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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
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Wrought Iron Three-Panel Fireplace Screen
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a fireplace hearth with this elegant arched screen. Forged in France, circa 1970, the freestanding hand forged screen features three panels with heavy scroll work decor; it is further embellished by a protective metal mesh screen...
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Mid-20th Century French Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

19th Century Carved Stone Alms Box
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Unusual 19th century carved stone alms or offertory box. Primitive carved stone head above the coin slot. As expected some minor wear to the edges, the secured metal reverse is most ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

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

19th Century Blacksmith Made Inglenook Iron Log Carrier
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century blacksmith made inglenook iron log carrier This is a sturdy and heavy piece holding, it is a large U-sh...
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Mid-19th Century Antique 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

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Wood, Pine, Paint

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

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

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Oak

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

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

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Stone

Very Heavy Pair of 19th Century Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Very Heavy Pair of 19th Century Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs This is a Very Heavy pair of Andirons and they are made of cast iron The Andirons are 15” high, 14” long and are 8.5...
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19th Century Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Heavy Bronze Bell, Tower Bell This Is a Very Heavy Piece It Is on an Oak Yoke
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Heavy Bronze Bell, Tower Bell This is a very heavy piece it is on an Oak Yoke with iron fixings including a the bracket which holds the rope For the purpose of the pictures and ...
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1840s Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

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

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Wrought Iron

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

Materials

Iron

Artisan Crafted Mixed Metal Griffin Form Andirons
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Regal Griffin Pair in iron with textured gray tone surfaces. The ferocious open mouthed creatures with shields on the chests with chased rampant lions and applied brass tops of the s...
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20th Century Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron, Brass

Mid-20th Century French Gothic Wrought Iron and Mesh Fireplace Screen
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a fireplace hearth with this elegant iron screen. Created in France circa 1970 and standing on small scrolled feet, the wrought iron piece features an arched top and is decorated with intricate forged scroll motifs. The fireplace essential is further embellished by a protective metal mesh...
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Mid-20th Century French Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal, Iron

Arthur Umanoff Swivel Bar Stools-A Set of 4
Located in Cumberland, RI
Arthur Umanoff Swivel bar stools-A set of 4 In stock and ready to ship Bar height stools with Vinyl Seating Perfect for indo...
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Mid-20th Century Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Important French Gothic Cast Iron Fireplace Chenets, 16th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
These important Gothic cast iron fireplace chenets are close to 500 years old. Sometimes called fire dogs or andirons, chenets are fireplace accessories designed to elevate firewood....
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16th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Gothic Stone Fragment Representing Vine Leaves, France, 15th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Gothic architectural fragment representing vine leaves France, 15th century Sandstone H 21 x 21 x 17 cm mounted on a modern metal pe...
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Limestone

Blacksmith Made Iron Game Hanger, Kitchen Utensil or Pot Hanger
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Blacksmith made iron game hanger, kitchen utensil or pot hanger. A great piece with lots of Character, it is a large rectangular piece it is set wi...
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1920s Vintage Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Antique French Gothic Andirons, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is gothic. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. They are in a good condition.
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Cast Iron Fire Back the Fire Back is Extremely Heavy
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Antique French cast iron fire back The Fire back is extremely heavy, it is decorated with the “Armes de France” with the Crest of the House of Bourbon...
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19th Century Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Weathered Cast Iron Irish Statue of The Virgin Mary
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Weathered cast iron Irish Statue of The Virgin Mary A lovely piece for the garden with a snake at her feet The statue is a nice colour ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

French Gothic 'Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 16th - 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
16th - 17th Century fireback with a Gothic decoration. This fireback is of the earliest forms of firebacks with Primitive forms of religious mot...
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Early 17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Large Hexagonale Base of Pilaster in Burgundy Stone, Burgundy, 15th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Large base of molded hexagonal pilaster in burgundy stone carved with vines, grapes and rosettes in high relief. Burgundy, 15th century 28 x 63 x 30 cm Provenance : collection De...
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

French Gothic Style Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century French andirons made of cast iron. The style of the andirons is Gothic. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food and a cup to keep drinks warm. They are in a good cond...
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20th Century French Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Victorian Gothic Carved Oak Green Man Coal or Log Box
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian Gothic carved oak green man coal or log box This is an unusual design, the Purdonium is carved in the Gothic Oak Style, with a geometric panel on the top and the handle on the fall front is carved with the face of the Green Man with a huge shell...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Oak

17th Century French Gothic Fire Grate
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 17th century French Gothic fireplace grate. The grate is made of wrought iron. It is in a good condition and fully functional.
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Large 17th - 18th Century French Gothic Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 17th - 18th century French andirons - fire dogs made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large 17th 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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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Victorian Gothic Brass Ball and Eagle Claw Motif Fire Companion Set
Located in Southall, GB
A stunning antique Victorian Gothic brass ball eagle claw fire companion set. The superb set is solid brass, with beautiful ball and eagle claw motif. The s...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

Large French Gothic 'Bull's Head' Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large 17th 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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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

17th - 18th Century Gothic Large French Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th - 18th century French 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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Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

An English Stone Firepace in the Gothic Style
Located in London, GB
An English stone fireplace in the Gothic style. The moulded jambs surmounted by frieze with spandrels. Early 20th century. Shelf Width: 1408 mm 55 ⅜" Overall Height:...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Antique French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is gothic. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. They are in a good condition.
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Victorian Gothic Floral Motif Fire Companion Set, 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
A stunning antique Victorian Gothic brass floral motif fire companion set. The superb set is solid brass, with beautiful floral motifs. The spade is engraved with floral design, matc...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large 17th 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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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pair of 15th Century Iron Door Straps from France
Located in Dallas, TX
Known in French as a "penture", this pair of irons date to approximately the late 15th century. They come from a lot of door and shutter hardware that...
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Solid Brass French Architectural Element or Planter Jardinières
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Acquired in Paris France, an architectural element that is solid brass. The piece is very detailed and architectural. A wonderful paperweight or decorative object standing alone... also could hold office supplies...
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20th Century French Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

17th - 18th C. Polished Steel French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th/18th Century English andirons made of polished steel. 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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Steel

Pair of Carved Oak Pedestals
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of turned and carved oak column pedestals. Salvaged from a church in Portsmouth. There are up to three pairs available, please ask for more details. Additional Dimensions: ...
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Early 20th Century English Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Oak, Wood

Large Size Gothic Bronze Calvary Baptist Church Directory West 57th St NYC
Located in New York, NY
Original bronze Calvary Baptist Church directory retrieved from a Gothic style church At 123 West 57th St in NYC. Needs restoration. Please note, thi...
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Early 20th Century American Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Rare 19th Century Swedish Stone and Iron Garden Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare 19th century Swedish stone and iron garden table circa 1860. The manufacture of cannons at the Stavsjo Bruk is well known and that is where the base of this table was made. T...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Iron

16th Century German Gothic Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
16th century German Gothic fireback with a religious theme. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, n...
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16th Century German Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

English 19th Century Stone Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An early to mid 19th century Gothic style English limestone fireplace. Unusual in design, very well proportioned and a substantial piece. The castellated shelf which steps down to sit on a plain frieze with carved ends to meet the roundels carved at the top of the jambs, which are inverted with interior panels with outer mouldings. Areas of this surround with natural fossil and patterning adding to its charm. A superior quality Gothic surround...
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1830s English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

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

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Metal, Iron

French Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 15th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
15th century French Gothic fire grate. Made of beautifully cast iron as well as wrought iron. The total width of the front of the grate is 66.5 cm (2...
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Gothic Cast Bronze Sargent Push Plate Natural Patina Arched Top
Located in New York, NY
Antique heavy cast bronze door plate signed by Sargent. This decorative Gothic push plate has a cathedral design with an arched top and natural patin...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Pair of Tall 19th Century Chapel Doors from Belgium
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in Belgium, circa 1860, this 11 foot tall pair of doors (132.88 inches) were recently salvaged from a Belgian chapel. They can be considered of the Gothic style, which is sometimes referred to as “pointed architecture”, because of the prevalence of pointed arches in buildings. Each door is composed of six vertical planks constructed with mortise and tenon joinery. All planks have been adorned with iron pyramid protuberances, placed in a repeating pattern. The planks and iron retain their white paint, now naturally weathered over the years, perfect for those who appreciate original condition. At over 11 feet tall, these 19th century chapel doors...
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1860s Belgian Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Large Pair of French Brass Andirons, Fire Dogs or Chenets
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large pair of French brass andirons, fire dogs or chenets This is a Large globe shaped pair of Brass Andirons they are decorated with Gothic faces in the centre of the large scrol...
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Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Pair of Very Large Painted Wall Brackets
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A pair of very large painted wall brackets. The brackets are in 5” wide solid wood with old silver blue/grey paint, they are over 1ft high and has are deeply moulded. They do have...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Pine

Mid 20th Century Pair of Weathered Cast Stone Garden Planters
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Mid 20th century pair of weathered cast stone garden planters A good pair of 20th century planters, they are well weathered and have a drainage hole in the centre In good sound c...
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Mid-20th Century Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Antique Pair of 1890s English Chimney Pots Lovely Patina Industrial Planters
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of 1890s English chimney pots with great original patina. I use them as planters as you can see by the picture. I put a terra-cotta saucer on the bottom of each pot and p...
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1890s English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Terracotta

Pair of Antique Carved Stone Sinks (Stoups or Benitiers) from France, Circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
These antique French Gothic style white limestone (Pierre Calcaire) pieces are old holy water vessels (stoups or 'benitiers' in French) are from a small chapel in the Drome departmen...
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Victorian Gothic Fire Companion Set, 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
A stunning antique Victorian Gothic brass fire companion set. The superb set is solid brass, with beautiful motifs and design. The spade is engraved...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Neo-Gothic Style Firegrate
Located in London, GB
A delicate cast iron firegrate in the neo-Gothic taste. The shaped paw feet with four leaf clover motif above. The cast iron back plate with nicely cas...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is gothic. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. They are in a good condition.
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

English Bath Stone Fireplace Mantel in the Gothic Manner
Located in London, GB
A large English Bath stone fireplace in the Gothic style, with arched opening and moulded shelf. Modern. Measures: Shelf Width: 1850 mm 72 ?" Overall ...
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20th Century English Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

17th Century German 'Rural Scene' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, 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.
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17th Century German Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

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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