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
Gothic Revival Olive Wood With Banded Agate Cabochons Jewellery Casket Box Circa
Located in Norwich, GB
A late Victorian Gothic Revival olivewood and banded agate jewellery box with brass mounts. Circa 1880. Veneered in highly figured olivewood, the brass decoration is enriched with i...
Agate, Brass
Erhard & Sohne Gothic Revival Bronze Gold & Silver Plate 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
$6,751Sale Price|20% Off
Bronze Jewelry Chest In Neo-gothic Style From The Napoleon III Period
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with a large jewellry chest crafted in bronze with medal patina in the neo-gothic style and hailing from the Napoleon II period. It boasts practical dimensions (34cm x 35cm) and intricate ornamentation. Its entrance is concealed by a mechanism, rendering it invisible. The chest's decoration features figures, columns, friezes, and repeating motifs reminiscent of techniques employed during the era of Violet le Duc...
Metal, Bronze
Striking Edwardian Medieval Revival Silver Jewelry Box, 1905
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1905 by J. T. Wordsworth & Co. this striking Edwardian antique sterling silver jewellery box is of a rectangular casket form with a hinged lid. The bo...
Sterling Silver
Antique Figured Coromandel Jewellery Casket by Toulmin & Gale 19th Century
By Toulmin & Gale
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent antique brass bound Victorian Gothic Revival coromandel jewellery casket by the internationally renowned retailer Toulmin & Gale, London, circa 1860 in date. T...
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
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
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
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
$1,902Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Gothic Revival 19th Century Mahogany Despatch Box Pugin
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
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
$1,329
H 4.34 in W 0.99 in D 5.12 in
Antique Ladies Vanity Box, Italian, Olive Wood, Keepsake, Jewellery, Sorrento
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ladies vanity box. An Italian, olive wood keepsake or jewellery box, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Unusual form with a fascinating hidden lock mechanism Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order Select olive wood stocks present fine grain interest Mellow caramel hues add to the appeal Presents as an appealing example of Sorrento ware...
Olive
19th Century Rosewood Dressing/Jewellery Box
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Rosewood Dressing table box with Mother of pearl car-touché to the centre of the lid, the lid does have age related shrinkage. To the inside of the lid it has a blue velvet...
Rosewood
Renaissance Revival Damacened and Bronze Casket
Located in Essex, MA
With a domed hinged lid and bail handle over a conforming case decorated overall with figures in Renaissance dress. Bun feet. Provenance; David and P...
Bronze
Viennese Enamel Silver Jewelry Box
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This jewelry box is built similar to a Roman/Greek Pantheon with 17 Silver bordered hand painted enamel panels. The panels are embellished with romantic pastoral couple scenes and po...
Silver
$2,300
H 4.7 in W 7.4 in D 4.3 in
Jugendstil Brass Jewelry Casket with Velvet Lining by Erhard & Söhne, Germany
Located in North Miami, FL
1900s Jugendstil golden and silver brass jewelry casket with blue velvet-lined interior by Erhard & Söhne, Germany By: Erhard & Söhne Material: brass, copper, metal, velvet, zinc Te...
Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc
19th Century French onyx + ormolu jewellery casket.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality French 19th Century onyx, ormolu mounted jewellery casket, having Pietra dura floral plaques to each corner, set into classically shaped gilded ormolu mounts. Ba...
Onyx, Ormolu
Jewelry box Napoleon III
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Jewelry box Napoleon III Materials gilt bronze and ceramics Origin France Circa 1880 No Restorations Excellent condition Materials gilt bronze and ceramics ALL CERAMIC PLATES ARE PER...
Bronze
$1,051
H 4.34 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
Antique French Silvered & Gilt Jewellery Casket Box AB Paris 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Antique silvered and gilt on copper French jewellery casket, signed AB Paris and Circa 1880 in date. Of rectangular form this wonderful casket is of very high quality and features the lid and sides decorated with relief cast scenic panels...
Copper
$390
H 7.1 in W 12.4 in D 6.3 in
Antique Flame Mahogany Empire Tea Caddy Wooden Casket Box 19th century
Located in Sweden, SE
Rectangular shape mahogany veneered casket made in first half of 19th century presumably in Europe. High quality work of applied arts in Neoclassical (Biedermeier) style. The fork of...
Wood, Mahogany
$1,523
H 4.93 in W 11.82 in D 6.7 in
Marvelous 19th Century French Antique Jewelry Box Napoleon III in Burl Wood
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Marvelous Napoleon III 19th century antique Jewelry box in Burl wood from France. Impressive wood grain with slight curved edge on t...
Wood, Burl
Antique Bronze Box from Belgium Gothic Style
Located in Miami, FL
Gothic Style, very detailed crafted antique bronze box. Marked underneath, made in Belgium. In original good condition. A-444-335
Bronze
1900 Rosewood Box Art Nouveau by Erhard & Soehne
Located in Marseille, FR
Box rosewood and brass inlay cover Art Nouveau by Erhard and Soehne, circa 1900.
Copper
Brass Mounted Coromandel Wood Tea Caddy with Satinwood Interior
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Brass decorated coromandel wood tea caddy with a satinwood lined lid enclosing a pair of removable satinwood tea boxes with domed hinged lids, each with an engraved brass shield, one...
Brass
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
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H 13 in W 12 in D 7.25 in
Antique French Gothic Revival Medieval Gilt Bronze Dore Reliquary Jewelry Box
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique French Gothic Revival/Medieval gilt bronze jewelry casket, with prorcelain panels, circa 1870. An identical jewelry casket sold on 1stdibs reference number LU155624346...
Bronze
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 3.2 in W 6.6 in D 4.1 in
Stunning Gothic Revival Silvered Bronze Jewelry Box with Church Window Panels
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique, superb workmanship, silvered bronze Gothic box with quatrefoils in church window-like panels. Over the years we have sold a number of rare and unique boxes, but never a G...
Bronze
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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 7.5 in W 12.2 in D 7.5 in
Rare Antique Collection of 4 Four Stunning Mid 1800s Folk Art / Tramp Art Boxes
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful designs and great condition set of tramp-art boxes. If you are a collector of tramp art or if you are looking for a unique way to decorate a part of your room then this ...
Brass, Bronze
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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