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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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Style: Gothic
Curious Pair of Andirons in Patinated Bronze and Iron, in the Gothic Style, with
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Curious pair of andirons in patinated bronze and iron, in the Gothic style, with spooky animal heads and dragons Period 19th century Measures: Height 73 cm 62 x 35cm.
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, 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

German Gothic Style 'Religious Theme' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th - 20th Century Gothic style German fireback depicting a religious theme. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The fireback is in a good condition a...
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Early 20th Century German Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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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

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Wrought Iron

Antique Fire Grate / Basket, 17th Century Dutch
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A large, rare and well used Dutch iron fire grate. These amazingly crafted grate are a pleasure to have in you hearth and ae perfect for a real large log fire. We have replaced th...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Copper, Wrought Iron

Pair of English Coalbrookdale Attributed Iron Gothic Revival Garden Benches
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning pair of white English Coalbrookdale foundry attributed cast iron garden benches. Made in the dramatic gothic revival taste featuring a gothic tracery backrest centered by qu...
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20th Century English Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

An Unusual English Antique Coal Box.
Located in London, GB
An unusual English antique coal box. This antique coal box/scuttle is made in steel and dates from around 1900. The coal box is very well made and is ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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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

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

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

Gothic Mantelpiece
Located in Vosselaar, BE
This mantelpiece is a authentic Flemish Gothic fireplace surround from the early 16th century. It is made from a typical sandstone called 'Ba...
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16th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Sandstone

Pair of Gothic Style Fire Tools
Located in Southall, GB
A 19th century set of Gothic Style fire tools handmade with decorative weaved handles. On original gothic stand, complete with fire tongs, shovel, brush and poker.  
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought 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

Element of an Outdoor Carved Woodwork Showing a Salamander from a Normand House
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This carved oak woodwork was probably placed on the facade of the house, close to the roofing framework of a Norman house. The sculptor had depicted the salamender frontview in a sty...
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16th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Oak

Very Large Early 19th Century French Fire Grate Set on Iron Andirons
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Very large early 19th century French fire grate set on iron andirons This is a very large fire grate set on tall bowl Andirons, they are Blacksmith...
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Early 19th Century Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

16th-17th Century German Gothic 'Religious Theme' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
16th-17th century German Gothic fireback with a religious theme. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The con...
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Early 17th Century German Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

19th Century Handwrought Iron Gothic Fireplace Andirons Firedogs
Located in Southall, GB
A large pair of 19th century handwrought iron Gothic fireplace andirons firedogs. This pair are completely wrought by hand out of very thick iron and have a dark black finish, crafte...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French Gothic Wrought Iron Manor House Fire Tool Companion Set
Located in Chillerton, 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

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Wrought Iron

Monumental 16th Century French Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Nashville, TN
17th century monumental sized French Gothic firedogs made of wrought iron.
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Polished Steel Firegrate in the Neo-Gothic Style
Located in London, GB
A polished steel firegrate in the neo-Gothic style. The horseshoe feet surmounted by straight shafts and acorn finials. Decorative cast iron back behind. English, circa 1900. Measu...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

An Early Victorian Carved Stone Fireplace In The Gothic Style
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian carved stone fireplace in the Gothic style. The arched frieze with carved spandrels featuring fruit and foliage. Heavily moul...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

Early 1900 Hand Carved Marble Statue / Sculpture of Mother Mary w. Cross & Book
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful antique and all handcrafted, solid Carrara marble sculpture. This rare work of religious art is entirely hand carved out of white marble. We are not certain, but we feel t...
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Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Carrara Marble, Marble

Gothic Pugin Vintage Faux Marble Painted Large Pedestal Plinth for Marble Bust
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Gothic style vintage Faux marble painted pine pedestal pillar column for displaying antiques. ...
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20th Century English Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Pine

Antique French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French andirons made of cast iron. The style of the andirons is Gothic. They are in a good condition.
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Mid 19th Century Polished Cast Iron Gothic Style Firegrate
Located in London, GB
A substantial mid 19th century polished cast iron Gothic style firegrate, with twisted design to firedogs and centre bar. Width At Front: 895 mm 35 ¼" Width At Back: 510 mm ...
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19th Century Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Beautiful 17th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 17th century French Gothic andirons made of wrought iron. The tops of the andirons have the shape of bull heads, which is characteristic for this type of andirons. In Franc...
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

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

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Metal, Iron

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

Materials

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

Monumental Large Ornate Gothic Black Iron Andirons
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Truly belong in a castle, a pair of palatial, large black iron andirons adorned with curlicues and hooks for hanging cookware.  
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

17th-18th Century French Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th-18th century French Gothic fireplace basket - fire basket made of wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Neo Gothic Steel Firedogs
Located in London, GB
Pair of 19th century (dated 1861) neo-Gothic polished cast iron firedogs, with heraldic masks, horseshoe shaped bases, and orb finial tops. Scrolled backbars. Measures: Height: 690 ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

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

Small Gothic Style Wrought Iron Firegrate
Located in London, GB
A small Gothic style wrought iron firegrate. The turned feet surmounted by shaped front bars and finials. Shaped cast iron fireback behind with scrollwork behind. English, 20th centu...
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20th Century English Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Hob Grate in the Gothic Style
Located in London, GB
A 19th century cast iron hob grate in the Gothic style. The burning area with rosette pattern and cast spandrels below. Decorative wreath motif to back. English, 19th century. Width...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

English Hob Grate with Greek Key to Fret
Located in London, GB
A good quality English hob grate in the Gothic taste. The shaped front area with Greek key fret below. Half polish finish. Width At Front: 770 mm 30 ⅜"...
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18th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Monumental Limestone Cathedral Spires
Located in Baltimore, MD
We are offering two late 19th century monumental limestone finials, rescued from a Baltimore cathedral. Each spire is made up of fifteen individual carved stone blocks. The stones can be dry-stacked or permanently mortared together. Stonework on this scale is only rarely available for sale in the United States. This is a unique opportunity to own a grand garden folly...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

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

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

18th Century Horseshoe Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th Century Horseshoe Andirons, Firedogs, made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Gothic. The condition is good.
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18th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large 18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Gothic. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the and...
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18th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Small Pair of Andirons in the Gothic Style
Located in London, GB
A pair of English polished wrought iron firedogs in the Gothic style. 20th century. (Back bars could be extended if required). Measures: Height: 395 mm 15 ½" Width: 230 mm 9" De...
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20th Century English Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th-18th Century
Located in Amerongen, 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 are in a good condition.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

English Steel Firebasket in the Gothic Manner
Located in London, GB
An English polished cast iron firegrate. The legs and front bars of architectural form sympathetic to the Gothic style throughout, the cast iron back plate...
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18th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

Large English Stone Fireplace in the Gothic Manner
Located in London, GB
A large English stone fireplace in the Gothic manner. The arched frieze with carved spandrels, the jambs with moulding to inside edge. Finished with a light grey, rustic paint effect...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

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

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Steel

English Renaissance Carved Oak Paneled Room
Located in New York, NY
English Renaissance (Tudor-16th Century) oak carved linen fold design paneled room with a mantle, overmantle carving and a Pair of spindle design open doo...
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16th Century British Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Oak

Very Large Pair of Polished Steel Andirons in the Gothic Manner
Located in London, GB
A very large pair of polished steel firedogs in the Gothic manner. The arched feet with scrollwork below, the shafts with dragon's heads and figure, surmounted by mulling top of crow...
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Late 20th Century English Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Steel

Mid 19th Century Gothic Style Antique Steel Firegrate
Located in London, GB
A mid 19th century (circa 1860) Gothic style steel firegrate. The horseshoe shaped dogs with scrolls and foliage surmounted by brass enrichment and knolled shaped finials. The cast f...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

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

Antique Gothic Fire Screen w. Handpainted Earth Angle, Saints and Carved Knights
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning firescreen with a famous earth angle, two famous saint paintings and more. With meaningful 'religious art' from centuries-past being one of our specialities we were amazed, not only to find this rare and marvelous fire screen, but also because of its excellent condition. But then again, we think we see that more often, because true beauty, quality and meaningful antiques radiate something that was already there when it was created. This 'something' commands respect and this is why most people take very good care of very special pieces. Since much of what we know now about Christianity and about monastic life in its various 'forms' was given shape since the life of Christ, but possibly mostly so in Gothic / Medieval times, much of this is expressed in European Gothic Art of the past circa 8 centuries. This rare and beautiful fire screen from the early 1800s, which can also be used as a small room divider or a unique work of (decorative) art, is one of those unique Gothic antiques. The hand-carved knight sculptures are 'fun' and meaningful at the same time, because one of them looks a little desperate and the other looks more at piece and in prayer. The hand-carved winged angel in the middle/ on top seems to be overlooking this 'Gesamtkunstwerk'. What makes this antique really stand out and what also makes it complete are the three hand-painted panels inside this screen. Each of the figures portrayed here have dedicated their lifes to doing good, giving love and hope and thus healing people. In the centre is a glorious painting (in medieval style) of Earth Angel St. Raphael and the boy Tobias. The lady Saint on the right, we feel, is Elizabeth of Hungary (1207-1231) and the Saint on the left, we feel, is either Francis de Sales...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Oak, Paint

16th-17th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, 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

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Iron

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

Medieval Architectural Fragment Cornice, Corbel
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A fragment of a sandstone corbel with flat upper face, moulded transverse ledge and two protruding lobes with reserved trefoil detailing. The lower edge has fine dentiled carving and...
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15th Century and Earlier British Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Sandstone

16th Century German Gothic Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
16th century German Gothic fireback from the early days of casting firebacks. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upo...
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16th Century German Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

18th-19th Century French Gothic Style Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French Gothic style andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons have a natural brown patina. Upon request they can be made black / pewter. The condition is good. ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Gothic Style Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large 19th century French Gothic style andirons. The andirons are made of wrought iron. They have spit hooks to grill food. The condition is good.  
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Mid-19th Century French Wrought Iron Andirons with Bowls
Located in Dallas, TX
Forged in France, circa 1860, the antique andirons stand on three legs with hooks to hold decorative bar across. They feature a cupped, round shaped top; called a "Landiers" in Frenc...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought 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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