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 Flemish hand carved panel in solid oak, ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1850 / panel / oak / Neo-Gothic / Antique Highly decorative 19th century Flemish panel with hand carved Neo-Gothic decorations in oak. The panel consist of four rectangle ...
Oak
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
Large carved Portugees Neo-Gothic oak wall panel, 1850s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Portugal / 1850 / wall panels / oak / Neo-gothic A large Antique oak panel, carved on both sides, hand crafted in Portugal. Dating around 1850, this oak panel displays exceptional h...
Oak
$8,950 / set
H 10 in W 92.5 in D 1.5 in
Outstanding Set of 3 16th Century Spanish Ceiling Panels, Beams
Located in Round Top, TX
An outstanding and exceptional set of 3 16th century ceiling panels - beams from Barcelona. Hand hewn solid wood panels beautifully painted. Fabulous architectural elements to incorp...
Wood
$5,832 / set
H 31.5 in W 81.5 in D 1.66 in
Pair of Large Gio Ponti Cherrywood Boiserie Panels from Hotel Royal, Naples 1955
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of unique Gio Ponti wood panels from the furniture of the Hotel Royal in Naples, 1955. Manufactured by Giordano Chiesa by Dassi. cherrywood thick edge with owl's beak these pi...
Cherry
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
$796Sale Price / set|33% Off
H 109 in W 16 in D 4.5 in
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
$2,964 / 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
$1,500
H 2 in W 10.5 in D 1.5 in
19th c. Chicago Stock Exchange Building Molding Fragment Architectural Element
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and important hand painted plaster decorative molding fragment, by Louis H. Sullivan (American, 1856-1924), from the interior of the Chicago Stock Exchange, circa 1893-1894. ...
Plaster, Paint
Antique Asian Architectural Relief Carved Stone Frieze Panel
Located in Forney, TX
An exceptional architectural high relief hand carved stone band of running scroll decoration frieze panel, with beautiful scrollwork, representing wind or water, and mythological creature, perhaps a dragon or grotesque griffin. The characters in the center may be Asian hieroglyphs (Japanese kanji). The top side has a dovetail joinery cutout from where it would have attached and fit into place before cementing it in place. 19th century or earlier. This antique architectural salvage building element is a beautiful and artful display of history, and a quick way to add texture, character, rustic charm and interest. Will make a wonderful decorative object within your home or office. Provenance: Personal property of Genshiro Kawamoto. A Japanese real estate billionaire and avid art collector who owned numerous multi-million dollar properties in Hawaii and was building one of the most expensive homes in Hawaii prior to his tax evasion arrest, followed by prison sentence in Japan. He had bought multiple properties to convert into museums in order to display his personal decorative arts collection, but due to his legal and financial problems, his items were all auctioned...
Stone
Large Antique Oak Wall Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A single large antique oak wall panel salvaged from a British church. It dates from the early 1900s during the Victorian era and features solid oak construction with a rich warm wood...
Wood, Oak
Pair of 19th Century Italian Carved Wooden Painted Panels
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of Italian carved wooden painted panels dating to the 19th century. Handcrafted, each panel is carved with repeating foliage and flower designs finished with original paint. ...
Pine, Wood
16th Century oak carved Gothic Panel, Belgium
Located in Meulebeke, BE
16th century / Belgium / Letter Panel / Oak / Gothic A finely carved Gothic oak panel from 16th-century France. This architectural fragment features graceful vertical fluting framed...
Oak
$500,000
H 144 in W 228 in D 199 in
Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865
Located in New Orleans, LA
A complete boiseries from the French country estate: "Chateau de Quatres Barbes." The antique 19th century French Louis XVI style grand oak paneled salon room...
Marble
Set of Nine Antique Victorian Hand-Carved Oak Panels
Located in Suffolk, GB
A fine and complete set of nine matching hand-carved antique oak panels dating from the late Victorian period. Each panel is beautifully worked in solid English oak, carved in deep r...
Oak
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H 13.75 in W 13.75 in D 0.5 in
Mid Century Wooden Tiles, Hand Painted Checkerboard Design, Gold Accents, Italy
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Beautiful hand painted wooden tiles with checkerboard pattern, 14 tiles in total, 2 red, 6 black and 6 gold. Great as a wall installation or a small space paneling, made in Italy.
Wood, Paint
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H 38.5 in W 71 in D 3 in
A W N Pugin, attributed, Four Pieces of Gothic Revival Oak Linen Fold Paneling
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in London, GB
A W N Pugin, attributed, four pieces of Gothic Revival oak Linen fold paneling. C1850 Measurements: Panel 1 - H - 38.5 inches, W - 71 inches, D - 3 inc...
Oak
Pair of Late 19th Century Carved Mahogany Gargoyle Panels
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of late 19th Century, relief carved, mahogany panels emanating from a gargoyle head.
Mahogany
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H 51 in W 115 in D 3.5 in
Panelling from The Supreme High Court, opposite The Houses Of Parliament. London
Located in London, GB
Highly important carved oak panelling, (two available see other listing) from The Supreme High Court in London. England. Originally The Middlesex Gu...
Oak
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H 51 in W 115 in D 3.5 in
Panelling from The Supreme High Court, opposite The Houses Of Parliament. London
Located in London, GB
Highly important carved oak panelling, (two available see other listing) from The Supreme High Court in London. England. Originally The Middlesex Gu...
Oak
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H 35 in W 61.5 in D 2.5 in
Panelling from The Supreme High Court, London opposite The Houses Of Parliament
Located in London, GB
A single 5' wide piece of panelling from court room three and carved by H H Richardson. Note : This is the widest piece of panelling to the left. The two to the right have their own listing. Important carved oak panelling, from The Supreme High Court...
Oak
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H 35 in W 35 in D 2.5 in
Panelling from The Supreme High Court, London opposite The Houses Of Parliament
Located in London, GB
Two pieces of carved oak panelling from The Supreme High Court in London. England. Note : This listing is for the two smaller pieces of oak panelli...
Oak