Gothic Lighting
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
A Pair of Heavy French Gothic Brass Table Lamps
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Heavy French Gothic Brass Table Lamps
A pair of very decorative Chateau table lamps, the bases are in the Gothic style with a wide 3 footed base and an elaborate centre...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Gothic Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,750 / set
1960s Wrought Iron Castle Chandelier
Located in Pueblo, CO
Large wrought iron chandelier fit for your castle, hand wrought iron with beautiful hammered bronze finish, six fixture, with original medallion and 14" of chain.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Gothic Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of 19th Century Neo-Gothic Italian Wrought Iron Dragon Wall Lights
Located in Hastings, GB
An incredible pair of late 19th century wrought iron wall lights/ torchiere's. This stunning pair of hand crafted Dragons are attributed to the Italian Master Ironworker Alessandro M...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Incredible Pair of Antique French Heavy Bronze Gothic Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sensational gutsy pair of heavy antique French 3 arm sconces having gothic inspired details. Newly rewired.
(Joyce)
Category
1920s French Vintage Gothic Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Spanish Revival Gilt Iron and Amber Glass Wall Lantern / Wall Sconce, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Revival Hand Forged Wall Hanging Lantern / Wall Sconce in Gilt Iron
Sculptural gilt iron wall sconce / lantern with amber blown glass cylinder lampshade, Spain, 1940s
This spanish hanging...
Category
20th Century Spanish Gothic Lighting
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
A Superb French Gothic Iron Entrance Wall Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Superb French Gothic Iron Entrance Wall Light
A very handsome French iron wall light with a glass flame shade, the light is set at a slight incline and would enhance the entrance...
Category
1930s Vintage Gothic Lighting
Materials
Iron
Pair of Nine-Light Crystal and Bronze Domed Chandelier Depicting Gargoyle
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Pair of Gothic nine-light crystal and bronze domed chandelier depicting gargoyle motif. Having one large centre glass bowl surrounded by six smaller glass bowls...
Category
Late 20th Century Gothic Lighting
Pair of Large Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Wall Sconces
Located in Troy, NY
Large, hand-forged wrought iron wall sconces, timeless, bold and stark appearance, exclusively designed by the Fortress, each sconce is individually hand-forged by local artisans; sm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Gothic Lighting
Materials
Iron
$14,500 / set
4 Lights Gothic Style Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice gothic style chandelier is made of wrought iron with 4 lights. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Gothic Lighting
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
19th Century Antique Gothic Lighting
Materials
Copper
St. Marks Gothic Wall Lantern
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This wrought iron Gothic Lantern was made for a private chapel in France. We also made matching pendants that are availalble. The Bronze finish and Honey opal...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,600 / set
19th Century French Gothic Black Painted Wrought Iron Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring a true "Old World" flair to your dining room, entryway or den with this large and imposing light fixture. Crafted in France circa 1870 and round in shape, this antique chandeli...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Lighting
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Gothic Forged Iron Six Candles Chandelier
Located in Paris, FR
Large decorative forged iron chandelier, late 19th century. Forged in France, circa 1890, the large chandelier can receive 6 candles (candles not provided). On wavy shapes, the chand...
Category
19th Century French Antique Gothic Lighting
Materials
Iron
Gothic Style Iron Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Hand Hammered Iron Chandelier in the Gothic style. Extraordinary iron work. 16 lights. France, circa 1890.
Dimensions: Height 51" Diameter 44"
CW5203
Category
1890s French Antique Gothic Lighting
Materials
Iron
Pair of 1950s Gothic Pendant Lights W/ Hexagon Shape and White Textured Glass
Located in New York, NY
1950's Gothic style pendant lights with textured white glass. This pair of hexagon shaped steel lights with brass plating have the original patina although there some wear with the b...
Category
1950s American Vintage Gothic Lighting
Materials
Steel, Brass
19th Century French Gothic Wrought Iron Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring a true "Old World" flair to your dining room or den with this large and imposing light fixture. Crafted in France circa 1870 and round in shape, this antique chandelier has a c...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Lighting
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Gothic Forged Iron Eight-Light Island Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique light fixture was forged in France, circa 1890. Rectangular in shape and almost 4 feet long, the chandelier with a flat bottom, features an intricate pierced gallery with scrolled work around the perimeter, and embellished with gilt floral rosette medallions in each recessed corner; the light has the original double chains on each side connected to a crossed bar, under the top double chain. The large chandelier has eight inside arms newly wired and each iron torch light...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Lighting
Materials
Iron
Pair of Monumental 19th Century Medieval Style Brass Candelabra
Located in Troy, NY
Pair of massive Gothic style brass candelabra of impressive size. Can be electrified or used to hold large pillar candles.
Category
16th Century German Antique Gothic Lighting
Materials
Brass
Wrought Iron Table Lamp with Dragon, Italy, circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Elegant table / desk lamp in wrought iron, figuring a winged dragon holding a torch / torchiere.
Beautiful metal work: subject well done, beautiful verdigris patina.
Neo-Gothi...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Gothic Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,329 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Boho Georgian Art Lighting Sconces - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a powerful design statement with this exceptional pair of vintage architectural sconces. Each fixture boasts a dramatic, oversized lantern form, featuring a distinctive pagoda-s...
Category
Late 20th Century American Gothic Lighting
Materials
Metal
Stoneware Lamp with Gothic Face
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Ceramic lamp with a gothic face. Lamp measures 19" high from base to the bottom of socket and 10" diameter. Lamp has been professionally rewired for a 3-way light bulb. We also added...
Category
1970s American Vintage Gothic Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Large, Magnificent and Rare Gothic Revival Silver Plated Incense Burner
Located in London, GB
A magnificent and rare Gothic Revival, Byzantine influenced antique silver plated incense burner. The highly decorative bowl, set with many coloured glass cabochon and bearing the initials I H S a symbolic monogram of Christ, is suspended from a high domed crown on six sturdy chains. Beneath the bowl is a reversed crown terminating in a reversed ring...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Lighting
Materials
Silver
Eraly 1900 Handcrafted Gothic Art Four Arm Winged Dragon Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and hand-carved Gothic Revival chandelier.
This handcrafted medieval chandelier comes with four arms and on the end of each arm there is a mean looking and well carved dr...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Lighting
Materials
Glass, Wood
19th Century Pair of Wooden Wall Chandeliers
Located in Esbeek, NL
Wall chandeliers in Gothic style.
Category
19th Century French Antique Gothic Lighting
Materials
Wood
$3,263 / set
Set of Four Neo-Gothic Iron Sconces, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Large and unusual set of four Gothic inspired sconces displaying striking ironwork. Each sconce has three arms. Can be wired.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Lighting
One Pair of Lime Painted Gothic Lanterns
Located in Washington, DC
One pair of very unusual pine lime painted wooden gothic lanterns
glass to either side and the bottom.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Lighting
Materials
Glass, Wood
$4,500 / set
A set of 4 French large Gothic style iron wall sconces, C. 1950.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A striking set of four sconces. Each sconce features a pair of scrolling arms, each supporting a single electrified candle, flanking a central vertical support accented with brass de...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
19th Century French Gothic Wrought Iron Eight-Light Chandelier with Gilt Accents
Located in Dallas, TX
This impressive antique chandelier was crafted in France circa 1880. Forged from heavy wrought iron, the eight-light fixture showcases bold Gothic design with scrolled arms, twisted ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Lighting
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Gothic Chandelier Pendant Hexagon Witco Style
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Great period piece of modern Medieval lighting. Faux hewn wood in hexagon form. Metal shades supported with metal crown stantions. Center spot light for nice downlighting. Source fro...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Gothic Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Patinated Gothic Style Hexagonal Lantern, Rewired, Second Available
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Patinated Gothic Style Hexagonal Lantern, Rewired
Sold Individually
USA, circa 1920s
Standing 42-Inches tall, executed in patinated metal, with Holy Cross finial, with pierc...
Category
20th Century American Gothic Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,196 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Antique Giacometti Style Brass Bronze Fleur de Lis Gothic Pole Floor Lamp - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote.
Antique Giacometti Style Bronze Fleur de Lis Gothic Pole Floor Lamps - a Pair. Very r...
Category
Early 20th Century Gothic Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Gothic Style Eight-Light Iron Chandelier with Hand-Painted Crests, Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Gothic style eight-light iron chandelier from the 20th century with hand-painted crests. This French Gothic style chandelier from the 20th century is an exquisite example of...
Category
20th Century French Gothic Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Torchiere Altar Candle Stand Floor Lamp 70"
Located in Dayton, OH
Large antique wrought / forged iron converted torchiere candle stand / candle holder floor lamp featuring Gothic / Spanish styling with scrolled accents, fleur de lis and two lights....
Category
Early 20th Century Gothic Lighting
Materials
Iron
$1,470 Sale Price
30% Off
Gothic 12 Arm Bronze Chandelier Union Theological Seminary NYC
Located in New York, NY
This 12-light cast bronze gothic chandelier was reclaimed from the Union Theological Seminary in NYC. The Seminary was established in 1836 with an English Gothic Revival style. This ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Gothic Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$23,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Renaissance Art Nouveau Iron Floral Lantern Pole Floor Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Antique French Renaissance Art Nouveau Iron Lea...
Category
Early 20th Century Gothic Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare Antique Hubbell Carved Oak Figural Dolphins Library Column Floor Lamp
By Hubbell
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare and one of a kind antique figural carved oak floor lamp, circa 1920s. Meticulously carved with amazing detail throughout. Features a swiss guard with torchiere staff atop a sq...
Category
1920s Vintage Gothic Lighting
Materials
Oak
$3,080 Sale Price
56% Off
Ceiling Lamp from 1930's, forged and welded steel.
Located in Turku, Finland
Quite special and unique ceiling lamp from 1930's. Designer and manufacturer is unknown but it has a bit same style like Taidetakomo Hakkarainen lamps and other works.
Rough hardly...
Category
Early 20th Century Finnish Gothic Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Gothic Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Vintage Gothic style two arm wall sconces having black and weathered gold back plates 4 w x 5.5 h.
Newly rewired.
Category
1950s American Vintage Gothic Lighting
Materials
Brass
$650 / set
Early 20th Century French Forged Wrought Iron 5 Light Candelabra Floor Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th century Gothic Style French forged wrought iron 5 light candelabra floor lamp.
US Rewiring and each takes a regular or LED Light bulb.
Has a cord switch attached to the tw...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
A Large Iron Candle Stick or Torchère This is a Tall Torchere
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large Iron Candle Stick or Torchère
This is a Tall Torchere, it takes 4 candles and will give height to spread the candle light source
The stand is blacksmith made and very heavy,...
Category
19th Century Antique Gothic Lighting
Materials
Iron
Pair of 19th Century French Wrought Iron Sconces with Gilt Fleur-de-Lys Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a touch of Gothic elegance to your interior with this refined pair of antique French wall sconces. Crafted circa 1880, each hand-forged iron fixture features graceful scrollwork ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique English Renaissance Gothic Patinated Brass Candlestick Table Lamps Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Renaissance Gothic Patinated Brass Candlestick Table Lamps with Tripod Paw Feet - a Pair. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 39" H (to finial) x 28" H (to light s...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Gothic Lighting
Materials
Brass
Circa 1900s Silverplate Chandelier with 5 Arms
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage silverplate chandelier with a broad belly, five arms with beautiful details, original canopy.
The piece came from Remains Lighting.
Measurements:
32 inches high x 18...
Category
20th Century English Gothic Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
Pendant "Cibulak", Czechoslovakia, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in the Czech Republic.
Made of brass and glass.
Brass shows some signs of use, such as scratch marks.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Gothic Lighting
Materials
Brass
Antique Gothic Revival Gold Bronze Figural Candelabra Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Gothic Revival Gold Bronze Figural Candelabra Table Lamps - a Pair. Item features wooden decorative candles, twin light sockets, pierced decorated frames, very nice antique p...
Category
Early 20th Century Gothic Lighting
Materials
Brass
1920's Oscar Bach Gothic style Brown Patinated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900 Oscar Bach bronze double light sconces, brown patinated finish
Category
1910s American Vintage Gothic Lighting
Materials
Bronze
20th Century French Iron Chandelier
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
French six-armed iron chandelier, circa 1950.The arms and central shaft feature scrolling acanthus leaves in alternating directions. This chandelier has a great composition with an i...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Lighting
Materials
Iron
5 Lights Wrought Iron Candlestick
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice 5 lights candlestick. is made of wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1950
Category
1950s French Vintage Gothic Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,112 Sale Price
25% Off
Large Vintage Gothic or Art Deco Black Wrought Iron & White Milk Glass Lights
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful large vintage gothic or Art Deco black painted wrought iron & white milk glass light fixtures. 3 total selling separately. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these a...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Wrought Iron Wall Sconce, French, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This decorative single large wall light is made of wrought iron. This is a French work, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Gothic Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare 1920's Bronze lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and rare 1920's bronze lantern, the patina is so much nicer in person
Category
1920s American Vintage Gothic Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with 7 Lights, French, Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice 7 lights candelabras floor lamp is made of wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Gothic Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with 4 Lights, French, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This 4 lights decorative floor lamp is made of wrought iron. This is a nice French work, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Gothic Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Gothic Revival Figural Bronze Candlestick Table Lamp by Leandri
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Gothic French Renaissance Figural Bronze Tall Candlestick Table Lamp by "Leandri". Item features the original French foundry mark, stunning cast bronze figures of winged grif...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Gothic Lighting
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Gothic Verdigris Flat Bottom Iron Eight-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a kitchen island or breakfast room with this elegant antique flat bottom light fixture. Forged in France, circa 1920 and rectangular in shape, the large chandelier has eight...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Lighting
Materials
Iron
Spanish Renaissance Style Gilt Metal Chandelier
Located in Sheffield, MA
The vintage four-branch gilt metal Gothic Revival style chandler is all curls and is newly re-wired for regular US use and has sockets that take regular bulbs.
Measures:
Chain: 63"...
Category
20th Century Gothic Lighting
Materials
Metal
Tall Arts & Crafts Cast Iron Candle Stick or Torchère
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Tall Arts & Crafts cast iron candle stick or torchère.
This is a tall and very heavy Torchere, it has a pricket in the centre of the sconce and sta...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Gothic Lighting
Materials
Iron
Pair of French Gothic Style Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Gothic stye gilt bronze 2-tier 5 arm wall sconces featuring floral and foliage motifs
Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use
Category
20th Century French Gothic Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,500 / set
Gothic Gilded Brass 5 Branch Chandelier This is a rare piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Gothic Gilded Brass 5 Branch Chandelier
This is a rare piece, it has been converted to electricity from a Gas Ceiling Light it is an excellent qual...
Category
19th Century Antique Gothic Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Gothic Gilt Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a dramatic architectural statement in your home with this monumental vintage Gothic Revival lantern. This commanding fixture features an open-cage design constructed from sturdy...
Category
Late 20th Century American Gothic Lighting
Materials
Iron
Gothic lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Gothic lighting for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, 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 and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gothic lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include and Steven Handelman. 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 $600 and tops out at $9,500 while the average work can sell for $2,850.
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