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Gothic Revival Furniture

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.

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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Style: Gothic Revival
Pair of Large Gilt Bronze Gothic Revival Lion Church Candleholders
Located in Lincoln, GB
A truly exquisite 19th Century pair of gilt bronze Gothic revival Church candleholders At the base of each candleholder there are 3 detailed lio...
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century, French, Leather Throne Chair
Located in TARBES, FR
Magnificent Basque regionalist armchair from the end of the 19th century in leather and solid oak. Significant wear of the leather on the seat, beautiful patina. The structure of the...
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1880s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows
Located in Leuven , BE
The Color Experience: Stained-glass windows “Color is a power which directly influences the soul” (Wassili Kandinsky, Moskou 1866 – Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1944) “Color! What a deep and mysterious language, the language of dreams!” (« La couleur ! Quelle langue profonde et mystérieuse, le langage des rêves », Paul Gauguin, Paris, 1848-Fatu-Hiva, 1903) ‘Color and feeling’, ‘color and meaning’, these are concepts that have gone together since time immemorial. Artists and craftsmen have a special bond with color. After all, it is a means of expression that can have a real reinforcing effect. Especially linking color with light offers unlimited possibilities. Glaziers and glass painters have tried to master both these ‘instruments’ for centuries. The set of beautifully restored neo-Gothic windows in our collection are enough reason for us to let these works of art figure in a broader story. As a bonus, we would like to introduce you to the contemporary stained-glass artist and stained-glass restorer, Daniël Theys. whose workshop is in Sint-Pieters-Rode (Belgium). He talked to us about the materials and techniques he used for the restoration of our set of neo-Gothic stained-glass windows. A fascinating look at the tricks of the trade from a specialist! A bird’s eye view of the history of the European stained-glass window. Although the Romans already used translucent glass plates to cover wall openings, the stained-glass window reached its peak in Europe between 1150 and 1500. A period also known as the era of the cathedrals. At that time, stained-glass windows became more than just a way to let in the light, and to keep the space closed off. From now on, their functionality was also found in their didactic value. The biblical and saints’ stories that adorned the stained-glass windows became a kind of poor man’s bible. They brought, as it were, the knowledge of the holy scriptures in an understandable, pictorial way. At the same time, the colored light provided additional symbolism. The invading light was interpreted as a manifestation of God. It is also no coincidence that the main altar was bathed in light. It was the place where the most important sacrament was celebrated, that of the Eucharist. How were these magical colors obtained? Well, during the 12th and 13th centuries, metal oxides gave color to the glass. Copper, for example, produced different colors in the various stages of oxidation. The metal could color the glass light blue, green and even red. It should be noted that from the 13th century onwards, clear glass, which was cheaper and at the same time allowed more light into the buildings, was used more often. A century later, in the years 1400 to 1500, glass painters frequently painted onto the glass with a ‘stain’ of silver chloride or sulfide. The painted piece of glass was heat-treated in a furnace. The heating process ensured that the silver ions migrated into the glass and became suspended within the glass network. The stain gave colors ranging from a pale yellow to a rather deep red. This new technique allowed glaziers to get more than one color on a single glass fragment. The shades produced by painting in silver chloride were well suited for depicting golden crowns, scepters and other gilded objects and ornaments. But the most important advantage of the technique was the fact that the glass painter could now make transitions from yellow tones to white without having to apply separations with lead strips! This also improved the legibility of the pictured scene. You can imagine that the labor-intensive process of the production of stained-glass windows was a very costly affair and therefore it was often patrons who donated them to a church or a chapel. The benefactors were usually eager to propagate their social status and were moved by concern for their salvation. In the 16th century, stained-glass windows also began to appear in secular buildings such as town halls, the homes of the wealthy and commercial premises such as inns. It is striking that during this period the use of lead strips that border many parts of the image was further reduced in favor of real painting on stained glass. This was due to an increasing love of detail. For example, one wanted realistically painted portrait heads. Working with enamel paints was cumbersome. Each newly applied color had to be burned into the glass before another color or overpainting could be applied. It was not only the coloring of the glass that was complicated, the process of obtaining flat glass plates required many steps as well. The glazier blew a glass bulb with a blowpipe and then cut it open. Finally, each half of the sphere was turned around so fast that it became a disc. In later periods, the glazier blew out his glass bulb into a cylinder. Once the cylinder had cooled, its closed ends were removed, and the long sides were cut open. The pieces of glass obtained were then heated and flattened. During the 16th century, there was a division of labor between the stained-glass designer, the glazier, and the glass painter. It happened as well that the stained-glass artist used prints as models for his stained-glass windows. Whoever drew the design, the glazier always needed a model on the right scale, the so-called cartoon. On the cartoon, the lead strips were clearly marked, and the use of colors was indicated. Contracts at the time show that the price of stained-glass windows was calculated per square foot. The price per square foot included the labor and material costs. The price of the cartoon was not included. In the 17th century, the work of glass painters remained important. At the same time, there was a growing popularity of stained-glass windows with heraldic themes. In the Low Countries there were several high-quality glass painters active. During the 18th century, glass painting went downhill in our regions. The French occupation of the Southern Netherlands resulted in the destruction and sale of religious stained-glass windows. It was only around the middle of the 19th century that the young Belgian state experienced a revival of stained glass. The renewed interest in the Middle Ages, the so-called ‘gothic revival’, caused a wave of restoration of old stained-glass windows of churches and orders for neo-gothic stained-glass windows. The Sint-Lucas art schools in Belgium played an important role in this. Industrial developments in the glass and steel industries naturally had an important hand in the popularity of stained-glass windows. Stained-glass had a wide range of uses; think of stained glasses in winter gardens, domes, windows, and doors of large mansions. Significant glazier’ studios arose in several larger Belgian cities. In Brussels, for example, you had the workshops of Capronnier and Colpaert, in Bruges the studios of Coucke and Dobbelaere, in Ghent the companies of Ganton-Defoin or Ladon. During the 19th century, glaziers followed the style developments in the visual arts. For example, the number of windows in Art Nouveau and Art Deco style is large. The restored stained-glass windows with male and female saints that we offer for sale, come from a building in Laeken, near Brussels. They probably decorated the space of a church, chapel, convent, or Catholic school. In the results of the interview with glass restorer Daniël Theys, you will learn more about the particularities of these splendid windows. Chatting and browsing in the workshop of Daniël Theys The Belgian Glass restorer and glass blower, Daniël Theys (), made a career switch at a later age and has been active in the profession since 1987. He is an important player in the field of stained-glass window art in Belgium. Moreover, he is the only one in the country who still masters the technique of glass etching. Daniël Theys receives many commissions from small parish churches to restore old stained-glass windows to their former glory. He made a name for himself in that niche and that is how Spectandum brought the set of 19th century stained glass windows to his workshop for reconstruction. They were delivered in old numbered wooden crates and Daniel had to start puzzling. Numbered wooden crates with sections of the stained-glass windows Normally a glazier starts working from a drawing with a scale of 1:1 (full size drawing), but in this case each piece had to be cataloged and photographed. The smaller pieces were grouped on the light box and photographed in their entirety. Then Daniël made a drawing of the remaining pieces that he had puzzled together with great care. Smaller pieces identified and grouped on the light box The restauration guidelines of the Agency for Monuments and Landscapes are not always the same as those of a restorer. For this reconstruction, Daniël primarily considered the purpose of the stained-glass windows. It had to be an aesthetic and salable set of stained-glass windows, so the choice of filling the gaps with neutral glass or epoxy was not really an option. Theys left well-executed previous restorations untouched. The windows may have been repaired three or four times in the past. Piece of a cloak with glass shards from different periods (restorations) Another problem Daniel faced during the restoration was the fact that some small parts of the old grisaille had been eaten away by microorganisms. The defect – caused by moisture – can be seen from the discoloration of the grisaille. The black-brown color is turned red. This fragment shows well how the brown grisaille has turned red due to the attack of micro-organisms The stained-glass windows of the 19th century are made of ‘in the mass-colored’ glass. This means that the colors were added to the liquid glass during its production process. This type of glass differs from glass colored with enamel paint, which became popular from the interwar period. The latter process involves applying enamel paint (this is a glass powder with a metal oxide to which a medium has been added) to the colorless glass. When firing the glass with the enamel paint, the powder fuses with the glass. The colors of email painted glass are less intense and less brilliant than those of ‘in the mass-colored glass’. Jars with colored powder for the enamel paints For the restoration Daniël only worked with mouth-blown glass, both with ‘in the mass-colored glass’ and with ‘verre plaqué’. This is blown glass composed of several layers of different shades. Over the years, Theys built up a large stock of old blown glass. Colored blown glass always has sliding shades. For example, a red piece of glass can have a color transition from bright red to light orange. These differences in shades are the result of the different thicknesses of the piece of glass. It allows the glazier to use a wide variety of shades. The purple-red foliage with light blue accents was obtained by etching away parts of a piece ‘verre plaqué’. A small part of the lower glass layer is exposed. The windows were completely re-leaded by the restorer because there was virtually no ‘lead net’ preserved. In general, lead strips only have a limited lifespan because of oxidation processes. Daniël removed the old lead remnants and placed new lead profiles. Then he applied putty between the glass fragments and the lead strips to seal the lead. A window must be made watertight. The current condition of the windows is excellent. Decorative glass part with original lead remnants New lead strip The set of stained-glass windows we present today, originally consisted of windows of 5 to 6 m high. After all, they originally adorned a neo-gothic church. Since the original dimensions are not suitable for private buildings, it was decided to only restore the figurative representation. The original spire of one of the windows Thanks to a suspension eye, the window can be hung. There is also the possibility to place the window in an upright position. Thanks to the craftsmanship of the Theys-Studio, we can once again enjoy the brilliance of color! Looking for the missing link The set of 19th-century stained-glass windows came into the possession of Spectandum without a clear provenance. The renowned Leuven antiques dealer, Cornelius Engelen, recalls that the windows came from a church in Laeken. There is no solid starting point for a search for the provenance. Based on the style of the stained-glass windows – most probably the late 19th century -, their religious iconography, and their original shape (pointed arch windows) and dimensions (5 to 6 cm high), we can assume that they were once displayed in a (neo-)gothic cult building. On the one hand, the stained-glass windows may have been removed after storm damage or other calamities, on the other they may have been taken away during a renovation or a demolition of a church. The Church of Our Lady in Laeken is the most famous church building in that municipality that could qualify. In the early 1920s, the central windows of the transept were badly damaged by a hurricane. Today, glass fragments of these windows (dating from 1893-1894) with the names of the sixteen missing saints and an arch infill of the western window are officially known. It would be interesting to find out if our set of eight saints once were part of the transept of Our Lady in Laeken. Research in the records of the church administrators could provide clarification. Knowing that most neo-gothic stained-glass windows from the Church of Our Lady come from the Jules Dobbelaere’s glass studio in Bruges, it is useful to consult that company’s archive as well. It is kept in the KADOC (Documentation and research center for religion, culture and; in Leuven. Of course, the sizes and shape of the stone window openings of the transept can also provide an indication. If we stylistically compare the grisailles of the set of stained-glass windows with the work of Jules Dobbelaere, we do see some relationship. Especially with a stained-glass window in the chapel of Our Lady of the Saint Anthony Church in Aalst. Another line of research that we could follow, is that of the iconography of the series. One of the saints depicted is Saint Roch. There once was a Saint-Roch church in Laeken with 19th-century stained-glass windows from the Brussels studio of Jean-Baptiste Capronnier. The company archive of the glaziers François and Jean-Baptiste Capronnier is owned by the Flemish government and can be consulted in the above-mentioned KADOC. We already searched the sales catalog of 1892, in which Capronnier’s drawings and cartoons are described one by one. The saints that are represented in our set of windows, does not correspond with the names of the saints mentioned for the church of St. Roch in Laeken. Building on this argument, it can be concluded that the eight saints were not destined for this house of worship. In the absence of lavishly illustrated monographs on the various glazier-companies in Belgium, the execution of a comparative study of the stained-glass windows is time-consuming and complex. Although a limited number of old photos of stained-glass windows can still be found in the database ‘Balat’ of the KIK-IRPA (), this remains far too limited to get a good picture of the output of the various companies. 19th C, Saint, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with Saint Martin, Belgium, 163 x 73 cm Most people know Saint Martin (Szombathely, ca. 316 – Candes, 397) as the Roman Tribune who cut his cloak in two with his sword and gave one half to a beggar. The artist of the stained-glass window has opted for a different, less common iconographic representation here. Saint Martin is presented as a bishop with a miter and staff. According to a legend, Martin was lured to the city of Tours with a trick to consecrate him as a bishop. He refused the ecclesiastical office and hid in a barn with some geese. The birds betrayed him with their twittering. In the end Martin received his episcopal consecration. The goose at the feet of the saint clearly refers to this event. 19th C, Saint, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with St. Angela, Belgium, 163 x 73 cm Angela de Merici was an Italian woman who taught young women religion, health care, and household skills. She founded the monastic community of the Ursulines. They played an important social role as founders of schools and orphanages. Saint Angela died in Brescia in 1540. It should therefore come as no surprise that the saint on the stained-glass-window is depicted with a girl by her side. 19th C, Saint, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with Charles Borromeo, Belgium, 163 x 73 cm Charles Borromeo (Milan, 1538-1584) grew up in a noble family. He was already made Cardinal and Archbishop of Milan at the age of 24. With his writings he contributed to the implementation of the Church reforms determined at the Council of Trent. Among other things, he released a new catechism. With his book on the design of church buildings, “Instructiones Fabriacae et Supellectilis Ecclesiasticae”, he left a mark on Baroque church construction. At the outbreak of the plague in his diocese in 1576, he devoted himself to the care of those affected. Hence, people sometimes pray to him when they have been hit by a serious illness. 19th C, Saint, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with St. Roch, Belgium, 163 x 73 cm Saint Roch (Montpellier, 1295? /1350? -1327? /1380?) was born with a port-wine stain in the shape of a cross on his left hip. It was interpreted as a sign from God. After the dead of his parents, he gave his money to the poor and went on to live the life of pilgrim. He cared for plague sufferers and healed some of them by making a sign of the cross. He is especially invoked as protector against the plague. 19th C, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Belgium, 163 x 73 cm Bernard of Clairvaux (Fontaines, 1090-Clairvaux, 1153) decided to become a monk at the age of 21. In 1112 he entered in the monastery of Cîtaux. He was soon commissioned by the abbot to find a new monastery in Clairvaux. Because of his intellectual capacities and eloquence, he was consulted by various ecclesiastical and secular leaders. He ensured the expansion of the Cistercian order throughout Europe. As a Doctor of the Church, he wrote many tracts and sermons and established a new rule for the Templars. Above all, he was concerned with the discipline of the clergy. Therefore, he wrote a spiritual manual for the priests and bishops. Saint Bernard can be seen as a true mystic. He envisioned the union of the human soul with God as the most important goal in life. According to a legend, Bernard once had a vision in which the Blessed Virgin appeared to him and strengthened him with her mother’s milk. In the arts, the saint is mainly depicted with an abbot’s staff and a book with the Cistercian rule. His vision was also often portrayed. 19th C, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with St. John Berchmans, Belgium, 163 x 73 cm The Belgian Jan Berchmans (Diest, 1599-Rome, 1621) was the eldest of five children. When his mother became seriously ill, he initially took care of her, but at the age of nine he was housed with the town’s priest. After a few years he moved to Mechelen to become the servant of a canon. It also gave him the opportunity to begin his studies in the seminary for priests. He eventually joined the Jesuits of Mechelen. He got their permission to study philosophy in Rome. In the Eternal City, he visited working-class neighbourhoods to teach the children about God. He died of an illness at the age of 22. Saint Jan Berchmans is the patron saint of school children and students. 19th C, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with Saint Clare...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Art Glass, Stained Glass

Ash Gothic Revival Cupboard with Integrated Clock, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Gothic Revival cupboard. Striking Dutch design from the 1950s. Solid ash with a integrated patinated brass clock and patinated wrought iron hinges. Deco...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Extra Large Antique and Great Quality Bronze Corpus of Christ w. Amazing Patina
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind, large and beautifully handcrafted, work of religious art. An antique bronze crucifix corpus of this size is a rare find and to have been given the opportunity to purchase one of such beautiful quality and details more than made our day. The striking anatomy and the unique patina of this large wall sculpture of our Lord Jesus are truly marvelous and we could see this antique go...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture

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Bronze

Original Antique Architectural Print by John Ruskin, circa 1880, Venice
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful Gothic architectural print. Window from Ca Foscari, Venice Steel engraving by R.P. Cuff after the original drawing by John Ruskin Published, circa 1880 On wove ...
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1880s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Paper

Neo-Gothic walnut armchair, 19th century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Neo-Gothic walnut armchair, 19th century Large neo-Gothic walnut armchair, 19th century, cathedral seat. H: 126 cm, W: 63 cm, D: 50 cm
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Walnut

Antique Gothic Altar Table Crucifix W. Hand Carved Gilt Cross & Corpus of Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
Perfectly hand crafted and great condition antique, Gothic church, wooden altar crucifix. This beautifully handcrafted, former church crucifix for tab...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Brass, Gold Leaf

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"...
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19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Gothic Revival Medieval Style Good Size Iron & Cathedral Glass Lantern / Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Impressive and all handcrafted, Gothic light fixture. If you are a collector of rare and all handcrafted Gothic antiques then this one of a kin...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture

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Metal, Iron

Rare Patinated Antique Bronze Sculpture of the Immaculate Heart of Virgin Mary
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvelous quality, bronze Virgin Mary with the holy heart symbol on her chest. If you are a collector of antique and top-quality religious artefacts the...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture

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Bronze

GRAND RAPIDS BOOKCASE & Chair Co Oak Gothic Revival Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique pair of Gothic Revival style dining side chairs by Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Company. Solid oak with carved and turned...
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Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

Antique Gilt Wooden Gothic Art Hand Carved Gargoyle Wall Bracket Shelf / Corbel
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and amazingly hand carved, Gothic gargoyle bracket. If you are a collector of rare and striking Gothic antiques then this bracket could be the perfect addition to your collection. This all handcrafted and marvellously hand carved antique wall bracket in the form of a squated and winged gargoyle with a grotesque head is one of the best works of Gothic art we have ever seen. Its perfect posture and the top quality carved details of its creepy head, its lion's tail, its claw feet and its deeply carved wings are some of the elements that make this antique truly extraordinary. The beautifully carved edge on the shelf has the most amazing shape and combined with the ancient patina of its entirely gilt surface, this Gothic Revival bracket is an absolute joy to look at. This finest quality antique can be the perfect base or display for a statuette, a small clock, a vase, etc. However, because of its uniqueness, its top quality workmanship and its extreme decorative appeal, this wall bracket certainly does not need anything on top. Thanks to the brass hooks on the back this fascinating gargoyle shelf...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Gothic Revival Wooden Armchairs, Pine & Oak, 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gothic Revival; pine; wood; chairs; oak; 20th century; armchairs; dining chairs; dining room; england; folding seats; folding chairs; A set of six Gothic Revival armchairs, ideal ...
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20th Century English Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wood, Oak, Pine

Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Reliquary Casket
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A Gothic Revival reliquary. Circa late 19th / early 20th century. Made of solid oak with fine carving. Reliquaries have been used to store relics since the Middle Ages. In sacred architecture they are often located behind the main altar in the chancel. In addition to classical, often church-like caskets, anthropomorphic, so-called "speaking" reliquaries were also made, which already inform the viewer about their contents through their own design. Mostly they were made of precious metals and decorated with rich sculptural ornaments or precious stones. One of the most famous examples of reliquaries is the Epiphany shrine of Nicholas of Verdun from the late 12th or early 13th century in Cologne Cathedral. The reliquary offered here has an architectural structure with a rectangular ground plan. The three-sided glazed box with a dormer roof rests on a plinth. A total of 8 columns of Corinthian order form the arcades which are crowned on both long sides by 3 lancets each and enclose the lancet windows...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Glass, Oak

GRAND RAPIDS BOOKCASE & Chair Co Oak Gothic Revival Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique pair of Gothic Revival style dining side chairs by Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Company. Solid oak with carved and turned...
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Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

GRAND RAPIDS BOOKCASE & Chair Co Oak Gothic Revival Dining Side Chairs - Pair C
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique pair of Gothic Revival style dining side chairs by Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Company. Solid oak with carved and turned...
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Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

Antique Icon like Gilt Bronze Mary and Child Jesus Plaque over a Holy Water Font
Located in Lisse, NL
Meaningful and perfectly hand-crafted antique church relic. This religious work of art dates from the earliest years of the 20th century and you could not wish for a better condition antique. This finest of holy water font plaques could not be in better condition, but that is also because it was all handcrafted out of the best materials only. Even the hand sawn, square nuts on the back are gilt. And the cross-like hook with the French Gothic fleur-de-lis ends with the ring on top (for easy mounting this gem to your wall) is another detail that shows us that no expense was spared when this antique was hand-crafted all those years ago. Whenever we find religious antiques of this quality and excellent condition, they usually were made for and used in either a church or a monastery (also, because that is where the budget was for the best quality pieces). The quality and the finish of this church relic really is among the best we have ever seen, but the quality of and the details in the sereen Mother Mary...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture

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Bronze

"The Hunt", Large Historic Stained Glass by Mauméjean Brothers
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This large Neo-Gothic style stained glass window represents a great hunting scene with two men on their horses, hunting deers. Both men, wealthy squires, wear medieval costumes...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture

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Stained Glass

Oversized Gothic Revival Throne Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous over-scale Gothic Revial throne style arm chair-in carved oak, with (re upholstered) seat and backrest. This example is in very good original condition showing only light ...
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19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Upholstery, Oak

Original Antique Architectural Print by John Ruskin, circa 1880
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful Gothic architectural print. Steel engraving by R.P. Cuff after the original drawing by John Ruskin. Published circa 1880. On wove quality paper. Unframed.
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1880s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Paper

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.
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1950s American Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture

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Metal

Mid Century Chiavari Chair by Paolo Buffa, Belle Epoque, Reupholstered Fortuny
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant mid century Chiavari chair, by Paolo Buffa, Belle Epoque, Reupholstered with Fortuny damask fabric, Venice, laquered finish. To ma...
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Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture

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Walnut

Gothic Revival Style Antique Wooden Double Leaf Door from Spain
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Gothic Revival Style Antique Wooden Double Leaf Door from Spain. Hand carved decorations in gothic revival style with Iron door handles in Seahorse sh...
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Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wood

Curtains Mentmore Rust Silk Velvet Embossed Gilt Embroidered Applique Set Three
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The mentmore towers, stateroom curtains magnificent & exceptionally rare set of three, massive, Gothic Revival, silk velvet, rust coloured, embossed & gilt embroidered & applique curtains Exceptional Provenance : The Staterooms, Mentmore Towers, Baron Mayer Amschel de Rothschild, Mentmore Towers. Bernard Nevill (1930-2019), Fonthill, Wiltshire acquired from the Mentmore sale Sotheby Parke Bernet, Mentmore House, May 1977 Ilustrated World of Interiors, Positively Victorian, 20.02.02 The silk velvet embossed...
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1850s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Gold

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...
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1920s Spanish Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Rare Hand Carved Stone Wellhead Cistern Basin Antique Fountain Focal Point LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare hand carved stone Wellhead cistern Basin Antique Fountain Focal point LA CA. 19th Century Neogothic Water Wellhead hand carved stone planter Basin ...
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Stone, Limestone, Iron, Wrought Iron

Large Arts & Crafts Era, Bronze Church Incense Burner Floor Stand w. Christogram
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and beautifully handcrafted, finest quality and meaningful church censer. This possibly unique church incense burner was handcrafted arou...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

Antique French Bench Settee Gothic Revival Oak Lift Top Seat Storage Trunk 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautiful antique French oak gothic revival bench or Settee with Lift-Top Seat and Storage~~HIGHLY CARVED ~~c. 1880s Spectacular design with cup and cover arms~~wonderful spoon carved...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

Early 20th Century Brass Candlesticks Decorated with Stones
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful pair of antique copper candlesticks. Beautifully decorated with inlaid stones, coral colored. The candlesticks are not too big ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Brass

Antique Gothic Nutwood Wall Bracket with Museum Quality Carved Servant Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Finest quality hand carved and mint condition Gothic Art wall console. This practical size, antique sculptural church (or monastery) wall bracket could not be in better condition. ...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Gothic Revival Chairs in Carved Walnut, France, circa 1890
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Pair of caquetoire / side chairs in walnut with carved scroll backs, and beige and pink floral patterned fabric. Neo / Revival Gothic Renaissance style, France, around 1890. St...
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1890s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Fabric, Wood, Walnut

19th Century French Gothic Walnut Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Gothic walnut buffet is a refined expression of the style which is considered one of the oldest furniture styles from France, ...
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1880s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Bronze

Five Light Gothic Revival Chandelier
Located in Canton, MA
Five light gothic revival chandelier. Lights extend from a ring, central stem and twisted solid rods holding the ring. Filligree design on bottom of ring. Bakelite accent pieces in stem, original paint on shields, brassy gold metal finish. American, Circa 1925. Completely Restored and rewired. Ready to hang. Dimensions: Height: 27? overall, 21? chandelier only...
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20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture

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Metal

Large and Extensively Carved Late 19th C., French Gothic Revival Cabinet
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 19th C., French Gothic Revival cabinet, with interior shelf and central door. Heavily adorned with carved panels to front and sides. The front is comprised of panels flanking a ...
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1880s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Brass

Wrought Iron Base Glass Top Table
Located in New York, NY
In the French or Spanish style, wrought iron base with thick glass top. The top shows significant scratching, but no chips.
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20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Oak Gothic Revival Corner Cupboard, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Gothic Revival corner cupboard. Striking Dutch design from the 1960s. Solid oak with original drawer with inlay. Original pull out shelf. This wonderful Goth...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

Antique Victorian Gothic Revival Hand Carved Recumbent Lion Library Centre Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, Victorian circa 1860 hand carved English oak centre table with recumbent lion legs A very good looking well made and d...
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1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

Large Antique Gothic Revival Figural Carved English Oak Hall Mirror, c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An oversized antique Gothic Revival figural hall mirror offers carved English oak construction with upper pierced gallery over frieze having central mask, arch form mirror, hardware ...
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Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture

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Mirror, Oak

American Gothic Revival Antique Walnut Hall Bench Settee circa 1890s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GOTHIC REVIVAL DOVETAILED WALNUT HALL BENCH United States, circa 1890; with a wonderful early oxidized surface Item # 209HOE29P A very interesting settee from the last decade of th...
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19th Century American Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century French Ecclesiastical Iron & Bronze Altar Rail
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and magnificent architectural ecclesiastical iron and bronze altar railing. Created in France in the 19th century, commissioned for a Victorian er...
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Bronze, Iron

Antique Gothic Display Plaque with Swords & Double-Headed Eagle
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Gothic display plaque with Swords & Double-Headed Eagle is an ideal choice to accessorize the masculine decor! The panel was rendered in...
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Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture

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Steel

American Mid 19th Century Gothic Revival Peaked Window Frame Now with Mirrors
Located in Wells, ME
American Gothic Revival peaked window frame with molded muntins and frame. The glass was replaced with mirror, the frame was stripped and then white washed.  This came from a New Eng...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Mirror, Pine, Paint

Neogothic Vitrine Oak and Glass, French, circa 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
This cabinet French oak and glass vitrine is a very good quality copy of the gothic style. It was made by the enterprise Mercier Frères circa 1920. Mercier Frères is a Parisian carp...
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1920s French Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture

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Glass, Oak

Gothic American Parlor Chair
Located in Clermont, FL
An intricately carved swivel chair from the 20th c. Base rotates a full 360 degrees. Chair is highlighted by a sculptural back, hand-crafted in gothic motifs. Crushed velvet upholste...
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20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wood, Velvet

Antique Rustic Neogothic Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Rustic Neogothic armchair was constructed from thick, solid oak to last for generations, and includes a fine leather upholstery affixed with bra...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Furniture

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Leather, Oak

Unique Arts & Crafts era Gothic Revival Oak Pedestal / Sculpture Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Superb quality and very good condition Gothic stand with an amazing patina. If only the best and the rarest is good enough for you then this stunning church pedestal...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wood, Oak

Antique Gothic Style Bronze Firescreen with Dragon Sculptures and Mint Wire Mesh
Located in Lisse, NL
This Gothic Style screen comes with a pair of fire spitting dragon sculptures. If this beautifully handcrafted, early 20th century firescreen is the right style to fit your firepl...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture

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Bronze, Metal, Wire

Antique Gothic Revival Stool with Christogram & Demon Carvings and Leather Seat
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind, Gothic art stool and stand with a lid and compartment. If you are looking for good quality and one of a kind antiques in the Gothic Style then this striking stool wit...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Furniture

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Brass

Stunning & Powerful Altar Crucifix with Detailed Bronze Sculpture of Christ 1912
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique table crucifix and a wonderful work of religious art, dated 1912 and numbered. For us the most powerful statement will always be 'the truth will set you free'. It is what we have learned most from the life of Christ and of His teachings and it is the one thing we always think about whenever we look at a crucifix. Anyone who has tried to break down his/her ego and found a clearer consciousness in the process knows how healing and rewarding that journey can be. After that you can only be grateful for all the good things that are bound to come your way. Good things will come your way, because the universe needs people like you. Whomever created this amazing work of religious art too must have been inspired and motivated by the life of Christ, because how ever could anyone create a piece that is of such quality, so beautiful and so powerful at the same time. Both the beautifully designed bronze cross with the King of the Jews inscription and the amazingly detailed bronze corpus of Christ are of a quality that you will only rarely find on the open market. They are perfectly mounted on a stunning marble base and together they create one of the most impressive table or altar crucifixes...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Opaline Glass Candlesticks
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful pair of candlesticks, made of satined, matted opaline glass. Hand painted with gold colored edges and gothic motifs. The candlesticks are in good condition, the decoratio...
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1890s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Glass

English Gothic Revival Style Pair Carved-Wood Chairs, Early 20th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English pair of Gothic Revival style carved and painted wood chairs, circa 1920's. This antique pair of chairs from England have been intricately carved in Gothic Revival style wi...
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Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wood

Antique Early 1600s Gilt Gothic Tabernacle Door W. Lamb Resting on 7 Seals Bible
Located in Lisse, NL
Incredibly old, rare and meaningful, antique giltwood tabernacle door with lamb of god sculpture. This striking and all handcarved, symbolic tabernacle must have originally been part of a church or monastery tabernacle and it is a real work of (religious) art. Most Christians will recognize and know the deeper, symbolic meaning of this sculptural church relic...
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1610s European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Stunning French, Antique Gothic Art Deco Design, Chrome Metal Pendant Light 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Excellent condition and marvelous design, glass-art pendant. This incredibly stylish, french-made pendant is in excellent condition and it is an absolute joy to look at, both on and off. Its good size and timeless geometrical Art Deco design makes this light fixture suitable for all kinds of rooms and all types of interiors. However, because of the unique hexagonal shape with the Gothic church window-like pattern on all six sides this unique light will look particularly well in a Gothic Style (inspired) interior. The combination of the chromed brass Art Deco hardware...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture

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Brass, Chrome

Arts and Crafts Oak Purdonium, Coal or Log Box
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and crafts oak Purdonium, coal or log box This is a great design, the front of the Purdonium pulls down giving access to the log or coal storage, the top has a small gallery ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

Vintage Oscar Bach Attr Telephone Table or Bar Cabinet, Bronze Steel Iron Marble
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A unique bronze, iron and marble telephone stand (better use today is a bar cabinet) Attributed to New York Designer and Manufacturer, Oscar Bach. Stand has an marble top with a heavy veining and a bright finish. The door in the front has ornate bronze figural work with green enameled steel-panel backdrop, framed by green enameled wrought-iron frame. Similar treatment to either side. The back has a slot with slip in a door to allow for the telephone cord...
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1920s American Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Iron

Pugin Inspired Arts and Crafts Carved Barrel Back Hall Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Pugin inspired Arts and Crafts carved barrel back hall chairs. This is a beautifully designed pair of hall porters chairs from the 19th century Arts a...
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Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

French Neogothic Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th - 20th century French Neo-gothic fireplace basket - fire basket made of wrought iron and cast iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Gothic Revival furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Gothic Revival furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, seating, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gothic Revival furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include John Ruskin, Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, Gillows of Lancaster & London, and Britt Jewett. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $30 and tops out at $189,810 while the average work can sell for $3,122.

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