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Gothic Revival Boxes

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 French Gothic Revival Medieval Gilt Bronze Dore Reliquary Jewelry Box
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique French Gothic Revival/Medieval gilt bronze jewelry casket, with prorcelain panels, circa 1870. An identical jewelry casket sold on 1stdibs reference number LU155624346...
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1880s French Antique Gothic Revival Boxes

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Bronze

English Gothic Revival Document Box, c.1860-80
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
English Gothic Revival Document Box, c.1860-80. Carved oak with repetitive florets & bosses. Signed hinges: "Hodges Lock Lock Joint". 11.75" x 6 3/8" x 5.75" h. Whitehall Antiques ...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Boxes

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Wood

Bronze Jewelry Chest In Neo-gothic Style From The Napoleon III Period
Located in NICE, FR
Large bronze jewelry chest with medal patina, Neo-Gothic style and Napoleon II period. Beautiful dimensions and rich in ornamentation. Its entrance is hidden by a mechanism and it is invisible. The decoration of the chest is loaded with characters, columns, friezes and repetition of motifs as we knew how to do under Violet le Duc...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Boxes

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Metal, Bronze

Rare Antique French 19th Century Gothic Revival Neo-Gothic Jewelry Box Church
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Exquisite & rare ! This French 19th century Gothic Revival Jewelry box in carved walnut. Amazing craftsmanship and richly decorated with Gothic style carvings on all sides. Each ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Boxes

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Velvet, Walnut

Antique & Stylish Gothic Revival Thick Bronze Church Relic or Jewelry Box
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderfully decorative, intricate and good condition, 19th century box. Over the years we have sold a number of rare and unique boxes, but never a Gothic Revival one with as many ...
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19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Boxes

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Bronze

Antique Bronze Box with Gothic Church Window Panels by Adolph Frankau&Co, London
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare size, solid bronze, Victorian Gothic box with multiple church window-like panels. Over the years we have sold a number of rare and unique boxes, but never a Gothic Revival one of this length and looking like a medieval antiquity. Let us start of by saying that this antique box truly looks much better in real life than in our photos. There are as many as 28 Gothic church-like panels depicting biblical scenes all around. They are not the most detailed, but we feel this was done in an attempt to make this antique box look truly time-worn and medieval. Anyone who knows what it took (in terms of time and skills) to create this box will be just as enthousiastic as we were when we first saw it. It would have taken the artisan(s) working for Adolph Frankau of London quite a few hours (if not days) to first design this luxurious box piece on paper. The Gothic cathedral windows would then have to be hand carved out of wood or handmade using clay or another material. Then molds would have to be made from those sculptural plaques after which they would have been cast in bronze. The castings would have to be polished and the panels would have to somehow be welded together. Then any sharp edges would have to be grinded down and all the pieces of this box would also have been patinated and the lid hinged. When you look at this box with that in mind then you will see it in a whole new perspective. Have you also noticed the beautiful Gothic leaf pattern on the lock plate? This fully marked antique box comes with a working lock and key, but we will not try to close it, because one never knows if it will open again. If it won't then you have to damage this beautiful antique to be able to open it again. This rare and long antique box actually is a copy of what special Gothic boxes would look like in the 14th, 15th and 16th century. Back in those (Medieval) days these long Gothic boxes were made for safe-keeping and transporting parchment rolls and/or ordinances. In all our years we have never seen an antique copy...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Boxes

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Brass, Bronze

Antique Gothic Revival 19th Century Mahogany Despatch Box Pugin
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Gothic revival 19th Century mahogany despatch box. Possibly built to the Pugin design and one of those issued to an MP at the Houses of parliament...
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19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Boxes

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Wood

Antique Two Tiered Jewelry Casket or Box with Inaid Stones & Porcelain Panels
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique and elaborate wooden jewelry casket or box is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Austria in approximately 1880 in a Gothic Revival style. The box has two tiers ...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Gothic Revival Boxes

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Stone

Antique Coromandel Gothic Revival Gilt Brass Strapwork Stationery Box
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique Victorian Gothic Revival gilt brass strapwork mounted Coromandel stationery box, circa 1870 in date. This delightful antique writing slope has a hinged se...
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1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Boxes

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Brass

Gothic Revival 1840 Carved Wood Huge Wine Cooler Planter Lion Hairy Paw Feet
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare oversized Gothic Revival circa 1840 Victorian wine cooler or planter A very nice decorative and well made piece, the Lio...
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1840s English Antique Gothic Revival Boxes

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Wood

c. 1860-80 Gothic Revival Carved Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860-80 Gothic Revival carved box, English or European. Lindenwood carved with diamond lattice panels, the top with a flower head. Leather ...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Boxes

Materials

Wood

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Fine Antique French Malachite and Bronze Jewelry Box, c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A truly fabulous late nineteenth century jewelry box made from a fine example of malachite, the first image is the most true colour in person. The Malachite during this era was ag...
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Fine Antique English South Staffordshire or Battersea Enamel Snuff Box
Located in Lambertville, NJ
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Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Boxes

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19th Century Chinese Box Document Box
Located in New York, NY
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H 8.5 in W 16.5 in D 8.75 in
Antique Gilt Bronze Decorative Jewelry Box or Casket with Floral Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Boxes

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Located in New York, NY
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Swedish 19th Century Birchwood Veneer Jewelry Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish 19th century birchwood veneer jewelry box. The box has a heart of brass for keyhole and knob hardware of antler.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gothic Revival Boxes

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Bone, Birch

Antique 19th Century Brass Renaissance Revival Casket or Table Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Brass

English Regency Sarcophagus Egyptian Revival Kindling Box
Located in Charleston, SC
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Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Boxes

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Steel, Ormolu

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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Chapel Hill, NC
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Boxes

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Antique Gothic Revival Quarter Sawn Oak Drop Box with Brass Trim 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
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19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Boxes

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1900s Gothic Revival Embossed Copper & Inlaid Stones Wooden Box, Marked & Dated
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind and all hand-crafted antique Gothic box. If you are looking for a stylish and truly decorative, antique box to grace your table, dresser or display cabinet then this...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Boxes

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Copper

Antique Carved Oak 19th Century Gothic Revival Reticulated Letter Post Box
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian / Gothic Revival oak post box with slots labeled Answered and Unanswered leading to two red velvet lined compartments, encased with heavy carvings and pierced flora...
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Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Boxes

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Velvet, Oak

19th Century French Carved Oak Gothic Style Paneled Coffer Chest Coffre
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Small French gothic coffer from France the panels with highly-carved gothic arch / tracery details, the hinged top opening to allow storage.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Boxes

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Antique Gothic Revival Brass Inset Malachite Coromandel Casket, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
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Located in London, GB
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Mid-20th Century European Gothic Revival Boxes

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Gothic Revival boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Gothic Revival boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage boxes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gothic Revival boxes made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 boxes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $450 and tops out at $8,010 while the average work can sell for $2,330.

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