Gothic Revival Furniture
Gothic Revival Style
The Gothic Revival movement (also called Victorian Gothic or Neo-Gothic) emerged in Britain in the 1740s, and reached its height in the late-19th century. Gothic Revival furniture's characteristics include such decorative flourishes as pointed arches, floral details, finials, heraldic motifs and linenfold carving.
The movement was rooted in religious and social conservatism. Gothic Revival's proponents, who included Charles Barry and A.W.N. Pugin, the architects of London’s Houses of Parliament (designed in 1840), believed that the art and architecture of the Middle Ages were authentically spiritual and inherently moral.
In the United States, the Gothic Revival movement shaped both public buildings and private houses. Numerous American schools were built in the early-19th century in a style now called Collegiate Gothic. Many builders and craftsmen were inspired by Andrew Jackson Downing’s widely read 1850 book Architecture for Country Houses, which posited that a family’s home should exemplify their values — and that the Gothic Revival style was particularly well-suited to scholars and clergymen. Furniture with detailing that mirrored that of Gothic Revival buildings appeared in the same period. Such pieces typically feature dark, intricately carved wood, and upholstery in velvet or leather.
Much like the castles or cathedrals that inspired them, Gothic Revival chairs, bookcases and beds make a bold design statement. And while you probably don’t have to cross a moat or raise a portcullis to get through your front door, a Gothic Revival piece will declare that your home is indeed your castle.
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Style: Gothic Revival
Antique Medieval Gothic Style, Oak Hanging Wall Cabinet with Church Windows
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare gothic revival wall cabinet with carved church-window doors
France or Northern Europe, late 19th century.
This exceptional and highly decorative Gothic Revival wall cabinet dat...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Shape Arts & Crafts era, Gothic Revival Style Pendant Light w Dome Top
Located in Lisse, NL
Gothic Revival Pendant Light with Dome Top, ca. 1920.
This beautiful antique brass pendant light has such a calm and timeless presence. The comb...
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Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Life-Size Hand-Carved Church Sculpture of Jesus Christ, Sacred Heart
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning wooden Holy Heart of Christ statue.
An exceptional and deeply moving life-size hand-carved wooden sculpture of Jesus Christ, depicting the Sacred Heart. This monumental chu...
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Late 19th Century Neo Gothic Gilded Metal Saint Statue
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful gilded metal saint statue with beautiful expression.
France, circa 1880-1900.
Weathered. Measurements include the wooden base.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Metal
$296 Sale Price
50% Off
French 19th Century Neo Gothic Marble finial
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful small architectural fragment.
White marble finial in Gothic style.
France circa 1850. weathered.
Measurements include the wooden base.
Category
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Marble
$477 Sale Price
31% Off
19th Century Italian Hand Carved Giltwood Gothic Style Ornament/ Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful handcarved giltwood gothic style ornament that once adorned a chapel or a church.
Italy, circa 1850. Weathered and small losses. Measurement includes the wooden base.
H:31,...
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19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wood
$272 Sale Price
52% Off
Pair of Heavy 19thC Gothic Revival Brass Altar Candlesticks
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Heavy 19thC Gothic Revival Brass Altar Candlesticks converted to table lamps - Attributed to Jones and Willis Birmingham - 18" diam x 34"h - The lampshade(s) are newly handma...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French Gothic Bench Settee Oak Arches Linen Fold Lift Top Seat c. 1900
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique French Oak GOTHIC REVIVAL Bench, Settee or Church Pew with Lift-Top Seat for Storage~~HIGHLY CARVED ~~c.
1900
Spectacular design elements featuring linen...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique Gothic Medieval Wrought Iron & Cathedral Glass, Porch or Hallway Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare hand-crafted architectural lantern, early 1900.
This is one of those lanterns that immediately stands out. A hand-crafted architectural pendant from the 1910-20, with a presenc...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Metal
Gothic Revival Wrought Iron and Tile Plant Stand Pedestal Side Table 1920/60's
Located in New York, NY
Stunning wrought iron and tile plant stand, pedestal, drink stand, having a well executed metal work base, with a graphic geometric black and white...
Category
20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Gothic Revival Picture Frame in Nickel-Plated Iron with Lion Heads, circa 1870
Located in Vienna, AT
Striking Gothic Revival picture frame crafted from nickel-plated iron, featuring pronounced lion head motifs at the corners. The design reflects the 19th-century fascination with med...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Iron, Nickel
Antique Hand Carved Gothic Revival Oak Church Lectern Desk w. Bible Compartment
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality crafted and incredibly durable Gothic church lectern.
This practical size lectern is remarkably well crafted and the design and patina are ...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
Impressive Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Door Complete with Wall Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning Gothic architectural door with strong iron hardware in original frame.
This striking and all hand carved door was originally probably part of a church or monastery and the ...
Category
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique & Large Size Gothic Revival Wrought Iron & Transparent Glass Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning, top quality made antique pendant in the Gothic style.
If you are a collector of rare and ancient looking Gothic antiques then this large size and possibly one of a kind pendant could be flying your way soon. With antique light fixtures as one of our specialities, we know how rare Gothic lanterns are and to have found one of this age, size, beauty and quality more than made our day. Also, because this all hand-crafted specimen is, except for the glass, completely original and in superb condition. What makes this stylishly blackened specimen stand out from the other Gothic lights that we have sold over the years, is the thickness of the forged wrought iron parts and its relatively clean-lined design. The forged iron is thick and strong and that too is why this large lantern light...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Antique Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand / Church Book Stand w IHS Symbols
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique bible table stand with hand carved cross and open IHS symbols in Gothic quatrefoil in the sides.
This beautifully and fine quality hand-carved Gothic bible stand dates from...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of 18 Gothic Architectural Prints ( Scotland ) After Robert Billings. 1848
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Glorious set of 18 prints of Gothic Architecture in Scotland
Steel engravings. After R.W. Billings
Published by William Blackwood & Sons, Edinburgh. Dated 1848
Unframed.
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1840s Scottish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Paper
Circa 1870s English Gothic Revival Writing Slope Desk Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1870s English Gothic Revival writing slope desk box. A letter box is flanked by the original brass collared & hinged inkwells in brass surrounds (the hinges now a bit loose fro...
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1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass
Spanish Drinks Table Gueridon with Handle , Wrought Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Martini Table // Gueridon // Side Table // End Table // Drink Table
Elegant hand-hammered iron drinks end table or pedestal table standing on a tripod base with handle on the top. S...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
19th Century Bronze Letter Rack - Gothic Revival
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Elegant French bronze letter rack, late 19th century. The openwork design features intricate Gothic Revival motifs with stylized foliage, quatrefoils, and decorative details, complem...
Category
1890s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Gothic Revival Oak High Back Hall Bench, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Gothic Revival high back hall bench.
Striking Dutch design from the 1900s.
Solid oak frame with original hand-carved elements in the back and the sides!
Un...
Category
Early 1900s Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
$2,178 Sale Price
20% Off
Architectural Gothic Revival Oak Wall Cabinet with Heraldic Carving
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and top quality carved Gothic cabinet from the late 1800s.
An exceptionally refined wall-mounted cabinet in richly patinated oak, executed in a late 19th-century Gothic Rev...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French Gothic Renaissance Prie Dieu Prayer Kneeler Prayer Bench 19thC
Located in Tyler, TX
Antique French Oak Gothic "Prie Dieu" Prayer Bench Kneeler ~~c. 1880s-1890s
Beautifully carved with tracery and Gothic elements
Flat top inscribed "Sancta Maria Sancte Leo Orate p...
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1880s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
Rare large early 19th century hand carved Neo-Gothic cupboard in oak
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 19th Century / cupboard / oak / Neo-gothic / Antique
Flamboyant gothic style cupboard with 4 doors, handcrafted in Belgium. We found this exceptional piece in the Belgian...
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16th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Vintage Oak & Wrought Iron Buffet Neogothic Style Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
French oak sideboard buffet in the neogothic style.
From South of France with colunms in the Dudouyt style and geometrical motifs.
Goes very well with Spanish style décor...
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1960s French Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
$2,681 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Gothic Cathedral Vestry Altar Wine Cabinet Bar Carved Oak 115" T
Located in Tyler, TX
STUNNING ONE-OF-A-KIND Historic Antique French Oak Gothic Sacristy Vestry Altar Wine Cabinet Bar Buffet Bookcase~~Highly Carved~~c. 1860s
In 18th and 19th century Europe, s...
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1860s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique Hand Carved Gothic Church Panel of Feeding Pelican as Symbol of Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning religious wall panel in thick relief with strong hook for easy mounting.
For the collectors of stunning antique church relics we are also offering this marvelously hand carved pelican sculpture for wall mounting. The character ascribed to the pelican in this context is nearly as fabulous as that of the phœnix. From a clumsy, gluttonous, piscivorous water-bird, it was by the growth of legends transformed into a mystic emblem of Christ, whom Dante terms "Nostro Pelicano". St. Hieronymus gives the story of the pelican restoring its young ones destroyed by serpents as an illustration of the destruction of man by the old Serpent, and his salvation by the blood of Christ. The pelican in Christian art is an emblem of Jesus Christ, by "whose blood we are healed" and it is also a symbol of charity. Many early painters and carvers mistakenly represented it more similar to an eagle (much like in this antique church relic), and not as a natural pelican which is why most people today still are a bit confused at first when this stunning hand carved, symbolic bird is called a pelican.
This striking and all hand carved, symbolic panel was originally part of a church or monastery communion rail...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Practical Gothic Revival Carved Two Door Dry Bar Cabinet / Bookcase w. Iron Lock
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and practical bookcase or drinks cabinet.
This beautifully designed and all hand carved, tiger oak cabinet from circa 1910 is in amazing condition. It comes with top qualit...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair English Coalbrookdale Style Iron Gothic Garden Benches
Located in Rio Vista, CA
English Coalbrookdale foundry attributed cast iron garden benches. Made in the Gothic Revival English taste featuring Gothic tracery backrest centered by quatrefoil designs. The grac...
Category
20th Century English Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Iron
Neo-Gothic Religious Triptych of “Mary of Perpetual Help”
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1890 / Religious Triptych / wood, paper, glass / Neo-Gothic / Antique
very old framed icon print under glass, patina
handgeschilderde panelen op de zijkant
Fabulous Late ...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
French Chestnut & Wrought Iron Buffet Neogothic Style Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French chestnut sideboard buffet in the neogothic style.
Turned legs gothic and geometrical motifs.
One drawer and two doors, wrought iron handles and locksmith.
Good antique conditi...
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1880s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Chestnut
$2,168 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Wall Cartel Clock with Griffin Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and perfect running Gothic architectural design bronze wall clock, from circa 1880.
If you like rare antiques in general and one of a kind clocks in particular then this handcrafted specimen for wall mounting could be the perfect addition to your collection or Gothic (inspired) interior. This fine quality antique...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Carved Oak Gothic Art Round Panel of Feeding Pelican as Symbol of Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
All hand carved, quality workmanship and symbolic wall panel in thick relief with high border.
The character ascribed to the pelican in this context is nearly as fabulous as that of...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique Bronze Gothic Sanctuary Lamp / Church Pendant with Gargoyle Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning 19th century Gothic art pendant with three gargoyle sculptures.
This late 1800s church relic truly has an aura of religiousness about it...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Wrought and Cast Iron Illuminated Neo-Gothic Overdoor
Located in Hastings, GB
One of the most outstanding pieces of ironwork we have ever seen, truly a one off spectacular mid-19th century iron overdoor, sourced from a Scottish estate this bespoke overdoor exp...
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Mid-19th Century Scottish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Midcentury Coat Rack Hat Oak Stand Gothic Style with Mirrors Mid 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French 19th mid-century coat and hat rack hall stand
Carved oak in the gothic style and mirrors.
This type of furniture was placed near the front door and was used to prepare for goi...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,635 Sale Price
32% Off
John Pollard Seddon A pair of Gothic Revival oak dining chairs. 4 more available
Located in London, GB
John Pollard Seddon (1827-1906), a pair of Gothic Revival oak dining chairs.
These upholstered dining chairs are the side chairs en s...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
Gothic Talon, Rooster Claw Chamber Candlesticks, Early 20th Century
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of wrought iron candlesticks featuring talon claw bases, glazed ceramic baluster shaped centrepieces and detailed Gothic handles. They are of European origin, presumably France.
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Gothic Sacristy Vestry Altar Wine Cabinet Bar Catholic Carved Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Exceptionally carved antique French oak Gothic sacristy vestry altar wine cabinet~~c. 1870s-1880s
In 18th and 19th century Europe, sacristy or vestment cabinets...
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1880s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
19th Century Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Casteren, NL
This impressive chandelier is a fine example of 19th-century French wrought iron craftsmanship. Entirely made of steel, it features six elegantly twisted arms ending in drip pans wit...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
$2,662 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Large Hand Carved Oak Gothic Art Panel, Depicting Christ and 12 Apostles
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and unique 'sermon on the mount' wall plaque with Jesus and the apostles carved in high relief.
This large size work of religious art dep...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
Rare Diamond Shape, Gothic Style Chandelier, Carved Theatrical Mask Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and meaningful Gothic Revival pendant with hand carved and hand painted masks.
For the collectors of rare and quality crafted light fixtures, we also have this striking and meaningful 8 light, Gothic style fixture. This work of Gothic lighting art is decorated with two angelic and two slightly demonic masks opposite each other. In our view the artist who created this fixture is 'painting a picture' about the good and the bad, that is in everyone. Because of the meaning of light in Gothic and religious art, we feel it is no coincidence that a light fixture was the basis of bringing his message across. The design of this wooden fixture combined with the expressive and colorful mask...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Stunning Antique Gothic Revival Hand Carved Elm Wood Blanket Chest / Trunk 1750
Located in Lisse, NL
Great looking and patina antique Gothic trunk, made of solid elmwood.
This impressive looking and practical size chest shows a number of deep and...
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Early 18th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Bench Settee Gothic Oak Tracery Lift Top Seat Storage Trunk 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique French Oak GOTHIC REVIVAL Bench or Settee with Lift-Top Seat for Storage~~HIGHLY CARVED ~~c.
1880s
Spectacular design elements featuring tracery, linen ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
Impressive Large Size and Deeply Carved Oak Gothic Church Wall Bracket / Corbel
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique large Gothic Revival wall bracket with carved acanthus leafs
This handcrafted and hand-carved, Gothic Revival wall bracket is one of the largest we ever had the pleasure of offering. Together with the natural flowing and deeply carved, acanthus leafs and the Gothic rosettes around the upper rim it also has the most wonderful organic shape. The sheer size of this church relic, its striking design and its ancient patina makes it an absolute joy to own and look at. This is a great bracket for displaying a large saint statue...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
Gothic Revival Cast Iron Gate with Both Side Railings and Geometric Decoration
Located in London, GB
George Smith and Co. The Sun Foundry, Glasgow, attributed. A Gothic Revival cast iron gate with both side railings in the style of Dr C Dresser with all-over Geometric decoration. Re...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Iron
Gothic Bobbin Antique Bed
Located in New York, NY
A striking Gothic-style antique bed, featuring intricately bobbin-turned posts and stretchers, dating to the 19th century. This beautifully crafted piece captures the romanticism and...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Carved Solid Mahogany Bishops Cathedral Throne Chair
Located in West Chester, PA
19th Century Solid Mahogany Gothic Cathedral Chair.
"En Memoriam M.M." carved on front below the quatrefoil design.
Carved date on back panel Sept. 16th 1891.
Brand new custom uphols...
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1890s American Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pugin Style Large Gothic Revival Oak & Burr Oak Bookcase with Corinthian Columns
Located in London, GB
In the style of A W N Pugin probably made by Gillows.
A large cavernous good quality Gothic Revival oak and burr oak bookcase.
The upper section with subtle carved floral details and...
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1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique Hand Carved Gothic Revival Church Wall Bracket / Saint Statue Console
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size, partially gilt and great looking Gothic Revival bracket for displaying a Saint statue.
This Gothic console for wall mounting da...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Dragon Andirons or Firedogs / Fireplace Tools
Located in Lisse, NL
Imagine these in your fireplace with the flames burning on all sides.
These beautifully and all handcrafted, large and fire-gilt bronze andirons are made to stand in your fireplace ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron, Iron
Antique Walnut Gothic Revival Scalloped Parlor Pedestal Center Table Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian Gothic Revival style pedestal table. Made of walnut featuring scalloped form with turned supports, trophy shaped drop finials and pedestal base.
Dimensions:
24"d ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$770 Sale Price
30% Off
Gilt Bronze Gothic Revival Table Clock w. Earth Angel Sculpture by Devaulx Paris
By devaulx
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and wonderful antique clock from the early 1800s. Marked: S. Devaulx, Paris.
Having an impressive, stylish and sizable antique clock like this gracing your mantel piece or sid...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Neogothic Wrought Iron Samuel Yellin Attributed Gargoyle Coat / Hat Rack
By Samuel Yellin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Gothic Revival coat rack.
In the form of a two-legged gargoyle with an elongated neck holding a wooden support and mounted to the wall with a shaped bracket.
In...
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Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Neo-gothic cabinet in oak with rich decorations and hidden storage, France, 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / cabinet / oak / neo-gothic / antique
Oak neo-gothic cabinet/ highboard with 2 doors and 2 large drawers with beautiful original brass hardware, hand crafted in Franc...
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1850s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
Neo-Gothic Oak Church Spire - Antique Architectural Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved wooden Gothic spire, likely an architectural fragment from an ecclesiastical context. Rising from a square base, the structure tapers vertically into a slender spire, emphasiz...
Category
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak, Paint
Fine 19th Century French Neo-Gothic Gilt Metal Cathedral Church Reliquary Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning pair of very fine quality French Neo-Gothic gilt metal church reliquaries. circa 1860s
Most impressive objets d’art, born in France in the second half of the 19th century, most likely Parisian gilded bronze and brass ormolu work, exceptionally executed sculptural form, the exquisitely detailed architectural cathedral shaped case having a removable pointed steeple roof with cross finial, opening to relic display case surrounded on all sides by original glazed glass panes, stepped base, rising on disc feet. Signed, stamped by maker / bronzier "BC" (unknown) model "5096" and other faint marks to lid interiors.
Additional photos available upon request
Dimensions: (approx)
14.75" High, 6.75" Wide, 6.75" Deep; 13.25 lbs total
History:
A reliquary (also referred to as a shrine, by the French term châsse or monstrance) is a container for important religious relics.
The earliest reliquaries were essentially boxes, either simply box-shaped or based on an architectural design, taking the form of a model of a church with a pitched roof. These latter are known by the French term chasse, and typical examples from the 12th to 14th century have wooden frameworks with gilt-copper plaques nailed on, decorated in champlevé enamel. Limoges was the largest production centre; NB the English usage differs from that of the French châsse, which denotes large size rather than shape.
Relics of the True Cross became very popular from the 9th century onward and were housed in magnificent gold and silver cross-shaped reliquaries decorated with enamels and precious stones. From about the end of the 10th century, reliquaries in the shape of the relics they housed also became popular; hence, for instance, the skull of Pope Alexander I was housed in a head-shaped reliquary. Similarly, the bones of saints were often housed in reliquaries that recalled the shape of the original body part, such as an arm or a foot.
A philatory is a transparent reliquary designed to contain and exhibit the bones and relics of saints. This style of reliquary has a viewing portal to view the relic inside. The feretrum was a medieval form of reliquary or shrine containing the sacred effigies and relics of a saint.
During the later Middle Ages, the monstrance form, primarily used for consecrated hosts, was sometimes used for reliquaries. These housed the relic in a rock crystal, or glass capsule mounted on a column above a base, enabling the relic to be displayed to the faithful. Reliquaries in the form of large pieces of metalwork jewellery also appeared around this time, housing tiny relics such as pieces of the Holy Thorn, notably the Holy Thorn Reliquary now in the British Museum.
Condition:
Superb museum quality examples, in excellent original unrestored antique condition with beautifully aged patina. Wear consistent with age and use. Heavily patinated - scattered oxidation. Overall wonderful examples.
Typically reliquaries were not sold in pairs, so to find a matching pair such as this is exceptionally rare.
Worldwide shipping available
Local pickup available near Dallas, Texas
Additional:
We here at Lynx Hollow Antiques love religious antiques, from Christian tabernacles, Catholic altarpiece, life-size Buddhist temple sculptures, Hindu votive offerings, 16th century Islamic mosque architectural salvaged windows...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
19th century Flemish oak and stain glass cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Flemish oak and stain glass cabinet circa 1890.
Narrow Flemish cabinet comprising of 2 sections, which rarely comes with its original stained glass panel in the top sec...
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Stained Glass, Oak
Early English Marsh Jones Gribb & Co Jacobean Maple & Zebra Wood Bar Cabinet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early English bench made cabinet by Marsh, Jones, Cribb & Combany. It would make a great bar and does have two glass shelves. This manufacturer has been in business since...
Category
Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass
Monastic Oak Buffet with Tracery Relief, French Provinces, Late 19th Century
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
With its time-softened silhouette and storied patina, this French provincial buffet carries the imprint of centuries—an object whose presence conjures both vernacular memory and scul...
Category
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Ecclesiastical Iron & Bronze Altar Rail
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and magnificent architectural ecclesiastical iron and bronze altar railing. Created in France in the 19th century, commissioned for a Victorian er...
Category
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Iron
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Canton Chinese Bowl
Cardinal Sculpture
Carrera Marble Dining Table
Carved Boar
Cast Grape Vine
Ceramic Cheetah
Ceramic Giraffe
Ceramic Pagoda
Ceramic Spanish Jug