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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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Style: Gothic Revival
19th C Manner of Pugin Scottish Gothic Revival Green Leather Folio & Stand
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A decorative gothic stand and folio, the stand in pine with its original ebonised finished, the folio covered in its perfectly worn green leather with steel cartouches, straps, centr...
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19th Century Scottish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Leather, Pine

Pair of Swedish Neo-Gothic Hand-Carved Wooden Candelabras, 1910s
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Pair of Swedish Neo-Gothic Hand-Carved Wooden Candelabras, 1910s Rare and highly decorative pair of tall Swedish Neo-Gothic candelabras, handcrafted in the 1910s. Made from pinewood...
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1910s Swedish Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture

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Pine

20th Century Italian Silver Gothic revival Table Clock. Casting and chisel
Located in VALENZA, IT
Solid silver 800 silver neo-Gothic silver table clock. The clock was made in casting and chiselling. Mechanical mechanism
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1980s Italian Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture

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Silver

Antique Victorian Milk Glass Pendant Lights - Set Of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian Milk Glass Pendant Lights - Set Of 2 Featuring a set of 1920s Chicago Church Salvaged ceiling mount Milk-Glass & Metal Gothic Lights....
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Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Furniture

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Milk Glass

Carved table, France, circa 1910.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Carved table, France, circa 1910. Very good condition. Wood: oak dimensions height: 75 cm, dia. 75 cm
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1910s French Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

Huge forged iron candleholder
Located in Haaltert, BE
Huge antique forged iron candleholder. The forged iron is nicely detailed with hammered stripes and several curls. There is space for 9 candles. Origin Belgium around 1900.
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1910s Belgian Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Large Gilt Bronze Gothic Revival Church Candlesticks Candleholders Lions
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Simply breathtaking! This amazing pair of large Gothic Revival church candlesticks in bronze 19th century. At the base of each candlestick are ...
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Bronze

Pair Of Regency Gothic Revival English Oak Hall Chairs Circa 1825
Located in Norwich, GB
A superb pair of Regency oak Gothic Revival hall chairs. English - Circa 1825. Excellent examples with architectural influence, having lancet arched shaped tops with fabulous quatre...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

Set of Six Gothic Revival Ornately Carved Walnut Gilt Metal Chairs after Pugin
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning set of six beautifully carved from solid Walnut with Gold Gilt metal fittings Gothic Revival chairs A very good looking, comfortab...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Antique French Oak Ecclesiastical Gothic Adjustable Reading Table Lectern Stand
Located in Norwich, GB
A 19th century French oak fully adjustable reading table in the Ecclesiastical Gothic style. Circa 1880. The table has a rounded rectangular plateau with two book rests, terminating...
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Iron, Brass

Pair of Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Andirons with Figural Horned Devils
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of Gothic Revival wrought iron andirons with figural horned devils and fireplace tools.
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19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Important Neo-Gothic Inspired Mirror, France, Circa 1840
Located in PARIS, FR
Important mirror in carved and giltwood with two shades of gold, with a neo-Gothic-inspired architectural shape. Bordered by two fluted columns enclosing openwork arches, resting on ...
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1830s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Giltwood

Pair of English Display Cabinets in the Renaissance Revival Style
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique display cabinets, attributable to Gillows of Lancaster Constructed in mahogany, ebonized mahogany, purpleheart, b...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Italian Gothic Renaissance Style Brass Pedestals and Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Plainview, NY
An exceptional Italian gothic renaissance revival style coffee table with a thick (0.75 inch ) glass top. The intricate design of this unique table is one of the best depiction of th...
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20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture

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Brass

LOVELY ANTIQUE LATE VICTORIAN GOTHIC REVIVAL BARLEY TWiST LEG HALL TABLE OR DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand carved Gothic Revival Victorian Oak hall table with two large drawers Please note the de...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

Pair of Very Large French Brass Candelabra in the Gothic Revival Style
Located in London, GB
Pair of very large French brass candelabra in the Gothic Revival style French, early 20th Century Height 327.5cm, diameter 115cm The truly...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture

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Brass

Antique Gothic Revival Porcelain Clock by Dagoty & Honoré
Located in London, GB
Antique Gothic Revival porcelain clock by Dagoty & Honoré French, c. 1830 Measures: Height 51cm, width 25.5cm, depth 17cm This beautiful Gothic Revival style porcelain clock was made by the prestigious French firm Dagoty and Honoré, founded by the esteemed porcelain makers Pierre-Louis Dagoty and Edouard Honoré...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique English Victorian Gothic Revival Arts & Crafts Oak Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Victorian Gothic Revival quarter sawn oak breakfront bookcase in the Pugin style and attributable to Gillows of Lancaster. This super Arts & ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

Materials

Brass

Three Train Clock By Smith & Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
A spectacular feat of engineering and artistry, this 19th-century skeleton clock was created by John Smith & Sons of Clerkenwell. The Clerkenwell Borough of Central London has for al...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

Materials

Steel

Gothic Revival Carved Footstool with Grotesque Masks and Ball-and-Claw Feet
Located in Trenton, NJ
This unique footstool showcases the kind of exuberant carving associated with Gothic and Renaissance Revival design. The standout feature is the set of grotesque mask carvings at eac...
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20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Gothic Revival Style Armchairs, Set of Two, circa 1940
Located in Evergreen, CO
This mid-century pair of armchairs was made in Belgium from oak and finished with a medium stain. The set features mirrored top rails and seat rails. Fluted backrests consistent with...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

Processional banner with Madonna and child
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
A processional banner from Kevelaar, a well-known pilgrimage site in Germany, near the Dutch boarder. The banner in silk and gold brocade hangs fro...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Canvas, Silk, Giltwood

Pair of Carved Walnut Tall Backs New Upholstery Fireside Arm Side Chairs MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Carved Walnut Tall Backs New Upholstery Fireside Arm Side Chairs MINT!
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20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Religious Carved Stone Church Plaques of St Luke & St John
Located in London, GB
Architectural Antique Church Stone Plaques of St Luke & St John, Antique Religious Sculptures, Church Antique Plaques, Religious Antique Relief Sculptures...
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1840s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

Materials

Stone

Restored Gothic Revival Desk Side Bookcases Drawer Writing Slope Pugin Gillows
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare Gothic Revival circa 1840 solid oak partner desk with top drawer writing slope and side bookcases made by either Gillows of Lancaster or Pugin Where to begin, this desk has been on a journey, when I first received the piece it looked like it had been French polished and waxed around 20 times, it had a very clumpy sticky finish, my restorers have stripped back all that horrible guck, they have then lightly stained and French polished it the correct way which has kept all the period patina and simply made it golden, The leather top and writing slope top has been replaced with fully aniline natural cattle hide leather that was plain, I’ve then had my leather polishers dye it this gorgeous whisky brown colour. Lastly there was various small timber repairs which have been done with antique timber...
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1840s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Leather, Oak

Original Antique Architectural Print by John Ruskin, circa 1880, 'Lucca'
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful Gothic architectural print. Arch from The Facade of The Church of San Michele at Lucca Steel engraving by R.P. Cuff after the original drawing by John Ruskin Published, ...
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1880s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Paper

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

American Victorian Gothic Revival "Carlton House" Desk
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian Gothic Revival (mid-19th Century) oak "Carlton House" desk with super structure above drawers on legs joined by stretchers.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Lectern
Located in Queens, 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

Pair of English Gothic Revival Style Bronze Dore Candelabras
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Gothic Revival-style (19th Century) bronze dore 3 arm candelabras with center arms. (PRICED AS Pair) 6.5" base diameter
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19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Onyx and Bronze Clock with William Shakespeare
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A William Shakespeare Gothic revival mantle clock, dating back to the mid-19th century, superb quality and is made from onyx and gilt bronze. The clock showcases reeded column suppor...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Onyx, Bronze

Elegant Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Six Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
The bronze chandelier is comprised of a foliate canopy with elongated quatrefoil link chains, suspending a tapering basket encircled by gothic grape vine tracery and mounted with six...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Bronze

Religious Antique Fine Bronze Mary and Child Sculpture Mounted on an Marble Base
By Poussielgue-Rusand
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish, meaningful and deeply serene, this refined work of religious art carries with it both artistic mastery and spiritual symbolism. This finely modelled bronze Madonna and Chil...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Antique 19th Century Gothic Bronze Lanterns
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of antique 19th century bronze lanterns in the Gothic style.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

Materials

Bronze

"The Hunt", Large Historic Stained Glass by Mauméjean Brothers
By Maumejean
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

Large group Antique French Gothic , Iron and Gilt wall sconce's
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large group Antique French Gothic , Iron and Gilt wall sconce's,,, Wonderful design,, Strong presence,, Superior quality,, Beautifully constructed,, Wonderful gold gilt detailing,,To...
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1930s French Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron

Vintage Gothic Revival Style Wrought Iron 8 Candle Chandelier
Located in Oakwood, GA
Vintage Gothic Revival Style Wrought Iron 8 Candle Chandelier, 33"x38.5" What a cool piece! Gothic style Wrought iron composition Beautiful scrollwork 8 Candle holders Measures: 33"H...
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Mid-20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Monumental Antique Gothic Medieval Renaissance Revival Brass & Steel Chandelier
Located in Lafayette, IN
This Spectacular, custom-made chandelier is not only a work of art, but an astonishing piece of early 20th-Century American craftsmanship. Every part of this 500+ piece fixture is a ...
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1920s American Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture

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Brass, Steel, Iron, Nickel

Pair of French bronze ecclesiastical processional torches Circa early 1900s
Located in CARENTAN-LES-MARAIS, FR
Sourced in Normandy, France, this magnificent pair of antique, French, bronze, ecclesiastical processional torches certainly make an impression. The detail of the filigree work aroun...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Bronze

Heavy French Gothic Table Lamp A very decorative Chateau table lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Heavy French Gothic Table Lamp A very decorative Chateau table lamp, the base is in a bronze finish in the Gothic style with a decoratively sha...
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1920s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture

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Metal

Large Antique Hand Carved Wood Black Forest Wall Plaque W. Crucifix Behind Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
Museum quality and condition work of religious art with amazing, hand carved details. This amazingly hand carved wooden wall plaque is not only of great quality and condition, it also has a patina that is unlike anything you ever saw. Over the decades we have sold a number of unique and interesting crucifixes, but we had not yet come across one that is inside such a beautiful branches and leaf frame in the Swiss Black Forest style. For us to have found it in this amazing condition again felt like a blessing and we are grateful to be able it to offer it to our 1stdibs clientele first. At the centre of this Christian-work-of-art-wall-plaque and behind the original, mouth-blown convex glass 'window' is an even more detailed sepiolite sculpture of Christ on the cross. The details in this crucifix sculpture...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Other

Wall Coat Rack, Sculpted Hooks on a Fantastic Theme: Witches & Demons, 1900's
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Original Wall Coat Rack, Sculpted Hooks on a Fantastic Theme: Witches, Devil, and Demons, Gothic Art Nouveau, Early 20th Century A unique and singular piece, this solid oak wall coa...
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Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wood, Oak

19th Century Library Armchair in the Gothic Manner
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century oak library armchair in the Gothic manner. The rectangular padded upholstered back with down swept padded open Gothic arched supports over stuffed seat raised on square ...
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Late 19th Century Irish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Leather, Oak

Set of Three Small French 19th-20th Century Gothic Style Gilt Bronze Lanterns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of three French 19th-20th century Gothic revival style gilt bronze and glass single-light hanging lanterns with opaque-yellow stained-art-g...
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Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Bronze

Pair Large Antique French Gothic Style Steel and Gilt Bronze 5-Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous pair of large antique (early 20th century) French gothic style gilt and polished steel 5-light sconces measuring 31 by 15 by 16 inches, with candelabra size sockets, white p...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture

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Ormolu, Steel

THEODORE ALEXANDER SECRETAIRE DESK & GOTHIC REVIVAL WiNDSOR BROWN LEATHER CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, vintage Theodore Alexander folding writing table desk with hidden storage and bro...
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20th Century English Gothic Revival Furniture

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Leather, Hardwood

Gilt Bronze Gothic Revival Light Fixture, English 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional solid gilt bronze Gothic Revival period light fixture in the manner of Augustus Pugin. Very high quality casting with superb detai...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Bronze

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

Italian 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Enameld Neo Gothic 12 Lighs Chandelier
Located in Firenze, IT
This antique 19th century Italian large gilt bronze and enameld Neo Gothic pendant chandelier dating back to 1850 circa is a stunning handcra...
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19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Bronze, Enamel

Antique Grand Gothic Rustic Whitewashed Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Grand Gothic Rustic Whitewashed Buffet was fashioned from thick planks & timbers of solid oak to last for centuries! Subtle Gothic influence in the carvings of the panels pr...
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Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture

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Iron

Gothic Oak Cupboard with Drawer and Under-tier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Gothic Oak Cupboard with Drawer and Under-tier A Charming piece dating from the 1930s, the cabinet has a 2 door cupboard with along drawer below and an under shelf All in good tidy...
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1940s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

English Gothic Oak Umbrella Stand
Located in Queens, NY
English Gothic-style (19/20th Century) oak cane/umbrella corner stand with a tracery carved panel.
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Late 19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

Materials

Oak

Torchere Iron Candle Gothic Tripod High 122cm., 4ft
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Striking elegant classical form Lovely thick lustrous patina Juxtapses with modern and contemporary interiors and collections Could be electrified as a floor standing lamp The pan wi...
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18th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Church Alter Thrones
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Gothic style throne chairs with carved backs. Set on casters, with dramatic detailing throughout. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture

Materials

Wood

Gothic Chandelier from Mons. Kajetan Matousek
Located in Praha, CZ
According to unverified information, it comes from the estate of Mons. Kajetán Matoušek and was allegedly placed in the parish of St. Vojtech in Prague. It was made in the second hal...
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Mid-19th Century Czech Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Brass

Gothic Revival Bronze and Milk Glass Wall Sconce Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Remarkable gothic revival church light fixture. Made from beautifully patinated bronze and milk glass. Original obsolete light socket has been replaced wi...
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Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Gothic Revival Green Man Oak Hall Tree c. Late 19th Century
Located in Westfield, MA
This striking Gothic Revival hall tree, crafted from rich oak and dating to the late 19th century, features intricate carvings of the Green Man—an emblematic figure of rebirth and na...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

Antique Gothic Revival Brass Floor Lamp with Jeweled Base c. Early 20th Century
Located in Westfield, MA
This Antique Gothic Revival Brass Floor Lamp from the early 20th century is a striking example of the period’s ornate craftsmanship. The tall, slender brass stem features intricate d...
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Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture

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Brass

Very Heavy Old Gothic Wrought Iron Fire Screen
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very Heavy Old Gothic Wrought Iron Fire Screen This is a very attractive piece, the wrought iron work is superbly executed In good sound condition and a very attractive addition to...
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19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Iron

Gothic Revival Wooden Church Screens set of four
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning pair of antique Gothic lancet-arched church window screens featuring intricate lattice detailing, handcrafted woodwork, and a richly aged patina. These architectural eleme...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Linen, Wood, Pine

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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