Gothic Revival Benches
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 Benches
Oak
Early 1900s Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Benches
Metal
Early 1900s Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Benches
Wrought Iron
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gothic Revival Benches
Wood, Pine
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Benches
Chestnut
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
1860s Scottish Antique Gothic Revival Benches
Brass
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Benches
Wood, Oak
1880s French Antique Gothic Revival Benches
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
19th Century American Antique Gothic Revival Benches
Walnut
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Benches
Iron
Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Benches
Walnut
Early 1900s English Antique Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
1930s American Vintage Gothic Revival Benches
Bronze
1760s French Antique Gothic Revival Benches
Walnut
20th Century American Gothic Revival Benches
Mirror, Wood
19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Benches
Elm
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gothic Revival Benches
Pine
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gothic Revival Benches
Pine
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Benches
Wood, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
18th Century Swedish Antique Gothic Revival Benches
Wood
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
1860s French Antique Gothic Revival Benches
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
1830s English Antique Gothic Revival Benches
Pine
1850s English Antique Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Benches
Wood
20th Century English Gothic Revival Benches
Iron
1870s French Antique Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
1880s French Antique Gothic Revival Benches
Oak