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Gothic Lanterns

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
19th Century Spanish Gothic Style Wrought Iron Portico Lantern.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th Century Spanish Gothic Style Wrought Iron Portico Lantern. Antique hand forged iron Gothic style hanging lantern from Spain circa 1890. It i...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Lanterns

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Wrought Iron

Early Newyork Subway Train Station 32” Bronze Lantern Light
Located in Bensalem, PA
This is a truly amazing piece of New York City subway history solid bronze lantern with 2 sets of 4 original acrylic subway inserts black and white this does not have any wiring or s...
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1890s American Antique Gothic Lanterns

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Wrought Iron Lantern with Curved Textured Glass
Located in Canton, MA
Large black wrought iron lantern with simple decorative elements at crown. Glass is a curved at glass with "glue chip" texture to refract th...
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Early 20th Century American Gothic Lanterns

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Wrought Iron

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 Lanterns

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Wrought Iron

Large Patinated Gothic Style Hexagonal Lantern, Rewired, Second Available
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Patinated Gothic Style Hexagonal Lantern, Rewired, Second Available Sold Individually USA, circa 1920s Standing 42-Inches tall, executed in patinated metal, with Holy C...
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20th Century American Gothic Lanterns

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Metal

Gothic Pendant from the Magic Kingdom Collection
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This authentic Wrought Iron Gothic Lantern was originally made for a theme park in Anaheim Ca. The intricate forged iron lantern is composed of over 50 individual handmade parts. ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Lanterns

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Iron

Large Decorative French Hall Lantern
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large decorative French hall lantern This is a very large Hallway or Porch Lantern it has 6 sides, at the top it is decorated with Fleur des Lys...
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Mid-20th Century Gothic Lanterns

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Glass

Handsome Large Outdoor Iron Lantern with Seeded Glass
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Large handsome iron outdoor lantern having medieval gothic style, seeded glass panels and 4 chunky resin candle style lights inside.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Gothic Lanterns

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Iron

A 19th/Early 20th Century Solid Bronze Gothic Lantern, Six Lights. Circular
Located in Stamford, CT
A 19th/Early 20th Century Solid Bronze Gothic Lantern, Six Lights. Circular Having fine bronze escutcheons This large and impressive lantern is...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Lanterns

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Bronze

Antique Gothic American Iron Hall Lantern, Circa 1900-1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Gothic American iron hall lantern, Circa 1900-1910.
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Early 20th Century American Gothic Lanterns

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Iron

Antique Gothic Gilt Bronze Hall Lantern
Located in Lymington, GB
An English 19th-century Gothic gilt-bronze hall lantern. George IV period, circa 1820-1830. In superb condition. Later adapted with a 3-way center and wiring. A very smart Georgian addition to a hallway, entry or foyer. Measures: H 2’3” (69 cm) W 12 ½” (31 cm) D 12 ½” (31 cm). Nb: A very similar antique Gothic lantern...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Lanterns

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Bronze

Gothic Style Verdigris Copper Lantern with Clear Seeded Glass, Circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
AHL3787 A vintage dome-topped hexagonal verdigris copper lantern glazed with seeded clear glass. With a hinged bottom door for re-lamping. Circa 1930s. Dimensions: Current height: ...
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1930s Vintage Gothic Lanterns

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Brass, Copper

Antique Four Sided Blackened Wrought Brass Lantern with Clear Glass, Circa 1910s
Located in New York, NY
AHL4088 A four sided wrought brass lantern with scroll petal brackets, glazed with clear glass panels, in its original age-blackened patina. Due to the antique nature of this fixture...
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Early 20th Century American Gothic Lanterns

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Brass

Pair of French Carved Onyx Moroccan Style Torchieres
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Pair of French carved onyx torchieres. Done in a Moroccan style. Well detailed with minor restoration and some minor losses. Electrified.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Lanterns

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Onyx

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 Lanterns

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Metal

Spanish Renaissance Style Gilt Metal Chandelier
Located in Sheffield, MA
The vintage four-branch gilt metal Gothic Revival style chandler is all curls and is newly re-wired for regular US use and has sockets that take regular bulbs. Measures: Chain: 63"...
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20th Century Gothic Lanterns

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Metal

Pair of Lime Painted Gothic Lanterns
Located in Washington, DC
A pair of very unusual pine lime painted wooden Gothic lanterns. Glass to either side and the bottom.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Lanterns

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Iron

Mid-19th Century New Orleans Gothic Ebonized Brass Lantern
Located in Charleston, SC
A Gothic lantern from New Orleans, circa 1850, featuring ebonized brass frame, etched glass panels and three candle bulb pendant. The fixture was originally candle but has been recen...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Gothic Lanterns

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Brass

One Pair of Lime Painted Gothic Lanterns
Located in Washington, DC
One pair of very unusual pine lime painted wooden gothic lanterns glass to either side and the bottom.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Lanterns

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Glass, Wood

1940s Black Wrought Iron Lantern Pendant with Gold Accents and Glass Shade
Located in New York, NY
Gothic three bulb black and gold finished wrought iron lantern pendant with a glass shade from the 1940s. This can be seen at our 400 Gilligan St location in Scranton, PA
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1940s American Vintage Gothic Lanterns

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Metal

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French Baroque Style Wrought-Iron Stained Glass Hall Lantern, 19th-20th Century
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Large Gothic Revival Medieval Wrought Iron & Cathedral Glass Pendant / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
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24" Pendant Light in Handwoven Natural Rattan, Ventila Collection
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19th Century Mexican San Miguel Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in Forney, TX
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Previously Available Items
Midcentury French Gothic Verdigris and Bronze Iron Four-Light Ceiling Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
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Mid-20th Century French Gothic Lanterns

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Pair of Cast Iron Garden / Entry Exterior Gothic Light
Located in Surrey, BC
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Early 20th Century American Gothic Lanterns

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English Brass Lantern in the Gothic Manner
Located in London, GB
A compact lantern styled in the Gothic taste, with four clear glass panels and three arm branch. English, mid 20th century.
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Mid-20th Century English Gothic Lanterns

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English Brass Lantern in the Gothic Manner
English Brass Lantern in the Gothic Manner
H 18.12 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
French Gothic Church Sanctuary Lamp Chandelier, circa 1890
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Housing one light, will be rewired with certified UL US socket for the USA and certified socket for other countries and ready to hang. Flame light bulb not included. Brass detailing ...
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1890s French Antique Gothic Lanterns

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Brass

Neogothic Brass Hall Lantern, Late 19th Century Gothic Style, with Lead Lattice
Located in London, GB
Neogothic brass hall lantern, late 19th century Gothic style. With lead lattice and frosted glass panels.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Lanterns

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Brass

Antique English Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in Plainview, NY
A fine antique English gilt bronze lantern featuring 6 panels with original handout glass. The glass panels are beautifully decorated with stars and clover leaf motifs. The hexagonal...
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1930s English Vintage Gothic Lanterns

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Bronze

1950s Black Wrought Iron Gothic Chandelier with 12 Red Candlesticks
Located in Antwerp, BE
1950s wrought iron Gothic style black chandelier featuring twelve red candle sleeves. Add the perfect amount of shine to your kitchen over the cen...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Gothic Lanterns

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Antique French Cast Iron Bat Lantern
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French Hexagonal Gothic Hanging Lantern from the Villa La Pausa
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Gohic Single Light Lantern in Wrought Iron and Glass
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Pair of Early 20th Century French Church Lanterns
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
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Regency Gothic Lantern, circa 1820
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Gothic lanterns for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Gothic lanterns 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 lanterns created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gothic lanterns made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 lanterns 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 $18,500 while the average work can sell for $4,200.

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