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
Period: 19th Century
Dragon head
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Architectural Gothic Copper down spout, A lion Gargoyle style face. These architectural detail adorned many a building in old Europe. This example was salv...
Category
19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Copper
Antique Wrought Iron Gate Pediment
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique decorative mounted wrought iron pediment.
The ironwork is taken from the choir screen removed from Salisbury Cathedral in 1959, displaying intricately worked and decorated wrought iron decorated with parcel gilt.
The cathedral is known for its gothic architecture, with this piece designed in 1869 by Sir George Gilbert Scott...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Venetian Style Silver Gilt Kissing Peacock Center Table
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (19th Century) silver gilt and polychromed design carved center table with a top of 2 peacocks kissing supported on a pedestal base of faux tree branches with ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of 19th Century Gothic Bronze Verdigris Lantern Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique Gothic style lantern sconces made of verdigris bronze and opaque textured glass. One pane is missing and will be replaced when purchased. The lights are cleaned and r...
Category
19th Century American Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Ecclesiastical Style Antique Arched Oak Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This enchanting antique arched door reminds one of an ancient castle or English church. Beautifully weathered by the ages and embellished with elaborate metal strap hinges, it dates from the mid 19th century and features vertical plank construction to the front with an original handle and ledged and braced construction to the back. With its aged, timeworn look, this old arched oak door...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique French Gothic Style Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
Large 19th century French Gothic style andirons. The andirons are made of wrought iron. They have spit hooks to grill food. The condition is good.
Category
19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Eclectic wardrobe, France, around 1890.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Eclectic wardrobe, France, around 1890.
Very good condition.
Wood: walnut
dimensions: height: 270 cm, width: 118 cm, depth: 57 cm
Category
1890s French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Antique Gothic Fire Screen w. Handpainted Earth Angle, Saints and Carved Knights
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning firescreen with a famous earth angle, two famous saint paintings and more.
With meaningful 'religious art' from centuries-past being one of our specialities we were amazed, not only to find this rare and marvelous fire screen, but also because of its excellent condition. But then again, we think we see that more often, because true beauty, quality and meaningful antiques radiate something that was already there when it was created. This 'something' commands respect and this is why most people take very good care of very special pieces. Since much of what we know now about Christianity and about monastic life in its various 'forms' was given shape since the life of Christ, but possibly mostly so in Gothic / Medieval times, much of this is expressed in European Gothic Art of the past circa 8 centuries. This rare and beautiful fire screen from the early 1800s, which can also be used as a small room divider or a unique work of (decorative) art, is one of those unique Gothic antiques. The hand-carved knight sculptures are 'fun' and meaningful at the same time, because one of them looks a little desperate and the other looks more at piece and in prayer. The hand-carved winged angel in the middle/ on top seems to be overlooking this 'Gesamtkunstwerk'. What makes this antique really stand out and what also makes it complete are the three hand-painted panels inside this screen. Each of the figures portrayed here have dedicated their lifes to doing good, giving love and hope and thus healing people. In the centre is a glorious painting (in medieval style) of Earth Angel St. Raphael and the boy Tobias. The lady Saint on the right, we feel, is Elizabeth of Hungary (1207-1231) and the Saint on the left, we feel, is either Francis de Sales...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Oak, Paint
Late 19th Century Wooden Door with Gothic Style Arch Detail
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 19th Century Wooden Door with Gothic Style Arch Detail
Category
19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Cross
Located in Madrid, ES
19th century cross
Nice xix century cross in olive wood. Measures: 23 x 12 cm. In good condition.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Gothic Oak Hall Stand with Mirror, circa 1895
Located in Evergreen, CO
Standing just over eight feet tall, this magnificent Gothic hall stand makes an impressive statement with its beautiful carvings and rich, dark finis...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Superb Quality 19th Century Carved Gothic Style Armchair
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality 19th century carved Gothic style armchair, recently upholstered in a grey fabric, the arched padded back with decorative carved frame with a figure head at the top, ...
Category
1840s British Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
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 ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
19th Century Cross
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century cross.
Nice XIX century cross in olive wood. Measures: 23x12 cm. In good condition.
Good condition.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Gothic Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Intricate wrought iron, Gothic style chandelier with foliate and floral motif.
Category
19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique English Jacobean Style Stained Oak Wall Cupboard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A noteworthy and very well crafted 19th Century two-door storage cupboard with traditional English Gothic style carved doors, fine graining and brass door pulls, key escutcheons (wit...
Category
19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Metal
Celtic Gothic Oak Clover Leaf Table Elizabethan-Style Celtic Gothic Oak
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Celtic Gothic Oak Clover Leaf Table
Elizabethan-Style Celtic Gothic Oak Clover Top Table, an enchanting piece
Made in solid Oak in sound attractive...
Category
19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Oak
Small Gothic Victorian Carved Oak Green Man Buffet
Located in Godshill, 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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Antique French Carved Ornate Walnut Figural Server Buffet Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Carved Ornate Walnut Figural Server Buffet Cabinet
Stunning Antique Imported from France Hand Carved Ornate Walnut Chateau Marble...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th Century English Gothic Stone Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An antique English limestone fireplace from the 19th century in the Gothic manner. The columns supporting large carved brackets, in turn supportin...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Stone
Victorian Carved Oak Wall Hanging Display Cabinet
Located in Godshill, 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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Gothic Wrought Iron Two-Light Lanterns Sconces, Set of 4
Located in Dallas, TX
For a unique lighting feature, look no further than these four elegant antique sconces. Crafted in France circa 1880, the outdoor wall lights feature a dome shaped top and dressed wi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century Large Spanish Gothic Brutalist Carved Walnut Chest
Located in KEW, AU
Introducing our exquisite Northern Spanish Antique Walnut Cabinet, a timeless masterpiece that effortlessly blends Old-World craftsmanship with the rich beauty of solid walnut. Craft...
Category
Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique French Monumental Hand Carved Ornate Figural Walnut Commissioned Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Monumental Hand Carved Ornate Figural Walnut Commissioned Chateau Cabinet
An elaborate antique imported from France finely hand carved ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th Century Green Man Carved Oak Hall or Centre Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century green man carved oak hall or centre table
This is an intricately and very attractive piece, of Gothic carved oak furniture. The carvi...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Victorian sterling silver travelling communion set made in 1894
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1894 by Henry Wilkinson, with pieces also made by Walker & Hall, this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Travelling Communion Set, is in the Goth...
Category
1890s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gothic Style Brass Table Lamps with Belgium Linen Shade
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of antique French Gothic Revival style brass table lamps with Belgium, linen shades. Great original condition with patina.
Measures: Height from bottom to top of shade 26"
Dia...
Category
19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of English Gothic Style Carved Rectangular Mahogany Benches
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Gothic-Style (19/20th Century) carved mahogany benches with a four-four point clover design on the sides and tops and a stretcher base. (PRICED AS PAIR).
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Large Church Antique Torcheres Floor Candlestick for 19 Candles
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brass and enamel multi-light standing candelabra in the Gothic style. The foot is bulbous scroll pattern with enamelled cartouches sitting on three mythical beasts. The candle holder...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Brass
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.
Category
19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Gothic Style Iron Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Hand Hammered Iron Chandelier in the Gothic style. Extraordinary iron work. 16 lights. France, circa 1890.
Dimensions: Height 51" Diameter 44"
CW5203
Category
1890s French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Iron
English 19th Century Stone Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An early to mid 19th century Gothic style English limestone fireplace. Unusual in design, very well proportioned and a substantial piece. The castellated shelf which steps down to sit on a plain frieze with carved ends to meet the roundels carved at the top of the jambs, which are inverted with interior panels with outer mouldings. Areas of this surround with natural fossil and patterning adding to its charm. A superior quality Gothic surround...
Category
1830s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Stone
Antique French Church Hand-Carved Buffet Bookcase Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French hand-carved piece of furniture, from a French church, it was used to store bibles.
The sculptural work is admirable, and takes up the Gothic ecclesiastical architectu...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Oak, Walnut
19th Century Carved Dummy Board Oil Painting of an Angel & Crown of Thorns
Located in London, GB
Antique Angel Painting, Religious Angel Painting, Antique Angel Sculpture, Antique Dummy Board, Antique Religious Painting, Antique Religious Sculpture, Gothic Antique.
19th Century Religious Dummy Board Oil Painting of Angel...
Category
19th Century German Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Cast Iron Gothic Manner Fire Basket Grate
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A petite French antique early 19th century cast iron fire basket in the Gothic manner, a shaped back with original steel heat plate, linked circles to the front instead of fire bars....
Category
1840s French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of French Arts and Crafts Gothic Walnut Library Chairs
Located in Godshill, 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...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Gothic Oak Coffer Chest
Located in Queens, NY
French Gothic-style (19/20th Century) oak coffer chest on stand with tracery carved panels and a domed lid with iron strap work
Category
19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique French Gothic Oak Chaise Longue, Circa 1870
Located in Dallas, TX
In the 18th and 19th centuries, it was not uncommon for skilled craftsmen to repurpose older wood carvings into their own furniture creations. A French menuisier utilized this technique (circa 1870), incorporating a previously carved chair back and arms into the construction of this Gothic style chaise lounge. Based on the faded Gothic motifs and age separations, the repurposed pieces were most likely carved in the 16th century.
The Gothic period carvings seen on the top rail include a series of foliate groupings flanked by bulbous finials. Although the carvings have faded over the course of centuries, the finials might have been leaf cups, which were often seen during the Gothic period. The back rest has been adorned with arcading beneath an infilled niche that is flanked by a pair of linenfold carvings. A cream colored cushion has been affixed by small nails above an apron embellished with barb tracery and ogee brackets. The entire lounge is supported by six block legs, with the back four extending directly from the back and the arms. Relatively low to the ground, our French Gothic oak...
Category
1870s French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Textile, Oak
European Religious Bronze Sculpture Fragment on 19th Century Marble Pedestal
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Religious Bronze Fragment Sculpture on a 19th Century Column Marble Pedestal. These two object have been "married" later, meaning they were two separate items put together at a later...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Victorian Gothic Style Interior Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A late 19th century Victorian gothic style interior door, one of two similar reclaimed from a country house in Surrey (please enquire for details). This antique internal door...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wood, Pine, Paint
French Circular Hand-Wrought Iron Chandelier. 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
This French Four Light Circular Hand-Wrought Iron Chandelier was original candle and made in the 19th Century. The Circular Hand-Wrought Iron Ring has four Wrought Iron Bobeches an...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Unglazed Gothic Antique Arched Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Standing at almost 3m tall, this huge unglazed antique gothic door dates from the early 19th century. Purportedly, it was taken from Rugby School i...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Pine
Reformed Gothic Hanging Bookcase, in the style of E W Godwin
Located in London, GB
A reformed Gothic hanging bookcase, in the style of E W Godwin with a turned gallery and shelf, the door inset with a Minton 8 inch tile 'Rob Roy in Glasgow To...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Gothic Wrought Iron Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring a true "Old World" flair to your dining room or den with this large and imposing light fixture. Crafted in France circa 1870 and round in shape, this antique chandelier has a c...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Iron
Long circa 1800 Gothic Style Oak Board Trunk from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This is an unusually long Gothic style trunk from France, measuring nearly 6.5 feet long. It is carved from thick oak planks, and it dates to circa 1800. The trunk has well carved characteristic Gothic ornamentation on all of the front panels, while the rest of the piece remains simple, except a small molding to the lid. The big oak panels are joined by dowel reinforced mortise and tenon construction.
The long single plank lid is attached by iron hinges and opens to reveal a large rectangular space which reveals how all the boards were assembled. There is also a latch and keyhole at the center. This rare trunk would be perfect at the foot of a king size bed, an accent piece under a tall tapestry...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Oak
19th Century English Gothic Revival Carved Throne Chair with Mythical Motifs
Located in Queens, NY
English Gothic Revival style (19th Cent) oak high back carved and filigree Bishops throne chair with griffin finials.
Category
19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Oak
Heavy Bronze Bell, Tower Bell This Is a Very Heavy Piece It Is on an Oak Yoke
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Heavy Bronze Bell, Tower Bell
This is a very heavy piece it is on an Oak Yoke with iron fixings including a the bracket which holds the rope
For the purpose of the pictures and ...
Category
1840s Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Gothic Forged Iron Six Candles Chandelier
Located in Paris, FR
Large decorative forged iron chandelier, late 19th century. Forged in France, circa 1890, the large chandelier can receive 6 candles (candles not provided). On wavy shapes, the chand...
Category
19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique French Gothic Figural Carved Walnut Chateau Buffet Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Gothic Figural Carved Walnut Chateau Buffet Sideboard Cabinet
A Beautiful Antique Carved Walnut high quality commission French Chateau Cabinet...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Gothic Verdigris Flat Bottom Iron Eight-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a kitchen island or breakfast room with this elegant antique flat bottom light fixture. Forged in France, circa 1920 and rectangular in shape, the large chandelier has eight...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century Oak Window Seat or Hall bench This is a lovely honest piece of Oak
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Oak Window Seat or Hall bench
This is a lovely honest piece of Oak furniture, it has a curved solid Oak seat with high arm rests and matching legs and stretchers
This i...
Category
19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Double-Sided Swivel Wrought Iron Music Stand Lectern
Located in Dallas, TX
Place your Bible or music book on this tall antique stand; crafted in France circa 1880, the Gothic "Lutrin" (French for lectern), stands on a central square stem ending with four sc...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Late 19th century Caldwell Gothic St. Michael Motif Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of late 19th century gothic style Caldwell bronze sconces with St Michael motif
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Gothic Brass Jardiniere with Lions Mask Handles and Liner
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Gothic Brass Jardiniere with Lions Mask Handles and Liner
This is a very old piece and it has its original lead liner
The pot is oval and ...
Category
19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Brass
English Gothic Revival Oak Duet Stand
Located in Queens, NY
English Gothic Revival style (19th Cent) oak music (choir) duet stand with open tracery and finial top supported on a square pedestal stand.
Category
19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of Forged Wrought Iron Andirons, French, 19th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rack and pinions andirons are made of forged wrought iron. They are French, from 19th century.
Category
1880s French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large French Decorated Gothic Hall Lantern Ceiling Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French Decorated Gothic Hall Lantern Ceiling Light
This is a Large and Very Heavy Hall Lantern it is a Classic Elaborate Gothic Design decorated with animals Caryatid and symb...
Category
1880s Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Gothic Walnut Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Gothic Walnut Buffet is a refined expression of the style which is considered one of the oldest furniture styles from France, dating back to the mid-12th century....
Category
1880s French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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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