Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Gothic Revival Style
The Gothic Revival movement (also called Victorian Gothic or Neo-Gothic) emerged in Britain in the 1740s, and reached its height in the late-19th century. Gothic Revival furniture's characteristics include such decorative flourishes as pointed arches, floral details, finials, heraldic motifs and linenfold carving.
The movement was rooted in religious and social conservatism. Gothic Revival's proponents, who included Charles Barry and A.W.N. Pugin, the architects of London’s Houses of Parliament (designed in 1840), believed that the art and architecture of the Middle Ages were authentically spiritual and inherently moral.
In the United States, the Gothic Revival movement shaped both public buildings and private houses. Numerous American schools were built in the early-19th century in a style now called Collegiate Gothic. Many builders and craftsmen were inspired by Andrew Jackson Downing’s widely read 1850 book Architecture for Country Houses, which posited that a family’s home should exemplify their values — and that the Gothic Revival style was particularly well-suited to scholars and clergymen. Furniture with detailing that mirrored that of Gothic Revival buildings appeared in the same period. Such pieces typically feature dark, intricately carved wood, and upholstery in velvet or leather.
Much like the castles or cathedrals that inspired them, Gothic Revival chairs, bookcases and beds make a bold design statement. And while you probably don’t have to cross a moat or raise a portcullis to get through your front door, a Gothic Revival piece will declare that your home is indeed your castle.
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Style: Gothic Revival
French 19th Century Neo Gothic Marble finial
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful small architectural fragment.
White marble finial in Gothic style.
France circa 1850. weathered.
Measurements include the wooden base.
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
$468 Sale Price
31% Off
19th Century Italian Hand Carved Giltwood Gothic Style Ornament/ Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful handcarved giltwood gothic style ornament that once adorned a chapel or a church.
Italy, circa 1850. Weathered and small losses. Measurement includes the wooden base.
H:31,...
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19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
$266 Sale Price
52% Off
Gothic Revival Cast Iron Gate with Both Side Railings and Geometric Decoration
Located in London, GB
George Smith and Co. The Sun Foundry, Glasgow, attributed. A Gothic Revival cast iron gate with both side railings in the style of Dr C Dresser with all-over Geometric decoration. Re...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of English Gothic Architectural Giltwood Mirrors ~9 feet tall
Located in Hanover, MA
Truly extraordinary pair of English 19th century Gothic Revival architectural mirrors, nearly 9 feet tall.
In the manner of Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin (aka God's Architect).
I bought these for myself to use in my London flat...
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19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Mirror
Pair of antique wood carved Gothic Revival architectural Columns
Located in Leesburg, VA
Pair of antique wood carved Gothic Revival architectural Columns
Anonymous
19th century; Belgium or Netherlands
Wood
Approximate size: 41.75 (h) x 11.75 (w) x 11.75 (d) in.
An exceptional pair of tall and intricate hand carved vintage wooden 19th century church columns...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
19th Century Wrought and Cast Iron Illuminated Neo-Gothic Overdoor
Located in Hastings, GB
One of the most outstanding pieces of ironwork we have ever seen, truly a one off spectacular mid-19th century iron overdoor, sourced from a Scottish estate this bespoke overdoor exp...
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Mid-19th Century Scottish Antique Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Late 19TH Century Cast Iron Lamp Post Base heavy decorative floral relief
Located in Buffalo, NY
Late 19TH Century Cast Iron Lamp Post Base heavy decorative floral relief ..Wonderful design,, 4-sided, (MATCHING) one panel removable (access pane...
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1890s American Antique Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of English Gothic Revival Oak Railings
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Gothic Revival style (19th Century) oak carved railing panels with open design and finial (PRICED AS Pair).
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19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Oak
$7,500 / set
Large Belgian Neo-Gothic Painted and Giltwood Architectural Element
Located in San Francisco, CA
Of Neo-gothic style and large scale with a protruding cornice carved with a meandering foliate vine; above an openwork body with trefoil and quatrefoil pierced reserves over a pointe...
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1860s Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Rare Hand Carved Stone Wellhead Cistern Basin Antique Fountain Focal Point LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare hand carved stone Wellhead cistern Basin Antique Fountain Focal point LA CA. 19th Century Neogothic Water Wellhead hand carved stone planter Basin ...
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Iron, Wrought Iron
$100,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair Large Gothic Revival Wall Brackets or Corbels w. Beautifully Roses
Lilies
Located in Lisse, NL
These stunning display brackets or consoles are unique in size and design.
We have sold our share of wall brackets over the years, but this recently ...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Oak
Pair of Old Oak Church Altars in the Neo-Gothic Style
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pair of antique Neo-Gothic style oak church altars.
Category
19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Oak
19th Century English Victorian Gothic Revival Rainwater Hopper
Located in Forney, TX
An impressive English Victorian Gothic Revival cast iron rainwater hopper, the architectural salvaged building element originating from a late 19th ce...
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19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Handcrafted Gothic Revival Copper Hinges with Thistle Decoration
Located in London, GB
A pair of handcrafted solid copper Gothic Revival hinges with thistle and hand chased decoration.
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1870s Great Britain (UK) Antique Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Copper
Neo-Gothic Oak Church Spire - Antique Architectural Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved wooden Gothic spire, likely an architectural fragment from an ecclesiastical context. Rising from a square base, the structure tapers vertically into a slender spire, emphasiz...
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Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Oak, Paint
Gothic Revival Style Antique Wooden Double Leaf Door from Spain
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Gothic Revival Style Antique Wooden Double Leaf Door from Spain. Hand carved decorations in gothic revival style with Iron door handles in Seahorse sh...
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Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Monumental Neo-Gothic Confessionals in Oak
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
A group of four antique confessionals in Neo-Gothic style, made of oak.
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19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Oak
Early 19th Century Belgian Giltwood Finial, on Stand
Located in New York, NY
A hardwood polychromed architectural finial from Belgium. Circa 1800, possibly earlier.
Intricately hand-carved and decorated in typical neo-gothic fashion, the outside is finished...
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Early 1800s Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Hardwood
$1,312 Sale Price
30% Off
Arch Top Fire Back, Crown, Shield, Cross and Lions
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arch Top Fire Back, Crown, Shield, Cross and Lions
The fire back has a large shield in the centre this has a Celtic Cross and a crown over the top with a rampant Lion on either side...
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1930s Vintage Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of 19th Century Religious Carved Stone Church Plaques of St Luke
St John
Located in London, GB
Architectural Antique Church Stone Plaques of St Luke & St John, Antique Religious Sculptures, Church Antique Plaques, Religious Antique Relief Sculptures...
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1840s English Antique Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Stone
Fine Gothic Revival Statuary Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A fine quality Gothic Revival fireplace carved in statuary marble. The spandrels with finely carved holly and berries. Octagonal suspended capitals under moulded shelf. The centre wi...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Statuary Marble
Early 19th Century Pair of Oak Gothic Revival Architectural Pieces
Located in Oakwood, GA
Early 19th Century Pair of Gothic Revival Architectural Pieces, Oak,
Gorgeous pieces!
Set of 2
Gothic Revival
Architectural Salvage pieces
Possibly from a church
Solid Oak
These pi...
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19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Oak
$796 Sale Price / set
33% Off
18th Century Pair of Portal Ornaments
Located in Casteren, NL
Pair of angel ornaments. Each angels hold a shield which can be engraved.
Beautiful pair made in France, circa 1800.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Stone
$3,263 / set
A.W.N. Pugin, A pair of Early Gothic Revival Cast Iron Garden Bench Ends
Located in London, GB
A rare pair of early Gothic Revival cast iron garden bench ends designed by A.W.N. Pugin with foliage details which is slightly obscured at the moment due...
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1850s Great Britain (UK) Antique Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
Good Pair of Gothic Revival Cast Iron Hinges
Located in London, GB
A good pair of Gothic Revival cast iron hinges.
They have been bead blasted to remove all old paint and rust and specially painted with powder paint formu...
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1870s Great Britain (UK) Antique Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
Set of 4 English Gothic Revival Carved Mahogany Columns
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 English Gothic Revival style (19th Century) carved mahogany octagonal columns with cupid heads on capitals.
Category
19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Mahogany
$160,000 / set
Winged Angel, Weathered Wall Bracket
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Winged Angel, Weathered Wall Bracket
This is a well weathered piece, the bracket is made in hard plaster with a very worn gilt finish
It is in generally good condition with a weathe...
Category
19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Plaster
Weathered Wall Bracket, carved with Shell Decoration This is a well weathered p
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Weathered Wall Bracket, carved with Shell Decoration
This is a well weathered piece, the bracket is made in hard plaster with a very worn gilt finish
It is in generally good conditi...
Category
19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Plaster
Architectural Finials
Located in Washington, DC
These are very nice pair of architectural finials made of resin.
These were made for theater work.
Very decorative items could be used in doors ...
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Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Resin
$10,700 / set
Large Shaped Cast Iron Firegrate
Located in London, GB
A polished cast iron firebasket with bowl front, shaped front bars and shaped feet below. Substantial burning area and would be well suited to burning large logs and coals, English, ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
Gothic Revival architectural elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Gothic Revival architectural elements 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 architectural elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, wall decorations, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gothic Revival architectural elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and Belgium pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original architectural elements, popular names associated with this style include Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, and Henry Hobson Richardson. 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 architectural elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $550 and tops out at $125,000 while the average work can sell for $3,332.
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