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.
Pair of Gothic Revival Inlaid & Fine Cut Velvet Side Chairs, English, c. 1870
By Bruce James Talbert, Charles Bevan
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 ...
Upholstery, Ebony, Walnut
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...
Wood, Oak
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...
Brass
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...
Wool, Oak
$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...
Wood
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.
Wood
A rare pair of large-scale 18th century George II architectural corner chairs
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A rare and impressive pair of large-scale 18th century George II architectural form mahogany corner chairs. Each chair with a horseshoe-shaped top rail incorporating outscroll arms,...
Mahogany
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.
Oak
A Pair of Important Scottish Armorial Hall Chairs Late 18th/Early 19th Century
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Pair of Important Scottish Armorial Hall Chairs Late 18th or Early 19th Century, Scotland Constructed in quarter sawn oak, each of generous proportion with solid backs boldly carved...
Oak
Gothic X Frame Carved Oak Chair, Arts and Crafts Style, Antique, 1880
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...
Oak
Interesting Iron Workers Gothic Sexy Dungeon Iron Throne Armchair Part Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this rather interesting metal workers sexy Gothic dungeon throne armchair Well, where to begin, what an interestin...
Iron
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.
Oak
$712 / item
8 chaises néogothiques en chêne circa 1950
Located in Mouscron, WHT
8 chaises néogothiques en chêne circa 1950 le prix est pour 1.
Oak
Ducale BZ, minimal brass Chair Made in Italy by Enrico Girotti
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...
Steel, Brass
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Gothic Revival English Solid Oak Singular Hand Carved Occasional Chair
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Solid Oak hand carved English Gothic Revival chair in excellent original condition. Sturdy and well proportioned. Skilfully carved with dowel and peg work joi...
Oak
19th Century Eastern European Gothic Wrought Iron Chair
Located in Phoenix, 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...
Wrought Iron
Ducale GT Aureo, Venetian modern Chair Made in Italy by edizioni Enrico Girotti
Located in Verona, IT
Sn the Ducale Collection, Enrico Girotti pays homage to the city of Venice, reflecting on the significance of some distinctive elements of Venetian Gothic, applying and reinterpretin...
Steel
Renaissance "Chayère" Chair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This chayère chair of beautiful proportions stands on a rectangular box base enriched by vermiculure motifs executed in flat-plane. This base is topped by a moulding of strong gadroo...
Walnut
$345Sale Price|40% Off
H 31 in W 26.5 in D 17.75 in
Antique Wide Chair, Hand-Carved Back, Solid Wood, Chinese Design
Located in Somis, CA
A solid wood chair with beautiful carved back. The chair is exceptionally wide and sturdy with a large drawer for storage. The seat is set in the "floating panel" structure ensuring ...
Wood
$282Sale Price / item|34% Off
H 35.44 in W 17.33 in D 15.75 in
19th Century Six French Hand Carved Dining Chairs in Provincial Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Six dining chairs from 19th century. Massive walnut hand carved frame with floral accents and rush seats. Five chairs and one armchair with lower back. All in good condition. Could ...
Rush, Wood
Contemporary Upholstered Bell Chair
By Sam Klemick
Located in Los Angeles, CA
As part of Studio Sam Klemick's first collection The Bell Chair debuted in 2021. This hand built wooden chair is made in Los Angeles California. The...
Fabric, Canvas, Wood, Oak
$300Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.01 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
English Antique Inlaid Mahogany Arts & Crafts Side Chair Bedroom Chair
Located in Leicester, GB
An absolutely stunning Arts & Crafts spindle back chair from the early 1900s. Made in England. The chair has delicate legs and shaped spindles on the decorative backrest. The back of...
Mahogany
American Neo-Gothic Carved Walnut Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
An American Neo-Gothic carved walnut side chair. Tall arched back with carved trefoil motif pierced carving and upholstered panel back and sea...
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century French Regence Style Walnut Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Regence style walnut chair. This stunning 19th century French Régence style walnut fauteuil, armchair or side chair has a lovely Entretoise or cross stretcher bet...
Walnut, Mohair
English Victorian Gothic Revival Oak Armchair with Velvet Upholstery
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian Gothic Revival oak high back arm chair with rust velvet upholstered seat and back panel.
Oak, Velvet
$875
H 39 in W 23 in D 23 in
Maitland Smith Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany and Upholstered Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Maitland Smith Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany and Upholstered Side Chair Regency Finished Mahogany Chippendale Straight Leg Side Chair. Off white Upholstery. Carved Aged Regency F...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$786
H 35.75 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in L 35.75 in
1950s Ladies Petite Carved Mahogany and Silk Tufted Upholstered Bureau Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite 1950s ladies Petite carved Mahogany and silk tufted upholstered Bureau chair in beautiful vintage condition. Comfortable seat in good conditi...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$1,800
H 52.5 in W 21.5 in D 22.5 in
19th Century French Gothic Revival Oak Ecclesiastical Church Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1870, this striking antique oak chair reflects the Gothic Revival style through its architectural silhouette and ecclesiastical purpose. The tall pierced back...
Oak
French 19th Century Restauration Dining Room Chairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French 19th century restauration dining room chairs.
Walnut
Sold
H 38.6 in W 17.3 in D 17.7 in
Antique Neo-Gothic Chair, Aged Wood & Woven Rush Seat, France, 1880s
Located in High Point, NC
A piece whose dark aged wood, woven rush seat gives it real character at first glance. The piece dates to 1880s, sourced from France, and carries the hallmarks of period craftsmanshi...
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 38.6 in W 17.3 in D 17.7 in
Antique Neo-Gothic Chair, Aged Wood & Woven Rush Seat, France, 1880s
Located in High Point, NC
A piece whose dark aged wood, woven rush seat gives it real character at first glance. The piece dates to 1880s, sourced from France, and carries the hallmarks of period craftsmanshi...
Fabric, Wood
Pair Of 19th Century Oak Hall Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Attractive Mid 19th Century, Gothic Design, Figured Oak, Pair Of Hall Chairs, Having Very Elegant Swept Arch Back Supports With Applied Cockbeading Decoration And Pierced Quat...
Oak
Sold
H 44.1 in W 28.35 in D 27.37 in
FINE SUITE OF FOUR VINTAGE GOTHIC WINDSOR STEEPLE BACK BURR YEW & ELM ARMCHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of four Burr Yew & Elm circa 1940's Gothic Steeple back Wind...
Elm, Yew
Chair 1930s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Chair 1930s. Well preserved in great firm condition. Rare find. Material: Leather, Oak Hardwood
Leather, Hardwood
Sold
H 48.43 in W 18.71 in D 17.92 in
Set of four chairs in Venetian Gothic style in orange corduroy fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Step into the enchanting world of Venetian Gothic elegance with this exquisite Set of 4 Chairs, handcrafted circa 1920, each a masterpiece in wood. As you run your fingers along the ...
Velvet, Wood
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H 35.83 in W 34.26 in D 34.65 in
FOUR FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE CLUB ARMCHAIRS WiTH GOTHIC CARVED PANELS MUST SEE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale four stunning fully restored antique hand dyed Cigar brown leather club armchairs with Gothic carved panels ...
Leather, Hardwood
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H 35.83 in W 34.26 in D 34.65 in
Pair of Fully Restored Antique Club Armchairs with Gothic Carved Panels Must See
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored pair of antique hand dyed Cigar brown leather club armchairs with Gothic carved panels. An exceptionally good looki...
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century French Carved Walnut Renaissance Altar Throne Chair Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
This Gothic “Cathedre” (French for Cathedra or bishop’s throne) was crafted in southern France circa 1860. Built of walnut, the chair stands on bracket f...
Walnut
Antique Gothic Carved Mahogany Church Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gothic, carved mahogany church/rectory/prayer chair features a peaked high back with a storage compartment under the seat. Impressive entryway or accent chair.
Mahogany
French 19th Century Set of 5 Gothic Style Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This set of remarkable Gothic style chairs are made of solid oak that has acquired a warm patina over the last two centuries. Made in France circa 1...
Oak
Sold
H 47.64 in W 17.33 in D 19.89 in
Set of Six Large Hand Carved Medieval Gothic Style Arched Back Dining Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely suite of six, hand carved Medieval Gothic style dining chairs with arched backs A truly stunning and well made set, in truth I’ve not seen an...
Pine