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. The style is characterized by such decorative flourishes as pointed arches, floral details, finials, heraldic motifs and linenfold carving. The movement was rooted in religious and social conservatism. Its 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 castle or cathedral that inspired it, a Gothic Revival chair makes 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 might make a statement that your home is indeed your castle.
$1,800 / set
Pair of Plaster Gothic Crocketed Finials
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of cast plaster Gothic finials exudes the elegance and intricacy of Gothic architectural design. Each finial is adorned with floral form crockets, meticulously crafted to r...
Plaster
Great Quality Carved & Superb Condition Wooden Corpus Christi on Crucifix, 1800s
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique crucifix with stunning hand carved details and an amazing patina. This remarkable and good size crucifix with a sculpture of a suffering Christ on the cross is another one...
Fruitwood, Oak
French Gothic Style Wrought Iron Giant Key Locksmith Trade Sign
Located in Stamford, CT
French wrought iron black painted locksmith trade sign in the form of a large and elaborate key. The trefoil top filled with interlocking Gothic style quatrefoils (like four leaf clovers), with a ladder in the center joining them and a cut metal crest...
Wrought Iron
Gothic Architectural fragment abstract sculpture
Located in Vosselaar, BE
We mounted this Gothic architectural fragment on a custom iron stand. In this new context it becomes a sculpture with a almost abstract f...
Sandstone
Set of 9 Encaustic Tiles Attr. Malkin, Edge & Co
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of nine encaustic tiles attributed to Malkin, Edge & Co. Dating from the late 19th / early 20th century, this reclaimed set of encaustic tiles are of a neo-medieval style....
Clay
W. Godwin Gothic Style Encaustic Tile c.1865
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A 19th century Gothic style glazed encaustic tile by Godwin of Lugwardine; one of 8 similar we have available. Dating to circa 1865, this antique tile is inspired by earlier Gothic ...
Clay
A Set Of Four Reclaimed Encaustic Floral Quatrefoil Tiles
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of four reclaimed encaustic floral quatrefoil tiles. These vibrant neo-medieval style tiles come together to create a quatrefoil design housing a vivid black and blue fleur-de...
Clay
A Set Of Four Reclaimed Encaustic Floral Quatrefoil Tiles
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of four reclaimed encaustic floral quatrefoil tiles. These vibrant neo-medieval style tiles come together to create a quatrefoil design housing a vivid black and blue fleur-de...
Clay
A Set of Sixteen Reclaimed Encaustic W.Godwin Tiles
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of sixteen reclaimed encaustic W.Godwin tiles. Dating from the mid 19th century, these reclaimed encaustic tiles were produced in Lugwardine, Herefordshire. They are of a neo-...
Clay
A Set of Sixteen Reclaimed Encaustic W.Godwin Tiles
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of sixteen reclaimed encaustic W.Godwin tiles. Dating from the mid 19th century, these reclaimed encaustic tiles were produced in Lugwardine, Herefordshire. They are of a neo-...
Clay
A Set of Sixteen Reclaimed Encaustic W.Godwin Floral Tiles
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of sixteen reclaimed encaustic W.Godwin floral tiles. Dating from the mid 19th century, these reclaimed encaustic tiles were prodcued in Lugwardine, Herefordshire. They are of...
Clay
Set of 9 Encaustic Tiles Attr. Malkin, Edge & Co
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of nine encaustic tiles attributed to Malkin, Edge & Co. Dating from the late 19th / early 20th century, this reclaimed set of encaustic tiles are of a neo-medieval style....
Clay
Set of 9 Encaustic Tiles Attr. Malkin, Edge & Co
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of nine encaustic tiles attributed to Malkin, Edge & Co. Dating from the late 19th / early 20th century, this reclaimed set of encaustic tiles are of a neo-medieval style. Mad...
Clay
Set of 9 Encaustic Tiles With Quatrefoil Design
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of nine encaustic tiles with quatrefoil design. Dating from the 19th century, this reclaimed set of encaustic tiles are of a gothic style. Made in buff, brown and red colours,...
Clay
Set of 9 Encaustic Tiles by W. Maw & Co
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of nine encaustic tiles by W. Maw & Co Benthall Works, Broseley. Dating from the mid 19th century, this reclaimed set of encaustic tiles are of a neo-medieval style. Made ...
Clay
Set of 9 Encaustic Tiles by W. Maw & Co
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of nine encaustic tiles by W. Maw & Co Benthall Works, Broseley. Dating from the mid 19th century, this reclaimed set of encaustic tiles are of a neo-medieval style. Made in b...
Clay
A Set Of Four Reclaimed Encaustic Floral Quatrefoil Tiles
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of four reclaimed encaustic floral quatrefoil tiles. These vibrant neo-medieval style tiles come together to create a quatrefoil design housing a vivid black and blue fleur-de...
Clay
W. Godwin Tudor Revival 5-inch Encaustic Tile
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A Tudor revival glazed encaustic 5-inch tile by Godwin of Lugwardine; one of 8 similar we have available. Dating to circa 1865, this antique tile is inspired by earlier Gothic and T...
Clay
$9,004
H 65.5 in W 21.5 in D 20 in
Antique Lifesize Crowned Mother Mary and Child Jesus Gothic Revival Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Hand carved wood antique statue of Mother Mary wearing a Gothic crown. This original and all hand carved sculpture of the mother of all mothers is anothe...
Wood
$1,200
H 16.73 in W 6.69 in D 1.97 in
18th C. Japanese Temple Architectural Fragment Figural / Wabi-Sabi Zen Sculpture
Located in 足利市, JP
An arresting 18th-century mid-Edo-period Japanese architectural carving salvaged from a historic Buddhist temple. Originally crafted as an exterior gable finial ornament (Gegyo-hire...
Wood, Hardwood
Vintage Persian Ceramic Hunting scene Wall Hanging Tile Set
Located in Delray Beach, FL
beautiful vintage hand painted and glazed ceramic two tiles set ,professionally mounted on wood backing , featuring hunting scene with Horse ...
Ceramic, Wood
Giant Wasp Wrought Iron & Mosaic Wall Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A vintage wrought iron wasp sculpture with colorful glass mosaic inlay. Tiffany style iridescent glass eyes. Wings layered with clear and iridescent glass tiles. Wall sculpture measu...
Steel
17th Century Spanish Wooden Crucifix Figure Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
17th century Spanish wooden crucifix figure sculpture.
Wood
18th Century Hand Carved Life Size Corpus Christi Skull
Located in London, GB
18th Century Hand Carved Life Size Corpus Christi Skull A rare Lifesize religious artifact of which we have never seen the like. Carved from pine wood with hand painted detail. This...
Pine
Mid-Century Brass Crucifix
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM brass crucifix with Jesus on the cross, circa 1970s. Nice weight and detail. #3854
Brass
17th Century Carved Figure of a Saint
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Mid 17th century Northern European carved figure of a saint. This striking statue depicts a saint who is dressed in robes, whilst holding his hand over his heart. This figure is freestanding and is stood within a leaning position which makes him stand out. It has been beautifully carved from oak and has remnants of its original paintwork. Likely to have stood within a church for many years and would have been removed due to renovation reasons. This historical figure...
Oak, Paint
Stunning Pair of Vintage Pineapple Shaped Finial Sculptures
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Timeless pineapple motife cast cement finials or acorns having marvelous aged and verdigris patina. The imperfections where some of the cement has chipp...
Cement
Orientalist Pair of Polychromed Plaster Arabesque Figures
Located in Houston, TX
Orientalist pair of polychromed plaster arabesque figures. Finely detailed pair of Orientalist polychromed plaster Arabesque or Moorish figures. Thi...
Plaster
$3,134
H 25 in W 12.5 in D 8.5 in
Antique 18th Century Gilt Gothic Art Carved Wood Angel Sculpture Candlestick
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and sizeable Church altar candelabra in the form of a winged Angel. This hand-carved Church altar piece is carved out of wood and the gilt finishing gives this piece it's ...
Wood
Scandinavian Armor, C. 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A beautiful decorative unique piece. An old Scandinavian Armor in metal, can either be hung on the wall or placed on a pidestall for decoration. Wear consistent with age and use.
Iron
French Medieval Gothic Hand Forged Iron Village Cross
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique hand forged iron cross that once stood in the centre of a Provençal village. France, circa 1450-1550. Weathered. Measurement is with the wooden base.
Iron
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H 45 in W 33 in D 4 in
Stunning Large Oak Corpus Christi on Crucifix w. Symbols of the Four Evangelists
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique large crucifix with stunning quality, hand carved details and an amazing patina. This remarkable and large sculpture of a suffering Chr...
Oak
German Memento Mori Carved Skull
Located in Newark, England
Antique 18th century fruitwood carved Memento Mori Skull. The skull of petrified display powerfully carved in the form of a human skull consisting of the cranium, upper and lower jaws, the cadaverous face with deliberate missing tooth in brown wash patination throughout. Stood upon a small marble base with the skull attaching via a dowel fitting. The Skull probably from German origin. Notes From approximately the sixteenth century, skulls were commonly used to remember death as they symbolise the transience of human life. Memento Mori literal Latin translation means remember that you [have to] die. The concept has its roots in the philosophers of classical antiquity, and appeared in funeral art and architecture of the medieval period. Memento Mori jewellery...
Marble
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H 31.5 in W 6.3 in D 4.53 in
15th / 17th Century French Weathered Oak Architectural Ornament / Mermaid Figure
Located in Buisson, FR
A very rare and beautiful early oak mermaid figure that probably once adorned a French half timbered house. France, circa 1450-1650. Weathered and small losses. Measurement her...
Oak
Small French 19th Century Hand Forged Iron Key-Makers Shop-Sign
Located in Buisson, FR
Very nice small key makers shop-sign in neo-Gothic style. Beautiful and very detailed work, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered. Measurement is with the base.
Iron
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H 27.1 in W 13 in D 3.15 in
19th Century Great Quality Bronze Wall Crucifix Attributed to F. Barbedienne
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and important bronze crucifix, possibly by French ‘fondeur’ Barbedienne. Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892) does not need any further introduction, but that he also made top qu...
Bronze
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H 22.5 in W 12 in D 2.7 in
Great Quality Carved & Superb Condition Wooden Corpus Christi on Crucifix, 1800s
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique crucifix with stunning hand carved details and an amazing patina. This remarkable and sizeable sculpture of a suffering Christ on the cross is different to almost all others...
Wrought Iron
15th Century Architectural Fragment Keystone
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A French sandstone architectural fragment. Dating from the Gothic period this keystone probably supported bowed arches or domes placed upon a column. The sobre geometrical design acc...
Sandstone
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H 69.7 in W 43.2 in D 10.2 in
Museum Quality Carved and Superb Condition Wooden Corpus of Christ on Crucifix
Located in Lisse, NL
Large antique crucifix with stunning hand carved details and an amazing patina. This remarkable and large corpus of a deceased Christ on the cr...
Wood, Oak
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H 35.5 in W 15.2 in D 4.25 in
Museum Quality Carved and Superb Condition Boxwood Corpus of Christ on Crucifix
Located in Lisse, NL
Large antique crucifix with stunning hand carved details and an amazing patina. This remarkable and sizeable corpus of a deceased Christ on t...
Boxwood, Teak
Large French Medieval Gothic Carved Oak Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Fabulous and original period piece. Great oak Gothic fragment, France, circa 1450. Weathered. Measurement is with the iron base.
Oak
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H 27 in W 25.25 in D 11.5 in
Italian 18th Century Gilded Wood Fragment on Stand with Intricate Carvings
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century Italian fragment on stand. This Italian fragment from the late 18th century is gilded over gesso and wood with great intricate carving details throughout reminiscent ...
Metal