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.
Original Gothic Style 1860 Candlesticks 19th Century Emperor of House Habsburg
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Gothic style of Laxenburg so called after the "Laxenburg Castle", the favoured summer-residence of the Austrian Emperor of the house of Habsburg. Material used is carved wood, gilded.
Wood
Antique Extremely Rare Large 1301 Antiphonal Abbey Book Binding, C14 Certified
Located in Doha, QA
Monumental Medieval Antiphonal Book Binding with Illuminated Leaves Austria, 1300s- possible St.Peter Abbey, Salzburg Austria, oldest monastery in the German speaking world (founded ...
Iron
Gothic Carved Chest, Handcrafted Solid Wood, Tyrol, 16th-18th Century
Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga
Tyrol, Austria, 16th–18th Century A remarkable and truly one-of-a-kind Gothic carved chest from the Tyrol region of Austria, reflecting centuries of craftsmanship, use, and careful ...
Wood
Antique 16th Century Austrian Gothic Marble Memento Mori Skull with Iron Cross
Located in Doha, QA
An exceptional and rare Gothic-Renaissance memento mori, sculpted in marble and surmounted by an original iron cross, originating from Austria, 16th century. Carved from solid marble...
Marble
Rare Monumental Late Gothic Solid Wrought Iron Castle Door with Original Key
Located in Doha, QA
An extraordinary and exceptionally rare monumental solid wrought-iron castle door, hand forged during the Late Gothic period and retaining its comple...
Wrought Iron
Rare Late Gothic Carved Oak Bench Coffer (Stollentruhe) Ca.1480
Located in Doha, QA
A remarkable and exceptionally sculptural Late Gothic carved oak bench coffer (Stollentruhe) dating from the late 15th to the early 16th century, most likely originating from Austria...
Iron
Rare Antique Austrian Gothic Two-Handed Longsword Medieval Double-Edged Blade
Located in Doha, QA
An exceptional and rare Austrian longsword, designed as a two-handed weapon with a classic cruciform hilt and straight, double-edged blade. This distinguished form bridges the morpho...
Iron
Antique Rare Medieval Pole Arms-Spear and Glaive 15th-16th century Austria
Located in Doha, QA
An extraordinary pair of medieval pole arms from the 15th-16th century, originating in the Habsburg Empire (Austria). These rare weapons- comprising a long iron spear and a glaive- w...
Bronze, Iron
$10,384Sale Price|41% Off
H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 27.17 in
Rare 15th Century Solid Oak Medieval Dutch Gothic Chest or Trunk
Located in Casteren, NL
A very rare chest that was completely made of solid oak from the Netherlands middle ages. It is a joined chest with hand carved geometric gothic front panels. The ornaments used are typical Gothic ornaments such as trefoil, mouchette, and trace. This diminutive chest was probably made in the 15th century Netherlands. It has the typical construction of very early European furniture as is also seen on the German Stollentruhe. The chest has only a small lid with forged hinges...
Wrought Iron
$1,100
H 12.19 in W 9.07 in D 4.32 in
Torah Book with Copper and Silver Binding, Société Encyclopédique Française 1966
Located in Atlanta, GA
A remarkable Torah volume produced by the Société Encyclopédique Française in 1966, distinguished by its copper and silver binding crafted after an 18th‑century Polish model. The cov...
Silver, Copper
Gothic chest with decorated front late 18th century
Located in Diest, BE
An antique Gothic French chest with a carved wood exterior and metal hardware.
Wood
Large Antique Gothic Arched Oak Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large antique unusual Gothic arched oak exterior door, reclaimed from St Edith's church, Eaton Under Heywood. At over 170 years old, this exceptional door has kept its good qualit...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
1817 Sgraffitoed Latin Memento Mori Pewter and Lead Glass Skull Tanker
Located in Lowestoft, GB
An interested continental pewter and lead glass tanker, dated 1817 with the initials "I B" incised in the lid. The tanker is heavily Sgraffitoed with a Latin Verso, cartouches and...
Pewter
Large and Extremely Rare Terrestrial Globe by Newton
By Newton Globes - Planer & Newton
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large and extremely rare 24-inch terrestrial globe by Newton Our most magnificent and rare globes were a pair of 24-inch Newton globes. These too were updated in 1852 (terre...
Mahogany
Memento Mori 16th Century Italian
Located in Hastings, GB
A truly exceptional pair of Memento Mori 'remember you must die' painted on board, these date to the 16th century and were originally housed in an North Italian Monastery, this incre...
Pine
$16,000Sale Price|50% Off
H 52 in W 9 in D 32 in
15th C Gothic Tabernacle 4 ft.+ Rare Architectural Religious Art, Museum Quality
Located in Vero Beach, FL
15th century period Gothic Tabernacle, extremely rare (Medieval) architectural religious art, museum quality ecclesiastical altar piece. This is an ...
Wood, Paint
Rare Large Gothic 16th century carved solid oak chest, France
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 16th century / bridal or blanket chest / oak / Gothic This impressive chest was hand-carved in solid oak in the 16th century in France. The construction is typical of very...
Oak
17th century Spanish or Italian carved solid wood chest
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Spanish or Italian 17th century bis chest. Chest structure in solid walnut, entirely hand-carved. Exceptional craftsmanship. Very naive vintage conduction with a nice patina on the...
Walnut
Pair of French Wrought Iron Door Guards
Located in Buchanan, NY
These elegant French door guards from the early 20th century are a true work of art. Made from wrought iron, they showcase intricate neoclassical details that are both beautiful and...
Wrought Iron
Antique Solid Bronze Gothic Style Door Knocker
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large antique solid bronze gothic style door knocker dating from the early 20th century and cast with ‘AD MDXXVI’ for the year 1516. Highly ornate, this unusual door knocker has i...
Metal, Bronze
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H 2.5 in W 2 in D 3 in
Fine Quality Retired Swarovski Crystal Faceted Jet Hematite Skull Figurine
By Swarovski
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautifully and expertly hand made in Austria, finest quality Swarovski Crystal Jet Hematite faceted crystal skull with ruthenium finish metal accents on the face and base. Skull fea...
Crystal
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H 2.5 in W 2 in D 3 in
Fine Quality Retired Swarovski Crystal Faceted Jet Hematite Skull Figurine
By Swarovski
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautifully and expertly hand made in Austria, finest quality Swarovski Crystal Jet Hematite faceted crystal skull with ruthenium finish metal accents on the face and base. Skull features square faceted hand cut matching faceted crystal teeth. Circa 2011 and retired in 2013, the Swarovski Crystal skull is part of the Soulmates group. Signed with the Swarovski Swan logo on the bottom of the metal base. In excellent condition. Comes with its' original box and packaging. Measures approximately 2.5" tall x 3.00" deep x 2.00' wide. Weighs approximately 3/4 pound. Swarovski is an award winning Austrian producer of fine crystal and is headquartered in Wattens, Austria. It is a family owned business founded by Daniel Swarovski in 1895. Swarovski produces some of the finest crystal pieces in the world including the 9 foot diameter, 550 pound crystal star or snowflake that tops the famous Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree in New York City...
Crystal
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H 2.5 in W 2 in D 3 in
Fine Quality Retired Swarovski Crystal Faceted Jet Hematite Skull Figurine
By Swarovski
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautifully and expertly hand made in Austria, finest quality Swarovski Crystal Jet Hematite faceted crystal skull with ruthenium finish metal accents on the face and base. Skull features square faceted hand cut matching faceted crystal teeth. Circa 2011 and retired in 2013, the Swarovski Crystal skull is part of the Soulmates group. Signed with the Swarovski Swan logo on the bottom of the metal base. In excellent condition. Comes with its' original box and packaging. Measures approximately 2.5" tall x 3.00" deep x 2.00' wide. Weighs approximately 3/4 pound. Swarovski is an award winning Austrian producer of fine crystal and is headquartered in Wattens, Austria. It is a family owned business founded by Daniel Swarovski in 1895. Swarovski produces some of the finest crystal pieces in the world including the 9 foot diameter, 550 pound crystal star or snowflake that tops the famous Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree in New York City...
Crystal
Bohemian Antique Engraved Overlay Yellow Glass Sugar Casket
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine and charming antique Bohemian engraved yellow overlay glass lidded presentation sugar casket dating from the 19th century. The small rectangul...
Cut Glass
Pair of Original Thonet Nr. 16 Chairs
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
The chair No.16, also known as a "Gothic chair" because of the beck-rest form which looks like a Gothic church window. It was shown in product cat...
Cane, Beech
Cottageviertel Oak Parquet Panels
Located in London, GB
Reclaimed oak parquet panels from Cottageviertel, Vienna. Available to view at LASSCO Ropewalk