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
$995
H 34.25 in W 13.5 in D 0.88 in
English Rectangular Beveled Wall Mirror with Oak Frame (H 34 1/4 x W 13 1/2)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English rectangular framed wall or parlour mirror from the late 19th century, featuring a beveled glass mirror plate surrounded by a patinated carved oak frame. Dimensions: H...
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Oak
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
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
$4,290Sale 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
$3,217
H 20.48 in W 17.33 in D 10.63 in
Table Mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus, Sweden, 1950s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö
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
$842Sale Price|34% Off
H 24.75 in W 18 in D 7.75 in
Georgian Mahogany Dressing Mirror with Brass Hardware, Early 1800s
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century Georgian mahogany dressing or shaving mirror featuring original brass hardware, three drawers and ogee bracket feet. A.fancifully carved giltwood frame surrounds the swi...
Brass
English Gilt Brass Framed Beveled Vanity Mirror
Located in Tarry Town, NY
English gilt brass framed beveled vanity mirror with exterior design details. The mirror is in good condition. Minor wear appropriate with age / use. Maker's mark undersigned. The va...
Brass
19th C. Carved And Gilt Over-the-Mantle Mirror
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Long rectangular three-part mirror with a carved surround with turned bars and raised foliate decoration. Rosettes in the corners. Overall matte gilt w...
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
$774
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
Strawberry Hill Gothic Overmantel
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A carved gilt-wood gothic design triple plate overmantel mirror, inspired by the style and decoration of the Long Gallery at Strawberry Hill. Bespoke sizing, design adaptations and f...
Giltwood
English Rectangular Beveled Mirror in Gilt Frame (H 35 1/4 x W 27)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English rectangular beveled mirror with a carved gilt frame. Dimensions are: Height 35 1/4 inches x Width 27 inches x Depth 3 inches.
Mirror, Plaster, Wood, Giltwood
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
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