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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Gothic Turned Wood Settee
By William & Mary
Located in New York, NY
Gilded Age American settee with upholstered seat and carved mahogany frame with spindle detailing. Seat is reupholstered in a bold red wool blend fabric. Circa 1890-1910.
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
Very Rare Swiss or German Late Gothic early 16th century "Flachschnitz" Bench
Located in Troy, NY
Very Rare Swiss or German Late Gothic early 16th century "Flachschnitz" Bench. Unique, decorative, charming bench, front and back panels with intricate and whimsical “Flachschnitz” d...
Pine
Modern Gio Ponti Style Window Benches or Settees
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
Modern walnut sculpted and brass sabot benches or settees inspired by Gio Ponti the famous Italian Mid - Century designer . Floating cushion newly upholstered on top of solid brass ...
Wood
Late 19th Century French Gothic Style Hand Carved Oak Coffer Bench
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Gothic style oak coffer bench features ten hand carved panels in the lower apron and seat back, each with alternating Gothic motifs. Gothic column...
Iron
1940s French Art Deco Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Art Deco settee with rosewood arms and frame from France, 1940s. Striking large circular arms and newly woven seat and back with trestle style feet.
Cane, Rosewood
Old Hickory Barrel-Back Settee
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Chireno, TX
Old Hickory barrel-back settee with a bent hickory frame and a woven splint seat and back. Note: Regional differences in humidity and climate during shipp...
Hickory
Small Settee by Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern bench with attached table. Made by Thayer Coggin with upholstered settee on a wood bench. Please confirm location.
Wood
George III Painted Settee
Located in Essex, MA
Three chair back with arms and caned seat raised on square tapered legs. the back splats with painted drapery design also musical trophies
Wood
$2,369Sale Price|20% Off
H 42.13 in W 35.44 in D 16.15 in
Italian Vintage Modernist Brutalist Style Solid Wood High Back Settee Benches
Located in Firenze, IT
This vintage Mid-Century Modern period solid wood banquette settee was probably a chapel pews benches. These original and rare high back seatings str...
Metal
$2,618Sale Price|30% Off
H 42.92 in W 66.74 in D 26.38 in
18th Century Spanish Pyrenean Mountain Bench
Located in London, GB
A large late 18th century bench from the Pyrenees Mountains in northern Aragon. Primitively constructed from dark, heavily patinated pine timber - a one-off piece, likely built for a...
Pine
Laurel Settee, Modern Walnut Windsor Style Bench
By Carter Ellis
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A clean modernization of a Classic Windsor bench, this settee features sculpted legs and slats instead of dowels and spindles. Constructed from sustainable walnut, the settee is artisan crafted with traditional joinery and finished with an all-natural, 100% plant-based, hard-wax oil. "The Laurel Settee...
Wood, Walnut
$14,900
H 32.5 in W 77.5 in D 25.25 in
Antique French Recamier Sofa, Ebonized Mahogany, Cream Upholstery
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black, antique French sofa bench-recamier made of hand crafted ebonized Mahogany, in good condition. The canapé is particularized by two side backrests, standing on four arched wooden...
Mahogany, Fabric, Ebony, Upholstery, Cotton
$10,656Sale Price|25% Off
H 35.04 in W 71.66 in D 18.12 in
Italian Bench / Settee with Wall Hanging Back, Italy, 1950
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milan, IT
Spectacular Italian bench / settee with wall hanging back, Italy, 1950.
Upholstery, Wood
Modern Gio Ponti Style Window Bench or Settee
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
Modern walnut sculpted bench or settee inspired by Gio Ponti the famous Italian Mid - Century designer . Blue velvet cushion newly upholstered . Available also a pair .
Wood
Antique R.J. Horner Style Carved Mahogany Winged Griffin Parlor Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique R.J. Horner Style Carved Mahogany Winged Griffin Parlor Set Stunning Antique R.J. Horner Style 2 piece Carved Mahogany Winged Griffin Parlor Set. Both the settee & matching...
Leather, Mahogany
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H 26.5 in W 82.5 in D 26.5 in
Rare George III Mahogany Saddle Seat Settee of Unusual Gothic Design
Located in London, GB
With pierced tracery ends and bergère seat with squab cushion and upholstered panel back. The fine show-wood frame carved in low relief with gothic quatrefoils and raised overall on ...
Mahogany
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H 54.73 in W 48.43 in D 29.53 in
19th Century Painted Gothic Continental Leather Upholstered Settle Bench
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A unique 19th century Continental settle, featuring original folk hand painted leather inserts depicting large childlike floral motifs to each of the...
Upholstery
19th Century Carved Gothic Oak Window Seat or Hall Bench
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century carved Gothic oak window seat or hall bench This a lovely piece of carved furniture, the back of the seat is crisply carved with the traditional Wheel of Life pattern...
19th Century Breton High Back Carved Oak Box Settle, Carved Hall Seat
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
The settle is intricately carved, the back has a very jolly scene in the centre panel, it is set outside a hostelry and shows a young lady seeing off a gentleman who seems to have ha...
Oak