Gothic Beds and Bed Frames
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.
20th Century English Gothic Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
20th Century American Gothic Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Beds and Bed Frames
Oak, Walnut
19th Century American Antique Gothic Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gothic Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gothic Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Late 20th Century American Gothic Beds and Bed Frames
Wrought Iron
2010s American Gothic Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
1970s American Vintage Gothic Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Gothic Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
19th Century American Antique Gothic Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany, Poplar
1720s Spanish Antique Gothic Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
Late 20th Century American Gothic Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
1820s French Antique Gothic Beds and Bed Frames
Wrought Iron
2010s Gothic Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Gothic Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Beech
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Beds and Bed Frames
Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century British Antique Gothic Beds and Bed Frames
Iron, Brass
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Beds and Bed Frames
19th Century American Antique Gothic Beds and Bed Frames
Brass, Wrought Iron
1970s English Vintage Gothic Beds and Bed Frames
Oak, Braid
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Beds and Bed Frames
20th Century Gothic Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Early 20th Century French Gothic Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
16th Century English Antique Gothic Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Beds and Bed Frames
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century Spanish Gothic Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany