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.
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Crystal, Bronze
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Metal, Bronze
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Onyx, Bronze
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Steel
Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Crystal, Bronze
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Silver, Bronze
Late 19th Century German Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Iron, Wrought Iron, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Oak
19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Metal
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Wood, Pine
1880s French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
1880s Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Iron
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Wood
1870s French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Metal
1880s English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass
19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Wood
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Metal, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Metal
1830s English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Mahogany
19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Giltwood
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Other
1880s Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Velvet, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Metal
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Gold Leaf
19th Century Austrian Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass
Early 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Wood, Oak
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Mahogany
1890s French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Glass
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Wood, Walnut
19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Wrought Iron
1850s Austrian Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Silver, Enamel
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Marble
Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Decorative Objects
Brass, Bronze