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19th Century French Carved Oak Gothic Vestry Sacristy Altar Wine Cabinet Bar
19th Century French Carved Oak Gothic Vestry Sacristy Altar Wine Cabinet Bar

19th Century French Carved Oak Gothic Vestry Sacristy Altar Wine Cabinet Bar

Located in Shreveport, LA

~ Direct from France ~ Lovely antique French oak vestment/sacristy cabinet ~ Superb designs, look at the gorgeous dimensional carvings on the upper door front…a priest with his Bib...

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Antique 1890s French Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Pair of 19th Century Gothic Revival Carved Oak Cabinet on Stands
Pair of 19th Century Gothic Revival Carved Oak Cabinet on Stands

Pair of 19th Century Gothic Revival Carved Oak Cabinet on Stands

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Rare pair of Victorian Gothic Revival cabinets, circa 1880. Now stripped to a bare oak color.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Gothic Revival Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Gothic side cabinet
Gothic side cabinet

Gothic side cabinet

Located in Greenwich, CT

A William IV period English gothic revival oak side cabinet with two doors and adjustable shelf, overall decorated with blind fretwork gothic tracery

Category

Antique 19th Century English Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Carved Oak Corner Cupboard, Cabinet with Gothic Overtones
Midcentury Carved Oak Corner Cupboard, Cabinet with Gothic Overtones

Midcentury Carved Oak Corner Cupboard, Cabinet with Gothic Overtones

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a midcentury, carved oak cupboard with gothic overtones. Attractive honey tones in the lustrous waxed finish Country kitchen feel with Gothic overtones Grain interest to...

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Late 20th Century Gothic Corner Cupboards

Antique French Gothic Cathedral Vestry Altar Wine Cabinet Bar Carved Oak 115" T
Antique French Gothic Cathedral Vestry Altar Wine Cabinet Bar Carved Oak 115" T

Antique French Gothic Cathedral Vestry Altar Wine Cabinet Bar Carved Oak 115" T

Located in Tyler, TX

STUNNING ONE-OF-A-KIND Historic Antique French Oak Gothic Sacristy Vestry Altar Wine Cabinet Bar Buffet Bookcase~~Highly Carved~~c. 1860s In 18th and 19th century Europe, s...

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Antique 1860s French Gothic Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

1920s French Oak Display Cabinet, Gothic Revival Solid Wood Design
1920s French Oak Display Cabinet, Gothic Revival Solid Wood Design

1920s French Oak Display Cabinet, Gothic Revival Solid Wood Design

Located in High Point, NC

This 1920s French oak display cabinet is a striking example of Gothic Revival craftsmanship, distinguished by its pointed arch paneling and stepped upper tier.

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Early 20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Large Bleached Oak French Gothic Bookcase Display Cabinet, circa 1840-60
Large Bleached Oak French Gothic Bookcase Display Cabinet, circa 1840-60

Large Bleached Oak French Gothic Bookcase Display Cabinet, circa 1840-60

Located in Round Top, TX

This large bleached oak bookcase has intricate details such as the gothic trim that accents the crown and panel doors in addition to the dramatic turned columns, finials and more.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique Gothic Revival Carved Oak Green Man Cabinet c. Mid 19th Century
Antique Gothic Revival Carved Oak Green Man Cabinet c. Mid 19th Century

Antique Gothic Revival Carved Oak Green Man Cabinet c. Mid 19th Century

Located in Westfield, MA

Richly detailed and evocative of medieval revivalist taste, this Antique Gothic Revival Carved Oak Cabinet dates to the mid-19th century and exemplifies the era’s fascination with cr...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Gothic Revival Cabinets

Materials

Stained Glass, Oak

Neo Gothic Oak Buffet
Neo Gothic Oak Buffet

Neo Gothic Oak Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted exclusively from white European oak, this buffet features intriguing Gothic arch motifs with fine hand-carved detailing. circa early 1900s. Measures: 37 x 79 x 23.5.

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Antique Early 1900s Gothic Buffets

Pair French Gothic Marriage Cabinets Carved Oak Armoire Closet 1880
Pair French Gothic Marriage Cabinets Carved Oak Armoire Closet 1880

Pair French Gothic Marriage Cabinets Carved Oak Armoire Closet 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a gorgeous pair of hand carved French oak Gothic marriage cabinets Circa 1880 on these which would have originally come from Normandy Great carved details including g...

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Antique 17th Century Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Regency gothic cabinet
Regency gothic cabinet

Regency gothic cabinet

Located in Greenwich, CT

Unusual English Regency two door cabinet having blind fretwork tracery in the "gothick" taste made popular by Horace Walpole

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Antique 19th Century English Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Vintage Gothic Oak Buffet
Vintage Gothic Oak Buffet

Vintage Gothic Oak Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage Gothic Oak Buffet features wonderful carved detail, all in solid French oak. Circa early 1900s. Measures 43.5H x 79.5W x 22D

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Early 20th Century French Gothic Buffets

Early Gothic Oak Corner Cupboard
Early Gothic Oak Corner Cupboard

Early Gothic Oak Corner Cupboard

Located in Redding, CT

Early Gothic oak corner cupboard top with fabulous original robin's egg blue paint interior. We believe this paint to be the original as it came out of a barn in the Historic Gilbert...

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Gothic Corner Cupboards

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Gothic Cabinet or Confiturier
19th Century French Gothic Cabinet or Confiturier

19th Century French Gothic Cabinet or Confiturier

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French Gothic cabinet or confiturier is the perfect choice for that special niche, or for use as a sink basin in the powder bath!

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Antique 1890s French Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Antique French Carved Oak Sideboard Cabinet Black Marble Renaissance Gothic
Antique French Carved Oak Sideboard Cabinet Black Marble Renaissance Gothic

Antique French Carved Oak Sideboard Cabinet Black Marble Renaissance Gothic

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique French carved oak sideboard cabinet black marble renaissance gothic ~Direct from France~ ~Lovely and versatile antique French carved sideboard/cabinet~ ~Double drawers f...

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Antique Early 1900s French Renaissance Revival Cabinets

Materials

Marble

Large Gothic revival oak wardrobe
Large Gothic revival oak wardrobe

Large Gothic revival oak wardrobe

Located in Cheshire, GB

Gothic revival oak wardrobe the projecting cornice above two large paneled doors having Gothic carving throughout and wrought iron mounts the two doors opening to reveal large stora...

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Antique 19th Century British Gothic Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

19thCentury English Carved Oak Wine Cabinet Stand Renaissance Gothic Vestment
19thCentury English Carved Oak Wine Cabinet Stand Renaissance Gothic Vestment

19thCentury English Carved Oak Wine Cabinet Stand Renaissance Gothic Vestment

Located in Shreveport, LA

19th century English carved oak wine cabinet stand renaissance gothic vestment ~Direct from England~ ~ Outstanding hand carvings throughout this antique English cabinet!

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Antique 19th Century British Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Gothic Oak Whitewashed Buffet
Antique Gothic Oak Whitewashed Buffet

Antique Gothic Oak Whitewashed Buffet

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Gothic oak whitewashed buffet features solid oak construction designed to last for generation after generation!

Category

Early 20th Century French Gothic Buffets

Materials

Steel

Carved Oak Gothic Revival Cupboard
Carved Oak Gothic Revival Cupboard

Carved Oak Gothic Revival Cupboard

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Carved oak gothic revival cupboard circa 1980. Here we have an ipswich made piece of furniture from England, made in the form of a court cupboard from the 17th century. Carved ...

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Late 20th Century English Gothic Revival Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Neo-Gothic Style Carved Oak Credenza
Neo-Gothic Style Carved Oak Credenza

Neo-Gothic Style Carved Oak Credenza

Located in Beaune, FR

Richly carved and openwork oak credenza in Neo-Gothic style. French work of the 19th century, very good quality and good condition.

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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Carved Oak Gothic Chest, Large Scale
Carved Oak Gothic Chest, Large Scale

Carved Oak Gothic Chest, Large Scale

Located in Stamford, CT

A large-scale German Gothic oak chest with linen fold side panels and interlaced Gothic front panels, 16th century. The lid and back are high quality replacements dating from the 19t...

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Antique 16th Century German Gothic Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Vintage Belgian Neo-Gothic Oak Buffet
Vintage Belgian Neo-Gothic Oak Buffet

Vintage Belgian Neo-Gothic Oak Buffet

Located in High Point, NC

A wooden buffet created in 20th century Belgium. This large buffet is composed of two symmetrical pairs of doors, one of which opens up to three shelves, and the other five shelves a...

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20th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Buffets

Materials

Oak

Carved oak gothic revival food cupboard
Carved oak gothic revival food cupboard

Carved oak gothic revival food cupboard

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Carved oak gothic revival food cupboard 1980. Large english made gothic style cupboard, known as a food cupboard.  Front comprises of 6 pierced carved panels, depicting tracery elem...

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Late 20th Century English Gothic Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Carved oak gothic revival cupboard
Carved oak gothic revival cupboard

Carved oak gothic revival cupboard

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Carved oak gothic revival cupboard circa 1980. Here we have an ipswich made piece of furniture from england, made in the form of a court cupboard from the 17th century. Carved doub...

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Late 20th Century English Gothic Revival Cupboards

Materials

Oak

19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Carved Dark Oak Bar Cabinets, Pair
19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Carved Dark Oak Bar Cabinets, Pair

19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Carved Dark Oak Bar Cabinets, Pair

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of antique Gothic or Renaissance Revival bar cabinets In the manner of R.J.

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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Renaissance Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique French Gothic Bookcase Cabinet Bookshelf 2 Glass Doors Oak c. 1920s-30s
Antique French Gothic Bookcase Cabinet Bookshelf 2 Glass Doors Oak c. 1920s-30s

Antique French Gothic Bookcase Cabinet Bookshelf 2 Glass Doors Oak c. 1920s-30s

Located in Tyler, TX

BEAUTIFUL Antique French Gothic Style Oak Bookcase or Display Cabinet with Double Glass Doors and Key~~c. 1920s~1930s PERFECT for your favorite antique books or collectibles 63.5" ...

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Vintage 1920s French Gothic Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Neo-Gothic Oak Lectern, 19th Century
Neo-Gothic Oak Lectern, 19th Century

Neo-Gothic Oak Lectern, 19th Century

Located in Beaune, FR

Neo-Gothic style oak desk in good condition. It opens to two doors on either side. The top is used as a writing desk and opens. This desk is in good condition.

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Antique 19th Century European Gothic Revival Desks

Materials

Oak

Gothic Carved Long Oak Wall Shelf
Gothic Carved Long Oak Wall Shelf

Gothic Carved Long Oak Wall Shelf

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Gothic Carved Long Oak Wall Shelf This charming long shelf has side supports carved with caryatid or angels at each end, the shelf has a carved apron around the top edge The S...

Category

Antique Early 1800s Gothic Shelves

Materials

Oak

Carved oak gothic revival food cupboard
Carved oak gothic revival food cupboard

Carved oak gothic revival food cupboard

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Carved oak gothic revival food cupboard 1980. Large English made gothic style cupboard, known as a food cupboard.  Front comprises of 6 pierced carved panels, depicting tracery elem...

Category

Late 20th Century English Gothic Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

19th Century Gothic Revival Carved Oak Cupboard
19th Century Gothic Revival Carved Oak Cupboard

19th Century Gothic Revival Carved Oak Cupboard

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Late Victorian Gothic Revival cupboard, circa 1890. We like the original condition of this cupboard as it looks like it has never seen any wax since it were made, given its dry appe...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Pair French Gothic Cabinets Carved Oak Armoire Closet 1880
Pair French Gothic Cabinets Carved Oak Armoire Closet 1880

Pair French Gothic Cabinets Carved Oak Armoire Closet 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a gorgeous pair of hand-carved French oak Gothic cabinets Circa 1880 these which would have originally come from Normandy Great carved details including grotesque bus...

Category

Antique 1880s Cabinets

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Gothic Corner Cabinet
19th Century French Gothic Corner Cabinet

19th Century French Gothic Corner Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French gothic corner cabinet is an elaborate expression of the style, considered the first formal French style dating back to the middle of the 12th century!

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Antique 1870s French Gothic Revival Corner Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Antique English Gothic Figural Caved Oak Server, C1910
Antique English Gothic Figural Caved Oak Server, C1910

Antique English Gothic Figural Caved Oak Server, C1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique English Gothic server offers deeply carved oak construction with cabinet having double doors with carved figures over lower shelf, carved arch and foliate elements through...

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Early 20th Century English Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Oak

English Gothic Style Bleached Oak Bookcase
English Gothic Style Bleached Oak Bookcase

English Gothic Style Bleached Oak Bookcase

By Maple & Co.

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Very good quality late 19th C bleached oak Gothic style bookcase with linen fold cared doors. Made by Maple and Co. 1890 Reference: 8316 Dimensions 73 inches (185 cms) Wide 25 inc...

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Antique 19th Century British Gothic Bookcases

Materials

Oak

19th century English Carved Oak Renaissance Gothic Cabinet Bronze Stand Bookcase
19th century English Carved Oak Renaissance Gothic Cabinet Bronze Stand Bookcase

19th century English Carved Oak Renaissance Gothic Cabinet Bronze Stand Bookcase

Located in Shreveport, LA

Direct from England, ~a gorgeous antique Spanish Renaissance style cabinet with some outstanding hand carved designs!~ ~Look at the carved lion(?) mask handles on both the upper dra...

Category

Antique 1890s English Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Oak Cupboard
Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Oak Cupboard

Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Oak Cupboard

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Late 19th century gothic revival oak cupboard, circa 1890. Oak cupboard with contrasting light oak top surface. Below which a double door cupboard with applied tracery moulding op...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Cupboards

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Gothic Carved Oak Buffet Cupboard
19th Century French Gothic Carved Oak Buffet Cupboard

19th Century French Gothic Carved Oak Buffet Cupboard

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Imposing french Gothic influenced cupboard circa 1830. 3 tiers comprising of 2 sections. 3 carved panel doors over a double door cupboard with turned supports, bottom section with b...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

15th Century French Gothic Oak Cupboard / Dressoir
15th Century French Gothic Oak Cupboard / Dressoir

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...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Cupboards

Materials

Iron

19th century French Gothic Revival Cabinet
19th century French Gothic Revival Cabinet

19th century French Gothic Revival Cabinet

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century French Gothic Revival oak cabinet a period wrought iron latch

Category

Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Gothic Carved Oak Credence Cupboard by Old Charm
Gothic Carved Oak Credence Cupboard by Old Charm

Gothic Carved Oak Credence Cupboard by Old Charm

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Gothic Carved Oak Credence cupboard by Old Charm A Charming little piece dating from about 1920, the cabinet is known as a credence cupboard as it has such an unusual shape and a ...

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Early 20th Century Gothic Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Gothic Oak Wall Shelf
Gothic Oak Wall Shelf

Gothic Oak Wall Shelf

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Lovely antique gothic oak wall shelf.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Shelves

Materials

Oak

Neo-Gothic Style Carved Oak Corner, 19th Century
Neo-Gothic Style Carved Oak Corner, 19th Century

Neo-Gothic Style Carved Oak Corner, 19th Century

Located in Beaune, FR

Flamboyant neo-Gothic style corner cabinet in carved and openwork oak.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Gothic Trunk from France
Antique Oak Gothic Trunk from France

Antique Oak Gothic Trunk from France

Located in Dallas, TX

This rare antique French Gothic trunk’s body is from the Gothic Period, 1420-1560, while the lid is from the 19th Century. The fact that the body survived all those centuries is amaz...

Category

Antique 16th Century French Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Reformed Gothic Golden Oak Bookcase
Reformed Gothic Golden Oak Bookcase

Reformed Gothic Golden Oak Bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

Reformed Gothic golden oak inverted breakfront bookcase, with ebonized detailing, the carved moulded cornice above three large glazed doors each section fitted with adjustable shelve...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Bookcases

19th Century French Carved Oak Gothic Cabinet Sacristy Vestry Barley Twist
19th Century French Carved Oak Gothic Cabinet Sacristy Vestry Barley Twist

19th Century French Carved Oak Gothic Cabinet Sacristy Vestry Barley Twist

Located in Shreveport, LA

19th century French carved oak Gothic cabinet sacristy vestry barley twist ~Direct from France~ ~Stunning antique French oak vestment/sacristy cabinet, obviously a specially comm...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Cupboards

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Oak Gothic Style Sideboard
19th Century English Oak Gothic Style Sideboard

19th Century English Oak Gothic Style Sideboard

Located in High Point, NC

19th Century English oak sideboard in the Gothic manner. The top is wonderfully shaped and decorated around the edges, following down to a magnificently carved and pierced case, wit...

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Antique 19th Century English Gothic Sideboards

Materials

Oak

18th Century, Oak Carved Gothic Buffet/Armoire
18th Century, Oak Carved Gothic Buffet/Armoire

18th Century, Oak Carved Gothic Buffet/Armoire

Located in Beaune, FR

Large buffet / armoire richly carved in oak, late 17th early 18th century. It opens to a door at the top and a door at the bottom. The sides are carved with napkin folds. Good gener...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Gothic Buffets

Materials

Oak

Gothic Oak Bookcase
Gothic Oak Bookcase

Gothic Oak Bookcase

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A Gothic oak bookcase (ex. Salisbury Cathedral Library).

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Antique 19th Century Bookcases

Gothic Oak Bookcase
Gothic Oak Bookcase

Gothic Oak Bookcase

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A very large gothic oak bookcase, ex Salisbury Cathedral Library.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Small Antique Oak, Gothic Style Trunk
Small Antique Oak, Gothic Style Trunk

Small Antique Oak, Gothic Style Trunk

Located in Dallas, TX

This well carved trunk originates from France, around 150 years ago and shows Gothic carvings and some foliate motifs to the front. Solid and well built with dovetail construction, ...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Oak Gothic Revival Sideboard
Early 20th Century Oak Gothic Revival Sideboard

Early 20th Century Oak Gothic Revival Sideboard

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

A late 19th century or early 20th century one of a kind gothic revival sideboard from a church made of solid oak.

Category

Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Pair of French Carved Gothic Oak Bookcases
Pair of French Carved Gothic Oak Bookcases

Pair of French Carved Gothic Oak Bookcases

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A pair of French carved Gothic oak bookcases The upper section of the Bookcases have a glazed door enclosing 2 adjustable book shelves, these have an attractive carved front edge....

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Antique Mid-19th Century Gothic Bookcases

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Carved Oak Gothic Desk
19th Century French Carved Oak Gothic Desk

19th Century French Carved Oak Gothic Desk

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Highly carved French gothic desk in oak with ornately-carved panels to the front and linen-fold carving to each side and with turned and carved columns at the corners. Two small draw...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Desks

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Gothic Buffet a Deux Corps, Cabinet
19th Century French Gothic Buffet a Deux Corps, Cabinet

19th Century French Gothic Buffet a Deux Corps, Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century french Gothic buffet a deux corps, cabinet represents the epitome of classical architecture festooned with Gothic style carvings between the boldly molded crown and equa...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

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Gothic Oak Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the gothic oak cabinet you’re looking for. A gothic oak cabinet — often made from wood, oak and metal — can elevate any home. There are 397 variations of the antique or vintage gothic oak cabinet you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the gothic oak cabinet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A gothic oak cabinet, designed in the Victorian, Arts and Crafts or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Bruce James Talbert, N.V. Wed. Oosten & Zoon and A. Bastel each produced at least one beautiful gothic oak cabinet that is worth considering.

How Much is a Gothic Oak Cabinet?

The average selling price for a gothic oak cabinet at 1stDibs is $3,139, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $212,346 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Gothic Oak Cabinet
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Considering the fact that oak kitchen cabinets were most popular during the 1980s and 90s, they may feel slightly outdated today. However, depending on how the rest of the kitchen is designed, oak cabinets can certainly appear more contemporary.

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