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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
Large Antique Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Large 17th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is gothic. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the and...
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 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

Beautiful 17th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th century French Gothic andirons made of wrought iron. The tops of the andirons have the shape of bull heads, which is characteristic for this type of andirons. In Franc...
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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
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

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

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Iron

German Gothic Style Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th/20th Century Gothic style German fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The fireback is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
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Early 20th Century German Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Large French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Large 18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Gothic. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the and...
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18th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Gothic Style Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Large 19th century French Gothic style andirons. The andirons are made of wrought iron. They have spit hooks to grill food. The condition is good.  
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19th 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 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

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

18th-19th Century French Gothic Style Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th century French Gothic style andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons have a natural brown patina. Upon request they can be made black / pewter. The condition is good. ...
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Early 19th 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

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 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. The conditi...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 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

Antique French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French andirons made of cast iron. The style of the andirons is Gothic. They are in a good condition.
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

English Fireplace in the Gothic Style
Located in London, GB
An English stone fireplace in the Gothic manner. The moulded jambs surmounted by arched frieze, circa 1900. Measure: Shelf Width: 1395 mm 54 7/8 in Overall Height: 1125 mm ...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

15th-16th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
15th-16th century French Gothic andirons made of cast iron. The andirons have very special spit hooks, as can be seen in the pictures. This product has to be shipped as freight due ...
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16th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

17th Century French Cupdogs, Andirons
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Wrought iron fire dogs with spit hooks to grill food and a cup to keep drinks or soup warm. We have a unique and specialized collection of antique and used fireplace accessories con...
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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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 French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Gothic andirons made of cast iron. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. In France this type of very old andirons is called 'landiers'. The condition is good.
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Beautiful 17th Century French Fireplace Trammel or Hanger
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th century French fireplace trammel made of wrought iron. The trammel was used for cooking to regulate the distance between the pots and the fire. The height is the l...
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17th Century French 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 Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Gothic andirons 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

16th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
16th century French Gothic andirons made of cast iron. With faces on the spit hooks to discourage evil powers. This product has to be shipped as freight due to its size and/or (volu...
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16th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

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

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Wrought Iron

Large French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Gothic fire dogs made of cast iron. This type of andirons are also called cup dogs. The condition is good.
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

European Religious Bronze Sculpture Fragment on 19th Century Marble Pedestal
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Religious Bronze Fragment Sculpture on a 19th Century Column Marble Pedestal. These two object have been "married" later, meaning they were two separate items put together at a later...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Bronze

Large 17th Century French Andirons, Cupdogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century andirons made of cast iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the main cooking equipment in the house. T...
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

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

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Wrought Iron

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

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Wrought Iron

Large Stripped Pine Altar Niche from Northern France, 20th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Hand-carved in northern France during the 1900s, this large pine altar niche has a nook large enough to fit a 6 3/4 foot tall work of art. The wood ha...
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20th Century French Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wood, Pine

Period Gothic Oak Trunk or Chest Façade from Picardie France, circa 1550
Located in Dallas, TX
Often when centuries-old trunks did not survive the passage of time, 19th-century menuisiers (French woodworkers) would salvage the surviving wood and carve new furniture such as desks and similar trunks. The facade was typically the most ornate section of these antique trunks, making intact frontages highly valued antiques. Hand-carved from oak in Picardie, France, circa 1550, this period Gothic architectural is a beautiful example of an antique trunk facade that was not incorporated into a more recent furnishing. Picardie is a former administrative region in northern France that is home to many Gothic cathedrals. The Amiens Cathedral (mid-13th century) is the largest standing cathedral in Europe and is truly a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Our trunk frontage has five vertically oriented inset panels embellished with various forms of Gothic tracery, including high-arching niches...
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16th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Iron

Brass Fire Tool Stand Attributed to Oscar Bach
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A rare brass fireplace tool stand with a candle holder featuring an intricate repoussé coat of arms with five cherubs each having a fire too...
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Early 20th Century American Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Rare Gothic Castle Limestone Chimney Mantle Chateau Fireplace Hand Carved Stone
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare Gothic Castle Limestone Chimney Mantle Chateau Fireplace Hand Carved Stone . A real museum / Chateau Manor mantel fireplace piece. Perfect for a R...
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Limestone

XIII Century Italian Granite Fountain Mouth
Located in Encinitas, CA
Italian antique fountain spout carved from a solid granite block from the 13th century with a zoomorphic appearance in the shape of a fish's head.
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Granite

Victorian Gothic Carved Oak Green Man Coal or Log Box
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Gothic carved oak green man coal or log box This is an unusual design, the Purdonium is carved in the Gothic Oak Style, with a geometric panel on the top and the handle on the fall front is carved with the face of the Green Man with a huge shell...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Oak

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

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Wrought Iron

Monumental 16th Century French Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Nashville, TN
17th century monumental sized French Gothic firedogs made of wrought iron.
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Element of an Outdoor Carved Woodwork Showing a Salamander from a Normand House
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This carved oak woodwork was probably placed on the facade of the house, close to the roofing framework of a Norman house. The sculptor had depicted the salamender frontview in a sty...
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16th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Oak

18th Century French Fire Andirons, Gothic Style
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th Century French fire andirons, Gothic style. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in good condition and are fully functional.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Large Pair Hand Wrought Gothic Arts and Crafts Andirons
By Samuel Yellin
Located in New York, NY
Large Pair Hand Wrought Gothic Arts and Crafts Andirons - Iron, and steel, hand chased decoration, swinging pot holder arms. These impressive and irons are in good original condition...
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Early 20th Century American Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Austin Seeley Antique Armillary Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An impressive antique sundial pairing a mid 19th century gothic style stone pedestal by Austin and Seeley (unsigned) circa 1840, with a 20th century s...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Composition, Metal, Steel

19th Century English Gothic Stone Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An antique English limestone fireplace from the 19th century in the Gothic manner. The columns supporting large carved brackets, in turn supportin...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Pair of Wrought Iron Landiers
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice pair of landiers is made of wrought Iron. This is a very nice and fine French worl. 17th Century
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron Landiers. French. 18th century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and rare pair of landiers is made of wrought iron. This is a very old and fine work. The iron is twisted on top and there is a "cremaillere" as we say in French. This ...
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1750s French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique Victorian Oak Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautifully crafted antique Victorian oak fireplace. This impressive fire surround dates from circa 1900. Its simple yet elegant design has stood the test of time, with its surface...
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Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wood, Oak

Antique Gothic Arts Crafts Renaissance Cast Metal Fireplace Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Gothic Arts & Crafts Renaissance Cast Metal Fireplace Andirons - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 18" H x10" W x 19" D.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

Artisan Crafted Mixed Metal Griffin Form Andirons
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Regal Griffin Pair in iron with textured gray tone surfaces. The ferocious open mouthed creatures with shields on the chests with chased rampant lions and applied brass tops of the s...
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20th Century Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron, Brass

Medieval Architectural Fragment Cornice, Corbel
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A fragment of a sandstone corbel with flat upper face, moulded transverse ledge and two protruding lobes with reserved trefoil detailing. The lower edge has fine dentiled carving and...
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15th Century and Earlier British Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Sandstone

French 17th Century Gothic Period Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French gothic andirons - fire dogs. Hand forged 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

French Gothic Style Pillars and Pediment Fireback / Backspash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Gothic style fireback with two pillars of Hercules and a pediment. The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes power. Since ant...
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20th Century French Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French Pair of 18th Century Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An elegant pair of French hand-wrought iron fireplace andirons, made in the 18th century if not earlier. They are Gothic in style with a reddish brown patina from oxidation of the ir...
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18th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Dramatic English Antique Iron Winged Dragon Andirons
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Dramatic pair of English antique hand forged iron winged dragon andirons having impressive details and claw feet. Circa 1930’s
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1930s English Vintage Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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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

Pair of Cast Iron Andirons Representing an Evangelist, French, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of cast iron andirons represents an Evangelist. They are French, circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons, French, 18th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice pair of andiron is made of wrought Iron. This is a French work. Circa 18th Century.
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1780s French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

17-18th C. Andirons In The Gothic Manner
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A tall pair wrought iron andirons from the 17-18 th century. Gothic period. One front ring is missing.
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

17-18th C.   Andirons In The Gothic Manner
17-18th C.   Andirons In The Gothic Manner
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17th Century French Gothic Fire Grate
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th century French Gothic fireplace grate. The grate is made of wrought iron. It is in a good condition and fully functional.
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

17th - 18th C. Polished Steel French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th/18th Century English andirons made of polished steel. The andirons have a Gothic period style. The condition is good.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Steel

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.

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