Gothic Decorative Objects
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
Flemish Polychrome Sculpture of the Meeting of St. Joachim and St. Anna
Located in Bradenton, FL
Flemish Polychrome Sculpture of the Meeting of St. Joachim and St. Anna. Sandstone cast over limestone depicting St. Joachim and St. Anna's embrace at the Golden Gate after the news ...
Category
19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
Rare Nursing Virgin from the 14th century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
RARE NURSING VIRGIN FROM THE 14TH CENTURY
ORIGIN : ITALY
PERIOD : 14TH CENTURY
Height : 60 cm
Width : 20,5 cm
Depth : 11 cm
Wood
Seated and in a very maternal position, Mary is wearing a red dress with a long, flowing cloak covering her narrow shoulders and falling down her body, with one side hugging her bust.
Her hair, half hidden under a veil, frames an oval face featuring a high forehead, a long and thin nose, a small mouth with thin lips and half-closed eyes.
Mary is carrying her son, the infant Jesus, who is wrapped in a cloak, in her lap. Jesus is being nursed by his mother, held by her left hand.
This remarkable depiction, imbued with such gentleness, is directly inspired by the iconographic theme of the Virgin and Child in Majesty. It breaks with the hieratic, impassive style of the models from the 12th and 13th centuries, adding a touch of realism. From Virgin Queen, Mary became Virgin Mother.
Linked to the development of the Marian cult, this type of representation, sometimes known as Virgo lactans, Virgin of Milk or Nurturing Virgin, remains extremely rare. This image of the Virgin Mary and the Infant Jesus is an extremely delicate representation of the intimate bond formed...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Gothic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
French Gothic Stone Lion, 15th Century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
French Gothic Stone Lion. a reclining stone lion with shaped base, 15th Century. Found at St. Sulpice. Height: overall 7 in. x Width: 11 in. x Depth: 6 1/2 in.
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
2-Piece Victorian Gothic Iron Double Inkwell Desk Set
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian Gothic-style wrought iron double inkwell with (later) crystal wells and filigree back-rail. (with calendar stand) (PRICED AS SET).
Category
20th Century Gothic Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Iron, Wrought Iron
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Gothic Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
17th Century German Carved Oak Religious Sculpture
Located in Bradenton, FL
17th Century German hand-carved oak religious sculpture. Possibly a saint or a bishop. The bearded man is cloaked in draped fabric with only left ...
Category
17th Century German Antique Gothic Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Large Carved Oak Grotesque Corbel
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large heavy 18th century or earlier carved oak corbel. The corbel depicts a large male open-eyed smiling face with broad features. Finly carved details with wonderful old patina.
Category
18th Century European Antique Gothic Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
16th Century French Antique Gothic Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Solid Brass French Architectural Element or Planter Jardinières
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Acquired in Paris France, an architectural element that is solid brass. The piece is very detailed and architectural. A wonderful paperweight or decorative object standing alone... also could hold office supplies...
Category
20th Century French Gothic Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Gothic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
16th C. Polychromed Carved St. Florian, Former N. Rothschild Collection
Located in Doha, QA
From the esteemed former collection of Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild, this exquisite early 16th-century polychromed carved wood figure of St. Florian stands as a rare example of late...
Category
16th Century German Antique Gothic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Rare and Remarkable Corpus Christi on a Decorated Wooden Cross with a Skull
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th century crucifix or corpus Christi made from wood. Wooden cross with a nice patina and an exquisite shape.
This item depicts the Christ in his last agony on the cross, after be...
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Gothic Brass Jardiniere with Lions Mask Handles This is a lovely old piece, the
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Gothic Brass Jardiniere with Lions Mask Handles
This is a lovely old piece, the pot is round and is made in brass with a hand beaten decoration and lions mask ring handles at each s...
Category
19th Century Antique Gothic Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Wooden Carving of a Gothic Lady with Elegant Headwear, Dutch, 17th century
Located in Hamburg, DE
Wooden Carving of a Gothic Lady with Elegant Headwear and Necklace, Dutch, 17th Century
This exquisite wooden carving, depicting a Gothic lady adorned with an elegant headpiece and ...
Category
Late 17th Century Dutch Antique Gothic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
1980s Antique Bust of an Angel with Curly Hair in Gothic-style Resin
Located in Marbella, ES
Stone sculpture depicting the bust of an angel with a serene expression and intricately carved curly hair. The face features soft features and an introspective gaze, while the bust d...
Category
Late 20th Century German Gothic Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Gothic Architectural fragment abstract sculpture
Located in Vosselaar, BE
We mounted this Gothic architectural fragment on a custom iron stand. In this new context it becomes a sculpture with a almost abstract f...
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Decorative Objects
Materials
Sandstone
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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Gothic Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier British Antique Gothic Decorative Objects
Materials
Sandstone
Vintage Boho Twisted Wrought Iron Candelabras - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your space with the rustic charm of this pair of vintage Boho twisted wrought iron candelabras. Each piece is a testament to unique craftsmanship, featuring elegantly twis...
Category
Early 20th Century American Gothic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
Chest, Leather, Wrought Iron, Textile, Wood, Spain, circa 1500
Located in Madrid, ES
Rectangular body casket with semicircular lid made of carved wood and covered with a worked leather that has been reinforced with a series of forged iron fittings, material in which ...
Category
16th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron, Other
Mortar and Pilar End 15th Century Gothic Period
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Iron mortar with its original pestle end 15th beginning 16th century Gothic period, France
Beautiful original object with a beautiful patina and in good condition
Category
16th Century French Antique Gothic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
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. ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
A Collection of 4 Superbly Carved Oak Door Panels
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Collection of 4 Superbly Carved Oak Door Panels
These carved panels have come from a piece of 19th Century Oak Furniture Cupboard, probably of French origin.
The carved panels m...
Category
19th Century Antique Gothic Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Pair of 16th Century Carved Oak Saints
Located in Basildon, GB
A Pair of 16th Century Oak Saints: One being a male depicted wearing a long hooded cloak held together with a brooch over a flowing tunic tied at the ...
Category
16th Century European Antique Gothic Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
$9,663 Sale Price
40% Off
Vintage Boho Brass Dragon Vase - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unleash a touch of mythical drama with this striking pair of vintage brass vases or cachepots. Each piece features a warm, aged brass body with a distinctive scalloped rim, dramatica...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Gothic Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$1,450 / set
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...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Gothic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
19th Century Arts and Crafts Brass Planter
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Arts and Crafts brass planter
This is a good quality brass piece, it is hand beaten, the brass has a very dark patina, it almost ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
19th Century Carved Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Carved Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box
This very attractive Carved Box is made in Oak, it is carved on the top with 2 letter slots, one for UNANSWERED and the ot...
Category
19th Century Antique Gothic Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
12th Century Italian Roman Marble Lion
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian Romanesque 12th century marble recumbent lion
12th century Italian roman marble lion
with a stylized mane and tail wrapped around its body a...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Gothic Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Gothic Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal, Silver
$7,046 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Antique Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mantel Clock with Chivalric Scenes
Located in London, GB
This beautiful porcelain mantel clock is designed in the shape of a shield which is propped up on a gilt bronze (ormolu) easel support, composed of two shields and a staff topped by ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
$3,006 Sale Price
30% Off
Gothic decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Gothic decorative objects 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 decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gothic decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Bauche, Edward F. Caldwell & Co., and Maitland Smith. 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 objects 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 $134,141 while the average work can sell for $2,965.
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