Gothic Building and Garden Elements
GOTHIC STYLE
The Gothic Revival movement (also called Victorian Gothic or Neo-Gothic) emerged in Britain in the 1740s, and reached its height in the late-19th century. The style is characterized by such decorative flourishes as pointed arches, floral details, finials, heraldic motifs and linenfold carving. The movement was rooted in religious and social conservatism. Its proponents, who included Charles Barry and A.W.N. Pugin, the architects of London’s Houses of Parliament (designed in 1840), believed that the art and architecture of the Middle Ages were authentically spiritual and inherently moral.
In the United States, the Gothic Revival movement shaped both public buildings and private houses. Numerous American schools were built in the early-19th century in a style now called Collegiate Gothic. Many builders and craftsmen were inspired by Andrew Jackson Downing’s widely read 1850 book Architecture for Country Houses, which posited that a family’s home should exemplify their values — and that the Gothic Revival style was particularly well-suited to scholars and clergymen. Furniture with detailing that mirrored that of Gothic Revival buildings appeared in the same period. Such pieces typically feature dark, intricately carved wood, and upholstery in velvet or leather.
Much like the castle or cathedral that inspired it, a Gothic Revival chair makes a bold design statement. And while you probably don’t have to cross a moat or raise a portcullis to get through your front door, a Gothic Revival piece might make a statement that your home is indeed your castle.
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Style: Gothic
Antique French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Soest, 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
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th century, French Gothic style fire dogs made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks. They are in a good condition.
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18th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
16th-17th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
Impressive 16th-17th century French Gothic andirons made of cast iron. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food and cups to keep drinks warm. The andirons are therefore also called...
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Early 17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
17th-18th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
17th-18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is gothic. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. They have a natural brown patina. Upon reques...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Gothic Arts & Crafts Renaissance Cast Metal Fireplace Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Gothic Arts & Crafts Renaissance Cast Metal Fireplace Andirons - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 18" H x10" W x 19" D.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
17th-18th Century Large Gothic Style Firedogs or Andirons
Located in Soest, NL
17th-18th century, French Gothic style fire dogs made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France.
The condit...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large 17th Century French Andirons, Cupdogs
Located in Soest, NL
17th century andirons made of cast iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the main cooking equipment in the house. T...
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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
Antique 19th century Jacobean Carved Oak Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique 19th century Jacobean style carved oak fireplace. Dating to circa 1850, this English fireplace is elaborately carved and ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Oak
Period Gothic Oak Trunk or Chest Façade from Picardie France, circa 1550
Located in Dallas, TX
Often when centuries-old trunks did not survive the passage of time, 19th-century menuisiers (French woodworkers) would salvage the surviving wood and carve new furniture such as desks and similar trunks. The facade was typically the most ornate section of these antique trunks, making intact frontages highly valued antiques. Hand-carved from oak in Picardie, France, circa 1550, this period Gothic architectural is a beautiful example of an antique trunk facade that was not incorporated into a more recent furnishing. Picardie is a former administrative region in northern France that is home to many Gothic cathedrals. The Amiens Cathedral (mid-13th century) is the largest standing cathedral in Europe and is truly a masterpiece of Gothic architecture.
Our trunk frontage has five vertically oriented inset panels embellished with various forms of Gothic tracery, including high-arching niches...
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16th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron
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
Ecclesiastical Style Antique Arched Oak Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This enchanting antique arched door reminds one of an ancient castle or English church. Beautifully weathered by the ages and embellished with elaborate metal strap hinges, it dates from the mid 19th century and features vertical plank construction to the front with an original handle and ledged and braced construction to the back. With its aged, timeworn look, this old arched oak door...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Oak
Large Unglazed Gothic Antique Arched Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Standing at almost 3m tall, this huge unglazed antique gothic door dates from the early 19th century. Purportedly, it was taken from Rugby School i...
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Early 19th Century Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pine
Large Gothic Lion’s Mask Iron Door Knocker This is a superb door knocker
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Gothic Lion’s Mask Iron Door Knocker
This is a superb door knocker, the handsome Lion’s Head is at the centre and the heavy outer ring lifts and lands on the striking plate...
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Mid-20th Century Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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
Materials
Iron
16th Century Late Gothic Limestone Gargoyle
Located in Richmond, VA
A late Gothic limestone gargoyle water spout. Original iron bracket in central gutter. Stunning hairline cracking in stone due to old age. Perfect o...
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Mid 20th Century Pair of Weathered Cast Stone Garden Planters
Located in Godshill, 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
Materials
Stone
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
Materials
Stone
Antique Gothic Spanish Renaissance Hammered Iron Scrolling Fireplace Screen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Gothic Spanish Renaissance Style Hammered Iron Scrolling Fireplace Screen. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 31.5" H x 39" W x 9" D.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French andirons made of cast iron. The style of the andirons is Gothic. They are in a good condition.
Category
17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Gothic Hand Carved Stone Surround Architectural Element Wall Mount Fountain Idea
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gothic Hand Carved Stone Surround Architectural Element Wall Mount Fountain Idea . A Beautiful and Rare Gothic 15th Century Carved Stone Window Sur...
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
17th c. Square Gothic Fire Grate
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Wrought iron Gothic fire grate, gorgeous patina.
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18th Century and Earlier Dutch Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
15th Century French Fireplace Mantel
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A monumental 15th century sandstone Gothic fireplace mantel. Finely sculpted with a moulded beam and column supports.
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Sandstone
Antique Arched Church Window 20" x 46"
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th Century gothic style window with leaded design. Slight arch at the top of the window. This window comes from a church and has geometric designs with textured clear glass.
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Early 20th Century Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass
A Pair of 17th Century Oak Wall Brackets These are good pieces of carved oak
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of 17th Century Oak Wall Brackets
These are good pieces of carved oak, original they were a pair however one of them has been trimmed down but you cans see they they are the ...
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17th Century Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Oak
Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons, French, 18th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice pair of andiron is made of wrought Iron. This is a French work. Circa 18th Century.
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1780s French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Forged Wrought Iron Andirons, French, 19th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rack and pinions andirons are made of forged wrought iron. They are French, from 19th century.
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1880s French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Gothic Style Free Standing Tall Fire Basket, Grate for Inglenook
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Gothic style free standing tall fire basket, Grate for Inglenook
This is a Quirky and decorative piece, it is blacksmith made with 2 large Ornamental Dragon’s Heads at each side,...
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Early 20th Century Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
1890 Arched Wooden Gothic Church Window Frame
Located in Surrey, BC
Wooden arched church window retaining old white paint with great balanced details.
Salvaged from an old church in Montreal.
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Late 19th Century Canadian Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Softwood
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
Arts and Crafts Folding Fire Guard, Spark Screen
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Folding Fire Guard, Spark Screen
The Fire guard is a stylish good quality piece with a “fleurs des lys decoration” at the centre
It has the added advantage that it ...
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1920s Vintage Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Edging Setts, Circular Fountain, Parterre Herb Garden Fire Pit
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Edging Setts, Circular Fountain, Parterre Herb Garden Fire Pit
A real rarity, decorative Edging Setts forming a circle, there are 7 each of the curved and of the shell pieces
The se...
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Mid-20th Century Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Victorian Gothic Carved Oak Green Man Coal or Log Box
Located in Godshill, 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
Materials
Oak
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 ...
Category
17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Limestone
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Oak
Vintage French Gothic Wrought Iron Five-Piece Fireplace Tool Set on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique fireplace tool set next to your mantel. Crafted circa 2000, the Gothic style "Serviteur" sits on four curved leg...
Category
Early 2000s American Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century Set of Double Castle Door Hinges A rare find
Located in Godshill, 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
Materials
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.
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Gothic Columns - Italy, 14th-15th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Rare pair of Gothic Columns - Olivetani
Marble
Italy, 14th - 15th century
Heraldic shields on the capitals of the Order of the Olivetani
H 220 et 225 cm x W 25 x D 25 cm
H 86 2/3 & 8...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Blacksmith Made Iron Game Hanger, Kitchen Utensil or Pot Hanger
Located in Godshill, 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...
Category
1920s Vintage Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
XIII Century Italian Granite Fountain Mouth
Located in Encinitas, CA
Italian antique fountain spout carved from a solid granite block from the 13th century with a zoomorphic appearance in the shape of a fish's head.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Granite
Gothic Style Limestone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A carved limestone fireplace in the English Gothic style. The diamond shaped frieze with shields and Tudor roses with moulded jambs. Moulded shelf above. A copy of an earlier piece.
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21st Century and Contemporary English Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Large Pair of French Brass Andirons, Fire Dogs or Chenets
Located in Godshill, 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
Materials
Brass
French Gothic Wrought Iron Manor House Fire Tool Companion Set
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Gothic wrought iron manor house fire tool companion set
The stand is very large and heavy, it dates from the early 19th century and comes from a Brittany Manor House
Thi...
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Early 19th Century Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Carved Oak Gothic Wall Bracket Shelf
Located in Godshill, 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
Materials
Oak
Antique Gothic Style Hob Grate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A Victorian era Gothic style hob grate dating from circa 1830 and unusually decorated with castellations and quatrefoils. Finished in black graphite polish, this antique cast iron hob grate...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron
French Carved Oak Gothic Style Overdoor, Circa 1910
Located in Dallas, TX
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The depth of the motifs on this Goth-style French overdoor is quite amazing. Hand-carved circa 1910, the architectural has a beige hue, with areas of ...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Oak
A Superb Set of Arts and Crafts Gothic Fireside Tools
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Superb Set of Arts and Crafts Gothic Fireside Tools
This is a long handled set on its own pair of matching andirons, there is a shovel, tongs, and poker, the handles have a gothic...
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1880s Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
English Stone Fireplace Mantel in the Gothic Style
Located in London, GB
An English stone fireplace in the Gothic style. The frieze with moulding detail to ends surmounted by imposing shelf, early 20th century, possibly earlier.
Measures:
Shelf Width: 1...
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Early 20th Century English Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
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
Materials
Wrought Iron, Bronze
17th Century German 'Lot and Daughters' Stove Plate / Backsplash, Gothic Period
Located in Soest, NL
Gothic Period German stove plate depicting Lot and his daughters.
The stove plate is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it ...
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17th Century German Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Large 19th Century Inglenook Fire Grate on Andirons
Located in Godshill, 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
Large & Imposing English Antique Polished Steel Firegrate
Located in London, GB
A large and imposing 19th century English polished steel firegrate with a Gothic influence. The turned cylindrical feet surmounted by elegant ball finials with teardrop tops, large b...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Antique French Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th - 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Late 17th or early 18th century French Gothic period fire grate. Hand forged of wrought iron. The condition of the basket is good.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century English Carved Limestone Fireplace in the Gothic Taste
Located in London, GB
A 19th century English carved limestone fireplace, with the initials 'AB' and the date 1855 carved to the centre of the frieze, jambs carved with bellflowers and ears of wheat, surmo...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Fireplace Tools Stand in Gilt Iron with Dragon Motif, Spain 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish hand forged iron four-piece fireplace tools set stand with scrolls ornamentation, dragon motif and gilt patinated finish. Spain, 1940s.
This sculptural tools set hangs on a t...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Petite Polished Cast Iron Fire Basket
Located in London, GB
A decorative cast iron fire grate. The legs with beading, foliage, and fruit throughout, surmounted by flamed finals. Plain iron back behind. Modern.
Sizes:
Width at front 555 mm...
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Late 20th Century Gothic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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.