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
Original Antique Print of a 13th Century Illumination, circa 1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of a 13th century illumination.
Chromolithograph
Published circa 1900
Unframed.
The measurement is the paper size
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Paper
19th Century Italian Alabaster Carved Head Of A Bishop Saint
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Italian carved alabaster head of a saint wearing a bishop's mitre in the Gothic style. Though a fragment, the intense gaze of this small carving gives it a lot of presence. Rendered by a master carver, this piece has a lot of personality. Likely an architectural fragment, the weathered surface and distressed condition only add to the appeal of this unique sculpture. Mounted on an ebonized walnut base.
10 inches high 3.5 square
5 7/8 inches high by 4 wide by 3.75 deep (head only)
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Gothic Refectory Table, Italy circa 1870
Located in Culver City, CA
Gothic Refectory Table
Italy circa 1870
Constructed in oak, two plank top, detailed lion heads, on claw feet with casters.
77”L x 44”d x 31.25”h
Category
1870s Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Oak
19th Century English Victorian Hall Bench in Oak, Bobbin Turned Legs
Located in Odense, DK
This is a lovely piece of carved furniture, the back of the seat is crisply carved with the traditional Wheel of Life pattern, it is made from solid oak with a carved edge and a carv...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Oak
1950's Italian Gothic Dragon Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Unique pair of large 1960's Italian Gothic Dragons andirons, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use, amazing craft...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Gothic Furniture
Materials
Iron
Vintage Fireplace Tool Set with Cast Iron Stand & Carved Bellows 70s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
This French wrought iron fireplace set, designed in a Gothic style from the 1970s, boasts a heavy and solid construction.
The vintage set includes a stand, shovel, broom, tongs, and...
Category
1970s French Vintage Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair 1920's Sculpted Wrought Iron Wall Sconces
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Here is an original pair of artistically sculpted iron wall sconces.
Circa 1920's. Not signed or marked, they look to be completely hand crafted.
Requires 2 candle base bulbs.
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Materials
Iron
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
Category
1950s French Vintage Gothic Furniture
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 Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Important Wrought Iron Castle Chandelier with 6 Arms in the Gothic Style
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice important castle chandelier with 6 arms is made of wrought iron. This is a very nice French ironwork in the Gothic style. Circa 1900
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Frame French Book Journal Display/Painting 13th-19th Century
Located in Doha, QA
This rare and remarkable piece begins with a backdrop composed of beautifully, handwritten love letters from the 1800s. There are three scrolls made up of additional love letters, se...
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Gold, Silver
19th Century French Polished Cast Iron Safe with Key and Two-Letter Combination
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your jewelry and important documents locked up in this elegant, antique safe from the Champagne-Ardenne region of France. Crafted circa 1880, and built in cast iron, this travel...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Early Heavily Embossed Brass Box This is a large and heavy chest
Located in Chillerton, 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 decorative gothic decoration and on the fro...
Category
Early 1800s Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Two-Side Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern 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 ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Early 20th Century Forged Polished Iron Wall Torchere Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of early 20th century forged polished iron wall Torc decorate a powder room or an entry way with this pair of antiques wall torcheres lights. Craft...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Materials
Iron
Arthur Umanoff Swivel Bar Stools-A Set of 4
Located in Cumberland, RI
Arthur Umanoff Swivel bar stools-A set of 4
In stock and ready to ship
Bar height stools with Vinyl Seating
Perfect for indo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Gothic Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
19th Century Pair of Large Cast Iron Angel Statues
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century pair of large cast iron winged angel statues depicting female figures in a subtle contrapposto pose, wearing cascading dresses. One is holding a wreath and the other a c...
Category
19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Iron
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
Category
17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Iron
Ballard Designs Aris Glass Door Cabinet Modern Dome Oak Bookcase Curio Vitrine
Located in Dayton, OH
The Aris Glass Door Cabinet was inspired by a graceful European Gothic window. The cabinet features a white washed finish with custom-welded, bronze metal frame doors and matching sp...
Category
Late 20th Century Gothic Furniture
Materials
Glass, Oak
EXQUISITE PAIR OF MID CENTURY MCGUIRE RATTAN GOTHIC CATHEDRAL BACK ARMCHAIRs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Mid Century McGuire Rattan Gothic Cathedral back armchairs
Please note the delivery ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Gothic Furniture
Materials
Rattan
19th Century French Gothic Black Forged Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study of office with this elegant wrought iron floor fixture. Crafted in southern France, circa 1860, the candelabra lamp stands on a four-leg base ending with small feet....
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique French Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th - 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 17th or early 18th century French Gothic period fire grate. Hand forged of wrought iron. The condition of the basket is good.
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th - 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 17th or early 18th century French Gothic period fire grate. Hand forged of wrought iron. The condition of the basket is good.
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Lifesize Crowned Mother Mary and Child Jesus Gothic Revival Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Hand carved wood antique statue of Mother Mary wearing a Gothic crown.
This original and all hand carved sculpture of the mother of all mothers is anothe...
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wood
20th Century French Gothic Decorative Storage Box with Foliage Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautifully executed square box crafted circa 1990 is embellished with a handle made into a twisted branch form with a leaf accented on either side, a latch on the front firmly ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Gothic Furniture
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Brass Book Stand
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique brass book stand. Adjustable angle.
Estimated date and origin: France, circa 1910.
Dimensions: 24 x 21 cm and 19 cm tall.
The book stand is in good condition....
Category
1910s French Vintage Gothic Furniture
Materials
Brass
5 Antique French Henry II Style Embossed Leather & Oak Gothic Dining Side Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique set of 5 French Henry II style dining side chairs, circa 1880s. Features an oak frame with embossed leather seat and back with pierced lower arcade accented by ornate spi...
Category
1880s Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
French 19th Century Zinc Gargoyle
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique and extremely rare zinc feathered gargoyle. Great expression
This gargoyle, a word derived from the French 15th century word 'Gargouille' (throat), is a hybrid, possibly a g...
Category
19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Zinc
Set of 6 19th Century Country dining Chairs This is a charming set of
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Set of 6 19th Century Country dining Chairs
This is a charming set of Oak dining chairs there are 4 single and 2 Carver chairs
The chairs are in good sturdy condition and have a wo...
Category
19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of 17th Century French Cast Iron Andirons
Located in Houston, TX
These 17th-century French cast iron gothic-style andirons are a testament to the craftsmanship of the era. Intricately designed with ornate details reminiscent of Gothic architecture...
Category
17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
Antique Catholic Church Religious Stained Glass Double Window - Pre Hung
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Catholic Church Religious Stained Glass Pre Hung Double Window.
Category
19th Century American Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Steel, Lead
Antique Brass Decorative Box - Gothic Style
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A nice antique brass box, with beautiful Gothic style scenes. The box is in good condition. Beautiful color and old patina.
Estimated age and origin: Belgium, circa 1910.
Dimensions:...
Category
Early 1900s Belgian Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Gothic Style 'Pillars and Pediment' Fireback / Backspash
Located in Amerongen, NL
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...
Category
20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Brass Box - Gothic Style
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful decorative brass box. Beautiful ornaments in gothic style.
Estimated date and origin: France, circa 1910.
Dimensions: 10,5 x 6,5 cm and 6 cm tall.
The box is in good c...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rare Unique English Oak Gothic Victorian Settee Settle Bench Circa 1890
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb and very unique form of Gothic bench from England. The bench features a dark oak finish with minor signs of age and use such as finish losses and minor wear. The ben...
Category
1890s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Oak
Early 20th Century Brass Box - Gothic Style
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful decorative brass box. Beautiful ornaments in gothic style.
Estimated date and origin: France, circa 1910.
Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm and 7 cm tall.
The box is in good cond...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Brass Gothic Style Candlesticks
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful pair of antique brass candlesticks.
Gothic style. The candlesticks are in good condition. Beautiful color and shine. Sturdy and solid.
Estimated age and origin: France, ...
Category
1880s French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Gothic Petite Trunk ~ Blanket Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Gothic Petite Trunk ~ Blanket Chest was purpose-built for a cozy niche, and its size makes it very versatile to use in any capacity! Crafted entirely by hand, in...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Oak
17th Century Embroidered King David With Harp Silk Tread Green Velvet Flanders
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Step into the rich tapestry of the 17th century with our exquisite embroidered picture featuring King David With Harp. Meticulously crafted with silk thread, mounted on luscious gree...
Category
17th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Silk, Velvet
Antique French Neogothic Altar Torchère Candlestick Set w/ Jesus & Cross
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Neogothic Altar Torchère Candlestick Set w/ Jesus & Cross
This set of antique French candle holders are decorated with images of Jesus and crosses. Each candlestick r...
Category
19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Neogothic Altar Torchère Candlestick Set w/ Black Porcelain
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Neogothic Altar Torchère Candlestick Set w/ Black Porcelain
These matching black porcelain candlesticks have bronze flourishes. The base of each candlestick has three...
Category
Late 20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 ho...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
Antique French Neogothic Altar Torchère Candlestick Set w/ Architectural Element
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Neogothic Altar Torchère Candlestick Set w/ Architectural Elements & Patina
Decorate your mantlepiece, altar, church, or chapel with these large ornate candlesticks. ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Brass
16th century large chest strongbox iron and walnut
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A quite large 16th century Italian so called 'coffre fort' . Coffers or chest like these were specifically made for cities or large villages to safegueard the gold and valuables. The...
Category
16th Century Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neogothic Altar Torchère Candlestick Set w/ Griffins
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Ornate Gilt Bronze Ormolu Pricket Candlesticks - Pair
This rare matching set of antique solid brass handcrafted candle holders rest on triangular shaped base with lio...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Materials
Brass
Spanish 1940s Gilt Side Table / Drinks Table / Martini Table, Wrought Iron
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful 1940s hand-hammered gilt wrought iron occasional drinks table on a tripod base, tagged on the base Barcelona, Spain. Made from hand forged iron and gold leaf gilding the el...
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Carved Oak Key Cupboard A very attractive piece, the cupboard can be wall hung
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Carved Oak Key Cupboard
A very attractive piece, the cupboard can be wall hung showing the gothic carving on the front of the door to full advantage, it shows a large bunch of keys ...
Category
19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Oak
Ornate Gothic Style Gilded Mirror with Cherub and Masks
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Dramatic Gothic style aged mirror having central cherub at the top, ornate frame and two mask like faces on each side. Mirror has natural spiderwebs and mercury with fabulous moody ...
Category
1930s American Vintage Gothic Furniture
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Arts and Crafts Carved Oak Marriage Chest or Carved Coffer
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Carved Oak Marriage Chest or Carved Coffer
This is a lovely old piece, and is in remarkably good condition for its age, the coffer has gothic carvings of Dragons and...
Category
19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Gothic Style Eight-Light Iron Chandelier with Hand-Painted Crests, Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Gothic style eight-light iron chandelier from the 20th century with hand-painted crests. This French Gothic style chandelier from the 20th century is an exquisite example of...
Category
20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Materials
Iron, Brass
Large rare antique statue of Saint Eligius, France ca. 1550
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1550 / statue Saint Eligius / Antique / reliques
Religious statue of Saint Eligius from the 16th century in full wood found in France. This very rare find has a beautiful ...
Category
16th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Gothic Period 'Pillars and Pediment' Fireback / Backspash, 16th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
16th 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...
Category
16th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Iron
Ceiling Lamp from 1930's, forged and welded steel.
Located in Turku, FI
Quite special and unique ceiling lamp from 1930's. Designer and manufacturer is unknown but it has a bit same style like Taidetakomo Hakkarainen lamps and other works.
Rough hardly...
Category
Early 20th Century Finnish Gothic Furniture
Materials
Metal
Magnificent Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Handpainted Icons
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two gilt framed Gothic Angels framed and painted in the style of Fra Angelico - hand-carved in Italy . Features spiral columns and foliate spires - oil painted angels are superbly pr...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
French Large Trunk- Chest - Gothic oak from the 16th century - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Large solid oak chest from the 16th century Gothic period
Very pretty French, Norman work.
Decorated with Gothic motifs on 5 panels on the facade.
Note reassembly in the 18th and 19...
Category
16th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wood
FINE SUITE OF FOUR VINTAGE GOTHIC WINDSOR STEEPLE BACK BURR YEW & ELM ARMCHAIRs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of four Burr Yew & Elm circa 1940's Gothic Steeple back Windsor armchairs
Please note th...
Category
1940s English Vintage Gothic Furniture
Materials
Elm, Yew
15th Century French Gothic Oak Cupboard / Dressoir
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
Gothic Oak Dressoir: 1460 - 1500 ,
France - Flandres
This exquisite Gothic oak dressoir dates back to the 15th century. This remarkable piece is a rare survivor from the Haute épo...
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Iron
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.
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