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.
Stunning Late 1800s Gothic Revival Walnut & Brass Tea Caddy Box W. Great Patina
Located in Lisse, NL
A very pleasing, late 19th century, double compartment tea caddy. This marvellous and rare tea caddy is in very good condition and the burl walnut has a truly warm, deep and rich pa...
Bronze, Brass
English Gothic Revival Style Oak Letter Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Gothic Revival-style (1st Quarter 20th Century) oak letter box with tracery carved sides and top
Oak
$2,919Sale Price|40% Off
Gothic Revival 1840 Carved Wood Huge Wine Cooler Planter Lion Hairy Paw Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare oversized Gothic Revival circa 1840 Victorian wine cooler or planter A very nice decorative and well made piece, the Lio...
Wood
Antique Gothic Revival Style Lidded Tobacco Pot 19th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique Gothic Revival Lidded Tobacco Pot 19th Century. This is a wonderful and very decorative antique tobacco pot or lidded pot, made in the late 19th century in a very distinct g...
Pottery
Antique Two Tiered Jewelry Casket or Box with Inaid Stones & Porcelain Panels
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique and elaborate wooden jewelry casket or box is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Austria in approximately 1880 in a Gothic Revival style. The box has two tiers ...
Stone
$1,941Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Gothic Revival 19th Century Mahogany Despatch Box Pugin
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique Gothic revival 19th Century mahogany despatch box. Possibly built to the Pugin design and one of those issued to an MP at the Houses of parliament...
Wood
Rare Antique English Hand Carved Burr Walnut Monogrammed Box, Satin-Lined
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
A very Fine Antique English Hand Carved solid highly figured walnut hinged box with unusual "one-off" carved in relief monogram. This box is satin-lined and tufted likely to be used...
Satin, Walnut
$3,600 / set
H 16.5 in W 25 in D 22 in
Handcrafted Enzo Zago Terracotta Planters, Baroque Revival, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
A large pair of curvy bulbous earthenware planter pots with large S curve scrolled decorative handles. These urns were handcrafted in Tuscany, Italy signed by Enzo Zago...
Earthenware
Continental Patinated Bronze Jardiniere with Lions Heads and Paw Feet
Located in Milford, NH
A fine patinated bronze scalloped base bronze jardiniere with lions head ring handles on each side, supported by three paw feet. Continental, dating to the 19th century, in very good...
Bronze
$1,308
H 3.12 in W 7 in D 3.75 in
Rare Bronze Sculptural Casket / Box Panels with Historical Roman Empire Scenes
Located in Lisse, NL
Good quality antique box with Roman scenes on all four sides and on top. If you are a collector or enthousiast of anything to do with emperial Rome then this rare, meaningful and hi...
Bronze
$5,800
H 8 in W 9.25 in D 6 in
English Burl Walnut & Figural Cherub Wedgewood Letter Box with Mounts, C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
English Burl walnut and figural cherub wedge-wood hinged letter box with compartmentalized fitted interior, locking mechanism with key, decorative circular rope motif, and original e...
Brass
19th Century Majolica Palissy Tobacco Jar Thomas Sergent
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica Palissy tobacco jar attributed to Thomas Sergent, circa 1880 unsigned. Naturalistic movement of the end of 19th century. The jar have the shape of a trunk with a bir...
Majolica, Ceramic, Faience
Outstanding Large 19th Century Bronze & Porcelain Jewelry Casket Box
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Outstanding Large 19th Century Bronze & Porcelain Jewelry Casket Box Dimensions : 14" Tall X 16" Wide X 11" Deep This gorgeous Antique jewelry ...
Ormolu
French Carved Snuff Box, Mid-19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The elaborately carved snuff box with a scene of two mermaids on the cover and deeply carved shell on the reverse.
Boxwood
Iron strong box or safe. 19th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Safe box. Iron. XIX century. Rectangular safe made of iron, with a rectangular base, two handles on the sides and classicist-influenced molding decorations on the fronts and top. It...
Other, Iron
Renaissance Revival Style Bronze Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A renaissance revival style solid bronze box of the highest quality. The deep blue velvet interior has a ring holder. The interior depth is two and a half inches. No key. Austria, ci...
Bronze
Antique Large Crystal Box or Casket with Footed Bronze Mounting
Located in Toronto, ON
This antique large crystal and bronze box makes a statement in any space. A very contemporary design for the early 1900s production, this piece transitions from modern to Classic int...
Crystal, Bronze
$2,224
H 3.08 in W 6.07 in D 3.75 in
Erhard & Sohne Bronze Gold & Silver Plate Jewelry Box / Casket, Germany, c 1900
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and highly ornate Gothic Revival Medieval Renaissance silver and gold plated bronze casket or jewelry box made by Erhard and Sohne in Germany c. 1900. The box is a magn...
Bronze, Steel
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Box With Satinwood Inlay
Located in Stamford, CT
English Regency mahogany box with satinwood inlay. The four corners of the top are inlaid with lovely triangular scalloped decoration. All the border molding are also satinwood inlay...
Mahogany, Satinwood
Cartier Gothic Revival Wood and Sterling Box
By Cartier
Located in Toledo, OH
Unique wooden table box by Cartier with sterling silver hand hammered details and a lovely original patina in the Gothic Revival style. Stamped "Cartier Sterling 64-54 Handmade" on t...
Sterling Silver
c. 1860-80 Gothic Revival Carved Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860-80 Gothic Revival carved box, English or European. Lindenwood carved with diamond lattice panels, the top with a flower head. Leather ...
Wood
English Gothic Revival Document Box, c.1860-80
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
English Gothic Revival Document Box, c.1860-80. Carved oak with repetitive florets & bosses. Signed hinges: "Hodges Lock Lock Joint". 11.75" x 6 3/8" x 5.75" h. Whitehall Antiques ...
Wood
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H 18.75 in W 7.5 in D 6.5 in
Antique Gothic Revival Quarter Sawn Oak Drop Box with Brass Trim 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Gothic Revival Quarter Sawn Oak Drop Box with Brass Trim and Fleur de Lis Crest, 19thC Measures - 18.75"h x 7.5"w x 6.5"d
Oak
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H 20.75 in W 20.5 in D 13 in
Pressed Raised Brass Pub/Tavern Scene Firewood Kindling Storage Box on Stand
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Here is a decorative and functional pressed brass lift lid box with a zinc liner and an added handmade iron base. The top and front have impressed scenes depicting a group who appear...
Brass, Iron
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H 5.32 in W 12.41 in D 8.67 in
Rare Antique French 19th Century Gothic Revival Neo-Gothic Jewelry Box Church
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Exquisite & rare ! This French 19th century Gothic Revival Jewelry box in carved walnut. Amazing craftsmanship and richly decorated with Gothic style carvings on all sides. Each ...
Velvet, Walnut
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H 6.75 in W 8.5 in D 4.6 in
Antique Gothic Revival Coromandel Stationery Letter Box Toulmin Gale London 1865
By Toulmin & Gale
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Gothic Revival Coromandel (Calamander) domed top stationery box, Toulmin & Gale, London, circa 1865. The box made from the exotic hardwood known as Coromandel, from S...
Brass
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H 2.5 in W 6.5 in D 3.75 in
1900s Gothic Revival Embossed Copper & Inlaid Stones Wooden Box, Marked & Dated
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind and all hand-crafted antique Gothic box. If you are looking for a stylish and truly decorative, antique box to grace your table, dresser or display cabinet then this...
Copper
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H 5.75 in W 5.75 in D 10.5 in
Antique Carved Oak 19th Century Gothic Revival Reticulated Letter Post Box
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian / Gothic Revival oak post box with slots labeled Answered and Unanswered leading to two red velvet lined compartments, encased with heavy carvings and pierced flora...
Velvet, Oak
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H 23 in W 32.5 in D 12 in
19th Century French Carved Oak Gothic Style Paneled Coffer Chest Coffre
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Small French gothic coffer from France the panels with highly-carved gothic arch / tracery details, the hinged top opening to allow storage.
Oak
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H 7.49 in W 8.27 in D 5.52 in
Antique Gothic Revival Brass Inset Malachite Coromandel Casket, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique Victorian Gothic Revival coromandel stationery box casket, circa 1840 in date. Elaborately decorated with gilt brass mounts and an attractive malachite...
Malachite, Brass
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H 22 in W 48 in D 20 in
Antique RJ Horner Style Figural & Scenic Deeply Carved Oak Cassone, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique cassone in the manner of R.J. Horner offers oak construction with German cityscape, landscape and foliate elements carved in top and sides w...
Metal