Gothic Seating
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.
19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Seating
Leather, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Seating
Oak
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Seating
Iron
18th Century French Antique Gothic Seating
Oak
18th Century French Antique Gothic Seating
Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Seating
Wood, Oak
Late 20th Century North American Gothic Seating
Wrought Iron
1890s English Antique Gothic Seating
Oak
1870s English Antique Gothic Seating
Oak
1850s American Antique Gothic Seating
Pine
1890s French Antique Gothic Seating
Oak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Gothic Seating
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Seating
Brass, Iron
Mid-19th Century European Antique Gothic Seating
Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Seating
Oak
Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Seating
Oak
18th Century Antique Gothic Seating
Oak
17th Century European Antique Gothic Seating
Wood
17th Century Antique Gothic Seating
Oak
2010s American Gothic Seating
Copper, Steel
17th Century Antique Gothic Seating
Oak
1840s British Antique Gothic Seating
Hardwood
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Gothic Seating
Walnut
Early 19th Century British Antique Gothic Seating
Beech
18th Century Antique Gothic Seating
Oak
Early 1900s English Antique Gothic Seating
Leather, Hardwood
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Gothic Seating
Fabric, Oak, Paint
19th Century Antique Gothic Seating
Oak
20th Century American Gothic Seating
Brass
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Seating
Oak
19th Century Antique Gothic Seating
Oak
Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Seating
Mahogany
1870s French Antique Gothic Seating
Textile, Oak
20th Century Gothic Seating
Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Seating
Oak
20th Century English Gothic Seating
Elm, Yew
Mid-20th Century Gothic Seating
Metal
20th Century English Gothic Seating
Elm, Yew
1950s European Vintage Gothic Seating
Oak
19th Century Antique Gothic Seating
Oak
Early 20th Century Gothic Seating
Oak
19th Century British Antique Gothic Seating
Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Seating
Oak
16th Century Swiss Antique Gothic Seating
Pine
1950s European Vintage Gothic Seating
Oak
20th Century English Gothic Seating
Iron
19th Century Antique Gothic Seating
Oak
Late 20th Century North American Gothic Seating
Metal, Gold Leaf
19th Century English Antique Gothic Seating
Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Seating
Walnut
1950s European Vintage Gothic Seating
Oak
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Seating
Oak
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Seating
Oak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Gothic Seating
Fabric, Wood
1870s Antique Gothic Seating
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Seating
Oak
1860s English Antique Gothic Seating
Elm
19th Century Antique Gothic Seating
Wood, Fabric, Mahogany