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.
Royal Worcester Rare Set Porcelain Winged Griffin Marbled Table Salts
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and extremely rare Royal Worcester set of four porcelain marbled table salts supported by winged griffins dated 1863. This stunning set comprises of four small table s...
Porcelain
Vintage dark bronze riser from the 1990s
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Vintage dark bronze riser from the 1990s
Bronze
$1,431
H 3.55 in Dm 11.23 in
Rare Signed Cenedese Vintage Murano Glass Dark Red Colored Glass Cake Stand
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare signed Murano glass cake stand or serving plate by Cenedese circa 1970-1990. The design is likely to be by either Antonio da Ros or Ermann...
Murano Glass
$6,162 / set
H 1.97 in W 4.34 in D 3.35 in
Set of Four Salt Cellars Royal Copenhagen ‘Flora Danica’ Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Set of Four Salt Cellars Royal Copenhagen ‘Flora Danica’ Porcelain Denmark, Late 20th Century Model no. 20/3557 Height 5 cm, Width 11 cm, Depth 8.5 cm Produced by Royal Copenhagen...
Porcelain
$4,792 / set
H 21.26 in Dm 7.09 in
Pair of Orientalist Royal Worcester Porcelain Figures of Water Carriers
By James Hadley, Royal Worcester
Located in London, GB
These two refined Orientalist figures represent a male and female in Eastern dress, each holding a ceramic water jug. The pair was modelled by British ceramic designer James Hadley, ...
Porcelain
$760Sale Price|20% Off
H 2 in W 2 in D 2 in
Scully & Scully Sterling Silver 925 Seashell Caviar Dish, Italy, 1990s
By Michael Aram, Buccellati, Creel and Gow, Scully, Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Signed Scully & Scully sterling silver 925 seashell caviar dish or salt cellar and spoon made by Italo Gori Silversmiths in Firenze - Italy, circa late 20th Century. The beautifu...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Cast Bronze Circular Cake Stand with Dark Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage cast bronze cake stand from the mid-20th century, with dark patina. Created with the traditional technique of the lost-wax (à la cire perdu...
Bronze
Vintage Buccellati Style Silver Dipped Shell Caviar Dish, Italy, 1990s
By Michael Aram, Mario Buccellati, Creel and Gow, Aurelio Teno, Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Offering a vintage Buccelatti style silver dipped real shell caviar or trinket dish, circa Late 20th Century. This gorgeous small dish is composed of a light yellow opened clam shell...
Nickel
$1,014
H 11.82 in Dm 14.97 in
Vintage fondue set enameled from the 1970s, manufactured by Digsmed in Denmark
By Digsmed
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Vintage fondue set from the 1970s, manufactured by Digsmed in Denmark. Teak base mounted on ball bearings, allowing 360-degree rotation. The six pans and central pot are made of blac...
Iron
Set of Six Royal Worcester Porcelain Plates
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Set of six Royal Worcester porcelain plates.
Porcelain
$1,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 0.75 in W 4 in D 1.625 in
Set of 12, Buccellati Style Italian Silvered Fish / Shell Form Individual Salts
By Buccellati
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of 12 unique individual salt cellars. Each reminiscent of the famous Buccellati silver factory in Italy. They each have a goldfish laying...
Silver Plate, Bronze
$720Sale Price|20% Off
H 6 in W 6 in D 6 in
Royal Worcester Aesthetic Movement Japonisme Porcelain Vase
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Royal Worcester porcelain “variety” vase, made in 1876 in the japonisme style. The forced opening of Japan to trade in 1854 led to a craze for E...
Porcelain
Gambone Large Ceramic Riser by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Gambone is a large ceramic riser designed by Aldo Cibic, available in three color versions (anthracite, red and green). The product is part of Table Joy collection...
Ceramic
Royal Worcester Porcelain Platter with Pheasants
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Royal Worcester porcelain platter with pheasants.
Porcelain
Michael Aram Eagle Talon Claw Tongs
By Michael Aram
Located in Ferndale, MI
Metalware designer, Michael Aram's eagle talon claw tongs. Perfect as ice tongs for your bar. Signed.
Silver Plate
Wood Serving Tray
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique wood serving tray has been carved to a remarkable degree of detail into the actual solid walnut of the piece, centered with the initi...
Brass