Gothic Asian Art and Furniture
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.
1860s English Antique Gothic Asian Art and Furniture
Elm
18th Century German Antique Gothic Asian Art and Furniture
Marble
Early 1800s Chinese Antique Gothic Asian Art and Furniture
Elm
17th Century Italian Antique Gothic Asian Art and Furniture
Marble
20th Century Gothic Asian Art and Furniture
Wood
15th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Gothic Asian Art and Furniture
Sandstone
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Gothic Asian Art and Furniture
Elm
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Asian Art and Furniture
Elm, Lacquer
20th Century Gothic Asian Art and Furniture
Wood
1860s Chinese Antique Gothic Asian Art and Furniture
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Gothic Asian Art and Furniture
Sandstone
19th Century Chinese Antique Gothic Asian Art and Furniture
Bamboo, Elm
1870s German Antique Gothic Asian Art and Furniture
Plaster, Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Asian Art and Furniture
Marble, Carrara Marble
16th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Asian Art and Furniture
Iron
16th Century French Antique Gothic Asian Art and Furniture
Iron
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Asian Art and Furniture
Velvet
17th Century English Antique Gothic Asian Art and Furniture
Iron
19th Century Antique Gothic Asian Art and Furniture
Oak