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Gothic Revival Furniture

Gothic Revival 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. Gothic Revival furniture's characteristics include such decorative flourishes as pointed arches, floral details, finials, heraldic motifs and linenfold carving.

The movement was rooted in religious and social conservatism. Gothic Revival's 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 castles or cathedrals that inspired them, Gothic Revival chairs, bookcases and beds make 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 will declare that your home is indeed your castle.

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Style: Gothic Revival
Alexander Calder Wire Figure Lithograph
Located in New York, NY
Alexander Calder (American, 1898 - 1976), Wire Figure, lithograph, 1944, signed in plate lower left, unframed. Dimensions: Image: 13.75" H x 11" W; sheet: 15.75" H x 12.75" W Deale...
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Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture

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Paper

Wrought Iron & Glass Custom Chandelier from the Sylvester Stallone Home
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Wrought Iron & Glass Custom Chandelier from the Sylvester Stallone Home. This stunning piece of furniture is a true testament to the beauty and elegance of ...
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1980s American Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wrought Iron

French Wrought Iron Viking Dragon Ship Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
French wrought iron Viking dragon ship chandelier has eight candelabra arms with gilt Viking Shields on each arm. This wonderful ship chandelier is suspe...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wrought Iron, Tôle

Bruce Talbert for Gillows Attributed Gothic Revival Two-Tier Library Table
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert, Attributed, a Gothic Revival walnut library or serving table with turned gallery below the upper serving area, on turned legs with ebonized details united by a full si...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Walnut

Alfred Waterhouse A Gothic Revival Oak Partners Desk With Two Drawers Each Side
By Alfred Waterhouse
Located in London, GB
Alfred Water House in the style of. A Gothic Revival oak Partners desk with a large open writing area and a pair of drawers to each side and a turned gallery to each end and below the drawers with a central opening for more leg room. The graduating turned legs united by conforming turned gallery to each end on original brass and ceramic castors. A well-designed architectural desk for two...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

Monumental Detroit Gothic Medieval Renaissance Revival Brass & Steel Chandelier
Located in Lafayette, IN
This Spectacular, custom-made chandelier is not only a work of art, but an astonishing piece of early 20th-Century American craftsmanship. Every part of this 500+ piece fixture is a solid piece of steel, iron, glass or brass! Chandelier features: - 8-spoke forged Iron frame - (8) Outward-facing, nickel-plated portholes (with curved amber glass windows...
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Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture

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Nickel, Iron, Steel, Brass

Pair of English Gothic Revival Oak Railings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Gothic Revival style (19th Century) oak carved railing panels with open design and finial (PRICED AS Pair).
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19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

English Gothic Revival Walnut Full Size Bed
Located in New York, NY
English Gothic Revival-style (19th Century) walnut full size bed with carved finial posts. (Includes: headboard, footboard, rails)
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Walnut

Awesome Antique Italian Bronze Vecchio Greenman Door Knocker
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Awesome large-scale antique Italian bronze Vecchio Greenman door knocker. With a resonant knock worthy of the great hall of any castle, this trul...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Bronze

Gothic Revival Fireplace with its Hood and Carved Salamander, Witch and Ermine
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Exceptional oak neo-Gothic fireplace and hood. The uprights sides of the fireplace are composed of two columns with capitals foliage patterns, all surmounted by a reserve on which is carved an ermine (heraldic symbol). The lintot of the hearth features a mascaron representing a witch's face carved in high relief with on each side a pattern of parchments. The sculpture on the panelled hood represents a salamander. The salamander is a mythical animal capable of living in fire and extinguishing it. It is a symbol used especially in alchemy and heraldry, it is also the emblem of the King of France François 1er...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

Large Gothic Revival Style Carved Oak Blanket Chest in the Style of A.W.N. Pugin
Located in London, GB
Large Gothic Revival style carved oak blanket chest in the style of A.W.N. Pugin. This has been very well made probably around the turn of the...
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Early 1900s British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

Pair of Late 19th Century Very Large English Oak Reformed Gothic Mirrors
Located in Hudson, NY
This pair of mirrors crafted in England circa 1870 have been fully restored with a completely new surface and structurally supported as the mirror plate is very thick and heavy. Made...
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1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Mirror, Oak

Six Original Victorian circa 1890 Steeple Back Gothic Arch Oak Dining Chairs 6
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of six original Gothic revival English oak Victorian dining chairs circa 1890 A very decorative and well made set, each chair ...
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1890s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

Antique French Oak Gothic Revival Panel
Located in Denton, TX
French oak hand carved Gothic revival panel. There are three available. Each panel is 1" deep by 8.5" wide by 13" high.
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

Bronze Gothic Revival Fish Scale Leaded Glass Chandelier Att. Duffner & Kimberly
By Duffner and Kimberly
Located in Toledo, OH
Antique bronze Gothic Revival fish scale leaded glass chandelier. Inverted bronze dome with bronze overlay. Six ribbed segmented frame with lion ...
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1910s North American Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture

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Bronze

Unusual Wrought Iron Chandelier with Bird and Serpents, France, circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
An unusual, neo-Gothic style, eight-arm chandelier, representing a bird with wings deployed, with a snake coming out of its body, and eating another snake. The serpent's tail twists ...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Viennese Enamel and Silver Clock, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Viennese enamel and silver clock, 19th century. Small silver and multicolored enamel clock. It is richly decorated with mythological scenes, people in flowing garments and Cupids ...
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1850s Austrian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Silver, Enamel

Contemporary Torchiere Wrought Iron Wall Sconce with Spanish Colonial Influence
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Elegant wall sconce with gentle tapering, clean lines and classic torcheire details. Hammered texturing and a rich waxed finish gives this wrought iron fixture a softer look. At ho...
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2010s American Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Strawberry Hill Gothic Overmantel Mirror
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A carved rectangular giltwood Gothic design triple plate overmantel mirror, inspired by the style and decoration of the Long Gallery at Strawberry Hill...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wood, Giltwood

Gothic Revival Oak High Back Hall Bench, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Gothic Revival high back hall bench. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak frame with original hand-carved elements in the back and the sides! Un...
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Antique Gothic Revival Carved Polychrome Painted & Upholstered Stool Ottoman
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent Neo-Gothic tabouret stool / ottoman, 19th century, most likely Italian (Southern Italy; Kingdom of Two Sicilies), parcel gilt and polychrome painted frame, padded seat ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

A carved fir wood bas-relief with the profile of the Virgin Mary - Italy - 1960
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A carved fir wood bas-relief depicting the profile of the Virgin Mary. Adorned with the sacred inscription 'Regina Pacis', this piece evokes the serenity and maternal protection of t...
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1960s Italian Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture

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Pine

"Gargoyle Studies" Etching by John Taylor Arms
Located in Toledo, OH
This etching by John Taylor Arms is titled "Gargoyle Studies." John Taylor Arms(1887-1953) was a famous printmaker in the early 20th century. The image is 3" x 3" and framed and matt...
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1920s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture

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Paper

A Pair of English Iron Gothic-Revival Andirons
Located in London, GB
A finely crafted pair of English Gothic-revival andirons in iron with wrought crown and leaf repousse-work over engraved shafts on arched supports. Restored. Circa 1860
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1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Iron

Gothic Revival Oak Fireplace Mantel with Carved Church Window Panels & Guards
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful Gothic Revival fire-place mantle surround with an amazing presence and patina. If you like Gothic Revival furniture then we are certain you will like this quality made and quality carved, antique Gothic mantle...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wood, Oak

Antique Hand Carved Gothic Revival Wall Bracket or Shelf for a Saint Statue
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and great looking Gothic Revival bracket for displaying a statuette. This Gothic console for wall mounting dates from the early 1900s and it has the most timeless design a...
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Early 1900s European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Metal

Antique & Rare Pair of Church Brackets for Saint Statues with Angel Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted and matching pair of colorful & meaningful church wall brackets / shelfs. If you are a private collector of ecclesiastical art or if you are looking for the perfect ...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Enameled Painting On Porcelain Plate From The End Of The 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Very large enameled plaque on porcelain representing an interior scene from the Middle Ages. Precious technique of relief enamels intended mainly for decorating quality lady's dresse...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Porcelain, Wood

Twisted Walnut Column for Vase, Bust holder or Sculpture, 1940s, Gothic Style
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Twisted walnut column for vase, bust holder or sculpture, 1940s, Gothic style, wax polished, with exceptional patina. Circular base and turned top. About Bassano's Ebanisteria The ...
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Mid-20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture

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Walnut

Striking Updated Painted Gothic Revival Coffee Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very pretty vintage Gothic Revival coffee table that's been updated with a fresh coat of white paint. The scalloped underside and central finial in the undulating stretchers are sup...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wood

Antique Neo-Gothic Gilt Bronze Pricket Candlestick
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning Late Victorian Neo-Gothic gilt bronze altar stick pricket candlestick. Late 19th to early 20th century, the Continental European antique features an exceptionally executed...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Gorgeous Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand w. Dragon Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique, wonderfully sculptural and meaningful Gothic church bible stand. This relatively large, hand carved antique Gothic Revival bible stand is another one of our recent rare find...
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19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

French Gothic Revival Pair of Carved Stools 19th Century
Located in Wells, ME
French 19th century gothic revival pair of stools in oak. These beautifully carved stools have gothic carved molded arches on all four sides; the legs are slightly splayed which mak...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Cowhide, Oak

Antique Silver-Plated Decorative Plate Jesus Christ signed by VERNON Frederic
By Frédéric-Charles Victor de Vernon
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique plaque with an image of Jesus Christ with a child. The plaque is beautifully decorated, with fine details and nice engraving. The plaque is signed 'Vernon' and dated 1905. Frédéric-Charles Victor de Vernon (17 November 1858, in Paris – 28 October 1912 in Paris), was a sculptor and engraver of French medals. He was educated at the École des beaux-arts where his teachers were Jules Cavelier, Jules-Clément Chaplain, and Émile Tasset. In 1881, he won second great Prix de Rome and in 1887 the first grand prix of Rome, after which he spent three years at the villa Médicis. In 1900, he designed the official medals for the 1900 Summer Olympics held in Paris. These medals are unique in being the only Olympic medals...
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Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Silver Plate, Copper

Antique Gothic Revival Hand Carved Solid Oak Side Table / Ladies Desk W. Drawers
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and practical size, hand carved Gothic sidetable or small desk. This rare antique table in the Gothic Style can be placed tight on your wall...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Furniture

Materials

Brass

Zabihi Collection Turkish Anatolian Extremely Long Runner
Located in New York, NY
A rare long Turkish Anatolian runner from the middle of the 20th century. Measures: 2'10” x 20'10”.
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20th Century Turkish Gothic Revival Furniture

Materials

Wool

Gothic Revival Rosewood High Back Chair
By Pugin
Located in Altrincham, GB
Gothic Revival Rosewood High Back Chair with Padded Seat & Back on Turned Legs Supported by X Stretcher - 22"w x 22"d x 46"h (17" to the seat)
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1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Upholstery, Rosewood

"Paris Sentinels" Etching by John Taylor Arms
Located in Toledo, OH
This etching by John Taylor Arms is titled "Paris Sentinels." John Taylor Arms(1887-1953) was a famous printmaker in the early 20th century. He studies to be an architect and thought...
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1920s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture

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Paper

Artists plaster skull
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Hutton-Clarke Antiques is proud to present this extraordinary 19th-century Plaster of Paris skull, a rare and unusual find for connoisseurs of historical artifacts. Masterfully sculp...
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1860s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Plaster

Pair of Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Oak and Cast Iron Balustrades
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Neo-Gothic choir screens resp. 2 balustrades from the late 19th century. Solidly made of oak wood and cast iron. Choir screens have been part of the interior decoration of churche...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Iron

Unique Large and Great Quality Gothic Revival Solid Bronze Two-Light Wall Sconce
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique Gothic Revival light fixture for wall mounting. This antique Gothic wall sconce with two flowery glass shades is another one of t...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

Antique Fine Handcarved Oak Gothic Revival Wall Shrine / Chapel for Statuette
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and good condition, Gothic-art shrine for standing or wall-hanging. This handsome and decorative, Gothic wall shrine is completely hand-crafted out of solid oak and it will look awesome, no matter where you decide to mount or place her. It must have taken its creator quite a few days to first draw this intricate design on paper and then hand carve the entire piece out of solid oak. The Gothic Style elements are deeply handcarved in both doors and they make this shrine highly decorative and an absolute joy to own and look at. This cabinet chapel (or chapel cabinet) comes with its brass lock in perfect working order and also with its original gothic style key. The handgrip is in fact a Gothic trefoil symbol (for the trinity). What also makes this piece extra attractive is the Gothic church window-like frame behind the doors. It is among the finest we have seen to date and on top of that this antique also has a beautiful and rich patina. By the way, the bronze Mary statuette is not included in our price. Finally, thanks to the hook in the back, mounting this antique chapel...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture

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Brass

French 19th Century Gothic Revival Hand Carved, Lacquered, Parcel Giltwood Spire
Located in Firenze, IT
An impressively large and well detailed French late 19th century architectural model of a Gothic inspired transept-spire or church pinnacle. This Neo Gothic decorative finial is han...
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wood, Giltwood

"Guardian of the Spire" Etching by John Taylor Arms
Located in Toledo, OH
This etching by John Taylor Arms is titled "Guardians of the Spire." John Taylor Arms(1887-1953) was a famous printmaker in the early 20th century. This etching features two griffin ...
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1920s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture

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Paper

Early 19th Century Rustic-Country Spanish Open Bookcase with Gothic Reliefs
Located in Miami, FL
Early 19th century Rustic Spanish open bookcase is a relic from the distant past, ready to serve your family for generations yet to come! Hand-hewn from old-growth timbers of solid w...
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Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Iron

"Watching the People Below" Etching by John Taylor Arms
Located in Toledo, OH
This etching by John Taylor Arms titled "Watching the People Below." John Taylor Arms(1887-1953) was a famous printmaker in the early 20th century. This piece features a griffin o to...
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1920s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture

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Paper

Antique French Gothic Revival Dry Bar ~ Raised Cabinet in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Gothic Revival Dry Bar ~ Raised Cabinet in Stripped Oak combines extraordinarily sturdy architecture with geometrically-inspired carved detail inspired by the Gothic s...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture

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Iron

Early 1900s Gothic Revival Brass and Bronze Church Candle Chandelier / Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Practical size and great looking church sanctuary light. The amount of work that went into creating this striking and practical size chandelier is a...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

Gothic Revival Quatrefoil Design Umbrella & Stick Stand w. Hand Painted Irises
Located in Lisse, NL
A fine work of Gothic Art depicting iris flowers, associated with the Passion of Christ and the Resurrection. This Gothic quatrefoil design umbrella stand is another one of our rece...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wrought Iron, Zinc

Rare Chanel Brooch, 1994 Spring, Robert Goossens & Maison Gripoix, Lagerfeld
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A beautiful early signed and dated Chanel brooch from the 1990s made by Robert Goossens Paris. The beautiful green and red glass stones from the House of Gripoix, centered around on...
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1990s French Gothic Revival Furniture

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Gold Plate

Early 20th Century Italian Linen Fold Carved Polychromed Gothic Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb mirror in good condition for its age. The mirror is polychromed in various colors and has a bold design and linen-fold carving. There are minor seams from constructi...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Mirror, Beech

Antique Ivanhoe Girandole, Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabras c1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique "Ivanhoe" Girandole Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze & Crystal Figural Candelabra with Knight Figure & Shield in Cove & Foliate Elements Throughout, Marble Base & Etched Crystal Pr...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

Antique Pair of Bronze Gothic Revival Church Altar Candlesticks / Candle Holders
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning pair of antique Gothic Style candleholders. If you are looking for a stylish and good size pair of church candle holders to create that special atmosphere then this bronze ...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Metal, Bronze

Large Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Chandelier for Dining Room / Restaurant Etc
Located in Lisse, NL
Great quality workmanship, forged in fire Gothic Art candle chandelier or pendant light. This beautiful quality and all hand forged chandelier comes with clearly visible, Gothic qua...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Richly decorated neo-gothic frame with colored photo of a school director, Belgi
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1925 / Neo-gothic frame with colored photo / neo-gothic An exquisite wooden neo-gothic frame with the photo of a priest and the head of a school for arts and crafts. Made ...
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1920s Belgian Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wood

Antique Pair Gothic Revival Bronzed Five-Light & Footed Candelabra C1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Pair Gothic Revival Bronzed Five-Light & Footed Candelabra with Foliate and Architectural Elements, C1850 Measures - 21.25"H x 12.5"W x 12.5"D
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Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Bronze

A wooden church pedestal France 19th century
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A french church pedestal from the 19th or early 20th century, made of solid pine, with an original cream-colored patina adorned with gilding. Despite some minor losses, it remains v...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture

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Pine

19th Century Onyx and Bronze Clock with William Shakespeare
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A William Shakespeare Gothic revival mantle clock, dating back to the mid-19th century, superb quality and is made from onyx and gilt bronze. The clock showcases reeded column suppor...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Onyx, Bronze

Gothic Revival furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Gothic Revival 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 more furniture and collectibles, seating, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gothic Revival furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include John Ruskin, Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, Gillows of Lancaster & London, and Britt Jewett. 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 $189,810 while the average work can sell for $3,122.

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