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.
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.
Wrought Iron
$1,087Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 4 Solid cast Brass Church style tall heavy Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
A set of four very heavy tall cast Brass Church style candlesticks, a stunning addition to any festive table setting or mantle piece These sturdy and solid candlesticks are in Antiqued Brass finish, 13cm Wide x 42cm High and each weighs 2.83Kg and the neck is suitable for standard diameter dinner candles Made by Bella Figura Lighting...
Brass
Antique Neo-Gothic Gilt Bronze Pricket Candlestick
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning Late Victorian Neo-Gothic gilt bronze altar stick pricket candlestick. Late 19th to early 20th century, the Continental European antique features an exceptionally executed...
Bronze, Ormolu
Neo‑Gothic Wrought‑Iron Candelabrum, France 19th Century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A striking example of 19th‑century French metalwork, this wrought‑iron candle holder embodies the dramatic elegance of the Neo‑Gothic revival. Tall, sculptural, and richly expressive...
Wrought Iron
19th Century Gothic Revival Bronze Altar Candlestick Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning pair of antique Neo-Gothic bronze church altar stick candle prickets with beautifully aged patina. European, late 19th century, each with a single candle socket, mural crown, pierced quatrefoils, wafer stem, rising on paw feet. Dimensions: (approx) 27.25" Tall, 8.25" Diameter; 28lbs total Condition: Great original unrestored antique condition with nicely aged dark warm patinated finish. Distinctive gilt brass and copper like tones. Wear consistent with age and indicative of use. Overall outstanding examples World Wide Shipping Available Local Pickup/Delivery available around Dallas, Texas We here at Lynx Hollow Antiques absolutely love collecting and decorating with religious objects. From a church altar table...
Bronze
Patinated and Ormolu Bronze Gothic Style Candlesticks, France, circa 1825
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A fine pair of circa 1825 French Restauration period patinated and ormolu bronze candlesticks of good size in 'Gothic' style; the unusual design typifying the first 'Gothic' revival of the early 19th century merging classical forms with medieval motifs.
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair Of Iron Candlesticks Cj Vombach Frankfurt A. Main Sachsenhausen Circa 1880
Located in Bilzen, BE
A pair of cast iron candlesticks by "CJ Vombach Frankfurt A. Main Sachsenhausen" in neo-Gothic style Signed in de base inside Circa 1880 Height 19 cm
Berlin Iron
Pair of gilt brass European Gothic Revival pricket candlesticks
Located in Leesburg, VA
Pair of gilt brass European Gothic Revival pricket candlesticks Anonymous Europe; probably early 20th century Gilt Brass Approximate size: 22 (h) x 6 (w) x 5 (d) in. This pair of...
Brass
Impressive Gothic Revival Sizable Antique French Gilt Bronze Chimera Candlestick
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning 19th century bronze and brass church altar candle holder. This rare and decorative Gothic Style candlestick is both a joy to look at and practical to use. This altar piece has a tripod base of sculpted, gilt bronze chimeras...
Brass, Bronze
Jones and Willis. A pair of Gothic Revival heavy brass castellated candlesticks
Located in London, GB
Jones and Willis. A pair of Gothic Revival heavy brass castellated candlesticks with tiny pierced decorations.
Brass
Highly Embossed Gothic Revival Candle Holders North Wind Warrior Ram Pot Metal
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a fantastic heavy pot metal pair of highly embossed Gothic Revival candlesticks with fabulous decoration including the north wind on the base, a ram on the sides which are bo...
Metal
A tall gilt brass European Gothic Revival pricket candlestick
Located in Leesburg, VA
A tall gilt brass European Gothic Revival pricket candlestick Anonymous Europe; first-half 20th century Gilt Brass Approximate size: 29 (h) x 6 (w) x 6 (d) in. A tall gilt brass E...
Brass
Gothic Style Altar Candlestick
Located in Queens, NY
Monumental Gothic-style (possible English Aesthetic Movement) (19th Century) painted and decorated carved altar style candlestick.
Porcelain
Pair of Large Gilt Bronze Gothic Revival Church Candlesticks Candleholders Lions
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Simply breathtaking! This amazing pair of large Gothic Revival church candlesticks in bronze 19th century. At the base of each candlestick are ...
Bronze
Gothic Revival & Arts & Crafts Period Sterling Silver Candlesticks - A J Wilkins
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1934 by Albert John Wilkins, this very handsome pair of Sterling Silver Candlesticks, are a wonderful Arts & Crafts & Gothic Revival mix of styles, and would fit a large candle, similar to an alter...
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Brass Candlesticks Decorated with Stones
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful pair of antique copper candlesticks. Nicely decorated with inlaid stones, coral colored. The candlesticks are not too big and th...
Brass
$3,116Sale Price / set|20% Off
19th C. French Bronzed Zinc Gothic Architectural Pricket Altar Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th-century French Bronzed Zinc Gothic Architectural Altar/Pricket Candlesticks, France, circa 1870s A stunning pair of 19th-century Fren...
Zinc
Gothic Revival brass desk set with a pair of candlesticks & a matching pen tray.
Located in London, GB
A Gothic Revival brass desk set with a pair of brass candlesticks and a matching pen tray all inset with multi-coloured semi-precious glass bulls eyes. Tray H 2.5 cm x W 22 cm x D 7....
Brass
Neo‑Gothic Copper Church Candleholder Stamped “LL A Paris”, France ca. 1880
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A striking example of late‑19th‑century French ecclesiastical metalwork, this Neo‑Gothic candleholder. It was crafted around 1880 and stamped “LL A Paris”, embodies the revivalist sp...
Copper
Pair of finely engraved gilt brass European Gothic Revival pricket candlesticks
Located in Leesburg, VA
Pair of finely engraved gilt brass European Gothic Revival pricket candlesticks Anonymous Europe; 19th century Gilt Brass Approximate size: 17 (h) x 5 (w) x 4.5 (d) in. This pai...
Brass
Superbly Handcrafted Pair of Arts & Crafts Brass Candlesticks / Holders, 1910s
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and very stylish pair of Gothic candlesticks made in the Arts & Crafts era. If you are looking for rare and good quality antiques in the Gothic style to grace your living ...
Brass
Gothic Twisted Column Candlesticks in Bronze, 19th Century, Set of 2
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of Barley twisted candlesticks in patinated bronze. Made in Scandinavia or England circa 1850-1880. Great authentic Gothic/Got...
Bronze
Pair of large early 20th century candlesticks
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of large early 20th century candlesticks circa 1920. Good quality pair of hand carved candlesticks made from beech, very much in the gothic taste. 2 inch wide cup, twisted ste...
Beech
Large Antique Set of Four Handcrafted Glazed Ceramic Church Altar Candlesticks
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning group of early 20th century church candleholders. If you are looking for stylish and practical ecclesiastical antiques, then this set...
Ceramic
$4,875Sale Price / set|35% Off
Antique Spaniard Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Pair of Candleholders Torchieres
Located in Guaynabo, PR
A pair of iron candleholders that around the pricket opens a flower. The stem ends on a tripod stand.
Iron
Pair of Gilt Bronze Gothic Revival Altar Pricket Candlesticks w. Lion Sculptures
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare and stunning pair of Flemish, Medieval Style candlesticks with crouching lions. If you are looking for the best quality and best condition antiques only then this rare pair c...
Bronze
Pair of tiered gilt brass European Gothic Revival pricket candlesticks with Solo
Located in Leesburg, VA
Pair of tiered gilt brass European Gothic Revival pricket candlesticks with Solomonic spiraling stems Anonymous Europe; probably ca. 1900 Gilt Brass Approximate size: 23 (h) x 6 (...
Brass
$712Sale Price|25% Off
H 12.25 in W 7 in D 5 in
Louis XVI Style Putto Ormolu Patinated Bronze and Marble Candlestick
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This French candleholder, in the style of Clodion, is mounted on white statuary Carrara marble. The patinated putto holds a candle support of flowering acanthus leaves. Circular and rectangular marble shapes...
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Pair of French Solid Brass Candlesticks
Located in Miami, FL
Charming pair of French solid brass candlesticks. These simple yet beautifully detailed items will enhance any coffee, cocktail or bedside tab...
Brass
Fine Pair of French 19th Century Candelabrum
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century pair of fine French candelabrum Each candelabrum in the form of a patinated bronze Bacchante holding aloft a gilt-bronze standard issu...
Bronze
$568 / set
H 5.91 in Dm 3.94 in
19th Century Candlesticks - Empire Style - Gilded and Patinated Bronze - France
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Elegant pair of French candlesticks in Empire style, circa 1880–1890. Made of finely cast and engraved bronze with a beautiful contrast between the gilded and dark patinated sections...
Bronze
Early 20th Century Polish Gold Plated Shabbat Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
A pair of exquisite Early 20th Century Polish Gold-Plated Shabbat Candlesticks, crafted in Warsaw, Poland, in 1908. Each candlestick features an elegant, curvaceous form adorned with...
Gold Plate, Brass
$4,200
H 10.25 in Dm 4.75 in
Pair of French Empire Period Fire-Gilt Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
An exceptional pair of French Empire period candlesticks executed in finely chased fire-gilt ormolu and contrasting dark patinated bronze, dating to the early 19th century. Each cand...
Bronze, Ormolu
$1,171 / set
H 8.08 in Dm 3.35 in
Pair of French Empire Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze & Brass Candlesticks
Located in Barntrup, DE
Pair of French Empire Style Gilt, Patinated, and Burnished Bronze & Brass Candlesticks, circa 1920 Elegant pair of French Empire style candlesticks, crafted from a harmonious co...
Bronze, Brass
Tall Late 19th Century Brass Repousse Church Pricket, Candlestick
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Originally used in a French chapel, this exquisite brass repousse pricket or candlestick from the late nineteenth century stands at over two and a half f...
Brass
$2,459
H 7.88 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Louis XV Style Ormolu Candlesticks, Rococo Design, France, Circa 1860
By Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Louis XV Style Candlesticks. Each baluster stem cast with C-scrolls and below a nozzle and drip-pan, on a spreading rocaille-cast and moulded circular base These charmi...
Ormolu
English Gothic Style Bronze Dore Altar Candlesticks
Located in Queens, NY
2 English Gothic-style (19th century) bronze dore altar sticks with 3 religious figures. (priced each).
Bronze
Pair of early 20th century sterling silver candlesticks
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of early 20th century sterling silver candlesticks circa 1922. Elegant pair of table candlesticks, with stamped removable tops. Fluted and tapering stems, standing on a shaped...
Sterling Silver
$2,367 / set
H 21.78 in Dm 5.4 in
Pair of Large 21.5" Vintage Mid-Century Solid Cast Brass Candlestick Holders
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Monumental 21.7" (inch) tall Mid-Century Modern Japanese made pair of oversized, large-scale table or fireplace mantle candlestick holders or Candelabras in the style of Maison Janse...
Brass
Vintage European Forged Iron Candlesticks
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful pair of hand Forged iron candlesticks. European in nature, likely French. Uncertain of age but appearance suggests early 20th century. Exceptional blend of modernism with...
Iron
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H 29 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Pair of Early 20th C. French Gothic Oak Candle Stands on Carved Stone Bases
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of antique French candle holders, circa 1920, combines oak shafts with carved stone plinth bases, creating a striking architectural presence. Each piece is fitted with an i...
Stone
19th Century pair of Neo-Gothic candlesticks
Located in Diest, BE
A finely crafted pair of 19th-century neo-Gothic altar candlesticks, cast with a rich dark patina. Each candlestick stands on a square base with pointed arch decoration, raised on th...
Iron
Pair of Gilt Bronze Griffin Candle Holders in Gothic Style
Located in Bochum, NRW
A pair of gilt bronze candlesticks depicting two sitting griffins holding a bobeche on their heads forming the torch. They are laid on an oval base, with a foundry mark impressed und...
Bronze
Antique Bronze Neo-Gothic candlestick
Located in Chonburi, TH
This exquisite bronze gilt Neo-Gothic candlestick is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship, embodying the intricate elegance of 19th-century ecclesiastical and decorative art. Standing...
Bronze, Ormolu
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H 8.67 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Burmantofts Faience Column Form Yellow Glazed Art Pottery Candlestick
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Burmantofts Faience art pottery arts & crafts gothic style candlestick decorated in yellow glazes and dating from around 1895. The elegant earthenware candlestick stands on...
Earthenware
Pair of large early 20th century candlesticks
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of large early 20th century candlesticks circa 1920. Good quality pair of hand carved candlesticks made from beech, very much in the gothic taste. 2 inch wide cup, twisted ste...
Beech
Large French 19th century copper Neo Gothic candlestick
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / Church Candlestick / copper / Neo-gothic / Antique / Baroque A imposing French neo-Gothic gilt copper candlestick with architectural decoration from the 19th century...
Copper
Large Italian 19th Century Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Candlesticks
Located in Milan, IT
Large Italian 19th Century Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Candlesticks. They can be used on the Floor or a table. Beautifully Hand Crafted. The Candle cups can be removed.
Wrought Iron
Antique Brass Gothic Revival Church Candle Holder / Candlestick
Located in Lincoln, GB
Antique Brass Gothic Revival Church Candle Holder / Candlestick Immerse your space in the enchanting aura of the past with this exquisite antique Gothic brass candle...
Brass
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H 15 in W 6.5 in D 3.5 in
Antique Ivanhoe Girandole, Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabras c1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique "Ivanhoe" Girandole Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze & Crystal Figural Candelabra with Knight Figure & Shield in Cove & Foliate Elements Throughout, Marble Base & Etched Crystal Pr...
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century French Neo-Gothic Carved Wood Church Altar Stick Candlestick Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A remarkable pair antique French Gothic Revival ecclesiastical hand carved wood church altar sticks. 19th Century, France, exceptionally executed, mounted with a brass nozzle / can...
Brass