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Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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
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 Building and Garden Elements

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Oak

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 Building and Garden Elements

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Wood, Giltwood

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 ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Iron, Wrought Iron, Bronze

A pair of late 19th century brass hinges in the Gothic style.
Located in London, GB
A pair of late 19th century brass hinges in the Gothic style.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Rare and large cast-iron bench from the Calla factory in Paris, circa 1850
By CALLA (Christophe François)
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and large bench in cast iron with a nice old patina. This bench was made by the Calla company in Paris, circa 1850. It features neo-Gothic decor, very much in vogue at the time....
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1850s French Antique Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Good Size Antique Gothic Revival Hand Painted & Stain Leaded Glass Firescreen
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning antique work-of-art-firescreen with (arch) angels in great colors. This all handcrafted firescreen from the early 1900s definitely is a one of a kind antique. Especially in this hasty, modern era more and more people are starting to appreciate the quality, the durability, the deeper meaning and the decorative value of these amazing antiques. The stained glass fragment inside this antique firescreen...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Terracotta Dragon Roof Ridge Finial
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Terracotta Dragon Roof Ridge Finial This fearsome finial has a lovely weathered patina and it is a really great decorative pieces The Dragon is in good s...
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Early 2000s Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Terracotta

Amazing Pair of Gothic Revival Handforged Dragon Flying Sculptures Wall Sconces
Located in Lisse, NL
Gothic Revival pair of sculptural and highly decorative, wrought iron torchiere holders wall lamps. If you appreciate decorative antiques in general and you are looking for a pair of large Medieval style wall fixtures in particular then this rare and all hand-crafted pair in the Gothic style could be yours to own and enjoy soon. Finding a pair is always great, because that makes them ideal for mounting on either side of a fireplace, a hall bench and in larger homes we have seen antique lights on either side of a stairwell also. This artistic set of winged dragons with their fierce facial expressions is strong and firm and ready for you to use and enjoy. It has taken a skilled blacksmith in the early 1900s lots of focus, energy and dedication to hand forge these great dragon...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

A magnificent antique English 19th century Gothic Revival carved oak mantel
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A magnificent antique English 19th century Gothic Revival carved oak fire surround This beautifully designed fireplace is both grand and stunning, it features outstanding quality of ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Oak

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 Building and Garden Elements

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Oak

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 Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pair of Bronze and Wrought Iron Andirons with a Lily Flower
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of andirons is made of a bronze Lily flower and of wrought iron. Yjis is a French work. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

Gothic Revival Iron Fireplace Tools Set, 1950's
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Gothic Revival Iron Fireplace Tools Set, 1950's
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20th Century American Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pair of antique wood carved Gothic Revival architectural Columns
Located in Leesburg, VA
Pair of antique wood carved Gothic Revival architectural Columns Anonymous 19th century; Belgium or Netherlands Wood Approximate size: 41.75 (h) x 11.75 (w) x 11.75 (d) in. An exceptional pair of tall and intricate hand carved vintage wooden 19th century church columns...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Turquin marble fireplace in neo-Gothic style
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Turquin marble fireplace in neo-Gothic styleThis Turquin Blue marble fireplace in neo-Gothic style was executed in the first half of the 19th cen...
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1840s French Antique Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

19th Century Oval Brass Lions Mask Log Bin
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Oval Brass Lions Mask Log Bin This is a superior quality Brass log or coal bin, it has a heavily riveted construction at the seams, 2 Lions Mask handles and it is set...
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19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

19thC Gothic Revival Ecclesiastical Chapel Antique Architectural Prie Dieu Niche
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A wonderful Victorian mahogany carved parcel-gilt Gothic Revival Church canopy accompanied by a matching parcel-gilt pier / pedestal table on a turned column with a shaped marble top...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

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...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Hand forged Victorian gothic revival fire screen/spark guard late 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Discover the exquisite craftsmanship of our late 19th-century hand-forged and fire-welded Victorian Gothic Revival fire screen. This stunning piece features intricate scrollwork and ...
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1890s English Antique Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Steel

Weathered Wall Bracket, carved with Shell Decoration This is a well weathered p
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Weathered Wall Bracket, carved with Shell Decoration This is a well weathered piece, the bracket is made in hard plaster with a very worn gilt finish It is in generally good conditi...
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19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Plaster

Winged Angel, Weathered Wall Bracket
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Winged Angel, Weathered Wall Bracket This is a well weathered piece, the bracket is made in hard plaster with a very worn gilt finish It is in generally good condition with a weathe...
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19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Plaster

Pair of Vintage Hand Forged Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons from France
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...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Spanish Gothic Revival Fireplace Tools Set Stand in Wrought Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful Gothic style hand forged antique fireplace tool set on stand. Spain, 1940s The set includes four hand forged iron tools : a shove...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Iron, Wrought Iron

A Large Antique Gothic Wrought Iron Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive Gothic Revival fire grate in wrought iron with brick fire back. The front supports swept out on splayed feet with curved elongated uprights with dragons heads ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Pair of English Coalbrookdale Attributed Iron Gothic Revival Garden Benches
Located in Rio Vista, CA
English Coalbrookdale foundry attributed cast iron garden benches. Made in the Gothic Revival English taste featuring Gothic tracery backrest centered by quatrefoil designs. The grac...
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20th Century English Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Panelling from The Supreme High Court, London opposite The Houses Of Parliament
Located in London, GB
A single 5' wide piece of panelling from court room three and carved by H H Richardson. Note : This is the widest piece of panelling to the left. The two to the right have their own listing. Important carved oak panelling, from The Supreme High Court...
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20th Century British Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Oak

Large Italian Stained Glass Vitreaux Window *The Presentation of the Virgin Mary
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine and Large Stained Glass and Hand-Painted Vitreaux Panel depicting "The Presentation of the Virgin Mary", also called Entry of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple, feast celebrated in the Roman Catholic and Eastern churches on November 21, depicts the Mother of God’s entrance into the Temple. It was held in the Eastern church in the 6th century but did not become widely accepted in the West until the 15th century. The finely executed colorful stained glass panel beautifully displays the presentation of the child Mary in the temple...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Stained Glass

An Early 19th Century Gothic Revival Mantle in Portoro and Belgium Black Marble
Located in London, GB
A rare early 19th Century Gothic Revival chimneypiece in Portoro and Belgium Black marbles. The quatrefoil column jambs flank a sloped Gothic arch opening, on tall moulded footblocks.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Belgian Black Marble

Pair of English Victorian Gothic Revival Oak Doors
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Victorian Gothic Revival style oak pocket door panels with linenfold design and arch top (PRICED AS Pair).
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19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Oak

Early Victorian Gothic Revival Fireplace
Located in London, GB
Early Victorian Gothic revival fireplace, in Devonian marble, the stop-chamfered jambs with shield corner-blocks. Opening width 92 cm x 96.5 cm, Outside jamb to jamb 134 cm wide. R...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

19th Century Gothic Double-Sided Solid Pine Exterior Door
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Gothic double-sided solid pine exterior door was crafted from solid pine which has been fully stripped and ready for staining or painting to complement your project! The...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Pine

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 Building and Garden Elements

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Oak

Gothic Revival Pair of Painted Oak Pedestals, United States, Late 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Fine pair of elegant Gothic Revival painted oak pedestals / side tables - exceptional bench made quality with deep carving - featuring Gothic arches to all sides - stepped moldings t...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Oak

Stunning Antique Hand Carved Gothic Revival Nutwood Pedestal Sculpture Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Museum quality and condition Gothic stand for saint sculptures. If only the best and the rarest is good enough for you then this architectural church pedestal...
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19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Nutwood, Oak

Antique Handcrafted Gothic Revival Copper on Wood Church Column Pedestal Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique Gothic pedestal with large brass rivots in church window-like patterns. If only the rarest is good enough for you then this good size, architectural church pedestal...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Copper

Gothic Revival Antique Cast Iron Fire Grate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Dating from the Mid-19th Century, this English antique cast iron fire grate or brazier is over 170 years old. It is highly decorative, cast in iro...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Iron

Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows
Located in Leuven , BE
The Color Experience: Stained-glass windows “Color is a power which directly influences the soul” (Wassili Kandinsky, Moskou 1866 – Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1944) “Color! What a deep and mysterious language, the language of dreams!” (« La couleur ! Quelle langue profonde et mystérieuse, le langage des rêves », Paul Gauguin, Paris, 1848-Fatu-Hiva, 1903) ‘Color and feeling’, ‘color and meaning’, these are concepts that have gone together since time immemorial. Artists and craftsmen have a special bond with color. After all, it is a means of expression that can have a real reinforcing effect. Especially linking color with light offers unlimited possibilities. Glaziers and glass painters have tried to master both these ‘instruments’ for centuries. The set of beautifully restored neo-Gothic windows in our collection are enough reason for us to let these works of art figure in a broader story. As a bonus, we would like to introduce you to the contemporary stained-glass artist and stained-glass restorer, Daniël Theys. whose workshop is in Sint-Pieters-Rode (Belgium). He talked to us about the materials and techniques he used for the restoration of our set of neo-Gothic stained-glass windows. A fascinating look at the tricks of the trade from a specialist! A bird’s eye view of the history of the European stained-glass window. Although the Romans already used translucent glass plates to cover wall openings, the stained-glass window reached its peak in Europe between 1150 and 1500. A period also known as the era of the cathedrals. At that time, stained-glass windows became more than just a way to let in the light, and to keep the space closed off. From now on, their functionality was also found in their didactic value. The biblical and saints’ stories that adorned the stained-glass windows became a kind of poor man’s bible. They brought, as it were, the knowledge of the holy scriptures in an understandable, pictorial way. At the same time, the colored light provided additional symbolism. The invading light was interpreted as a manifestation of God. It is also no coincidence that the main altar was bathed in light. It was the place where the most important sacrament was celebrated, that of the Eucharist. How were these magical colors obtained? Well, during the 12th and 13th centuries, metal oxides gave color to the glass. Copper, for example, produced different colors in the various stages of oxidation. The metal could color the glass light blue, green and even red. It should be noted that from the 13th century onwards, clear glass, which was cheaper and at the same time allowed more light into the buildings, was used more often. A century later, in the years 1400 to 1500, glass painters frequently painted onto the glass with a ‘stain’ of silver chloride or sulfide. The painted piece of glass was heat-treated in a furnace. The heating process ensured that the silver ions migrated into the glass and became suspended within the glass network. The stain gave colors ranging from a pale yellow to a rather deep red. This new technique allowed glaziers to get more than one color on a single glass fragment. The shades produced by painting in silver chloride were well suited for depicting golden crowns, scepters and other gilded objects and ornaments. But the most important advantage of the technique was the fact that the glass painter could now make transitions from yellow tones to white without having to apply separations with lead strips! This also improved the legibility of the pictured scene. You can imagine that the labor-intensive process of the production of stained-glass windows was a very costly affair and therefore it was often patrons who donated them to a church or a chapel. The benefactors were usually eager to propagate their social status and were moved by concern for their salvation. In the 16th century, stained-glass windows also began to appear in secular buildings such as town halls, the homes of the wealthy and commercial premises such as inns. It is striking that during this period the use of lead strips that border many parts of the image was further reduced in favor of real painting on stained glass. This was due to an increasing love of detail. For example, one wanted realistically painted portrait heads. Working with enamel paints was cumbersome. Each newly applied color had to be burned into the glass before another color or overpainting could be applied. It was not only the coloring of the glass that was complicated, the process of obtaining flat glass plates required many steps as well. The glazier blew a glass bulb with a blowpipe and then cut it open. Finally, each half of the sphere was turned around so fast that it became a disc. In later periods, the glazier blew out his glass bulb into a cylinder. Once the cylinder had cooled, its closed ends were removed, and the long sides were cut open. The pieces of glass obtained were then heated and flattened. During the 16th century, there was a division of labor between the stained-glass designer, the glazier, and the glass painter. It happened as well that the stained-glass artist used prints as models for his stained-glass windows. Whoever drew the design, the glazier always needed a model on the right scale, the so-called cartoon. On the cartoon, the lead strips were clearly marked, and the use of colors was indicated. Contracts at the time show that the price of stained-glass windows was calculated per square foot. The price per square foot included the labor and material costs. The price of the cartoon was not included. In the 17th century, the work of glass painters remained important. At the same time, there was a growing popularity of stained-glass windows with heraldic themes. In the Low Countries there were several high-quality glass painters active. During the 18th century, glass painting went downhill in our regions. The French occupation of the Southern Netherlands resulted in the destruction and sale of religious stained-glass windows. It was only around the middle of the 19th century that the young Belgian state experienced a revival of stained glass. The renewed interest in the Middle Ages, the so-called ‘gothic revival’, caused a wave of restoration of old stained-glass windows of churches and orders for neo-gothic stained-glass windows. The Sint-Lucas art schools in Belgium played an important role in this. Industrial developments in the glass and steel industries naturally had an important hand in the popularity of stained-glass windows. Stained-glass had a wide range of uses; think of stained glasses in winter gardens, domes, windows, and doors of large mansions. Significant glazier’ studios arose in several larger Belgian cities. In Brussels, for example, you had the workshops of Capronnier and Colpaert, in Bruges the studios of Coucke and Dobbelaere, in Ghent the companies of Ganton-Defoin or Ladon. During the 19th century, glaziers followed the style developments in the visual arts. For example, the number of windows in Art Nouveau and Art Deco style is large. The restored stained-glass windows with male and female saints that we offer for sale, come from a building in Laeken, near Brussels. They probably decorated the space of a church, chapel, convent, or Catholic school. In the results of the interview with glass restorer Daniël Theys, you will learn more about the particularities of these splendid windows. Chatting and browsing in the workshop of Daniël Theys The Belgian Glass restorer and glass blower, Daniël Theys (), made a career switch at a later age and has been active in the profession since 1987. He is an important player in the field of stained-glass window art in Belgium. Moreover, he is the only one in the country who still masters the technique of glass etching. Daniël Theys receives many commissions from small parish churches to restore old stained-glass windows to their former glory. He made a name for himself in that niche and that is how Spectandum brought the set of 19th century stained glass windows to his workshop for reconstruction. They were delivered in old numbered wooden crates and Daniel had to start puzzling. Numbered wooden crates with sections of the stained-glass windows Normally a glazier starts working from a drawing with a scale of 1:1 (full size drawing), but in this case each piece had to be cataloged and photographed. The smaller pieces were grouped on the light box and photographed in their entirety. Then Daniël made a drawing of the remaining pieces that he had puzzled together with great care. Smaller pieces identified and grouped on the light box The restauration guidelines of the Agency for Monuments and Landscapes are not always the same as those of a restorer. For this reconstruction, Daniël primarily considered the purpose of the stained-glass windows. It had to be an aesthetic and salable set of stained-glass windows, so the choice of filling the gaps with neutral glass or epoxy was not really an option. Theys left well-executed previous restorations untouched. The windows may have been repaired three or four times in the past. Piece of a cloak with glass shards from different periods (restorations) Another problem Daniel faced during the restoration was the fact that some small parts of the old grisaille had been eaten away by microorganisms. The defect – caused by moisture – can be seen from the discoloration of the grisaille. The black-brown color is turned red. This fragment shows well how the brown grisaille has turned red due to the attack of micro-organisms The stained-glass windows of the 19th century are made of ‘in the mass-colored’ glass. This means that the colors were added to the liquid glass during its production process. This type of glass differs from glass colored with enamel paint, which became popular from the interwar period. The latter process involves applying enamel paint (this is a glass powder with a metal oxide to which a medium has been added) to the colorless glass. When firing the glass with the enamel paint, the powder fuses with the glass. The colors of email painted glass are less intense and less brilliant than those of ‘in the mass-colored glass’. Jars with colored powder for the enamel paints For the restoration Daniël only worked with mouth-blown glass, both with ‘in the mass-colored glass’ and with ‘verre plaqué’. This is blown glass composed of several layers of different shades. Over the years, Theys built up a large stock of old blown glass. Colored blown glass always has sliding shades. For example, a red piece of glass can have a color transition from bright red to light orange. These differences in shades are the result of the different thicknesses of the piece of glass. It allows the glazier to use a wide variety of shades. The purple-red foliage with light blue accents was obtained by etching away parts of a piece ‘verre plaqué’. A small part of the lower glass layer is exposed. The windows were completely re-leaded by the restorer because there was virtually no ‘lead net’ preserved. In general, lead strips only have a limited lifespan because of oxidation processes. Daniël removed the old lead remnants and placed new lead profiles. Then he applied putty between the glass fragments and the lead strips to seal the lead. A window must be made watertight. The current condition of the windows is excellent. Decorative glass part with original lead remnants New lead strip The set of stained-glass windows we present today, originally consisted of windows of 5 to 6 m high. After all, they originally adorned a neo-gothic church. Since the original dimensions are not suitable for private buildings, it was decided to only restore the figurative representation. The original spire of one of the windows Thanks to a suspension eye, the window can be hung. There is also the possibility to place the window in an upright position. Thanks to the craftsmanship of the Theys-Studio, we can once again enjoy the brilliance of color! Looking for the missing link The set of 19th-century stained-glass windows came into the possession of Spectandum without a clear provenance. The renowned Leuven antiques dealer, Cornelius Engelen, recalls that the windows came from a church in Laeken. There is no solid starting point for a search for the provenance. Based on the style of the stained-glass windows – most probably the late 19th century -, their religious iconography, and their original shape (pointed arch windows) and dimensions (5 to 6 cm high), we can assume that they were once displayed in a (neo-)gothic cult building. On the one hand, the stained-glass windows may have been removed after storm damage or other calamities, on the other they may have been taken away during a renovation or a demolition of a church. The Church of Our Lady in Laeken is the most famous church building in that municipality that could qualify. In the early 1920s, the central windows of the transept were badly damaged by a hurricane. Today, glass fragments of these windows (dating from 1893-1894) with the names of the sixteen missing saints and an arch infill of the western window are officially known. It would be interesting to find out if our set of eight saints once were part of the transept of Our Lady in Laeken. Research in the records of the church administrators could provide clarification. Knowing that most neo-gothic stained-glass windows from the Church of Our Lady come from the Jules Dobbelaere’s glass studio in Bruges, it is useful to consult that company’s archive as well. It is kept in the KADOC (Documentation and research center for religion, culture and; in Leuven. Of course, the sizes and shape of the stone window openings of the transept can also provide an indication. If we stylistically compare the grisailles of the set of stained-glass windows with the work of Jules Dobbelaere, we do see some relationship. Especially with a stained-glass window in the chapel of Our Lady of the Saint Anthony Church in Aalst. Another line of research that we could follow, is that of the iconography of the series. One of the saints depicted is Saint Roch. There once was a Saint-Roch church in Laeken with 19th-century stained-glass windows from the Brussels studio of Jean-Baptiste Capronnier. The company archive of the glaziers François and Jean-Baptiste Capronnier is owned by the Flemish government and can be consulted in the above-mentioned KADOC. We already searched the sales catalog of 1892, in which Capronnier’s drawings and cartoons are described one by one. The saints that are represented in our set of windows, does not correspond with the names of the saints mentioned for the church of St. Roch in Laeken. Building on this argument, it can be concluded that the eight saints were not destined for this house of worship. In the absence of lavishly illustrated monographs on the various glazier-companies in Belgium, the execution of a comparative study of the stained-glass windows is time-consuming and complex. Although a limited number of old photos of stained-glass windows can still be found in the database ‘Balat’ of the KIK-IRPA (), this remains far too limited to get a good picture of the output of the various companies. 19th C, Saint, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with Saint Martin, Belgium, 163 x 73 cm Most people know Saint Martin (Szombathely, ca. 316 – Candes, 397) as the Roman Tribune who cut his cloak in two with his sword and gave one half to a beggar. The artist of the stained-glass window has opted for a different, less common iconographic representation here. Saint Martin is presented as a bishop with a miter and staff. According to a legend, Martin was lured to the city of Tours with a trick to consecrate him as a bishop. He refused the ecclesiastical office and hid in a barn with some geese. The birds betrayed him with their twittering. In the end Martin received his episcopal consecration. The goose at the feet of the saint clearly refers to this event. 19th C, Saint, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with St. Angela, Belgium, 163 x 73 cm Angela de Merici was an Italian woman who taught young women religion, health care, and household skills. She founded the monastic community of the Ursulines. They played an important social role as founders of schools and orphanages. Saint Angela died in Brescia in 1540. It should therefore come as no surprise that the saint on the stained-glass-window is depicted with a girl by her side. 19th C, Saint, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with Charles Borromeo, Belgium, 163 x 73 cm Charles Borromeo (Milan, 1538-1584) grew up in a noble family. He was already made Cardinal and Archbishop of Milan at the age of 24. With his writings he contributed to the implementation of the Church reforms determined at the Council of Trent. Among other things, he released a new catechism. With his book on the design of church buildings, “Instructiones Fabriacae et Supellectilis Ecclesiasticae”, he left a mark on Baroque church construction. At the outbreak of the plague in his diocese in 1576, he devoted himself to the care of those affected. Hence, people sometimes pray to him when they have been hit by a serious illness. 19th C, Saint, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with St. Roch, Belgium, 163 x 73 cm Saint Roch (Montpellier, 1295? /1350? -1327? /1380?) was born with a port-wine stain in the shape of a cross on his left hip. It was interpreted as a sign from God. After the dead of his parents, he gave his money to the poor and went on to live the life of pilgrim. He cared for plague sufferers and healed some of them by making a sign of the cross. He is especially invoked as protector against the plague. 19th C, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Belgium, 163 x 73 cm Bernard of Clairvaux (Fontaines, 1090-Clairvaux, 1153) decided to become a monk at the age of 21. In 1112 he entered in the monastery of Cîtaux. He was soon commissioned by the abbot to find a new monastery in Clairvaux. Because of his intellectual capacities and eloquence, he was consulted by various ecclesiastical and secular leaders. He ensured the expansion of the Cistercian order throughout Europe. As a Doctor of the Church, he wrote many tracts and sermons and established a new rule for the Templars. Above all, he was concerned with the discipline of the clergy. Therefore, he wrote a spiritual manual for the priests and bishops. Saint Bernard can be seen as a true mystic. He envisioned the union of the human soul with God as the most important goal in life. According to a legend, Bernard once had a vision in which the Blessed Virgin appeared to him and strengthened him with her mother’s milk. In the arts, the saint is mainly depicted with an abbot’s staff and a book with the Cistercian rule. His vision was also often portrayed. 19th C, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with St. John Berchmans, Belgium, 163 x 73 cm The Belgian Jan Berchmans (Diest, 1599-Rome, 1621) was the eldest of five children. When his mother became seriously ill, he initially took care of her, but at the age of nine he was housed with the town’s priest. After a few years he moved to Mechelen to become the servant of a canon. It also gave him the opportunity to begin his studies in the seminary for priests. He eventually joined the Jesuits of Mechelen. He got their permission to study philosophy in Rome. In the Eternal City, he visited working-class neighbourhoods to teach the children about God. He died of an illness at the age of 22. Saint Jan Berchmans is the patron saint of school children and students. 19th C, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with Saint Clare...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Art Glass, Stained Glass

Set of Four Monumental Neo-Gothic Confessionals in Oak
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
A group of four antique confessionals in Neo-Gothic style, made of oak.
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19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Wood, Oak

Large Gothic Revival Oak Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A deep, large scale English solid oak antique fireplace dating from the 1880s. Re-finished, this spectacular fireplace has a rich patina throughout that looks impressive in a variety...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Wood, Oak

Gothic Revival Ebonized Lion's Head Pedestal
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant Gothic Revival ebonized pedestal from the 19th century. Carved Lion heads are set on 4 sides with carved paw feet at base. Ebonized carved wood. 1870s USA. Measures: top 14...
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1870s American Antique Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Large Antique Neo-Gothic Style Fireplace Made Out of Walnut Wood
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This large Neo-Gothic style fireplace with hood was made at the end of the 19th century out of beautiful walnut wood. The jambs with semi-detached columns support a wide entablature. The carved decoration of the entablature is typical of the Neo-Gothic style: the wood is decorated with finials and pinnacles. The center of the entablature is decorated with a medallion that shows the letter "S". On the entablature there is a frieze of Gothic finials...
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Walnut

Mid Century Wooden Tiles, Hand Painted Checkerboard Design, Gold Accents, Italy
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Beautiful hand painted wooden tiles with checkerboard pattern, 14 tiles in total, 2 red, 6 black and 6 gold. Great as a wall installation or a small space paneling, made in Italy.
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1950s Italian Vintage Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Wood, Paint

Neo-Gothic style preaching pulpit in oak
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pulpit in oak with double flight of stairs richly carved with monsters.
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19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Oak

Gothic Renaissance Revival Brass Fireplace Fender with Dragon Serpents, C. 1860
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous period of Gothic revival brass fireplace fender with dragon serpents and finials. Great for the seaside home where it most likely sat for decad...
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1860s American Antique Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Pair of Old Oak Church Altars in the Neo-Gothic Style
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pair of antique Neo-Gothic style oak church altars.
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19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Oak

Antique Gothic Style Bronze Firescreen with Dragon Sculptures and Mint Wire Mesh
Located in Lisse, NL
This Gothic Style screen comes with a pair of fire spitting dragon sculptures. If this beautifully handcrafted, early 20th century firescreen is the right style to fit your firepl...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Metal, Wire

"The Hunt", Large Historic Stained Glass by Mauméjean Brothers
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This large Neo-Gothic style stained glass window represents a great hunting scene with two men on their horses, hunting deers. Both men, wealthy squires, wear medieval costumes, as e...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Stained Glass

Gothic Revival Style Antique Wooden Double Leaf Door from Spain
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Gothic Revival Style Antique Wooden Double Leaf Door from Spain. Hand carved decorations in gothic revival style with Iron door handles in Seahorse sh...
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Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

19th Century English Victorian Gothic Revival Rainwater Hopper
Located in Forney, TX
An impressive English Victorian Gothic Revival cast iron rainwater hopper, the architectural salvaged building element originating from a late 19th ce...
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19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Rare Hand Carved Stone Wellhead Cistern Basin Antique Fountain Focal Point LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare hand carved stone Wellhead cistern Basin Antique Fountain Focal point LA CA. 19th Century Neogothic Water Wellhead hand carved stone planter Basin ...
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Limestone, Wrought Iron, Iron

French Neogothic Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th - 20th century French Neo-gothic fireplace basket - fire basket made of wrought iron and cast iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Arts and Crafts Oak Purdonium, Coal or Log Box
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and crafts oak Purdonium, coal or log box This is a great design, the front of the Purdonium pulls down giving access to the log or coal storage, the top has a small gallery ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Oak

Pair of Coalbrookdale Serpent and Grape Pattern Iron Garden Benches
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular pair of English cast iron garden benches having a "serpent and grape" pattern by Coalbrookdale Foundry. The benches have a rare iron slatted seat and backrest. The end supports feature a snake curled around the legs eating a grape cluster. The gracefully curved arms end with dogs head terminals. The patinated iron has a painted finish. Excellent joinery and craftsmanship from a historic foundry. Also known as "dog and serpent...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

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 Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Complete Fireplace Set Inc, Andirons Screen and Tools
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. ...
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Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Macabre Eery Artist Made Cast Aluminum Claw with Talons
Located in Ferndale, MI
Not sure how why or who. Detroit artist studio made large cast aluminum claw with sharp talons. Wonderfully eery and macabre. There is a drill bit cast...
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Mid-20th Century American Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

Gothic Revival Cast Iron Gate with Both Side Railings and Geometric Decoration
Located in London, GB
A Gothic Revival cast iron gate with both side railings in the style of Dr C Dresser with all-over Geometric decoration. Retaining the oak hand rails and the original pair of wall si...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Folding Wrought Iron Fire Guard for Inglenook Fireplace
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Folding wrought iron fire guard for inglenook fireplace. This is a long Fireguard, it would suit a traditional Inglenook fireplace or any large fire...
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Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Gothic Revival building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Gothic Revival building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, 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 and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gothic Revival building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are England, Europe, 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 Henry Hobson Richardson, Benham & Froud, Christopher Dresser, and Coalbrookdale Foundry. 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 $1,626 and tops out at $2,846 while the average work can sell for $2,236.

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