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Gothic Revival Decorative Boxes

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
Stunning Late 1800s Gothic Revival Walnut & Brass Tea Caddy Box W. Great Patina
Stunning Late 1800s Gothic Revival Walnut & Brass Tea Caddy Box W. Great Patina

Stunning Late 1800s Gothic Revival Walnut & Brass Tea Caddy Box W. Great Patina

Located in Lisse, NL

A very pleasing, late 19th century, double compartment tea caddy. This marvellous and rare tea caddy is in very good condition and the burl walnut has a truly warm, deep and rich pa...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Boxes

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Bronze, Brass

English Gothic Revival Style Oak Letter Box
English Gothic Revival Style Oak Letter Box

English Gothic Revival Style Oak Letter Box

Located in Queens, NY

English Gothic Revival-style (1st Quarter 20th Century) oak letter box with tracery carved sides and top

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20th Century British Gothic Revival Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

Antique Gothic Revival Style Lidded Tobacco Pot 19th Century
Antique Gothic Revival Style Lidded Tobacco Pot 19th Century

Antique Gothic Revival Style Lidded Tobacco Pot 19th Century

Located in Meer, VAN

Antique Gothic Revival Lidded Tobacco Pot 19th Century. This is a wonderful and very decorative antique tobacco pot or lidded pot, made in the late 19th century in a very distinct g...

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Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pottery

Pressed Raised Brass Pub/Tavern Scene Firewood Kindling Storage Box on Stand
Pressed Raised Brass Pub/Tavern Scene Firewood Kindling Storage Box on Stand

Pressed Raised Brass Pub/Tavern Scene Firewood Kindling Storage Box on Stand

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

Here is a decorative and functional pressed brass lift lid box with a zinc liner and an added handmade iron base. The top and front have impressed scenes depicting a group who appear...

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Mid-20th Century English Gothic Revival Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Gothic Revival 19th Century Mahogany Despatch Box Pugin
Antique Gothic Revival 19th Century Mahogany Despatch Box Pugin

Antique Gothic Revival 19th Century Mahogany Despatch Box Pugin

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique Gothic revival 19th Century mahogany despatch box. Possibly built to the Pugin design and one of those issued to an MP at the Houses of parliament...

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19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Antique Two Tiered Jewelry Casket or Box with Inaid Stones & Porcelain Panels
Antique Two Tiered Jewelry Casket or Box with Inaid Stones & Porcelain Panels

Antique Two Tiered Jewelry Casket or Box with Inaid Stones & Porcelain Panels

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique and elaborate wooden jewelry casket or box is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Austria in approximately 1880 in a Gothic Revival style. The box has two tiers ...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Boxes

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Stone

Rare Antique English Hand Carved Burr Walnut Monogrammed Box, Satin-Lined
Rare Antique English Hand Carved Burr Walnut Monogrammed Box, Satin-Lined

Rare Antique English Hand Carved Burr Walnut Monogrammed Box, Satin-Lined

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

A very Fine Antique English Hand Carved solid highly figured walnut hinged box with unusual "one-off" carved in relief monogram. This box is satin-lined and tufted likely to be used...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Boxes

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Satin, Walnut

Gothic Revival 1840 Carved Wood Huge Wine Cooler Planter Lion Hairy Paw Feet
Gothic Revival 1840 Carved Wood Huge Wine Cooler Planter Lion Hairy Paw Feet

Gothic Revival 1840 Carved Wood Huge Wine Cooler Planter Lion Hairy Paw Feet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare oversized Gothic Revival circa 1840 Victorian wine cooler or planter A very nice decorative and well made piece, the Lio...

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1840s English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Boxes

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Wood

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1850s English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Boxes

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19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Zinc

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Antique Victorian mahogany storage box

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H 3.94 in W 10.04 in D 6.7 in

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Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Victorian mahogany storage box having a quality antique mahogany storage box with red interior. D. 1860

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Early 19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Boxes

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Rare Bronze Sculptural Casket / Box Panels with Historical Roman Empire Scenes
Rare Bronze Sculptural Casket / Box Panels with Historical Roman Empire Scenes

Rare Bronze Sculptural Casket / Box Panels with Historical Roman Empire Scenes

Located in Lisse, NL

Good quality antique box with Roman scenes on all four sides and on top. If you are a collector or enthousiast of anything to do with emperial Rome then this rare, meaningful and hi...

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Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Antique Ormolu Jewelry Box French Casket Bevelled Glass Paris Village Suisse
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Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique French Églomisé Casket - Souvenir from France, circa 1900 A charming French antique casket from circa 1900 with gilt brass fittings and clear glass panels. The hinged lid fe...

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Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Boxes

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Crystal, Ormolu

19th Century Majolica Palissy Tobacco Jar Thomas Sergent
19th Century Majolica Palissy Tobacco Jar Thomas Sergent

19th Century Majolica Palissy Tobacco Jar Thomas Sergent

$1,840Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.2 in Dm 6.4 in

19th Century Majolica Palissy Tobacco Jar Thomas Sergent

By Thomas Victor Sergent

Located in Austin, TX

Large Majolica Palissy tobacco jar attributed to Thomas Sergent, circa 1880 unsigned. Naturalistic movement of the end of 19th century. The jar have the shape of a trunk with a bir...

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1880s French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Boxes

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Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

Antique Large Crystal Box or Casket with Footed Bronze Mounting
Antique Large Crystal Box or Casket with Footed Bronze Mounting

Antique Large Crystal Box or Casket with Footed Bronze Mounting

Located in Toronto, ON

This antique large crystal and bronze box makes a statement in any space. A very contemporary design for the early 1900s production, this piece transitions from modern to Classic int...

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Crystal, Bronze

Shaker Storage Box
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Shaker Storage Box

$495

H 2.94 in W 6.25 in D 5 in

Shaker Storage Box

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful, finely crafted bentwood cedar Shaker style storage or decorative box, circa late-20th century, American. Box is a rich brown cedar wood tacked with hand forged brass nai...

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Brass

Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box
Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box

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Located in Casteren, NL

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19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Boxes

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Mahogany

Bronze Jewelry Chest In Neo-gothic Style From The Napoleon III Period
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Located in NICE, FR

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Bronze

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Cartier Gothic Revival Wood and Sterling Box
Cartier Gothic Revival Wood and Sterling Box

Cartier Gothic Revival Wood and Sterling Box

By Cartier

Located in Toledo, OH

Unique wooden table box by Cartier with sterling silver hand hammered details and a lovely original patina in the Gothic Revival style. Stamped "Cartier Sterling 64-54 Handmade" on t...

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Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

c. 1860-80 Gothic Revival Carved Box
c. 1860-80 Gothic Revival Carved Box

c. 1860-80 Gothic Revival Carved Box

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H 3 in W 11.38 in D 5.5 in

c. 1860-80 Gothic Revival Carved Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1860-80 Gothic Revival carved box, English or European. Lindenwood carved with diamond lattice panels, the top with a flower head. Leather ...

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Mid-19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Boxes

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English Gothic Revival Document Box, c.1860-80
English Gothic Revival Document Box, c.1860-80

English Gothic Revival Document Box, c.1860-80

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Located in Chapel Hill, NC

English Gothic Revival Document Box, c.1860-80. Carved oak with repetitive florets & bosses. Signed hinges: "Hodges Lock Lock Joint". 11.75" x 6 3/8" x 5.75" h. Whitehall Antiques ...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Boxes

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Antique Gothic Revival Quarter Sawn Oak Drop Box with Brass Trim 19thC
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Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Gothic Revival Quarter Sawn Oak Drop Box with Brass Trim and Fleur de Lis Crest, 19thC Measures - 18.75"h x 7.5"w x 6.5"d

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Rare Antique French 19th Century Gothic Revival Neo-Gothic Jewelry Box Church
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Antique Gothic Revival Coromandel Stationery Letter Box Toulmin Gale London 1865
Antique Gothic Revival Coromandel Stationery Letter Box Toulmin Gale London 1865

Antique Gothic Revival Coromandel Stationery Letter Box Toulmin Gale London 1865

By Toulmin & Gale

Located in Portland, OR

A fine antique Gothic Revival Coromandel (Calamander) domed top stationery box, Toulmin & Gale, London, circa 1865. The box made from the exotic hardwood known as Coromandel, from S...

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Brass

1900s Gothic Revival Embossed Copper & Inlaid Stones Wooden Box, Marked & Dated
1900s Gothic Revival Embossed Copper & Inlaid Stones Wooden Box, Marked & Dated

1900s Gothic Revival Embossed Copper & Inlaid Stones Wooden Box, Marked & Dated

Located in Lisse, NL

One of a kind and all hand-crafted antique Gothic box. If you are looking for a stylish and truly decorative, antique box to grace your table, dresser or display cabinet then this...

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Copper

Antique Carved Oak 19th Century Gothic Revival Reticulated Letter Post Box
Antique Carved Oak 19th Century Gothic Revival Reticulated Letter Post Box

Antique Carved Oak 19th Century Gothic Revival Reticulated Letter Post Box

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian / Gothic Revival oak post box with slots labeled Answered and Unanswered leading to two red velvet lined compartments, encased with heavy carvings and pierced flora...

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Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Boxes

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Velvet, Oak

Antique Gothic Revival Brass Inset Malachite Coromandel Casket, 19th Century
Antique Gothic Revival Brass Inset Malachite Coromandel Casket, 19th Century

Antique Gothic Revival Brass Inset Malachite Coromandel Casket, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a stunning antique Victorian Gothic Revival coromandel stationery box casket, circa 1840 in date. Elaborately decorated with gilt brass mounts and an attractive malachite...

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Malachite, Brass

Unique Hand Carved and Gilt Oak Gothic Revival Church Reliquary Casket with Lid
Unique Hand Carved and Gilt Oak Gothic Revival Church Reliquary Casket with Lid

Unique Hand Carved and Gilt Oak Gothic Revival Church Reliquary Casket with Lid

Located in Lisse, NL

Very rare Gothic casket / box for keeping religious artefacts. Over the past 12 months we have offered a number of very rare works of religious art that we purchased from an avid collector whom had passed on in early 2019. Unfortunately his relatives knew little about many of the pieces and he (the former owner) had not written down what most of his pieces were or where they came from. Many pieces of that collection have already found new homes across the globe, but we will be offering many more in the course of this year and possibly well into 2021. Reliquary caskets...

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Gothic Revival decorative boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Gothic Revival decorative boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative boxes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gothic Revival decorative boxes made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 decorative boxes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $450 and tops out at $4,534 while the average work can sell for $2,188.