Gothic Revival Lighting
Gothic Revival 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. 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.
to
25
82
71
151
5
Height
to
Width
to
124
45
10
10
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
58,248
19,072
9,123
8,119
3,960
2,689
2,086
1,630
1,591
966
840
830
672
581
549
411
200
128
1
53
97
5
53
32
6
6
2
6
3
3
9
7
2
138
62
51
45
44
115
57
23
22
13
156
152
152
3
2
1
1
1
Style: Gothic Revival
Antique Gothic Bronze Corinthian Column Table Lamp
Located in Lincoln, GB
Antique Gothic Bronze Corinthian Column Table Lamp, a stunning piece that seamlessly blends historical elegance with modern functionality.
This ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Set of six Antique Spanish Gothic Revival wall light / wall sconce wrought iron
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Amazing large set of six matching wall scones Spanish Gothic Revival. Fully hand crafted from wrought iron with amazing attention to detail.
Marvelous antique metal patina. They are...
Category
1920s Spanish Vintage Gothic Revival Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of French bronze ecclesiastical processional torches Circa early 1900s
Located in CARENTAN-LES-MARAIS, FR
Sourced in Normandy, France, this magnificent pair of antique, French, bronze, ecclesiastical processional torches certainly make an impression. The detail of the filigree work aroun...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century European Pricket Conversion Gothic Table Lamps
Located in Lomita, CA
This beautiful pair of hand wrought iron converted lamps once lit the way as pricket candleholders, and it surely took two hands to hold one. They are heavy, handcrafted beautifully...
Category
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
$2,250 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Dr C Dresser A Gothic Revival Stylised Floral Hanging Acid Etched Opaque Shade.
Located in London, GB
A Gothic Revival stylised floral hanging acid etched opaque shade in the style of Dr C Dresser. Opening fitting to top is 2 5/8”. Measures: Height 4", w...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Materials
Glass
Gothic Revival Metal and Glass "Fleur" Motif Lantern Style Pendant
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Gothic Modern gold-finish metal and frosted glass "fleur" motif lantern style pendants.
Category
1950s American Vintage Gothic Revival Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair 19thC. Gothic Brass Pricketstick Lamps
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of tall 19thC. Gothic brass pricket candlesticks with Barley twist columns interspersed with vine leaves, acanthus leave and rosette decoration - 18"diam x 44"h - The lampshade(...
Category
1850s English Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Materials
Brass
$4,976 / set
Set of 4 Gothic Style Wall Sconces
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique cast iron single arm Neo-Gothic Medieval wall lighting fixture that sits on a triangular shield backplate.
Gothic Revival lighting.
Category
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Lighting
Materials
Iron
Hand-Forged Gothic Revival Sconce in Style of Poillerat
Located in Houston, TX
Forged single iron sconce in the manner of Gilbert Poillerat. Incredibly detailed fine quality iron sconce. Neo-Gothic/ Spanish Revival in style wit...
Category
1920s French Vintage Gothic Revival Lighting
Materials
Iron
Vintage Regency Vine Candle Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover the dramatic elegance of this vintage candle lantern, a substantial and sculptural piece crafted from hand-forged metal. Its impressive design features an open, multi-facete...
Category
Late 20th Century American Gothic Revival Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Enameld Neo Gothic 12 Lighs Chandelier
Located in Firenze, IT
This antique 19th century Italian large gilt bronze and enameld Neo Gothic pendant chandelier dating back to 1850 circa is a stunning handcra...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Lighting
Materials
Metal
Handsome and Large-Scaled English Neo-Gothic Brass Six-Light Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
The central cluster column support emanating six scrolled arms supporting upright torches; adorned overall with brass strap-work and spheres
Category
1940s English Vintage Gothic Revival Lighting
Materials
Brass
$4,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Pr. French 19th Century Gothic-Neoclassical Style 5-Light Gilt-Bronze Candelabra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th century Gothic-Revival neoclassical style five-light gilt-bronze candelabra. The finely chased gilt-bronze tripod-leaf base, surmounted with floral rosette...
Category
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,850 Sale Price / set
42% Off
1860 French Antique Gothic Revival Cast Brass Pendant Lantern With Arch Windows
Located in New York, NY
Superb quality, French Gothic Revival pendant lantern dating to around 1860, exquisitely handcrafted in heavy cast bronze. This rare piece showcases remarkable chasing and architectu...
Category
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Golden Wrought Iron Floor Lamp Lantern Antique Chandelier, French, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Wrought iron floor gothic style light lantern French midcentury, circa 1960
Wrought iron and wood
Good vintage condition with only minor signs of use for its age.
Two slightly oxidiz...
Category
1960s French Vintage Gothic Revival Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair Large Antique French Gothic Style Steel and Gilt Bronze 5-Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous pair of large antique (early 20th century) French gothic style gilt and polished steel 5-light sconces measuring 31 by 15 by 16 inches, with candelabra size sockets, white p...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Lighting
Materials
Ormolu, Steel
Gothic Style Table Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Gothic Style Table Lamp
The lamp stands on a square bronzed foot, it has a 4 sided central column which has a face on each side
This is an unusual lamp and it has a square pleated...
Category
1960s Vintage Gothic Revival Lighting
Materials
Composition
Pair of French bronze ecclesiastical processional torches Circa early 1900s
Located in CARENTAN-LES-MARAIS, FR
Sourced in Normandy, France, this magnificent pair of antique, French, bronze, ecclesiastical processional torches certainly make an impression. The detail of the filigree work aroun...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Materials
Bronze
A Superb Aesthetic Iron Hanging Candelier A very handsome piece.
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Superb Aesthetic Iron Hanging Candelier
A very handsome piece, a large piece with 4 upturned branches, it is lit by candles so would work well outdoors sheltered by the wind. This...
Category
1960s Vintage Gothic Revival Lighting
Materials
Iron
Heavy French Gothic Table Lamp A very decorative Chateau table lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Heavy French Gothic Table Lamp
A very decorative Chateau table lamp, the base is in a bronze finish in the Gothic style with a decoratively sha...
Category
1920s Vintage Gothic Revival Lighting
Materials
Metal
Handmade Mediterranean Style with Contemporary Lines Exterior Lantern Wall Light
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...
Category
2010s American Gothic Revival Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Ornate Pair of Gothic Revival Jeweled Bronze Lamps with Linen Drum Shades
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., a pair of large brass reticulated candle pricket table lamps, with grape clusters and leaves in relief, on paw feet, unmarked. These lamps are fabulous in the best possible ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Gothic Revival Lighting
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Brass
Gilt Bronze Gothic Revival Light Fixture, English 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional solid gilt bronze Gothic Revival period light fixture in the manner of Augustus Pugin. Very high quality casting with superb detai...
Category
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$9,000 Sale Price
20% Off
A Large Pair of Wrought Iron Candle Sticks or Torchère b
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large Pair of Wrought Iron Candle Sticks or Torchère
These Tall Torchère when placed on the floor will look very attractive by the fire side
The stands are blacksmith made and ver...
Category
1960s Vintage Gothic Revival Lighting
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,150 Sale Price
53% Off
A Large Pair of Wrought Iron Candle Sticks or Torchère b
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large Pair of Wrought Iron Candle Sticks or Torchère
These Tall Torchère when placed on the floor will look very attractive by the fire side
The stands are blacksmith made and ver...
Category
1960s Vintage Gothic Revival Lighting
Materials
Iron
Monumental Brutalist Hammered Tudor Gothic Scroll Lamps Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Monumental pair of Tudor Gothic Revival scroll lamps with attached hammered metal shade. These huge lamps are amazing in person and make a huge st...
Category
1960s Portuguese Vintage Gothic Revival Lighting
Materials
Iron, Tin
$3,080 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Torchere Italian Iron 5 Candle or Torches High Monumental
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Stunning, monumental, Italian, wrought iron torchere with 5 torch or candle holders and decorative scrollwork.
Measures: length 56cm., 22" height 162cm. 64" 5ft 4" depth 15cm., 6"...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique 19th Century Gothic Bronze Lanterns
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of antique 19th century bronze lanterns in the Gothic style.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Toned Candlestick Style Metal Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
Tall slender bronzed tone metal lamp with square stone base and glass decorative piece in the middle area. Lamp has metal shade and finial.
Height of lamp with shade - 34"
Lamp ...
Category
20th Century Gothic Revival Lighting
Gothic Revival Pilaster Lamp in Carved Oak, Bearers / Atlantes, France
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Impressive Pilaster Lamp in Carved Oak – Bearers / Atlantes
France, 20th Century – Neo-Gothic Style
A majestic pilaster lamp in finely carved solid oak, featuring stylized male figu...
Category
20th Century French Gothic Revival Lighting
Materials
Wood, Oak
Pair of Gothic Revival Style Opaline Lamps and Gilt Bronze, circa 1890
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Gothic Revival style lamps baluster shaped in egg-shell coloured opaline. Decor of blue and red stylized palmettes on the body and flowery lattices on the neck.
Chiseled and ...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Materials
Bronze
A pair of brass and copper Gothic Revival candlestick lamp bases, 19th century
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A pair of brass and copped Gothic Revival candlestick lamp bases, 19th century, with castellated rims.
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,382 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Unusual Wrought Iron Chandelier with Bird and Serpents, France, circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
An unusual, neo-Gothic style, eight-arm chandelier, representing a bird with wings deployed, with a snake coming out of its body, and eating another snake. The serpent's tail twists ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Gothic Revival lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Gothic Revival lighting 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 lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gothic Revival lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include Britt Jewett, Woka Lamps, A. Bastet Lyon, and B. Day & Sons of Birmingham. 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 lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $375 and tops out at $120,000 while the average work can sell for $2,796.
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Murano Glass Trumpet
Palm Finials
Primavera Barovier
Sergio Asti On Sale
Used Railroad Locomotives
Brass Cobra Snake
Chapman Brass Candlesticks
Copper Palm Tree
Islamic Oil Lamp
Mad Architects
Miami Used Office Furniture
Mirror With Crystal Flowers
Ship Spotlight
Victorian Vintage Cherub
Giraffe Marcantonio
Globus Vintage
Italian Violin
Robert Stadler