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.
Antique Pair of Forged in Fire Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons / Fireplace Firedogs
Located in Lisse, NL
Can you imagine these firebucks in your fireplace with the flames burning on all sides? These beautifully and all handcrafted wrought iron, andirons were made to stand in your firep...
Wrought Iron
Gothic Revival Foliage Fireplace Andirons in Wrought Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand Forged Italian Fireplace Andirons / Fire Dogs Italy, 1940s. This pair of andirons were entirely made by hand with scroll ending feet, scrolled top and foliage decorative details...
Iron
$2,929 / set
Italian Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons, 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian wrought iron Dragon Andirons, 1920s Beautiful Hand Craftmanship.
Wrought Iron
The Fire Breathers: Pair of French Gothic Revival Dragon Head Andirons
Located in New York, NY
A striking pair of French Gothic Revival cast iron and bronze-mounted andirons, dating to the late 19th century, distinguished by fierce dragon or gargoyle finials with open jaws, cu...
Bronze, Cast Iron
19th Century Victorian Gothic Fire Dogs or Andirons in the Shape of Griffins
Located in London, GB
A mid 19th century pair of zoomorphic Griffin Fire Dogs or Andirons. Made from cast Iron and with copper stomach inserts, these unusual and rare pieces are indicative of the Victoria...
Iron, Copper
Dr C Dresser, Benham & Froud. Aesthetic Movement Coal Box with Floral Metal Work
By Benham & Froud, Christopher Dresser
Located in London, GB
Dr C Dresser made by Benham and Froud. An Aesthetic Movement walnut coal box with stylized floral brass metalwork, retaining its original shovel.
Brass
Antique French Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons, Gothic Design, c. 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
Uniquely French, these wrought iron "fire dragons" are great as decor in your fireplace, with or without the burning flames. With today's eclectic and layered interiors, the Gothic d...
Wrought Iron
$750Sale Price / set|74% Off
Pair of Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Andirons with Figural Horned Devils
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of Gothic Revival wrought iron andirons with figural horned devils and fireplace tools.
Wrought Iron
Pair of Tall 19th Century English Antique Brass Armorial Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of brass armorial andirons, with knights helmets above shields depicting a cross and fleur-de-lys, linked by an elaborate scrolled and barley twist bar...
19th-C. French Hand Forged Wrought Iron Fireplace Andirons With Scrollwork Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of 19th century French gothic revival hand forged wrought iron fireplace andirons with scrollwork. They are a very large scale and date approximately to 1850. They ar...
Wrought Iron
Roy Metalworker France, Hand Wrought Iron Fire Dogs & Matching Fire Tools, Set.
Located in London, GB
A Roy Designer/Maker and Master Metalworker from France. A super quality hand-wrought iron large set of Gothic Revival fire dogs with matching fire tools. The fire dogs with circula...
Iron
Pair of Gothic Revival Hammered Forged Iron Andirons Attributed to Yellen
By Samuel Yellin
Located in Toledo, OH
A handsome pair of Gothic revival hammered forged iron andirons that are attributed to Samuel Yellen. Very sturdy these andirons feature a twisted top an...
Iron
Italian Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons, Antique Fireplace Set, 1920s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Italian wrought iron dragon andirons, 1920s Fireplace set - Antique Measures : 20x40cm H:42cm Pair of wrought iron andirons in the shape of dragon bodies and ring handles. The drago...
Iron
Pair of Gothic Revival Firedogs / Andirons with Basket Twist and Scroll Motif
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Gothic Revival wrought iron andirons with basket twist finials and barley twist-style upright on scroll form bases, all attached to iron billet bars (ca. early 20th Century, ...
Wrought Iron
$550Sale Price / set|60% Off
Pair of Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Andirons with Openwork Twist Finial
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Andirons, with openwork twist finial and twist support on scroll form base. 24.25" H x 10" W x 17.5" D. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.
Wrought Iron
Pair of Fine Quality French Gothic Revival Brass Chenets
Located in London, GB
A pair of French Gothic revival brass chenets with scrolled form throughout, small flower embellishment to centre surmounted by round mulling tops. Mid 19th century. Height: 550 mm ...
Brass
Pair of Tall English Gothic Style Wrought Iron Antique Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of tall Gothic style wrought iron andirons. The florally etched standards, topped by a pair of wolf heads holding rings in their mouths above stylized shields, are supported on foliate decorated scrolled and splayed feet. Swan's nest baskets...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Gothic Revival Cast Iron Firedogs
Located in London, GB
Pair of large 19th century Gothic Revival cast iron firedogs. Measures: Height: 895 mm 35 ¼" Width: 355 mm 14" Depth: 595 mm 23 ".
Iron
Large Shaped Cast Iron Firegrate
Located in London, GB
A polished cast iron firebasket with bowl front, shaped front bars and shaped feet below. Substantial burning area and would be well suited to burning large logs and coals, English, ...
Iron
Brass Plated Hand-Wrought Iron Andirons and Fireplace Fender
Located in Chicago, IL
Brass-plated wrought iron fireplace set consisting of andirons with removable cross bar and fire fender. The set features twisted and coiled...
Iron
Pair of Antique Cast Iron and Bras Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Pair of antique cast iron and bras andirons - firedogs.
Iron
$5,500
H 10.5 in W 36.25 in D 13.5 in
American Brass Rail and Pleasing Wire Work Fire Place Screen, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass rail and pleasing wire work fire place screen, Early 19th century.
Brass, Wire
Benham & Froud Brass Fire Dogs Christopher Dresser Attributed
Located in Sharon, CT
Pair of period Aesthetic Movement Fire Dogs, design attributed to Christopher Dresser. Manufactured by Benham & Froud, both signed with the cyp...
Brass
Pair of Antique Cast iron Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Beautiful detailed antique cast iron andirons.
Iron
Wrought Iron Horse Andirons, Italian circa 1950
Located in CA, CA
A beautiful pair of Italian wrought Iron andirons in the form of horses.
Brocade
$4,500
H 18.25 in W 40.25 in D 12.25 in
American Brass and Artistic Swag Wire Work Fire Place Fender, NY Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass rail and artistic swag wire work fire place fender, New York. Late 18th Century
Brass, Wire
$599Sale Price / set|31% Off
H 9.85 in W 4.73 in D 20.08 in
Pair of Fireplace Andirons Brass & Wrought Iron Firedogs, France, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of andirons of the made circa 1900 Wrought iron firedogs France Good condition Shipping: 52 / 28 / 44 cm 4 kg.
Wrought Iron, Brass
$6,800
H 13 in W 50.5 in D 21 in
American Serpentine Brass & Wire Work Urn Finial Fire Place Fender, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
American serpentine brass rail and pleasing wire work fire place fender with flanking urn finials, early 19th century.
Brass, Iron, Wire
$650 / set
H 22.5 in W 36 in D 19 in
Pair of Rustic "Curly-Que" Wrought Iron Fireplace Andirons, 1800's
By Samuel Yellin, Bradley & Hubbard, Greene & Greene, Gustav Stickley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Rustic "Curly-Que" Wrought Iron Fireplace Andirons, 1800's Perfect amount of Rust and Patina. Cones with the Connecting Bar or Crossbar which is typical lost. Crossbar is 3...
Iron
$1,500 / set
H 12.2 in W 7.5 in D 24.5 in
Antique French Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons, Gothic Design, c. 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
Uniquely French, these wrought iron "fire dragons" are great as decor in your fireplace, with or without the burning flames. With today's eclectic and layered interiors, the Gothic d...
Wrought Iron
$4,080Sale Price|40% Off
H 11 in W 37.5 in D 11.5 in
English Regency Brass Fire Fender with Artistic Wire Work Gallery, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency brass fire fender with artistic wire work gallery, original flanking tool holders, lower fluted banding with decorative shell & foliage motif, and resting on the orig...
Brass, Iron
French 19th Century Forged Iron Andirons
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A sculptural pair of French 19th century cast iron fireplace andirons, or chenets, that hold as much fascination as the roaring fire behind them. Stylistically they fall between the ...
Iron, Wrought Iron
French 19th Century Gothic Revival Andirons
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A sculptural pair of French 19th century cast iron fireplace andirons–or chenets–guardians of the hearth who draw as much attention as the roaring fire behind them. Stylistically the...
Iron, Wrought Iron
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H 43.25 in W 13.5 in D 23 in
A Pair of Monumental Neo-Gothic Wrought-Iron Fireplace Andirons Fire Dogs
Located in London, GB
A monumental pair of Neo-Gothic wrought-iron fireplace andirons or fire dogs, extensively adorned with fine blacksmith detail. The standards incorporate ornate spit-hooks, acorn fron...
Iron
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H 25 in W 11.4 in D 15 in
Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Dragon Andirons or Firedogs / Fireplace Tools
Located in Lisse, NL
Imagine these in your fireplace with the flames burning on all sides. These beautifully and all handcrafted, large and fire-gilt bronze andirons are made to stand in your fireplace ...
Bronze, Wrought Iron, Iron
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H 12 in W 7 in D 24.5 in
Early 1900s Forged in Fire Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons / Fireplace Firedogs
Located in Lisse, NL
Can you imagine these firebuck in your fireplace with the flames burning on all sides? These beautifully and all handcrafted wrought iron, andirons were made to stand in your firepl...
Wrought Iron
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H 26 in W 10 in D 2.5 in
Antique French Gothic Revival Brass Andirons Pair Fireplace Hearth Bird Masks
Located in Tyler, TX
Antique French Gothic revival pair of brass andirons with bird masks~~Fireplace~~c. late 19th century Traditional old world charm ...
Brass
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H 22.76 in W 18.51 in D 10.83 in
Pair of 19th Century Victorian Gothic Iron Fire Dogs or Andirons
Located in London, GB
A very large and heavy set of Victorian Gothic revival Fire dogs or Andirons made from Iron. Possibly modelled on a much earlier pair. The Victorian Gothic movement or Victorian Revi...
Iron
Fireplace Insert Grate Log Holder
Located in New York, NY
Unusual architectural wrought iron fireplace insert grate. This example is in very good, original, ready to use condition. Total H 11 in. x H of Be...
Wrought Iron
Complete Fireplace Set Inc, Andirons Screen and Tools
By Oscar Bruno Bach, Edgar Brandt
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Gothic style fireplace set to included andirons, tools, and screen.The metalwork is of hand wrought iron with brass stud decorative trim, and a rampant lion also in brass. ...
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of French Gothic Revival Style Andirons
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Pair of French Gothic style andirons. Heavy wrought iron with hand tooled detailing.
Iron
Pair of Large Gilt-Metal Gothic Revival Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Each in the form of an architectural pinnacle, pierced with tracery ornament and surmounted by a flaming urn. Finely articulated.
Metal
18th Century Grand Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century grand wrought iron andirons were forged by a talented blacksmith with quatrefoils formed into the structure. Small pot holders at the tops served double duty by housing ...
Wrought Iron