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.
A Gothic Revival solid brass crumb tray with tigers heads and floral decors
Located in London, GB
A Gothic Revival good quality solid brass crumb tray with a tigers head to each side and a classical floral style and decoration to the interior.
Brass
A Pair of 19th Century Treenwear Gothic Oak Eggcups
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of 19th Century Treenwear Gothic Oak Eggcups A Very attractive hand made pair of Eggcups with fluted bowls and a scalloped base, they are in generally good condition with a...
Oak
19th Century Majolica Palissy Fishs Heads Oyster Plate
Located in Austin, TX
A very rare Palissy oyster plate or platter who represents twelve fish heads shells, circa 1880. Attribution to the School of Paris, a French group of ceramists inspired by Bernard P...
Majolica, Ceramic
$995
H 2.5 in W 24 in D 9.75 in
Antique English Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray with Engraved Weave Decor
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This rectangular silver plated gallery serving tray shows no maker's mark, but originated from England and dating to approximately 1920 and done in an Edwardian style. The tray has a...
Silver Plate
$899
H 0.5 in W 19.75 in D 9.75 in
Antique Anglo-Indian Hand-Crafted Brass Serving Tray with Copper & Silver Decor
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique serving tray is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from India and date to approximately 1920 and done in a period Anglo-Indian...
Silver, Brass, Copper
Vintage Oriental Brass Tray with Floral Decoration 50 cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage Oriental tray, elaborately decorated with embossed floral motifs and featuring ornate handles on both sides; dates from the second half of the 20th century. This tray is in ...
Brass
$720Sale Price|20% Off
H 23 in W 31 in D 1.5 in
19th Century English Tole Lacquer Renaissance Revival Tray
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Lacquer tole parcel-gilt serving tray centered with a couple in Renaissance revival clothing.
Metal
$315Sale Price / set|49% Off
H 1.19 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Pair French, 19th Century Glazed Earthenware Plates
Located in Buisson, FR
Great pair of late 19th century Provencal earthenware plates France, circa 1880-1900 Good but weathered condition.
Earthenware
19th Century Spongeware Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century New England spongeware bowl in excellent condition. This stunning serving or fruit bowl has a wonderful shape and would make a beautiful c...
Stoneware
Pair of 19th Century Sponge-Ware Platters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of sponge-ware platters were acquired from an estate in Pennsylvania and date to the late 1800's. Both platters show rounded edges with applied sponge patterning in classi...
Earthenware
Pair of 19th Century Russian Silver Plates
Located in London, GB
Pair of round antique silver plates by Adolf Sper Russian, 19th Century Larger plate: height 3cm, diameter 34cm Smaller plate: height 3cm, diameter 32cm This fine pair of silver pla...
Silver
19th Century Bread Tray
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English bread tray with wonderful molded design and brown transfer with polychromed and luster hand painted accents in the central decoration.
Pottery
Pair of 19th Century Ridgway Sandwich Plates
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of 19th century handled sandwich plates by Ridgway in the highly collectible "bandana" pattern. The plates have wonderfully detailed molded rims wi...
Ceramic
19th Century Pair of Shaped Dishes
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of 19th century dishes with multicolored transfer decoration depicting a garden with florals and butterflies in vibrant color. Marked "Parterre" stone China.
Ironstone