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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
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
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

Stunning Antique Gothic Revival Hand Carved Elm Wood Blanket Chest / Trunk 1750
Located in Lisse, NL
Great looking and patina antique Gothic trunk, made of solid elmwood. This impressive looking and practical size chest shows a number of deep and...
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Early 18th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Antique Gothic Blanket Chest / Trunk with Amazing Patina & Original Lock ca 1700
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvelously hand-crafted chest from the late 1600s or early 1700s. One of the things that make antiques so appealing & attractive is the fact that most pieces were handmade in recognizable styles, with proven techniques AND with natural materials that could and would stand the test of time. The longer back in time we go, the more that seems to be the case. This amazing chest from circa 1680-1720 is clearly made in the Gothic Style with Gothic church window-like carvings. With Gothic style chests of this age being very rare, we were (and still are) very enthousiastic about finding it. Put together and strengthened with hand-forged, wrought iron brackets, nails AND with very large dovetails, the master carpenter provided the techniques that would guarantee the owner a chest that would last him (or her) a lifetime. As it turned out, his workmanship, in this case, created a chest that has already served some 15 generations. This heavy quality chest is made of solid elm and wrought iron only and the centuries of usage and natural aging have given this Gothic antique a patina that is simply heavenly. The striking and deeply hand-carved Gothic cathedral-like windows, but also the hand forged lock...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Iron, Wrought Iron

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

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Wrought Iron

Gothic Revival Bronze Church Sanctuary Lamp Candle Chandelier Spain 18th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A Gothic Revival style bronze and parcel-brass church candle chandelier / hanging sanctuary lamp, Spain, mid-18th century, probably from a famil...
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Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

Reliquary Bronze Crucifix Pendant with Two Lateral Crosses, Italy, 17th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A reliquary bronze crucifix on large engraved cross pendant with two hanging small crosses at both lateral sides of the large cross, Italy, early 17th century. Both small crosses wit...
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Early 17th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of French Gothic Revival Style Andirons
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Pair of French Gothic style andirons. Heavy wrought iron with hand tooled detailing.
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Mid-17th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

Materials

Iron

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

Vintage Portuguese Handcrafted Wooden Stand Cross with Gilt Bronze Christ
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Vintage handcrafted wooden stand cross with gilt bronze Christ and ornaments on a beautiful carved wooden base, Portugal, 1930-1939. Measures: Height 19...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Bronze

Spanish Virgin Mary Painting on Porcelain Framed in Gold Gilded Bronze Pendant
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A beautiful Gothic Revival painting on porcelain plaque of an oval bust portrait of Virgin Mary pendant mounted in a gold gilded bronze frame, Spain...
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Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Bronze

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

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Iron

French Oak Long Dining Table Constructed from 17th Century Elements
Located in Wells, ME
French oak seven foot long dining table constructed from 17th century altar rail and balusters. We had this 17th century altar rail for many years and expec...
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Late 17th 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

18th-19th Century Grand Tour Italian Carved Marble Pedestals
Located in Norwood, NJ
18th-19th century Grand Tour Italian carved marble pedestals in the Gothic style. Amazing carving. Great condition for this age. Top surface 1...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Marble

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French 19th Century Gothic Revival Hand Carved, Lacquered, Parcel Giltwood Spire
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19th Century Antique Gothic Revival, Gilt Bronze Six Candle Church Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and glorious Gothic church candle pendant with a great look and feel. The amount of work that went into making this Gothic chandelier is almost unimaginable in this day and age. Before you can start to cast the individual pieces (and there are many in this chandelier), you have to first carve them out of wood or some other type of hard material. That alone will take days if not weeks. From all the handcrafted parts that, together, will make this chandelier, you must then make molds. All the molds must then be filled with liquid bronze. After that, all the surplus material from the castings must be removed and all pieces must be finished and gilt individually. Finally all pieces must be fitted together by drilling small holes and using small nuts and bolts (in those days also handcrafted). After reading this, you will understand why they don't make 'em like this anymore. It would simply cost a fortune. The number of Gothic elements in this antique candle chandelier, combined with their beautiful shapes and patina make this church relic an absolute joy to own and look at. Obviously the guilding has faded over the years, but that is part of the character and the look and feel of this great antique. This Gothic revival church chandelier is in excellent and original condition and it is definitely ready for immediate usage. This is no large chandelier, but it will look great wherever you decide to have it. Especially with the candles burning in the evening, the look and feel of this antique is second to none. Thanks to the original and also perfect condition 'Gothic crown...
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God Lamp / Church Chandelier Brass Early 20th Century Sanctuary Lamp Art Nouveau
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
God's Lamp/Church Chandelier brass early 20th century Sanctuary lamp Art Nouveau style Beautiful authentic brass Church chandelier/God's lamp in graceful Art Nouveau style, made i...
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Early 1900s Gothic Revival Brass and Bronze Church Candle Chandelier / Pendant
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Pair of Gilt Bronze Gothic Revival Altar Pricket Candlesticks w. Lion Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and stunning pair of Flemish, Medieval Style candlesticks with crouching lions. If you are looking for the best quality and best condition antiques only then this rare pair cou...
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Rosary Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saints, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage reliquary contains relics of the catacombs of Rome. It is made of metal. Crucifix itself is approx. 1 3/4" high (with hanger) in size, that making it easily worn. It is...
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Cross of Caravaca 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Cross of caravaca XVII century. Very beautiful cross of caravaca made in bronze. 17th Century. Measurements: 14X6 cm. Good condition.
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Cross of Caravaca 17th Century
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H 5.52 in Dm 2.37 in
Pair of Art Deco Tree Shaped Wrought Iron Candle Holders Torchieres
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Pair of French Art Deco Tree Shaped Wrought Iron Candle Holders Torchiers Candelabra Exceptional Hand crafted Iron Work from around 1930-1940, France in the style of Poillerat. Ho...
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Cross of Caravaca 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Cross of caravaca xvii century Very beautiful cross of Caravaca made in bronze. 17th century. Measurements: 12 x 6cm Good condition.
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circa 1800 Extra Large Antique Original Paint German Blanket Chest Coffer Trunk
Located in GB
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Antique Gothic Revival Harp by Erard
Located in London, GB
Antique Gothic Revival harp by Erard French, circa 1840 Measures: Height 178cm, width 54cm, depth 91cm Of typical form by the famed instrum...
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Antique Gothic Revival Harp by Erard
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H 70.08 in W 21.26 in D 35.83 in
Late 19th Century French Bible Box, Trunk, Blanket Chest
Located in Southampton, NY
Late 19th Century French Bible Box, Trunk, Blanket chest. Likely used as a chest to hold sacred items such as a bible, music manuscripts, candles, et...
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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18th Century Lacquered Wood Neo Gothic Sicilian Display Cabinet
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18th Century Pair of Carved Marble Gothic Decorative Architectural Tablets
Located in Lowestoft, GB
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18th Century Carved Marble Gothic Decorative Architectural Edging Egg & Dart
Located in Lowestoft, GB
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Ubaldo Gandolfi "Head of a Woman" Red Chalk Drawing 1728-1781 Signed
Located in Toledo, OH
Ubaldo Gandolfi "Head Of A Woman" red chalk drawing. 1728- 1781. Signed. Original gallery label on the back.
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18th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Paper

Early 18th Century Rustic-Country Spanish Open Bookcase with Gothic Reliefs
Located in Miami, FL
Early 18th century Rustic Spanish open bookcase is a relic from the distant past, ready to serve your family for generations yet to come! Hand-he...
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Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Antique French Trunk Blanket Box Coffer Chest Oak Storage Large Lions 18th C.
Located in Tyler, TX
Rare Antique French Oak Highly Carved Trunk, Blanket Box, Storage Chest, or Coffer~~large Lion's Mask~~18th Century This is only one of multiple exquisite pieces recently received...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Pair of 19th Century Limestone Gothic Steeples Architectural Salvage, Garden
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of antique French carved stone Cathedral steeple spires from the Neo-Gothic period. Architectural salvage from the exterior of churches in France, these antique French spires ca...
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18th Century Continental Carved Oak Coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century continental carved oak coffer, circa 1792. Fine quality continental carved oak coffer from Germany, inscribed Elisabeth Meiers ao 1792. Beautifully carved arcaded fro...
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18th Century Continental Carved Oak Coffer
18th Century Continental Carved Oak Coffer
H 26.75 in W 50.5 in D 21.75 in
Large Gothic Revival Hand Carved Elm Blanket Chest w. Perfect Working Lock & Key
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning antique Gothic trunk. If you are looking for the perfect way to get rid of your mother in law then this large size Gothic chest could be...
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Early 18th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Hand Carved Solid Calacatta Marble Gothic Revival Skull Architectural Element
Located in Dallas, TX
French Gothic hand carved marble skull wall plaque from the 17th century. Skull is in very good original condition, wear is consistent with age.
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Marble

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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