Gothic Revival Table Lamps
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.
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Wrought Iron
1950s American Vintage Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Multi-gemstone, Brass
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Alabaster
1960s Portuguese Vintage Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Iron, Tin
Early 20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Iron, Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Brass
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Bronze
Mid-19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Bronze, Ormolu
20th Century Gothic Revival Table Lamps
1920s American Vintage Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Marble, Alabaster, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Ceramic
Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Copper
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Metal
20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Alabaster
Mid-20th Century European Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Iron, Wrought Iron
20th Century Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Pewter
1960s American Vintage Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Ceramic, Plaster
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Metal
1960s American Vintage Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Marble, Metal
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Bronze
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Steel
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Metal, Cut Steel
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Spelter
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Bronze
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Bronze
1890s French Antique Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Bronze
1910s North American Vintage Gothic Revival Table Lamps
Glass