Gothic Revival Office Chairs and Desk 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
John Pollard Seddon (attributed). A Gothic Revival Oak Side or Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
John Pollard Seddon (attributed). A good Gothic Revival oak side or desk chair of superior quality with carved ripple scroll details to the head rest and curved side supports joining...
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1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Oak
Antique 19th C Gothic Revival Carved Armchair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique 19th C Gothic Revival Carved Armchair. Mahogany tone frame with Neo Gothic design.
Hand Carved and Superb Condition Antique Gothic Reviva...
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20th Century North American Gothic Revival Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Charles Bevan attr. A set of five Gothic Revival oak dining chairs & an armchair
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan for Marsh Jones and Cribb, attributed. A good quality set of six Gothic Revival oak dining chairs with geometric dot and line ebonized inlay and finely carved leaf and ...
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1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Oak
AWN Pugin Pair of Gothic Revival Oak Dining Chairs for the Palace of Westminster
Located in London, GB
A.W.N. Pugin. A unusually large pair of Gothic Revival oak dining chairs with carved florets to the lower front legs and chamfered details to the show wood, probably designed for the Palace of Westminster.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Bruce Talbert, Gillows, Two Rare Gothic Revival Oak Armchair in Blue Upholstery.
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert. Gillows of Lancaster.
Two rare Gothic Revival armchairs.
*The two with dark and light blue upholstery shown here are available, the one with brown upholstery is now s...
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1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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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...
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1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Oak
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...
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1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Oak
John Pollard Seddon A Rare Gothic Oak Armchair with Carved Dog Heads to the Arms
Located in London, GB
John Pollard Seddon. A rare Gothic Revival armchair with carved dogs heads to the arms, and inlaid dot details. This was probably made by his family firm Thomas Seddon (Seddon and Co), New Bond Street London. Founded by his Great Grandfather George Seddon They supplied furniture to Windsor castle and Buckingham Palace. J P Seddon exhibited a similar style armchair on the Morris, Marshall, Faulkner and Co stand at the 1862 International Exhibition, illustrated in Jeremy Coopers Victorian and Edwardian Furniture and Interiors, page 104 illustration 220 showing the original drawing and 227 (a variation of this chair) image attached.
There is another version illustrated in Nineteenth Century Design by Charlotte Gere and Michael Whiteway, page 84 illustration pl 83 (last 2 images).
Interestingly at one point Seddon's partner was E. W. Godwin, a friend of the Pre-Raphaelites and some of his pupils were Ford Maddox...
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1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Oak
Carved and Upholstered Hall Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
19th century Gothic Renaissance style ebonized side chair with boldly carved paw feet, upholstered seat and back. Newly reupholstered with small animal print fabric.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Wood
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Gothic Revival office chairs and desk chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Gothic Revival office chairs and desk chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage office chairs and desk chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gothic Revival office chairs and desk chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, England, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original office chairs and desk chairs, popular names associated with this style include Bruce James Talbert, Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, Daniel Pabst, and Gillows of Lancaster & London. 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 office chairs and desk chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,150 and tops out at $8,927 while the average work can sell for $3,523.
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