Gothic Revival Decorative 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. 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.
1850s Austrian Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Oak
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Velvet, Walnut
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Other
1950s Italian Vintage Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Cement
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Metal
1880s English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Austrian Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Marble
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Metal
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Gold Leaf
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Mahogany
19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Wood, Walnut
Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Enamel, Wrought Iron
1610s European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
1890s French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Glass
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Swiss Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Nickel
Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze, Enamel, Brass
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Alabaster
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Alabaster, Brass, Enamel, Spelter
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
1850s English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Silver Plate
1920s American Vintage Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
1820s French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Siena Marble, Bronze
Early 1800s British Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Metal, Bronze
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Metal
19th Century Austrian Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century Swiss Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Nutwood
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Alabaster, Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 19th Century German Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
1810s French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze