Gothic Revival Bedroom Furniture
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.
1880s English Antique Gothic Revival Bedroom Furniture
Oak
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Bedroom Furniture
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Bedroom Furniture
Ash
Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Bedroom Furniture
Wood
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Bedroom Furniture
Metal, Bronze, Brass
Late 19th Century American Antique Gothic Revival Bedroom Furniture
Walnut
20th Century English Gothic Revival Bedroom Furniture
Oak
19th Century American Antique Gothic Revival Bedroom Furniture
Walnut, Burl
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Bedroom Furniture
Oak
Mid-20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Bedroom Furniture
Elm
20th Century French Gothic Revival Bedroom Furniture
Wood
1830s British Antique Gothic Revival Bedroom Furniture
Mahogany
1950s French Vintage Gothic Revival Bedroom Furniture
Kingwood
Mid-20th Century American Gothic Revival Bedroom Furniture
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Gothic Revival Bedroom Furniture
Hardwood, Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Bedroom Furniture
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Bedroom Furniture
Walnut
1890s French Antique Gothic Revival Bedroom Furniture
Walnut
1890s French Antique Gothic Revival Bedroom Furniture
Walnut
1890s French Antique Gothic Revival Bedroom Furniture
Walnut
1970s American Vintage Gothic Revival Bedroom Furniture
Hide, Bamboo, Wood
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Bedroom Furniture
Carrara Marble
1930s Vintage Gothic Revival Bedroom Furniture
Walnut
1870s French Antique Gothic Revival Bedroom Furniture
Marble
Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Bedroom Furniture
Oak, Mirror
Mid-20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Bedroom Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Bedroom Furniture
Walnut