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.
French Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Mounted Cut Glass Decanter / Scent Bottle
Located in London, GB
An extraordinarily elegant and stately mid-19th century French Gothic Revival cut glass large scent bottle, beautifully preserved with its original mounts. The slim, cylindrical body...
Crystal, Ormolu
$4,498Sale Price|25% Off
GERMAN 1800 Fabulous Perfume Bottle In Red Glass Mount In Gilt .850 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
A German neo-gothic scent bottle in red glass and gilded silver This is a gorgeous antique scent-perfume bottle created in Europe between the 1800 and 1810. The exceptional exotic b...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Crystal Glass Perfume Bottle, vintage Germany 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Elegant Art Deco perfume bottle crafted from clear glass and featuring a beautifully designed matching glass stopper. With its refined lines and timeless silhouette, this piece captu...
Art Glass
Silver Mounted Fish Perfume Bottle, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Silver marked Unger Brothers.
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Art Glass Perfume Bottle with a Pierced Sterling Overlay
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Louisville, KY
You walk into your bedroom, it's 1895. As you approach your well appointed vanity, you see it and smile. How could anyone miss this stunning piece of art in glass and sterling, captu...
Sterling Silver
$142Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 6.5 in W 2.5 in D 2 in
1950 Hollywood Regency Matson Gold Gilt Floral & Glass Perfume Atomizer & Bottle
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Unique pair of mid-century Hollywood Regency Matson vanity bottles Featuring a pair of clear, diamond-patterned cut glass and ornate gilt brass metalwork. The set includes a perfume ...
Metal, Brass
c. 1920s German Art Deco Alexandrite Glass Perfume Bottle
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1920s Alexandrite glass perfume bottle designed by Franz Burkert, Germany. Art Deco. Made by Hessenglaswerk and Kristallglas, Oberursel. Neodymium glass changes purple to blue,...
Glass
ART DECO ANTiQUE STERLING SILVER PERFUME BOTTLE IN ROUND CUT GLASS CRYSTAL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this medium sized Art Deco Antique cut glass Crystal Perfume bottle flask with sterling silver cap A very ...
Sterling Silver
$435
H 4.25 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in
Fine Quality Art Deco Cut Glass Scent Bottle Probably French, Circa 1935
Located in Incline Village, NV
Art Deco reverse pyramid quadrangular shaped fine quality cut glass perfume bottle; the fine multi faceted stopper and dauber are original to the bottle and both the stopper/dauber a...
Cut Glass
$1,530
H 2.5 in W 1.25 in D 0.5 in
18th Century Tortoiseshell and Silver-Mounted Perfume Etui with Glass Bottle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th Century Tortoiseshell and Silver-Mounted Perfume Etui with Glass Bottle England or France, circa 1775–1790 Dimensions: 2.5" H × 1.25" W × 0.5" D A fine late 18th-century torto...
Silver
Antique Brilliant Cut Glass Perfume Bottle with Sterling Silver Top Cap
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Nicely cut glass perfume bottle with Sterling silver top. Marked sterling and hallmarked. In excellent antique condition with minimal wear.
Sterling Silver
Vintage Murano Red & Opalescent Glass Perfume Bottle with Stopper
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite vintage Murano glass perfume bottle features a striking combination of deep ruby red glass framed by clear ribbed layers, creating a captivating optical depth. Its ele...
Glass, Art Glass
$338
H 3.55 in Dm 3.15 in
FINE 1929 ART DECO ANTIQUE STERLING SiLVER PERFUME BOTTLE IN CUT GLASS CRYSTAL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this medium sized 1929 Art Deco Antique cut glass Crystal Perfume bottle flask A very good looking well mad...
Sterling Silver
$899 / set
H 8 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in
Pair of Antique French Clear Crystal Bottle Decanters with Gilt Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique liquor bottle decanters are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1900 and done i...
Crystal
Charles X Carmelite Water Flask with “A La Cathedrale” Decoration
Located in Paris, FR
Crystal decanter with blue and white overlay used for serving Carmelite Water, a floral-based liqueur. The decanter, with its spiraling, pointed stopper is embellished with twisting ...
Crystal, Bronze