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
Pair of Antique Gothic Console Tables and Mirrors from Manchester Town Hall
Located in Southall, GB
A pair of antique Gothic console tables and mirrors from Manchester Town Hall, dated 1920s. This impressive and large pair have come from The Manchester Town Hall, a Victorian, Neo-Gothic municipal building in Manchester, England. The console tables and mirrors Stand at an astonishing 10.6 feet tall (127 inches) and over 4.7 feet wide (56 inches). The tables are finely hand carved, with the knees as heads of dogs and acanthus decor and follows throughout the legs with acanthus and grape vine fruits. The Gothic style is kept throughout with beautifully crafted clover leaf centres in the legs with a large clover at the top and smaller clover at the base. The feet are carved as paws covered in acanthus design for the appearance of fur. The aprons of the consult tables are carved in floral manor and flow onto a drop leaf which stretches to the floor. The tall and stunning hand carved mirrors deliver an astonishing view from afar with floral edges and Gothic pediments on either side and offer impeccable matching design. Designed by architect Alfred Waterhouse...
Category
1920s English Vintage Gothic Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Country House Carved Gothic Oak Umbrella Stand
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Country House carved Gothic oak umbrella stand
A wonderfully carved piece, the stand is made in Oak it has 4 sides, all of which are deeply carved with mythical beasts and fruits...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique Gothic Gilt Bronze Hall Lantern
Located in Lymington, GB
An English 19th-century Gothic gilt-bronze hall lantern.
George IV period, circa 1820-1830.
In superb condition. Later adapted with a 3-way center and wiring.
A very smart Georgian addition to a hallway, entry or foyer.
Measures:
H 2’3” (69 cm)
W 12 ½” (31 cm)
D 12 ½” (31 cm).
Nb:
A very similar antique Gothic lantern...
Category
19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Curious Pair of Andirons in Patinated Bronze and Iron, in the Gothic Style, with
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Curious pair of andirons in patinated bronze and iron, in the Gothic style, with spooky animal heads and dragons
Period 19th century
Measures: Height 73 cm
62 x 35cm.
Category
19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Wrought Iron Gothic Style Scrolling Base Round Glass Top Center Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wrought Iron Gothic style scrolling base round glass top center table. Item features a ornate wrought iron scrolling gothic style base, round glass...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Gothic Furniture
Materials
Iron
Oscar Bach Attributed Figural Bronze Marble-Top Telephone Hall Stand with Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Oscar Bach attributed figural bronze marble-top telephone hall stand with chair. Item features an ornate figural bronze telephone cabinet stand, m...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Wood Sculpture Depicting John the Baptist
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This wood scultpure showing fine traces of polychromy depicts John the Baptist, one the Old Testament’s last prophets and the first martyr of the New Testament. He is easily recognizable with the lamb he is carrying in his left hand. The way the artist has carved the face exudes a spiritual strenght inherited from previous centuries.
Description
Saint John the Baptist is depicted bare feet, seated in a hieratic manner. His elongated face is marked by a beard and a moustache. The straight nose and wide eyes indicate a Spanish origin. This asumption is reaffirmed by the Saint’s resigned expression.
His parted hair frames his face while uncovering his ears.
He wears a round collar red-orange tunic, draped onto the body and belted at the waist. A flap of his green coat covers his knees and falls down in stylized pleats.
Following iconographic rules Saint John the Baptist is pointing with his right hand the lamb seated...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Important French Gothic Cast Iron Fireplace Chenets, 16th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
These important Gothic cast iron fireplace chenets are close to 500 years old. Sometimes called fire dogs or andirons, chenets are fireplace accessories designed to elevate firewood....
Category
16th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Iron
Wooden Cross, Western Europe, 1950s
Located in Chorzów, PL
A wooden cross from the 1950s.
Dimensions: height 85 cm / width 40 cm / depth 15 cm.
Category
1950s Polish Vintage Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wood
Victorian Gothic Floral Motif Fire Companion Set, 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
A stunning antique Victorian Gothic brass floral motif fire companion set. The superb set is solid brass, with beautiful floral motifs. The spade is engraved with floral design, matc...
Category
19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Brass
Victorian Gothic Fire Companion Set, 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
A stunning antique Victorian Gothic brass fire companion set. The superb set is solid brass, with beautiful motifs and design. The spade is engraved...
Category
19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hand Painted and Gilded Vase Att. to Minton
By Minton
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This very pretty hand painted and gilded porcelain vase is attributed to Minton, from their "Gothic Pedestal Ornaments" range of the 1830's. It features a hand painted spray of a pro...
Category
1830s Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Austrian Gilt Bronze Crystal Centerpiece Oval Footed Bowl
Located in Toledo, OH
Crystal centerpiece bowl with gilt bronze edge and footed paw base, featuring figural goat and man fauns, cut crystal Dore, Austrian. Very good to excellent condition. Dimensions: 9"...
Category
20th Century Austrian Gothic Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Antique English Wrought Iron Dragon Motif Pocket Watch Holder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique English wrought iron dragon motif pocket watch holder.
Category
20th Century English Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Sterling Silver on Brass Spider Web Belt Buckle Signed Baldwin
Located in Ferndale, MI
Brass frame belt buckle with nicely soldered spider web embellishment. Signed Baldwin on the backside.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Gothic Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver, Brass
Palatial Silver Distressed Rustic Metal Chandelier by Schonbek
By Schonbek
Located in Stamford, CT
Palatial silver distressed rustic metal chandelier by Schonbek. A wonderful rustic silver metal chandelier by one of Germany's finest crystal ...
Category
1970s Vintage Gothic Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Small Carved Oak Chest or Shoe Box Coffer
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Small carved oak chest or shoe box coffer
The chest has 2 carved panels to the front and and decorative nailed and scalloped corners, inside is clean and it has blacksmith made hinges
This small oak...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Oak
English Bath Stone Fireplace Mantel in the Gothic Manner
Located in London, GB
A large English Bath stone fireplace in the Gothic style, with arched opening and moulded shelf. Modern.
Measures: Shelf Width: 1850 mm 72 ?"
Overall ...
Category
20th Century English Gothic Furniture
Materials
Stone
14th Century Sculpture of the Head of an Angel from East of France or Rhineland
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This face with prominent eyes, open mouth and beautiful hairs with symetrical undulations may be the face of the Archangel Gabriel.
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Tall Twist Column Bronze Gothic Candle Sticks
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large scale gothic bronze candle sticks. Twist column on triangle base holds large sconce dish top. 30.75" tall , top sconce dish has 7" diameter.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Gothic Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Brass
19th Century English Gothic Revival Carved Throne Chair with Mythical Motifs
Located in New York, 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
Antique French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, 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
Antique Pair of 1890s English Chimney Pots Lovely Patina Industrial Planters
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of 1890s English chimney pots with great original patina. I use them as planters as you can see by the picture. I put a terra-cotta saucer on the bottom of each pot and p...
Category
1890s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Element of an Outdoor Carved Woodwork Showing a Salamander from a Normand House
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This carved oak woodwork was probably placed on the facade of the house, close to the roofing framework of a Norman house. The sculptor had depicted the salamender frontview in a sty...
Category
16th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Oak
16th Century French Gothic Carved Oak Architectural Fragment
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 16th century carved oak fragment of Gothic tracery likely from a choir screen or other decorative element from the interior of a cathedral or chapel. Very fine organic carving ...
Category
16th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Oak
Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with 7 Lights, French, Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Wrought iron floor lamp with 7 lights. French. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Carved Oak Column Display Pedestal
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French carved oak column display pedestal
The pedestal is square in shape, the top has a 14” x 17” plinth so it is ideal to display a large ornament or similar
The front and sid...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, 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
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
Gothic Oak Hall Stand with Mirror, circa 1895
Located in Evergreen, CO
Standing just over eight feet tall, this oak hall stand makes an impressive statement. It features high relief carvings, six double wrought iron hooks, two single wrought iron hooks,...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Very Interesting Iron Workers Gothic Sexy Dungeon Wrought Iron Bench Part of Set
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this rather interesting metal workers sexy Gothic dungeon bench
Well, where to begin, what an interesting piece…. Umm… it looks like it came from ...
Category
20th Century English Gothic Furniture
Materials
Iron
Cross, Western Europe, 1950s
Located in Chorzów, PL
A wooden cross from the 1950s.
Dimensions: height 170 cm / width 75 cm / depth 20 cm.
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wood
Cross, Western Europe, 1950s
Located in Chorzów, PL
A wooden cross from the 1950s.
Dimensions: height 85 cm / width 40 cm / depth 15 cm.
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wood
Stunning Handcrafted Late 1800s Gothic Casket with Peacock & Gargoyle Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and rare Gothic Revival treasure box with bronze handle.
If you are a collector of antique boxes and/or if you are looking for an extraordinary jewelry box to grace your credenza or side table then this unique and top quality made specimen in the Gothic style could be perfect. Gothic Revival boxes are very hard to find and we have never seen one with such prodigious carvings on all sides. The unique and cat-like dragon gargoyles (with fangs) that look like they are carrying this casket, are just some of the stunningly carved and detailed sculptures that make this antique rarity even more artistic and impressive.
Another great feature are the peacock sculptures. In Christianity the peacock is the symbol of purity. Christians believe that once someone has passed their soul rises and goes to heaven. This is why in earlier times Christians would spread the feathers of a peacock over the deceased since it symbolized a pure soul that was immune to corruption. The peacock also represents immortality, resurrection, and the spiritual teachings of Jesus Christ and the Christian church.
Have you also noticed the top quality details on both ends of the bronze handle on top? The quality of that ornamental work is of the absolute highest standard also. There are many more incredibly beautiful, hand carved details and together they show that no expense was spared to create one of the most amazing Gothic caskets...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Heavy Folding Wrought Iron Fire Guard for Inglenook Fireplace
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Heavy folding wrought iron fire guard for inglenook fireplace
This is a heavy folding fireguard, it would suit a traditional Inglenook fireplace or ...
Category
Early 20th Century Gothic Furniture
Materials
Iron
Dutch Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century Dutch Gothic fire grate. Made of beautifully forged wrought iron. The fire grate has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made...
Category
17th Century Dutch Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Gothic Revival Style 19th Century Burgundy Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian Gothic Revival style carved burgundy painted & gold trim small (throne) arm chair with carved center medallion and finials on back.
Category
20th Century Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Patinated Bronze Mortar with Original Pestle
Located in Dallas, TX
Grind spices in your kitchen with this beautifully carved, antique mortar; crafted in France, circa 1850, and made of bronze, the bowl is round in shape with a wide mouth at the top, and decorated with engraved floral motifs. The decorative kitchen essential is in excellent condition with rich patinated gilt finish and has the original 8 " bronze pestle...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Forged and Polished Iron Martini Pedestal Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique Gothic pedestal table was crafted in Southern France, circa 1920. The intricate martini table stands on three forged curved legs ending with scrolled feet, over...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Materials
Iron
2-Piece Victorian Gothic Iron Double Inkwell Desk Set
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian Gothic-style wrought iron double inkwell with (later) crystal wells and filigree back-rail. (with calendar stand) (PRICED AS SET).
Category
20th Century Gothic Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Iron, Wrought Iron
French Sarreguemines Style Glazed Ceramic Urn with Griffin Handles
By Barbotine, Sarreguemines
Located in Houston, TX
French Sarreguemines style glazed ceramic urn with griffin handles.
Handsome French sarreguemines style glazed ceramic urn, vase vessel with grif...
Category
1920s French Vintage Gothic Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Antique 18th Century Gilt Gothic Art Carved Wood Angel Sculpture Candlestick
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and sizeable Church altar candelabra in the form of a winged Angel.
This hand-carved Church altar piece is carved out of wood and the gilt finishing gives this piece it's ...
Category
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 15th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
15th century French Gothic fire grate. Made of beautifully cast iron as well as wrought iron. The total width of the front of the grate is 66.5 cm (2...
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
An Early Victorian Carved Stone Fireplace In The Gothic Style
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian carved stone fireplace in the Gothic style. The arched frieze with carved spandrels featuring fruit and foliage. Heavily moul...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Stone
Antique French Gothic Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, 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
French 18th Century Gothic Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This 18th century, mixed wood French armoire is absolutely stunning. It is Gothic-style and features two tall, paneled doors on barrel hinges. One key operates the locking right door...
Category
18th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early Gothic Medieval Cathedral Solid Oak Misericord Bench Chair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gothic Medieval cathedral oak Misericord bench, circa 15th-17th Centuries. This beautiful small bench or chair stall was often found in Medieval Cat...
Category
17th Century European Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of English Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Gothic Revival-style (19th Century) gilt bronze 9 arm candelabras (PRICED AS PAIR).
Category
19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Bronze
English Gothic Revival Oak Duet Stand
Located in New York, 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 Carved Oak Pedestals
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of turned and carved oak column pedestals. Salvaged from a church in Portsmouth.
There are up to three pairs available, please ask for more details.
Additional Dimensions:
...
Category
Early 20th Century English Gothic Furniture
Materials
Oak, Wood
16th-17th Century German Gothic 'Religious Theme' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, 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
Pair of English Gothic Style Mahogany and Gold Damask Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Gothic-style (late 19th Century) mahogany armchairs having tapered spool form front legs with carved details and gold damask upholstered seats. (priced as pair).
Category
19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Mahogany
Interesting Iron Workers Gothic Sexy Dungeon Iron Throne Armchair Part Suite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this rather interesting metal workers sexy Gothic dungeon throne armchair
Well, where to begin, what an interestin...
Category
20th Century English Gothic Furniture
Materials
Iron
Stunning Early 19th Century English Carved Oak Wood Fragment
Located in Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire
A stunning English, early 19th century, carved wood fragment in oak, detailing a lions mask with a garniture of oak leaves and acorns and the outer frame work with scrolling acanthus...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Oak
16th Century Late Gothic Limestone Gargoyle
Located in Richmond, VA
A late Gothic limestone gargoyle water spout. Original iron bracket in central gutter. Stunning hairline cracking in stone due to old age. Perfect o...
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Heavily Turned Oak Floor Standing Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Heavily turned oak floor standing lamp
This is an attractive piece in style of a Corinthian column with a stepped base and acanthus carvings at...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Oak
19th Century Carved Paneled Oak Coffer
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century carved paneled oak coffer
This is a lovely old piece, with a good patina, the chest has three moulded panels on the front a...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of Gothic Style Fire Tools
Located in Southall, GB
A 19th century set of Gothic Style fire tools handmade with decorative weaved handles. On original gothic stand, complete with fire tongs, shovel, brush and poker.
Category
19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Materials
Wrought 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.
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