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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
Pair of Antique Gothic Bronze, Brass Glass Hanging Church Lights C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Antique Gothic Bronze, Brass & Glass Hanging Church Lights Unsigned C1920 Measures - 29.75"H x 15.75"W x 15.75"D A pair of antique Gothic-style hanging church lights from cir...
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20th Century American Gothic Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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 We are specialists in lighting: A curated selection of iron ceiling light fixtures, chandeliers, pendants and wall lights is avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace. We invite you to join our profile and check "more from this seller". Spanish Iron Lantern...
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20th Century Spanish Gothic Lighting

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of English Vintage Lanterns
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Pair of vintage 20th century glass and steel lanterns from England. This striking ensemble of light fixtures bears a vaguely Gothic influence in their hexagonal shape, made of textur...
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20th Century English Gothic Lighting

Materials

Steel

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...
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1890s French Antique Gothic Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Gothic Style Bronze Iron Bat Motif Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gothic Style Bronze and Iron Bat Motif Lantern 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...
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20th Century Gothic Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron, Bronze, 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...
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1920s French Vintage Gothic Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Neo Gothic Bronze Lamp
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Neo Gothic bronze architectural fragment mounted as lamp.
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Early 20th Century Gothic Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Wrought Iron and Wood-Slate Floor Lamp by Hakkarainen, Finland, 1930s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare 1930s Finnish wrought-iron floor lamp by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen. This expressive piece balances rustic craftsmanship with elegant decorative detailing: hand-forged scrollwork...
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Early 20th Century Finnish Gothic Lighting

Materials

Slate, Wrought Iron

Gothic wrought iron candelabra style floor lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Gothic wrought iron candelabra style floor lamp.
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1940s Spanish Vintage Gothic Lighting

Materials

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...
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1940s American Vintage Gothic Lighting

Materials

Steel

Pair Of Antique Cornelius Gilt Bronze And Crystal Three Arm Candelabra
Located in New Orleans, LA
An exquisite, period pair of antique Cornelius and Company gilt bronze three arm candlesticks, Philadelphia, circa 1840, having been electrified ...
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1840s American Antique Gothic Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful Handcrafted Stained Glass Gothic Revival Pendant with Geometric Design
Located in Lisse, NL
This rare and beautiful ceiling lamp is a true gem for anyone looking to create the perfect ambiance. Crafted in the 1920s, this unique Gothic Revival pendant showcases a geometric ...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Lighting

Materials

Metal

Gothic Style Spanish 1940 s 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...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Gothic Lighting

Materials

Iron

19th C. French Gothic Wrought Iron Chandelier with Crown Top and Gilt Accents
Located in Dallas, TX
Illuminate your dining room, library, or entryway with this striking antique French chandelier. Crafted in France circa 1870, the fixture is forged from hand-wrought iron and designe...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large French Decorated Gothic Hall Lantern Ceiling Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French Decorated Gothic Hall Lantern Ceiling Light This is a Large and Very Heavy Hall Lantern it is a Classic Elaborate Gothic Design decorated with animals Caryatid and symb...
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1880s Antique Gothic Lighting

Materials

Brass

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...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Pair Heavy Weight Solid Brass Polished Bronze Gothic Twisted 8 Light Lanterns
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of heavy-weight solid brass polished bronze Gothic-style 8-light lanterns combines luxury, durability, and intricate craftsmanship to create a statement of elegance for any...
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2010s French Gothic Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Two Tiers Wrought Iron Chandelier with 8 Arms in the Gothic Style
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and unusual chandelier with 8 arms is made of wrought iron. This is a French work in the Gothic style. Circa 1920
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1940s French Vintage Gothic Lighting

Materials

Iron

Gothic Iron Chandelier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Gothic style wrought iron chandelier boasting eight sockets, four on arms and four inset. Beautiful scrolling iron work, including gargoyle heads on each arm. Please confirm lo...
Category

20th Century Gothic Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th C. French Wrought Iron Twelve-Light Chandelier with Fleur-de-Lys Motifs
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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Lighting

Materials

Iron

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
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1940s French Vintage Gothic Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of 19th Century French Gothic Wrought Iron Eight-Light Chandeliers
Located in Dallas, TX
This impressive pair of antique chandeliers was crafted in France circa 1880. Forged from substantial wrought iron, each eight-light fixture displays bold Gothic character with elega...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Lighting

Materials

Iron, Wrought 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 Gothic Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Gothic Style Tole Hollywood Regency Chandelier with Murano Shades Italy 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of opulence to your home with this charming Chandelier. Perfect black and gilded colored parts to enhance any chic or eclectic home. We'd love to see it hanging in an ent...
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1980s German Vintage Gothic Lighting

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century French Gothic Twelve-Light Iron Chandelier with Gilt Accents
Located in Dallas, TX
Illuminate a dining room or entryway with this impressive round chandelier. Crafted in France circa 1920, the hand-forged wrought iron fixture features twelve lights arranged around ...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

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 ring from which the six lights rise. The base is har...
Category

19th Century French Antique Gothic Lighting

Materials

Brass

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
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1950s French Vintage Gothic Lighting

Materials

Metal

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...
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20th Century Spanish Gothic Lighting

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Vintage Spanish Gothic Hand Wrought Iron Candlestick Short Italian Floor Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Spanish Gothic Hand Wrought Iron Distressed Candlestick Short Italian Tripod Floor Lamp, Stamped Made in Italy. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 44" H (to finial) x 38"...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Gothic 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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Lighting

Materials

Iron

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 Gothic Lighting

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of Bronze Candelabra Style Buffet Lamps by Oscar Bach
Located in Toledo, OH
A fantastic pair of buffet lamps by Oscar Bach. Candelabra with two electrified candle sockets on each with mica shades that are included. They ha...
Category

20th Century American Gothic Lighting

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Gothic Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Intricate wrought iron, Gothic style chandelier with foliate and floral motif.
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

An Interesting Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal “Grotesque” Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Interesting Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Twenty Six Light “Grotesque” Chandelier A unique Gothic Style, drop crystal, basket chandelier with different “Grotesque” faces and designs. Twenty four tiered perimeter lights (including 6 lanterns) and two tiered interior lights. Artists began to give the tiny faces of the figures in grotesque decorations strange caricatured expressions, in a direct continuation of the medieval traditions of the drolleries in the border decorations or initials in illuminated manuscripts. From this the term began to be applied to larger caricatures, such as those of Leonardo da Vinci, and the modern sense began to develop. It is first recorded in English in 1646 from Sir Thomas Browne: “In nature there are no grotesques”. By extension backwards in time, the term became also used for the medieval originals, and in modern terminology medieval drolleries, half-human thumbnail vignettes drawn in the margins, and carved figures on buildings (that are not also waterspouts, and so gargoyles) are also called “grotesques”. A boom in the production of works of art in the grotesque genre, characterized the period 1920–1933 of German art. In contemporary illustration art, the “grotesque” figures, in the ordinary conversational sense, commonly appear in the genre grotesque art...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze

Round Wrought Iron Chandelier with 8 Lights in the Gothic Style
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This 8 lights round chandelier is made of wrought iron. This is a French work in the Gothic style. Circa 1950
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1940s French Vintage Gothic Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

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...
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Lighting

Materials

Brass

Large Patinated Gothic Style Hexagonal Lantern, Rewired, Second Available
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Patinated Gothic Style Hexagonal Lantern, Rewired Sold Individually USA, circa 1920s Standing 42-Inches tall, executed in patinated metal, with Holy Cross finial, with pierc...
Category

20th Century American Gothic Lighting

Materials

Metal

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
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1950s French Vintage Gothic Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century Gothic Wrought Iron Floor Lamp in the Style of Samuel Yellin
By Samuel Yellin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, Gothic, craftsman-made, wrought iron floor lamp with decoratively scored stem, tripod base and foliate top with three-bulb fitter in the style of Samuel Yellin. T...
Category

1920s American Vintage Gothic 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 con...
Category

Late 20th Century Gothic Lighting

Materials

Metal

Antique Painted Iron Floor Torchere from France, Early 1900s
Located in Dallas, TX
This five light, antique French cast iron torchere has been painted deep green with gold colored bands around the motifs. The motifs are trefoils, ...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Lighting

Materials

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 Gothic Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Gothic 12 Arm Bronze Chandelier Union Theological Seminary NYC
Located in New York, NY
This 12-light cast bronze gothic chandelier was reclaimed from the Union Theological Seminary in NYC. The Seminary was established in 1836 with an English Gothic Revival style. This ...
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Early 20th Century American Gothic Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Gothic Style Brass Table Lamps with Belgium Linen Shade
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of antique French Gothic Revival style brass table lamps with Belgium, linen shades. Great original condition with patina. Measures: Height from bottom to top of shade 26" Dia...
Category

19th Century French Antique Gothic Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Gothic Wrought Iron Bronze 2 Arm Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Antique Gothic wall sconces with two arms each in a wrought iron and bronze construction. Each sconce requires two candelabra light bulbs. ...
Category

Early 20th Century American Gothic Lighting

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Italian Table Lamp Converted from the Carriage antique Spot Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Italian table lamp used in the 1900 s like the carriage spot light working on the petroleum .Lamp have the Murano glass behind the b...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Gothic Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze

An Old Decorative Green Man Copper Lantern This old Hall Lantern has 6 sides
Located in Godshill, 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...
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19th Century Antique Gothic Lighting

Materials

Copper

Beautiful 1920s Gothic Wood Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Gothic lantern, the patina of the wood is beautiful, the height of the light is with out the chain.        
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1920s American Vintage Gothic Lighting

Materials

Metal

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 Gothic Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Rectangular wrought iron chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Rectangular wrought iron chandelier with golden twist trim details and original canopy.
Category

1940s French Vintage Gothic 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 Gothic Lighting

Materials

Iron

Large and Heavy Gothic Iron Castle Wall Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large and Heavy Gothic Iron Castle Wall Light This wonderful piece is made in iron, it was originally powered by gas, it has now been converted to electricity We have added a large...
Category

19th Century Antique Gothic Lighting

Materials

Iron

Very Large Gothic Gilt Church Chandelier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very Large Gothic Gilt Church Chandelier This amazing piece has come from a private chapel, it is made in Iron and is decorated with oak leaves and acorns, the chandelier has 6 Arms ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Lighting

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Gothic Wrought Iron Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring a true "Old World" flair to your dining room or den with this large and imposing light fixture. Crafted in France circa 1870 and round in shape, this antique chandelier has a c...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Lighting

Materials

Iron

Tall Heavy Gothic Table Lamp A very decorative table lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Tall Heavy Gothic Table Lamp A very decorative table lamp, the base is in age darkened brass and in the Gothic style standing on claw feet and acanthus decoration around the colu...
Category

1930s Vintage Gothic Lighting

Materials

Brass

Very Rare Set of Twenty Large, 1940s Church Indoor or Outdoor Sconces (
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very rare set of twenty of large 1940 church sconces, the glass can be easily change, to a different color of glass, the price is for the pair they c...
Category

1940s American Vintage Gothic Lighting

Materials

Metal

St. Marks Gothic Wall Lantern
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This wrought iron Gothic Lantern was made for a private chapel in France. We also made matching pendants that are availalble. The Bronze finish and Honey opal...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

1960s Wrought Iron Castle Chandelier
Located in Pueblo, CO
Large wrought iron chandelier fit for your castle, hand wrought iron with beautiful hammered bronze finish, six fixture, with original medallion and 14" of chain.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Gothic Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

6 Lights Wrought Iron Candlestick
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and delicate 6 lights candlestick is made of wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1950
Category

1950s French Vintage Gothic Lighting

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

6 Lights Wrought Iron Candlestick
6 Lights Wrought Iron Candlestick
$1,283 Sale Price
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Pendant "Cibulak", Czechoslovakia, 1960 s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in the Czech Republic. Made of brass and glass. Brass shows some signs of use, such as scratch marks.
Category

1960s Czech Vintage Gothic Lighting

Materials

Brass

Gothic lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Gothic lighting for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, 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 and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gothic lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include and Steven Handelman. 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 $600 and tops out at $9,500 while the average work can sell for $2,850.

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