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Gothic Revival Stools

Gothic Revival Style

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.

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Style: Gothic Revival
French Gothic Revival Pair of Carved Stools 19th Century
Located in Wells, ME
French 19th century gothic revival pair of stools in oak. These beautifully carved stools have gothic carved molded arches on all four sides; the legs are slightly splayed which mak...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Stools

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Cowhide, Oak

Unique and Quality Carved Gothic Revival Oak Church Stool Seat, 19th Century
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique, stunning and practical Gothic stool with a seat pillow with tassels. This striking and perfect size Gothic stool is as stable as the day it was handmade & hand-carved and the woodwork is in excellent condition. All handcrafted out of solid oak only this stool is decorated all around with a variety of fine quality carved Gothic motifs. At the center of these decorations is ofcourse the Gothic trefoil symbol for the trinity (both on the front and back). This fine antique also has a beautiful patina and it radiates nothing but quality, stability and durability. The pillow with its warm color and great look and feel is the perfect finish to this unique, stylish and highly decorative stool. It can be used for all kinds of purposes and placed in all kinds of living spaces. The stool itself is pretty much in perfect condition and the replacement cushion has some minor wear (consistent with age and use). This Gothic church stool...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Stools

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Velvet, Oak, Fabric

Gothic Revival Manner Trefoil Stool
Located in New York, NY
Gothic Revival manner rough hewn hardwood stool, of T form with each end terminating in a carved and reticulated trefoil, with conforming velvet cushion, above three legs. Dealer: ...
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20th Century Gothic Revival Stools

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Hardwood

Two Oak Gothic Revival Stools, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Gothic Revival stools. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid hand-carved oak base with re-upholstered leather seats. This wonderful pair of Goth...
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Stools

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Leather, Oak

Antique Gothic Revival Stool with Christogram & Demon Carvings and Leather Seat
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind, Gothic art stool and stand with a lid and compartment. If you are looking for good quality and one of a kind antiques in the Gothic Style then this striking stool wit...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Stools

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Brass

Pair Gothic-Style Stools
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a unique pair of Gothic-Style stools that date to the early 20th century. The frames of the stools are well carved in an octagonal Gothic tracery design. The seats are newly ...
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Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Stools

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Upholstery, Walnut, Paint

Restored X Gothic Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
This presence demanding piece comes from our exclusive Signature Collection. Lovingly brought back to its full potential with gold gilding, structural reinforcement, reupholsterin...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique and Strong Spanish Oak Gothic Stool wiRush Seat, Arts & Crafts Era
Located in Lisse, NL
One very stylish, medieval looking, little antique stool created in the Arts & Crafts era. In the Arts & Crafts era many artisans experimented with incorporating different styles in...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Stools

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Rush, Oak

Antique Early 1900s Gothic Revival Stool or Table with Hand Carved Elements
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique, practical and highly decorative seat / hall bench with quality carvings. This beautifully carved and striking stool is surrounded by a number of very well designed and execu...
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Stools

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Oak

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Stools

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 Rustic, Vintage Stool/Table, Belgium, 1900s
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Pair of Claw Foot Stools in the style of Thomas Chippendale
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21st Century and Contemporary English Gothic Revival Stools

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Wood

French 19th Century Gothic Revival Hand Carved, Lacquered, Parcel Giltwood Spire
Located in Firenze, IT
An impressively large and well detailed French late 19th century architectural model of a Gothic inspired transept-spire or church pinnacle. This Neo Gothic decorative finial is han...
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Stools

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Wood, Giltwood

Perriand Style Tripod Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic wood stool from France in the style of Charlotte Perriand. Made in the 1960s with three legs. No hardware. Good vintage condition.  
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1960s French Vintage Gothic Revival Stools

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Perriand Style Tripod Stool
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H 14.75 in Dm 11.5 in
Early 1900s French Pine Train Station Stool
Located in Burton, TX
Found in France, this Early 1900s French Pine Train Station Stool features a finger hold in the top for easy transport. The size of the piece lends it to be used as a stool or a sid...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Stools

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Pine

English 19th Century Bamboo, Metal and Cane Foldable Golf, Cricket or Polo Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English bamboo and metal foldable golf, cricket or polo tournament seat from the 19th century. Created in England during the 19th century, this convenient foldable seat could be b...
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19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Stools

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Metal

Industrial Aluminum Airplane Step Stool, New York Airways
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, aluminum, airplane step stool features the stamp New York Airways, (1949-1968) on one side, a perforated top and rubber glides with all original, work-worn patina. It's a...
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Mid-20th Century American Gothic Revival Stools

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Aluminum

Fine 19th Century French Neo-Gothic Gilt Metal Cathedral Church Reliquary Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning pair of very fine quality French Neo-Gothic gilt metal church reliquaries. circa 1860s Most impressive objets d’art, born in France in the second half of the 19th century, most likely Parisian gilded bronze and brass ormolu work, exceptionally executed sculptural form, the exquisitely detailed architectural cathedral shaped case having a removable pointed steeple roof with cross finial, opening to relic display case surrounded on all sides by original glazed glass panes, stepped base, rising on disc feet. Signed, stamped by maker / bronzier "BC" (unknown) model "5096" and other faint marks to lid interiors. Additional photos available upon request Dimensions: (approx) 14.75" High, 6.75" Wide, 6.75" Deep; 13.25 lbs total History: A reliquary (also referred to as a shrine, by the French term châsse or monstrance) is a container for important religious relics. The earliest reliquaries were essentially boxes, either simply box-shaped or based on an architectural design, taking the form of a model of a church with a pitched roof. These latter are known by the French term chasse, and typical examples from the 12th to 14th century have wooden frameworks with gilt-copper plaques nailed on, decorated in champlevé enamel. Limoges was the largest production centre; NB the English usage differs from that of the French châsse, which denotes large size rather than shape. Relics of the True Cross became very popular from the 9th century onward and were housed in magnificent gold and silver cross-shaped reliquaries decorated with enamels and precious stones. From about the end of the 10th century, reliquaries in the shape of the relics they housed also became popular; hence, for instance, the skull of Pope Alexander I was housed in a head-shaped reliquary. Similarly, the bones of saints were often housed in reliquaries that recalled the shape of the original body part, such as an arm or a foot. A philatory is a transparent reliquary designed to contain and exhibit the bones and relics of saints. This style of reliquary has a viewing portal to view the relic inside. The feretrum was a medieval form of reliquary or shrine containing the sacred effigies and relics of a saint. During the later Middle Ages, the monstrance form, primarily used for consecrated hosts, was sometimes used for reliquaries. These housed the relic in a rock crystal, or glass capsule mounted on a column above a base, enabling the relic to be displayed to the faithful. Reliquaries in the form of large pieces of metalwork jewellery also appeared around this time, housing tiny relics such as pieces of the Holy Thorn, notably the Holy Thorn Reliquary now in the British Museum. Condition: Superb museum quality examples, in excellent original unrestored antique condition with beautifully aged patina. Wear consistent with age and use. Heavily patinated - scattered oxidation. Overall wonderful examples. Typically reliquaries were not sold in pairs, so to find a matching pair such as this is exceptionally rare. Worldwide shipping available Local pickup available near Dallas, Texas Additional: We here at Lynx Hollow Antiques love religious antiques, from Christian tabernacles, Catholic altarpiece, life-size Buddhist temple sculptures, Hindu votive offerings, 16th century Islamic mosque architectural salvaged windows...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Stools

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Brass, Bronze

19th Century Oriental Carved Wood Stool
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderfully stylish 19th century Oriental style stool, with pierced fretwork decoration to the frieze, stuff over upholstered seat, raised on classical carved cabriole legs with my...
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Stools

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Mahogany

19th Century Oriental Carved Wood Stool
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H 18.51 in W 25.2 in D 20.48 in
Antique Gothic Revival Harp by Erard
Located in London, GB
Antique Gothic Revival harp by Erard French, circa 1840 Measures: Height 178cm, width 54cm, depth 91cm Of typical form by the famed instrum...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Stools

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Brass

Antique Gothic Revival Harp by Erard
Antique Gothic Revival Harp by Erard
H 70.08 in W 21.26 in D 35.83 in
19th Century Carved Wood Crucifix
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century carved wood crucifix was sculpted from olive wood then set upon an ebonized cross with base inset with faux tortoiseshell, circa 1880s Mea...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Stools

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Wood

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19th Century Carved Wood Crucifix
H 30 in W 8.5 in D 6 in
Fine Antique William IV circa 1830 Hardwood Piano Stool with Decorative Base
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand carved William IV circa 1830 Hardwood Piano stool A very good looking and well-made piano stool, its exactly what collectors ar...
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1830s English Antique Gothic Revival Stools

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Upholstery, Hardwood

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Pair of Gothic French Oak Stools
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Hutton-Clarke Antiques is delighted to present this exceptional Pair of Late 19th-Century French Gothic Antique Oak Stools. These stools boast striki...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Stools

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Oak

Pair of Gothic French Oak Stools
Pair of Gothic French Oak Stools
H 20.87 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
French Oak Side Stool Neo Gothic Style, circa 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
Oak carved stool made circa 1920 French Good condition, solid and sound. Shipping: L 28, P 29, H 41 cm 6 kg.
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1920s French Vintage Gothic Revival Stools

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Oak

Pair of Antique Oak Gothic Revival French Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of antique Gothic Revival French stools in oak. The pair are in good condition with signs of wear, appropriate with the age of the stools. Sold as a pair.
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1920s French Vintage Gothic Revival Stools

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Oak

19th Century Carved Oak Joint Stool
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century carved oak joint stool circa 1890. Good quality victorian joint stool of useful proportions.  Due to the height this stool can e...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Stools

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Oak

19th Century Carved Oak Joint Stool
19th Century Carved Oak Joint Stool
H 21.5 in W 19 in D 13.75 in
Set of Four Gothic Revival Style Oak and Carved Barstools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular set of four oak bar stools crafted from oak featuring a gothic revival style motif. The bar height stools have an arched lancet form back rail surmounted by an acanthus s...
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20th Century American Gothic Revival Stools

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Brass

Handcrafted & Hand Carved Rare Gothic Revival Stool and Magazine Stand into One
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind, Gothic art stool with lid and compartment. If you are looking for good quality and one of a kind antiques in the Gothic style then this striking little stool and maga...
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20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Stools

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Brass

Spanish Bench or Stool with Arms in Wrought Gilt Iron and Red Velvet
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural hand forged iron stool with arms upholstered in burgundy red velvet, Spain, 1920s-1930s. This gorgeous two handled bench is beautifully constructed in hand forged iron fi...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Stools

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Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron

19th Century Victorian Gothic Revival Mahogany Stool
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Gothic Revival mahogany stool, circa 1890. Rosewood and mahogany storage stool in the Gothic taste. Fine example of Victoria...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Stools

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Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century Gothic Stools Side Tables Country House Oak French
Located in Mimizan, FR
Pair 19th century Gothic stools Country House oak French, circa 1860 Solid carved oak From a French Manor House Gothic revival rocket stools or small ...
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1860s French Antique Gothic Revival Stools

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Oak

Antique Gothic Revival Solid Oak Church Organ Stool / Bench with Upholstery 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
Strong and sturdy church bench with Gothic style elements. This handcrafted early 20th century Gothic bench stands as strong and stabile as the day it was made and it will easily take a grown-up weighing 200 pounds. The Gothic design combined with the flower pattern, burgundy red upholstery prove that this antique was specifically made for a church or monastery. The (semi) trefoil shaped legs and the 'plain' church window shape openings in the sides indicate that this clearly is a (Dutch) Gothic Revival antique. Apart from a scratch below the seat on one side and a very old restoration to the wooden frame this stained tiger oak bench...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Stools

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Brass

Vintage Black Leather Strap Gothic Revival Style Solid Oak Bench & Ottomans Set
Located in Chattanooga, TN
We're uncertain about the maker / designer, but this set is amazing regardless of pedigree. This handsome Neo-Gothic bench and ottoman set features the original black leather straps ...
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1970s American Vintage Gothic Revival Stools

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Leather, Oak

Unique and Quality Carved Gothic Revival Oak Church Stool Seat w. Velvet Seating
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique, stunning and practical Gothic stool from circa 1900. This striking and perfect size Gothic stool is as stable as the day it was made and the woodwork is in excellent condit...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Stools

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Brass

Gothic Revival stools for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Gothic Revival stools for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage stools created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gothic Revival stools made in a specific country, there are Europe, Netherlands, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for stools differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $850 and tops out at $2,650 while the average work can sell for $1,664.

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