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.
Torchere Iron Candle Gothic Tripod High 122cm., 4ft
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Striking elegant classical form Lovely thick lustrous patina Juxtapses with modern and contemporary interiors and collections Could be electrified as a floor standing lamp The pan wi...
Wrought Iron
Torchere Italian Iron 5 Candle or Torches High Monumental
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Stunning, monumental, Italian, wrought iron torchere with 5 torch or candle holders and decorative scrollwork. Measures: length 56cm., 22" height 162cm. 64" 5ft 4" depth 15cm., 6"...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Very Large French Brass Candelabra in the Gothic Revival Style
Located in London, GB
Pair of very large French brass candelabra in the Gothic Revival style French, early 20th Century Height 327.5cm, diameter 115cm The truly...
Brass
Pair of Neo-Gothic Iron Altar Candlesticks, Italy, 19th century
Located in Naples, IT
Pair of iron candlesticks in Italian neo-Gothic style with four-foot metal bases. Good overall condition, with excellent patina, wear commensurate with age and use.
Iron
$1,593Sale Price / set|20% Off
Gothic Revival Metal Chain Link Torchiere Candle Holders, USA, 1970s
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Imagine how amazing these Neo Gothic torchiere floor standing candle holders will look as the blood red candles cascade and dry over the chain links. No med...
Metal
$539Sale Price|19% Off
Tall Ebonised Tri Leg Torcheres, Pine, Gothic Revival, UK, 1990 Pair
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
A pair of Tall Ebonised Tri Leg Torcheres. Perfect for adding a touch of vintage charm to any room. These stands feature a beautiful patina that enhances their timeless appeal. Ideal...
Pine
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...
Ceramic
$528Sale Price|61% Off
A pair of Large French Wrought Iron Fire Dogs with large fire baskets
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
A pair of Large French Wrought Iron Fire Dogs with large fire baskets. Impressive looking with a gothic style from mid to late 1800's give an inposing look to any room or garden. The...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Bronze Torcheres with Alabaster Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent pair of Late 19th-century Gothic Revival bronze torcheres, richly detailed and crowned with alabaster flame-form shades. Each torchère features finely cast decorative m...
Alabaster, Bronze
$883Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 8.08 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Dorothy Thorpe. Post-Modern candle holders by Elaine Bscheider, USA, 1970s
By Dorothy Thorpe, Elaine Bscheider
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Pair of Post-Modern candle holders designed by Elaine Bscheider for Dorothy Thorpe Inc., USA, 1970s. Prezel-shaped body in transparent methacrylate/acrylic with chrome-plated golden ...
Metal, Chrome
Spanish Baroque Wrought Iron Torchere Floor Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Spanish Baroque style wrought iron torchère floor lamp with black patina. Beautifully hand wrought and turned shaft supported by a tripod base. This date from the early 20th century, a time when Italian and Spanish Baroque furniture...
Wrought Iron
$1,176 / item
H 57.88 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
21st Century Candle Holder Torchère Indoor Outdoor Black Cast Iron
By B.B. for Reschio, Benedikt Bolza Design
Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia
An iron torchère on simple tripod base These come together with six Sicilian candles, the heavy wicks producing a wonderful flickering outdoor light. Specifications: untreated stee...
Steel
Single Antique Gothic Revival Brass 6 Light Candelabra
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Single 1920s Gothic Revival brass candelabra featuring a six-light branch configuration and an ornate tri-form footed base.
Brass
$161Sale Price|66% Off
H 30.71 in W 14.97 in D 9.06 in
Gothic Style Five candle candelabra wrought iron with ceramic base from Germany
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Gothic Style Five candle candelabra wrought iron with ceramic base from Germany. This elegant candelabra features a beautifully designed ceramic base that adds a touch of sophisticat...
Wrought Iron
Antique Neo-Gothic Gilt Bronze Pricket Candlestick
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning Late Victorian Neo-Gothic gilt bronze altar stick pricket candlestick. Late 19th to early 20th century, the Continental European antique features an exceptionally executed...
Bronze, Ormolu
$3,373
H 42.5 in Dm 13 in
Gothic Revival Bronze Church Sanctuary Lamp Candle Chandelier Spain 18th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A Gothic Revival style bronze and parcel-brass church candle chandelier / hanging sanctuary lamp, Spain, mid-18th century, probably from a famil...
Brass, Bronze
$893Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 15.36 in Dm 5.91 in
Gothic Revival style. Wrought iron candelabras by Ferro Art, Spain, 1950s
By Ferrocolor, Maison Jansen, Ferro Art, Maison Charles
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Gothic revival and Brutalist style wrought iron candelabras by Ferro Art, Spain, 1950s. Pair of sculptural candle holders made by hand in wrought iron and using techniques such as ha...
Iron, Wrought Iron
French Gothic Revival Gilt Metal Altar Prickets, Late 19th Century
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A striking pair of French Gothic Revival altar prickets dating from the late 19th century, crafted in gilt metal with elegant architectural lines inspired by medieval ecclesiastical ...
Iron
Pair of Swedish Neo-Gothic Hand-Carved Wooden Candelabras, 1910s
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Pair of Swedish Neo-Gothic Hand-Carved Wooden Candelabras, 1910s Rare and highly decorative pair of tall Swedish Neo-Gothic candelabras, handcrafted in the 1910s. Made from pinewood...
Pine
Gucci Vintage Quail Candle Holder 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Munich, DE
Gucci Vintage quail teal light candle holders in silver plated metal and little sapphire glass eyes and signed with Gucci. Very good vintage condition.
Silver Plate
$112,828Sale Price|20% Off
H 72.84 in Dm 21.66 in
Monumental Pair of Italian Empire Gilt Bronze Candleholders or Floor Lamps, 1800
Located in Rome, IT
Impressive pair of Italian Empire finely chiseled ormolu Flambeaux, on triform base, each with 25 scrolled gilt-bronze candle arms. Attributed to Luigi Manfredini the famous bronze a...
Bronze
Sold
H 40.95 in W 8.27 in D 5.91 in
A Pair of Tall Wrought Iron Church Floor Candle Holders Gothic Style
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
A Pair of Tall Wrought Iron Church Floor Candle Holders Gothic Style in original condition. Heavy square bases large top holders to stand la...
Wrought Iron
Antique French Gothic Revival Cathedral Spire Candlestick Pricket Carved Oak
Located in Choudrant, LA
TALL Antique French Gothic Revival Cathedral Spire Candlestick Pricket Carved Oak. Direct from France, a highly carved antique French oak Gothic Reviv...
Oak
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 resort architect whose Mediterranean Revival and Spanish Colonial Revival style interpretations left an indelible stamp on South Florida, where it continues to inspire architects and land developers. This pair was on display since 1980 at the Henry Flagler...
Wrought Iron
Antique Spaniard Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Pair of Candleholders Torchieres
Located in Guaynabo, PR
A pair of iron candleholders that around the pricket opens a flower. The stem ends on a tripod stand.
Iron
Antique English Gothic Revival Torchiere
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique Pugin style Gothic Revival brass torchiere with crenelated fleur de lis and wrythen column support.
Brass