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 Large Gothic Revival Carved Oak Barometer with a Rare Snail Tail Thermometer
Located in London, GB
A large Gothic Revival oak barometer with blind trefoil carved pediment, a rare snail tail mercury thermometer flanked by turned and incised uprights with sunflower carvings. A small...
Oak
Vintage Portuguese Handcrafted Wooden Stand Cross with Gilt Bronze Christ
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Vintage handcrafted wooden stand cross with gilt bronze Christ and ornaments on a beautiful carved wooden base, Portugal, 1930-1939. Measures: Height 19...
Bronze
Neo-Gothic Style Faux-Bois Painted Cabinet from the Jura, circa 1900s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Delightful and unusual pinewood cabinet from the Jura region of France, painted with a faux-bois effect. The style has elements reminiscent of the Gothic aesthetic. The top section h...
Pine
Memento Mori, Wooden Skull from Innsbruck, Austria
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Unique sculptured wooden Skull from Innsbruck, Austria, from around the 1920 ties, extremely fine sculptured piece of Artisanal work, looks like a real skull...
Fruitwood
$4,238
H 26.5 in W 11.7 in D 4.5 in
Rare Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Wall Cartel Clock with Griffin Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and perfect running Gothic architectural design bronze wall clock, from circa 1880. If you like rare antiques in general and one of a kind clocks in particular then this handcrafted specimen for wall mounting could be the perfect addition to your collection or Gothic (inspired) interior. This fine quality antique...
Brass, Bronze
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
Second Empire Gothic Cathedral Clock and Garniture
By Pierre-François Feuchère
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A mid 19 century French Gilt Bronze Gothic style mantel clock and garniture which the French call " A la Cathedrale". The three pieces are of finely chased and gilded bronze; the cl...
Bronze
Wooden Hand of an Antique Mannequin, Italy, 18 th Century
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful sculptured hand of a wooden Mannequin, Italy late 18 th Century mounted on a wooden stand, very fine sculptured and good, old Patina of the wood, very beautiful decorati...
Fruitwood
English Gothic Fusee Clock
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine English early to mid-19th century Gothic clock of important scale having carved and gilt pediment and polychrome decorated case with trefoil tr...
Oak
A French Gothic style two-part Oak Cabinet, C. 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Handsome and architectural, this oak cabinet features an open upper section over a closed lower base. The design is enriched with classic Gothic elements, including linenfold-carved ...
Steel
$974
H 68.51 in W 34.65 in D 17.72 in
Chamber Cabinet In Pine Wood With Round Legs & Drawers From 1900s
Located in Lejre, DK
Chamber cabinet from the early 1900s, crafted in pine wood with a simple, classic design. The cabinet stands on round legs and features a front door and a practical lower drawer, pro...
Pine
$9,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 78.35 in W 48.04 in D 18.12 in
Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Grey and Blue Display Cabinet
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique Swedish Glass-Top Cabinet Made in Two-parts. The base has a set of 4 drawers and the top display cabinet has two glass doors that is pati...
Pine
18th Century Wooden Cross, Guanajuato, Mexico
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Wooden cross Guanajuato, Mexico Wood, paint 22 x 13 inches, (56 cm x 33 cm) 18th century A wonderful old wooden cross with a painted crucified Christ figure, an angel, possibly Mary Magdelene...
Wood, Paint
American Tramp Art Hermitage Boxes
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Four pivoting elongated rectangular boxes by the Hermitage artists from upstate New York. Bottom stamped. Fantastic display of American Tramp Art. Per...
Wood
$3,022
H 57.49 in W 68.9 in D 19.3 in
Neo-gothic cabinet in oak with rich decorations and hidden storage, France, 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / cabinet / oak / neo-gothic / antique Oak neo-gothic cabinet/ highboard with 2 doors and 2 large drawers with beautiful original brass hardware, hand crafted in Franc...
Wood, Oak
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H 27.96 in W 13.39 in D 5.91 in
Neo-gothic crucifix with a corpus made of polished copper, France ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / Church Crucifix / copper / Neo-gothic / Antique / Baroque A impressive large Neo-gothic church Crucifix with corpus crafted in France in the 19th century. This exqui...
Silver Plate, Copper
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H 33 in W 20.7 in D 2.35 in
Antique Gothic Revival Hand Carved Wooden & Beveled Glass Tramp Art Wall Mirror
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautifully hand crafted antique folk art frame with beveled glass mirror. For the collectors of top quality and good size antiques in general...
Metal
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H 28 in W 18.5 in D 7.75 in
Large European Antique Carved Painted Silver Gilt Religious Altar Niche
Located in Forney, TX
A large one-of-a-kind European antique hand carved polychrome painted silver-gilt religious altar niche with beautifully aged warm distressed patina. ...
Glass, Wood, Pine, Paint
Greek Icon of St. Luke the Evangelist, 19th Century
Located in Astoria, NY
Greek icon of St. Luke the Evangelist, tempera on gesso on wood, depicting the evangelist with his symbol of the winged cow and writing the Gospel ...
Gesso, Wood, Paint
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H 28.8 in W 24 in D 1.2 in
Large Antique Gothic Revival Hand Carved Wooden Tramp Art Mirror / Picture Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautifully hand crafted antique folk art frame with glass mirror. For the collectors of top quality and sizable antiques in general and Tramp Art ...
Wood, Mirror
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H 32.5 in W 25.8 in D 3 in
Good Size Hand Painted Antique Oil on Canvas Painting of Jesus Christ and Judas
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and signed work of religious art, presented in the original antique frame. Two years ago we purchased the largest part of a Christian art collection and this unique paintin...
Linen, Plaster, Wood, Paint
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H 36.5 in W 22 in D 1.75 in
Large Antique Gothic Revival Hand Carved Wooden Tramp Art Mirror / Picture Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautifully hand crafted frame with the original, antique glass mirror. For the collectors of top quality and sizable antiques in general and Tramp Art...
Glass, Wood, Velvet
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H 7.5 in W 12.2 in D 7.5 in
Rare Antique Collection of 4 Four Stunning Mid 1800s Folk Art / Tramp Art Boxes
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful designs and great condition set of tramp-art boxes. If you are a collector of tramp art or if you are looking for a unique way to decorate a part of your room then this ...
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Solid Brass Italian Gothic Devil Door Knocker
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage solid cast brass Italian door knocker with scary evil devil man face. The large mascaron crest has been crafted in grotesque style and is...
Brass
Norse Revival Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Hand crafted of solid European oak, this unique three legged chair is surprisingly strong and comfortable. This type of chair was carved with ancient "Rune stone...
Oak
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H 19 in W 9.7 in D 7.4 in
Tramp Art Two-Piece Gothic Style Cabinet or Box in Cathedral & Skyscraper Design
Located in Lisse, NL
Remarkable and one of a kind, tramp-art cabinet. If you are a collector of tramp art then this single door and Gothic Cathedral-like cabinet could be the perfect addition to your co...
Wood
Huge Witco Wall Art, Axe and Shield Gothic Medieval Style
By William Westenhaver / Witco, Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Large vintage Witco carved shield mounted on a field of green fabric. The shield is carved from cedar wood in the signature Witco technique. The imposing...
Cedar