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...
Crystal, Iron
$1,318Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 2.96 in Dm 8.27 in
unique brass spot Gino Ponti Style wall Ceiling Light Flushmount Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti, Gio Ponti
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: metal and brass ceiling light (also useable as wall lights) set of 2 COLOR: black in our other listings you will find 3 other sets of identical light in other coloration...
Metal, Brass
$4,831
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
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
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...
Wrought Iron
$714
H 4.34 in Dm 10.04 in
amber textured Wall ceiling Light Helena Tynell Glashütte Limburg Style, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg, Helena Tynell
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 ...
Metal
$1,150Sale Price|53% Off
H 8 in W 20 in D 20 in
Flat Triangular Wrought Iron Gothic Revival 3-Light Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Gothic style chandelier with three candle style lights on a flat, open, wrought iron base of curled, geometric shapes. With three hand made chains co...
Wrought Iron
De.Light W1 Brass Articulating Double Sconce Wall Light
Located in Paris, FR
The De.Light is a solid brass double wall light with a leather sheathed stem detail. The main structure tops an opal glass di user or a cylinder fabric shade and the Directional stem features a conic shade mounted with a moveable joint. Perfect as a bedside reading lamp or to illuminate wall art...
Brass
$1,193 / 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...
Brass
$7,616
H 24.5 in Dm 32.2 in
Extra Large Antique White & Black 7x Alabaster Shades & Bronze Chandelier 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and extraordinary, 32.2 inches in diameter, 8-light antique chandelier. A striking and unusually large antique chandelier, crafted i...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Sunburst Eyelash Ceiling Light Fixture in Gilt Wrought Iron, Spain 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Hand Forged Sunburst Flush Mount in Gilt Iron and Gold Leaf, 1950s Hand-hammered sunburst light fixture with eyelash rays. Slightly curly iron rays surrounding the central sp...
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
$12,450Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 32 in W 20 in D 12.75 in
Pair of French Neoclassical Style 19th Century Six-Light Figural Wall Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and rare pair of French neoclassical style 19th century figural parcel gilt and silver carved wood and Gesso six-light wall sconces, each centered with giltwood carved seashel...
Wood
Bombato Glass Wall or Ceiling Light Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
Gold thermoformed glass (also available in silver) mounted on a base available in lacquered black metal. Can be used as a wall or ceiling light. Made by hand in Europe.
Metal
Arts & Crafts Early 1900 Wrought Iron Flush Mount, Pendant or Ceiling Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and handcrafted Arts and Crafts ceiling lamp. This spherical and manly ceiling lamp is entirely handcrafted of strong, lasting an...
Wrought Iron
$6,706
H 18.9 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Antique Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Castle Chandelier with Turrets
Located in Hannover, DE
A remarkable antique Gothic Revival wrought iron chandelier with a highly architectural castle-like form, four turret sections, crenellated details, pierced scrollwork panels and exp...
Wrought Iron
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...
Oak
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....
Iron