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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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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Style: Gothic
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

Pair of Cast Iron and Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of gothic andirons is made of cast iron and wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Unique 16th Century Antique Fireback, Biblical Wine Feast
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautifully decorated antique fireback or "ofenplatte". This used to be one of the sides of an antique stove made from several decorated firebacks. B...
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16th Century European Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

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

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Iron

Antique French Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th - 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th - 18th century French Gothic fire grate with period andirons and a recently forged grate. Made of wrought iron. The condition is good. The total width at the front of the grat...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Gothic fire grate with period andirons and a recently forged grate. Made of wrought iron. The condition is good. The total width at the front of the grate is 81...
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th - 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th - 18th century French Gothic fire grate with period andirons and a recently forged grate. Made of wrought iron. The condition is good. The total width at the front of the grat...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th - 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th - 18th century French Gothic fire grate with period andirons and a recently forged grate. Made of wrought iron. The condition is good. The total width at the front of the grat...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Beautiful French Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 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

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Gothic fire grate with period andirons and a newly 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

French Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, 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 Carved English Oak Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Though this antique carved English oak fireplace dates from the late 19th century, it draws inspiration from eras across the ages. It is elaborately carved throughout and handcrafted...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Gothic Architectural Church Spire or Steeple Pivoting Shrine Distressed Finish
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous antique Gothic Architectural Ecclesiastic church spire or steeple with pivoting shrine & distressed finish. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, there are pieces of wood missing throughout the structure and it has an all-over distressed patinated finish. A lower back support was added and a slatted back piece for stability by our professional craftsmen. It has also been reglued and re nailed for stability. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 18th to 19th Century. WOW!!! What have we HERE??? Is it a Spire? YES! Is it a Steeple? YES! Well, isn’t it kind of a Tower? Also, YES!!! And it is MAGNIFICENT!!! We have a GORGEOUS mid to late 19th Century Gothic Architectural Ecclesiastic church spire or steeple with a pivoting center shrine bearing a “perfectly imperfect” distressed finish. The use of spires, steeples, and towers on Christian church buildings became common around the eighth century! Spires were (and still are) most commonly used in Gothic architecture… particularly in cathedrals and churches symbolizing heavenly aspirations as well as offering a visual spectacle of extreme height exhibiting tall steeples symbolically pointed to heaven. It serves to remind all who worship Him that God should be held above all else as He sits at the highest point. Isn’t that interesting?? Honestly, we think this whole spectacle is nothing short of incredible!! It has four extra tall hand carved, sculpted spires and two lower ones in front just below the beautifully sculpted cross in the center. It is covered in hand carved Gothic details and features a pivoting center shrine which was most likely used to hold a chalice or the communion offering during church service. It is comprised of patinated wood and bears an all-over distressed finish and throughout the entire frame pieces of wood are missing here and there… it is absolutely beautiful in its rustic-ness! It already had the dark wood box behind the rotating shrine so we added a lighter wood support below and a slatted back piece and front stretcher to give the structure stability. When we obtained it we were told a fun story from a man that claimed it came from an old church in New Orleans… oooooooh!!! Not sure if it’s factual but it’s a cool story! We think it would make an awesome PET PALACE!! That’s right!!! The open bottom would be a great space to place a dog bed or a litter pan for you cat lovers and then set your furry friends’ food & water bowls above. Talk about the ultimate Cat Castle or Royal Residence for Rover!!!! OR… if you are into gaming and love yourself some Minecraft… talk about bringing your Sanctum build to life!! It would be an AWESOME shrine to display or store your gaming components and collectibles!! It’s a wonderful way to exhibit a lovely sculpture...
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Late 18th Century American Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Gothic Grotesque Mask Scrolling Wrought Iron Andirons
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

Large 19th Century Inglenook Fire Grate on Andirons
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large 19th Century Inglenook Fire Grate on Andirons This is heavy hand Forged Iron Log Grate is supported on a Pair of Iron Andirons The Grate is in very good but used condition and it is very heavy and would look superb in an open or Inglenook fire place The Andirons and Grate...
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19th Century Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Antique English Oak Church Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An old antique English oak church door dating from the early 20th century with handsome weathering that has instilled the front with a beautiful timew...
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Early 20th Century English Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood, Oak

19th Century French Gothic Wrought Iron Fireplace Tool Set with Bronze Handles
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this unique antique fireplace tool set next to your mantel. Hand forged in southwest France circa 1870 in Gothic style, the "Serviteur" sits on three curved legs the end with a decorative twist, with one straight leg that makes it easy to push up against a firelplace. The set includes four tools with heavy bronze handles including a shovel, tongs and broom in excellent condition. The free standing pedestal is dressed at the top with a round bronze pediment...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Wrought Iron “Landiers” Andirons with Fleur de Lys
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a fireplace with this elegant pair of antique wrought iron andirons with matching cross bar. Forged in France, circa 1820, and standing on three feet, the andirons called “L...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare Antique French Carved Limestone Gargoyle Scupper, Pre-1700
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved from French limestone, this rare gargoyle architectural has a wonderful cream finish with white accents and centuries’ worth of accumulation, resulting in areas of gold a...
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone, Limestone

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 Gothic Style Fire Grate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An unusual late 19th century antique gothic style fire grate, reclaimed from a property in Sussex. Pairing function with form, this fire grate is a striking piece for any setting, de...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Medieval Gothic Hand Forged Iron Village Cross
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique hand forged iron cross that once stood in the centre of a Provençal village. France, circa 1450-1550. Weathered. Measurement is with the wooden base.
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16th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

A pierced Flamboyant canopy - North of France, 15th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
A pierced Flamboyant canopy North of France, 15th century Limestone 30 x 32 x 35 cm This richly decorated canopy of circular plan, consist of three carved faces, each dominated by ...
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Limestone

17th Century Antique Fireback / Backsplash Dated 1617
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Amazing French cast Iron fireback or backsplash. Showing IHS (Jezus the Savior of Humanity) or In Hoc Signo (In this sign will you win)) inside a beautiful wreath suspended by two angels, this all between two tall rounded pillars. This fireback is dated 1617. The fireback has a crack on the left side, see picture. Sold by Schermerhorn Antique Fireplaces Our vast collection of antique fireplaces and mantels...
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Early 17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Large, heavy French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Gothic andirons made of cast iron. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food and cups to warm drinks. In France this type of very old andirons are called 'landie...
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Pair of Victorian Buff Terracotta Finials or Pier Caps
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An impressive set of 2 large-scale 19th century Victorian buff terracotta finials, perfect for use as large pier caps either side of grand set of driveway gates! Reminiscent of Tudor...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Terracotta

A Victorian Gothic Style Exterior Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An Arched Gothic style door, salvaged from a Church in Shrewsbury. Total Height 252 cm (99.21 in) Height to shoulder: 153 cm (60.23 in)
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood, Pine

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...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

16th C set of Four Evangelist Vault Keys
Located in MADRID, ES
Vault keys such as these were used where the vault ribs came together, as a finishing touch. These particular ones depict the four Evangelists. The Angel for St Matthew, the Lion for...
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16th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of andirons is made of wrought iron with rack. This is a French work. Circa 1900
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Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron Landiers. French. 18th century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and rare pair of landiers is made of wrought iron. This is a very old and fine work. The iron is twisted on top and there is a "cremaillere" as we say in French. This ...
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1750s French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large 19th Century Victorian Gothic Cast Iron and Tiled Fireplace Insert
Located in Manchester, GB
Large and rare Victorian Gothic fireplace insert produced by the Coalbrookdale foundry. A simple frame borders larger than average runs of 8 inch square tiles of bamboo canes with Squash plants growing around them, the plant bearing fruit. Tiles produced by Minton Hollins...
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1870s Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

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

Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of andirons is made of wrought iron. These firedogs are decorated with foliage and scrolls. This is a French work. Circa 1900
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Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century French Iron & Enamel Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century French Iron & Enamel Planter having gargoyle figures as legs with a total of 20 enameled tiles depicting flowers, Dimensions Height: 13.5" Width: 30" Depth: 14 3/4"
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19th Century French Antique 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

European Religious Bronze Sculpture Fragment on 19th Century Marble Pedestal
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Religious Bronze Fragment Sculpture on a 19th Century Column Marble Pedestal. These two object have been "married" later, meaning they were two separate items put together at a later...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French 17th Century Gothic Period Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French gothic andirons - fire dogs made of wrought iron. They have spit hooks to grill meat or poultry.
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Carved Oak Gothic Wall Bracket Shelf
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Carved Oak Gothic Wall Bracket Shelf This is a Magnificent and quite Large piece of 19th Century carved oak, it is a wall bracket or shelf The bracket is a heavy piece and comes w...
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19th Century Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Oak

Antique Victorian Oak Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautifully crafted antique Victorian oak fireplace. This impressive fire surround dates from circa 1900. Its simple yet elegant design has stood the test of time, with its surface...
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Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood, Oak

An English Firescreen in The Gothic Manner
Located in London, GB
An unusual wrought iron fireguard in the Gothic style. The arched feet surmounted by heavy chainmail mesh and finials above. English, 19th century. Could be polished if required. Ad...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Circa 1900 Pair Of Lion Motif Andirons
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Nice pair of circa 1900's cast iron Lion motif andirons in very good original condition. They have recently been repainted.
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Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

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

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Terracotta

A Carved English Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A carved stone English fireplace in the Gothic manner. The jambs with panels carved with scrolled foliage throughout surmounted by end blocking with carved cartouche and shell. The f...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

Antique Gothic Wrought Iron Spiral Twist 56" Fireplace Mantel Fender Surround
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Gothic Wrought Iron Spiral Twist 56" Fireplace Mantel Fender Surround. Item features twisted finials, vintage scrolling central design,...
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Early 1900s Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

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Pine

Rare 16th Century Architectural Stone Capital from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This rare fragment was salvaged from an entryway on a building in Fontvieille, near the city ancient Arles, France. There is a worn and carved center cartouche depicting a very small...
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16th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Hand Carved Stone Vide poche Basin Jardinière Bowl Planter Vessel Sink Antiques
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand Carved Stone Vide poche Basin Jardinière bowl planter vessel sink Antiques . 17th C. Possibly earlier Gothic Container . A Water Trough Benitier in a ...
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Limestone

Early 19th Century Set of Double Castle Door Hinges A rare find
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Early 19th Century Set of Double Castle Door Hinges A rare find, this set of hinges are blacksmith made in solid iron, they are very heavy and beautifully decorative, there is also ...
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Early 1800s Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French 17th Century Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French gothic andirons - fire dogs made of wrought iron. They have spit hooks to grill meat or poultry.
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

17th - 18th C. French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th/18th Century English andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons have a Gothic period style. The condition is good.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

French 17th Century Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French gothic andirons - fire dogs made of wrought iron. They have spit hooks to grill meat or poultry.
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Large French 17th Century Gothic Andirons or Landiers
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French gothic andirons - fire dogs made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the main cook...
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought 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 sculptu...
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20th Century European Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

Large French 17th Century Gothic Andirons or Landiers with Wolf Head
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French gothic andirons - fire dogs made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the main cook...
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

French Gothic Style Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th - 20th century French Gothic Style fireback. The fireback is made of wrought iron and has a brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pew...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Victorian Gothic Style Interior Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A late 19th century Victorian gothic style interior door, one of two similar reclaimed from a country house in Surrey (please enquire for details). This antique internal door...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood, Pine, Paint

pair of stone support brackets, Gothic style
Located in Felino, IT
pair of brackets support, stone. gothic style. they were used to support ledges, windowsills, balconies, fireplaces, fountains. in gothic and renaissance buildings. condition is good...
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15th Century and Earlier European Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

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.

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