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
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
Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Window Panels Wall Arts - a Pair
Located in Pomona, CA
This is a pair of Chinese antique Open Carved interior wooden Window Screen Panels. It features beautiful open carved Chinese traditional folk art design on it and some detailed deco...
Wood
$523,518 / set
H 114.5 in W 35.5 in D 5 in
19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall
Located in London, GB
The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti. A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commi...
Wood, Pine
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
Early 19th Century Italian Panel in Carved Walnut and Oak
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th Century Italian Panel in Carved Walnut and Oak. Beautiful architectural element would make a great head board for a king-sized bed or top for a unique console table.
Walnut, Oak
$45,245
H 107.49 in W 194.1 in D 74.81 in
Neo-Gothic Oak Pulpit, Hand-Carved with Monsters, Belgium, 1880
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pulpit in oak with double flight of stairs richly carved with monsters.
Oak
$88,772
H 141.74 in W 247.25 in D 154.73 in
Antique Carved Oak Wood Paneled Room, Napoleon III Style, France, 1880
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This beautiful carved oak wood paneled room was made in the 19th century. Designed originally for a hexagonal room, with a boudoir, it is composed of six carved wall panels. Three panels have window openings, two are fitted with doors, and the last panel has a large overmantel mirror . The harmony of these elements is ensured by a bucolic decoration of grapes and hunting and fishing trophies...
Wood, Oak
$1,438Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 102 in W 17 in D 3.5 in
Set of Two Large French 19th Century Curved Hand Carved Walnut Panels
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Set of two large French 19th century curved hand carved walnut panels.
Walnut
Pair of Neo-Gothic Church Pulpit Staircases in Carved Oak
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This pair of oak spiral staircases is a fascinating example of 19th-century Neo-Gothic cabinetmaking, likely originally designed to lead to a pulpit or a church gallery, combining a ...
Oak
Vintage Boho Carved Wooden Panels - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Imbue your space with the rich narratives of global artistry and natural texture with this captivating pair of Vintage Boho Carved Wooden Panels. Each panel is a unique masterpiece, ...
Wood
French Carved Oak Gothic Style Overdoor, Circa 1910
Located in Dallas, TX
These Gothic-style carvings of this French overdoor are quite masterful, most noticeably the depth, such as the fleur de lys with arcading and trefoils behind it. This hand-carved pa...
Wood, Oak
$9,500
H 90.16 in W 100.01 in D 3.15 in
Qing Dynasty Four Panel Screen, Hand-Crafted Wood, China, Circa 1850
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A testement to Qing Dynasty craftsmanship this folding panel features wonderful lattice windows. The panel still features its original hinges that allows for many ways to position th...
Wood
$2,651
H 33.86 in W 11.42 in D 1.38 in
EXQUISITE 17TH CENTURY HAND CARVED POLYCHROME PAINTED & GOLD GiLT WALL PANEL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite 17th Century Circa 1680 hand carved and Polychrome painted, gold gilt wall panel A very good...
Pine
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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