor guilds (1415). Associated trades include the pescivendoli (fishmongers). | |
| Arte dei Fabbri | Blacksmiths | Pre-1236 | 9 (1415) 10 (1236) |
Given as the third of the minor guilds in 1236, and third of the intermediate guilds in 1285, it sneaked up and climbed up one position, over the shoemakers in 1415. | |
| Arte dei Calzolai | Shoemakers | Pre-1236 | 10 (1415) 9 (1236) |
Long the second minor guild, the shoemakers' guild slipped one position in 1415, giving way to the Fabbri (blacksmiths). In the 1280 list, it included the curriers (dressed leather workers), which were otherwise associated with the tanners. | |
| Arte dei Maestri di Pietra e Legname | Master stonemasons and wood-carvers | Pre-1236 | 11 (1280) 12 (1236) |
Listed as Muratori e Scarpellini (builders and stonemasons) in the 1236 list, and listed fifth in precedence among the minors (tanners & curriers was fourth). Raised to fourth in 1280, when tanners relegated. Included sculptors. | |
| Arte dei Linaioli e Rigattieri | linen manufacturers, retail cloth dealers and tailors | 1266 | 12 (1280) 16 (1236) |
Linen drapers and flax workers (linaiuoli) were a lowly ninth of the fourteen minor guilds in 1236. They were conjoined together with the rigattieri ("rag-dealers", i.e. retail cloth vendors) and raised to fifth of the intermediate guilds in 1280. In the 1282 list, the title is listed in short form as merely Rigattieri, and in 1295 expanded to Rigatteri, Linaiuoli, Sarti e Venditori di panne-linii (retail dealers, flax workers, tailors and vendors of linen cloth) |
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