Gothic Revival Chairs
Gothic Revival Style
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.
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Style: Gothic Revival
Antique Gothic Revival Ebonized & Carved Walnut Upholstered Throne Chair C1860
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Gothic Revival Ebonized & Foliate Carved Walnut Upholstered Throne Chair C186...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Gothic Revival Rosewood High Back Chair
By Pugin
Located in Altrincham, GB
Gothic Revival Rosewood High Back Chair with Padded Seat & Back on Turned Legs Supported by X Stretcher - 22"w x 22"d x 46"h (17" to the seat)
Category
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Gothic Revival Pair of Chairs by Holland & Sons
Located in Petworth, GB
Gothic Revival pair of mahogany chairs
Original leather seats
Brass Castors
Egyptianesque design and ebony detailing
Circa 1870
Holland & Sons
Category
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Brass
French Neogothic Chestnut Curule Armchair with Two Lionheads, French, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Armchair carved in the neogothic style. This type of armchair is called a curule armchair, in reference to the Roman period, or a Dagobert armchair.
Nature-inspired furniture ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Chestnut
Antique French PAIR Bishops Throne Alter Chairs Gothic Revival Oak 19thC
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL and HARD-TO-FIND PAIR of Antique French GOTHIC REVIVAL Bishops Throne Altar Chairs~~CARVED OAK~~
1880s
Highly detailed Gothic Revival accents
Each chair ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Oak
19th century carved Flemish walnut decorative chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century heavily carved flemish walnut decorative chair circa 1890.
Carved back rest with mythical head, cherubs, armorial design and cornucopia. Carved pattern to the shaped s...
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Garden Chair in Neo Gothic Style
Located in Greven, DE
Antique or vintage garden chair in neo Gothic style.
The filigree legs support the round seat with circumferential downward drawn pointed arches and quatrefoils.
The same design sty...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Metal
PAIR Antique English Walnut, Ash and ceramic tile Gothic style Hall Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
PAIR Superb quality Antique English mid Victorian Gothic style Walnut and Ash Gothic style Hall Chairs with inset original ceramic tiles. The handsome blind-fretted hand carved ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Ceramic, Ash, Walnut
Six Original Victorian circa 1890 Steeple Back Gothic Arch Oak Dining Chairs 6
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of six original Gothic revival English oak Victorian dining chairs circa 1890
A very decorative and well made set, each chair ...
Category
1890s English Antique Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique French Bench Settee Gothic Revival Oak Lift Top Seat Storage Trunk 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautiful antique French oak gothic revival bench or Settee with Lift-Top Seat and Storage~~HIGHLY CARVED ~~c.
1880s
Spectacular design with cup and cover arms~~wonderful spoon carved...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Oak
19th Century Carved Solid Mahogany Bishops Cathedral Throne Chair
Located in West Chester, PA
19th Century Solid Mahogany Gothic Cathedral Chair.
"En Memoriam M.M." carved on front below the quatrefoil design.
Carved date on back panel Sept. 16th 1891.
Brand new custom uphols...
Category
1890s American Antique Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Gothic Revival Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Gothic Revival chair is a wonderful testament to the craftsmen of a bygone era! Hand-sculpted from old growth oak, it feature...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Gothic Revival Chairs in Carved Walnut, France, circa 1890
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Pair of caquetoire / side chairs in walnut with carved scroll backs, and beige and pink floral patterned fabric.
Neo / Revival Gothic Renaissance style, France, around 1890.
St...
Category
1890s French Antique Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
SIX ANTIQUE ORNATELY CARVED STEEPLE BACK WALNUT GOTHIC REVIVAL DiNING CHAIRS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of six original Gothic Revival hand carved English oak dining chairs...
Category
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Oak
English Gothic Revival Style Pair Carved-Wood Chairs, Early 20th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English pair of Gothic Revival style carved and painted wood chairs, circa 1920's. This antique pair of chairs from England have been intricately carved in Gothic Revival style wi...
Category
Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Wood
Oversized Gothic Revival Throne Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous over-scale Gothic Revial throne style arm chair-in carved oak, with (re upholstered) seat and backrest.
This example is in very good original condition showing only light ...
Category
19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Armchair
Located in London, GB
Gothic Revival armchair, dating to the late 19th century.
Dimension: H86 x W56.5 x D44 cm.
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Wood
AWN Pugin, Six Gothic Revival Oak Dining Chairs Probably for the House of Lords
Located in London, GB
A W N Pugin, made by Gillows of Lancaster. Stamped Gillows to the back legs.
A set of six Gothic Revival oak dining chairs probably designed for the House of Lords...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Oak
Lovely circa 1900 Antique English Oak Gothic Revival Steeple Back Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely antique Gothic revival circa 1900 English oak steeple back armchair
A good looking and well made oak table, it has the period timber patina, ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique Hand Carved Tiger Oak Gothic Revival Desk or Hall Chair w. Leather Seat
Located in Lisse, NL
Great design and finely hand carved Gothic desk chair from the Arts and Crafts Era.
This practical size chair from late 19th or early 20th centur...
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Brass
Unique Handcrafted Elmwood Gothic Revival Monastery Library Step / Reading Chair
Located in Lisse, NL
Finest quality crafted, Gothic Revival monks reading chair.
If you are looking for a stylish chair and a small library step into one then this handcrafted specimen could be perfect ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Elm
Four Gothic Revival Oak Hall Chairs
Located in London, GB
A set of four Gothic Revival oak hall chairs, (two shown) carved and pierced backs with a crest, solid seats and shaped front supports. I will sell in pairs.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Oak
A W N Pugin, Stamped Gillows, a Set of Four Gothic Revival Oak Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A W N Pugin, made by Gillows of Lancaster. Stamped Gillows to the back legs.
A set of four Gothic Revival oak dining chairs.
Measures: Height 34 1/2 inches. x width 17 inches. x d...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Oak
Rare Antique Pair of Gothic Revival and Medieval Style Cloister or Church Chairs
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and impressive, Gothic style chairs with an amazing patina.
These rare and solid oak church or monastery chairs have a beautiful patination ...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Gothic Revival Ornately Carved Walnut Gilt Metal Chairs after Pugin
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning set of six beautifully carved from solid Walnut with Gold Gilt metal fittings Gothic Revival chairs
A very good looking, comfortab...
Category
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Gothic Revival Georgian Irish Chesterfield Leather Carver Armchair, circa 1800
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original steeple back circa 1800 Georgian Irish in the Gothic revival manor armchair
A very good looking collectable and decorati...
Category
Early 1800s Irish Antique Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Leather
Eight Hand Carved Walnut Gothic Revival Dining Chairs circa 1840 Stunning Frames
Located in GB
We are delighted to this lovely suite of eight Gothic Revival hand carved walnut dining chairs
A very good looking and well made suite, made in circa 1840 but based on a much earl...
Category
1840s English Antique Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Bruce Talbert, a Gothic Revival Tall Back Oak Chair with the Original Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert. Gillows. A rare and important Gothic Revival tall back oak chair with the original distressed leather seat and back rest.
The last image is published in Bruce Talbert...
Category
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Oak
19th Century Neo Renaissance/Neo Gothic Pray Chair Oak
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid oak. High-quality and richly carved chair from the Neo Renaissance period.
Historic upholstery in good condition.
(C-144)
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Oak
Charles Bevan Attributed, Gothic Revival Oak Desk or Side Chair
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan attributed, probably made by Marsh and Jones of Leeds.
A fine quality Gothic Revival oak desk or side chair with turned uprights below the backrest and carved wavy deta...
Category
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Oak
Bruce Talbert attr, A Pair of Gothic Revival Walnut Hall Chairs
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert (attributed,) a pair of Gothic Revival walnut hall chairs.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Tall Gothic Revival Chairs
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Pair of neo-gothic chairs with high backs and gothic fretwork and carved details. Upholstered in embossed leather.
Category
20th Century French Gothic Revival Chairs
19th Century Pair of Gothic Armchairs
Located in High Point, NC
19th century pair of English armchairs in the gothic manner. They have wonderfully carved frames and are newly upholstered in linen with a double welt decoration. Seat measures 18.25...
Category
19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Linen, Oak
Antique Set of 5 Gothic Revival Irish Masonic Oak & Leather Throne Chairs 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A fine set of five antique Gothic Revival oak & leather, Irish Masonic throne chairs, circa 1900.
Each chair having a pointed architectural pediment with scrolled devices and a scrol...
Category
Early 1900s Irish Antique Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
STUNNING ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 GOTHIC REViVAL OAK PUGIN STYLE CARVER ARMCHAIR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning antique circa 1880 hand carved English oak carver armchair with period castors and upholstery ...
Category
1880s English Antique Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 6 Original Gothic Revival Chairs of the 19th Century
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of six neo-Gothic chairs was made in the 1890s. The dark stained oak frame is intricately shaped and has typical neo-Gothic features. The various ornaments and decorative el...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Wood, Wicker
Gothic Revival chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Gothic Revival chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gothic Revival chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, Gillows of Lancaster & London, and Bruce James Talbert. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $998 and tops out at $28,033 while the average work can sell for $2,605.
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