Gothic Mounted Objects
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. The style is characterized by such decorative flourishes as pointed arches, floral details, finials, heraldic motifs and linenfold carving. The movement was rooted in religious and social conservatism. Its 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 castle or cathedral that inspired it, a Gothic Revival chair makes 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 might make a statement that your home is indeed your castle.
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Mounted Objects
Sandstone
Early 19th Century German Antique Gothic Mounted Objects
Fruitwood, Oak
Early 20th Century European Gothic Mounted Objects
Oak
18th Century German Antique Gothic Mounted Objects
Marble
Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Mounted Objects
Oak
Early 20th Century French Gothic Mounted Objects
Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Mounted Objects
Alabaster
19th Century French Antique Gothic Mounted Objects
Textile, Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Mounted Objects
Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Mounted Objects
Wood
Early 20th Century European Gothic Mounted Objects
Wood
17th Century Italian Antique Gothic Mounted Objects
Marble
20th Century Gothic Mounted Objects
Wood
15th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Gothic Mounted Objects
Sandstone
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Gothic Mounted Objects
Wood
19th Century Swedish Antique Gothic Mounted Objects
Iron
20th Century Gothic Mounted Objects
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Gothic Mounted Objects
Sandstone
16th Century French Antique Gothic Mounted Objects
Iron
16th Century French Antique Gothic Mounted Objects
Oak
19th Century French Antique Gothic Mounted Objects
Iron
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Mounted Objects
Bronze
Early 19th Century German Antique Gothic Mounted Objects
Wrought Iron
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Mounted Objects
Sandstone
Early 20th Century European Gothic Mounted Objects
Wood, Oak
19th Century European Antique Gothic Mounted Objects
Boxwood, Teak
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Mounted Objects
Oak
18th Century Italian Antique Gothic Mounted Objects
Metal
19th Century French Antique Gothic Mounted Objects
Plaster