Gothic Lanterns
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.
19th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Lanterns
Wrought Iron
1890s American Antique Gothic Lanterns
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Gothic Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Lanterns
Wrought Iron
20th Century American Gothic Lanterns
Metal
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Lanterns
Iron
Mid-20th Century Gothic Lanterns
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Gothic Lanterns
Iron
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Lanterns
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Gothic Lanterns
Iron
19th Century English Antique Gothic Lanterns
Bronze
1930s Vintage Gothic Lanterns
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century American Gothic Lanterns
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Lanterns
Onyx
1920s American Vintage Gothic Lanterns
Metal
20th Century Gothic Lanterns
Metal
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Lanterns
Iron
Mid-19th Century American Antique Gothic Lanterns
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Lanterns
Glass, Wood
1940s American Vintage Gothic Lanterns
Metal
1930s French Vintage Gothic Lanterns
Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Gothic Lanterns
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary American Gothic Lanterns
Brass
Early 20th Century European Gothic Lanterns
Metal, Wrought Iron
Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Lanterns
Wrought Iron, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Gothic Lanterns
Brass
19th Century Central American Antique Gothic Lanterns
Wrought Iron, Tin
21st Century and Contemporary American Gothic Lanterns
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Gothic Lanterns
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Gothic Lanterns
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary American Gothic Lanterns
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Lanterns
Iron
Early 20th Century American Gothic Lanterns
Iron
Mid-20th Century English Gothic Lanterns
Brass
1890s French Antique Gothic Lanterns
Brass
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Lanterns
Brass
1930s English Vintage Gothic Lanterns
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Belgian Gothic Lanterns
Metal, Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron
1910s French Vintage Gothic Lanterns
Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Lanterns
Metal
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Lanterns
Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Lanterns
Brass
19th Century English Antique Gothic Lanterns
Brass