Gothic Revival Decorative 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.
1850s French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Copper
1830s English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Iron
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
19th Century German Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Iron
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Other
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 1800s British Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze, Metal
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze, Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
Early 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Metal, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze, Brass
Mid-20th Century European Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Wood, Pine
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron, Brass, Enamel
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
18th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze, Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Metal
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze, Wrought Iron, Iron
Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Alabaster
1850s French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Copper
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
20th Century British Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Oak
Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Onyx, Bronze
Late 19th Century German Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
1890s English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Ceramic
1830s English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
1870s French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Marble, Bronze
2010s Philippine Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Iron
Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Mahogany
1980s Italian Vintage Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Silver
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Wood
Early 1900s Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
1830s English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Iron