Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
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 Fireplaces and Mantels
Oak
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Oak
1840s French Antique Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Marble
1890s English Antique Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Metal, Steel
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Metal, Iron
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Marble
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Wood, Oak
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Bronze, Metal, Wire
1860s American Antique Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Brass
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Stained Glass, Oak
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Iron, Copper
Mid-19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Iron
Mid-19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Wrought Iron
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Steel
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Limestone
19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Limestone
1880s English Antique Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Oak
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Brass
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Marble
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Iron
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Oak
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Iron
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Iron
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Statuary Marble
Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Late 19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Iron
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Brass, Iron
Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Limestone
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Iron
Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Iron