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.
Neo-Gothic Oak Church Spire - Antique Architectural Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved wooden Gothic spire, likely an architectural fragment from an ecclesiastical context. Rising from a square base, the structure tapers vertically into a slender spire, emphasiz...
Oak, Paint
$320Sale Price / set|20% Off
Early 19th Century Pair of Oak Gothic Revival Architectural Pieces
Located in Oakwood, GA
Early 19th Century Pair of Gothic Revival Architectural Pieces, Oak, Gorgeous pieces! Set of 2 Gothic Revival Architectural Salvage pieces Possibly from a church Solid Oak These pi...
Oak
Pair of antique wood carved Gothic Revival architectural Columns
Located in Leesburg, VA
Pair of antique wood carved Gothic Revival architectural Columns Anonymous 19th century; Belgium or Netherlands Wood Approximate size: 41.75 (h) x 11.75 (w) x 11.75 (d) in. An exceptional pair of tall and intricate hand carved vintage wooden 19th century church columns...
Wood
$100,000Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Hand Carved Stone Wellhead Cistern Basin Antique Fountain Focal Point LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare hand carved stone Wellhead cistern Basin Antique Fountain Focal point LA CA. 19th Century Neogothic Water Wellhead hand carved stone planter Basin ...
Stone, Limestone, Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of English Gothic Architectural Giltwood Mirrors ~9 feet tall
Located in Hanover, MA
Truly extraordinary pair of English 19th century Gothic Revival architectural mirrors, nearly 9 feet tall. In the manner of Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin (aka God's Architect). I bought these for myself to use in my London flat...
Gesso, Wood, Mirror
19th Century Wrought and Cast Iron Illuminated Neo-Gothic Overdoor
Located in Hastings, GB
One of the most outstanding pieces of ironwork we have ever seen, truly a one off spectacular mid-19th century iron overdoor, sourced from a Scottish estate this bespoke overdoor exp...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Handcrafted Gothic Revival Copper Hinges with Thistle Decoration
Located in London, GB
A pair of handcrafted solid copper Gothic Revival hinges with thistle and hand chased decoration.
Copper
Pair of Old Oak Church Altars in the Neo-Gothic Style
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pair of antique Neo-Gothic style oak church altars.
Oak
Set of Four Monumental Neo-Gothic Confessionals in Oak
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
A group of four antique confessionals in Neo-Gothic style, made of oak.
Wood, Oak
Gothic Revival Cast Aluminum Architectural Window Panel or Scrolled Wall Hanging
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Gothic Revival style architectural cast aluminum decorative window panel or scroll grate wall hanging with baked textured paint finish. Beautiful condition, keeping ...
Aluminum
Marble Pinnacle/Spire, Architectural Feature from an Irish Cathedral
Located in Katonah, NY
A carved marble pinnacle, or spire, of hexagonal tapered form, ornamented with a plethora of curled-leaf embellishments termed crockets, the whole topped with a pineapple finial. In ...
Marble
Gothic Revival Cast Iron Gate with Both Side Railings and Geometric Decoration
Located in London, GB
George Smith and Co. The Sun Foundry, Glasgow, attributed. A Gothic Revival cast iron gate with both side railings in the style of Dr C Dresser with all-over Geometric decoration. Re...
Iron
Pair of 19th Century English Gothic Revival Oak Carved Railing Panels
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Gothic Revival style (19th Century) oak carved railing panels with open design and finial (PRICED AS Pair).
Oak
Good Pair of Gothic Revival Cast Iron Hinges
Located in London, GB
A good pair of Gothic Revival cast iron hinges. They have been bead blasted to remove all old paint and rust and specially painted with powder paint formu...
Iron
$160,000 / set
Set of 4 English Gothic Revival Carved Mahogany Columns
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 English Gothic Revival style (19th Century) carved mahogany octagonal columns with cupid heads on capitals.
Mahogany
Arch Top Fire Back, Crown, Shield, Cross and Lions
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arch Top Fire Back, Crown, Shield, Cross and Lions The fire back has a large shield in the centre this has a Celtic Cross and a crown over the top with a rampant Lion on either side...
Iron
Lacquered wood paneling paneling composed of three parts, italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Important lacquered and carved wood paneling in neo-Gothic style. It consists of three parts and is characterized by an elegant horizontal development marked by a theory of neo-Gothi...
Poplar
A.W.N. Pugin, A pair of Early Gothic Revival Cast Iron Garden Bench Ends
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in London, GB
A rare pair of early Gothic Revival cast iron garden bench ends designed by A.W.N. Pugin with foliage details which is slightly obscured at the moment due...
Iron
19th Century English Victorian Gothic Revival Rainwater Hopper
Located in Forney, TX
An impressive English Victorian Gothic Revival cast iron rainwater hopper, the architectural salvaged building element originating from a late 19th ce...
Iron
$950Sale Price|28% Off
Polychromed Neo-Gothic Finial, Giltwood, Belgium, Circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
A hardwood polychromed architectural finial from Belgium. Circa 1800, possibly earlier. Intricately hand-carved and decorated in typical neo-gothic fashion, the outside is finished...
Hardwood
Gothic Revival Style Antique Wooden Double Leaf Door from Spain
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Gothic Revival Style Antique Wooden Double Leaf Door from Spain. Hand carved decorations in gothic revival style with Iron door handles in Seahorse sh...
Wood
$3,750Sale Price|44% Off
Large Belgian Neo-Gothic Painted and Giltwood Architectural Element
Located in San Francisco, CA
Of Neo-gothic style and large scale with a protruding cornice carved with a meandering foliate vine; above an openwork body with trefoil and quatrefoil pierced reserves over a pointe...
Wood
Winged Angel Wall Bracket, Weathered Plaster, 19th Century Gothic
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Winged Angel, Weathered Wall Bracket This is a well weathered piece, the bracket is made in hard plaster with a very worn gilt finish It is in generally good condition with a weathe...
Plaster
Weathered Wall Bracket, carved with Shell Decoration This is a well weathered p
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Weathered Wall Bracket, carved with Shell Decoration This is a well weathered piece, the bracket is made in hard plaster with a very worn gilt finish It is in generally good conditi...
Plaster
$10,700 / set
Architectural Finials
Located in Washington, DC
These are very nice pair of architectural finials made of resin. These were made for theater work. Very decorative items could be used in doors ...
Resin
Fine Gothic Revival Statuary Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A fine quality Gothic Revival fireplace carved in statuary marble. The spandrels with finely carved holly and berries. Octagonal suspended capitals under moulded shelf. The centre wi...
Statuary Marble
$2,559Sale Price / set|20% Off
18th Century Pair of Portal Ornaments
Located in Casteren, NL
Pair of angel ornaments. Each angels hold a shield which can be engraved. Beautiful pair made in France, circa 1800.
Stone
Gothic Pugin Gilt Carved Elements From the House of Lords Chamber Ceiling
By Pugin
Located in Lowestoft, GB
From Pugin’s roof a collection of carved elements from the House of Lords chamber ceiling restoration in the January of 1981. These have been recently acquired directly from a perso...
Pine
Large Shaped Cast Iron Firegrate
Located in London, GB
A polished cast iron firebasket with bowl front, shaped front bars and shaped feet below. Substantial burning area and would be well suited to burning large logs and coals, English, ...
Iron
$2,996Sale Price|34% Off
H 10.24 in W 8.27 in D 5.91 in
Antique Carved Stone Lion Fountain Head, Italian, Circa 1650-1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Amazing carved stone lion fountain head with a great expression, Italy, circa 1650-1750. Unique period piece. Weathered. H:26cm W:21cm D:15cm
Limestone
Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble, these designs have not changed since Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic me...
Marble
Antique Architectural Wood Pedestal Plinth, 2 Available
Located in Sheffield, MA
The very rustic antique wooden column plinth, pedestal or base in the classical style can be used as side table, end table or pedestal for either...
Wood
Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Italian Classical Carved Sink Basin This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble with added carved relief detail, these designs have no...
Marble
Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This period Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble, these designs have not changed since Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic merit easily f...
Marble
$7,500 / set
H 96 in W 52 in D 6 in
Pair of 19th Century English Gothic Revival Oak Carved Railing Panels
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Gothic Revival style (19th Century) oak carved railing panels with open design and finial (PRICED AS Pair).
Oak
Scrolled Fan Terracotta Overdoor from Late 19th Century, England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Terra-cotta overdoor with a scrolled fan relief from late 19th-century England. The piece has a wonderful aged patina that gives it a classical, yet rustic character. A unique archit...
Terracotta
Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of Carrara marble, these designs have not changed since Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic ...
Marble
Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble, these designs have not changed since Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic me...
Marble
Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This period Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble, these designs have not changed since Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic merit easily f...
Marble
$3,003 / set
H 34 in W 74 in D 4 in
Gothic Revival Cast Iron Gate with Both Side Railings and Geometric Decoration
Located in London, GB
George Smith and Co. The Sun Foundry, Glasgow, attributed. A Gothic Revival cast iron gate with both side railings in the style of Dr C Dresser with all-over Geometric decoration. Re...
Iron
$2,686Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 6.3 in W 39.77 in D 17.72 in
Classical Style Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Classical Style Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble, these designs have not changed since Gree...
Marble
19th Century Lead Gargoyle Architectural Fragment
Located in London, GB
19th Century Lead Gargoyle Architectural Fragment An unusual and exceptionally rare architectural fragment, believed to have originally formed part of an exterior building façade. Ca...
Lead
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H 12.41 in W 7.29 in D 2.17 in
19th Century Italian Hand Carved Giltwood Gothic Style Ornament/ Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful handcarved giltwood gothic style ornament that once adorned a chapel or a church. Italy, circa 1850. Weathered and small losses. Measurement includes the wooden base. H:31,...
Wood
French 19th Century Neo Gothic Marble finial
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful small architectural fragment. White marble finial in Gothic style. France circa 1850. weathered. Measurements include the wooden base.
Marble
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H 12.41 in W 7.29 in D 2.37 in
19th Century Italian Hand Carved Giltwood Gothic Style Ornaments/ Fragments
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful pair handcarved giltwood gothic style ornaments that once adorned a chapel or a church. Italy, circa 1850. Weathered and small losses. Measurement includes the wooden base....
Wood
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H 288 in W 132 in D 48 in
Antique Victorian Neo Gothic Oak High Tall Church Altar triptych + 1865
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful, antique Victorian period era Neo Gothic Triptych Holy Altar in solid oak and acquired from a church that was established in 1865. Measures impressive 24' tall by 11' by 4...
Oak
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H 47 in W 14 in D 13 in
Late 19TH Century Cast Iron Lamp Post Base heavy decorative floral relief
Located in Buffalo, NY
Late 19TH Century Cast Iron Lamp Post Base heavy decorative floral relief ..Wonderful design,, 4-sided, (MATCHING) one panel removable (access pane...
Iron
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H 90.56 in W 24.41 in D 16.54 in
19thC Gothic Revival Ecclesiastical Chapel Antique Architectural Prie Dieu Niche
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A wonderful Victorian mahogany carved parcel-gilt Gothic Revival Church canopy accompanied by a matching parcel-gilt pier / pedestal table on a turned column with a shaped marble top...
Marble
19th Century French Neo Gothic Carved Giltwood Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful gilt-wood ornament in Neo Gothic style, France, circa 1850. Weathered. Measurement here below includes the wooden base.
Wood
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H 6.11 in W 7.09 in D 1.78 in
18th Century Pair of Carved Marble Gothic Decorative Architectural Tablets
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Pair of 18th century carved marble tablets with organic drapes and roundels with a nod to the gothic revival period, previously part of larger architectu...
Marble
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H 1.97 in W 77.96 in D 3.15 in
18th Century Carved Marble Gothic Decorative Architectural Edging Egg & Dart
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Two large sections of 18th century carved marble edging with a typical egg and dart motif with a nod to the gothic revival, previously part of larger architectural feature, possibly ...
Marble
Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Carved Oak Staircase
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Former stairway to a pulpit. Gothic Revival, around 1890. Solidly made of oak wood. Railing with carving in the form of blind tracery (two-lane tracery windows) alternating wit...
Oak
19th Century Wooden Painted Gothic Architectural Altar
Located in Essex, MA
American painted Gothic Revival Altar. Carved and painted Gothic Architectural Treasure. Removed from A New Hampshire Church. Breaks down and screws together as shown in photos. Simple reconnecting. Re-use for a Strawberry Hill...
Wood