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Gothic Cabinets

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
Gothic Oak Glass Front Display Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique, Gothic, carved oak, display cabinet features a glass front with decorative arched details. The paneled interior can accept either glass or woo...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

19th Century Two-Piece Gothic Style Oak Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome 19th Century two-piece gothic style oak cabinet. Beautifully carved and finished grapevines along the top and arms of the piece. A warm smiling face carving above the top ...
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19th Century Antique Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Gothic Renaissance Figural Carved Oak Wood China Wine Cabinet Cupboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Gothic Renaissance Revival Figural Carved Oak Wood China Wine Cabinet Cupboard. Item features 2 part construction, rear entry with 2 door...
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19th Century Antique Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Oak

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...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Walnut, Oak

Early 19th Century French Wrought Iron Hobnail Studded Safe Dated 1838
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your valuables and documents in this important antique hobnail safe. Manufactured by Magaud de Charf in Clermont, France, the monumental wrought iron safe is decorated with nail head motifs on all four sides and has an all-original, working mechanism. The front door is further decorated with two large hinges on the sides, and further embellished with a bronze plaque on the top which reads: "Doumaux Jeune a Clermont 1838". The inside opens to reveal an amazing lock mechanism and a large storage compartment. To open the safe, you first need to find and locate the nail which will activate and open the key latch on the right. Next, place the two large keys in each key hole one at a time and turn them in a certain order to open the safe; when opened, the inside reveals three wooden drawers over a bottom shelf which lifts up for underneath storage. (A video will be sent to the buyer if needed). The large and heavy hobnail studded safe...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th C. German Carved Oak Armoire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and authentic German Armoire in all original condition. A dark stained oak armoire made in three sections and inscribed for the owner and dated to 1731 on a band above the do...
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18th Century German Antique Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Gothic Oak Housekeeper Cupboard, Hall, Armoire, Scotland 1880, H985
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Gothic Oak Housekeeper Cupboard, Hall, Armoire, Scotland 1880, H985 Scotland 1880 Sold oak Original finish Carved top with a pair of carved panelled doors underneath Four pa...
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1880s Scottish Antique Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Oak

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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Gothic Renaissance Revival Oak Wood Figural Carved Low Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Gothic Renaissance revival oak wood figural carved low cabinet. Item features relief carved figure to door, drape carved wooden sides, inset masonite board top (not original)...
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Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Oak

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 carve...
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Marble

Mid-19th Century French Wrought Iron Hobnail Studded Safe by Magaud De Charf
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your valuables and important documents in this large antique hobnail safe. Manufactured by Magaud de Charf in Marseilles, France circa 1870, the wrought iron safe...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Wrought Iron

Unique Victorian Reformed Gothic Specimen Cabinet in Oak
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4656, exceptional quality reformed Gothic oak collectors cabinet, having outswpet cornice with above a pair of glazed doors fitted with origin...
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1860s English Antique Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Style Solid Oak Wood Cabinet
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Fantastic Gothic style cabinet made in the first decades of the 20th century. In solid oak wood. Characterized in the upper part by a majestic architectural decoration carved in wood...
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1930s Italian Vintage Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Swedish Gothic Bookcase
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Swedish 19th century bookcase with two glazed doors and gothic detailing, opening to four bookshelves. Below, two further doors open to more storage. This piece has been repainted in...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique English Gothic Burled Walnut Breakfront Bookcase, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Gothic Burled Walnut Breakfront Bookcase, Circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Gothic Confiturier ~ Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Gothic Confiturier ~ cabinet is a stunning example of the revival of the oldest official French style, with origins dating back to the middle of the 12th century!...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Oak

French 19th Century Gothic Long Cabinet "deux-corps"
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Outstanding piece, Vey tall with a beautiful movement of the wood at the back top. So did deferent and powerful.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Petite Antique French Carved Oak Gothic Vestment Cabinet Display Bookcase 19th C
Located in Shreveport, LA
antique French carved oak gothic vestment cabinet display bookcase 19th c ~Direct from France~ ~SUPER PETITE antique French oak vestment/sacristy ca...
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Metal

15th Century Italian Cassone Chest
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This chest stands on a high moulded plinth. It was made from a fine walnut wood and shows good traces of polychromy and gold leaf decor. The facade’s two panels, once colourful, ...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

GOTHIK/A Glass Cabinet with Oak Wood Decorations by Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Discover the extraordinary collaboration between Fratelli Boffi's masterful cabinet-making skills and Ferruccio Laviani's boundless creativity in the creation of Gothik-A—a transcend...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Glass

English 19th century Gothic Style Oak Food or Aumbry Cabinet
Located in Troy, NY
Decorative English Oak "Food" or Aumbry Cabinet inspired by 16th Century examples, but of 19th Century manufacture. (See Victor Chinnery, Oak Furniture, the British Tradition) Open c...
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16th Century English Antique Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Oak

French 16th and 19th Century Gothic Freestanding Oak Cabinet
Located in Troy, NY
Unique and rare cabinet with an open base, finished all around, so it could be freestanding in the room, the front panels intricately carved with gothic tracery work, the side and ba...
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16th Century French Antique Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Early 16th century German Gothic Cabinet / Sideboard
Located in Troy, NY
Very attractive, rare and large Gothic cabinet / sideboard with three drawers over two doors, constructed in three parts. beautiful Gothic tracery work,...
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16th Century German Antique Gothic Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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19th Century French Oak Vitrine
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H 89.4 in W 46.1 in D 20.3 in
Mid-19th Century French Wrought Iron Hobnail Studded Safe by Magaud De Charf
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Rare Early 16th Century Naïve Cabinet from Béarn or Côte-basque, 'France'
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Gothic cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Gothic cabinets 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 cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gothic cabinets 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 cabinets, popular names associated with this style include Ferruccio Laviani, and Fratelli Boffi. 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 cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,450 and tops out at $62,641 while the average work can sell for $8,900.

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