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.
LATE 19th CENTURY SMALL MIRROR IN NEO GOTHIC STYLE
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant small mirror made of wrought iron and hand-forged, in neo-Gothic style. Its "gate" shape evokes that of a Gothic window or stained glass window, characterized by an ogival pr...
Wrought Iron
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
C19th English Gothic Revival Ash & Painted Dressing Table Vanity Mirror
Located in Norwich, England
Late 19th century Gothic Revival ash & painted dressing table vanity mirror. English. Circa 1880. The mirror is supported by angled uprights with central turned column, and has pain...
Mirror, Ash
Unusual 19th Century Gothic Revival Walnut Table Top Mirror
Located in Norwich, England
Unusual Victorian Gothic Revival walnut table mirror. Circa 1880. With zoomorphic form legs rising into a square pedestal apron with central cartouche. A turned stem supports the mi...
Mirror, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Vanity Bronze Mirror
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite late 19th century French Louis XV vanity mirror. The bronze carved mirror features impressive details with two cherubs. The mirror ...
Bronze
Art Deco Dressing Table Mirror or Vanity Mirror from France
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French free-standing vanity mirror or dressing table mirror of chrome and mirrored glass from the Art Deco era, with a swiveling square mirror surface and felt back, supported...
Chrome, Metal
$1,100
H 23 in W 14.75 in D 0.88 in
Gothic Revival Cottagecore Parcel Gilt Walnut Wall Mirror, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Cottagecore aesthetic antique 19th century parcel gilt walnut Gothic Revival wall mirror Circa 1870 The intricate Gothic Revival details of this wall mirror epitomize the Cottagecore...
Wood
Small Late 19th Century Mahogany Table or Wall Mirror
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
English Mahogany Table or Wall Mirror, circa 1860-1900. This small rectangular veneered mirror can either stand on a table or hang on a wall.
Mirror, Mahogany
Sliver Plate 'Plateau' mirror, Late 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very finely cast silver plated frame 'plateau' with floral decoration, showing beautifully detailed fruit and flowers. Fitted mirror glass, this would also make a stunning picture ...
Silver Plate
Antique English Barbola Dressing Table Mirror, circa 1920
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine antique English barbola dressing table or vanity oval mirror with easel, circa 1920. This beautiful mirror has beveled glass and is crowned with a gesso floral swag. It would ...
Gesso, Mirror
$700
H 10 in W 8.63 in D 6 in
Vintage Murano Glass Dressing Table/Vanity Mirror, Italy, Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage - Murano glass - dressing table/vanity mirror - all original fittings with silver leaf backed mirror - finished and hinged wood easel back (can be wall mounted) - unsigned - ...
Art Glass, Mirror, Hardwood
$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
$1,048Sale Price|45% Off
H 16.74 in W 5.12 in D 8.27 in
19th Century Silvered Bronze Table Psyche Mirror
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant antique psyche mirror is a captivating example of late 19th century European craftsmanship. Cast in silvered bronze, the piece features a finely detailed draped female f...
Bronze
$5,500
H 34.5 in W 20.5 in D 3 in
Oval Venetian Murano Floral Glass Framed Dressing Mirror, Late 19th Century
By Murano 5
Located in valatie, NY
An oval Venetian etched glass dressing mirror in a tear drop shaped frame of Murano glass flowers and leaves.The mirror is etched with floral vines and famed by a glass rope. It is c...
Glass, Wood
$600Sale Price|50% Off
H 24.5 in W 6.75 in D 20 in
Late 19th Century Biedermeier Revival Shaving Mirror
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A handsome shaving mirror. Biedermeier revival, c.1870-90. Mahogany with satin mahogany, ebonizing and ebony paint; mahogany secondary. Obelisks support the original tilting mirror w...
Glass, Wood
$5,900
H 18 in W 15.25 in D 15.25 in
Fontana Arte Modernist Brass Vanity Dressing Table Mirror, Italy, 1940s
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Fontana Arte modernist dressing or vanity table mirror with shaped brass frame suspending mirrored glass plate with brass clips or mounts with easel back, Italy, 1940s. This chic or...
Brass
Sold
H 30.25 in W 31 in D 11 in
Antique English Barley Twist Mirror Gothic Oak Tilting Dresser Vanity Mirror
Located in Tyler, TX
Superb antique English oak Gothic Barley twist tilting / swivel shaving, dresser or vanity beveled mirror~~c. 1880s We can't say enough wonderful things about this exquisitely carved tilting shaving or tabletop vanity mirror~~full of 19th century British charm and character~~a true survivor in outstanding condition Perfect for a vanity table or gentleman's tall dresser~~very "Downton Abbey" ~~Gorgeous base with carved bead and bar accents and acanthus carved feet~~ Thick barley twist posts with vine accents, carved finials and excellent Gothic figural...
Mirror, Oak
Small Giltwood Mirror
Located in Chireno, TX
Small giltwood mirror in neo-gothic style from France. This diminutive 19th century mirror consists of a gilded hand carved wooden frame with its...
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century Gothic Walnut Vanity or Shaving Mirror, Carved with Angels
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
This is an exquisitely carved piece, it is a dressing table or vanity mirror, the oval mirror sits on a turned and carved round Stand The oval looking glass is set in a profusely ca...
Walnut