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
Early 20th Century Spanish or Portgugal Gothic Cabinet
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Large, early 20th-century Spanish or Portgugal cabinet with gothic details. Large crown detail on top is removable. Crack on the side that will need repairing. very large special uni...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Gothic Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Interesting Gilt Bronze and Crystal "Grotesque" Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
An interesting early 20th century gilt bronze and crystal twenty-six-light "Grotesque" chandelier.
A unique Gothic style, drop crystal, basket chandelier with different "Grotesque" faces and designs. Twenty-four-tiered perimeter lights (including six lanterns) and two-tiered interior lights.
Artists began to give the tiny faces of the figures in grotesque decorations strange caricatured expressions, in a direct continuation of the medieval traditions of the drolleries in the border decorations or initials in illuminated manuscripts. From this the term began to be applied to larger caricatures, such as those of Leonardo da Vinci, and the modern sense began to develop. It is first recorded in English in 1646 from Sir Thomas Browne: "In nature there are no grotesques". By extension backwards in time, the term became also used for the medieval originals, and in modern terminology medieval drolleries, half-human thumbnail vignettes drawn in the margins, and carved figures on buildings (that are not also waterspouts, and so gargoyles) are also called "grotesques".
A Boom in the production of works of art in the grotesque genre, characterized the period 1920–1933 of German art. In contemporary illustration art, the "grotesque" figures, in the ordinary conversational sense, commonly appear in the genre grotesque art...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Rare & Beautifully Hand-Carved Antique Dutch Arts & Crafts Beveled Wall Mirror
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking wall mirror with handcarved geometrical 'flowers' and trefoil symbols.
Via one of our foreign contacts we recently purchased this perfectly fine and deeply handcarved, sc...
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mirror
17th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French Gothic andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fit for use in the fireplace.
Category
17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
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: 15x6 cm.
Good condition.
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Rectangular wrought iron chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Rectangular wrought iron chandelier with golden twist trim details and original canopy.
Category
1940s French Vintage Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Important stone mantel from the 17th century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This monumental mantel was made of stone in the 17th century.
Its moulded entablature, adorned with a crest in a Gothic inspired decor, comes in proj...
Category
17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Stone
Early 1900s Impressive and Finely Handcrafted Antique Gothic Art Porcelain Vase
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and impressive work of Gothic art pottery.
This most skillfully created and highly decorative work of Gothic art is very rare and of a great size. The impressive floral decor o...
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
C19th Country House Elm Bench (pair available)
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
Substantial 19th Century ‘Country House’ elm hall bench.
The arched back with angled panels and flanked with carved finials, above scroll arms with pierced carved trefoils and soli...
Category
1860s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Elm
$7,111 / item
Antique Gothic Style Fire Grate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An unusual late 19th century antique gothic style fire grate, reclaimed from a property in Sussex. Pairing function with form, this fire grate is a striking piece for any setting, de...
Category
19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
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 ...
Category
19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
13th Century Virgin and Child from Catalonia
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Seating on a bench-like throne the Virgin carries her child on her left knee.
She bears an important crown high on her head .The Virgin has an ovoid face with bulging eyes, straight long nose and thin lips. The hair parts in the middle and are carved as thick horizontals parallel hair strands...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Oak
20th Century 'Religious Theme' Fireback / Backsplash, Gothic Style
Located in Soest, NL
20th century Gothic style fireback depicting a religious theme. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The fire...
Category
20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Stone
16th Century German Gothic Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
16th century German Gothic fireback with a religious theme. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, n...
Category
16th Century German Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Iron
Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with 7 Lights, French, Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice 7 lights candelabras floor lamp is made of wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,730 Sale Price
20% Off
17th Century German Carved Oak Religious Sculpture
Located in Bradenton, FL
17th Century German hand-carved oak religious sculpture. Possibly a saint or a bishop. The bearded man is cloaked in draped fabric with only left ...
Category
17th Century German Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Torchiere Altar Candle Stand Floor Lamp 70"
Located in Dayton, OH
Large antique wrought / forged iron converted torchiere candle stand / candle holder floor lamp featuring Gothic / Spanish styling with scrolled accents, fleur de lis and two lights....
Category
Early 20th Century Gothic Furniture
Materials
Iron
$1,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Pair Hand Wrought Gothic Arts and Crafts Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Large Pair Hand Wrought Gothic Arts and Crafts Andirons - Iron, and steel, hand chased decoration, swinging pot holder arms. These impressive and irons are in good original condition...
Category
Early 20th Century American Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
An Unusual English Antique Coal Box.
Located in London, GB
An unusual English antique coal box. This antique coal box/scuttle is made in steel and dates from around 1900. The coal box is very well made and is ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique brass clock set with religious decoration
Located in London, GB
This three-piece brass clock set is wonderfully designed to look like a collection of Christian church bells. The mantel clock features a bell-shaped b...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Brass, Enamel
17th Century French Gothic Period Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
17th Century French Gothic Period Firedogs or Andirons. Made of cast iron. The andirons are in good condition and are fully functional.
With spit hooks to grill food and a cup to k...
Category
17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Iron
Early 1900 Hand Carved Marble Statue / Sculpture of Mother Mary w. Cross & Book
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful antique and all handcrafted, solid Carrara marble sculpture.
This rare work of religious art is entirely hand carved out of white marble. We are not certain, but we feel t...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Marble
Carved Throne Armchair in Gothic Style, France, 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique; Throne; Gothic Style; Medieval; 19th century; 20th century; France; Brutalist; Eclectic Design;
Carved throne armchair in leather and dark wood from 20th century France. D...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Materials
Metal
Impressive and Large Bronze Wall Plaque of a Suffering Christ by Sylvain Norga
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and sizeable Art Deco religious plaque.
Stunning sculpture / plaque by one of the greats when it comes to religious art. This sizeable, heavy and detailed plaque depicts Jesus...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian 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.
Category
17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Gothic Artisan Handwrought Iron and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive, Gothic influenced, artisan blacksmith made, coffee table circa 1940s features a handwrought, iron x base with 3/4 inch thick glass top. The Nicos Zographos swivel chair s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Saint Pierre and Miquelon Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
1960s Wrought Iron Castle Chandelier
Located in Pueblo, CO
Large wrought iron chandelier fit for your castle, hand wrought iron with beautiful hammered bronze finish, six fixture, with original medallion and 14" of chain.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Fully Restored Gothic Pugin Style Brown Leather Studded Console Table
By Pugin
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this absolutely stunning one of a kind Gothic Pugin style hand studded brown leather console table with single drawer
This...
Category
1840s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
$4,376 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Horseshoe Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
18th Century Horseshoe Andirons, Firedogs, made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Gothic. The condition is good.
Category
18th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large French Gothic Style Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
Large early 19th century French Gothic Style Period andirons. The andirons are made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Four Neo-Gothic Iron Sconces, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Large and unusual set of four Gothic inspired sconces displaying striking ironwork. Each sconce has three arms. Can be wired.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Furniture
19th Century Two-Piece Gothic Style Oak Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome 19th Century two-piece gothic style oak cabinet. Beautifully carved and finished grapevines along the top and arms of the piece. A warm smiling face carving above the top ...
Category
19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique Wrought Iron Mirror with Ornate Patterning
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique ornately round wrought iron mirror.
This impressive mirror is decorated with arched trefoils and twisted detailing, that would make an elegant showpiece in any space.
Th...
Category
19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Antique French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is gothic. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. They are in a good condition.
Category
17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large French Gothic Library Throne Chairs
Located in Godshill, 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 ...
Category
1870s Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$2,188 / set
17th Century Large Gothic Bulls Head Firedogs, Andirons
Located in Soest, NL
17th century Gothic bulls head fire dogs, andirons. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the main cooking equipment in t...
Category
17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Gothic Style Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French Gothic Style fireplace basket - fire basket made of wrought iron and cast iron. The basket is in good condition and is fully functional. The total width of the fr...
Category
20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Vintage French Scrolled Iron 12 Light Altar Floor Pedestal Candelabra Gothic
Located in Dayton, OH
20th Century French or Gothic inspired 12 light candelabra. Features a scrolled design with pedestal and molded flower at the center. Each candle holder features a drip pan. The cand...
Category
20th Century Gothic Furniture
Materials
Iron
$800 Sale Price
20% Off
Pairs of Antique Carved Oak Column Pedestals
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of turned and carved oak column pedestals, salvaged from a church in Portsmouth.
Styled foliage and floral designs to the centre, these large scale, rich colour and appealing...
Category
Early 20th Century English Gothic Furniture
Materials
Oak, Wood
Art Nouveau Gothic Hallway Cupboard, 1909
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Hallway cupboard restored Art Nouveau Gothic 1909 in the style of v. Riemerschmid
Features:
Two-door model with divided interior and clothes rail
...
Category
20th Century Gothic Furniture
Materials
Softwood
Early 18th Century Gothic Style Firedogs or Andirons
Located in Soest, NL
Early 18th Century French Gothic style andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional. With spit hooks to grill food and a cup to keep ...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century French Fire Andirons, Gothic Style
Located in Soest, NL
18th Century French fire andirons, Gothic style. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in good condition and are fully functional.
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Antique Carved Oak Column Pedestals
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of turned and carved oak column pedestals, salvaged from a church in Portsmouth.
Styled foliage and floral designs to the centre, these large scale, rich colour and appealin...
Category
20th Century Gothic Furniture
Materials
Oak
$3,890 / item
16th-17th Century German Gothic 'Religious Theme' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
16th-17th century German Gothic fireback with a religious theme. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The con...
Category
Early 17th Century German Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Iron
Italian Hall Foyer Wall Mirror with Gold Giltwood Frame
Located in New York, NY
A tall slender Italian mirror with a gold giltwood frame in the Gothic design style, circa early to mid-20th century, Italy. A great mirror for a vanity, hall, foyer, etc., where a tall slender mirror...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror
16th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
16th century French Gothic andirons made of cast iron. With faces on the spit hooks to discourage evil powers.
This product has to be shipped as freight due to its size and/or (volu...
Category
16th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Iron
$2,894 / set
Pair Of Bronze Candlesticks, Late 18th/early 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of bronze candlesticks on a tripod base resting on lion's paws, and at the top, the point used to fix the candle
Period late 18th early 19th century
Wear from use, one of the ...
Category
Late 18th Century European Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French 17th Century Gothic Period Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French gothic andirons - fire dogs. Hand forged of wrought iron. They have spit hooks to grill meat or poultry.
Category
17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French Gothic fire grate with period andirons and a recently forged grate. Made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
The total width at the front of the grate is 81...
Category
17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
17th Century French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French Gothic andirons made of wrought iron.
The condition is good.
Category
17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Gothic Arched Giltwood Cathedral Style Mirror
Located in Birmingham, AL
A stunning late 19th century French Gothic arched giltwood mirror having a cathedral style silhouette and original mirrror glass, circa 1890s. T...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Mirror
John on the chest of Christ Sculpture Museum Reproduction
Located in Den Haag, NL
This Item is an Identical Museum Reproduction The carving shows Christ and St John sitting on a bench. John rests his head on Christ's chest, his eyes closed in devotion. His right hand rests in that of Christ, who places a loving arm around his shoulder. This Item is an Identical Museum Reproduction .
Polymer is a heavy and very strong type of resin material that captures perfectly the details of the casting. The advantages of polymer when compared to concrete, cast stone, and cement are that it is far less fragile and much more resistant . sold by . Ancient Sculpture...
Category
2010s American Gothic Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Bronze Candlestick or Candle Holder, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Bronze candlestick. Century XVI.
Polished bronze candlestick with a wide circular base from which arises a truncated cone axis opening into a smooth plat...
Category
16th Century European Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Bronze
16th Antique Carved Marble Mortar
Located in Marbella, ES
A unique piece of great historical and aesthetic value, this antique Gothic mortar has been hand-carved from a single block of light marble. Its robust shape and sculpted side fins e...
Category
16th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Marble
French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th-18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
17th-18th century French andirons made of cast iron. The style of the andirons is Gothic. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food and a cup to keep drinks warm. They are in a good...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Victorian Milk Glass Pendant Lights - Set Of 4
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian Milk Glass Pendant Lights - Set Of 4
Featuring 4 Chicago Church Salvaged Antique Milk Glass Pendant Lights from the 1920’s
***2 pe...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Furniture
Materials
Milk Glass
One Pair of Lime Painted Gothic Lanterns
Located in Washington, DC
One pair of very unusual pine lime painted wooden gothic lanterns
glass to either side and the bottom.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
$4,500 / set
French Gothic 'Pillars and Pediment' Fireback, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French Gothic fireback with two pillars of Hercules and a pediment.
The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes power. Since antiquity...
Category
17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Iron
20th Century German 'Religious Theme' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
20th century Gothic style German fireback depicting a religious theme. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. T...
Category
20th Century German Gothic Furniture
Materials
Iron
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.