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.
Rare pair of Gothic Revival chairs by Victor Aimone 19th Century knights Lions
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
A magnificent pair of 19th-century hand-carved lounge chairs by the celebrated Italian sculptor Victor Aimone, whose mastery of Gothic Revival carving ea...
Fabric, Oak
Charles Bevan Marsh Jones & Cribb, Gothic Revival New Registered Reclining Chair
By Marsh, Jones & Cribb, Charles Bevan
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan under licence to Marsh Jones & Cribb. A 'New Registered Reclining Chair'. A Gothic Revival reclining upholstered arm chair, with pegged oak frame and original casters. The brass mechanism is in great shape still works effortlessly. Measures: Height 40 inches, width 26 inches, depth fully retracted 30", fully extended depth is 45". Marsh and Jones began making furniture around 1850, originally known as “Marsh and Jones: Medieval Cabinet Makers” of Leeds", becoming Marsh Jones and Cribb in 1867 and exhibited at the Paris Exposition in 1878. They employed Charles Bevan who in 1865 gave them licence to manufacture his successful ‘New Registered Reclining Chair'. Bevan designed the furniture and interiors for the son of Sir Titus Salt an enormous commission for his marital home Saltaire. Another leading architect and interior designer Bruce J Talbert...
Oak
Rare pair of Gothic Revival chairs by Victor Aimone 19th century Dragons knights
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
A magnificent pair of 19th-century hand-carved lounge chairs by the celebrated Italian sculptor Victor Aimone, whose mastery of Gothic Revival carving ea...
Fabric, Oak
Victorian Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Side Throne Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Victorian hand carved oak Gothic revival side throne chair with woven cane wicker back and needle point seat, circa 1860.
Wood
Antique 19th C Gothic Revival Carved Armchair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique 19th C Gothic Revival Carved Armchair. Mahogany tone frame with Neo Gothic design. Hand Carved and Superb Condition Antique Gothic Reviva...
Wood
E W Pugin attri. A Gothic Revival oak duet chair with a wider than usual seat.
Located in London, GB
E W Pugin attributed. A Gothic Revival oak duet chair with a wider than usual seat. With later period upholstery.
Oak
John Pollard Seddon Attri, Probably for C. Seddon A Gothic Revival Nursing Chair
Located in London, GB
John Pollard Seddon attributed, probably made by C. Seddon in collaboration with Kenton and Co. A well designed architectural Gothic Revival oak upholstered nursing or low chair with...
Oak
Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival English Walnut Reclining Arm Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Invented Circa 1850, the precursor to the modern recliner was initially designed for its versatility: early models could serve as a chair, a bed, and a chaise lounge. This innovation quickly gained popularity for combining comfort with luxury. Napoleon III, the nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte and Emperor of the French, reportedly owned one of the first recliners. This model, constructed in neighboring England during the same era, may even resemble the French monarch’s reclinable chair. Intended for an English drawing room or parlor, this beautiful piece features elegant jacquard upholstery and turned legs. The backrest can extend almost one-hundred-eight degrees from an upright position, facilitated by a graceful manual mechanism similar to the ratcheting recline...
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,180 / set
Pair of Gothic Revival Armchairs
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Pair of gothic revival oak armchairs. Upholstered in embossed leather.
$3,894
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
$2,124Sale Price|20% Off
H 59.26 in W 61.42 in D 18.51 in
Gothic Revival Oak High Back Hall Bench, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Gothic Revival high back hall bench. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak frame with original hand-carved elements in the back and the sides! Un...
Wrought Iron
$3,500
H 29.5 in Dm 14.75 in
Austrian Gothic Revival Patinated Bronze Plant Stand / Side Table by Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
Antique (19th century) tripod patinated bronze plant stand or side table in the Gothic Revival style with circular top depicting an Austrian double-headed eagle in shield in center, ...
Bronze
$3,875
H 32 in W 31.5 in D 19.5 in
Antique French Carved Oak Sofa Side Table Petite Desk Renaissance Gothic
Located in Choudrant, LA
19th century French Carved Oak Dolphin Library Table Petite Desk Renaissance. Direct from France, an elegant, and petite, antique French carved sofa...
Oak
$1,982Sale Price|20% Off
H 47.64 in W 35.24 in D 24.41 in
Antique French Oak Ecclesiastical Gothic Adjustable Reading Table Lectern Stand
Located in Norwich, England
A 19th century French oak fully adjustable reading table in the Ecclesiastical Gothic style. Circa 1880. The table has a rounded rectangular plateau with two book rests, terminating...
Iron, Brass
Gothic Revival Oak Side Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
Gothic Revival carved oak table with rectangular shaped top featuring gadroon edge. Single fitted drawer. Table stands on barley twist turned legs with barley twist center stretch...
Oak
$5,192Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Italian Midcentury Reclinable Lounge Chair or Armchair, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Original Mid-Century Modern reclinable lounge chair or chaise longue. This extremely comfortable reclinable chair and can be set in several positions, with or without the footrest e...
Iron
19th Century Pair of Gothic Armchairs
Located in High Point, NC
19th century pair of English armchairs in the gothic manner. They have wonderfully carved frames and are newly upholstered in linen with a double welt decoration. Seat measures 18.25...
Linen, Oak
$16,559
H 33.86 in W 27.96 in D 31.89 in
Original Ignazio Gardella Reclining Digamma Chair, 1960s, Italy
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare original Ignazio Gardella Reclining Digamma chair, designed in the late 1950s and produced by Gavina, Italy in the 1960s. Newly upholstered in gre...
Brass, Steel
Renaissance Revival Carved Figural Fruitwood Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A French renaissance revival carved figural side table with 4 carved cherubs fugures on legs and a center top carved figure of a lady. A central st...
Fruitwood, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Oak Church Bench
Located in Astoria, NY
A substantial mid-19th century French Gothic Revival church bench sourced in the Bordeaux region of France and crafted in solid oak with a beautifully aged warm patina. Originally ma...
Oak
Arnt Lande Danish Reclining Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful Mid-Century Modern lounge chair features teak hardwood frame and high back upholstered seat. Adjustable reclining option locks the chair into varying angles for optimu...
Upholstery, Teak
Sold
H 40.16 in W 382.68 in D 36.23 in
Antique Victorian Pair Of Ladies And Gentlemen’s Red Gothic Revival Oak Chairs
Located in King's Lynn, GB
Victorian Pair Of Ladies And Gentlemen’s Gothic Revival Chairs. Gentlemen’s Chair Dimensions: - Height 102cm - Width 72cm - Depth 92cm - Seat heights 44cm Ladies chair Dimensions: -...
Oak
Restored Witco Tiki Dramatic High Back Chairs in Original Red Fur
By William Westenhaver / Witco, Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of restored Witco Conquistador tiki dramatic high-back chairs in original red fur. These chairs are absolutely wild in the best kind of way. The original red fur fabric has a thick pile. This bright red upholstery adds drama to the high-back, iron cladded, hand-carved chairs. These highly collectible and hard-to-find thrown chairs were born of the jet-set era. The 1960s was the golden age of air travel and Americans were absolutely fascinated with “Exotica.” Ephemera from exotic tropical lands around South Asia were all the rage and gave birth to an explosion of tiki motifs in popular American culture. We have four of these chairs available, two arm chairs and two side chairs. This listing is for just the two armless chairs. The two armchairs are sold separate. We also have the matching dining table, sold separate. We have other Witco items available including conquistador chairs in new leopard upholstery, Witco end table, and Witco cat...
Metal
Pair of Spanish Style Mexican Iron Chairs
By Samuel Yellin
Located in New York, NY
Very fine quality metalsmith workmanship, Spanish influence, Mexican made iron lounge chairs. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
Wrought Iron
Sold
H 40.56 in W 34.26 in D 35.83 in
Very Comfortable Neo Gothic 'Griffin Talon' vintage leather Wingback chair
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
We worked with enthusiasm on this project of a classic antique 1930's Wingback chair with hand carved wooden Griffin front claws that hold a sphere We used old stock vintage cogna...
Leather