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Gothic Furniture

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
Period: 19th Century
Pair of English Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Candelabras
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Gothic Revival-style (19th Century) gilt bronze 9 arm candelabras (PRICED AS PAIR).  
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19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture

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Bronze

Early Heavily Embossed Brass Box This is a large and heavy chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Early Heavily Embossed Brass Box This is a large and heavy chest is made in Brass with a wooden lining, the beaten brass is embossed with decorativ...
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Early 1800s Antique Gothic Furniture

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Brass

Pair Of 19th Century Oak Hall Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Attractive Mid 19th Century, Gothic Design, Figured Oak, Pair Of Hall Chairs, Having Very Elegant Swept Arch Back Supports With Applied Cockbeading Decoration And Pierced Quat...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture

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Oak

Antique Gothic Renaissance Revival Oak Wood Figural Carved Low Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Gothic Renaissance revival oak wood figural carved low cabinet. Item features relief carved figure to door, drape carved wooden sides, inset masonite board top (not original)...
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Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture

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Oak

19th Century Carved Oak Caryatid Pedestal This is a superbly carved piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Carved Oak Caryatid Pedestal This is a superbly carved piece of 19th Century carving, it probably originated from a piece of furniture from where it was removed in the ...
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19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture

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Oak

Antique Gothic High Cupboard of the Galloping Queen Holland
Located in Milano, IT
Majestic Old Gothic sideboard of the galloping Queen Holland. The sideboard can also be classified as a tall cupboard . The sideboard is provenance from the very large auction house ...
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1890s Dutch Antique Gothic Furniture

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Wood

Late 19th Century French Gothic style Walnut Cigar cabinet
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Elegant 19th-century French cigar cabinet in the Gothic style. This beautifully crafted piece features a tambour roll-top door that opens to reveal compartments for cigars and two sm...
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1880s French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Large Gilt Bronze and Brown Patina Cassolette Vases, Charles X Period
Located in NICE, FR
Pair of Large “Cathedral” Model Cassolettes in Gilt and Patinated Bronze, Charles X Period, Early 19th Century An elegant pair of cassolettes in mercu...
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1810s French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Bronze

Important Bronze Seal – Sigillum Comitatus Namurcensis Belgium, 19th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Important Bronze Seal – Sigillum Comitatus Namurcensis Belgium, 19th Century" Important bronze seal – Sigillum Comitatus Namurcensis Belgium, 19th century – Neo-Gothic historicist s...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Furniture

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Bronze

Victorian Gothic Style Pine York Stone Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An unusual mid-19th century Victorian pine fire surround with natural York stone foot blocks and slips. Providing a complementary contrast of materials, this antique fireplace has a ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture

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Stone

19th Century Green Man Carved Oak Hall or Centre Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century green man carved oak hall or centre table This is an intricately and very attractive piece, of Gothic carved oak furniture. The carvi...
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Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture

Antique French Monumental Hand Carved Ornate Figural Walnut Commissioned Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Monumental Hand Carved Ornate Figural Walnut Commissioned Chateau Cabinet An elaborate antique imported from France finely hand carved ...
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Marble

19th Century Eastern European Gothic Wrought Iron Chair
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Circa 1880 Eastern European Gothic Wrought Iron Chair. Red Velvet upholstery and nicely patina on iron work. Heavy but handsome! please message us for more details. See detailed pic...
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19th Century British Antique Gothic Furniture

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Wrought Iron

19th Century Original Painted Gothic Mirror
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful early 19th century English original painted Gothic mirror. 1830. Code: 8667 Dimensions: W: 31.5" (80 cm) H: 98" (248.9 cm) D: 5" (12.7 cm)
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Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture

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Mirror, Pine

Celtic Carved Oak Occasional Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Celtic Carved Oak Occasional Table A charming Carved Oak Occasional Table, it has a carved border along the top edge with a carved apron to the front and more carving to the main f...
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19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture

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Oak

SIX ORIGINAL VICTORIAN CIRCA 1880 STEEPLE BACK GOTHiC ARCH OAK DINING CHAIRS 6
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of six original Gothic revival English oak Victorian dining chairs circa 1880 Please note...
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1880s English Antique Gothic Furniture

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Oak

Pair of Forged Wrought Iron Andirons, French, 19th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rack and pinions andirons are made of forged wrought iron. They are French, from 19th century.
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1880s French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Antique Carved English Oak Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Though this antique carved English oak fireplace dates from the late 19th century, it draws inspiration from eras across the ages. It is elaborately carved throughout and handcrafted...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture

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Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Antique brass clock set with religious decoration
Located in London, GB
This three-piece brass clock set is wonderfully designed to look like a collection of Christian church bells. The mantel clock features a bell-shaped b...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Brass, Enamel

Antique Gothic Style Hob Grate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A Victorian era Gothic style hob grate dating from circa 1830 and unusually decorated with castellations and quatrefoils. Finished in black graphite polish, this antique cast iron hob grate...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture

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Metal, Iron

Gothic Carved Oak Oval Mirror A lovely piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Gothic Carved Oak Oval Mirror A lovely piece, the wide frame has a beautifully carved border decorated with Roses and a crown at the top. The mirror is in good condition, the frame ...
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19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture

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Oak

Italian Venetian Style Silver Gilt Kissing Peacock Center Table
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (19th Century) silver gilt and polychromed design carved center table with a top of 2 peacocks kissing supported on a pedestal base of faux tree branches with ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Furniture

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Giltwood

Circa 1900 Pair Of Lion Motif Andirons
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Nice pair of circa 1900's cast iron Lion motif andirons in very good original condition. They have recently been repainted.
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Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Furniture

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Iron

Carved Oak Gothic Wall Bracket Shelf
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Carved Oak Gothic Wall Bracket Shelf This is a Magnificent and quite Large piece of 19th Century carved oak, it is a wall bracket or shelf The bracket is a heavy piece and comes w...
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19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture

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Oak

19th Century French Gothic Walnut Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Gothic Walnut Buffet is a refined expression of the style which is considered one of the oldest furniture styles from France, dating back to the mid-12th century....
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1880s French Antique Gothic Furniture

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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...
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Brass

French Gothic Style Inlaid Marble Mantel Clock Dial Signed H. Azur à Paris
Located in New York, NY
French 19 century Gothic style inlaid marble mantel clock. Dial signed H. Azur à Paris. Height 21 inches, width 14 1/4 inches.
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Marble

Antique Gothic Silvered Bronze 12-Light Chandelier, Circa 1860.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Gothic Silvered Bronze 12-Light Chandelier, Circa 1860.
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Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture

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Bronze

Set of 3 Antique Ecclesiastical Diagonal Panels
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of 3 antique Ecclesiastical style carved panels in diagonal form. These tracery panels of Pugin style make for decorative wall art or, once glazed, elaborate windows in a perio...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture

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Wood, Pine

Antique French Carved Ornate Walnut Figural Server Buffet Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Carved Ornate Walnut Figural Server Buffet Cabinet Stunning Antique Imported from France Hand Carved Ornate Walnut Chateau Marble...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Marble

19th Century Cast Iron Hob Grate in the Gothic Style
Located in London, GB
A 19th century cast iron hob grate in the Gothic style. The burning area with rosette pattern and cast spandrels below. Decorative wreath motif to back. English, 19th century. Width...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture

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Iron

Pair of Tall 19th Century Chapel Doors from Belgium
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in Belgium, circa 1860, this 11 foot tall pair of doors (132.88 inches) were recently salvaged from a Belgian chapel. They can be considered of the Gothic style, which is sometimes referred to as “pointed architecture”, because of the prevalence of pointed arches in buildings. Each door is composed of six vertical planks constructed with mortise and tenon joinery. All planks have been adorned with iron pyramid protuberances, placed in a repeating pattern. The planks and iron retain their white paint, now naturally weathered over the years, perfect for those who appreciate original condition. At over 11 feet tall, these 19th century chapel doors...
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1860s Belgian Antique Gothic Furniture

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Iron

19th Century French Iron Enamel Planter
Located in Tarzana, CA
19th Century French Iron & Enamel Planter having gargoyle figures as legs with a total of 20 enameled tiles depicting flowers, Dimensions Height: 13.5" Width: 30" Depth: 14 3/4"
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Iron

Pair Of 19th Century Church Doors
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This pair of 19th century church doors date back to circa 1850. Made of sturdy English oak, these large scale doors are of exceptional quality. Ornate iron hinges with a floral them...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture

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Wood, Oak

19th C Sturdy Heavy Carved Oak Table This is a wonderful table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th C Sturdy Heavy Carved Oak Table This is a wonderful table, the table base has large bulbous legs, and the apron below has a linen fold ...
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19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture

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Oak

1890 Arched Wooden Gothic Church Window Frame
Located in Surrey, BC
Wooden arched church window retaining old white paint with great balanced details. Salvaged from an old church in Montreal.
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Late 19th Century Canadian Antique Gothic Furniture

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Softwood

Set of 9 Reclaimed Minton Co Gothic Encaustic Tiles
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of nine vibrant reclaimed gothic encaustic tiles by Minton & Co (stamped), circa 1840- 1860. Each 6-inch tile is detailed with buff and red terracotta tones to create an ornate...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture

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Clay

French Gothic Pine Reading Stand, Greeting Station, Greeter
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Gothic Pine Reading Stand, Greeting Station, Greeter An Original French Reading stand, this Gothic piece would make a great Front of House Oak Greeter The Stand has 8 arched ...
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1880s Antique Gothic Furniture

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Pine

Heavy Bronze Bell, Tower Bell This Is a Very Heavy Piece It Is on an Oak Yoke
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Heavy Bronze Bell, Tower Bell This is a very heavy piece it is on an Oak Yoke with iron fixings including a the bracket which holds the rope For the purpose of the pictures and ...
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1840s Antique Gothic Furniture

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Bronze

Gothic Brass Jardiniere with Lions Mask Handles and Liner
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Gothic Brass Jardiniere with Lions Mask Handles and Liner This is a very old piece and it has its original lead liner The pot is oval and ...
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19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture

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Brass

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 Furniture

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Iron

Set of 9 Reclaimed Gothic Style 6-Inch Geometric Tiles
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of nine 6-inch reclaimed tiles in the gothic style, decorated with interlinking circles, foliate roundels and stylised fish. Possibly in the style of Christopher Dresser, circa...
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1870s English Antique Gothic Furniture

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Clay

Victorian gilt inkstand desk set in the Gothic style
Located in London, GB
Victorian gilt inkstand desk set in the Gothic style English, 19th Century Height 19cm, width 27cm, depth 12.5cm This wonderful inkstand is a fine piece of Victorian period design. ...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture

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Brass

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...
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19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture

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Iron

19th Century French Gothic Forged Iron Two-Side Music Stand with Fleur-de-Lys
Located in Dallas, TX
Place your Bible or music book on this antique, double-side stand from France. Crafted, circa 1880, and built in two pieces, the Gothic "Lutrin" (French for lectern) stands on three ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Wrought Iron

The Neophyte , Large Signed Etching by Gustave Doré, 19th Century Antique Print
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique print entitled ‘the neophyte (first experience of the monastery)’ by Gustave Dore, 1832 -1883 A captivating, somewhat creepy and darkly humorous take on someone’s first day r...
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19th Century European Antique Gothic Furniture

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Paper, Glass

Pair of 19th Century Neo-Gothic Italian Wrought Iron Dragon Wall Lights
Located in Hastings, GB
An incredible pair of late 19th century wrought iron wall lights/ torchiere's. This stunning pair of hand crafted Dragons are attributed to the Italian Master Ironworker Alessandro M...
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19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Original Antique Illuminated Print of St Anthony of Padua. C.1880
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of St Anthony of Padua Illuminated Chromolithograph Published circa 1880 Unframed. Foxing to the margin Free shipping The me...
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1880s English Antique Gothic Furniture

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Paper

19th Century Two-Piece Gothic Style Oak Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome 19th Century two-piece gothic style oak cabinet. Beautifully carved and finished grapevines along the top and arms of the piece. A warm smiling face carving above the top ...
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19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture

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Oak

Pair of 19th Century Italian Romanesque Style Oak Chairs
Located in Troy, NY
Pair of 19th Century Italian Romanesque Style Oak Chairs of impressive, and massive size, after a 12th century model from the cathedral in Agnano, Italy.
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19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Furniture

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Oak

Pair of Gothic Revival Inlaid Fine Cut Velvet Side Chairs, English, c. 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
A richly detailed pair of English Gothic Revival walnut side chairs, dating to around 1870, distinguished by their intricately carved tracery backs, architectural arcade motifs, and ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture

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Upholstery, Ebony, Walnut

Pair of Antique Carved Stone Sinks (Stoups or Benitiers) from France, Circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
These antique French Gothic style white limestone (Pierre Calcaire) pieces are old holy water vessels (stoups or 'benitiers' in French) are from a small chapel in the Drome departmen...
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Stone

Austin Seeley Gothic Style Armillary Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking focal point for any garden, this impressive sundial pairs a mid 19th century gothic style stone pedestal by Austin and Seeley (unsigned) circa 1840, with a 20th century steel armillary sphere. Coupling composition stone intricacy with a contemporary armillary, this garden sundial offers a beautiful blend of antique and modern, perfect for instilling a courtyard or patio with history and interest. This gothic style pedestal appears in appears in Austin & Seeley’s catalogue dated 1841 (pictured). Here it is described as a ‘Rich Gothic Font, designed from Henry VII’s Chapel’ of Westminster Abbey, London. The drawing also appears in an advertisement from The Civil Engineers and Architects Journal 1839 (pictured), suggesting that this stone pedestal could date from even earlier. Austin and Seeley works were rarely stamped with makers marks. Austin & Seeley In 1828, Felix Austin established his own independent stone works...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture

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Stone, Composition, Metal, Steel

1800s Baroque / Gothic Style Brass Church Candlestick
Located in Skien, NO
This stunning brass/bronze candlestick features a rustic patina and showcases the craftsmanship of the European Gothic Revival and Baroque styles from the 1800s. Its timeless desig...
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19th Century European Antique Gothic Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

Carved Green Man Golden Oak Coffer, Hall Seat
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Carved Golden Oak Coffer, Hall Seat This is a lovely old piece and a very useful Hall Bench, it has storage under the seat, the coffer has a carved front showing the face of the gr...
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Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture

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Oak

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 Furniture

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Iron

Small Carved Oak Chest or Shoe Box Coffer
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Small carved oak chest or shoe box coffer The chest has 2 carved panels to the front and and decorative nailed and scalloped corners, inside is clean and it has blacksmith made hinges This small oak...
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Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture

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Oak

Pair of Excellent Quality Gothic Carved Oak Carver Chairs A good pair of chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pair of Excellent Quality Gothic Carved Oak Carver Chairs A good pair of chairs very stout and sturdy, in the Gothic style with carved mask decoration and wide stats to the back, t...
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19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture

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Oak

An Architectural Model of a Gothic Pinnacle France
Located in Chonburi, TH
This architectural model is a stunning representation of a Gothic pinnacle from France, standing at an impressive height of 51 cm. Crafted with meticul...
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Oak

Victorian Gothic Revival Console Table in Oak Hall Table c1870s
Located in High Peak, GB
J00 Victorian, Gothic Revival oak hall table, having serpentine black veined marble top above frieze drawer, all standing on turned and carved tapered legs. This antique hall table i...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture

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Marble

Gothic furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Gothic furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gothic furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Edward F. Caldwell Co., Maitland Smith, and Aeterna Furniture. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $30 and tops out at $275,000 while the average work can sell for $2,408.