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Contemporary Torchiere Wrought Iron Wall Sconce with Spanish Colonial Influence
By Britt Jewett
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Elegant wall sconce with gentle tapering, clean lines and classic torcheire details. Hammered texturing and a rich waxed finish gives this wrought iron fixture a softer look. At ho...
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2010s American Gothic Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Chandelier for Dining Room / Restaurant Etc
Located in Lisse, NL
Great quality workmanship, forged in fire Gothic Art candle chandelier or pendant light. This beautiful quality and all hand forged chandelier comes with clearly visible, Gothic qua...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of English Gothic Revival Oak Railings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Gothic Revival style (19th Century) oak carved railing panels with open design and finial (PRICED AS Pair).
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Antique 19th Century British Gothic Revival Architectural Elements

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Oak

Pair of Tall Candelabra O Candelabrum, Neogothic Style, Wrought Iron, Spain
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of standing Gothic Revival candlesticks. Wrought iron Spain, 20th century. Pair of wrought iron standing candelabra with a tripod as a base, an axis decorated with small discs ...
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20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Floor Lamps

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Wrought Iron

Large Antique Gothic Revival Church Candelabras 19th Century Brass Candlestick
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Large & impressive antique French Gothic Revival church candelabras for 13 candles. Amazing details with lions feet, many carved decorations & floral leaves. Made from brass & br...
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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Candelabras

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Brass

Antique 19th Century Gothic Spanish Revival Hand-Forged Wall Sconces, Set of 3
Located in Plainview, NY
A timeless set of three exquisite 19th Century Gothic Spanish Revival hand-forged wrought iron wall sconces, a captivating trio that seamlessly melds craftsmanship and artistry. ...
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Antique 19th Century Gothic Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Sconces, Set of Three
By Rogers & Bros.
Located in Canton, MA
Early 20th Century cast metal gothic revival sconces. Also excellent in Spanish revival and tudor style homes. They have switches on the backplate. Completely rewired and restored. G...
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Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Spanish Side Table Gueridon / Drinks Table, Wrought Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish wrought iron gueridon end table / cocktails table standing on a tripod base, Spain, 1950s. Handcrafted in wrought iron. The top of this pedestal is heavily adorned by the ham...
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20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Side Tables

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Chandelier. French work. Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This 8 lights chandelier. is made of a wrought iron. This is a nice French work. Circa 1950
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Vintage 1950s French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Unusual Wrought Iron Chandelier with Bird and Serpents, France, circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
An unusual, neo-Gothic style, eight-arm chandelier, representing a bird with wings deployed, with a snake coming out of its body, and eating another snake. The serpent's tail twists ...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Huge French Wrought Iron Gothic Dragon, Medieval Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Housing three lights, will be newly Re-wired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang! Incredible detailing. Adornin...
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Antique Early 1900s French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Spanish Influenced Top Cresting Wrought Iron Exterior Lantern Pendant, Grey
By Britt Jewett
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Designed to pair with the historic Orena Adobe in Santa Barbara, a Spanish influenced top cresting, sharp geometries and six-sided tapered shape. Canopy dimensions: 5" diameter. 3'...
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2010s American Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Gothic Revival Antique Cast Iron Fire Grate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Dating from the Mid-19th Century, this English antique cast iron fire grate or brazier is over 170 years old. It is highly decorative, cast in iron during the Victorian era and detai...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels

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Metal, Iron

Gothic Revival Antique Cast Iron Fire Grate
Gothic Revival Antique Cast Iron Fire Grate
H 18.12 in W 20.48 in D 13 in
Set of Original Historistic Guilided Bronze Candle Holder Louis Seize Style
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Historistic candlesticks rich engraved and decorated two pieces in the Louis Seize style Guilded bronze.
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Gothic Revival Candle Holders

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Brass

Antique Gothic Revival Stained and Glass Window Hanger Panel with Young Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind, 19th century leaded and stained glass panel. This incredibly well made glass window frame depicting a beautifully hand painted angel is another one of our recent grea...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Lead

Monumental Italian Lantern in Wrought Iron and Stained Glass
Located in Milan, IT
Monumental Italian Gothic style lantern in wrought iron and two colored blue and green stained glass. The Lantern is measures 220 x 60 cm Lantern Body Without Pole Measures 91 x 6...
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Gothic Revival Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Neogothic Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th - 20th century French Neo-gothic fireplace basket - fire basket made of wrought iron and cast iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron, Wrought Iron

French Neogothic Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
French Neogothic Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
H 16.15 in W 18.12 in D 15.36 in
Original Antique Architectural Print by John Ruskin, circa 1880, 'Lucca'
By John Ruskin
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful Gothic architectural print. Arch from The Facade of The Church of San Michele at Lucca Steel engraving by R.P. Cuff after the original drawing by John Ruskin Publi...
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Antique 1880s English Gothic Revival Prints

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Paper

Pair of Coalbrookdale Serpent and Grape Pattern Iron Garden Benches
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular pair of English cast iron garden benches having a "serpent and grape" pattern by Coalbrookdale Foundry. The benches have a rare iron slatted seat and backrest. The end su...
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Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original antique candle pendant converted to electric chandelier. This unique and elegant, six-light chandelier incorporates everything that we love about antiques: it is unique, it...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Wrought Iron Chandelier
Antique Wrought Iron Chandelier
H 18.12 in Dm 21.66 in
Spanish Style Wrought Iron Ornamental Exterior Arm Mount Wall Lantern in Grey
By Britt Jewett
Located in Santa Paula, CA
El Presidio Real de Santa Barbara is one of California's oldest structures, built by the Spanish in 1782 as a military outpost, and serves as inspiration for this lantern. This lante...
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2010s American Gothic Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wrought Iron

Monumental French Gothic Antique Lantern Outdoor Wall Light
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent French Gothic Revival outdoor lantern. The monumental size sconce with beautiful verdigris patina finish features a tall architectural iron cage body topped with an...
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Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Lanterns

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Iron

Gothic Arts & Crafts, Wrought Iron Bible, Bookstand, Lecturn, Maitre D Stand
By Samuel Yellin
Located in New York, NY
Wrought iron lecturn having an open work book rest with a Gothic cross, and an adjustable hooded light. The hood shade cane be raised or lowered and the bell form shade (11.25 in. di...
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Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Magazine Racks and Stands

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Wrought Iron

Folding Wrought Iron Fire Guard for Inglenook Fireplace
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Folding wrought iron fire guard for inglenook fireplace. This is a long Fireguard, it would suit a traditional Inglenook fireplace or any large fire. The guard has a decorative w...
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Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Spanish Gothic Style Table Lamp in Hand Forged Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gorgeous Spanish Gothic revival scrollwork wrought iron table lamp This handwrought iron table lamp with has an stunning handmade work with scrolled details and twisted ornamentatio...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Table Lamps

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Iron, Wrought Iron

French Neogothic Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century French Neo-gothic fireplace basket - fire basket made of wrought iron and cast iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional. The total width of the fr...
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20th Century French Gothic Revival Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron, Wrought Iron

French Neogothic Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
French Neogothic Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
H 16.93 in W 18.12 in D 15.56 in
Neo Gothic Wrought Iron & Marble Console Table with Crest, France, circa 1850
Located in Chatham, ON
Exceptional and rare antique Neo Gothic wrought iron console table with family crest and original Rouge Royal marble top - riveted construction throughout - completely hand made - de...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Console Tables

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Wrought Iron

Black Starr & Gorham Gothic Bold Wall Clock in Original Box
By Black, Starr & Gorham
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Black Starr and Gorham STYLE / REFERENCE: Gothic Motif METAL / MATERIAL: Nickle Finished CIRCA: 1940s/ 50s MOVEMENT / CALIBER: High Grade 15 Jewels Swiss Made ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Gothic Revival Wall Clocks

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Brass, Nickel

Monumental Pair of Gothic Revival Hanging Chandelier Light Fixtures / Church
By John Hanson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Monumental pair of Gothic Revival hanging chandelier light fixtures / church lighting, Purportedly salvaged from St Pauls Cathedral, Buffalo NY, originally designed and erected by Ri...
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Vintage 1910s American Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Iron

Impressive Large Art Deco, Forged Wrought Iron Chandelier w Salamander Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazing and skillfully handmade, wrought iron Art pendant. This artistically designed and outstandingly executed wrought iron chandelier is in excellent condition and it comes with ...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Grand Victorian Neo Gothic Register Grate, Circa 1850
Located in London, GB
A Grand Victorian Neo Gothic fireplace register grate insert, with beautifully decorated grate and a peaked arch and gothic decoration around the opening, English Circa 1850.
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Impressive Large Forged Wrought Iron Four-Light Chandelier w. Phoenix Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazing and skillfully hand-crafted, Gothic art wrought iron pendant. This artistically designed and outstandingly executed, thick wrought iron chandelier is in excellent conditio...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Spanish Virgin Mary Painting on Porcelain Framed in Gold Gilded Bronze Pendant
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A beautiful Gothic Revival painting on porcelain plaque of an oval bust portrait of Virgin Mary pendant mounted in a gold gilded bronze frame, Spain, late 18th century. This wonderfu...
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

French Neogothic Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th Century French Neo-gothic fireplace basket - fire basket made of wrought iron and cast iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional. The total width of the fr...
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20th Century French Gothic Revival Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron, Wrought Iron

French Neogothic Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
French Neogothic Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
H 21.66 in W 23.82 in D 17.72 in
Pair of 19th Century Victorian Gothic Iron Fire Dogs or Andirons
Located in London, GB
A very large and heavy set of Victorian Gothic revival Fire dogs or Andirons made from Iron. Possibly modelled on a much earlier pair. The Victorian Gothic movement or Victorian Revi...
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Antique 1850s English Gothic Revival Andirons

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Iron

Flat Triangular Wrought Iron Gothic Revival 3-Light Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Gothic style chandelier with three candle style lights on a flat, open, wrought iron base of curled, geometric shapes. With three hand made chains coming together to form a pyramid...
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Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Gothic Revival Hammered Forged Iron Andirons Attributed to Yellen
By Samuel Yellin
Located in Toledo, OH
A handsome pair of Gothic revival hammered forged iron andirons that are attributed to Samuel Yellen. Very sturdy these andirons feature a twisted top and centre column. The dimensio...
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Antique 19th Century American Gothic Revival Andirons

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Iron

19th C French Metal Wine Chest
Located in New York, NY
Unusual metal wine chest / trunk constructed of iron and steel. The chest is in the form of a dome top trunk, with a drop down front to allow access to your bottles, it has 4 shelves...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Dry Bars

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Steel, Wrought Iron

19th C French Metal Wine Chest
19th C French Metal Wine Chest
H 23 in W 29 in D 15 in
19th Century Victorian Gothic Fire Dogs or Andirons in the Shape of Griffins
Located in London, GB
A mid 19th century pair of zoomorphic Griffin Fire Dogs or Andirons. Made from cast Iron and with copper stomach inserts, these unusual and rare pieces are indicative of the Victoria...
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Antique 1860s English Gothic Revival Andirons

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Iron, Copper

Roy Metalworker France, Hand Wrought Iron Fire Dogs & Matching Fire Tools, Set.
Located in London, GB
A Roy Designer/Maker and Master Metalworker from France. A super quality hand-wrought iron large set of Gothic Revival fire dogs with matching fire tools. The fire dogs with circula...
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Antique 1890s French Gothic Revival Andirons

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Iron

Early 1900s Golden Brown Metal & Tiffany Glass Church Entrance Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Small church entrance light fixture with a cast iron tassel. The former owners told us that this rare and all-original light fixture once was on the ceiling at the entrance of a sma...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Iron

Antique Gothic Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Gothic wrought iron chandelier lends a rustic air yet is charming with its parapets mounted between the arms that hold the lights with their castellated bobeches. Original ca...
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Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Addison Mizner Wrought Iron Floor Torchères circa 1920’s
By Addison Mizner
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of round ebonized wrought iron floor torchères by Addison Mizner (1872-1933), each able to hold nine candles, with a twisted stem and tripod feet. Mizner was an American ...
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Vintage 1920s American Gothic Revival Torchères

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Wrought Iron

Mediterranean Style with Contemporary Lines Exterior Lantern Flush Mount, Grey
By Santa Barbara Lighting Company, Britt Jewett
Located in Santa Paula, CA
This lantern has Mediterranean style precedence with historic profiles and contemporized geometric lines. A striking fixture during the day but even more so at night when the pattern...
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2010s American Gothic Revival Flush Mount

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Wrought Iron

Large Gothic Revival Chandelier, France, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
A rather impressive chandelier in the Gothic style, fashioned out of black metal. Decorated with elaborate cut-out motifs. Delicate and striking.
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Vintage 1940s French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Gothic Talon, Rooster Claw Chamber Candlesticks, Early 20th Century
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of wrought iron candlesticks featuring talon claw bases, glazed ceramic baluster shaped centrepieces and detailed Gothic handles. They are of European origin, presumably France.
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Candlesticks

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Wrought Iron

Large Antique Set of Four Handcrafted Glazed Ceramic Church Altar Candlesticks
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning group of early 20th century church candleholders. If you are looking for stylish and practical ecclesiastical antiques, then this set of four large church candlesticks coul...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Candlesticks

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Ceramic

Curious Hand-Forge Spanish Revival/ Gothic Revival Sconce Style of Poillerat
Located in Houston, TX
Forged single iron sconce in the manner of Gilbert Poillerat. Incredibly detailed fine quality iron sconce. Neo-Gothic/ Spanish Revival in style with Raven motif. Newly wired for use...
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Vintage 1920s French Gothic Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Pair of Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Andirons with Figural Horned Devils
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of Gothic Revival wrought iron andirons with figural horned devils and fireplace tools.
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Antique 19th Century Gothic Revival Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Stunning Antique Brass Gothic Revival Former Church Baptismal Font Planter Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Large, one of a kind Gothic plant or small tree stand. This handcrafted, historical, architectural and highly decorative work of religious art is another one of our once-in-a-lifeti...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Garden Ornaments

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Brass, Wrought Iron

19th Century English Gothic Revival Firegrate
Located in London, GB
A large 19th century (circa 1840) English Gothic Revival firegrate. The steel firedogs of fluted bulbous form, with brass enbellishments. Decorative cast iron shaped fireback behind....
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Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

19th Century English Gothic Revival Firegrate
19th Century English Gothic Revival Firegrate
H 27.75 in W 42.75 in D 19.5 in
Pair of Gothic Revival Cast Iron Firedogs
Located in London, GB
Pair of large 19th century Gothic Revival cast iron firedogs. Measures: Height: 895 mm 35 ¼" Width: 355 mm 14" Depth: 595 mm 23 ".  
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Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

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Iron

Pair of Gothic Revival Cast Iron Firedogs
Pair of Gothic Revival Cast Iron Firedogs
H 35.25 in W 14 in D 23.38 in
19th Century Carved Hall Tree
By James Phillips & Sons
Located in Asheville, NC
Handsome dark stained mahogany with carved detailed figures, coat posts, umbrella tins, mirror and hinged glove box; handmade in England by James Phillips & Sons during the 19th cent...
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Antique 19th Century British Gothic Revival Coat Racks and Stands

19th Century Carved Hall Tree
19th Century Carved Hall Tree
H 88 in W 46 in D 12.75 in
Pair of Gothic Style Antique Cast Iron Sconces
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of antique sconces have cast iron filigree shields and light sockets. Wired for US electrical use and regular light bulbs. The sconces, with their rustic finish, would look ...
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Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron

19th Century French Gothic Wrought Iron and Stained Glass 12-Light Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century French Gothic wrought iron and stained glass 12-light chandelier Outstanding large scale chandelier. Hand wrought iron chandelier with panels of stained glass surr...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

Spanish Gothic Revival Wall Lights in Hand-Forged Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of three Gothic style candleholder oil lamps converted into wall sconces, Spain, 1930s-1940s. Each of these three wall lights were all made by hand in wrought iron. Created to be...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

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Iron, Wrought Iron

French Iron Neo-Gothic Lantern with Stained Glass, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French iron lantern with colorful stained glass circa 1880 (Napoleon III) Total with the chain / 33", Lantern / H: 26", 10.5" by 10.5" Wired for US.     
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Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Lanterns

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Iron

4 English Gothic Revival Style Painted Steeples
Located in New York, NY
4 English Gothic Revival style (19th Century) painted architectural castle steeples. (PRICED EACH).
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Antique 19th Century British Gothic Revival Architectural Elements

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Wood

Pair of Gothic Revival Cast Iron Hinges
Located in London, GB
A pair of Gothic Revival cast iron hinges, circa 1875 They are painted green one side.
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Antique 1870s Great Britain (UK) Gothic Revival Architectural Elements

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Iron

Pair of Gothic Revival Cast Iron Hinges
Pair of Gothic Revival Cast Iron Hinges
H 19.25 in W 11.25 in D 0.2 in
Grand Gothic Revival Chandelier, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare and all original 9 branch Victorian Gothic Revival chandelier in original paintwork and gilding. Made in cast iron and having never been converted to electricity st...
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Antique 1880s British Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Iron

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Black Gothic Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of black gothic furniture you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, iron and wrought iron, every item from our selection of black gothic furniture was constructed with great care. Find 188 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of black gothic furniture now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of black gothic furniture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Britt Jewett, Barovier Seguso & Ferro and Chesterfield each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of black gothic furniture that is worth considering.

How Much is a Black Gothic Furniture?

A piece of black gothic furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,247, while the lowest priced sells for $365 and the highest can go for as much as $212,346.

A Close Look at Gothic Revival Furniture

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.

Questions About Black Gothic Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Gothic-style furniture is the term for furnishings produced during the Gothic period, which lasted from the mid 12th through the late 16th centuries. Like the architecture of the time, Gothic furniture typically features ornate details, such as highly detailed wood carvings. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Gothic-style furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To shine lacquer furniture, spray a tiny amount of solvent-based furniture cleaner and then wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Ensure that you choose a product specifically labeled as safe for lacquered finishes. Shop a collection of lacquer furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Though you can't exactly refinish black lacquer furniture, you can repaint it. As long as you prep the furniture with a primer, you should easily be able to repaint.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Whether you can use furniture polish on black lacquer furniture depends on the formulation. Heavier polishes may cause streaks and damage the finish. For best results, read the labels carefully and only choose products intended for lacquer. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lacquer furniture.