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.
John Pollard Seddon A pair of Gothic Revival oak dining chairs. 4 more available
Located in London, GB
John Pollard Seddon (1827-1906), a pair of Gothic Revival oak dining chairs. These upholstered dining chairs are the side chairs en s...
Oak
$5,300Sale Price / set|22% Off
Set of Four 19th Century Renaissance Revival Carved Chairs with Cane Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These richly carved chairs are excellent examples of late 19th-century to early 20th-century Renaissance Revival seating, most likely produced in France or Northern Europe during the...
Oak
A W N Pugin, Stamped Gillows, a Set of Four Gothic Revival Oak Dining Chairs
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A W N Pugin, made by Gillows of Lancaster. Stamped Gillows to the back legs. A set of four Gothic Revival oak dining chairs. Measures: Height 34 1/2 inches. x width 17 inches. x d...
Oak
A good quality set of four Gothic Revival oak dining chairs with bobbin turnings
Located in London, GB
A good quality set of four Gothic Revival oak dining chairs with twin pierced quatrefoil details to the arched top and bobbin turned l...
Oak
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
Gothic Revival Wooden Armchairs, Pine & Oak, 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gothic Revival; pine; wood; chairs; oak; 20th century; armchairs; dining chairs; dining room; england; folding seats; folding chairs; A set of six Gothic Revival armchairs, ideal ...
Wood, Oak, Pine
Set of Nine Gothic Revival Dining Chairs
Located in Dekalb, IL
Upholstered Victorian-inspired dining chair set. Have you ever hosted a vampire family for dinner and realized you didn't have appropriate seating? Well these Gothic Revival chairs ...
Leather, Walnut
AWN Pugin, Six Gothic Revival Oak Dining Chairs Probably for the House of Lords
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A W N Pugin, made by Gillows of Lancaster. Stamped Gillows to the back legs. A set of six Gothic Revival oak dining chairs probably designed for the House of Lords...
Oak
Hendrik Petrus Berlage. Dutch. A set of four Gothic Revival oak side chairs
Located in London, GB
Hendrik Petrus Berlage. Dutch. A captivating set of four Gothic Revival oak side chairs with a progressive architectural A frame design to the...
Oak
J.G.Crace attributed. In the style of AWN Pugin. A pair of Gothic Revival chairs
Located in London, GB
J.G.Crace attributed. In the style of AWN Pugin. A pair of Gothic Revival oak cane seat dining chairs. The head rail and back rail with carved florets and chamfered details throughou...
Oak
J P Seddon, Exhibited Crystal Palace 1851. Six Gothic Revival oak dining chairs
Located in London, GB
John Pollard Seddon (1827-1906), six Gothic Revival oak dining chairs. These upholstered dining chairs are the side chairs en suite t...
Oak
AWN Pugin Pair of Gothic Revival Oak Dining Chairs for the Palace of Westminster
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in London, GB
A.W.N. Pugin. A unusually large pair of Gothic Revival oak dining chairs with carved florets to the lower front legs and chamfered details to the show wood, probably designed for the Palace of Westminster.
Oak
A W N Pugin attributed, made by Gillows of Lancaster. A Gothic Revival oak side
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in London, GB
A W N Pugin attributed, made by Gillows of Lancaster. A Gothic Revival oak side chair with carved entwining leaf florets to the shaped upper back rest, and a carved rose to the centr...
Oak
Charles Bevan attributed. A Gothic Revival side chair with scroll carvings
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan attributed. A gothic Revival side chair with scroll carvings to the upper sides and incised decoration framing the backrest, with chamfered, and carved, and dot decorat...
Oak
Charles Bevan attributed. A gothic Revival side chair with chamfered edges
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan attributed. A gothic Revival side chair with chamfered edges, and ebonized dot decoration to the lower back, and to the front and back seat corners. With ring turned su...
Walnut
SIX ANTIQUE HAND CARVED WALNUT BROWN LEATHER GOTHIC REVIVAL DINING CHAIRs 6
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of six Gothic Revival hand carved walnut dining chairs with brown leather seats A very good looking and well made suite, circa 1...
Leather, Walnut
Eight Hand Carved Walnut Gothic Revival Dining Chairs circa 1840 Stunning Frames
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this lovely suite of eight Gothic Revival hand carved walnut dining chairs A very good looking and well made suite, made in circa 1840 but based on a much earl...
Walnut
Vintage Boho Spanish Hand Crafted Leather Dining Chairs - Set of 16
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Anchor your dining space with the timeless gravitas of this magnificent set of sixteen hand-crafted Spanish Revival dining chairs. Constru...
Metal
Six Original Victorian circa 1890 Steeple Back Gothic Arch Oak Dining Chairs 6
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of six original Gothic revival English oak Victorian dining chairs circa 1890 A very decorative and well made set, each chair ...
Oak
FOUR ANTIQUE CIRCA 1900 ENGLISH THOMAS CHIPPENDALE GOTHIC REVIVAL DINING CHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite, highly collectable suite of circa 1900-1920 English Mahogany Thomas Chippendale style Gothic...
Hardwood
Set of Four Gothic Revival English Bleached Oak Dining Chairs with Arched Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four English Gothic Revival bleached oak dining room chairs with broken arch backs, faceted tapering legs and custom linen upholstery. This set of four English Gothic Reviva...
Upholstery, Oak
Set of 6 Brutalist Oak Raw Spanish Dining Chairs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Gorgeous oak chairs with the original leather seat and oak frame. Clear pin hole connections give the chairs a nice robust look. The stools are in a good condition with some visibl...
Leather, Oak
$4,898 / set
H 33.86 in W 17.52 in D 17.33 in
Pair Of Regency Gothic Revival English Oak Hall Chairs Circa 1825
Located in Norwich, GB
A superb pair of Regency oak Gothic Revival hall chairs. English - Circa 1825. Excellent examples with architectural influence, having lancet arched shaped tops with fabulous quatre...
Oak
Set of Four 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of Four 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Chairs is truly a timeless classic! Featuring curved oval seatbacks and generous seats, the set...
Walnut
$2,400 / set
H 35 in W 18 in D 14.5 in
Set of Four Rare 19th Century Portuguese Goa Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of four rare rosewood dining chairs from Portuguese Goa, late 1800s. Caned seats have been redone. Beautifully carved crests and backs ...
Rosewood
$3,884
H 35 in W 24 in D 23.5 in
Rare Antique Gothic Revival Oak Armchair Chair w Female Sculptures in Armrests
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and impressive, Gothic style chair from the late 1800s. This rare and solid oak Gothic Revival church chair has a beautiful patination and it is as stabile as the day it was...
Leather, Oak
$3,741 / set
H 34.06 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in
Six Original Victorian circa 1890 Steeple Back Gothic Arch Oak Dining Chairs 6
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of six original Gothic revival English oak Victorian dining chairs circa 1890 A very decorative and well made set, each chair ...
Oak
$3,850 / set
H 31.89 in W 17.33 in D 19.3 in
Guillerme & Chambron Set of Four Dining Chairs in Oak and Striped Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, set of four dining chairs, oak, fabric, France, 1960s Beautifully shaped chairs in patinated oak by French designer duo Jacques Chambron and ...
Oak, Fabric
Set of Four Carved Bent Lucite Dining Chairs
By Neal Small
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern set of carved beveled Lucite shield back style dining chairs.
Upholstery, Lucite
$5,442 / set
H 32.29 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 in
Set of Four Oak Fumay Dining Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1960s
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb set of four oak dining chairs by Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1960s. The wooden frames are in great condition with a wonderful tone. The seat cushions are in good conditio...
Oak
Set of 3 Early 19th Century Sabre Leg Klismos Form Side Chairs
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Three sabre leg Klismos form side chairs of European beech and mahogany with seats upholstered in suede. Denmark, circa 1820.
Suede, Beech, Mahogany
Set of 8 J. Stuart Clingman Dining Chairs for John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb, John Stuart
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of EIGHT modernist dining chairs in walnut with upholstered seat and floating back cushions held suspended by brass fittings. Designed by J. Stuart Clingman for John Widdicomb. ...
Brass
$4,762 / set
H 35 in W 17.5 in D 18.5 in
AWN Pugin, Six Gothic Revival Oak Dining Chairs Probably for the House of Lords
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A W N Pugin, made by Gillows of Lancaster. Stamped Gillows to the back legs. A set of six Gothic Revival oak dining chairs probably designed for the House of Lords...
Oak
Set of Eight Antique Leather and Oak Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A beautiful set of eight antique leather and oak dining chairs. They are in the gothic revival style, they were made in England and date from around the 1920’s. The quality is outst...
Leather, Oak
Set of Eight Antique Leather and Oak Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A beautiful set of eight antique leather and oak dining chairs. They are in the gothic revival style, they were made in England and date from around the 1920’s. The quality is outst...
Leather, Oak
Gothic Revival Carved Oak Dining Chairs, 7
Located in Astoria, NY
Set of Seven Gothic Revival Carved Oak Dining Chairs, early 20th century, with openwork backs, black upholstered seats on four two front tapered legs and two back curved legs, "James...
Upholstery, Oak
Antique French Set of 8 Chairs Gothic Revival Carved Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique French Oak GOTHIC REVIVAL Set of 8 Chairs~~HIGHLY CARVED ~~c. 1860s -1880s Highly detailed Gothic accents~~hard-to-find SET OF 8 44" tall x 18" wide x 1...
Oak
Set of 6 Arts and Crafts Gothic Oak Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 6 Arts and Crafts Gothic Oak Leather Dining Chairs This is a good set of Arts and Crafts Dining Chairs, they are in the gothic sty...
Leather, Oak
Pair of Gothic Revival Decorated Wooden Chairs by Kittinger
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of gothic revival altar chairs by Kittinger Furniture. Slender wood backs with polychrome detail. Trapezoidal seats and turned wood legs. Rich patina to wood throughout. Marke...
Wood
A Set of 4 Victorian Barley Twist Oak Dining Chairs This is a lovely set
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Set of 4 Victorian Barley Twist Oak Dining Chairs This is a lovely set of High Back Dining Chairs, the barley twist columns on the...
Oak
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H 38.39 in W 19.3 in D 23.43 in
TEN STUNNING ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 GOTHIC REVIVAL OAK PUGIN STYLE DINING CHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of 10 antique circa 1880 hand carved English oak dining chairs with period castors and u...
Oak
Set of 6 English Oak & Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Set of six Edwardian period carved oak dining chairs dating to circa 1890 with green velvet upholstered seats. They have stable, oak frames which have a beautiful time worn patina an...
Wood, Oak
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H 45 in W 16.5 in D 18 in
Antique French Chairs Set of 6 Gothic Revival Oak Pegged Dining Side Chairs 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
Gorgeous antique French oak gothic revival set of 6 dining or side chairs~~c. 1880s-1890s HARD-TO-FIND SET OF 6 highly carved oak chairs~~crown finials, linen fold and trefoil ac...
Oak
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H 37.8 in W 17.13 in D 19.1 in
SIX ANTIQUE ORNATELY CARVED STEEPLE BACK WALNUT GOTHIC REVIVAL DiNING CHAIRS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of six original Gothic Revival hand carved English oak dining chairs...
Oak
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H 35.5 in W 16 in D 16 in
Set of Eight 19th Century Carved Oak Gothic Revival Chairs A W Pugin, Circa 1850
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in Portland, OR
A good set of eight carved oak Gothic Revival side chairs in the manner of Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, circa 1850. The chairs having compressed acorn shaped finials, the chair b...
Oak