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.
RYRIE BROS. - Pierced Sterling Silver Bonbon Dish - Canada - Early 20th Century
By Ryrie
Located in Chatham, ON
RYRIE BROTHERS - Antique sterling silver bonbon or nut dish - featuring a pierced quatrefoil basket design on three scrolled feet with a beaded bord...
Sterling Silver
Solid Silver Mirror Frame & Dressing Table Set This is a superb large set
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Solid Silver Mirror Frame & Dressing Table Set This is a superb large set, we have a 7 Silver pieces in all, a Silver Mirror Frame, with matching ...
Silver
Gothic Revival Sterling Silver Gilt & Stone Set Chalice By Carl Krall London
Located in Norwich, GB
A beautiful stone set Victorian Gothic Revival silver-gilt chalice. By Carl Christopher Krall (1844-1923) Hallmarked for London 1892. This fine chalice Rises on a scalloped hexafoil...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Gothic Revival, Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Communion Set, London, 1877
By Samuel Smily
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1877 by Samuel Smily, this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Communion Set, is in the Gothic revival style. ...
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italia Sterling Silver Juicer
Located in VALENZA, IT
Squeezer in sterling silver. The top is hinged with the bottom. The body is rounded and the handle is made with two solid sterling silver bars. In the lower part it has been embos...
Sterling Silver
$2,550
H 7 in W 9.5 in D 6.25 in
Art Deco Sterling Silver-Gilt Egyptian-Revival Two-Handled Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco, sterling silver-gilt, Egyptian Revival, two-handled centerpiece, inspired by the discovery of King Tut's tomb, Birmingham, England, 1922, Bracker and Sydenham - makers. Mea...
Sterling Silver, Gold
$995
H 0.25 in Dm 2.38 in
Birks Sterling Silver Ladies Compact with Enamel Portrait & Guilloche Decoration
By Henry Birks
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This sterling silver ladies compact was made for the Birks retailer in presumably France in circa 1950. This compact features an enamel portrait done in...
Sterling Silver
20th Century Sterling Silver Italian Entree with Dish
Located in VALENZA, IT
Elegant hand made sterling silver entree with dish The welded edge with Reed & Ribbon characterizes the Classic Luis XVI style. The Louis XVI-era Reed & Ribbon collection features ...
Sterling Silver
$809
H 3.75 in W 4 in D 2.75 in
Victorian Chased Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Henry Holland, London, 1866
By Elkington & Co., Henry Holland 1
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1866 by Henry Holland, this very attractive, Victorian, antique sterling silver christening mug, features chased and engraved decoration to the sides, a gilt ...
Sterling Silver
$920Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.75 in W 12.75 in D 6.5 in
Antique Regency Inlaid Rosewood Silver Perfume Bottle Box Dressing Set 1824
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality and handsome George IV/Regency inlaid rosewood dressing box, with the original sterling silver and glass fitted contents, London, 1824. The box having a lift-up hinged lid, finely inlaid with brass and bone marquetry of floral garlands & swags, the front having twin locking doors with corresponding inlay. Both the top, base and door panels have 'Dutch Ripple' molding and at each corner a hand-turned 'Barley Twist' column, both to the front and rear. The interior of the box also having inlaid satinwood stringing and three fitted compartments each with an etched crystal container...
Crystal, Silver, Brass
$1,499
H 16.74 in W 13 in D 6.11 in
South American Sterling Silver Hand Made Embossed Picture Frame / Mirror 1940´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
South American sterling silver hand made / Embossed picture frame / mirror 1940´s. Marked hand-made and 925 (it´s the sterling mark in south america). Perfect for any Mexican Style h...
Silver, Sterling Silver
XX Century Italian Solid 800 Silver Picture Frame.
Located in VALENZA, IT
Solid silver photo frame. The frame is made of a shiny rectangular silver plate where chiseled silver plate leaves have been welded onto the e...
Silver
$3,689Sale Price|33% Off
H 5.12 in W 12.6 in D 9.85 in
20th Century Italian Oval Sterling Silver Renaissance Style Entree Dish
Located in VALENZA, IT
Sterling silver oval vegetable dish in Renaissance style. The bottom of the vegetable dish is smooth, while on the edge a border made with the casting technique with acanthus leaf mo...
Sterling Silver
20th Century Sterling Italian Silver Lamp
Located in VALENZA, IT
One light solid sterling silver lamp. The base is round while the stem has an empty tube where the electric wire passes. The lamp holder is in the shape of a tulip flower in fusion ...
Sterling Silver
$5,406
H 5.12 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
19th Century Victorian Gilt Sterling Silver Posey Holder Hallmarked London, 1869
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London, in 1869, by Alexander Macrae, this stunning, antique, Victorian, sterling silver Posey holder, or tussie mussie, is gold-plated, and...
Sterling Silver
$3,783
H 47 in Dm 13.2 in
Antique & Large Size Gothic Revival Wrought Iron & Transparent Glass Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning, top quality made antique pendant in the Gothic style. If you are a collector of rare and ancient looking Gothic antiques then this large size and possibly one of a kind pendant could be flying your way soon. With antique light fixtures as one of our specialities, we know how rare Gothic lanterns are and to have found one of this age, size, beauty and quality more than made our day. Also, because this all hand-crafted specimen is, except for the glass, completely original and in superb condition. What makes this stylishly blackened specimen stand out from the other Gothic lights that we have sold over the years, is the thickness of the forged wrought iron parts and its relatively clean-lined design. The forged iron is thick and strong and that too is why this large lantern light...
Metal, Wrought Iron
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H 7.88 in Dm 5.52 in
Victorian Gothic Revival Sterling Silver Chalice By Thomas Pratt & Sons London
By Thomas Pratt
Located in Norwich, GB
An exceptional Victorian Gothic Revival sterling silver chalice by Thomas Pratt & Sons. Hallmarked for London, 1899. Rising on an oversized scalloped hexafoil base with a faceted kn...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Keller - 198pc Antique French Sterling Silver & Vermeil Flatware Set + Chest
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, a magnificent 198-piece sterling silver and gold plated sterling silver flatware set by one of France's premier...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
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H 10.04 in W 6.11 in D 6.11 in
Victorian Sterling Silver Gothic Chalice Jewelled Gilded Silver Holy Goblet
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Victorian silver Gothic Chalice with gem stones Antique gilded silver religious chalice decorated with 6 large amethysts. Material: Silver, Gold pla...
Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Sugar Basket, Ruby Glass, London 1856
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1856 by George Richards, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Basket, features a ruby...
Sterling Silver
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H 4.53 in W 11.03 in D 7.09 in
Gothic Antique Sterling Silver Ink Stand by Joseph Angell & Son, London, 1893
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1843 by Joseph Angell & Son, this striking, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Ink Stand, is in the Gothic Reviva...
Sterling Silver
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H 5.91 in W 3.55 in D 1.58 in
Gothic Revival Oval Victorian Sterling Silver Hip Flask by Thomas Johnson, 1875
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1875 by Thomas Johnson, this striking, Victorian, antique sterling silver hip flask, is oval in shape, and fe...
Sterling Silver
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H 5.71 in W 5.32 in D 2.76 in
Gothic Revival Antique Sterling Silver Toast Rack by James Dixon & Sons
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1908 by James Dixon & Sons, this smart, Edwardian, antique, sterling silver toast rack, is in the Gothic ...
Sterling Silver
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H 4.34 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Gothic Revival Boxed Sterling Silver Travelling Communion Set from 1929
By J. Wippell & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1929 by J. Wippell & Co. Ltd. This handsome, George V, sterling silver travelling communion set, comprises a chalice, a...
Sterling Silver
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H 29.14 in W 10.04 in D 10.04 in
Antique German Silver Gothic Revival Candlesticks c.1890 Retailed Janssen & Co.
Located in London, London
Made circa 1890, this truly spectacular pair of antique, German, 800 Standard Silver, Gothic Revival Altar candlesticks, incorporate many design elements from Gothic architecture inc...
Silver
Silver Tabernacle Box
Located in London, London
Made circa 1890, this wonderful and unusual, Victorian, Antique, German silver tabernacle box, or Reliquary, is in the form of a church, with a lockable hinged roof. It has been deco...
Silver
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H 10.24 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Gothic Revival Antique Sterling Silver Egg Cruet Hallmarked in 1845
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1845 by Joseph Angell & Son, this elegant Antique, Victorian, Sterling Silver Egg Cruet is in the Gothic Revival Styl...
Sterling Silver
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H 27.56 in W 30.71 in D 15.36 in
Gothic Revival Antique Sterling Silver Pair of Candelabra by Alexander Macrae
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1875 by Alexander Macrae, this sensational pair of Victorian Antique, sterling silver candelabra bear the crest of William Duncombe, 1st Earl of Feversham, an...
Sterling Silver