Gothic Building and Garden Elements
GOTHIC STYLE
The Gothic Revival movement (also called Victorian Gothic or Neo-Gothic) emerged in Britain in the 1740s, and reached its height in the late-19th century. The style is characterized by such decorative flourishes as pointed arches, floral details, finials, heraldic motifs and linenfold carving. The movement was rooted in religious and social conservatism. Its proponents, who included Charles Barry and A.W.N. Pugin, the architects of London’s Houses of Parliament (designed in 1840), believed that the art and architecture of the Middle Ages were authentically spiritual and inherently moral.
In the United States, the Gothic Revival movement shaped both public buildings and private houses. Numerous American schools were built in the early-19th century in a style now called Collegiate Gothic. Many builders and craftsmen were inspired by Andrew Jackson Downing’s widely read 1850 book Architecture for Country Houses, which posited that a family’s home should exemplify their values — and that the Gothic Revival style was particularly well-suited to scholars and clergymen. Furniture with detailing that mirrored that of Gothic Revival buildings appeared in the same period. Such pieces typically feature dark, intricately carved wood, and upholstery in velvet or leather.
Much like the castle or cathedral that inspired it, a Gothic Revival chair makes a bold design statement. And while you probably don’t have to cross a moat or raise a portcullis to get through your front door, a Gothic Revival piece might make a statement that your home is indeed your castle.
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Style: Gothic
Gothic Style 'Religious Theme' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
20th century Gothic Style German fireback with a religious theme.
The fireback has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter color with stove polish at no ...
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20th Century German Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
17th Century Gothic Period Fire Andirons
Located in Soest, NL
17th Century French Gothic Period fire andirons. Made of cast iron. The andirons are in good condition and are fully functional.
With spit hooks to grill food and a cup to keep drin...
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Monumental Rare Antique Renaissance Revival Gothic Walnut Fireplace Mantel 11 FT
Located in Dayton, OH
Very large and exceedingly rare English Renaissance Revival fireplace mantel, circa 1860s. Made of hand carved walnut featuring a gothic cathedral design. The fireplace portion is ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Walnut
Antique Reclaimed Neo-Gothic Carved Tan Marble Mantel
Located in New York, NY
This Neo-Gothic marble mantel is a stunning and historically significant piece of architectural salvage. Hailing from a NYC townhouse in the Upper West S...
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Early 20th Century Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Antique Gothic Grotesque Mask Scrolling Wrought Iron Andirons
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Forney, TX
A pair of large and fanciful Victorian Gothic Revival style wrought iron andirons, each with a grotesque mask.
What better place to showcase your devil face than in front of a blazi...
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Early 20th Century Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Spanish Gothic Revival Fireplace Tools Stand in Wrought Iron with Dragon Motif
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish hand forged iron four-piece fireplace tools set stand with scrolls ornamentation, dragon motif and original gold leaf gilt finishing. Spain, 1920s-1930s.
This sculptural tool...
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20th Century Spanish Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
17th Century French Gothic Period Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
Large 17th century French Gothic Period andirons. The andirons are made of wrought iron. They have spit hooks to grill food. The condition is good.
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Solid Brass Italian Gothic Devil Door Knocker
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage solid cast brass Italian door knocker with scary evil devil man face. The large mascaron crest has been crafted in grotesque style and is so...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
1950's Italian Gothic Dragon Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Unique pair of large 1960's Italian Gothic Dragons andirons, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use, amazing craft...
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1960s Italian Vintage Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Bronze Door Knocker with Gargoyle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
European solid Bronze Gargoyle Door knocker - the piece is very large at 11" tall and weighs 5 pounds.
Gargoyles are symbolic of protection - this grotesque but wonderful sculptura...
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20th Century French Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Large Antique Gothic Arched Oak Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large antique unusual Gothic arched oak exterior door, reclaimed from St Edith's church, Eaton Under Heywood.
At over 170 years old, this exceptional door has kept its good qualit...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of English Coalbrookdale Attributed Iron Gothic Revival Garden Benches
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning pair of white English Coalbrookdale foundry attributed cast iron garden benches. Made in the dramatic gothic revival taste featuring a gothic tracery backrest centered by qu...
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20th Century English Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Exquisite 18th Century Hand-Carved Gothic Architectural Spire - 73" Tall
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 18th-century Gothic spire, standing 73 inches tall, is a remarkable example of hand-carved architectural ornamentation from the period. Crafted from solid wood, this s...
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18th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Pair of Polychrome Terra Cotta Architecturals or Wall Consoles, France, C. 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
Recently discovered in a secluded private chapel nestled within the enchanting Loire Valley in central France, this remarkable pair of mid-19th century polychrome terra cotta archite...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
English Renaissance Carved Oak Paneled Room
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance (Tudor-16th Century) oak carved linen fold design paneled room with a mantle, overmantle carving and a Pair of spindle design open doo...
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16th Century British Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Oak
French Gothic Arms Fireback
Located in Soest, NL
French Gothic fireback reproduction. With decorations in the style of the early days of casting firebacks. 20th century.
The fireback has a black / pewter color. The fireback is in ...
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20th Century French Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Late 19th Century Wooden Door with Gothic Style Arch Detail
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 19th Century Wooden Door with Gothic Style Arch Detail
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19th Century Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Dutch Gothic Oak and Giltwood Steeple
Located in Queens, NY
Dutch Gothic style (19th Century) oak and gilt filigree carved 4 section steeple (Provenance: a Dutch church 108 Utrechtsestraat St., Amsterdam).
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19th Century Dutch Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Oak
French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, Gothic Period, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. They are in good condition.
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century French Gothic Style Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
18th Century French Gothic Period andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons have a natural brown patina. The condition is good.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare Monumental Italian Carved Carrara Marble Model of a Cathedral
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Monumental Italian Carved Carrara Marble Model of a Cathedral, Rome, 19th century, circa 1840.
Possibly a representation of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence Italy.
The Italian Renaissance is renowned for its magnificent works of art and architecture, which are admired to this day for their grandeur and intricate details. Among the most impressive examples of this era are the rare and monumental carved Carrara marble models of cathedrals...
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19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Monumental 16th Century French Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Nashville, TN
17th century monumental sized French Gothic firedogs made of wrought iron.
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Rare Gothic Castle Limestone Chimney Mantle Chateau Fireplace Hand Carved Stone
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare Gothic Castle Limestone Chimney Mantle Chateau Fireplace Hand Carved Stone . A real museum / Chateau mantel fireplace piece. Perfect for a Rustic ...
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Limestone
French Pair of 18th Century Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An elegant pair of French hand-wrought iron fireplace andirons, made in the 18th century if not earlier. They are Gothic in style with a reddish brown patina from oxidation of the ir...
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18th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
1940s Vintage Antelope Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools Style of Edouard Schenck
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Vintage Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools set with Stylized Antelope Edouard Schenck Style
Crafted with elegance and functionality, ...
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1940s French Vintage Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare Gothic Castle Limestone Chimney Mantle Chateau Fireplace Hand Carved Stone
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare Gothic Castle Limestone Chimney Mantle Chateau Fireplace Hand Carved Stone . A real museum / Chateau Manor mantel fireplace piece. Perfect for a R...
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Arched Gothic Oak Cathedral Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Sourced from a cathedral in the south west of England, this arched gothic front door dates from the mid 1800s. On the front, it features vertical oak...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century French Gothic Wrought Iron Fireplace Tool Set with Fleur-de-Lys
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this unique antique fireplace tool set next to your mantel. Hand forged in southwest France circa 1950 in Gothic style, the "Serviteur" sits on four folded legs ending with small feet over a twisted stem. The set includes four tools including a shovel, tongs, brush and poker. The free standing...
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Mid-20th Century French Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
17th Century German 'Rural Scene' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
17th Century German Gothic fireback with a rural scene. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no cracks.
Category
17th Century German Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
20th Century French Gothic Style Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French Gothic Style andirons made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
Category
20th Century French Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Gothic Style Firedogs or Andirons
Located in Soest, NL
Gothic Style fire dogs made of cast iron. With spit hooks to grill food and a cup to keep drinks or soup warm. This type of andirons are also called cupdogs. 20th century.
The condi...
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20th Century French Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Austin & Seeley Gothic Style Armillary Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking focal point for any garden, this impressive sundial pairs a mid 19th century gothic style stone pedestal by Austin and Seeley (unsigned) circa 1840, with a 20th century steel armillary sphere.
Coupling composition stone intricacy with a contemporary armillary, this garden sundial offers a beautiful blend of antique and modern, perfect for instilling a courtyard or patio with history and interest.
This gothic style pedestal appears in appears in Austin & Seeley’s catalogue dated 1841 (pictured). Here it is described as a ‘Rich Gothic Font, designed from Henry VII’s Chapel’ of Westminster Abbey, London. The drawing also appears in an advertisement from The Civil Engineers and Architects Journal 1839 (pictured), suggesting that this stone pedestal could date from even earlier.
Austin and Seeley works were rarely stamped with makers marks.
Austin & Seeley
In 1828, Felix Austin established his own independent stone works...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Composition, Metal, Steel
An Early Victorian Carved Stone Fireplace In The Gothic Style
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian carved stone fireplace in the Gothic style. The arched frieze with carved spandrels featuring fruit and foliage. Heavily moul...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Architectural Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An architectural French stone fireplace. The panelled frieze with shaped, panelled jambs below. A rustic stone with nice, aged patina. French, late 18th-early 19th century.
Shelf W...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Antique Gothic Fire Screen w. Handpainted Earth Angle, Saints and Carved Knights
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning firescreen with a famous earth angle, two famous saint paintings and more.
With meaningful 'religious art' from centuries-past being one of our specialities we were amazed, not only to find this rare and marvelous fire screen, but also because of its excellent condition. But then again, we think we see that more often, because true beauty, quality and meaningful antiques radiate something that was already there when it was created. This 'something' commands respect and this is why most people take very good care of very special pieces. Since much of what we know now about Christianity and about monastic life in its various 'forms' was given shape since the life of Christ, but possibly mostly so in Gothic / Medieval times, much of this is expressed in European Gothic Art of the past circa 8 centuries. This rare and beautiful fire screen from the early 1800s, which can also be used as a small room divider or a unique work of (decorative) art, is one of those unique Gothic antiques. The hand-carved knight sculptures are 'fun' and meaningful at the same time, because one of them looks a little desperate and the other looks more at piece and in prayer. The hand-carved winged angel in the middle/ on top seems to be overlooking this 'Gesamtkunstwerk'. What makes this antique really stand out and what also makes it complete are the three hand-painted panels inside this screen. Each of the figures portrayed here have dedicated their lifes to doing good, giving love and hope and thus healing people. In the centre is a glorious painting (in medieval style) of Earth Angel St. Raphael and the boy Tobias. The lady Saint on the right, we feel, is Elizabeth of Hungary (1207-1231) and the Saint on the left, we feel, is either Francis de Sales...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Oak, Paint
Oak Church Railing - From Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
This magnificent oak church railing is a rare piece directly sourced from the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. Designed in the late 19th century u...
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Oak
Ecclesiastical Style Antique Arched Oak Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This enchanting antique arched door reminds one of an ancient castle or English church. Beautifully weathered by the ages and embellished with elaborate metal strap hinges, it dates from the mid 19th century and features vertical plank construction to the front with an original handle and ledged and braced construction to the back. With its aged, timeworn look, this old arched oak door...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Oak
Large Unglazed Gothic Antique Arched Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Standing at almost 3m tall, this huge unglazed antique gothic door dates from the early 19th century. Purportedly, it was taken from Rugby School i...
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Early 19th Century Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pine
Pair Of Monumental Antique Polychrome Corbels With Foliate Designs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of monumental architectural antique polychrome corbels with fruit and foliate designs. The back with boards covering the previous mounting.
Dimensions: 14" W x 16" D x 56" H
Con...
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19th Century Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Beautiful 17th Century French Fireplace Trammel or Hanger
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 17th century French fireplace trammel made of wrought iron.
The trammel was used for cooking to regulate the distance between the pots and the fire. The height is the l...
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Gothic Church Windows 23" x 23"
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Gothic style church windows with dedications. Gorgeous stained glass coloring and designs with dedication marker on each. The windows are housed in an iron frame with clear g...
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Early 20th Century Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stained Glass
Gothic Style Free Standing Tall Fire Basket, Grate for Inglenook
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Gothic style free standing tall fire basket, Grate for Inglenook
This is a Quirky and decorative piece, it is blacksmith made with 2 large Ornamental Dragon’s Heads at each side,...
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Early 20th Century Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
A Rare English Gothic Style Highly Carved Walnut & Polychromed Fire-Place C.1860
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Rare English Gothic Style Highly Carved Walnut & Polychromed Fire-Place
Carved with precision by the most gifted carpenters in the 19th century. This fire place was made for the ...
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19th Century British Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Walnut
French Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French Gothic fire grate with period andirons and a recently forged grate. Made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Wrought Iron Gate Pediment
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique decorative mounted wrought iron pediment.
The ironwork is taken from the choir screen removed from Salisbury Cathedral in 1959, displaying intricately worked and decorated wrought iron decorated with parcel gilt.
The cathedral is known for its gothic architecture, with this piece designed in 1869 by Sir George Gilbert Scott...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Gothic Style 'Pillars and Pediment' Fireback / Backspash
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French Gothic style fireback with two pillars of Hercules and a pediment.
The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes power. Since ant...
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20th Century French Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
17th - 18th C. French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
17th/18th Century English andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons have a Gothic period style. The condition is good.
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
17th-18th Century French Gothic Firedogs, Andirons
Located in Soest, NL
17th-18th century French Gothic fire dogs made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Period Gothic Oak Trunk or Chest Façade from Picardie France, circa 1550
Located in Dallas, TX
Often when centuries-old trunks did not survive the passage of time, 19th-century menuisiers (French woodworkers) would salvage the surviving wood and carve new furniture such as desks and similar trunks. The facade was typically the most ornate section of these antique trunks, making intact frontages highly valued antiques. Hand-carved from oak in Picardie, France, circa 1550, this period Gothic architectural is a beautiful example of an antique trunk facade that was not incorporated into a more recent furnishing. Picardie is a former administrative region in northern France that is home to many Gothic cathedrals. The Amiens Cathedral (mid-13th century) is the largest standing cathedral in Europe and is truly a masterpiece of Gothic architecture.
Our trunk frontage has five vertically oriented inset panels embellished with various forms of Gothic tracery, including high-arching niches...
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16th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron
Pair of Forged Wrought Iron Andirons, French, 19th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rack and pinions andirons are made of forged wrought iron. They are French, from 19th century.
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1880s French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Gothic Style Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
Large 19th century French Gothic style andirons. The andirons are made of wrought iron. They have spit hooks to grill food. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
17th c. Square Gothic Fire Grate
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Wrought iron Gothic fire grate, gorgeous patina.
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18th Century and Earlier Dutch Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
16th Century Late Gothic Limestone Gargoyle
Located in Richmond, VA
A late Gothic limestone gargoyle water spout. Original iron bracket in central gutter. Stunning hairline cracking in stone due to old age. Perfect o...
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
16th-17th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
Impressive 16th-17th century French Gothic andirons made of cast iron. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food and cups to keep drinks warm. The andirons are therefore also called...
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Early 17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Large French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Large 18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Gothic. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the and...
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18th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th century, French Gothic style fire dogs made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks. They are in a good condition.
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18th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
16th Century German Gothic Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
16th century German Gothic fireback from the early days of casting firebacks. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upo...
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16th Century German Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Gothic Columns - Italy, 14th-15th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Rare pair of Gothic Columns - Olivetani
Marble
Italy, 14th - 15th century
Heraldic shields on the capitals of the Order of the Olivetani
H 220 et 225 cm x W 25 x D 25 cm
H 86 2/3 & 8...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Gothic building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Gothic building and garden elements 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 building and garden elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gothic building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original building and garden elements, popular names associated with this style include Arthur Umanoff, Maitland Smith, P.&F. Corbin Company, and Yale & Towne Manufacturing Co.. 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 building and garden elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $180 and tops out at $275,000 while the average work can sell for $1,433.