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.
Swedish Gothic Style Iron Lantern with Crackle Glass, 1930s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A characterful hanging lantern with a tapered, faceted form created from a single piece of blown crackle glass shaped within a hand-forged iron cage. The glass expands between the ve...
Iron
Antique & Large Size Gothic Revival Wrought Iron & Transparent Glass Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning, top quality made antique pendant in the Gothic style. If you are a collector of rare and ancient looking Gothic antiques then this large size and possibly one of a kind pendant could be flying your way soon. With antique light fixtures as one of our specialities, we know how rare Gothic lanterns are and to have found one of this age, size, beauty and quality more than made our day. Also, because this all hand-crafted specimen is, except for the glass, completely original and in superb condition. What makes this stylishly blackened specimen stand out from the other Gothic lights that we have sold over the years, is the thickness of the forged wrought iron parts and its relatively clean-lined design. The forged iron is thick and strong and that too is why this large lantern light...
Metal, Wrought Iron
Antique Gothic Medieval Wrought Iron & Cathedral Glass, Porch or Hallway Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare hand-crafted architectural lantern, early 1900. This is one of those lanterns that immediately stands out. A hand-crafted architectural pendant from the 1910-20, with a presenc...
Metal
Wrought Iron & Stained Glass Italian Gothic Lanterns (2 available)
Located in Hanover, MA
Two matching mid-century hexagonal Italian Gothic lantern pendants.. Cast metal in a traditional wrought iron form. Worn black finish over silver. Glass panels in amber with a red...
Wrought Iron
Beautiful Shape Arts & Crafts era, Gothic Revival Style Pendant Light w Dome Top
Located in Lisse, NL
Gothic Revival Pendant Light with Dome Top, ca. 1920. This beautiful antique brass pendant light has such a calm and timeless presence. The comb...
Brass
Antique & Good Size Gothic Revival Wrought Iron & Cathedral Glass Lantern 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning, top quality made and all original antique pendant in the Gothic style. If you are a collector of rare and ancient looking Gothic antiques then this good size and possibly ...
Metal, Wrought Iron
Unique Antique and Large Gothic Revival Hand Carved Oak & Glass Lantern Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Truly impressive and great workmanship, hexagonal Gothic light fixture. If you are a collector of truly amazing Gothic antiques then this large a...
Glass, Wood, Oak
$6,450Sale Price / item|48% Off
Set of Four Large French 19th-20th Century Gothic Style Gilt Bronze Lanterns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and large set of four French 19th-20th century Gothic Revival style gilt bronze and glass six-light hanging lanterns with opaque-yellow stained-art glass, the top crowned with a cluster of fruits, circa 1900. Note: These are a set of four lanterns...
Bronze
19c Italian Antique Gothic Style Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
A striking example of 19th-century Italian craftsmanship, this antique Gothic-style lantern features elaborate architectural detailing inspired by medieval Gothic design. Rendered in...
Iron
Monumental French Gothic Antique Lantern Outdoor Wall Light
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent French Gothic Revival outdoor lantern. The monumental size sconce with beautiful verdigris patina finish features a tall architectural iron cage body topped with an...
Iron
$16,500 / item
4 English Gothic Revival Bronze Hanging Lanterns
Located in Queens, NY
4 English Gothic Revival-style (19/20th Century) bronze 6 sided hanging lanterns with filigree panels. (PRICED EACH).
Bronze
French Iron Neo-Gothic Lantern with Stained Glass, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French iron lantern with colorful stained glass circa 1880 (Napoleon III) Total with the chain / 33", Lantern / H: 26", 10.5" by 10.5" Wired for US.
Iron
Gothic Revival Medieval Style Good Size Iron & Cathedral Glass Lantern / Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Impressive and all handcrafted, Gothic hallway or porch light fixture. If you are a collector of rare and all handcrafted Gothic antiques then this one of a kind lantern could be fl...
Metal, Iron
Pair of Antique 19th Century Gothic Bronze Lanterns
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of antique 19th century bronze lanterns in the Gothic style.
Bronze
Pair of English 19th Century Painted Iron Gothic Revival Period Lanterns
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Gothic Revival painted iron single-light lanterns from the 19th century, priced and sold per pair. Two pairs are currently available. Made in England during the Gothic Reviva...
Iron
Pair of English 19th Century Painted Iron Gothic Revival Period Lanterns
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Gothic Revival painted iron single-light lanterns from the 19th century, priced and sold per pair. Two pairs are currently available. Made in England during the Gothic Reviva...
Iron
Antique Brass Gothic Revival Style Pendant
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a Gothic Revival-style antique brass pendant or lantern. This pendant has beautiful details like cut out diamond shapes alo...
Brass
$4,875Sale Price / item|35% Off
Set of Three Small French 19th-20th Century Gothic Style Gilt Bronze Lanterns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of three French 19th-20th century Gothic revival style gilt bronze and glass single-light hanging lanterns with opaque-yellow stained-art-g...
Bronze
Pendant by Gaetano Scoilari, model Concorde
Located in Zemst, BE
A gothic revival or a bit Hollywood regency-style pendant by Gaetano Scoliari Solid brass and chrome pendant: excellent quality. 9 lightbulbs With the original chain and ceiling c...
Brass, Chrome
Very Large Early 20th Century Neo Classic Bronze Chandelier Lantern
Located in Toledo, OH
A large heavy bronze cylindrical lantern. This fixture is 40" tall by 18" in diameter. Inside the cylinder are 9 candle lights. There are seven of these available. These were obta...
Bronze
Vintage Boho Pierced Metal Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate your space with the captivating allure of this vintage pierced metal lantern, a true embodiment of bohemian elegance. Its ornate design features exquisite pierced metalwor...
Metal
$8,500 / set
H 32 in Dm 22 in
Large Art Deco White Milk Chandelier, Pendant or Lantern in Dome Shape, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A stunning pair of Art Deco style dome form milk glass white chandeliers or lanterns. Each having individual panes, possessing an open door pane leading to a double recently wired setting housing two sixty watts bulbs. These fine custom lanterns...
Metal
19th Century Mexican San Miguel Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive and ornately decorated antique electrified hanging lantern from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico (New Spain). Exquisitely hand-crafted in the 19th century (possibly late 18th century), even though San Miguel was the first town in present day Mexico to win independence from the Spanish Empire in the early nineteenth century, this lantern displays strong European old world influence. Constructed of wonderfully patinated wrought iron and oxidized tin, tall cylindrical shaped, framed with intricate scrollwork, openwork, and an abundance of fiolate decoration in the delicate form of serrated acanthus leaves. Retaining the six original bubble glass panels. The interior having a central candelabra like independently hung fixture adorned with six faux candle flame light bulbs. Originally made before the invention of electricity, this lantern has been converted from candle light to modern day electricity, accepting standard candelabra bulbs. Faux flaming bulbs included. It can be used a variety of ways, including as an indoor hanging pendant lamp, chandelier, outdoor patio or covered entry way, or placed as a table lamp on a large console table or sideboard. Timelessly elegant, producing a warm silhouette and enchanting glow with breath-taking radiating patterns, that lends to creating an ambiance of cozy romantic warmth and rich sophisticated depth, visually striking and reminiscent of a magnificent Medieval wood burning fireplace. Dimensions (approx): 36" High, 21" Diameter In the mid-18th century the settlement city of San Miguel de Allende was at its height, and this was when most of its distinctive large mansions, palaces, and religious buildings were constructed, most still remaining today. The town was also home to the area's wealthy hacienda owners. At that time, it was one of the most important and prosperous settlements in New Spain with a population reaching 30,000. By comparison, in the mid-18th century Boston...
Wrought Iron, Tin
$1,500
H 29 in Dm 24.5 in
Gothic Revival Style Brass Eight Light Chandelier With Candle Style Bulb Sockets
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th C. antique-style brass chandelier with a rich, aged gold finish. The patina adds depth and character, giving it an authentic, vintage look. The chandelier has a circular frame w...
Metal, Brass
American Wrought Iron and Gilt Monumental Hanging Lantern, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
American wrought iron and gilt three-light hanging lantern with six-paneled glass sides, decorative gilt acanthus and floral medallions, adorned with upper and lower scrolled spikes ...
Oversize Drum Lantern, 1930s, Sand-Colored Glass and Brass
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare oversize drum lantern from the 1930s. Minimalist brass-plated steel structure with sand-colored curved glass. Bottom glass has a white casing, top glass segments are frosted. On...
Brass, Steel
Iron and Glass Lantern Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Simple and elegant iron and glass pendants. Glass globe shaped as an octagon with inlaid iron with in clear glass. Oil rub bronze hardware. Newly re-wired. One available.
$1,652Sale Price|25% Off
H 29.5 in Dm 12 in
Murano Glass Wrought Iron Handcrafted Pendant or Lantern, Venice, Italy, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Murano hand blown colored glass in wrought iron frame pendant, orange, yellow and green colors with great lighting effect, Venice, Italy, 1950s. This pendant is for indoor and outdoo...
Metal, Wrought Iron
$3,465Sale Price|30% Off
H 27.5 in W 17.25 in D 17.25 in
French Baroque Style Wrought-Iron Stained Glass Hall Lantern, 19th-20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 19th-20th century Baroque Revival style wrought iron and four-color vitreaux stained glass single-light hall lantern, the rounded four stained glass...
Wrought Iron
$3,628 / set
H 25.6 in Dm 14.97 in
Italian Florentine Renaissance Revival Style Pair Italian Wrought Iron Lanterns
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We also have a large single lantern, photos and measurements of which are attached. This elegant pair of Italian wrought iron lanterns represents a refined example of the artistic i...
Wrought Iron
Arts & Crafts Peter Marsh for Nader Multicolor Chunk Glass Globe Light
By Peter Marsh
Located in Verviers, BE
Peter Marsh for Nader Multicolor Chunk Glass Globe Light Assemblage ltd Hockley Hill, Birmingham Rare and unique multicolor leaded glass globe li...
Brass
Monumental Art Deco Green Wrought Iron Lantern, Italy 1930s
Located in Milan, IT
Elegant Italian lantern dating from the 1930s, finely crafted in hand-forged wrought iron with textured frosted glass panels. The tapered hexagonal body is enriched with delicate scr...
Metal
$2,121 / item
H 11.82 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Beautiful German Sculptural Bubble Brass Tube Ceiling Pendant Light
By miiss
Located in Berlin, DE
One of... beautiful solid brass bubble tube pendant light with adjustable lamp socket by miiss Studio, The overall height can be customized. Available as wall light version. Germany ...
Brass, Iron
Late 19th Century English Bronze Verdigris Hall Lantern
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Late 19th Century bronze Gothic hall lantern with natural verdigris patination is a striking example of craftsmanship and timeless design. Intricate tracery, pointed arches and ornat...
Bronze
Sold
H 21.5 in Dm 11.4 in
Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Pendant Lantern with Amber Glass Panels, Early 20th
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted, original and hexagonal Gothic light fixture. A striking Gothic Revival pendant lantern crafted from hand-forged iron with richly textured amber-colored glass panels...
Wrought Iron
Gothic Revival Iron Molted Glass Hall Lanterns, 2
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Gothic Revival Iron Molted Glass Hall Lanterns, 20th century, in peach, orange, and white shades, crenellated and trefoil frame. 19" H x 9.75" Diameter.
Iron
A Bronze English late 19th Century Lantern
Located in London, GB
A square bronze lantern with four panes of glass to sides and roof, with petal shaped smoke outlet, pierced filigree work to gallery and a four arm branch within English Circa 1900
Bronze
Sold
H 57 in Dm 12 in
Antique Irish Sterling Silver Ecclesiastical Gothic Style Hanging Lantern / Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Antique Irish hanging lamp in the ecclesiastical neo-gothic style, dated 1911, by John Smith of Dublin. 57 inches tall and 12 inches across, with single candle holder at center and ...
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 20th-century French lantern captures the timeless elegance of wrought iron craftsmanship with a rustic, hand-forged design. The hexagonal frame features subtly curved ...
Wrought Iron
Antique Art Deco Wrought Iron & Cathedral Glass, Porch or Hallway Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Great style and top quality artisanship hallway or porch lantern. If you are looking for a unique 'architectural lantern' for your porch or hallway and you like the look and feel of...
Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron
Sold
H 32.7 in Dm 10.2 in
Gothic Revival Medieval Style, Polychrome Wrought Iron & Cathedral Glass Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted, original and hexagonal Gothic light fixture. If you are looking for a rare and ancient looking Gothic antique light fixture then this hallway lantern could be flyin...
Metal, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Antique Brass Gothic Style Hallway / Entryway Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
Solid brass lantern with vellum insert panels in the high Gothic Revival style. Excellent quality and patina. Recently re-wired and ready to install. Perfect size for an entryway or ...
Brass
Arts & Crafts Era Gothic Revival Nailed Wrought Iron & Glass Lantern, Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Finer quality and all handcrafted, tall entry hall light fixture. With early 20th century lighting as one of our specialities, we are always happy ...
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Antique & Good Size Gothic Revival Wrought Iron & Cathedral Glass Lantern 1910s
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning, top quality made and all original antique pendant in the Gothic style. If you are a collector of rare and ancient looking Gothic antiques then...
Metal, Wrought Iron
Large Continental Neogothic Wrought Iron Four-Light Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
With vasi-form top above a four-sided open frame topped with spiraling finials resting on twisted supports ending in similar spiraling pendants all joined by an openwork trefoil peri...
Wrought Iron