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.
1890 French Big Winged Standing Dragon Wrought Iron Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one light each. These will be newly rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries. Standing winged dragons with lots of det...
Wrought Iron
$1,163Sale Price|20% Off
Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with 4 Lights, French, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This 4 lights decorative floor lamp is made of wrought iron. This is a nice French work, circa 1950.
Wrought Iron
$1,632Sale Price|24% Off
Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with 7 Lights, French, Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice 7 lights candelabras floor lamp is made of wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1940.
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Gothic Forged Iron Six Candles Chandelier
Located in Paris, FR
Large decorative forged iron chandelier, late 19th century. Forged in France, circa 1890, the large chandelier can receive 6 candles (candles not provided). On wavy shapes, the chand...
Iron
An Interesting Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal “Grotesque” Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Interesting Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Twenty Six Light “Grotesque” Chandelier A unique Gothic Style, drop crystal, basket chandelier with different “Grotesque” faces and designs. Twenty four tiered perimeter lights (including 6 lanterns) and two tiered interior lights. Artists began to give the tiny faces of the figures in grotesque decorations strange caricatured expressions, in a direct continuation of the medieval traditions of the drolleries in the border decorations or initials in illuminated manuscripts. From this the term began to be applied to larger caricatures, such as those of Leonardo da Vinci, and the modern sense began to develop. It is first recorded in English in 1646 from Sir Thomas Browne: “In nature there are no grotesques”. By extension backwards in time, the term became also used for the medieval originals, and in modern terminology medieval drolleries, half-human thumbnail vignettes drawn in the margins, and carved figures on buildings (that are not also waterspouts, and so gargoyles) are also called “grotesques”. A boom in the production of works of art in the grotesque genre, characterized the period 1920–1933 of German art. In contemporary illustration art, the “grotesque” figures, in the ordinary conversational sense, commonly appear in the genre grotesque art...
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Large Wrought Iron Wall Sconce, French, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This decorative single large wall light is made of wrought iron. This is a French work, circa 1950.
Wrought Iron
Gothic Style Brass Table Lamps with Belgium Linen Shade
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of antique French Gothic Revival style brass table lamps with Belgium, linen shades. Great original condition with patina. Measures: Height from bottom to top of shade 26" Dia...
Brass
Tall Arts & Crafts Cast Iron Candle Stick or Torchère
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Tall Arts & Crafts cast iron candle stick or torchère. This is a tall and very heavy Torchere, it has a pricket in the centre of the sconce and sta...
Iron
Pair of Murano Venetian Glass and Wrought Iron Wall Light Sconce
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Murano Venetian glass & wrought iron wall light sconces - a pair Additional information: Materials: Lights, Venetian Glass, Wrought Iron Color: Amber Period: 1990s Styles: It...
Wrought Iron
$2,460 / item
H 25.5 in W 4 in D 5.75 in
Hand-Crafted Torchiere Wrought Iron Interior Wall Sconce Spanish Colonial
By Santa Barbara Lighting Company
Located in Santa Paula, CA
A traditional Torchiere arm mount light fixture, in hand-hammered wrought iron and finished in a rich Old World finish. Two rectangular backplates and semi-scrolled arms support this long, tapered...
Wrought Iron
$2,280 / item
H 16 in W 4.5 in D 5.75 in
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...
Wrought Iron
$2,160 / item
H 14 in W 12.5 in D 4.5 in
Hacienda Style Hand-Crafted Wall Sconce Spanish Colonial Wrought Iron Interior
By Santa Barbara Lighting Company
Located in Santa Paula, CA
This wrought iron wall mount fixture has a classic French influence, with simple scrolls and a diamond motif on the backplate. A perfect sconce for many architectural styles, includ...
Wrought Iron
$9,000 / set
H 16.93 in W 7.49 in D 8.67 in
Pair of Wrought Iron and Glass Sconces, Art Deco Period, France, circa 1930
By J. Robert
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of wrought iron and glass sconces. Art Deco period, France, circa 1930. Glass signed "J. Robert".
Wrought Iron, Silver Leaf
Early 20th Century Small Scale French Bronze and Strass Crystal Chandelier
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This small scale bronze chandelier features gadrooned strands of Strass crystals and four elegantly curved arms detailed with Strass crystal pendaloques. Each arm is fitted with a bronze bobeche that sits at the base of each of its four faux candle lights. Finished with a central multi-faceted crystal...
Crystal, Bronze
Gothic wrought iron candelabra style floor lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Gothic wrought iron candelabra style floor lamp.
Wrought Iron
$463Sale Price|49% Off
H 70.87 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
Mid Century Wrought Iron Floor Lamp France c1950
Located in Trensacq, FR
Vintage mid-century wrought iron floor lamp France c1950 French, Artisan crafted, hand-forged, tall wrought Iron lamp with original articulated fitting, perfect as a reading light ov...
Wrought Iron
$124,500
H 71 in W 47 in D 37 in
Fine & Palatial French 19th/20th Century Louis XIV Style Gilt-Bronze Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine and Palatial French Belle Epoque 19th/20th Century Louis XIV Style Twelve-Light Gilt-bronze Figural Chandelier with frosted glass shades. The ovoid shaped body with scrol...
Bronze
Pair of French Midcentury Gilt Wrought Iron Floor Lamps, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of French 1940 gilt and handwrought iron standing lamps in the modern neoclassical spirit. Shades are for demonstration only. References: Gilbert Poillerat, Maiso...
Wrought Iron
$2,298
H 18.5 in Dm 28 in
Early 20th Century French Alabaster and Gilt Bronze Pendant or Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and practical pendant in beautiful colors. This wonderful and all-handcrafted light fixture from early 1900s Europe is another great example of the quality of the workmanshi...
Alabaster, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Iron Chandelier with Eight Lights
Located in Stockbridge, GA
19th century French iron chandelier with eight lights.
Iron
Pair of Wrought Iron Sconces, French Work. Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This set of 3 wrought iron wall sconces is French, circa 1950. These wall lights can also be sold individually.
Wrought Iron
Rare Mid-20th Century Bronze Iron Rose Motif Table Lamp
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful craftsmanship bronze / wrought iron table lamp with rose flowers and thorns in high relief to the base and shade. The lamp features a bell shaped shade of beige fabric and ...
Bronze, Iron
Vintage Wrought Iron French Gothic Chandelier
Located in High Point, NC
Made in France in the 20th century, this illuminated object recalls the era of candlelight. Six bulbs alight on curvaceous iron arms, suspended by a sturdy chain. Rendered with thick...
Iron, Wrought Iron
French Gothic Wrought Iron Circular Chandelier, 10 Lights
Located in Plainview, NY
A large and timeless French Gothic 10 lights chandelier made of wrought iron. The heavy weight chandelier is finely carved in a circular shape with two-level lighting each with 5 lig...
Wrought Iron
Rare Set of 12 Large Wrought Iron Castle Wall Lights, Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
These wall lights are made of wrought iron. This is a rare set of 12 identical wall lights coming from a French castle. French work. Circa 1940.
Wrought Iron
Large Neo Gothic Style Cast Iron Two Arms Wall Sconce
Located in Plainview, NY
An exceptional Neo Gothic large size wall scone. The wall sconce has two large arms, each arm ending in a candelabra light with a custom made French style shade. The iron cast sconce...
Iron
19th Century, Large Gothic Revival Copper Bronze Chandelier
Located in Surrey, BC
Once in a while a true beauty shows up at the door. This incredible copper light was found in a warehouse 10 years a go wheres it sat in storage for years in disrepair. A fine qualit...
Brass, Bronze, Copper
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H 32.25 in Dm 13.75 in
Vintage Gothic Gold Painted Metal & White Hanging Light Fixtures Sold Separate
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Gothic Ecclesiastical gold painted metal & white & red plastic hanging light fixtures, selling separately. Beautiful condition, ...
Metal
Antique Gothic Gilt Bronze Hall Lantern
Located in Lymington, GB
A very smart 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 chic 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...
Bronze
Pair of French Gothic Style Wrought Iron and Tole Candelabras, 1900s
Located in Dallas, TX
This impressive pair of French wrought iron and tole candelabras are from the early 1900’s. The heavy motifs coupled with the subtle flying buttresses ...
Wrought Iron
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H 51.19 in Dm 24.02 in
20th Century Cast Iron Black Medieval Gothic Banqueting Chandelier Pendant Light
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A wonderful handmade cast and wrought iron six candle chandelier dating from the early to mid 20th century – the perfect addition to your banqueting table! As far as we can tell, it...
Iron, Wrought Iron
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H 10.24 in W 3.55 in D 9.45 in
Rare Set of 6 Twisted Wrought Iron Flares Wall Lights, French, Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare set of 6 twisted flares wall lights are made of wrought iron. This is a French work, circa 1950.
Wrought Iron