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Gothic Furniture

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
Period: 19th Century
French 19th Century Mahogany Library Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French late 19th century mahogany center table or library table with two gorgeous fret-carved pedestals on each side recalling Gothic architectural motifs in a cathedral. The simple ...
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Mahogany

Original Antique Illuminated Print of St Andrew. C.1880
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of St Andrew Illuminated Chromolithograph Published circa 1880 Unframed. Free shipping The measurement is the paper size
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1880s English Antique Gothic Furniture

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Paper

Original Antique Illuminated Print of St Clotilde. C.1880
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of St Clotilde Illuminated Chromolithograph Published circa 1880 Unframed. Free shipping The measurement is the paper size
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1880s English Antique Gothic Furniture

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Paper

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry with Louis XVI Revival Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79208 Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry, 06'00 x 08'10. A sanctuary of woven splendor and poetic artistry, this handwoven wool and silk French Aubusson tapestry from...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Wool, Silk

Original Antique Illuminated Print of St Henry 11. C.1880
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of St Henry II Illuminated Chromolithograph Published circa 1880 Unframed. Foxing to the margin Free shipping The measurement is the paper size
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1880s English Antique Gothic Furniture

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Paper

19th Century French Polished Cast Iron Safe with Key and Two-Letter Combination
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your jewelry and important documents locked up in this elegant, antique safe from the Champagne-Ardenne region of France. Crafted circa 1880, and built in cast iron, this heavy ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Brass, Iron

Original Antique Illuminated Print of The Virgin Mary. C.1880
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of The Virgin Mary Illuminated Chromolithograph Published circa 1880 Unframed. Free shipping The measurement is the paper size
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1880s English Antique Gothic Furniture

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Paper

Late 19th Century French Gothic Style Hand Carved Oak Coffer Bench
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Gothic style oak coffer bench features ten hand carved panels in the lower apron and seat back, each with alternating Gothic motifs. Gothic column...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Iron

Late 19th Century French Gothic Style Hand Carved Oak Armchair, Throne
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Gothic style oak coffer armchair features eight hand carved panels in the lower apron and seat back, each with different Gothic motifs. The two lo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Oak

Monumental Rare Antique Renaissance Revival Gothic Walnut Fireplace Mantel 11 FT
Located in Dayton, OH
Very large and exceedingly rare English Renaissance Revival fireplace mantel, circa 1860s. Made of hand carved walnut featuring a gothic cathedral design. The fireplace portion is ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture

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Walnut

Late 19th Century French Gothic Style Hand Carved Walnut Cabinet or Credenza
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Gothic style cabinet is constructed of solid walnut and features hand carved detailing of Gothic motifs on all of its forward facing panels, doors...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Walnut

Mid-19th Century Scandinavian hand crafted mirror in Gothic style in hard wood.
Located in København K, 84
This mid-19th century Scandinavian mirror is a finely handcrafted example of Gothic Revival design, reflecting the romantic historicism that swept through Northern Europe during the ...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Gothic Furniture

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Hardwood, Pine

Great Quality Carved & Superb Condition Wooden Corpus Christi on Crucifix, 1800s
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique crucifix with stunning hand carved details and an amazing patina. This remarkable and good size crucifix with a sculpture of a suffering Christ on the cross is another one...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Gothic Furniture

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Fruitwood, Oak

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 Furniture

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Brass

Small Antique Bleached Side Cabinet With Gothic Arch Door Panels. C.1820
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Fabulous small Georgian tropical hardwood side cabinet Elegant gothic arch door panels with amazing figure in the grain Recently bleached I particularly like the simplicity of thi...
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1820s English Antique Gothic Furniture

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Wood

Spanish Early 19th Century Oak Refectory Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This exuberantly-carved Spanish oak refectory table, circa 1800, will add a rich and bold statement to any room it’s placed. The cleated pl...
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Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Furniture

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Oak

A Very Large Carved Oak Green Man Sideboard A superbly Gothic piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Very Large Carved Oak Green Man Sideboard This superbly Gothic piece is decorated in a country house style, as there are many patterns to the car...
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19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture

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Oak

19th Century French Gothic Credenza ~ Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Gothic Credenza ~ Cabinet is a testament to centuries of talented artisans handing down their trade to successive generations. The original style was birthed in ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Steel

Gothic Country Solid Oak Welsh Dresser This is a late Victorian piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Gothic Country Solid Oak Welsh Dresser This is a late Victorian piece it is constructed in solid Oak including the panelled back boards, the dresser top has a classic styled top with...
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1890s Antique Gothic Furniture

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Oak

Rare Antique Gothic Revival Bronze 12 Candle Chandelier with Gargoyle Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and stunning 19th century copy of a 16th century Gothic art chandelier. With another year of selling rare and beautiful antiques almost over, we are proud to offer you one of...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century French Gothic Hall Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Gothic Hall Bench was hand-crafted from solid old-growth oak, and features a tailored classical architecture with design embellishments that are definitive of the...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Oak

Antique 1800s English Carved Oak Coffer Storage Trunk Box
Located in Centennial, CO
A beautiful, classic 19th century English carved oak storage trunk or coffer. Incised decorative carved patterns in the front. It could be used as a coffee table, at the foot of a be...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture

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Iron

19th Century, Antique, Great Quality Bronze Wall Crucifix Signed: F. Barbedienne
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and important bronze crucifix by the French ‘fondeur’ F. Barbedienne. Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892) does not need any further introduction, but that he also made this type...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Gothic Oak Church Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An enchanting tall arched oak door replicating something out of an ancient castle or English church. Beautifully weathered by the ages and displaying ornate iron hinge embellishment...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Original Antique Illuminated Print of St Agatha. C.1880
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of St Agatha Illuminated Chromolithograph Published circa 1880 Unframed. Free shipping The measurement is the paper size
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1880s English Antique Gothic Furniture

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Paper

French Gothic Style Carved Oak Chayère Throne Chair, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… A French chayère throne chair, hand-carved in the late 1800s, using older Gothic-style panels. Multiple panels of Gothic tracery and linenfold were in...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Wood, Oak

15 Inch English Patinated Iron Gargoyle Door Knocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An English Solid Iron Door Knocker displaying an ominous Gargoyle. The piece is very large at 15" tall and also has a very good weight at 7 pounds. Definitely a substantial stateme...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture

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Iron

Antique Florentine Carved Gilt Wood Angels PAIR
Located in Canterbury, GB
Pair of Antique Giltwood Angels Hand carved and gilded with silvered clouds to base. Made in France at the end of the 19th century, Very decorative architectural wall elements. ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Furniture

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Wood, Giltwood

Original Antique Illuminated Print of St Matilda. C.1880
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of St Matilda Illuminated Chromolithograph Published circa 1880 Unframed. Free shipping The measurement is the paper size
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1880s English Antique Gothic Furniture

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Paper

Original Antique Illuminated Print of St Rosa of Lima. C.1880
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of St Rosa of Lima Illuminated Chromolithograph Published circa 1880 Unframed. Free shipping The measurement is the paper size
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1880s English Antique Gothic Furniture

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Paper

Antique Medieval Gothic Hand Carved Wood Figural Musician Bard Tavern Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique European Medieval Gothic Hand Carved Wood Figural Musician Bard Tavern Side Chair. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 39.5" H x 19" W x 22" D x 17" Seat Height.
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Gothic Furniture

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Wood

19th Century English Gothic Revival Carved Throne Chair with Mythical Motifs
Located in Queens, NY
English Gothic Revival style (19th Cent) oak high back carved and filigree Bishops throne chair with griffin finials.  
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19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture

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Oak

Pair of 19th century French Gothic-style 5-light candelabra
Located in Cantù, IT
Pair of 19th-century French Gothic-style 5-light Candelabra - Private Collection Domenico Rugiano
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Bronze

Dutch Gothic Oak and Giltwood Steeple
Located in Queens, NY
Dutch Gothic style (19th Century) oak and gilt filigree carved 4 section steeple (Provenance: a Dutch church 108 Utrechtsestraat St., Amsterdam).
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19th Century Dutch Antique Gothic Furniture

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Oak

Large Size French Wall Crucifix / Jesus Christ on the Cross with Crown of Thorns
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique large size sculpture and an impressive, religious work of art. Looking at Christ suffering like this, the crucifix (in our view) is a symbol of what 'telling people the trut...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Wood

Rare Monumental Italian Carved Carrara Marble Model of a Cathedral
Located in Queens, NY
A Rare and Monumental Italian Carved Carrara Marble Model of a Cathedral, Rome, 19th century, circa 1840. Possibly a representation of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence Italy. The Italian Renaissance is renowned for its magnificent works of art and architecture, which are admired to this day for their grandeur and intricate details. Among the most impressive examples of this era are the rare and monumental carved Carrara marble models of cathedrals...
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19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Furniture

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Carrara Marble

19th Century French Carved Painted "Stations of the Cross", Complete Set of 14
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a private chapel, a staircase or hallway with this important and complete antique set of "The stations of the cross", or "Chemin de Croix" in French. Hand crafted in France...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Plaster, Stucco

Antique French Gothic Server Sideboard Console Table 2-Tier Walnut Marble Top
Located in Tyler, TX
HIGHLY CARVED Antique French RENAISSANCE REVIVAL Marble Top Highly Carved Walnut Console, Sofa Table, Sideboard or Server~~c. 1890s Original "rouge" marble top, two drawers with key...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Walnut

Miniature Iron Maiden of Nuremberg
Located in Hanover, MA
Miniature "Iron Maiden" in blackened cast metal attached to its original round wood base. The front doors are pin-hinged and open to reveal pointed spikes. At base of doors is printe...
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1890s German Antique Gothic Furniture

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Iron

Stunning Handcrafted Late 1800s Gothic Casket with Peacock & Gargoyle Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and rare Gothic Revival treasure box with bronze handle. If you are a collector of antique boxes and/or if you are looking for an extraordinary jewelry box to grace your credenza or side table then this unique and top quality made specimen in the Gothic style could be perfect. Gothic Revival boxes are very hard to find and we have never seen one with such prodigious carvings on all sides. The unique and cat-like dragon gargoyles (with fangs) that look like they are carrying this casket, are just some of the stunningly carved and detailed sculptures that make this antique rarity even more artistic and impressive. Another great feature are the peacock sculptures. In Christianity the peacock is the symbol of purity. Christians believe that once someone has passed their soul rises and goes to heaven. This is why in earlier times Christians would spread the feathers of a peacock over the deceased since it symbolized a pure soul that was immune to corruption. The peacock also represents immortality, resurrection, and the spiritual teachings of Jesus Christ and the Christian church. Have you also noticed the top quality details on both ends of the bronze handle on top? The quality of that ornamental work is of the absolute highest standard also. There are many more incredibly beautiful, hand carved details and together they show that no expense was spared to create one of the most amazing Gothic caskets...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Furniture

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Bronze, Iron

19th Century French Gothic Petite Trunk ~ Blanket Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Gothic Petite Trunk ~ Blanket Chest was purpose-built for a cozy niche, and its size makes it very versatile to use in any capacity! ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Oak

Gothic Barristers Bookcase Globe Wernicke Cabinet 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Three tier oak Globe Wernicke bookcase with lift up leaded glass panel in the Gothic style Circa 1890 The Globe-Wernicke bookcase is a modular, stackable barrister bookcase known for...
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1890s Antique Gothic Furniture

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Glass, Wood

An Old Decorative Green Man Copper Lantern This old Hall Lantern has 6 sides
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
An Old Decorative Green Man Copper Lantern This very old Hall Lantern has 6 bevelled glass sides This very unusual Baroque light is wired for electricity, it has the mask of the gr...
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19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture

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Copper

Large French Decorated Gothic Hall Lantern Ceiling Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French Decorated Gothic Hall Lantern Ceiling Light This is a Large and Very Heavy Hall Lantern it is a Classic Elaborate Gothic Design decorated with animals Caryatid and symb...
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1880s Antique Gothic Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Polychrome Terra Cotta Architecturals or Wall Consoles, France, C. 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
Recently discovered in a secluded private chapel nestled within the enchanting Loire Valley in central France, this remarkable pair of mid-19th century polychrome terra cotta archite...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Terracotta

Early 19th Century French School Vanitas Still Life Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in London, GB
Antique Vanitas Oil Painting, Antique Memento Mori Oil Painting, Antique Skull Oil Painting, Gothic Antique Painting, 19th Century Vanitas Still Life Oil Painting. Early 19th Century French Vanitas Oil Painting on Canvas. The Old Master Vanitas Still Life Painting depicts a skull, book and rosary. Oil on canvas, lined. Unsigned. In gold gilt period frame. Very well painted, attractive & highly decorative Vanitas skull...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Large Antique Gothic Arched Oak Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large antique unusual Gothic arched oak exterior door, reclaimed from St Edith's church, Eaton Under Heywood. At over 170 years old, this exceptional door has kept its good qualit...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Early 19th Century French Wrought Iron Hobnail Studded Safe Dated 1838
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your valuables and documents in this important antique hobnail safe. Manufactured by Magaud de Charf in Clermont, France, the monumental wrought iron safe is decorated with nail head motifs on all four sides and has an all-original, working mechanism. The front door is further decorated with two large hinges on the sides, and further embellished with a bronze plaque on the top which reads: "Doumaux Jeune a Clermont 1838". The inside opens to reveal an amazing lock mechanism and a large storage compartment. To open the safe, you first need to find and locate the nail which will activate and open the key latch on the right. Next, place the two large keys in each key hole one at a time and turn them in a certain order to open the safe; when opened, the inside reveals three wooden drawers over a bottom shelf which lifts up for underneath storage. (A video will be sent to the buyer if needed). The large and heavy hobnail studded safe...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Wrought Iron

French 19th Century Brass Altar Candlestick Lamp and Shade
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An antique brass altar candlestick from 19th century France, that has been converted into an electrified lamp. This gorgeous fixture i...
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Brass

Original Antique Illuminated Print of St Leo The Great. C.1880
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of St Leo The Great Illuminated Chromolithograph Published circa 1880 Unframed. Free shipping The measurement is the paper size
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1880s English Antique Gothic Furniture

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Paper

SIX ORIGINAL VICTORIAN CIRCA 1880 STEEPLE BACK GOTHiC ARCH OAK DINING CHAIRS 6
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of six original Gothic revival English oak Victorian dining chairs circa 1880 Please note...
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1880s English Antique Gothic Furniture

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Oak

Antique French Neo-Gothic Hand Carved Oak Trunk, 19th Century and Earlier
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Although this hand-carved oak trunk dates to the 1800s, some of the panels used are significantly older, possibly originating during the Gothic period....
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Wood, Oak

Set of 6 19th Century Country House Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 6 19th Century Country House Oak Dining Chairs This is a very handsome set of High Back Country Oak Chairs, one of which is the carver chair These handsome Oak frames have ...
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1890s Antique Gothic Furniture

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Oak

Original Antique Illuminated Print of St Elizabeth of Hungary. C.1880
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of St Elizabeth of Hungary Illuminated Chromolithograph Published circa 1880 Unframed. Free shipping The measurement is the paper size
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1880s English Antique Gothic Furniture

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Paper

Original Antique Illuminated Print of Mary Magdalene. C.1880
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of Mary Magdalene Illuminated Chromolithograph Published circa 1880 Unframed. Free shipping The measurement is the paper size
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1880s English Antique Gothic Furniture

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Paper

Pair Of Antique Cornelius Gilt Bronze And Crystal Three Arm Candelabra
Located in New Orleans, LA
An exquisite, period pair of antique Cornelius and Company gilt bronze three arm candlesticks, Philadelphia, circa 1840, having been electrified ...
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1840s American Antique Gothic Furniture

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Bronze

1890 French Big Winged Standing Dragon Wrought Iron Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one light each. These will be newly rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries. Standing winged dragons with lots of det...
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1890s French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Carved Oak Open Bookcase. The bookcase is good quality, with attractive carving
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Carved Oak Open Bookcase. The bookcase is good quality, with attractive carving on the front The bookcase is in good original condition and the shelves are adjustable This excelle...
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1870s Antique Gothic Furniture

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Oak

Model Of Nieuwerkerke, Battle Of The Duke Of Clarence, Bronze, Late 19th Century
By Count Alfred Émilien O'Hara van Nieuwerkerke
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large bronze representing the Death of the Duke of Clarence during a tournament: beautiful brown patina, the large quantity of details of precision and finesse make this sculpture li...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Bronze

French 19th Century Gothic Style Brass Chandelier
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning 6-light Gothic style brass chandelier from 19th century France. The dramatically styled fixture has a multifoil shaped base from which the six lights extend. The base is h...
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Brass

Gothic furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Gothic furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gothic furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Maitland Smith, and Aeterna Furniture. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $30 and tops out at $275,000 while the average work can sell for $2,408.

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