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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 Ships From: USA
Style: Gothic Revival
19th Century French Gothic Sacrament Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Gothic Sacrament cabinet was artfully sculpted from solid oak and fruitwood to create a remarkable religious artifact designed to be appreciated throughout the ages! The trapezoidal form of the casework is in keeping with the Gothic style, which historians concur originated in the Cathedral of St. Denis during the middle of the 12th century. Boldly molded crown follows the complex contours and overlooks the case below which features a single door flanked by cornerposts that feature pilasters facing front as well as the sides, with recessed arched panels topped with recessed circular frames above filled with carved rosettes highlighted in gold. The arched recesses facing the front are also filled with carved floral and wheat motifs also highlighted in gold, representing the Bread of Life. The door panel, however, steals the show, with a gloriously carved relief work depicting both wheat and fully laden grapevines adding the significance of the Blood of Christ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Fruitwood, Oak

19th Century English Victorian Gothic Revival Rainwater Hopper
Located in Forney, TX
An impressive English Victorian Gothic Revival cast iron rainwater hopper, the architectural salvaged building element originating from a late 19th ce...
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19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Iron

19th Century Gothic Double-Sided Solid Pine Exterior Door
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Gothic double-sided solid pine exterior door was crafted from solid pine which has been fully stripped and ready for staining or painting to complement your project! The...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Pine

19th Century, French Gothic Credenza
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Gothic Credenza is a remarkable work of the cabinet maker's art, featuring tailored architecture melded with the timeles...
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1870s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

19th Century French Gothic Revival Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Gothic Revival chair is a wonderful testament to the craftsmen of a bygone era! Hand-sculpted from old growth oak, it feature...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

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

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 French Gothic Sacristy Vestry Altar Wine Cabinet Bar Catholic Carved Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Exceptionally carved antique French oak Gothic sacristy vestry altar wine cabinet~~c. 1870s-1880s In 18th and 19th century Europe, sacristy or vestment cabinets...
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1880s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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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

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

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

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

Vintage French Gothic Revival Scrolled Iron Torchiere Candelabra Floor Lamp 81"
Located in Dayton, OH
Tall vintage French Gothic Revival five light floor lamp featuring scrolled black iron with gold acanthus accents and a five arm candlestick cand...
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Late 20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique French Vestry Cabinet Sacristy Altar Vestment Wine Cabinet Bar Catholic
Located in Tyler, TX
Antique French Carved Oak Gothic Sacristy Vestry Altar Wine Bar Cabinet~~c. 1880s In 18th and 19th century Europe, sacristy or vestment cabinets ...
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1880s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

19th Century French Gothic Walnut Secretary, Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Gothic walnut secretary ~ Cabinet is a superlative example of the mastery of furniture making during the middle to late 1800s ...
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1870s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of Coalbrookdale Serpent and Grape Pattern Iron Garden Benches
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular pair of English cast iron garden benches having a "serpent and grape" pattern by Coalbrookdale Foundry. The benches have a rare iron slatted seat and backrest. The end supports feature a snake curled around the legs eating a grape cluster. The gracefully curved arms end with dogs head terminals. The patinated iron has a painted finish. Excellent joinery and craftsmanship from a historic foundry. Also known as "dog and serpent...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Iron

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

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

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

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

Antique Gothic Oak Desk with Leather Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Gothic oak desk with leather top is atypical for the style, being raised up on turned legs and a classic "H" support, rather than sporting floo...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

19th Spanish Carved Gargoyles Walnut Renaissance Library / Writing or Desk Table
Located in Miami, FL
In grand, gothic style, this Spanish library / writing table has a deeply carved edge and this is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg, as the carving never really stops. It goes o...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Walnut

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

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

Antique French Gothic Wardrobe, Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Gothic wardrobe ~ cabinet is an intriguing example of the style, with no less than 23 hand-carved linenfold panels combining with ...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture

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Iron

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

English Oak Gothic Style Curule Armchairs Attributed to A.W.N. Pugin, circa 1830
Located in Kinderhook, NY
English late Regency period circa 1830 'Gothic' style armchairs of curule form having solid oak chamfer edge frames, the rectangular (upholstered) backs connecting padded-rest arms c...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Upholstery, Oak

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

Materials

Brass

Monumental French Gothic Antique Lantern Outdoor Wall Light
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent French Gothic Revival outdoor lantern. The monumental size sconce with beautiful verdigris patina finish features a tall architectural iron cage body topped with an...
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Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture

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Iron

Late 19th Century Parkins & Gotto Sliding and Folding Coromandel Bookends
Located in Charleston, SC
This unusual Military Campaign Coromandel bookend is adjustable for sliding and folds together which makes for easy travel. It has brass trim along ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Brass

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

Materials

Steel

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

Gothic Revival Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique 3-cushion sofa features an extraordinary hand-carved solid Oak frame featuring claw feet, swirling vines, and winged cherubs. The soft bouclé upholstery and interior fill...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Bouclé, Oak

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

Pair French Troubadour Gothic Polychrome Painted Marble Top Consoles, circa 1840
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A highly unusual and chic pair of circa 1840 French Troubadour 'Gothic' style console side tables having convex isosceles trapezoid or trapezium form rounded breakfront Carrara marbl...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Carrara Marble

Macabre Eery Artist Made Cast Aluminum Claw with Talons
Located in Ferndale, MI
Not sure how why or who. Detroit artist studio made large cast aluminum claw with sharp talons. Wonderfully eery and macabre. There is a drill bit cast...
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Mid-20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture

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Aluminum

Large Ecclesiastical Lantern with Smoky Glass
Located in Canton, MA
Large Lantern with Alpha and Omega. Smoky amber seedy textured glass and brass. Four light cluster, with four candle lights around the top ring. Origin...
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20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Antique 18th Century English Paneled Oak Pub Bench Settle Pew Gothic Revival
Located in Dayton, OH
Extraordinary 18th century English oak pub bench or sofa. A rectangular form with high back and red velvet upholstery. Features Gothic revival panels and F...
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18th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Upholstery, Oak

Pair Gothic-Style Stools
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a unique pair of Gothic-Style stools that date to the early 20th century. The frames of the stools are well carved in an octagonal Gothic tracery design. The seats are newly ...
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Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut, Paint

19th Century French Gothic Cathedral Giltwood & Glass Reliquary / Vitrine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century French gothic cathedral giltwood & glass reliquary / vitrine France, mid-19th century. A reliquary is a container for the display an...
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Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture

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Glass, Giltwood

Antique Gothic Revival Walnut Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully aged Gothic Revival cabinet crafted from walnut, circa late 18th-early 19th century. The wood is a warm reddish brown. It has accrued a fine, textured surface that can ...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

Materials

Iron

Black Starr & Gorham Gothic Bold Wall Clock in Original Box
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Black Starr and Gorham STYLE / REFERENCE: Gothic Motif METAL / MATERIAL: Nickle Finished CIRCA: 1940s/ 50s MOVEMENT / CALIBER: High Grade 15 Jewels Swiss Made DIAL / HANDS: Silvered Roman / Filigree Hands DIMENSIONS: 16 Inches tall X 9 Inches Wide / 40cm X 23cm (box 17" X 11") ATTACHMENT: Wall Mount WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. This is am impressive wall clock sold by one of the premier American jewelry houses. Remarkably it comes with its original box, in excellent condition. Black, Starr and Frost are considered America's oldest jewelry house. They merged with Gorham, one of America's oldest silver companies in 1929. Just in time for the Great Depression. This clock, or rather weather station as it is normally called, appears to have never been used. It was likely made in Switzerland of the finest materials some time mid century. Gothic in style while dating to later part of the Art Deco Era This would be an impressive piece in entry of an elegant old home. Or, conversely it would look great in an ultra modern entry...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Gothic Revival Furniture

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Brass, Nickel

19th Spanish Carved Walnut Renaissance Center or Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
In grand, gothic style, this Spanish library / writing table has a deeply carved edge and this is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg, as the carving never really stops. It goes o...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Victorian Gothic Revival Ecclesiastical Altar Table Attrib Pugin
Located in Forney, TX
A rare grand Victorian Gothic religious church altar attributed to A.W.N Pugin (1812-1852) Hand-crafted of solid pine in the first half of the 19th century, having a removable octagonal top over conforming architectural well-form pedestal base with heavy-duty braced open interior, arched molding...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wood, Pine

Monumental Brutalist Hammered Tudor Gothic Scroll Lamps Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Monumental pair of Tudor Gothic Revival scroll lamps with attached hammered metal shade. These huge lamps are amazing in person and make a huge st...
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1960s Portuguese Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture

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Iron, Tin

Signed Oscar Bach Large Ornate Lion Head with Scrolls Bronze & Upholstery Bench
Located in St. Louis, MO
Scarce bronze hall bench designed by famed designer Oscar Bruno Bach (1884-1957). Over 6' bench with lion head, hand wrought, hammered, twisted bronze and fret work on faux leopard p...
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1930s American Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture

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Bronze

Italian 19th Century Porcelain Plaque of Madonna della Primavera, after Barabino
By Nicolò Barabino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine Italian 19th century porcelain plaque of Madonna della Primavera ("Madonna detter Primavera with Bambino"), after Nicolò Barabino (1831-1891). The finely painted standing Madonna holding baby Jesus in her arms surrounded by flowers, framed in a Gothic revival style giltwood carved frame. The back inscribed: "Madonna detter Primavera - nach Barabino" and handwritten "E. Guenther, Phila". Signed lower left corner, circa 1890-1900. Nicolò Barabino (1831–1891) was an Italian academic painter of religious and historical subjects, active in Florence and Genoa. He was born in Sampierdarena. His initial studies were at the Genovese Accademia Ligustica di Belle Arti, under Giuseppe Isola. In Genoa, he befriended Maurizio Dufour. In 1857, he won the Durazzo scholarship to attend the Accademia di Belle Arti in Florence. He designed some of the lunettes completed as mosaics for the portals of the Florence Cathedral...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Porcelain, Giltwood

19th Century French Gothic Cabinet, Bonnetiere
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Gothic cabinet, Bonnetiere is a marvelous example of the genre, with carved detailing across all three facades! Geometric pat...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

18th Century French Gothic Revival Period Walnut Settle or Hall Bench with Lift
Located in Birmingham, AL
18th century French Gothic Revival period chateau settle with double lift seat handcrafted of solid old growth French walnut by talented artisans in Lyon, circa 1760s. This intricate...
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1760s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Walnut

19th C French Metal Wine Chest
Located in New York, NY
Unusual metal wine chest / trunk constructed of iron and steel. The chest is in the form of a dome top trunk, with a drop down front to allow access to your...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Steel, Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Brown Alabaster Urn Table Lamp, Circa 1960s
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid century brown Alabaster Urn table lamp from the 60s. Good vintage condition. Measures 9 inches in diameter and stands 21.5 inches tall to the top of the socket. Lamp is 6 inches ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Furniture

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Alabaster

American Furniture Company Gothic Revival Oak Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
American Furniture Company Gothic or Spanish Renaissance Revival tallboy dresser, Circa 1930s. Operating out of Batesville Indiana since 189...
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1930s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

19th Century Edwards and Roberts Leather Top Desk with Faux Bamboo Legs
Located in Charleston, SC
Fantastic quality 19th century Neo-Gothic leather top desk with faux bamboo cluster legs made by Edwards and Roberts. Paneled sides and back, Blind fret...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Leather, Mahogany

Late 19th Century Victorian Gothic Revival Leopard Upholstery Arm or Side Chair
Located in Plainview, NY
A rare late 19th century Victorian gothic revival chair. The chair is made of solid mahogany skillfully carved in gothic motifs featuring figural design on both arms and on each side...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Flat Triangular Wrought Iron Gothic Revival 3-Light Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Gothic style chandelier with three candle style lights on a flat, open, wrought iron base of curled, geometric shapes. With three hand made chains co...
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Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Spanish Influenced Top Cresting Wrought Iron Exterior Lantern Pendant, Grey
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Designed to pair with the historic Orena Adobe in Santa Barbara, a Spanish influenced top cresting, sharp geometries and six-sided tapered shape. C...
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2010s American Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Lectern
Located in New York, NY
English Gothic Revival style (19th Cent) wrought iron lectern on a pedestal base ending in 3 scroll legs with a candle stand top shelf
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Gothic Revival Vaisselier Bar Cupboard Sideboard Hutch Linen Fold
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental antique French Gothic Revival Vaisselier, bar back, server, buffet, sideboard or cupboard. Made of oak featuring paneled linen...
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19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

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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