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 W N Pugin. Made by John Webb attr. A Gothic Revival Oak Dressing Table Mirror.
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in London, GB
A W Pugin. Attributed maker for John Webb of Bond Street. A Gothic Revival dressing table mirror with a carved spiral stretcher and carved roses. Made from p...
Walnut
$3,160Sale Price|20% Off
Gothic Revival English Oak Bevel Shield Shape Stand Mirror with Finials
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare Gothic mirror on legs with a unique shield shape and finials. Lead backed original bevel glass intact. Lovely patina and size with nice attention to subtle detailing, circa 1...
Oak
Handcrafted English Oak Mirror
Located in London, GB
Large handcrafted ‘furrow’ English oak framed mirror. Designed and handcrafted using traditional cabinetry techniques in finest quartersawn English oak. Hand finished in durable natu...
Oak
$573Sale Price|45% Off
H 18.51 in Dm 16.15 in
Postmodern Round Anodized Brass Vanity Mirror Attr. to Sergio Mazza, Italy
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. It features an anodized brass and varnished metal frame. This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in ...
Brass, Metal
$3,177
H 20.48 in W 17.33 in D 10.63 in
Table Mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden, 1950s
By Luxus Vittsjö, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare large table mirror designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. Produced by Swedish company Luxus during the 1950s. Frame made from solid lime treated oak with leather lining holding t...
Aluminum
Victorian Silver Backed, Foxed Overmantle Mirror
Located in Hastings, GB
Large Victorian overmantle mirror, with carved fauna decorative crest The silver backed plate is one of the most fabulously foxed examples...
Mahogany
Freeform E Bevelled Mirror with Minimalist Brass Frame
Located in London, London
Modern freeform organic shaped wall mirror with a bevel, minimalist brass frame. Designed and handcrafted in London, UK. This mirror is full...
Brass
Victorian Silver Backed Foxed Overmantle Mirror Circa 1860
Located in Hastings, GB
Large Victorian overmantle mirror, with carved fauna decorative crest The silver backed plate is one of the most fabulously foxed examples...
Mirror, Wood
Mirror with Architectural Elements and Bevel Glass
By La Barge
Located in Toronto, CA
Large architectural mirror with bevel glass.
Composition
$14,850
H 57 in W 57 in D 3.75 in
Italian Renaissance Revival Style 19th Century Carved Oak Figural Mirror Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Renaissance revival style 19th century carved oak figural mirror frame with a circular beveled mirror plate. The square shaped body with arrowhead corners, crowned with a car...
Mirror, Oak
Unavailable|$940
H 25.6 in W 14.57 in D 6.7 in
Millor Vanity Dressing Table Mirror Oak Wood Swing Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Wood Wanity table mirror or dressing mirror, early 20th century Vaniity or dressing table mirror Beautiful folding mirror, to put on top of a table or console. It is a beveled mirr...
Wood
$4,236Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 22.45 in W 14.57 in D 9.85 in
Venetian Antique Lighted Mirrors in Murano Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous pair of antique Venetian mirrors dating back to the 1800s, they are from a Venetian noble family. The mirrors have the speci...
Murano Glass
Vintage Bamboo Mirror with Beveled Mirror
Located in Water Mill, NY
Vintage Bamboo Mirror with Beveled Mirror.. can be used horizontal or vertical
Bamboo, Mirror
English Gothic Revival 'Late 19th Century' Bleached Oak Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
English Gothic Revival (late 19th century) bleached oak wall mirror with column sides ending in finials centring an arch frame with cut-out design.
Mirror, Oak
1910s Austrian Carved Wooden Mirror with Patinated Surface
Located in High Point, NC
A mirror with a carved square frame from Austria, circa 1910. The heavy patina of the mirror glass gives a dramatic effect, reminiscent of a Daguerrotype. Intricate Gothic patterns u...
Mirror, Hardwood
Large Pair of Gothick Style Grey Painted Pier Mirrors
Located in Lymington, GB
An impressive pair of large ‘Gothick’ (Gothic) style grey-painted pier mirrors. This decorative pair of mirrors are in the typical and highly fashionable 19th century ‘Gothick' revi...
Wood