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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
Vintage Gothic Black Wrought Iron Wall Hanging Candelabra Made in Mexico
Vintage Gothic Black Wrought Iron Wall Hanging Candelabra Made in Mexico

Vintage Gothic Black Wrought Iron Wall Hanging Candelabra Made in Mexico

Located in Topeka, KS

Awesome vintage Gothic or Spanish Revival handmade solid wrought iron black painted candelabra wall hanging made in Mexico. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage ...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Gothic Candle Holders

Materials

Wrought Iron

French 19th Century Church Altar Candlesticks
French 19th Century Church Altar Candlesticks

French 19th Century Church Altar Candlesticks

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A towering pair of 19th century French brass altar candlesticks from a cathedral or church. The center of each bobeche is fitted with a spike, surrounded by a pierced brass crown of ...

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19th Century French Antique Gothic Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Antique Dutch Brass Mid-Drip Heemskerk Candlestick circa 1525
Antique Dutch Brass Mid-Drip Heemskerk Candlestick circa 1525

Antique Dutch Brass Mid-Drip Heemskerk Candlestick circa 1525

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

A rare and historically significant Dutch brass candlestick of the Heemskerk type, dating to around 1525. This early 16th-century example features a pronounced mid-drip pan with slig...

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16th Century Dutch Antique Gothic Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Large Church Antique Torcheres Floor Candlestick for 19 Candles
Large Church Antique Torcheres Floor Candlestick for 19 Candles

Large Church Antique Torcheres Floor Candlestick for 19 Candles

Located in Antwerp, BE

Brass and enamel multi-light standing candelabra in the Gothic style. The foot is bulbous scroll pattern with enamelled cartouches sitting on three mythical beasts. The candle holder...

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Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze, Brass

18th Century French Gothic Forged Wrought Iron Candle Holder
18th Century French Gothic Forged Wrought Iron Candle Holder

18th Century French Gothic Forged Wrought Iron Candle Holder

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1780 and forged of solid iron, the candle holder stands on four scrolled legs over a turned central shaft decorated with a few ornamental discs. The tall wrou...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Gothic Candle Holders

Materials

Wrought Iron

Gothic Style Solid Brass Tiered Floor Standing Candelabra Tripod Bases a Pair
Gothic Style Solid Brass Tiered Floor Standing Candelabra Tripod Bases a Pair

Gothic Style Solid Brass Tiered Floor Standing Candelabra Tripod Bases a Pair

Located in Topeka, KS

Fabulous vintage Gothic style solid cast brass tiered floor standing candelabra with tripod bases, a pair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so ...

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20th Century Unknown Gothic Candle Holders

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Brass

Beautiful Gothic Brass Candelabra/Candlestick, circa 1500
Beautiful Gothic Brass Candelabra/Candlestick, circa 1500

Beautiful Gothic Brass Candelabra/Candlestick, circa 1500

Located in Vienna, AT

The item on sale is an original Gothic candelabra that dates back to the 1500s. It was expertly handcrafted from brass and consists of two parts that...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Gothic Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

A Pair 19th Century Candelabras - Bronze Patinated Spelter - Gothic Style
A Pair 19th Century Candelabras - Bronze Patinated Spelter - Gothic Style

A Pair 19th Century Candelabras - Bronze Patinated Spelter - Gothic Style

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful set of 2 antique candelabras in Gothic style. The candelabras each have room for three candles. Estimated origin and age: France, circa 1900. The candelabras are made of ...

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Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Candle Holders

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Spelter

Pair of English Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Candelabras
Pair of English Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Candelabras

Pair of English Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Candelabras

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of English Gothic Revival-style (19th Century) gilt bronze 9 arm candelabras (PRICED AS PAIR) Triangular base 8.5\" each side

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19th Century British Antique Gothic Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Gothic Revival Gilded Brass Wall Candle holders 1890s Holland
Gothic Revival Gilded Brass Wall Candle holders 1890s Holland

Gothic Revival Gilded Brass Wall Candle holders 1890s Holland

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very beathiful set of Gothic revival Wall candle sconces . Hand forced ,Gilded Brass .very nice ornate . super rare to find a set of 4 . Comes with the hand made brackets . All in...

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1890s Dutch Antique Gothic Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Bronze Candlestick or Candle Holder, 16th Century
Bronze Candlestick or Candle Holder, 16th Century

Bronze Candlestick or Candle Holder, 16th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Bronze candlestick. Century XVI. Polished bronze candlestick with a wide circular base from which arises a truncated cone axis opening into a smooth plat...

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16th Century European Antique Gothic Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Brass Gothic Style Candlesticks
Late 19th Century Brass Gothic Style Candlesticks

Late 19th Century Brass Gothic Style Candlesticks

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful pair of antique brass candlesticks. Gothic style. The candlesticks are in good condition. Beautiful color and shine. Sturdy and solid. Estimated age and origin: France, ...

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1880s French Antique Gothic Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Carved Oak Floor-Standing Pricket Candle Holder, Early 20th Century
Carved Oak Floor-Standing Pricket Candle Holder, Early 20th Century

Carved Oak Floor-Standing Pricket Candle Holder, Early 20th Century

Located in London, London

Carved Oak Floor-Standing Pricket Candle Holder, Early 20th Century An imposing oak floor-standing pricket candle holder, likely Continental, early 20th century. Hand-carved with a...

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Early 20th Century Belgian Gothic Candle Holders

Materials

Oak

Antique French Renaissance Gothic Bronze 7 Arm Adjustable Candelabras - a Pair
Antique French Renaissance Gothic Bronze 7 Arm Adjustable Candelabras - a Pair

Antique French Renaissance Gothic Bronze 7 Arm Adjustable Candelabras - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Renaissance Gothic Bronze 7 Arm Adjustable Candelabras - a Pair. Arms and height are adjustable. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 20.5" H x 21" W x 6.5" D.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Antique brass clock set with religious decoration
Antique brass clock set with religious decoration

Antique brass clock set with religious decoration

Located in London, GB

This three-piece brass clock set is wonderfully designed to look like a collection of Christian church bells. The mantel clock features a bell-shaped b...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Pair of Monumental 19th Century Medieval Style  Brass Candelabra
Pair of Monumental 19th Century Medieval Style  Brass Candelabra

Pair of Monumental 19th Century Medieval Style Brass Candelabra

Located in Troy, NY

Pair of massive Gothic style brass candelabra of impressive size. Can be electrified or used to hold large pillar candles.

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16th Century German Antique Gothic Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Pair of Bronze Candlesticks, 17th Century
Pair of Bronze Candlesticks, 17th Century

Pair of Bronze Candlesticks, 17th Century

Located in NICE, FR

A pair of 17th-century bronze candlesticks featuring architectural details. Each piece is crafted from heavy cast bronze and displays intricate floral and geometric motifs, including...

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Late 17th Century French Antique Gothic Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Very Fine Pair of Antique Continental Silver Mounted Rock Crystal Candlesticks
Very Fine Pair of Antique Continental Silver Mounted Rock Crystal Candlesticks

Very Fine Pair of Antique Continental Silver Mounted Rock Crystal Candlesticks

Located in London, GB

The candlestick bodies of fine, translucent rock crystal accented with silver gilt mounts; the candlestick base mounts decorated with neo-Gothic style patterns and masked faces. T...

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19th Century French Antique Gothic Candle Holders

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver

1800s Baroque / Gothic Style Brass Church Candlestick
1800s Baroque / Gothic Style Brass Church Candlestick

1800s Baroque / Gothic Style Brass Church Candlestick

Located in Skien, NO

This stunning brass/bronze candlestick features a rustic patina and showcases the craftsmanship of the European Gothic Revival and Baroque styles from the 1800s. Its timeless desig...

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19th Century European Antique Gothic Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Large pair of french  Late 19 th Century candelabra
Large pair of french  Late 19 th Century candelabra

Large pair of french Late 19 th Century candelabra

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare pair of large late 19 th century French candelabra, the patina is so much nicer in person, I believe they came from a church

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1880s French Antique Gothic Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

1960s Iridescent Glass and Twisted Iron Candle Sconce
1960s Iridescent Glass and Twisted Iron Candle Sconce

1960s Iridescent Glass and Twisted Iron Candle Sconce

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A 1960s candle sconce. Consists of a panel of iridescent glass framed by twisted iron. Seven fluted brass heads elevate to hold taper candles. Lovely patina throughout. Pair availabl...

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1960s Vintage Gothic Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Iron

Early 20th Century 27 Light Gothic Cast Brass Floor CandleStick Torchere
Early 20th Century 27 Light Gothic Cast Brass Floor CandleStick Torchere

Early 20th Century 27 Light Gothic Cast Brass Floor CandleStick Torchere

Located in Germantown, MD

An exceptional Early 20th Century two tier 27 Light Gothic Cast Brass Floor CandleStick Torchere. Measures 9.5" in width, 9.5" in depth and stands 40" tall . Lower tier had 17 light...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Very Large Hand Forged Iron Candle Sconces
Very Large Hand Forged Iron Candle Sconces

Very Large Hand Forged Iron Candle Sconces

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Pair of impressively large hand forged sconces of iron and tole having 3 arms each for candles. Could be electrified.

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1940s Italian Vintage Gothic Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Original Gothic Style 1860 Candlesticks 19th Century Emperor of House Habsburg
Original Gothic Style 1860 Candlesticks 19th Century Emperor of House Habsburg

Original Gothic Style 1860 Candlesticks 19th Century Emperor of House Habsburg

By Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

Gothic style of Laxenburg so called after the "Laxenburg Castle", the favoured summer-residence of the Austrian Emperor of the house of Habsburg. Material used is carved wood, gilded.

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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Gothic Candle Holders

Materials

Wood

Pair of English Gothic Revival Style Bronze Altar Candlesticks
Pair of English Gothic Revival Style Bronze Altar Candlesticks

Pair of English Gothic Revival Style Bronze Altar Candlesticks

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of English Gothic Revival-style (19th Century) bronze altar sticks with round pad feet (PRICED AS PAIR)

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19th Century British Antique Gothic Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Vintage French Scrolled Iron 12 Light Altar Floor Pedestal Candelabra Gothic
Vintage French Scrolled Iron 12 Light Altar Floor Pedestal Candelabra Gothic

Vintage French Scrolled Iron 12 Light Altar Floor Pedestal Candelabra Gothic

Located in Dayton, OH

20th Century French or Gothic inspired 12 light candelabra. Features a scrolled design with pedestal and molded flower at the center. Each candle holder features a drip pan. The cand...

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20th Century Gothic Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century 27-Light Gothic Cast Brass Floor Lamp Candelabra Torchere
Early 20th Century 27-Light Gothic Cast Brass Floor Lamp Candelabra Torchere

Early 20th Century 27-Light Gothic Cast Brass Floor Lamp Candelabra Torchere

Located in Germantown, MD

An exceptional Early 20th Century two tier 27 Light Gothic Cast Brass Floor Lamp Candelabra Torchere. Measures 10" in width, 10" in depth and stands 66" tall to the top of the finia...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Pair of Late 19th Century French Bronze Candelabras on Black Marble Bases
Pair of Late 19th Century French Bronze Candelabras on Black Marble Bases

Pair of Late 19th Century French Bronze Candelabras on Black Marble Bases

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A dramatic and finely cast pair of late 19th century French bronze candelabras, executed in rich dark patinated bronze and mounted on black marble bases. Each candelabrum rises from ...

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19th Century French Antique Gothic Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Neogothic Altar Torchère Candlestick Set w/ Architectural Element
Antique French Neogothic Altar Torchère Candlestick Set w/ Architectural Element

Antique French Neogothic Altar Torchère Candlestick Set w/ Architectural Element

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique French Neogothic Altar Torchère Candlestick Set w/ Architectural Elements & Patina Decorate your mantlepiece, altar, church, or chapel with these large ornate candlesticks. ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Sarreid Bronze Heraldic Lion Candlesticks - A Pair
Vintage Boho Sarreid Bronze Heraldic Lion Candlesticks - A Pair

Vintage Boho Sarreid Bronze Heraldic Lion Candlesticks - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your decor with this regal pair of Vintage Bronze Heraldic Lion Candlesticks by Sarreid. Cast in solid bronze with a rich patina, each lion sits proudly upright, clutching a ...

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Late 20th Century Spanish Gothic Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Vintage French Neogothic Altar Torchère Candlestick Set w/ Black Porcelain
Vintage French Neogothic Altar Torchère Candlestick Set w/ Black Porcelain

Vintage French Neogothic Altar Torchère Candlestick Set w/ Black Porcelain

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage French Neogothic Altar Torchère Candlestick Set w/ Black Porcelain These matching black porcelain candlesticks have bronze flourishes. The base of each candlestick has three...

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Late 20th Century French Gothic Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Gothic Style Pedestal Candelabra Torcheres
Pair of Antique Gothic Style Pedestal Candelabra Torcheres

Pair of Antique Gothic Style Pedestal Candelabra Torcheres

Located in Dallas, TX

A handsome pair of antique gothic style pedestal candelabra torcheres. Made of wrought iron. Contains 13 candle holders at three different levels. The upper level is supported by wave pattern iron bars. The base is made up of intricate designs that mimic an upside down floral...

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19th Century Unknown Antique Gothic Candle Holders

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique English Gothic Removable Candle Torch Set - Pair
Antique English Gothic Removable Candle Torch Set - Pair

Antique English Gothic Removable Candle Torch Set - Pair

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique English Gothic Removable Candle Torch Set - Pair This set includes two identical candlestick holders mounted on sturdy carved wood. Each candlestick holder has space for thr...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Gothic Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Gothic candle holders for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Gothic candle holders for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage candle holders created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, lighting, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gothic candle holders made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Unknown pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original candle holders, popular names associated with this style include Maitland Smith, and Woka Lamps. 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 candle holders differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $112 and tops out at $34,000 while the average work can sell for $1,800.