Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
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.
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Early 1900s European Antique Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass, Bronze
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood, Oak
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Oak
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal, Bronze, Brass
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood, Oak
1990s French Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Gold Plate
19th Century German Antique Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass, Bronze
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal, Bronze
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal, Brass, Iron
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Velvet, Oak, Fabric
1890s American Antique Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Oak
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal, Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Steel
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood, Pine
19th Century American Antique Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal, Wrought Iron, Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass, Bronze
Early 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Zinc, Iron
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Wood, Pine
Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Clay
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Marble, Bronze, Brass
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Bronze, Wrought Iron
1890s Italian Antique Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Oak, Paint, Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Oak
19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Upholstery, Oak
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Mohair, Walnut
19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Oak
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Wrought Iron
19th Century North American Antique Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Oak
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Oak
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Metal
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Bronze
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Marble, Bronze
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Iron
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Bronze
1930s Vintage Gothic Revival Collectibles and Curiosities
Oak