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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
English Gothic Revival Red Velvet Throne Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Gothic Revival (19/20th Cent) oak monumental throne chair with tracery carved back and a center finial with upholstered red velvet seat and back
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20th Century British Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak, Velvet

Original Historistic Limewood Chandelier, Laxenburger Gothic Style, 19th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
Historistic chandelier Gothic style of Laxenburg so called after the Franzensburg near "Laxenburg Castle," the favored summer-residence of the Austrian Emperor of the house of Habsbu...
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1880s Austrian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Giltwood

English Gothic Revival Carved Throne Chair
Located in Queens, NY
19th century English Gothic Revival style oak high back carved and filigree Bishop's throne chair with griffin finials.
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

Gothic Revival Buffet in Carved Oak, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Gothic Revival Buffet in Carved Oak, France, Late 19th Century A domestic cathedral carved in oak A masterwork of French Gothic Revival design, this late 19th-century buffet transfo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

Vintage Italian Sterling Silver Picture or Mirror Frame with Ornate Gothic Motif
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage picture or mirror frame is signed by an unknown maker and presumed to have originated from Italy and date to approximately 1970 and done in a Gothic Revival style. The f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Furniture

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Sterling Silver

English Gothic Revival Walnut Full Size Bed
Located in Queens, NY
English Gothic Revival-style (19th Century) walnut full size bed with carved finial posts. (Includes: headboard, footboard, rails)
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Walnut

Antique English Oak Christian Gothic Lectern Bible Stand Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Antique English Oak Gothic Revival Lectern Bible Stand ~~late 19th century ~~OUTSTANDING Antique English Christian lectern or bible stand~~Carved trefoils and cross~~ 55" tall 22...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

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

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Iron

Antique Gilt Bronze & Brass & Glass Gothic Sanctuary Lamp / Church Candle Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning 19th century Gothic art pendant with shields and gilt scrolling patterns. This late 1800s church relic truly has an aura of religiousness about it. This sanctuary pendant i...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf

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 Wrought Iron & Marble Console Table with Crest, France, circa 1850
Located in Chatham, ON
Exceptional and rare antique Neo Gothic wrought iron console table with family crest and original Rouge Royal marble top - riveted construction throughout - completely hand made - de...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wrought 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

Monumental Italian Lantern in Wrought Iron and Stained Glass
Located in Milan, IT
Monumental Italian Gothic style lantern in wrought iron and two colored blue and green stained glass. The Lantern is measures 220 x 60 cm Lante...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wrought Iron

19th Century Chest or Coffer Carved Oak, French Gothic Revival Style
Located in Labrit, Landes
French coffer or chest assembled circa 1960 with panels made circa 1850. All All the walls of the trunk as well as the top are in carved oak and the bottom of the trunk is made of ...
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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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

Neo-Gothic Chandelier, France, circa 1870
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful neo-gothic chandelier with six lights, in patinated bronze with gilded highlights. The hexagonal architectural shaft is pierced with quadrilobed crosspieces, inspired by th...
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1870s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century American Gothic Mahogany Arm Chairs
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​Pair of 19th Century American Gothic Mahogany Arm Chairs Dimensions : 55" Tall X 27" Wide X 25" Deep This gorgeous pair of monumental arm chairs were made in the USA in the late 1...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Mahogany

19th Century French Neo-Gothic Carved Oak Hall Bench Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique Gothic Revival French hand-carved oak hall bench with original nicely aged dark warm rich patina. circa 1870 Hand-crafted in France in the late 19th century, high-quality solid wood construction, rare form, having a tall double-door cabinet with carved tracery panels, iron slide bolt...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

French Carved Gothic Revival Oak & Leather Chair Ca 19th Century
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
19th-Century French Gothic Revival Hall Chair Steeped in history and artistry, this 19th-century French Gothic Revival hall chair is a true collector’s piece. Crafted from rich oak...
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Leather, Oak

Large Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Chandelier for Dining Room / Restaurant Etc
Located in Lisse, NL
Great quality workmanship, forged in fire Gothic Art candle chandelier or pendant light. This beautiful quality and all hand forged chandelier comes with clearly visible, Gothic qua...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wrought Iron

French Vintage Oak & Wrought Iron Buffet Neogothic Style Basque Cross Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
French oak sideboard buffet in the neogothic style. From South of France Basque country (area near Spain). Goes very well with Spanish style déc...
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1960s French Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

American Gothic Revival Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of mid-19th century american Gothic Revival mahogany (slipper) side chairs with spindle & spool design back and legs with finial on back t...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Mahogany

Antique English Cabinet Chest Wardrobe Gothic Revival Oak Monkeys Rare c.1880s
Located in Tyler, TX
SUPERB Antique English GOTHIC REVIVAL Oak Cabinet, Chest, or Wardrobe~~ONE OF A KIND~~HIGHLY CARVED with 8 Interior Sliding Compartments ~~c. 1880s This is a MUST SEE! RARE STATEMENT PIECE~~19th century English oak cabinet with exquisitely carved monkey supports on either side, birds, rabbit, snake, crocodile, cherubs, apple and pear~~carved eagles in upper frieze~~this piece has it ALL! 4 piece construction resting on plinth base~~outstanding hardware and carved paneled sides~~working keys are included This cabinet is a commissioned, ONE OF A KIND piece with tons of storage~~use in an office, study, library, or bar for supply storage~~quilt or linen storage in a large bath...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

Antique Carved Oak Gothic Art Round Panel of Feeding Pelican as Symbol of Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
All hand carved, quality workmanship and symbolic wall panel in thick relief with high border. The character ascribed to the pelican in this context is nearly as fabulous as that of...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Metal

Charles Bevan, Marsh Jones & Cribb, Aesthetic Movement Exhibition Quality Mirror
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan, for Marsh Jones & Cribb attributed. A large and exceptional English Aesthetic Movement exhibition quality wall mirror or overmantle. Originally known as “Marsh and J...
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1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

Spanish 1940s Wrought Iron Gilt Drinks Table / Side Table, Handle Detail
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant hand-hammered iron drinks end table or pedestal table standing on a tripod base with handle on the top. Spain, 1940s. This table features a round top richly adorned by the Ha...
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20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Furniture

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Iron, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron

Antique Carved Oak Church, Gothic Revival Studio Easel Display Stand or Pedestal
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique Gothic Revival two shelf sculpture stand with a beautiful patina. This impressive and adjustable Gothic stand dates from circa 1890. To find this rare and sizeable antique mo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wood, Oak

Contemporary Torchiere Wrought Iron Wall Sconce with Spanish Colonial Influence
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Elegant wall sconce with gentle tapering, clean lines and classic torcheire details. Hammered texturing and a rich waxed finish gives this wrought iron fixture a softer look. At ho...
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2010s American Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wrought Iron

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

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Upholstery, Oak

Gothic Revival Burgundy Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian Gothic Revival style carved burgundy painted and gold trim small (throne) armchair with carved center medallion and finials on back.
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak, Upholstery

Neo-Gothic Flemish hand carved panel in solid oak, ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1850 / panel / oak / Neo-Gothic / Antique Highly decorative 19th century Flemish panel with hand carved Neo-Gothic decorations in oak. The panel consist of four rectangle ...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

Brass Mounted Coromandel Wood Tea Caddy with Satinwood Interior
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Brass decorated coromandel wood tea caddy with a satinwood lined lid enclosing a pair of removable satinwood tea boxes with domed hinged lids, each with an engraved brass shield, one...
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Mid-19th Century English 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

Magnificent Antique Limestone Mantel
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Each jamb of the fireplace has a brown bear standing on a plinth holding a heraldic shield. Above the bears are carved capitals supporting a substantial breakfront cornice shelf. The...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Limestone

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

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

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

Architectural Design Bronze Gothic Revival Winged Gargoyle Sculptures Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
This monumental and architectural church fixture could be the perfect addition to your Gothic collection or interior. If you appreciate the history and beauty of the French Gothic style then this amazing light fixture from the late 1800s could be perfect for you. When we first saw this work of lighting art, we were in awe and, as it goes with great antiques, we still are. The magnificent design, but also the quality of all the handcrafted and bronze elements make this antique chandelier a true work of art and a real joy to look at. With five Gothic style, winged gargoyle...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Gilt Bronze & Glass Gothic Revival Pendant Light with Chimera Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Small size, early 1900s Gothic Revival light fixture. In architecture, a chimera or grotesque is a fantastic or mythical figure used for decorative purposes, but in the 12th and 1...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture

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Bronze, Brass

Pair of Gilt Bronze Griffin Candle Holders in Gothic Style
Located in Bochum, NRW
A pair of gilt bronze candlesticks depicting two sitting griffins holding a bobeche on their heads forming the torch. They are laid on an oval base, with a foundry mark impressed und...
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Mid-20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture

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Bronze

Stunning Victorian Lighting Gothic Brass & Mouth Blown Art Glass Pendant Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Graceful and all handcrafted antique light fixture. This early Arts & Crafts era pendant has an aesthetic beauty that you don't find anymore in this day and age. It has the most pleasing to the eye shape and amber color and the handcrafted brass has a marvelous patina. In images 2 and 3 you can see that this unique light fixture started its life as (and still is) a candle lantern. Because of the Gothic quatrefoil details this may have been a sanctuary lamp at the entrance of a church or monastery. The beautifully patinated brass is all hand-crafted, but the unique art glass shade with its unique hand-etched, flowery patterns and amazing color is what makes this antique truly special. Have you also noticed the 'stand-alone' etched oak branches with acorns? They symbolize growth and unlimited potential since an acorn can grow into a huge oak tree that, by itself, can seed an entire forest. Both with the light switched on and off you could not wish for a more stylish, European antique fixture. It is of the kind that you certainly don't find anymore in this day and age. This ideal hallway or bedroom pendant light...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture

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Brass

19th Century French Gothic Revival Carved Bibliothèque Bookcase
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent 19th century Gothic Revival hand carved painted parcel gilt bibliothèque (bookcase - buffet - china cabinet). Born in France, circa 1840, most impressive size, two-...
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Glass, Wood, Paint

A W N Pugin. Gothic Revival Four Door Pitch Pine Wardrobe with Linenfold Panels
Located in London, GB
A W N Pugin. Made by John Gregory Crace. A rare Gothic Revival four-door pitch pine wardrobe with hand-carved fleur de ley finials flanked with castellated...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Pine

Antique Painting of Holy Mary & Child after Nicolo Barabino in Oak Gothic Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Symbolic and meaningful work of religious art with original label on the back. Framed oil on wooden panel, Madonna and child, after Italian Nicolo Barabino (1833-1891). The original...
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1890s Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak, Paint, Wood

Stunning Late 1800s Gothic Revival Walnut & Brass Tea Caddy Box W. Great Patina
Located in Lisse, NL
A very pleasing, late 19th century, double compartment tea caddy. This marvellous and rare tea caddy is in very good condition and the burl walnut has a truly warm, deep and rich pa...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Bronze, Brass

19th Century Infants Coffin Casket, Carved Wood, Etched Glass, Memento Mori
Located in Lowestoft, GB
For sale a very rare early 19th century infants coffin carrier, this would of been housed on a horse and cart hearse. The casket has a decorative wrought...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Gothic Revival Gilt Mantel Clock
Located in Queens, NY
English Gothic Revival style (19th Cent) gilt mantle clock with silver plate decoration and supported by 2 gnome figures with a pediment having a fi...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Metal

German Neo-Gothic Painted and Carved Cupboard, around 1870
Located in Berlin, DE
Immerse yourself in the intricate beauty of German craftsmanship with this stunning Neo-Gothic painted and carved cupboard, dating back to around 1870. Rich in history and artistry, ...
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1870s German Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Pine, Lacquer

19th Century Pair of Neo Gothic Vases, Bronze and Gilt Bronze, England 1830
Located in Epfach, DE
Pair of Neo Gothic Vases, Bronze and Gilt Bronze, England 1830, Ram Heads These Neo Gothic vases, crafted in England in 1830, exemplify the intricate artistry and opulence character...
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1830s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Bronze

Large Silvered & Gilt Bronze Gothic Revival Sanctuary Lamp with Angels in Prayer
Located in Lisse, NL
Gorgeous mid/late 1800 religious art for the collectors and enthousiasts. In antiques it very often is the case that how older the piece is, the better the quality and the details. ...
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

Gothic Revival 18 Light Brass Chandelier, 46" H x 29" W
Located in Toledo, OH
Gothic Revival 18 Light Brass Chandelier. Circa 1920s. Two tier 18 light chandelier. Brass with original finish. Grape and vine detail work. ...
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1920s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture

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Brass

Antique American Gothic Revival Cathedral Back Carved Walnut Throne Side Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Large antique American Gothic Revival throne chair, circa 1870s. Made from walnut with a pierced cathedral back featuring arches and a cen...
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1870s Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

AWN Pugin, Six Gothic Revival Oak Dining Chairs Probably for the House of Lords
Located in London, GB
A W N Pugin, made by Gillows of Lancaster. Stamped Gillows to the back legs. A set of six Gothic Revival oak dining chairs probably designed for the House of Lords...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

Antique Hand Carved Large Size Statue of Saint Joseph and Child Jesus Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and high quality carved antique sculpture of Joseph holding the child Jesus. If you are looking for a great value for money, work of religious art then this quality carved church relic could be gracing your home or monastery or house of prayer soon. This may not have been carved out of the most expensive or hard woodtype, but that is not what this antique is about. This striking and meaningful sculpture is all about the natural manner in which both the little boy Jesus and Saint Joseph have been hand-carved out of wood and how an accomplished sculptor clearly has spent a whole lot of time, focus and dedication to get the details of this large and meaningful sculpture very right. In this case, the hands and feet, the curly hair, the serene facial expressions, the perfectly natural body postures AND the perfect draping of the cloths are the most eye-catching details. Ones that most mortals would never be able to create like this and it will have taken this skilled artisan weeks rather than days to create. We believe that this unique antique is made of basswood or pine and it has been hand patinated (original). This was probably done to make the entire sculpure look more warm and calm (no wood grains taking away anything from the beautiful details we described). This meaningful and quality crafted work of religious art is ready for you to enjoy and, to us, it breathes a holy serenity and beauty that will never fail to impress. No matter where you decide to have it on display, this ecclesiastical antique will never fail to impress and if you already have a place in mind for 'them' then maybe you should be their next custodian. Mind you, our price for this hand carved antique church statue...
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19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wood, Pine

18th Century Hand-Wrought Iron Fireplace Guard
Located in London, GB
An 18th century wrought fire guard with central access doors. The wrought-iron uprights with twist, leaf and spear finials uppermost on arched supports. The fire panel is made up o...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wrought Iron

19th century Victorian carved oak bench
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Victorian carved oak bench circa 1890. Victorian bench made from earlier elements, named and dated 1775.  Pegged base supports elements from an 18th century coffer, the...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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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

Heavy Hand Wrought Iron Glass Top Coffee Table after Samuel Yellin
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional wrought iron and glass coffee table, in the Gothic Revival style after Samuel Yellin. Interestingly the iron base folds to flat when not in use, for transport or storage...
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Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Gothic Revival Dry Bar ~ Raised Cabinet in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Gothic Revival Dry Bar ~ Raised Cabinet in Stripped Oak combines extraordinarily sturdy architecture with geometrically-inspired carved detail inspired by the Gothic s...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture

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Iron

Early 19th Century Pair of Oak Gothic Revival Architectural Pieces
Located in Oakwood, GA
Early 19th Century Pair of Gothic Revival ​Architectural Pieces, Oak, Gorgeous pieces! Set of 2 Gothic Revival Architectural Salvage pieces Possibly from a church Solid Oak These pi...
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19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

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 Revival English Pine Quadripod Table with Scrollwork Base, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
With its sculptural base and warm pine grain, this English side table from the 19th century offers a distinctive blend of rustic character and Gothic revival charm. The circular top ...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Pine

Set of Four Neo-Gothic Armchairs, France, Circa 1860
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare set of four neo-Gothic armchairs in carved wood with straight backs, framed by a twisted frieze decorated with foliage at the corners, and ending in a point topped with a seed. ...
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1860s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Silk, Wood

19th Century American Neo-Gothic Oak Church Altar Temple Lectern Book Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A monumental antique Victorian Gothic Revival carved oak church altar / synagogue lectern / book stand podium. Hand-crafted in the 19th century, having a sloped book-rest to the top...
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19th Century North American Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Carved Oak "Manor House" Bed.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Magnificent Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Carved Oak "Manor House" Bed. Interior Dimensions: 78" Wide x 84" Deep
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

19th Century American Neo-Gothic Oak Church Altar Temple Lectern Book Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A monumental antique Victorian Gothic Revival carved oak church altar / synagogue lectern / book stand podium. Hand-crafted in the 19th century, having a sloped book-rest to the top...
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19th Century North American Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

Large and Hand Carved Gothic Revival with Carillon Sound Wall Clock, ca 1900
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning clock for the collectors of rare and truly stylish Gothic antiques. Gothic wall clocks are a rare find and this more than three feet tall specimen probably is the best an...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wrought Iron, Brass, Enamel

French Gothic style walnut cabinet, 19 th century
Located in Houston, TX
This charming piece of furniture has great carved detail With hand carving with exceptional craftsmanship. It has two doors that open and glazed gothic Style window. It has a spire ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Walnut

Spanish Drinks Table / Side Table / Floor Ashtray, Wrought Iron, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish wrought iron floor ashtray or drinks / cocktails table standing on a tripod base, Spain, 1940s. Handcrafted in wrought iron. The top stands on a tripod base with twisting de...
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20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Furniture

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Rare Antique Gothic Revival Oak Armchair Chair w Female Sculptures in Armrests
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and impressive, Gothic style chair from the late 1800s. This rare and solid oak Gothic Revival church chair has a beautiful patination and it is as stabile as the day it was...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Leather, Oak

Pair of Vintage Hand Forged Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons from France
Located in San Francisco, CA
Uniquely French, these wrought iron "fire dragons" are great as decor in your fireplace, with or without the burning flames. With today's eclectic and layered interiors, the Gothic d...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Unique Antique and Large Gothic Revival Hand Carved Oak & Glass Lantern Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Truly impressive and great workmanship, hexagonal Gothic light fixture. If you are a collector of truly amazing Gothic antiques then this large a...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture

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Glass, Oak, Wood

A W N Pugin, A Rare Oak Armchair Probably Designed for the Speaker's House
Located in London, GB
A W N Pugin. An extremely rare oak armchair probably designed for the The Red Drawing Room in the Speaker's House in The Palace Of Westminster, the room is...
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1850s English 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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