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.
Moldovan Rose Kilim • Handwoven Floral Flatweave Rug • Wall Art • Vintage, 1960s
Located in Burlingame, CA
✔ This rug feels like a romantic midnight garden, grounding a space with moody elegance, painterly florals, and soulful vintage character. Handwoven in Eastern Europe in the 1960s, ...
Wool, Cotton
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry with Louis XVI Revival Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79208 Late 19th Century Antique French Aubusson Tapestry, 06'00 x 08'10. A sanctuary of woven splendor and poetic artistry, this handwoven wool and silk French Aubusson tapestry from...
Wool, Silk
$3,584Sale Price|20% Off
Moldovan Rose Kilim • Vintage European Flatweave Wool Rug • 8×13 • 1940s
Located in Burlingame, CA
Moldovan Rose Vintage Kilim • Handmade Wool Carpet • 8x12 European Floral Flatweave Area Rug for Living Room, Bedroom, Dining, Kitchen & Study ✔ This handmade vintage rug from E...
Wool, Cotton
Moldovan Rose Kilim • Vintage European Flatweave Rug • Wall Art • Dated 1972
Located in Burlingame, CA
✔ This rug feels like a midnight garden in bloom, bringing romantic drama and painterly elegance into a space through its rich contrast and soft vintage florals. Handwoven in Moldov...
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Embroidered Silk Rug with Victorian Gothic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77335 vintage embroidered silk rug with Victorian Gothic style. This handwoven wool and silk embroidered rug features an all-over repeating fl...
Wool, Silk
$1,350Sale Price|46% Off
Zabihi Collection Antique Ivory Turkish Scatter Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century scatter size turkish Rug. Ivory, red, brown and camel Measures: 3'3'' x 4'9''.
Wool
Antique Turkish Rug in Ivory and Gray
Located in New York, NY
An unusual Turkish rug woven in Izmir, located in western Turkey. Nice, crisp colors and durable full pile with abrash near one end of the field. Charming indeed. Measures: 4'4'' ...
Wool
$2,626
H 49.61 in W 67.72 in D 0.24 in
Pretty Vintage French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry, Verdure
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful vintage French Aubusson style tapestry with a nice design of Typical 18th century verdure, depicting a green country landscape with a pond. Bring a little reminder of natu...
Wool
$7,840Sale Price|20% Off
W 56 in L 123 in
Rug & Kilim’s Aubusson-Style Flatweave Rug in Brown with Rich Floral Pictorial
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 5x10 rug from the European Collection by Rug & Kilim is inspired by antique Aubusson flatweaves. Its design favors rich browns and dark greens in a vivid pict...
Wool
$74,995Sale Price|50% Off
H 216 in W 108 in D 0.05 in
Late 17th Century French Aubusson Allegorical Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson “Louis XIV” allegorical tapestry from the late 17th or early 18th century, depicting an allegory of Spring, with Flora crowned b...
Wool
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Rustic Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson rustic tapestry from the late 19th century, 'Le Jeu de Colin-Maillard', ('The Blind Man’s Buff') after a cartoon by Jean-Baptiste Hue...
Wool
19th Century French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Place this long and narrow antique tapestry in a staircase or in between two windows for a pop of color. Handwoven in Aubusson, France in the 19th Century, this lovely verdure wall p...
Tapestry, Wool, Silk
Late 17th Century French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson rustic tapestry from the late 17th century, depicting several villagers on either side of a large tree in the right foreground, watching the cargo being unloaded from a large vessel docked by the verdant river bank at left. Enclosed by a narrow monochromatic border. Wool with silk inlay. Measures: 10’1” H x 7’0” W This tapestry was probably woven after a design by the French painter Claude-Joseph Vernet (1714-1789), renowned for his Marines, or maybe by his student Charles Grenier de Lacroix also known as Lacroix de Marseille...
Wool
Late 19th Century French Rustic Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson Rustic tapestry from the late 19th century after an original painting by the French painter François Boucher (1703-1770), 'The Cherry Picking'. This theme was succe...
Wool
17th Century French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson verdure landscape tapestry from the 17th century, featuring a paradisiacal vision of a remote cottage with a beautiful waterfall placed within a lush lakeside setti...
Wool
Vintage Handwoven Scandinavian Wall Tapestry / Runner, 1960s
Located in Bergen, NO
Handwoven Scandinavian Wall Tapestry / Runner, 1960s Exceptional handwoven Scandinavian textile from the 1960s, executed in high-quality wool and characterized by a refined, underst...
Wool
19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson tapestry from the 19th century, depicting several young courtiers spending a leisurely afternoon gaily dancing and carousing within the splendidly maintained verdan...
Wool
$880
W 60.24 in L 68.9 in
Vintage Old Bessarabian Kilim Rug, Moldovan Moldavian Romanian Bulgarian Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Vintage Old Bessarabian Kilim Rug from Moldova with a rare and beautiful color composition. Today it is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordering Romania and Ukrai...
Wool, Natural Fiber
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson mythological tapestry from the late 19th century, circa 1890, featuring the foremost of the nine muses from Greek mythology, Calliope. Calliope and the muses were t...
Wool
Sold
H 67.72 in W 70.08 in D 0.2 in
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Vintage French hand printed Tapestry, « bestiaire »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introduce timeless charm into your space with this exquisite wool and linen tapestry from the renowned Robert Four manufacture in Aubusson, France. A vintage replica of a 15th-centur...
Cotton, Wool
Terracotta Green Persian Bidjar Rug Border Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Large pillow made from an early 20th century Persian Bidjar rug. Insert included, zipper closure too. Measures: 1'10" x 2'1".
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Distressed Overdyed Vintage Skull Rug with Unconventional Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Unconventional elements, like this skull rug, can make a more traditional room seem alive, while classic elements can make an unconventional room seem livabl...
Wool, Cotton
Distressed Overdyed Vintage Persian Tabriz with Modern Industrial Skull Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Inspired from Victorian Gothic decor and atmospheric design, this vintage overdyed rug is not for the faint of heart with its smiling skull. It’s all abou...
Cotton, Wool
Distressed Vintage Calavera Sugar Skull Rug Inspired by Alexander McQueen
Located in Dallas, TX
80276 Distressed Vintage Calavera Sugar Skull Rug Inspired by Alexander McQueen. Drawing inspiration from Alexander McQueen, Día de los Muertos, and Disney's...
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, Overdyed Blue with Skull and Rose Design
Located in Dallas, TX
This overdyed vintage Persian Tabriz rug in blue is far from plain and simple with its alluring and meaningful composition. In this unique distressed rug, the intricately illustrated...
Wool
Vintage Overdyed Persian Tabriz Rug with Skull
Located in Dallas, TX
Inspired from Victorian Gothic decor and atmospheric design, this vintage overdyed rug is not for the faint of heart with its smiling skull. It’s all abou...
Cotton, Wool
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug Overdyed with Skull Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Skull designs don’t have to be dreary, especially when paired with an alluring deep purple composition and other eclectic patterns in your space. In a world of bland, staged, cookie-cutter interiors, it is so refreshing to see something totally different and unexpected. Characterized by dark colors, curved ornate furniture and plenty of decorative details, Victorian Gothic design is a visual feast that makes a statement with its boldness, drama and elegance. Inspired from different eras of Victorian Gothic décor...
Cotton, Wool
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, Overdyed Blue with Skull and Rose Design
Located in Dallas, TX
This overdyed vintage Persian Tabriz rug in blue is far from plain and simple with its alluring and meaningful composition. In this unique distressed rug, the intricately illustrated...
Cotton, Wool
Silver Gray Antique Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Turkish Sivas rug featuring a silver/gray color background.
Wool