Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
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.
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Steel
1850s Austrian Antique Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century German Antique Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Bronze
1980s Italian Vintage Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Silver
Early 1800s British Antique Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Metal, Bronze
Mid-19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Marble, Belgian Black Marble
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Metal
1980s Italian Vintage Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Silver
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Enamel, Ormolu
20th Century Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Plastic
1970s Japanese Vintage Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Steel, Cut Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Plastic
20th Century French Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze
2010s Italian Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Gold Leaf
1970s English Vintage Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Chrome, Bronze, Steel
Mid-20th Century European Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Glass, Bakelite
1970s Spanish Vintage Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Gold
1970s English Vintage Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Bronze, Steel, Chrome
1970s Japanese Vintage Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Steel, Cut Steel
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Glass, Oak
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Silver Plate
1980s Italian Vintage Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Silver