Gothic Revival Furniture
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.
1880s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Paper
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron, Tôle
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Oak
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Giltwood
Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
Early 20th Century Mexican Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Sterling Silver
1890s British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
2010s American Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Steel
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
18th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal
Mid-19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
19th Century Swedish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze, Brass
19th Century Swedish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Upholstery, Oak
1920s Italian Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 1900s British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Copper
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron, Copper
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak, Pine
20th Century English Gothic Revival Furniture
Leather, Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
1880s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Paper
Late 19th Century German Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Oak
19th Century Austrian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
Late 19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1860s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Ceramic
1890s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
1860s Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
1810s German Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Gesso, Wood
Mid-19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Limestone
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Upholstery, Oak
19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1960s Italian Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak