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.
Antique Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original antique candle pendant converted to electric chandelier. This unique and elegant, six-light chandelier incorporates everything that we love about antiques: it is unique, it...
Wrought Iron
Handmade Mediterranean Style with Contemporary Lines Exterior Lantern Wall Light
By Santa Barbara Lighting Company, Britt Jewett
Located in Santa Paula, CA
This lantern has Mediterranean style precedence with historic profiles and contemporized geometric lines. A striking fixture during the day but even more so at night when the pattern...
Wrought Iron
Maison Baguè Gilt Wrought Iron Crystal Nine-Light Flush Mount France, 1940s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large gilt Iron and crystal nine-Light flush mount by Maison Baguès, France, 1940s. Wonderful art environment handcrafted in iron gild with gold leaf beautifuly decorate with amber g...
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Large Wavey Murano Ceiling/ Wall Light
Located in Westport, CT
One textured clear blown Murano wavy sconce with silver hardware, comprised of six lights up to 60 watts each, can be displayed horizontally or vertically ...
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$1,225 / item
H 22.45 in Dm 14.34 in
De.Light W2 Contemporary Brass Articulating Double Wall Sconce, Flow Collection
Located in Paris, FR
The DE.LIGHT is a solid brass double wall light with a leather sheathed stem detail. The main structure tops a cylinder fabric shade or an opal glass di user and the directional stem...
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$4,959
H 3.55 in Dm 22.84 in
Spanish Sunburst Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Wrought Iron and Glass, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of kind Sunburst Leafed Light Fixture, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Frosted Glass Mid-Century Modern gilt iron sunburst flush mount with leaves surrounding a central frosted glass di...
Iron, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron
$3,080Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.63 in Dm 16.93 in
Spanish Sunburst Crown Light Fixture in Gilt Wrought Iron and Glass, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wrought Iron and Pressed Glass Neoclassical Sunburst Crown Flush Mount, Spain, 1940s. An sculptural hand hammered iron and glass ceiling light fixture with neoclassical and gothic re...
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19th Century Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Casteren, NL
This impressive chandelier is a fine example of 19th-century French wrought iron craftsmanship. Entirely made of steel, it features six elegantly twisted arms ending in drip pans wit...
Wrought Iron
$5,508Sale Price|20% Off
H 39.38 in Dm 25.2 in
Spanish Wrought Iron and Amber Glass Chandelier, Fish Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Wrought Iron Fishes Chandelier with Blown Glass Globe Shades. Spain, 1950s-1960s Rare find. This four-light ceiling lamp was handcrafted in Spain...
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French Country Spanish Colonial Style Wrought Iron Nine-Light Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Very elegant Spanish Colonial, French Country style nine-light handelier, France, circa 1920-1930. Large rustic hand-forged ring supporting nine candelabra lights, suspended by three...
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$2,450
H 6.7 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Sunburst Foliage Floral Light Fixture in Two-Tone Gilt Wrought Iron, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Lovely hand-hammered gilt iron floral ceiling light fixture with leaves and a central rose accent. Spain, 1950s. The leaves are gilded in two-ton...
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$13,420
H 9.85 in W 55.91 in D 47.25 in
Huge Foliage Floral Flush Mount Light Fixture, Gilt Wrought Iron, 56 in
Located in Barcelona, ES
Oustanding Bush Tree Floral Flush Mount Lamp, Hand Forged Gilt Iron, Spain, 1940s. Rare find Monumental large size ( 55,9 in ) hand-hammered gilt iron foliage flower bush ceiling li...
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Wrought Iron Horizontal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's forged iron Spanish chandelier with scrolling body and forged chain. Original finish. 5 lights. Measurements: Height: 28″ Depth: 3″ ...
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$733
H 4.34 in Dm 10.04 in
amber textured Wall ceiling Light Helena Tynell Glashütte Limburg Style, 1960s
By Helena Tynell, Glashütte Limburg
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: wall light, ceiling light Producer: in style of Glashütte Limburg, Germany Design: in style of Helena Tynell Origin: Germany Age: 1960s This fantastic ...
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Enormous Hand-Carved Gothic Revival Art, Four Gargoyles Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazing, hand-carved, Gothic Revival work of lighting art. This amazing ceiling lamp did not come from your average home and finding this gem totally made our day. It is most likel...
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Neo-Gothic Iron Flush Mount Light
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage flush mount "mini-crown" light from France. Likely dates from the 1920s. Re-wired for the USA. 2 available. All original patina. Interior is painted a sort of oxblood color....
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