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.
Mid Century Chiavari Chair by Paolo Buffa, Belle Epoque, Reupholstered Fortuny
By Fratelli Levaggi/Guiseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant mid century Chiavari chair, by Paolo Buffa, Belle Epoque, Reupholstered with Fortuny damask fabric, Venice, laquered finish. To ma...
Walnut
Mid-18th Century Mahogany Corner Chair
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A large example of a mid 18th century mahogany corner chair with vase shaped back splat, good cpouor and patination.
$3,213 / set
H 43.31 in W 16.54 in D 18.12 in
Pair of Campanino High Back Chairs Produced by Sabbadini, Chiavari, Italy, 1960s
By Chiavari
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An elegant set of two "Chiavarine" high back chairs produced in the 1960s by one of the most versatile and brilliant cabinetmakers in Chiavari, Felice Sabbadini. Crafted with beech w...
Cane, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Ninfea Folding Side Chair by Gio Ponti, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Ninfea folding side chair made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed by Gio Ponti, in good condition. The seat backrest of singl...
Leather, Walnut
Pr. Mid Century Corner Lounge Chairs by Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in New York, NY
Super chic pair of triangular lounge chairs, attributed to Ficks Reed. The chairs feature a wrap around plinth style base of repeating bamboo pieces, and a bent bamboo frame. The cus...
Bamboo
$6,200Sale Price / set|21% Off
H 31.5 in W 24.5 in D 16.25 in
Vintage Jansky Side Chairs by Driade, Walnut, Mid-Century Modern
A dark-brown, vintage late Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of Jansky side chairs made of handcrafted Walnut, designed by Borek Sipek and produced by Driade, in good condition. The sc...
Metal
High Back Chiavari Chair in Brass and Embroidery, 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
High Back Chiavari Chair in Brass and Embroidery, Europe, 1960s. Looking for something extraordinary to compliment your interior? This wonderful Chiavari chair in brass and embroide...
Brass
$2,092 / item
H 32.68 in W 24.41 in D 25.6 in
Mid-Century Modern ivory bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood
$2,092 / item
H 32.68 in W 24.41 in D 25.6 in
Mid-Century Modern amber bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood
$2,092 / item
H 32.68 in W 24.41 in D 25.6 in
Mid-Century Modern mustard bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood
$2,092 / item
H 32.68 in W 24.41 in D 25.6 in
Mid-Century Modern round salmon bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Zebra Wood
$2,092 / item
H 32.68 in W 24.41 in D 25.6 in
Mid-Century Modern sage bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood
$2,092 / item
H 32.68 in W 24.41 in D 25.6 in
Mid-Century Modern brown bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Gothic Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French gothic chair was handcrafted from solid old-growth oak, and features a splendid execution of the Gothic style which was formalized in the mid-12th century in St. Denis, France. Grape clusters carved into the seatback represent the blood of Christ...
Oak