Gothic Revival Mounted Objects
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.
Early 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Mounted Objects
Wood, Oak
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Mounted Objects
Wood, Pine
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Mounted Objects
Other
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Mounted Objects
Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Mounted Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Mounted Objects
Oak
1930s Italian Vintage Gothic Revival Mounted Objects
Wood
1950s Vintage Gothic Revival Mounted Objects
Metal, Brass
1840s American Antique Gothic Revival Mounted Objects
Brass, Iron, Wire
Mid-18th Century Philippine Antique Gothic Revival Mounted Objects
Wood
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Mounted Objects
Bronze
16th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Mounted Objects
Oak
19th Century Mexican Antique Gothic Revival Mounted Objects
Metal
18th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Mounted Objects
Oak
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Mounted Objects
Giltwood
19th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Revival Mounted Objects
Wood
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Mounted Objects
Wood
1920s German Vintage Gothic Revival Mounted Objects
Fruitwood
19th Century Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Mounted Objects
Brass
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Mounted Objects
Metal
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Mounted Objects
Onyx, Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Mounted Objects
Wood
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Mounted Objects
Bronze, Iron
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Mounted Objects
Bronze
Early 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Mounted Objects
Metal, Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Mounted Objects
Alabaster, Marble
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Mounted Objects
Wood, Oak
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Mounted Objects
Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Mounted Objects
Bronze, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Mounted Objects
Iron