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What is Pugin famous for?
Pugin is famous for his work as an architect and furniture designer. During the 19th century, he was one of the leading figures of the Gothic Revival movement, which reintroduced elements of Gothic design into then-modern structures and furnishings. In addition to creating furniture, he created the designs for numerous UK buildings, including Big Ben, the Grange, St Augustine's Church and St Giles’ Church. Explore a diverse assortment of Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025
A W N Pugin, A Rare Oak Armchair Probably Designed for the Speaker's House
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in London, GB
A W N Pugin. An extremely rare oak armchair probably designed for the The Red Drawing Room in the Speaker's House in The Palace Of Westminster, the room is...
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Antique 1850s English Gothic Revival Armchairs

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Oak

A W N Pugin. Gothic Revival Four Door Pitch Pine Wardrobe with Linenfold Panels
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in London, GB
A W N Pugin. Made by John Gregory Crace. A rare Gothic Revival four-door pitch pine wardrobe with hand-carved fleur de ley finials flanked with castellated...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

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Pine

A.W.N Pugin and Sir Charles Barry, an Important Gothic Revival Oak Library Table
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in London, GB
A.W.N Pugin and Sir Charles Barry. A rare and important Gothic Revival carved oak library table. Probably one of the earliest known pieces to derive from...
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Antique 1830s English Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Large Victorian Gothic Minton tile designed by A. W. N. Pugin in ebonised frame
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Large 12" square Minton polychrome tile designed by A. W. N. Pugin in ebonised oak frame. Minton tiles of this scale are relatively rare.
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Gothic Revival Decorative Art

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Ceramic

AWN Pugin, Six Gothic Revival Oak Dining Chairs Probably for the House of Lords
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A W N Pugin, made by Gillows of Lancaster. Stamped Gillows to the back legs. A set of six Gothic Revival oak dining chairs probably designed for the House of Lords...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

A W N Pugin, probably made by Gillows of Lancaster A Gothic Revival oak armchair
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A W N Pugin, probably made by Gillows of Lancaster for the House of Lords London. A Gothic Revival oak armchair with carved rosettes to the headrest, and each side of the arms, and u...
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Antique 1860s English Gothic Revival Armchairs

Materials

Oak

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