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
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
Antique Painted Iron Floor Torchere from France, Early 1900s
Located in Dallas, TX
This five light, antique French cast iron torchere has been painted deep green with gold colored bands around the motifs. The motifs are trefoils, ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Lighting
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Forged Iron Four-Light Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique fixture was crafted in southern France, circa 1920. The Gothic candelabra lamp stands on a twisted, forged stem with three curve...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Lighting
Materials
Iron
Palatial Silver Distressed Rustic Metal Chandelier by Schonbek
By Schonbek
Located in Manhasset, NY
Palatial silver distressed rustic metal chandelier by Schonbek. A wonderful rustic silver metal chandelier by one of Germany's finest crystal ...
Category
1970s Vintage Gothic Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Early 19th C Pair of French Brass and Enamel 5 Candle Wall Sconces
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Early 19th C Pair of French Brass and Enamel 5 Candle Wall Sconces
Stunning pieces very heavy and beautifully crafted, originally they were powered by 5 candles each and they have ...
Category
1850s Antique Gothic Lighting
Materials
Brass
Chandelier Pendant Wrought Iron Wood Gothic Style French Design 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Particular Gothic style chandelier made of wrought iron and wood. Made in France in the 1940s.Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you.
Weight: 10 Kg
Bulbs: 4 E14 ligh...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century Blacksmith Made Gothic Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Blacksmith Made Gothic wrought iron floor lamp
This is a very unusual Gothic Wrought Iron Floor Lamp the stand is blacksmith made, it stands on 3 feet and takes a wax candle which sits in the centre sconce...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Lighting
Materials
Iron
Pair of Bronze Candelabra Style Buffet Lamps by Oscar Bach
Located in Toledo, OH
A fantastic pair of buffet lamps by Oscar Bach. Candelabra with two electrified candle sockets on each with mica shades that are included. They ha...
Category
20th Century American Gothic Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Gothic Painted Wrought Iron Three-Light Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entry or man's study with this elegant pair of wall sconces. Forged in France circa 1860, each fixture with twisted arm features three lights newly wired and dressed with decorative candle sleeve covers. Both lights are decorated with eagle motifs and embellished with a hand painted crest in the middle. The tall Gothic style sconces...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Antique Gothic American Iron Hall Lantern, Circa 1900-1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Gothic American iron hall lantern, Circa 1900-1910.
Category
Early 20th Century American Gothic Lighting
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Gothic Wrought Iron Floor Lamp in the Style of Samuel Yellin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, Gothic, craftsman-made, wrought iron floor lamp with decoratively scored stem, tripod base and foliate top with three-bulb fitter in the style of Samuel Yellin. T...
Category
1920s American Vintage Gothic Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Arts and Crafts Gothic Hall Lantern Ceiling Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French Arts and Crafts Gothic Hall Lantern Ceiling Light
This is a very Large and Heavy Hall Lantern it is a Classic Designed and signed E...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Gothic Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Antique Gothic Silvered Bronze 12-Light Chandelier, Circa 1860.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Gothic Silvered Bronze 12-Light Chandelier, Circa 1860.
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Early 20th Century Forged Polished Iron Wall Torchere Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a powder room or an entry way with this elegant pair of antiques wall torcheres lights. Crafted in France, circa 1920, each narrow fixture made...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Lighting
Materials
Iron
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
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 for the Fortress, each sconce is individually hand-forged by local artisans; s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Gothic Lighting
Materials
Iron
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
large wrought iron chandelier with 8 lights. French work. Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice large 8 lights chandelier is made of wrought iron. This is a French work in the gothic style. Circa 1950
Category
1950s French Vintage Gothic Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rectangular wrought iron chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Rectangular wrought iron chandelier with golden twist trim details and original canopy.
Category
1940s French Vintage Gothic Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Heavily Turned Oak Floor Standing Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Heavily turned oak floor standing lamp
This is an attractive piece in style of a Corinthian column with a stepped base and acanthus carvings at...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Lighting
Materials
Oak
French 19th Century Gothic Style Brass Chandelier
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning 6-light Gothic style brass chandelier from 19th century France. The dramatically styled fixture has a multifoil shaped base from which the six lights extend. The base is h...
Category
19th Century French Antique Gothic Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Interesting Gilt Bronze and Crystal "Grotesque" Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
An interesting early 20th century gilt bronze and crystal twenty-six-light "Grotesque" chandelier.
A unique Gothic style, drop crystal, basket chandelier with different "Grotesque" faces and designs. Twenty-four-tiered perimeter lights (including six lanterns) and two-tiered interior lights.
Artists began to give the tiny faces of the figures in grotesque decorations strange caricatured expressions, in a direct continuation of the medieval traditions of the drolleries in the border decorations or initials in illuminated manuscripts. From this the term began to be applied to larger caricatures, such as those of Leonardo da Vinci, and the modern sense began to develop. It is first recorded in English in 1646 from Sir Thomas Browne: "In nature there are no grotesques". By extension backwards in time, the term became also used for the medieval originals, and in modern terminology medieval drolleries, half-human thumbnail vignettes drawn in the margins, and carved figures on buildings (that are not also waterspouts, and so gargoyles) are also called "grotesques".
A Boom in the production of works of art in the grotesque genre, characterized the period 1920–1933 of German art. In contemporary illustration art, the "grotesque" figures, in the ordinary conversational sense, commonly appear in the genre grotesque art...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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
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
Pair Of Bronze Candlesticks, Late 18th/early 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of bronze candlesticks on a tripod base resting on lion's paws, and at the top, the point used to fix the candle
Period late 18th early 19th century
Wear from use, one of the ...
Category
Late 18th Century European Antique Gothic Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Antique Victorian Milk Glass Pendant Lights - Set Of 4
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian Milk Glass Pendant Lights - Set Of 4
Featuring 4 Chicago Church Salvaged Antique Milk Glass Pendant Lights from the 1920’s
***2 pe...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Lighting
Materials
Milk Glass
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
Round Wrought Iron Chandelier with 8 Lights in the Gothic Style
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This 8 lights round chandelier is made of wrought iron. This is a French work in the Gothic style. Circa 1950
Category
1940s French Vintage Gothic Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Gothic Style Tole Hollywood Regency Chandelier with Murano Shades Italy 1980s
By Koegl
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of opulence to your home with this charming Chandelier. Perfect black and gilded colored parts to enhance any chic or eclectic home. We'd love to see it hanging in an ent...
Category
1980s German Vintage Gothic Lighting
Materials
Metal
Ceiling Lamp from 1930's, forged and welded steel.
Located in Turku, FI
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
Gothic Iron Chandelier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Gothic style wrought iron chandelier boasting eight sockets, four on arms and four inset. Beautiful scrolling iron work, including gargoyle heads on each arm.
Please confirm lo...
Category
20th Century Gothic Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair Of Antique Cornelius Gilt Bronze And Crystal Three Arm Candelabra
Located in New Orleans, LA
An exquisite, period pair of antique Cornelius and Company gilt bronze three arm candlesticks, Philadelphia, circa 1840, having been electrified ...
Category
1840s American Antique Gothic Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
Pair of 12' Polychromed Plaster Angel 14-Light Candelabra / Lamps on Pedestals
By Daprato Rigali Studios
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 12' polychromed plaster angel 14-light candelabra / lamps on pedestals
Subtle and dramatic, impressive in size and well executed.
Each angel sta...
Category
Early 20th Century American Gothic Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Early 20th C Etched Gothic Motif White Glass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
Single pendant light featuring an etched arched Gothic design on the white shade. Original brass fitter and iron hardware. This can be seen at our 400 Gilligan St location in Scranto...
Category
Early 20th Century American Gothic Lighting
Materials
Brass, 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 Mazzucotelli. These would have originally been holding candles but have been cleverly adapted to become the most unique pair of wall lights. Each Dragon grapsing two torchieres housing a single e114 (small screw in lamp holder) on each.
They have been fully rewired and PAT tested. Wear and Patina commensurate with age
42cm Height, 30.5cm Width, 27.5cm Depth
Mazzucotelli was born in Lodi to Giovanni Valente, an Iron Merchant originally from Locatello di valle Imagna, and Rosa Caprara. At the age of 18 he moved to Milan as an apprentice with his brother Carlo in the blacksmith store of Defendente Oriani, which he later took over in 1891. From 1902 to 1908 the company running the shop was called Mazzucotelli-Engelmann; later he worked alone, first in via Ponchielli and then in 1909 at Biocca
Mazzucotelli collaborated with architects such as Giuseppe Sommaruga,Gaetano Moretti, Ernesto Pirovano, Franco Oliva, Ulisse...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
20th Century French Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 20th-century French lantern showcases the timeless artistry of wrought iron craftsmanship. Its intricate scrollwork features delicate curves and flourishes, creating a s...
Category
20th Century French Gothic Lighting
Materials
Iron
Italian Table Lamp Converted from the Carriage antique Spot Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Italian table lamp used in the 1900 s like the carriage spot light working on the petroleum .Lamp have the Murano glass behind the b...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Gothic Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Beautiful French Late 19th Century Gothic/Church Bronze / Brass Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful late 19th century church light, the patina is so much nicer in person, originally it was for candle, but was converted to electricity, can be ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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
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
6 Lights Wrought Iron Candlestick
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and delicate 6 lights candlestick is made of wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1950
Category
1950s French Vintage Gothic Lighting
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique, French, Folk Art, wrought iron gothic chandelier. Circa early 1900's
Located in CARENTAN-LES-MARAIS, FR
Sourced in the Mayenne department of France, this wonderful Folk Art, wrought iron, chandelier captures the essence of the Gothic style with its featured dragon and serpent twisted and sculptured bodywork. The high quality craftsmanship and detailing, including the spiralled candle holders...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Gothic Pendant from the Magic Kingdom Collection
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This authentic Wrought Iron Gothic Lantern was originally made for a theme park in Anaheim Ca. The intricate forged iron lantern is composed of over 50 individual handmade parts. ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Lighting
Materials
Iron
18th century 5 Branch Wall Sconce Candelabra
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
18th century 5 Branch Wall Sconce Candelabra
This is a very large antique wall candle sconce, the sconce is highly decorated in the gothic style, there are 5 heavy arms to this ver...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Gothic Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Unique Pair of Elegant Vessels in a Soft Patina Metal Finish
Located in Bronx, NY
A unique pair of elegant vessels in a soft patina metal finish with lamp application. Our lamps have the unique distinction of being comprised of vases an...
Category
1970s European Vintage Gothic Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
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
Pair of Gothic Wrought Iron & Bronze 2 Arm Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Antique Gothic wall sconces with two arms each in a wrought iron and bronze construction. Each sconce requires two candelabra light bulbs. ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Gothic Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Large Neo Gothic Style Cast Iron Two Arms Wall Sconce
Located in Plainview, NY
An exceptional Neo Gothic large size wall scone. The wall sconce has two large arms, each arm ending in a candelabra light with a custom made French style shade. The iron cast sconce...
Category
Late 20th Century Gothic Lighting
Materials
Iron
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
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
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
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.