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. The style is characterized by such decorative flourishes as pointed arches, floral details, finials, heraldic motifs and linenfold carving. The movement was rooted in religious and social conservatism. Its 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 castle or cathedral that inspired it, a Gothic Revival chair makes 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 might make a statement that your home is indeed your castle.
Gothic sculpted panel in oak from the 16th century, Belgium
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 16th century / wooden sculpted panel / oak / Gothic / Rustic / Antique A panel in oak wood enriched with Gothic graphic carvings. Hand carved in Belgium in the 16th centur...
Oak
16th century sculpted oak Gothic panel, Belgium
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 16th century / wooden sculpted panel / oak / Gothic / Rustic / Antique A panel in oak wood enriched with Gothic graphic carvings. Hand carved in Belgium in the 16th centur...
Oak
$1,362Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Carved Oak Caryatid Pedestal This is a superbly carved piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Carved Oak Caryatid Pedestal This is a superbly carved piece of 19th Century carving, it probably originated from a piece of furniture from where it was removed in the ...
Oak
Antique Medieval European Castle Gothic Forged Iron Processional on Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A spectacular early European castle altar processional / torchiere stand. circa 1730 or earlier. Born in Continental Europe in the early 18th century or earlier, some later elements, most likely Germanic, Medieval Gothic style, hand forged iron sculptural cross form mounted with primitive push-button panel opening to reveal heraldic coat of arms embossed brass plaque, with The Nelsons family banner, royal crown crest with cross, standing mythical goat and stag heraldic supporters, shield escutcheon castle, fleur-de-lis, three diamonds and eagle shield...
Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique Gothic Carved Limestone Model of a Madonna or Venus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique limestone carving. Modeled as a Madonna. With her head slightly tilted, holding an orb in one hand, and with her other hand resting on her breast. By repute ...
Limestone
Set of Three Vintage Paintings with People in Rococo Costumes
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Set of Three Vintage Paintings with People in Rococo Costumes A set of three paintings depicting two noble ladies and a noble man in Rococo costumes. Handpainted with enamel paint o...
Wood
Carved Oak Early 20th Century Rabbit Sculpture
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Early 20th Century Characterfully stout, anatomically enigmatic Rabbit. Oak. European, Circa 1920.
Oak
Cast Iron Horse Doorstop Signed Hunter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast iron horse doorstop Signed Hunter. Copyright 1949. VA Metal Crafters, Waynesboro, VA.
Iron
European Antique Artifact Hand Carved Wooden Foot
Located in Malibu, CA
Antique rare & ancient artifact, a foot, wearing a sandal, the bottom of the foot has been carved with the sandals bottom as well.
Wood
$9,295
H 65.5 in W 21.5 in D 20 in
Antique Lifesize Crowned Mother Mary and Child Jesus Gothic Revival Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Hand carved wood antique statue of Mother Mary wearing a Gothic crown. This original and all hand carved sculpture of the mother of all mothers is anothe...
Wood
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 4 in W 2.5 in D 2 in
Russian Carved Coachman 18-Karat Gold Enamel Lapis Figure Manner of Fabergé
By Modern Fabergé, Peter Carl Fabergé
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite hand carved Russian hard stone "Coachman" sculpture figure dating from the early 1900s. In the manner of Fabergé. Made of solid lapis lazuli. Beard is made of gray obsidian...
Lapis Lazuli
Mid-Century Owl Sculpture on Stand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage ceramic owl sculpture on stand with glass eyes.
Cast Stone
$2,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 5.5 in W 7 in D 4.5 in
Two Carved Mayan Deity Limestone Architectural Carvings or Elements
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Two carved Mayan deity limestone architectural carvings or / elements, 19th century or older The larger measures 7" W x 5.5" H x 4.5" D with a 2.5" protrusion The smaller measures ...
Limestone
Late 19th Century Carved Wooden Angel
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Impressive wood carved angel with amazing detail. Certainly the work of a master carver. Found among the entire contents of a Catholic Church in the Midwest which was said to have cl...
Gesso, Wood, Paint
19th Century German Carved Wooden Deers Head
Located in London, GB
19th century carved wooden deer’s head We are proud to offer a delightful example of a 19th century hand carved German deer’s head. This ite...
Pine, Paint
Bronze Resting Camel Sculpture on Marble Stand French School
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
French School of an Egyptian Middle Eastern Camel Sculpture on Marble Stand. Large and heavy art Deco Style Bronze Resting Camel on White Marble Stand Sculpture. Boasting a dark pati...
Bronze
$640Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.25 in W 1.75 in D 2.5 in
Antique Franz Bergman Austrian Vienna Bronze Cold Paint Night Watchman Figure
Located in San Diego, CA
Very tough to find Vienna bronze of a night watchman and is by Franz Bergman. The bronze figure dates from the late 1800s-early 1900s. Has cold paint ac...
Bronze
$4,769 / set
H 7.68 in W 6.5 in D 1.78 in
JAMES NORTHCOTE 1480-1517 PAiNTINGS PRINCESS BRIDGET & MARRIAGE OF SHREWSBURY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of 16th to 17th century, miniature oil paintings which are after the originals by James Northcote (1480-1517) t...
Giltwood
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H 18.51 in W 10.63 in D 0.4 in
Sculpted oak Gothic panel hand crafted in Belgium in the 16th century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 16th century / wooden sculpted panel / oak / Gothic / Rustic / Antique A panel in oak wood enriched with Gothic graphic carvings. Hand carved in Belgium in the 16th centur...
Oak
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H 7.88 in Dm 2.56 in
Grand jeu d'échecs Peter Ganine en céramique style gothique 32pièces Vintage
By Ganine
Located in London, England
Grand jeu d'échecs Peter Ganine 1947 en céramique émaillée, style gothique il se compose de 32 pièces . Vendu sans boîte de rangement.
Ceramic
Gothic Wood Panel, France, 1600s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This charming iconic gothic panel has a beautifully carved geometric pattern decoration with a carved frame. The combination of the geometric architectural decoration with its beauti...
Wood
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H 3.75 in W 14.18 in D 2.76 in
Antique Tobacciana Pipe Rack Wall Art Sculpture Seven Deadly Sins, C1920, France
Located in Trensacq, FR
Antique pipe rack wall art sculpture 'Seven Deadly Sins' From Early 20th Century France. A grotesquerie of hooded monks representing the seven dead...
Wire
Small French 19th Century Hand Forged Iron Key-Makers Shop-Sign
Located in Buisson, FR
Very nice small key makers shop-sign in neo-Gothic style. Beautiful and very detailed work, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered. Measurement is with the base.
Iron
Ancient Serpentine Celtic Cross
Located in London, GB
Ancient serpentine celtic cross We are proud to offer a rare museum quality Cornish carved Celtic cross. Hand carved from Serpentine and granite...
Serpentine
Late 20th Century Gothic Midieval “Game of Thrones” Style Chess Set
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very cool midieval era chess set, figurines are very animated "Game of Thrones" style, made of hard plaster, late 20th century.
Plaster
16th Century Angel Gargoyle Carving Corner Bracket
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
16th Century Angel Gargoyle Carving Corner Bracket The carving dates from the 16th Century, it is made in hard wood (probably Oak) The subject...
Oak
16th Century Spanish Walnut and Wrought Iron Dromedary Saddle
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind 16th century Spanish school dromedary saddle in carve walnut and wrought iron, in a very good condition with age and use, Its very difficult to find this pieces, it was...
Wood
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H 34.75 in W 28.75 in D 2.5 in
Large Antique Oil on Canvas Portrait Painting of Jesus Christ in Wooden Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Religious work of art, presented in the original antique frame. We recently purchased part of a Christian art collection and this unique painting was one of the pride posessions of ...
Linen, Wood, Paint
Superbly Carved Early 19th Century French Oak Panel
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A superbly carved early 19th century French oak panel The stunning panel is an architectural piece, it is not part of another piece of furniture, ...
19th Century Carved Walnut Wall Bracket, Medieval Magician
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A 19th century carved walnut wall bracket, Medieval magician This is a beautifully carved piece, depicting a Medieval magician reading from his book of spells...