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Gothic Building and Garden Elements

GOTHIC 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. The style is characterized by such decorative flourishes as pointed arches, floral details, finials, heraldic motifs and linenfold carving. The movement was rooted in religious and social conservatism. Its 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 castle or cathedral that inspired it, a Gothic Revival chair makes 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 might make a statement that your home is indeed your castle.

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Style: Gothic
Antique Gothic Style Arched Panelled Oak Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This antique gothic style arched and panelled oak door dates back to circa 1900, sourced from a grade II listed building in Bristol’s old city. With a beautiful warm oak patina, thi...
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Early 20th Century English Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Oak

A Carved English Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A carved stone English fireplace in the Gothic manner. The jambs with panels carved with scrolled foliage throughout surmounted by end blocking with carved cartouche and shell. The f...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Set of 9 Antique English Gothic Style Encaustic Tiles
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking set of nine ecclesiastical antique English encaustic tiles. Stamped with maker’s marks to the reverse, this collection includes eight buff and red terracotta tiles in the ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Clay

French Gothic Arms Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French 'Gothic Arms' fireback or backsplash with Gothic Style design. Constructed from cast iron, it showcases a brown patina, with the option to be refinished to black ...
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20th Century French Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique Wrought Iron Gate Pediment
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique decorative mounted wrought iron pediment. The ironwork is taken from the choir screen removed from Salisbury Cathedral in 1959, displaying intricately worked and decorated wrought iron decorated with parcel gilt. The cathedral is known for its gothic architecture, with this piece designed in 1869 by Sir George Gilbert Scott...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

16th Century Belgian Gothic Oak Panel
Located in Meulebeke, BE
16th century / Belgium / Letter Panel / Oak / Gothic A finely carved Gothic oak panel from 16th-century Belgium. This architectural fragment features graceful vertical fluting frame...
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16th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Oak

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,...
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Early 20th Century Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Unique 16th Century Antique Fireback, Biblical Wine Feast
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautifully decorated antique fireback or "ofenplatte". This used to be one of the sides of an antique stove made from several decorated firebacks. B...
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16th Century European Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Large Hexagonale Base of Pilaster in Burgundy Stone, Burgundy, 15th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Large base of molded hexagonal pilaster in burgundy stone carved with vines, grapes and rosettes in high relief. Burgundy, 15th century 28 x 63 x 30 cm Provenance : collection De...
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

19th Century English Carved Limestone Fireplace in the Gothic Taste
Located in London, GB
A 19th century English carved limestone fireplace, with the initials 'AB' and the date 1855 carved to the centre of the frieze, jambs carved with bellflowers and ears of wheat, surmo...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Beautiful French Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th century French Gothic fire grate with period andirons and a recently forged grate. Made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

French Gothic Style Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Gothic Style Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket. Made of cast iron as well as wrought iron.
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20th Century French Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Very Large Pair of Polished Steel Andirons in the Gothic Manner
Located in London, GB
A very large pair of polished steel firedogs in the Gothic manner. The arched feet with scrollwork below, the shafts with dragon's heads and figure, surmounted by mulling top of crow...
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Late 20th Century English Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Steel

17th Century German Rural Scene Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th Century German Gothic fireback with a rural scene. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no cracks.
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17th Century German Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

17th Century Gothic Cup Dogs, Andirons
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French 17th century Gothic cup dogs. The condition is good.
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

19th Century English Gothic Style Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A mid-late 19th century English Gothic style stone fireplace. The moulded jambs surmounted by arched frieze with spandrel panels. Two-tier moulded shelf. Some markings to the stone c...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Antique French Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th - 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 17th or early 18th century French Gothic period fire grate. Hand forged of wrought iron. The condition of the basket is good.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Architectural Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An architectural French stone fireplace. The panelled frieze with shaped, panelled jambs below. A rustic stone with nice, aged patina. French, late 18th-early 19th century. Shelf W...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

16th Century oak carved Gothic Panel, France
Located in Meulebeke, BE
16th century / Belgium / Letter Panel / Oak / Gothic A finely carved Gothic oak panel from 16th-century France. This architectural fragment features graceful vertical fluting framed...
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16th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Oak

A Large English Fireplace Mantel in Grey York Stone
Located in London, GB
A large English fireplace in grey York stone. The frieze and jambs with moulded ingrounds surmounted by plain shelf, 19th century. Measure: Shelf Width: 1940 mm 76 3/8 in Over...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

Pair of Antique Carved Oak Column Pedestals
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of turned and carved oak column pedestals, salvaged from a church in Portsmouth. Styled foliage and floral designs to the centre, these large scale, rich colour and appealin...
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20th Century Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Oak

17th Century German Lot and Daughters Stove Plate / Backsplash, Gothic Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Gothic Period German stove plate depicting Lot and his daughters. The stove plate is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it ...
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17th Century German Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

English Fireplace in York Stone
Located in London, GB
An English fireplace in York stone. The plain jambs surmounted by brackets, with moulded shelf above. English, circa 1900. Measures: Shelf width: 1445 mm...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

16th - 17th Century German Gothic Joab and Abner Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
16th - 17th century Gothic style German fireback depicting Joab and Abner. After King Saul’s death, his army commander Abner supported Saul’s son Ish-bosheth as king over Israel, w...
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Early 17th Century German Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

20th Century German John the Baptist Fireback in Gothic Style
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Large 20th century German Gothic Style fireback with a religious theme. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no ext...
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20th Century German Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

16th Century German Gothic Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
16th century German Gothic fireback from the early days of casting firebacks. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upo...
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16th Century German Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

20th Century German Religious Theme Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century Gothic style German fireback depicting a religious theme. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. T...
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20th Century German Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

17th Century French Gothic Period Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century Gothic Period andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fit for use in the fireplace.
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

16th Century German Gothic Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
16th century German gothic fireback with a religious theme. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black patina. This product weighs more tha...
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16th Century German Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Gothic Style Religious Theme Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century Gothic Style German fireback with a religious theme. The fireback has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter color with stove polish at no ...
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20th Century German Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pair of important wrought iron landiers. French work in the Gothic Style. C 1900
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This tall pair of gothic style wrought iron andirons are also called landiers because of the shape of the top parts that where used to have water or soup boiling on receipt near the ...
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1880s French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

16th-17th Century German Gothic Religious Theme Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
16th-17th century German Gothic fireback with a religious theme. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The con...
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Early 17th Century German Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Vintage Gothic Style Rustic Wood Window or Wall Décor w/Amber Dimpled Glass
Located in Topeka, KS
Phenomenal Early to Mid-20th Century Gothic style rustic wood window or wall décor with amber dimpled glass. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so ...
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20th Century American Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Glass, Wood, Paint

16th Century German Gothic Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
16th century German Gothic fireback with a religious theme. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, n...
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16th Century German Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

17th Century Antique Fireback / Backsplash Dated 1617
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Amazing French cast Iron fireback or backsplash. Showing IHS (Jezus the Savior of Humanity) or In Hoc Signo (In this sign will you win)) inside a beautiful wreath suspended by two angels, this all between two tall rounded pillars. This fireback is dated 1617. The fireback has a crack on the left side, see picture. Sold by Schermerhorn Antique Fireplaces Our vast collection of antique fireplaces and mantels...
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Early 17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French Gothic Style Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Gothic Style fireplace basket - fire basket made of wrought iron and cast iron. The basket is in good condition and is fully functional. The total width of the fr...
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20th Century French Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Early 18th Century Gothic Style Firedogs or Andirons
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Early 18th Century French Gothic style andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional. With spit hooks to grill food and a cup to keep ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

20th Century French Gothic Style Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Gothic Style andirons made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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20th Century French Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

French 17th Century Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French gothic andirons - fire dogs made of wrought iron. They have spit hooks to grill meat or poultry.
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

17th Century Gothic Cup Dogs, Andirons
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French 17th century Gothic firedogs. With spit hooks to grill food and a cup to keep drinks or soup warm.
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Gothic fire grate with period andirons and a recently forged grate. Made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

17th-18th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th-18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is gothic. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. They have a natural brown patina. Upon reques...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Large French Gothic Style Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Large early 19th century French Gothic Style Period andirons. The andirons are made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

20th Century Religious Theme Fireback / Backsplash, Gothic Style
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century Gothic style fireback depicting a religious theme. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The fire...
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20th Century French Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Large 18th Century French Marriage Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Gothic Period. They have a natural brown patina. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food....
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18th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

18th Century Horseshoe Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th Century Horseshoe Andirons, Firedogs, made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Gothic. The condition is good.
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18th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

French Gothic Period Pillars and Pediment Fireback / Backspash, 16th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
16th century French Gothic Period fireback with two pillars of Hercules and a pediment. The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes power. Since an...
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16th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Large 17th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Large 17th century French Gothic andirons made of wrought iron. The tops of the andirons consist of bull heads, which is characteri...
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique Gothic Saint Peter Fireback / Backsplash, 16th - 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Saint Peter with the key to the gate of heaven. German Gothic period fireback. Made of cast iron. It has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no...
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17th Century German Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

17th Century Dutch Fireplace Grate or Fireplace Basket
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century Dutch fire grate made of wrought iron. Gothic period. The grate is in a good condition.
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17th Century Dutch Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

French Gothic Style Firedogs or Andirons
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Gothic style fire dogs made of cast iron. With spit hooks to grill food and a cup to keep drinks or soup warm. This type of andirons are also called cupdogs. 20th century. T...
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20th Century French Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French Gothic Pillars and Pediment Fireback, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Gothic fireback with two pillars of Hercules and a pediment. The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes power. Since antiquity...
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique French Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th - 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th - 18th century French Gothic fire grate with period andirons and a recently forged grate. Made of wrought iron. The condition is good. The total width at the front of the grat...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Dutch Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century Dutch Gothic fire grate. Made of beautifully forged wrought iron. The fire grate has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made...
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17th Century Dutch Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Beautiful 17th-18th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th-18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Gothic. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. They have a natural brown patina. Upon reques...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

17th-18th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th-18th century French Gothic fire dogs made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks. The condition is good.
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18th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

French 17th Century Gothic Period Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French gothic andirons - fire dogs made of wrought iron. They have spit hooks to grill meat or poultry.
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Large French 17th Century Gothic Andirons or Landiers with Wolf Head
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French gothic andirons - fire dogs made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the main cook...
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Pair Of 15th Century French Gothic Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of Gothic cast iron andirons. France, 15th century. Large dimensions, worn detailed faces and extremely heavy. H 67 W 31 D 65 cm
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique French Gothic Andirons, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is gothic. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. They are in a good condition.
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Gothic building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Gothic building and garden 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 building and garden elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gothic building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original building and garden elements, popular names associated with this style include Arthur Umanoff, Maitland Smith, P.&F. Corbin Company, and Yale Towne Manufacturing Co.. 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 building and garden elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $180 and tops out at $275,000 while the average work can sell for $1,433.