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Gothic Furniture

GOTHIC 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. The style is characterized by such decorative flourishes as pointed arches, floral details, finials, heraldic motifs and linenfold carving. The movement was rooted in religious and social conservatism. Its 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 castle or cathedral that inspired it, a Gothic Revival chair makes 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 might make a statement that your home is indeed your castle.

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Style: Gothic
Set of 6 19th Century Country dining Chairs This is a charming set of
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Set of 6 19th Century Country dining Chairs This is a charming set of Oak dining chairs there are 4 single and 2 Carver chairs The chairs are in good sturdy condition and have a wo...
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19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture

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Oak

Chest, Leather, Wrought Iron, Textile, Wood, Spain, circa 1500
Located in Madrid, ES
Rectangular body casket with semicircular lid made of carved wood and covered with a worked leather that has been reinforced with a series of forged iron fittings, material in which ...
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16th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Furniture

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Wrought Iron, Other

Saint Ambrosius Italian Sculpture 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Saint Ambrosius Italian sculpture 17th century in painted and gilded wood. The figure is represented standing up blessing with the hand. Faults and defects. Dimensions. Heigh...
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Mid-17th Century Italian Antique Gothic Furniture

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Wood

Amazing Chest, Italy, late 16th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing Chest, Italy, late 16th century 93 x 214 x 74 cm Rectangular shaped chest, in walnut wood. Four bracket feet, with four corners with sculpted leaves. Table top with owl's bea...
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16th Century Italian Antique Gothic Furniture

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Wood

Pair Heavy Weight Solid Brass Polished Bronze Gothic Twisted 8 Light Lanterns
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a pair of Incredibly heavy, solid, beefy polished bronze or perhaps brass lanterns. They are European in style and have incredibly beautiful twisted ornate details and each o...
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2010s French Gothic Furniture

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Bronze

Antique French Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th - 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Late 17th or early 18th century French Gothic period fire grate. Hand forged of wrought iron. The condition of the basket is good.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Large 19th Century Inglenook Andirons and Grate
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large 19th Century Inglenook Andirons and Grate These are heavy hand Forged Iron Andirons, they come with a brand new state of the art grate sutable for both coal or logs, the grate...
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19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture

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Iron

Set of 9 Reclaimed Minton & Co Gothic Encaustic Tiles
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of nine vibrant reclaimed gothic encaustic tiles by Minton & Co (stamped), circa 1840- 1860. Each 6-inch tile is detailed with buff and red terracotta tones to create an ornate...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture

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Clay

Unique Victorian Reformed Gothic Specimen Cabinet in Oak
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4656 Exceptional quality Reformed Gothic oak collectors cabinet, having outswpet cornice with above a pair of glazed doors fitted with original working lock and a key, enclosing 22...
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1860s English Antique Gothic Furniture

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Oak

Antique Gothic Style English Oak Victorian Library Table Desk Dining Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale lovely gothic style antique Victorian English oak library table or desk that can be used as a four person dining table A decorative and well mad...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture

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Oak

Large 17th Century Inlaid Panelled Oak Coffer
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A large 17th century inlaid panelled oak coffer. This is a lovely old piece, with a superb patina, the chest has three deep moulded panels on the front...
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17th Century Antique Gothic Furniture

19th Century Pair of Wooden Wall Chandeliers
Located in Esbeek, NL
Wall chandeliers in Gothic style.  
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Wood

Palatial Silver Distressed Rustic Metal Chandelier by Schonbek
Located in Manhasset, NY
Palatial silver distressed rustic metal chandelier by Schonbek. A wonderful rustic silver metal chandelier by one of Germany's finest crystal ...
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1970s Vintage Gothic Furniture

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Crystal, Silver

Victorian Carved Oak Wall Hanging Display Cabinet
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian carved oak wall hanging display cabinet This is a very large piece, it has 2 individual cupboards in the one piece. The c...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture

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Oak

Hand Carved Stone Vide poche Basin Jardinière Bowl Planter Vessel Sink Antiques
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand Carved Stone Vide poche Basin Jardinière bowl planter vessel sink Antiques . 17th C. Possibly earlier Gothic Container . A Water Trough Benitier in a ...
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Stone, Limestone

Saint Blaise, Carved, Polychrome and Gilded Wood, Castilian School, 14th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Sculpture "San Blas". Carved, polychrome and gilded wood. Castilian school, 14th century. The figure stands, looking straight ahead with large, expressive ...
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15th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Gothic Furniture

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Other

Small Gothic Victorian Carved Oak Green Man Buffet
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Small Gothic Victorian carved oak green man buffet. This is a very fine and superbly carved example of furniture carved in the Gothic style or Green Man oak...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture

Victorian gilt inkstand desk set in the Gothic style
Located in London, GB
Victorian gilt inkstand desk set in the Gothic style English, 19th Century Height 19cm, width 27cm, depth 12.5cm This wonderful inkstand is a fine piece of Victorian period design. ...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture

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Brass

Vintage Gothic Hand Carved Side Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage Boho side chairs. Hand carved cherubs with beautiful gold leaf detail. Frosted blue velvet seats with a contrasting metallic back. Acquired from a Palm Be...
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Late 20th Century North American Gothic Furniture

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Metal, Gold Leaf

Antique 19th century Jacobean Carved Oak Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique 19th century Jacobean style carved oak fireplace. Dating to circa 1850, this English fireplace is elaborately carved and ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture

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Wood, Oak

Early 19th Century Set of Double Castle Door Hinges A rare find
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Early 19th Century Set of Double Castle Door Hinges A rare find, this set of hinges are blacksmith made in solid iron, they are very heavy and beautifully decorative, there is also ...
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Early 1800s Antique Gothic Furniture

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Iron

Gothic Style Free Standing Fire Basket with Decorative Back and Ash Pan
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Gothic Style Free Standing Fire Basket with Decorative Back and Ash Pan This is a useful and decorative piece, it has an arched fire back decorated with a fighting scene, the body o...
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1920s Vintage Gothic Furniture

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Iron

Gothic Oak Side Chair
Located in New York City, NY
Oak antique Gothic side chair with dark finish. Unusual raised design on back rest - elegant turned legs.
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture

Large 19th Century Inglenook Fire Grate on Andirons
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large 19th Century Inglenook Fire Grate on Andirons This is heavy hand Forged Iron Log Grate is supported on a Pair of Iron Andirons The Grate is in very good but used condition and it is very heavy and would look superb in an open or Inglenook fire place The Andirons and Grate...
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19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture

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Iron

Pair of 15th/16th Century Carved Oak Saints
Located in Basildon, GB
A Pair of Late 15th or Early 16th Century Oak Saints carved in high relief and raised on polygonal bases. The female depicted standing in contrapose with low...
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15th Century and Earlier European Antique Gothic Furniture

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Oak

Antique Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mantel Clock with Chivalric Scenes
Located in London, GB
This beautiful porcelain mantel clock is designed in the shape of a shield which is propped up on a gilt bronze (ormolu) easel support, composed of two shields and a staff topped by ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Ormolu, Bronze

Wall Hanging Arts and Crafts Copper Breast Plate Shield with Cross Swords
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Wall hanging Arts and Crafts copper breast plate shield with cross swords A Large Decorative wall piece the copper is hand beaten and has a Cross with Crown over The swords are ...
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1920s Vintage Gothic Furniture

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Copper

English Steel Firebasket in the Gothic Manner
Located in London, GB
An English polished cast iron firegrate. The legs and front bars of architectural form sympathetic to the Gothic style throughout, the cast iron back plate...
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18th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture

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Steel

19th Century English Finials Carved as Heraldic Lions
Located in Baambrugge, NL
The beast are portrayed sejant each with the forepaws supporting a shield. They are sitting on octagonal bases. The armorials might have been painted at some point, but no traces ...
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19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Gothic Furniture

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Sandstone

A Pair of 17th Century Oak Wall Brackets These are good pieces of carved oak
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of 17th Century Oak Wall Brackets These are good pieces of carved oak, original they were a pair however one of them has been trimmed down but you cans see they they are the ...
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17th Century Antique Gothic Furniture

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Oak

Wrought Iron Table Lamp with Dragon, Italy, circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Elegant table / desk lamp in wrought iron, figuring a winged dragon holding a torch / torchiere. Beautiful metal work: subject well done, beautiful verdigris patina. Neo-Gothi...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Gothic Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Pair of French Arts and Crafts Gothic Walnut Library Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of French arts and crafts gothic walnut library chairs These beautiful chairs date from around 1880, recently upholsterd, the fabric has been especially designed and chose...
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Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of 19th Century French Gothic Painted Wrought Iron Three-Light Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entry or man's study with this elegant pair of wall sconces. Forged in France circa 1860, each fixture with twisted arm features three lights newly wired and dressed with decorative candle sleeve covers. Both lights are decorated with eagle motifs and embellished with a hand painted crest in the middle. The tall Gothic style sconces...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Wrought Iron

2 Neo Gothic Style Oak Stools, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 Neo Gothic style oak stools, circa 1950. PRICE IS FOR ONE TWO ARE AVAILABLE
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1950s European Vintage Gothic Furniture

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Oak

Three Piece Alabaster Clock Garniture in the Form of a Neo-Gothic Cathedral
Located in London, GB
This exquisite three-piece alabaster clock garniture consists of a central clock with two flanking vases. The central clock is designed to resemble the shape of a neo-Gothic cathedra...
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Alabaster, Ormolu

Carved Oak Hall Seat, with 2 Stick Stands
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Carved oak hall seat, with 2 stick stands This is a carved oak hall stand, in the form of a small settle which has a roomy stick stand on each side a...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Oak

Pair of 19th Century French Bronze Candelabras
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th Century French Bronze Candelabras with claw feet on black marble base.
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Bronze

Bronze Skeleton Praying Hands Sculpture - Titled Eternal Hope - Signed Park '92
By Amanda & Björn Sjöling, Blackman Cruz
Located in St. Louis, MO
Cast bronze life size gothic skeleton / bone praying hands sculpture, titled on base Eternal Hope and signed Park '92. In the style of Blackman Cruz Workshop.
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1990s American Gothic Furniture

Materials

Bronze

French Gothic Pine Reading Stand, Greeting Station, Greeter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Gothic Pine Reading Stand, Greeting Station, Greeter An Original French Reading stand, this Gothic piece would make a great Front of House Oak Greeter The Stand has 8 arched ...
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1880s Antique Gothic Furniture

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Pine

A Superb Set of Arts and Crafts Gothic Fireside Tools
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Superb Set of Arts and Crafts Gothic Fireside Tools This is a long handled set on its own pair of matching andirons, there is a shovel, tongs, and poker, the handles have a gothic...
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1880s Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large Heavily Carved French Oak Gilt Cushion Mirror
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Heavily carved french oak gilt cushion mirror A lovely Cushion mirror in carved gilt Oak, the 7” wide frame is set with mirrors and intric...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Oak

Gothic Carved Oak Oval Mirror A lovely piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Gothic Carved Oak Oval Mirror A lovely piece, the wide frame has a beautifully carved border decorated with Roses and a crown at the top. The mirror is in good condition, the frame ...
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19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture

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Oak

Large English Stone Fireplace in the Gothic Manner
Located in London, GB
A large English stone fireplace in the Gothic manner. The arched frieze with carved spandrels, the jambs with moulding to inside edge. Finished with a light grey, rustic paint effect...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture

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Stone

Antique Italian & Sculpture Stone Pedestals from Roman Church Altar - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Italian Marble & Sculpted Stone Pedestals from Roman Church Altar - Pair These exquisite deep red marble columns were imported from Italy and salvaged from an old Catholic ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Stone, Marble

A 19th/Early 20th Century Solid Bronze Gothic Lantern, Six Lights. Circular
Located in Manhasset, NY
A 19th/Early 20th Century Solid Bronze Gothic Lantern, Six Lights. Circular Having fine bronze escutcheons This large and impressive lantern is...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Bronze

17th Century Gothic Period Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French Gothic Period andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons are in good condition and are fit for use in the fireplace.
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Antique Gothic Silvered Bronze 12-Light Chandelier, Circa 1860.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Gothic Silvered Bronze 12-Light Chandelier, Circa 1860.
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Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture

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Bronze

French Arts and Crafts Gothic Hall Lantern Ceiling Light
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large French Arts and Crafts Gothic Hall Lantern Ceiling Light This is a very Large and Heavy Hall Lantern it is a Classic Designed and signed E...
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Early 1900s Antique Gothic Furniture

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Brass

Maderas De Santa Barbara Gothic Revival Jungle Room Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maderas De Santa Barbara Gothic Revival Jungle Room Dining Chairs - Set of 4. Item features tall backs, original red upholstery, solid wood construction, distressed finish, very nice...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Gothic Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Large French Gothic Library Throne Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large French Gothic Library Throne Chairs This beautiful pair of wide carved chairs each have a different carved face in the back rail, acanthus leaf carved arm rests and a sturdy ...
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1870s Antique Gothic Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Blacksmith Made Gothic Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Blacksmith Made Gothic wrought iron floor lamp This is a very unusual Gothic Wrought Iron Floor Lamp the stand is blacksmith made, it stands on 3 feet and takes a wax candle which sits in the centre sconce...
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Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture

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Iron

18th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Coffer
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
This Spanish features a long rectangular shape body which has a geometrical design carved into the side panels. In the front underneath the coffer are two carved paw feet that projec...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Furniture

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Walnut

An Oak Joint Stool, Occasional Table, Sewing Box
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
An Oak Joint Stool, Occasional Table, Sewing Box This a good Oak Joint or Joined Stool which has a secret compartment hidden in the top, this is accessed by sliding the top to the s...
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19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture

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Oak

Gothic Revival English Solid Oak Singular Hand Carved Occasional Chair
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Solid Oak hand carved English Gothic Revival chair in excellent original condition. Sturdy and well proportioned. Skilfully carved with dowel and peg work joi...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture

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Oak

19th Century French Iron & Enamel Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century French Iron & Enamel Planter having gargoyle figures as legs with a total of 20 enameled tiles depicting flowers, Dimensions Height: 13.5" Width: 30" Depth: 14 3/4"
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Iron

17th Century Antique French Oak Trunk from the Gothic Period
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
A French 17th century large carved oak trunk. This trunk features a long rectangular shape body whereby the front panel has carved into it a Gothic style ornamentation in the form of...
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17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture

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Wood

Early 20th Century Gothic Wrought Iron Floor Lamp in the Style of Samuel Yellin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, Gothic, craftsman-made, wrought iron floor lamp with decoratively scored stem, tripod base and foliate top with three-bulb fitter in the style of Samuel Yellin. T...
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1920s American Vintage Gothic Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Pair of French Brass Andirons, Fire Dogs or Chenets
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large pair of French brass andirons, fire dogs or chenets This is a Large globe shaped pair of Brass Andirons they are decorated with Gothic faces in the centre of the large scrol...
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Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture

Materials

Brass

Gothic furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Gothic 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 building and garden elements, decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gothic furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Maitland Smith, and Aeterna Furniture. 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 $275,000 while the average work can sell for $2,408.

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