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 19th Century American Gothic Mahogany Arm Chairs
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Pair of 19th Century American Gothic Mahogany Arm Chairs Dimensions : 55" Tall X 27" Wide X 25" Deep This gorgeous pair of monumental arm chairs were made in the USA in the late 1...
Mahogany
Set of Nine Gothic Revival Dining Chairs
Located in Dekalb, IL
Upholstered Victorian-inspired dining chair set. Have you ever hosted a vampire family for dinner and realized you didn't have appropriate seating? Well these Gothic Revival chairs ...
Leather, Walnut
Large Pair of Gothic Style Armchairs, France, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Imposing pair of large neogothic hall chairs/armchairs, made of walnut, upholstered in petit-point tapestry.
Six Original Victorian circa 1890 Steeple Back Gothic Arch Oak Dining Chairs 6
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of six original Gothic revival English oak Victorian dining chairs circa 1890 A very decorative and well made set, each chair ...
Oak
Flemish Gothic Revival Oak Footstool, Belgium, 19th Century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 19th century / Footstool / oak and fabric / Gothic revival / Flemish A sculptural testament to 19th-century historicism, this Flemish footstool channels the romantic gran...
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
STUNNING EXTRA LARGE GOTHIC REVIVAL THRONE ARMCHAIR HAND CARVED ARMORIAL LIONs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original hand made in England circa 1860-1880 Throne armchair with ornately hand carved Lion G...
Oak
Set of Six Gothic Revival Ornately Carved Walnut Gilt Metal Chairs after Pugin
By Pugin, Edward Welby Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning set of six beautifully carved from solid Walnut with Gold Gilt metal fittings Gothic Revival chairs A very good looking, comfortab...
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Library Armchair in the Gothic Manner
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century oak library armchair in the Gothic manner. The rectangular padded upholstered back with down swept padded open Gothic arched supports over stuffed seat raised on square ...
Leather, Oak
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
Vintage Spanish Gothic Revival Pine Three-Legged Stool, c. 1930s–1950s
Located in Lisse, NL
Truly medieval looking, little antique stool in the Gothic style. A striking rustic Gothic Revival stool, made in Spain in the early to mid-20th century. The thick circular pine sea...
Wood, Pine
Glastonbury Chair 1830 Throne Hall Statement Chair Bridgens Oak Gothic Revival
By Richard Bridgens
Located in London, GB
An exceptional quality and extremely rare antique Glastonbury throne chair in wonderful condition. The finer of only two we’ve seen attributed to British architect and furniture-make...
Oak
Huge & sculptural grey wood Matrix throne/armchair by Adriano e Paolo Suman for
By Giorgetti S.p.A., Adriano and Paolo Suman
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Important and sculptural post-modern throne/armchair from the Matrix series, designed by A. and P. Suman for Giorgietti in 1984. This throne is made of gray stained wood and evokes i...
Wood
19th Century English Gothic Revival Armchair
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century Gothic Revival painted ivory white and gold armchair.
Wood, Paint
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
19th century gothic revival painted dug out chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century gothic revival painted dug out chair circa 1890. Unusual profusely hand carved Swedish tub chair, created by using a tree trunk and car...
Pine
Leonard William Collmann, an Exhibition Quality Gothic Revival Oak Chaise Lounge
Located in London, GB
Leonard William Collmann, stamped L W Collmann. A rare exhibition quality Gothic Revival oak chaise lounge or daybed with incised and inlaid details through out, a wonderful origina...
Brass
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
Bruce Talbert attributed probably made by Gillows. A Gothic Revival oak armchair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Bruce James Talbert
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert attributed, probably made by Gillows. A Gothic Revival oak armchair with a shaped head rail centered with a carved floret, flanked by carved floral finials...
Oak
Alfred Waterhouse attributed for James Lamb. A Gothic Revival oak hall chair
By Lamb of Manchester, Alfred Waterhouse
Located in London, GB
Alfred Waterhouse attributed for James Lamb. A Gothic Revival oak hall chair with carved rosette to the domed top and further stylized carving with ebonized incised details, and a cu...
Oak
George Edmund Street. Judges armchair designed for The Royal Courts of Justice.
Located in London, GB
George Edmund Street. A Gothic Revival walnut armchair, designed for the Judges for The Royal Courts of Justice in Fleet St (London's High Court). With spiral carved finials and furt...
Walnut
A pair of substantial Gothic Revival oak hall chairs with period tiles
Located in London, GB
A pair of Gothic Revival oak hall chairs with two sets of period tiles inset in each chair depicting medieval farm workers. The tiles designed by John Moyr Smith.
Oak
Pair of Gothic Windsor Armchairs Steeple Back Strawberry Hill Gothic Revival
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous and extremely rare pair of Gothic style Windsor armchairs in lovely condition. Widely considered the pinnacle of Windsor chair design, these elegant beauties are crafted i...
Cherry
Very Fine Carved Snakes Arms Twisted Legs Finials Antique Gothic Arm Chair MINT
By J. Horner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Carved Snakes Arms Twisted Legs Finials Antique Gothic Arm Chair MINT!
Upholstery, Oak
$2,242Sale Price|35% Off
PAIR Antique English Walnut, Ash and ceramic tile Gothic style Hall Chairs
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
PAIR Superb quality Antique English mid Victorian Gothic style Walnut and Ash Gothic style Hall Chairs with inset original ceramic tiles. The handsome blind-fretted hand carved ...
Ceramic, Ash, Walnut
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
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
Set of Four Gothic Revival English Bleached Oak Dining Chairs with Arched Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four English Gothic Revival bleached oak dining room chairs with broken arch backs, faceted tapering legs and custom linen upholstery. This set of four English Gothic Reviva...
Upholstery, Oak
$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
Beautiful Neogothic armchair in ebonized oak wood
Located in Milano, IT
COD-517 Beautiful Gothic Revival armchair in ebonized oak wood, north Europe, 1860's.
Oak
Gothic Revival Pair of Chairs by Holland & Sons
Located in Petworth, GB
Gothic Revival pair of mahogany chairs Original leather seats Brass Castors Egyptianesque design and ebony detailing Circa 1870 Holland & Sons
Brass
Pair Gothic Oversized Heavily Carved Walnut Arm Chairs Tall Back Thrones MINT!
By Kittinger Furniture Company, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Gothic Oversized Heavily Carved Walnut Arm Chairs Tall Back Thrones MINT!
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Black Painted Century French Armchair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th Century French writing desk armchair painted in black, in solid oak wood. This richly sculptured armchair from Gothic revival period, is decorated with rams head on the arm...
Oak
THREE RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD GOTHIC STEEPLE KITCHEN BAR STOOLS 3
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of three stunning fully restored hand dyed Whisky Brown leather, Gothic Revival Steeple ba...
Leather, Oak
Antique Leather and Oak Side / Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique leather and oak side / desk chair. This is in the gothic revival style, it was made in England and dates from around the 1920’s. The quality is outstanding, this...
Leather, Oak
FOUR ANTIQUE CIRCA 1900 ENGLISH THOMAS CHIPPENDALE GOTHIC REVIVAL DINING CHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite, highly collectable suite of circa 1900-1920 English Mahogany Thomas Chippendale style Gothic...
Hardwood
$1,443 / 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 19th Century English Victorian Gothic Revival Walnut Armchairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality pair of 19th century Victorian reformed Gothic walnut and leather upholstered armchairs. Both armchairs have ornately turned frames and stretchers, and hav...
Walnut
$978Sale Price|30% Off
19th Century French Gothic Walnut Armchair with Embroidery
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Gothic walnut armchair with embroidery features timeless design with visual appeal that includes spires, naturalistic forms an...
Walnut
Antique Victorian Gothic Revival Solid Oak Swivel Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian Gothic revival solid oak swivel desk chair, made in England and dating from around the 1870-1880 period. This is of outstanding quality, it is beautifully...
Oak
Gothic Revival Georgian Irish Chesterfield Leather Carver Armchair, circa 1800
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original steeple back circa 1800 Georgian Irish in the Gothic revival manor armchair A very good looking collectable and decorati...
Leather
$1,202 / set
Pair of Gothic Revival Armchairs
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Pair of gothic revival oak armchairs. Upholstered in embossed leather.
SUITE OF THREE HIGH SEAT HAND PAINTED SiDE CHAIRS IN THE GOTHIC REVIVAL TASTE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of three vintage hand painted bergère Gothic Revival chairs with higher than normal seats ...
Pine
Antique Gothic Revival Ash & Leather Armchair Desk Chair Circa 1880
Located in Norwich, GB
Antique Gothic Revival ash & leather armchair desk chair, sitting on castors. English - Circa 1880. The chair has been fully reupholstered including re-webbing and finished in a qu...
Leather, Ash
$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