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1890s Gothic Revival Carved Oak Church Pulpit
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1890s Gothic Revival Carved Oak Church Pulpit

19th century
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A late 19th century Gothic Revival carved oak church pulpit, dating from around 1890 and originally from a church in North London.

The pulpit has a wonderful polygonal form, with richly carved oak panels decorated with Gothic arches, floral motifs and foliage. The panels are divided by turned oak columns with carved capitals, with a row of individually carved flower heads running beneath the moulded oak top.

The reverse is simply panelled and retains a small internal shelf. We believe the piece originally formed part of a larger pulpit arrangement and would most likely have been raised, possibly with an adjoining staircase.

The oak has a lovely deep colour and patina, with plenty of wear, knocks and marks from its many years of use.

H: 110 W; 119 D: 95 cm

Date of Manufacture

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this Gothic Revival Oak Pulpit to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
119cm (46.85")
Depth
95cm (37.40")
Reference Numbers
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SA1234162
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Description
A late 19th century Gothic Revival carved oak church pulpit, dating from around 1890 and originally from a church in North London.
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The pulpit has a wonderful polygonal form, with richly carved oak panels decorated with Gothic arches, floral motifs and foliage.
D and A Binder Ltd

The panels are divided by turned oak columns with carved capitals, with a row of individually carved flower heads running beneath the moulded oak top.

fig 1. A late nineteenth-century carved oak church pulpit featuring Gothic tracery, floral medallions, and integrated corner columns.
fig 1. 1890s Gothic Revival Carved Oak Church Pulpit

The reverse is simply panelled and retains a small internal shelf. We believe the piece originally formed part of a larger pulpit arrangement and would most likely have been raised, possibly with an adjoining staircase.

The oak has a lovely deep colour and patina, with plenty of wear, knocks and marks from its many years of use.

H: 110 W; 119 D: 95 cm

Date of Manufacture

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this Gothic Revival Oak Pulpit to the Victorian era.

Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
119cm (46.85")
Depth
95cm (37.40")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234162
D and A Binder Ltd
D and A Binder Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2015
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Archive I A late nineteenth-century carved oak church pulpit featuring Gothic tracery, floral medallions, and integrated corner columns.

1890s Gothic Revival Carved Oak Church Pulpit

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101 Holloway Road
London
N7 8LT
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/danda
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A late nineteenth-century carved oak church pulpit featuring Gothic tracery, floral medallions, and integrated corner columns.
1890s Gothic Revival Carved Oak Church Pulpit
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A late nineteenth-century carved oak church pulpit featuring Gothic tracery, floral medallions, and integrated corner columns.
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  • ObjectPulpit
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGothic Revival
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGothic arches, Tracery carving, Floral medallions, Turned columns
  • SizeH 110 cm (43 in) x W 119 cm (47 in) x D 95 cm (37 in)

This Victorian Gothic Revival church pulpit dates from the 1890s and takes a polygonal form in dark brown oak. The exterior displays richly carved panels decorated with Gothic arches, tracery carving, floral medallions, and foliage, separated by turned columns and topped with a row of carved flower heads beneath a moulded rim. The timber shows a deep patina with visible wear, knocks, and marks from age and use, while the reverse features simple panelling and a small internal shelf. The piece measures 110 cm high, 119 cm wide, and 95 cm deep. In a modern domestic setting, this striking structural architectural element serves as a unique architectural room divider, a statement reception console, or a dramatic display counter in an expansive hallway or period interior.

Gothic Revival furniture from the late nineteenth century draws inspiration from medieval architecture, incorporating pointed arches, trefoils, blind tracery, and heavy figurative or floral wood carvings.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from solid quarter-sawn English or European oak, utilising mortise and tenon joinery alongside hand-carved decorative panels to ensure durability in public places of worship.

Authentic items typically exhibit natural timber shrinkage, hand-tooling marks on the reverse of carved panels, original patination from decades of use, and structural construction techniques consistent with nineteenth-century cabinetmaking.

Large ecclesiastical structures are often repurposed as architectural focal points, host stands in commercial venues, bespoke home bars, or feature reception desks in boutique interiors.

Regular dusting with a soft microfibre cloth and an occasional application of high-quality beeswax polish will preserve the timber moisture and protect the historic patina without damaging intricate carvings.
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