Gothic Revival Lighting
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.
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Bronze, Gold
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Bronze
19th Century Austrian Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Lighting
Metal, Wrought Iron, Brass
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Lighting
Wrought Iron
Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Lighting
Bronze
Early 1900s English Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Brass
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Lighting
Metal, Iron
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Lighting
Wrought Iron
19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Gothic Revival Lighting
Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Lighting
Wood, Glass, Oak
1950s American Vintage Gothic Revival Lighting
Metal
1920s Spanish Vintage Gothic Revival Lighting
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Lighting
Brass, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Gothic Revival Lighting
Steel
20th Century American Gothic Revival Lighting
Metal
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Copper
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Lighting
Iron
1880s Austrian Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Bronze, Brass
20th Century American Gothic Revival Lighting
Metal, Brass
Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Lighting
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Czech Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Brass
Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Lighting
Bronze
1960s Portuguese Vintage Gothic Revival Lighting
Iron, Tin
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Lighting
Metal, Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Bronze
Early 1900s Italian Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Lighting
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Lighting
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Lighting
Alabaster
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Bronze, Brass
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Lighting
Iron, Wrought Iron
1940s Spanish Vintage Gothic Revival Lighting
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Lighting
Wrought Iron, Metal
1920s French Vintage Gothic Revival Lighting
Pine
Early 20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Lighting
Iron, Wrought Iron
2010s American Gothic Revival Lighting
Wrought Iron
1930s Spanish Vintage Gothic Revival Lighting
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Bronze, Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Brass
1920s American Vintage Gothic Revival Lighting
Brass
1910s American Vintage Gothic Revival Lighting
Metal, Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Brass
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Lighting
Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Bronze
2010s American Gothic Revival Lighting
Steel
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Lighting
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Lighting
Brass, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Lighting
Bronze