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.
Pair Of Regency Gothic Revival English Oak Hall Chairs Circa 1825
Located in Norwich, England
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
1890s Antique Gothic Revival Monk Chair Oak, Velvet Upholstered, Europe
Located in Andernach, DE
Unique, very wide antique oak chair made entirely by hand around 1900. Most likely France or Germany, presumably a piece of cleric church furniture. The design is unusually wide (pos...
Wood, Oak
Antique American Gothic Revival Cathedral Back Carved Walnut Throne Side Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Large antique American Gothic Revival throne chair, circa 1870s. Made from walnut with a pierced cathedral back featuring arches and a cen...
Upholstery, Walnut
Gothic Revival Hall Chair
Located in Denton, TX
Beautiful hand carved Gothic style hall chair with Fleur-de-lis, Trefoils and other gothic accents. Chair has a good weight to it with the leopard print fabric for fun.
Upholstery, Oak
Pair of Mid-19th Century Grain Painted Rosewood Chiavari Chairs with Caned Seats
By Chiavari
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Chiavari Chairs grain painted to look like Rosewood. Fantastic job of recreating and imitating in the old world style. Caning is hand woven and in excellent conditio...
Cane, Hardwood, Paint
$603Sale Price|20% Off
Gothic Revival Hand-Carved Side Chair, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Gothic Revival side chair. Striking Dutch design from the 1930s. Solid oak frame with original hand-carved elements. This wonderful Gothic Revival side chair is in ...
Oak
$5,200Sale Price / set|21% 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
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
Charles Bevan attributed. A Gothic Revival oak side chair with carved decoration
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan (attributed), a Gothic Revival oak side chair, with rounded details to the upper backrest rail flanked by shaped uprights with carved and ebonized zig-zag bands to the ...
Oak
Charles Bevan attributed. A pair of Gothic Revival Oak desk or side chairs
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan. Marsh Jones and Cribb. A good quality pair of Gothic Revival oak desk or side chairs with inlaid and chamfered decoration.
Oak
Charles Bevan A pair of Gothic Revival side chairs
By Charles Bevan, Marsh, Jones & Cribb
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan under licence to Marsh Jones & Cribb. A pair of Gothic Revival side chairs, with pegged oak frame and scissor style legs on the original decorative brass and ceramic ca...
Oak
$9,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Carved Throne Chairs with Relief Design in Wood, 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wood; Carved; Throne Chair; Side Chair; Relief Design; 20th Century; Europe; Woodworking; A pair of unusual antique throne chairs made of solid...
Wood
$945Sale Price|30% Off
Carved and Upholstered Hall Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
19th century Gothic Renaissance style ebonized side chair with boldly carved paw feet, upholstered seat and back. Newly reupholstered with small animal print fabric.
Wood
$1,113Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Gothic Revival Chairs in Carved Walnut, France, circa 1890
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Pair of caquetoire / side chairs in walnut with carved scroll backs, and beige and pink floral patterned fabric. Neo / Revival Gothic Renaissance style, France, around 1890. St...
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
$1,391 / set
Pair of Tall Gothic Revival Chairs
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Pair of neo-gothic chairs with high backs and gothic fretwork and carved details. Upholstered in embossed leather.
Pair Of Gothic Revival Style Stained Oak Wood And Upholstered Seat Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair Of Gothic Revival Style Stained Oak Wood And Upholstered Seat high back Side Chairs.
Upholstery, Oak
E W Pugin. Gothic Revival oak chair designed for the Granville Hotel in Ramsgate
Located in London, GB
E. Welby Pugin. A Gothic Revival oak chair design can be found in the Public Record Office, Kew. (BT/43/58, no. 245877)., and is titled 'front elevation of chair quarter real size'. The chair was part of the interiors E. W. Pugin designed for the Granville Hotel in Ramsgate. Unfortunately, the hotel's failure in 1873 led to Pugin's bankruptcy. However, by 1876, some of Pugin's designs were available through Cox & Sons church furnishings...
Oak
Antique Hand Carved Tiger Oak Gothic Revival Desk or Hall Chair w. Leather Seat
Located in Lisse, NL
Great design and finely hand carved Gothic desk chair from the Arts and Crafts Era. This practical size chair from late 19th or early 20th centur...
Brass
Vintage English Hall Chair With Dog Motif
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exude an air of timeless dignity with this stately vintage English hall chair, a fine example of Gothic Revival craftsmanship. Constructed from solid oak, the piece features a high, ...
Oak
19th Century Pair Venetian Gothic Chairs in Walnut with finely carved decoration
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Late 19th century pair very elegant Venetian Gothic chairs in carved walnut, Very good conditions, restored and wax-polished. Back and front decorated...
Walnut
$17,256 / set
Gothic Revival Side Chairs
By Michelle Nussbaumer Studio
Located in Dallas, TX
Custom designed by Michelle Nussbaumer Studio. Gothic Revival inspired with hand finished layered finish. Gold leaf applied over hand-painted and hand-carved frames. Antique nail...
Gold Leaf
$1,102
H 35.44 in W 14.57 in D 16.54 in
Italian Mid-Century Chiavari Chair in Full Brass with New Upholstery, 1970s
By Chiavari
Located in Morazzone, Varese
One amazing solid brass Italian Mid-Century Modern 'Chiavari' side chair. Made in the 1970s. The structure of the chair is made of full polished brass. The upholstery of the solid ...
Brass
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.25 in W 16.75 in D 14.25 in
Pair of 19th Century Maple Side Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Huntington, NY
A pair of 19th century maple side chairs with rush seats. Seats with remnants of paint. Frames tightened. Chairs touched up & polished.
Rush, Maple
$2,400 / set
H 39.25 in W 20 in D 19.25 in
Italian Neoclassical Revival Style Carved and Painted Side Chairs, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional pair of beautifully (bench-made) hand carved, painted and gilt side chairs in the Neoclassical Revival style. Having original...
Wood, Upholstery
Antique Oak Chair with Gothic and Religious Carvings, 1890s
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
A stunning antique oak chair adorned with intricate Gothic and religious carvings, showcasing remarkable craftsmanship and historical character. The old upholstery is aged with light...
Oak
$1,595
H 39 in W 26.5 in D 21.5 in
Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Green Man Savonarola Chair Circa 1890
Located in Portland, OR
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival carved Savonarola chair circa 1890. This chair carved of fine walnut is a beautiful example of the Renaissance Revival movement that...
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of English Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Faversham, GB
A pair of Victorian hall chairs in mahogany with shield backs complemented by decorative molded scroll work. Raised on turned front legs with Sabre legs to the reverse. Strong and ...
Mahogany
English Gothic Revival Carved Throne Chair
Located in Queens, NY
19th century English Gothic Revival style oak high back carved and filigree Bishop's throne chair with griffin finials.
Oak
Italian Renaissance Revival Oak Cabinet Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival carved oak cabinet chair with built in coal hod (and original liner) beneath the seat. This chair is one of few surviving examples, as thes...
Oak
French Designer, Side Chair, Wood, Fabric, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A light green fabric and stained wood side chair designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Provenance: Decorators-commissioned house in Biarritz. Multiple stains throughout fabric...
Fabric, Wood
Mid 19th Century Maple Spindle Back Caned Seat Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Civil War Era solid maple caned seat chair. Caning in good condition.. Vintage Solid Wood, Cane Seat Dining Side Accent Chair. truly antique furniture ...
Cane, Maple
Carved and Upholstered Hall Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
19th century Gothic Renaissance style ebonized side chair with boldly carved paw feet, upholstered seat and back. Newly reupholstered with small animal print fabric.
Wood
$2,000
H 37 in W 24 in D 19 in
3 Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Upholstered Parlor Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Three Victorian Renaissance Revival Parlor Chairs, circa 1870s. Includes one fully upholstered library reading chair and two sides. Made from walnut with carved and burled balloon b...
Fabric, Walnut, Burl
Set of Six 19th Century Gothic Oak Side Chairs
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
An unusual set of 6 early 19th Century oak dining/hall chairs, in the rectory Gothic manner. The arched backs with centre quatrefoils and foliate oak leaf carving, flanked by spires...
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 37 in W 23.25 in D 21 in
Late 19th Century Victorian Gothic Revival Leopard Upholstery Arm or Side Chair
Located in Plainview, NY
A rare late 19th century Victorian gothic revival chair. The chair is made of solid mahogany skillfully carved in gothic motifs featuring figural design on both arms and on each side...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of carved wooden Gothic-Revival chairs
Located in Bruton, GB
Pair of Gothic Revival Hand-Carved Wood Chairs A striking pair of hand-carved wooden chairs showcasing refined Gothic Revival influences. Each chair features an architectural back wi...
Hardwood
A Pair Of Gothic Oak Side Or Hall Chairs
Located in London, GB
A Good Pair of Gothic Oak Side or Hall Chairs Crafted from solid oak, the chairs feature classic ecclesiastical Gothic-style tracery backs. Each has a lipped seat complemented by an...
Oak
Pair of Gothic Revival Hall Chairs
Located in Denton, TX
Beautiful hand carved Gothic style hall chairs with Fleur-de-lis, Trefoils and other gothic accents. Chairs have a good weight to them with the leopard print fabric for fun.
Upholstery, Oak
A Pair of Arts and Crafts Gothic Carved Oak Hall Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Arts and Crafts Gothic Carved Oak Hall Chairs This is a good quality and attractively carved pair of Chairs, the Chairs have heavily turned legs and the backs are carved i...
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 Gothic Revival Chairs, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of very unusual chairs with a Gothic Revival theme. Bone inlay and paw feet add to the charm. Seats have been recently reupholstered.
Bone, Wood
Pair of 19th Century Ebonized Side Chairs
Located in Huntington, NY
A Pair of 19th Century Ebonized side chairs Turned Gothic backs & frames with Rush slip seats.
Wood
Sold
H 42.72 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in
Pair of Antique Ornately Carved Steeple Back Oak Gothic Revival Hall Side Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of circa 1840 original Gothic Revival hand carved English oak hall side chairs. A very good looking and well made pair, made in...
Oak
English Gothic Revival Style Pair Carved-Wood Chairs, Early 20th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English pair of Gothic Revival style carved and painted wood chairs, circa 1920's. This antique pair of chairs from England have been intricately carved in Gothic Revival style wi...
Wood
Fine Pair Antique Gothic Walnut Hall Chairs
Located in Norwich, England
A fine pair of walnut gothic hall chairs. Circa 1850. *Free delivery for all areas in mainland England & Wales only. Delivery to room of choice by a two person team. Items are left...
Walnut