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.
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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
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
Gothic Revival Sterling Silver Gilt & Stone Set Chalice By Carl Krall London
Located in Norwich, England
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
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
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
$804
H 3.75 in W 4 in D 2.75 in
Victorian Chased Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Henry Holland, London, 1866
By Henry Holland 1, Elkington & Co.
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
$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
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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
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H 7.09 in W 13 in D 12.21 in
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Vegetable Dish, Tureen
Located in VALENZA, IT
Tureen in sterling silver in Baroque style. The dish measures 31cm in diameter and was left smooth with the brim raised. On the plate, scrolls and shells typical of the Italian Bar...
Sterling Silver
Ryrie Sterling silver Caster, C.1900.
By Ryrie
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Ryrie Sterling silver Caster, C.1900. Georgian style, vase shaped on square pedestal foot with bead surround. The body plain with monogram possibly G or C to one side, detachable pierced cover. Full Ryrie Sterling hallmarks to underside and stamped Ryrie Bros...
Sterling Silver
$3,718
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
$563
H 36 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Antique Vintage Lady's Gentleman's Walking Stick Sterling Silver Crook Handle
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stylish Well Grained Stepped Partridge Wood Ladies or Gentleman's Walking Stick with Crook Handle and ornate chased Sterling Silver collar and mount, made by English World famous...
Sterling Silver
$2,499 / set
H 1 in W 4.75 in D 13.75 in
11 Piece Antique Sterling Silver & Blue Guilloche Enamel Ladies Dresser Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique ladies dresser or vanity set is hallmarked by an unknown maker, and presumed to have originated from the United States and da...
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
$1,013 / set
H 7.09 in W 6.3 in D 0.4 in
Antique Pair Sterling Silver Photo Frames Mappin Bros 20th Century
Located in London, GB
An elegant antique Edwardian pair of sterling silver photo frames, by William Hutton & Sons, Birmingham, 1907 The beautifully shaped, square frames with circular windows to their ce...
Sterling Silver
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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, England
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
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
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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