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A Pair of Gothic Style Oak Hexagonal Side Tables
A Pair of Gothic Style Oak Hexagonal Side Tables

A Pair of Gothic Style Oak Hexagonal Side Tables

Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB

A Pair of Gothic Style Oak Wood Hexagonal Side Tables. Crafted with precision and attention to detail, these tables are the perfect addition to any living space. The sturdy wooden oa...

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Late 20th Century British Gothic Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Gothic revival oak wardrobe
Gothic revival oak wardrobe

Gothic revival oak wardrobe

Located in Cheshire, GB

Gothic revival oak wardrobe the projecting cornice above two large panelled doors having Gothic carving throughout, the two panelled doors opening to reveal a large storage area and ...

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Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Gothic Revival Oak Wardrobe
Gothic Revival Oak Wardrobe

Gothic Revival Oak Wardrobe

Located in Cheshire, GB

Gothic revival oak wardrobe the projecting cornice above two large panelled doors having Gothic carving throughout and linenfold decoration, the two panelled doors opening to reveal ...

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Early 20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

French Gothic Carved Oak Coffer
French Gothic Carved Oak Coffer

French Gothic Carved Oak Coffer

Located in Stamford, CT

A French oak lift top blanket chest, coffer, cassone with sophisticated carved Gothic tracery front. The body of the chest 16th century. The beautifully carved plinth likely of a lat...

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Antique 16th Century French Gothic Blanket Chests

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

A 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 19th Century Gothic Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century Carved Oak Gothic Revival Buffet
Late 19th Century Carved Oak Gothic Revival Buffet

Late 19th Century Carved Oak Gothic Revival Buffet

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Impressive 1 piece carved oak buffet, circa 1890. Central carved oak panel depicting an angel, flanked either side by a single door cupboard with carved religious figures. Origina...

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Antique 1890s Belgian Gothic Revival Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Gothic Oak Two-Door Cupboard
Gothic Oak Two-Door Cupboard

Gothic Oak Two-Door Cupboard

Located in Cheshire, GB

Gothic oak two-door cupboard, the moulded cornice above two doors with heavily carved figurative detail and linen fold decoration below, with cast strap hinges, oping to reveal an ar...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Pair of Gothic Oak Bookcases
Pair of Gothic Oak Bookcases

Pair of Gothic Oak Bookcases

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Pair of Gothic oak bookcases (ex. Salisbury Cathedral Library).

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Bookcases

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Gothic Carved Oak Trunk
19th Century French Gothic Carved Oak Trunk

19th Century French Gothic Carved Oak Trunk

Located in High Point, NC

An oak trunk from 1850s France. Intertwining carved arches echo the forms of gothic tracery, lending the dark wood a Neo-Gothic aesthetic. The lid is closed with a hefty metal latch ...

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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century Flemish Gothic Cabinet, Low Buffet, Console
Early 19th Century Flemish Gothic Cabinet, Low Buffet, Console

Early 19th Century Flemish Gothic Cabinet, Low Buffet, Console

Located in Dallas, TX

Early 19th century Flemish Gothic cabinet, low buffet, console was sculpted from solid old-growth oak, and features an intriguing Gothic-inspired carved tri-panel on the door, flanke...

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Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Gothic Buffets

Materials

Oak

Victorian Oak Gothic Style Bookcase
Victorian Oak Gothic Style Bookcase

Victorian Oak Gothic Style Bookcase

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Stylish late Victorian oak breakfront Gothic style bookcase. This is an English bookcase that dates to around the 1880s. It has six fully adjustable shelves that are spacious in bo...

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Antique 19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Shop Counter made of Oak
Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Shop Counter made of Oak

Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Shop Counter made of Oak

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

A gotchic revival counter from the late 19th century. Originally an altar table, this sacred piece of furniture was converted into a bistro counter in the 20th century. Made of solid...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Gothic Carved Country Oak Book Case with Cupboard
Gothic Carved Country Oak Book Case with Cupboard

Gothic Carved Country Oak Book Case with Cupboard

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Gothic carved country oak book case with cupboard This charming little shelf unit, has 2 shelves, and at the bottom there are 2 doors carved with a geometric design enclosing a lo...

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Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Bookcases

Materials

Oak

A Gothic Revival French Oak Chest, c.1880
A Gothic Revival French Oak Chest, c.1880

A Gothic Revival French Oak Chest, c.1880

Located in Chicago, IL

This remarkable Gothic-style chest is intricately carved in stone-inspired tracery and solidly built. The Gothic Revival style was popular in Europe in the second half of the 19th ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Sideboards

Materials

Oak

French Gothic Revival Carved Oak Sideboard 1970 Intricate Design
French Gothic Revival Carved Oak Sideboard 1970 Intricate Design

French Gothic Revival Carved Oak Sideboard 1970 Intricate Design

Located in High Point, NC

This 1970s French Gothic Revival carved oak sideboard showcases detailed craftsmanship inspired by medieval architectural motifs. The front panels feature intricately carved floral a...

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Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Small French Oak Gothic Style Trunk
Small French Oak Gothic Style Trunk

Small French Oak Gothic Style Trunk

Located in Dallas, TX

Small hinged top French oak trunk with 19th century carved neo-Gothic panels. Good condition with some age separations on sides.

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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Blanket Chests

French Gothic Oak Chest
French Gothic Oak Chest

French Gothic Oak Chest

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular hinged top with linen fold carving, over a conforming case similarly carved, wrought iron lock and hinges

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Gothic Oak Green Man Carved Oak Desk Centre Writing Table
Gothic Oak Green Man Carved Oak Desk Centre Writing Table

Gothic Oak Green Man Carved Oak Desk Centre Writing Table

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Gothic Oak Green Man Carved Oak Desk Centre Writing Table This is a rare piece indeed, the desk is made in oak which has been superbly and intricately carved with the masks of Lion...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Great Britain (UK) Gothic Desks

2 Global Views Gothic Modern Oak Wall Hanging Shelf Sconce Architectural Pair
2 Global Views Gothic Modern Oak Wall Hanging Shelf Sconce Architectural Pair

2 Global Views Gothic Modern Oak Wall Hanging Shelf Sconce Architectural Pair

By Global Views

Located in Dayton, OH

Global Views oak wall sconces. Made from oak with sharp thin lines. A modern gothic appeal with archiectural feel. Features plate grooves along the top.  

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Late 20th Century Gothic Revival Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak

19th Century Pair of Gothic Revival Cabinets
19th Century Pair of Gothic Revival Cabinets

19th Century Pair of Gothic Revival Cabinets

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of Ecclesiastical Chests, possibly part of an altar set. These two-part chests feature unusually well-carved gothic motifs, chiseled in rift-cut oak. Though they are based on ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Oak

French Gothic Oak Bookcase
French Gothic Oak Bookcase

French Gothic Oak Bookcase

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

19th century French gothic oak bookcase

Category

Antique 19th Century French Bookcases

Mid century gothic revival carved oak hall cupboard
Mid century gothic revival carved oak hall cupboard

Mid century gothic revival carved oak hall cupboard

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid century gothic revival oak hall cupboard circa 1960. Beautiful quality cupboard with a stunning patina.  Heavily carved to the doors and roundels to the sides. Moulded cornice,...

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Mid-20th Century English Gothic Revival Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Antique English Victorian Gothic Oak, Pollard Oak and Brass Breakfront Bookcase
Antique English Victorian Gothic Oak, Pollard Oak and Brass Breakfront Bookcase

Antique English Victorian Gothic Oak, Pollard Oak and Brass Breakfront Bookcase

By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin

Located in Glasgow, GB

An impressive Gothic Revival oak and pollard oak four door breakfront bookcase in the Pugin style and attributed to Gillows of Lancaster. Dating to circa 1860 this superb library boo...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique Stripped Gothic Hand Carved Solid Oak Armoire
Antique Stripped Gothic Hand Carved Solid Oak Armoire

Antique Stripped Gothic Hand Carved Solid Oak Armoire

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Flemish Gothic Revival washed stripped oak armoire represents the epitome of the style, with stylized geometric carvings combined with linen fold panels. Carved on all three ...

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Antique Early 1900s Belgian Gothic Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Green Man Carved Gothic Oak Writing Table
Green Man Carved Gothic Oak Writing Table

Green Man Carved Gothic Oak Writing Table

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Green Man Carved Gothic Oak Writing Table The desk is made in Oak which has been beautifully carved with a lions mask handle and acanthus leaves on the drawer fronts The desk has 4 ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Desks

19th Century Gothic Oak Welsh Housekeepers Cupboard
19th Century Gothic Oak Welsh Housekeepers Cupboard

19th Century Gothic Oak Welsh Housekeepers Cupboard

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

An 19th century Gothic oak welsh housekeepers cupboard This is quite a dainty if tall cupboard is made in a medium colored oak which has superb crisp Celtic carvings on the door f...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Welsh Gothic Secretaires

Pair of 19th Century French Gothic Stripped Oak Bookcases
Pair of 19th Century French Gothic Stripped Oak Bookcases

Pair of 19th Century French Gothic Stripped Oak Bookcases

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of 19th century French Gothic stripped oak bookcases are rare to find as identical twins!

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Antique 1880s French Gothic Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Gothic antique brown oak wardrobe by Marsh, Jones & Cribb
Gothic antique brown oak wardrobe by Marsh, Jones & Cribb

Gothic antique brown oak wardrobe by Marsh, Jones & Cribb

Located in Castle Douglas, GB

Victorian gothic Aesthetic Movement brown oak wardrobe by Marsh, Jones & Cribb Well figured brown oak veneers with burr of good colour, elaborate stop chamfers and handles in the Aes...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

A pair of Antique Gothic Style bedside cabinets
A pair of Antique Gothic Style bedside cabinets

A pair of Antique Gothic Style bedside cabinets

Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB

A pair of Antique Gothic Style bedside cabinets. Carved Oak with brass hinges and pully stlye handles.

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Early 20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Reclaimed oak and pine Gothic buffet sideboard
Reclaimed oak and pine Gothic buffet sideboard

Reclaimed oak and pine Gothic buffet sideboard

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

We are pleased to present this unusual piece made from reclaimed church pews. Using the tracery and elements from church pews has allowed the maker to turn this into a sideboard. ...

Category

Late 20th Century English Gothic Revival Sideboards

Materials

Pine

Arts and Crafts Gothic Carved Panelled Oak Coffer
Arts and Crafts Gothic Carved Panelled Oak Coffer

Arts and Crafts Gothic Carved Panelled Oak Coffer

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Arts and Crafts Gothic carved panelled oak coffer. This is a lovely piece, with a good patina, the chest has four carved panels on both the front and top. The sides the chest ha...

Category

Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique French Gothic Two-Tiered Carved Stripped Oak Bookcase
Antique French Gothic Two-Tiered Carved Stripped Oak Bookcase

Antique French Gothic Two-Tiered Carved Stripped Oak Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique French Gothic bookcase, rendered from solid quarter-sawn oak, will make a great addition to any room that needs storage, especially in the office where its low surface c...

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Antique Early 1900s French Gothic Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Small Gothic Victorian Carved Oak Green Man Buffet
Small Gothic Victorian Carved Oak Green Man Buffet

Small Gothic Victorian Carved Oak Green Man Buffet

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Small Gothic Victorian carved oak green man buffet. This is a very fine and superbly carved example of furniture carved in the Gothic style or Green Man oak. The buffet has a th...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Gothic Buffets

Antique Gothic Style Carved Oak Trunk, circa 1900
Antique Gothic Style Carved Oak Trunk, circa 1900

Antique Gothic Style Carved Oak Trunk, circa 1900

Located in Dallas, TX

This charming French oak trunk has simple Gothic ornamentation of quatrefoils, pointed arches and linear scoop motifs. There is a hand forged iron pull and iron handles on the sides....

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Antique Early 1900s French Gothic Revival Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Antique Gothic Revival Oak Breakfront Wardrobe Thomas King 19th Century
Antique Gothic Revival Oak Breakfront Wardrobe Thomas King 19th Century

Antique Gothic Revival Oak Breakfront Wardrobe Thomas King 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A superb early Victorian Gothic Revival Oak breakfront wardrobe in the manner of Thomas King, Circa 1840 in date.

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Antique 1840s Gothic Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Reformed Gothic Golden Oak Open Bookcase
Reformed Gothic Golden Oak Open Bookcase

Reformed Gothic Golden Oak Open Bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

Reformed Gothic golden oak open bookcase, the large rectangular breakfront molded top. To the central drawer supported on double-arched turned columns having two carved paneled doors...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Reformed Gothic Oak Open Breakfront Bookcase
Reformed Gothic Oak Open Breakfront Bookcase

Reformed Gothic Oak Open Breakfront Bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

Reformed Gothic oak open breakfront bookcase, the large rectangular top with moulded edge above three frieze drawers and three bays of adjustable shelves divided by chamfered stop co...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Oak

20th Century Belgium Oak Cabinet
20th Century Belgium Oak Cabinet

20th Century Belgium Oak Cabinet

Located in High Point, NC

This bleached oak cabinet was produced in Belgium during the 20th century. A gorgeous antique cabinet in pale oak, with cast iron hinges and swinging handles that add a blooming coff...

Category

20th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Sideboards

Materials

Iron

Gothic Revival Oak Trunk
Gothic Revival Oak Trunk

Gothic Revival Oak Trunk

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Gothic Revival oak trunk, circa 1900. This trunk has very nice Gothic carvings and nice color.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

19th Century Rustic European Carved Oak Bar Cabinet
19th Century Rustic European Carved Oak Bar Cabinet

19th Century Rustic European Carved Oak Bar Cabinet

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Rustic European or Gothic Revival bar cabinet Likely Belgian; Late 19th Century Carved solid oak, with original hammered iron hardware.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Early 1800s Gothic Style Oak Trunk from Spain
Early 1800s Gothic Style Oak Trunk from Spain

Early 1800s Gothic Style Oak Trunk from Spain

Located in Dallas, TX

From Northern Spain, this grand Gothic style trunk has been made from European oak and iron and dates to the approximately the early 1800s. The front is characterized by stepped out ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Pair of Rare circa 1800 Gothic Revival Wall Hanging Cabinets Bookcases Cupboards
Pair of Rare circa 1800 Gothic Revival Wall Hanging Cabinets Bookcases Cupboards

Pair of Rare circa 1800 Gothic Revival Wall Hanging Cabinets Bookcases Cupboards

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of circa 1800 Gothic revival huge wall hanging cabinets A very good looking and well made pair, these are very large 5’4 tall...

Category

Antique Early 1800s English Gothic Revival Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

Carved Gothic Oak Writing Table or Centre Table
Carved Gothic Oak Writing Table or Centre Table

Carved Gothic Oak Writing Table or Centre Table

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Carved Gothic oak writing table or centre table An exquisitely carved Gothic centre table or writing table, this is an early 19th century piece It stands on superbly shaped and ...

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Antique 1860s English Gothic Revival Desks

Mid-Sized, Tall, Bookcase, English Oak, Gothic Overtones, 20th Century
Mid-Sized, Tall, Bookcase, English Oak, Gothic Overtones, 20th Century

Mid-Sized, Tall, Bookcase, English Oak, Gothic Overtones, 20th Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a mid-sized tall open bookcase with adjustable shelves in English oak with gothic overtones dating to the late 20th century. Oak with grain interest in the wax polished fi...

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Late 20th Century English Gothic Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Mid-Sized, Tall, Open Bookcase, Oak, Gothic Overtones 20th Century
Mid-Sized, Tall, Open Bookcase, Oak, Gothic Overtones 20th Century

Mid-Sized, Tall, Open Bookcase, Oak, Gothic Overtones 20th Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a mid-sized tall open bookcase with adjustable shelves in oak with gothic overtones dating to the late 20th century. Oak with grain interest in the wax polished finish Fo...

Category

20th Century English Gothic Revival Bookcases

Materials

Oak

18th Century Antique Primitive Spanish Gothic Oak Chest
18th Century Antique Primitive Spanish Gothic Oak Chest

18th Century Antique Primitive Spanish Gothic Oak Chest

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

This 18th-century Spanish chest is made of thick oak with Gothic ornamentation on the front panel. The heavily patinated wood displays plenty of character. The chest has been expertl...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Very Large Reformed Gothic Oak Bookcase
Very Large Reformed Gothic Oak Bookcase

Very Large Reformed Gothic Oak Bookcase

Located in Cheshire, GB

19th century oak bookcase with a flared cornice over two large bays of adjustable shelves. The base section fitted with four panelled doors enclosing a shelved interior. All raised u...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Vintage Kitchen Dresser, English, Oak, Mid-20th Century Victorian Gothic Revival
Vintage Kitchen Dresser, English, Oak, Mid-20th Century Victorian Gothic Revival

Vintage Kitchen Dresser, English, Oak, Mid-20th Century Victorian Gothic Revival

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage kitchen dresser, an English, oak mid-20th century Victorian gothic revival dresser. A most pleasing kitchen dresser presented in very good condition With classi...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Gothic Revival Dressers

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 ope...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Cupboards

Materials

Oak

1860s Belgian Gothic Grapevine Carved Oak Vitrine
1860s Belgian Gothic Grapevine Carved Oak Vitrine

1860s Belgian Gothic Grapevine Carved Oak Vitrine

Located in High Point, NC

An antique oak vitrine circa 1860, sourced from Belgium. A gothic silhouette is festooned with elaborate ornament: Gothic dorr panels, spiral columns, a quatrefoil centerpiece. The o...

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian French Provincial Vitrines

Materials

Oak

Antique Gothic Oak and Cast Iron Open Wall Mount Shelf
Antique Gothic Oak and Cast Iron Open Wall Mount Shelf

Antique Gothic Oak and Cast Iron Open Wall Mount Shelf

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Antique, Gothic, open, wall mount shelf features decorative cast iron braces with oak shelves.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Gothic Shelves

Materials

Iron

Antique French Server Sideboard Buffet Gothic Revival Oak Lions Cherubs Birds
Antique French Server Sideboard Buffet Gothic Revival Oak Lions Cherubs Birds

Antique French Server Sideboard Buffet Gothic Revival Oak Lions Cherubs Birds

Located in Tyler, TX

EXQUISITE Antique French GOTHIC REVIVAL Highly Carved Oak Sideboard/Server/Buffet/Cabinet~~c. 1850s HIGHLY CARVED antique French Gothic Revival oak sideboard, buffet, server, or ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Sideboards

Materials

Oak

American Furniture Gothic Revival Oak Mirrored Vanity Dresser Chest of Drawers 7
American Furniture Gothic Revival Oak Mirrored Vanity Dresser Chest of Drawers 7

American Furniture Gothic Revival Oak Mirrored Vanity Dresser Chest of Drawers 7

Located in Dayton, OH

American Furniture Company Gothic or Spanish Renaissance Revival vanity dresser or chest of drawers. Made from american oak with low relief floral acanthus carvings, an arched and sc...

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Vintage 1930s Gothic Revival Dressers

Materials

Mirror, 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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