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Gothic Revival Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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
Antique Fine Handcarved Oak Gothic Revival Wall Shrine / Chapel for Statuette
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and good condition, Gothic-art shrine for standing or wall-hanging. This handsome and decorative, Gothic wall shrine is completely hand-crafted out of solid oak and it will look awesome, no matter where you decide to mount or place her. It must have taken its creator quite a few days to first draw this intricate design on paper and then hand carve the entire piece out of solid oak. The Gothic Style elements are deeply handcarved in both doors and they make this shrine highly decorative and an absolute joy to own and look at. This cabinet chapel (or chapel cabinet) comes with its brass lock in perfect working order and also with its original gothic style key. The handgrip is in fact a Gothic trefoil symbol (for the trinity). What also makes this piece extra attractive is the Gothic church window-like frame behind the doors. It is among the finest we have seen to date and on top of that this antique also has a beautiful and rich patina. By the way, the bronze Mary statuette is not included in our price. Finally, thanks to the hook in the back, mounting this antique chapel...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Brass

Dutch Arts & Crafts Oak Pipe Wall Hanging Cabinet with Glazed Door, circa 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and rare Arts & Crafts wall cabinet with working lock and key. A beautifully handcrafted Arts & Crafts oak wall cabinet, dating from the early 20th century, originally d...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Metal, Brass

Gothic Revival Stained Glass Architectural Wall Cabinet 1880 with Bronze Details
Located in Glenford, NY
Very Fine Gothic Revival Cathedral Style Wall Bracket/cabinet with Original Stained Glass and fine Bronze Details - cherub faces, door with detailed latch, column motifs, and scallop...
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19th Century American Antique Gothic Revival Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Bronze

Charles Bevan Style a Gothic Revival Hanging Oak Shelf with through Tenon Joints
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan, style of. A Gothic Revival hanging oak shelf with exposed through tenon joints with crossed wedges to each of those joints, crisply cut trefoils and opposite decorati...
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1880s English Antique Gothic Revival Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Oak

Antique Small Wall Cabinet Gothic Revival Hand-Carved Oak Painted Twist Church
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Antique Wooden Carved Hand Painted Neo-Gothic Small Wall Cabinet France 19th Century Pediment Twisted Medicine Cabinet Gothic Revival Truly a beautiful rare and stunning antique hanging cabinet. Late antique 19th-century French gothic style hand carved solid oak one-door small wall cabinet. With a romantic hand painted door with flowers, and inside a nice layout. Twisted columns and is topped by gothic-like spires. And lots of more decorative details! In good authentic antique condition, with some normal traces of use and wear. Please see pictures and video, they are part of the description. This breathtaking antique showpiece...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Oak

19th Century French Gothic Sacrament Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Gothic Sacrament cabinet was artfully sculpted from solid oak and fruitwood to create a remarkable religious artifact designed to be appreciated throughout the ages! The trapezoidal form of the casework is in keeping with the Gothic style, which historians concur originated in the Cathedral of St. Denis during the middle of the 12th century. Boldly molded crown follows the complex contours and overlooks the case below which features a single door flanked by cornerposts that feature pilasters facing front as well as the sides, with recessed arched panels topped with recessed circular frames above filled with carved rosettes highlighted in gold. The arched recesses facing the front are also filled with carved floral and wheat motifs also highlighted in gold, representing the Bread of Life. The door panel, however, steals the show, with a gloriously carved relief work depicting both wheat and fully laden grapevines adding the significance of the Blood of Christ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Fruitwood, Oak

Charles Bevan, Marsh Jones & Cribb. Aesthetic Movement Exhibition Quality Shelf.
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan, for Marsh Jones & Cribb. An exceptional English Aesthetic Movement exhibition quality wall shelf. A showpiece using an array of specimen woods. The main body looks to ...
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1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Ash, Beech, Boxwood, Mahogany, Oak, Satinwood, Sycamore, Walnut

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All hand-carved miniature masterpiece, ideal as a home shrine. This unique and wonderful work of religious art is completely handcrafted and the design is truly beautiful. This 19th century antique comes with a great many ultra fine, handcarved details and it is in used, but very good condition. On the one side of the antique plaster corpus of Christ would probably have been a small statuette of Mother Mary and on the other we expect there to have been a small sculpture of John the Baptist (or an other Saint sculpture). However, even without them there, the workmanship of all the Gothic elements in this Christian church relic are such that people will always stop and want to look at it. We particularly like the church window design of the niches, the lamb of god sculpture at the bottom center and the crosses with the trefoil symbols at the ends. If you ever wanted to own and worship a an antique home altar...
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Gothic Revival shelves and wall cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Gothic Revival shelves and wall cabinets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage shelves and wall cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, more furniture and collectibles, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with oak, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gothic Revival shelves and wall cabinets made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original shelves and wall cabinets, popular names associated with this style include Charles Bevan, Marsh, and Jones & Cribb. 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 shelves and wall cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $760 and tops out at $9,355 while the average work can sell for $2,386.

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