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Gothic Chairs

GOTHIC STYLE

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.

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Style: Gothic
French Gothic Style Carved Oak Chayère Throne Chair, 19th Century
French Gothic Style Carved Oak Chayère Throne Chair, 19th Century

French Gothic Style Carved Oak Chayère Throne Chair, 19th Century

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French Gothic Style Carved Oak Chayère Throne Chair, 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… A French chayère throne chair, hand-carved in the late 1800s, using older Gothic-style panels. Multiple panels of Gothic tracery and linenfold were in...

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Quelaag's Chair – Handcrafted Carved and Upholstered Contemporary Gothic Chair
Quelaag's Chair – Handcrafted Carved and Upholstered Contemporary Gothic Chair

Quelaag's Chair – Handcrafted Carved and Upholstered Contemporary Gothic Chair

$7,500

Quelaag's Chair – Handcrafted Carved and Upholstered Contemporary Gothic Chair

By Realm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Part of an ongoing series of Witch’s Chairs, the voluptuous forms and plush upholstery of this chair polymerize mutated forms with a sense of gorgeous monstrosity. The fusion of rabb...

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2010s American Gothic Chairs

Materials

Brass

Gothic Revival English Solid Oak Singular Hand Carved Occasional Chair
Gothic Revival English Solid Oak Singular Hand Carved Occasional Chair

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Gothic Revival English Solid Oak Singular Hand Carved Occasional Chair

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

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Antique Medieval Gothic Hand Carved Wood Figural Musician Bard Tavern Side Chair

Antique Medieval Gothic Hand Carved Wood Figural Musician Bard Tavern Side Chair

$950

Antique Medieval Gothic Hand Carved Wood Figural Musician Bard Tavern Side Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique European Medieval Gothic Hand Carved Wood Figural Musician Bard Tavern Side Chair. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 39.5" H x 19" W x 22" D x 17" Seat Height.

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Pair of 19th Century Italian Romanesque Style Oak Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Italian Romanesque Style Oak Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Italian Romanesque Style Oak Chairs

$8,500 / set

Pair of 19th Century Italian Romanesque Style Oak Chairs

Located in Troy, NY

Pair of 19th Century Italian Romanesque Style Oak Chairs of impressive, and massive size, after a 12th century model from the cathedral in Agnano, Italy.

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19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Chairs

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Gothic style linenfold Caquetoire Armchair
Gothic style linenfold Caquetoire Armchair

Gothic style linenfold Caquetoire Armchair

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Gothic style linenfold Caquetoire Armchair

Located in Troy, NY

Gothic style Linenfold Caquetoire Armchair. The linear design, understated decoration of the linen-fold back panel and comfortable proportion give this chair a timeless look.

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19th Century English Antique Gothic Chairs

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19th Century Eastern European Gothic Wrought Iron Chair
19th Century Eastern European Gothic Wrought Iron Chair

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Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Circa 1880 Eastern European Gothic Wrought Iron Chair. Red Velvet upholstery and nicely patina on iron work. Heavy but handsome! please message us for more details. See detailed pic...

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Arts and Crafts Gothic X Frame Carved Oak Chair
Arts and Crafts Gothic X Frame Carved Oak Chair

Arts and Crafts Gothic X Frame Carved Oak Chair

$835

Arts and Crafts Gothic X Frame Carved Oak Chair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Arts and Crafts Gothic X Frame Carved Oak chair The chair has a very detailed carved and gilded frame with Lions faces on each side of the back. The chair is set on an X Frame wh...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Chairs

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Oak

Ducale BZ, minimal brass Chair Made in Italy by Enrico Girotti
Ducale BZ, minimal brass Chair Made in Italy by Enrico Girotti

Ducale BZ, minimal brass Chair Made in Italy by Enrico Girotti

$2,605 / item

Ducale BZ, minimal brass Chair Made in Italy by Enrico Girotti

By Enrico Girotti, LapiegaWD

Located in Verona, IT

A captivating reinterpretation of Venetian Gothic, the Ducale BZ Chair by Enrico Girotti infuses contemporary form with medieval grace. The sculptural metal frame, crafted from solid...

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Pair of Gothic Revival Inlaid & Fine Cut Velvet Side Chairs, English, c. 1870
Pair of Gothic Revival Inlaid & Fine Cut Velvet Side Chairs, English, c. 1870

Pair of Gothic Revival Inlaid & Fine Cut Velvet Side Chairs, English, c. 1870

$2,895 / set

Pair of Gothic Revival Inlaid & Fine Cut Velvet Side Chairs, English, c. 1870

By Charles Bevan, Bruce James Talbert

Located in Atlanta, GA

A richly detailed pair of English Gothic Revival walnut side chairs, dating to around 1870, distinguished by their intricately carved tracery backs, architectural arcade motifs, and ...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Chairs

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Early Gothic Medieval Cathedral Solid Oak Misericord Bench Chair
Early Gothic Medieval Cathedral Solid Oak Misericord Bench Chair

Early Gothic Medieval Cathedral Solid Oak Misericord Bench Chair

$2,700Sale Price|28% Off

Early Gothic Medieval Cathedral Solid Oak Misericord Bench Chair

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Gothic Medieval cathedral oak Misericord bench, circa 15th-17th Centuries. This beautiful small bench or chair stall was often found in Medieval Cat...

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17th Century European Antique Gothic Chairs

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Mid 19th Century French Gotchic and Needlepoint Chair
Mid 19th Century French Gotchic and Needlepoint Chair

Mid 19th Century French Gotchic and Needlepoint Chair

$1,695

Mid 19th Century French Gotchic and Needlepoint Chair

Located in New York, NY

A richly detailed Gothic Revival armchair from mid-19th century France, featuring a hand-carved oak frame and original needlepoint upholstery. This stately piece embodies the grandeu...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Chairs

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8 Neogothic Chairs in Oak circa 1950
8 Neogothic Chairs in Oak circa 1950

8 Neogothic Chairs in Oak circa 1950

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8 Neogothic Chairs in Oak circa 1950

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

8 neogothic chairs in oak circa 1950 the price is for 1.

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1950s European Vintage Gothic Chairs

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