Gothic Revival Seating
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
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.
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Seating
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 Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
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...
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1890s French Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
E W Pugin attri. A Gothic Revival oak duet chair with a wider than usual seat.
Located in London, GB
E W Pugin attributed. A Gothic Revival oak duet chair with a wider than usual seat. With later period upholstery.
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1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
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...
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1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Oak
Bruce Talbert, a Gothic Revival Tall Back Oak Chair with the Original Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert. Gillows. A rare and important Gothic Revival tall back oak chair with the original distressed leather seat and back rest.
The last image is published in Bruce Talbert...
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1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Oak
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.
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1880s English Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Oak
Oversized Gothic Revival Throne Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous over-scale Gothic Revial throne style arm chair-in carved oak, with (re upholstered) seat and backrest.
This example is in very good original condition showing only light ...
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19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Upholstery, 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...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Primitive Folk Art Hand Made Arm Chair
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Primitive Folk Art Hand Made Arm Chair. Made in the 19th Century. Solid oak wood constructed armchair. Probably made from scraps of a former large wardrobe or chest back in t...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Oak
A W N Pugin Gothic Revival oak armchair by Gillows of Lancaster or Holland & Son
Located in London, GB
A W N Pugin, probably made by Gillows of Lancaster or Holland and son, for the House of Lords in Parliament Square London. A Gothic Revival oak armchair. Professionally re-upholstered.
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1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
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...
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1850s English Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Paint
Mid Century Chiavari Chair by Paolo Buffa, Belle Epoque, Reupholstered Fortuny
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant mid century Chiavari chair, by Paolo Buffa, Belle Epoque, Reupholstered with Fortuny damask fabric, Venice, laquered finish.
To ma...
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Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
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...
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1880s French Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Oak
John Pollard Seddon A Rare Gothic Oak Armchair with Carved Dog Heads to the Arms
Located in London, GB
John Pollard Seddon. A rare Gothic Revival armchair with carved dogs heads to the arms, and inlaid dot details. This was probably made by his family firm Thomas Seddon (Seddon and Co), New Bond Street London. Founded by his Great Grandfather George Seddon They supplied furniture to Windsor castle and Buckingham Palace. J P Seddon exhibited a similar style armchair on the Morris, Marshall, Faulkner and Co stand at the 1862 International Exhibition, illustrated in Jeremy Coopers Victorian and Edwardian Furniture and Interiors, page 104 illustration 220 showing the original drawing and 227 (a variation of this chair) image attached.
There is another version illustrated in Nineteenth Century Design by Charlotte Gere and Michael Whiteway, page 84 illustration pl 83 (last 2 images).
Interestingly at one point Seddon's partner was E. W. Godwin, a friend of the Pre-Raphaelites and some of his pupils were Ford Maddox...
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1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
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...
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1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Walnut
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...
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20th Century English Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pugin Inspired Arts and Crafts Carved Barrel Back Hall Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Pugin inspired Arts and Crafts carved barrel back hall chairs.
This is a beautifully designed pair of hall porters chairs from the 19th century Arts a...
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Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Oak
George Edmund Street. Judges armchair designed for The Royal Courts of Justice.
Located in London, GB
George Edmund Street. A Gothic Revival oak armchair, designed for the Judges for The Royal Courts of Justice in Fleet St (London's High Court). With spiral carved finials and further spiral carving to the front legs. With a subtle flowing design below the arms and shallow carved floral decoration to the back of the arms. This armchair is ready for upholstery, the horse hair back is designed for button back upholstery. In 1868 G E Street's design won the competition to build The Royal Courts of Justice. Queen Victoria opened the Royal Courts in December 1882 after eleven years of construction. The building instantly became an awe-inspiring landmark in the heart of London’s Fleet Street. We have two more Judges armchairs...
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1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Oak
Set Solid Oak Wood Foot Stools, 1970s, Holland
By J.A. Huizinga Meubelfabriek Nederland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two very nice foot stools, Made in solid oak, comes with a brown leather
upholstery. Manufactured and signed Meubelfabriek Oisterwijk Holland...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Oak
19th Century Gothic Revival Oak Armchair Attr Alfred Waterhouse
Located in Batley, GB
A 19th century Gothic revival oak open armchair. In the manner of Alfred Waterhouse for Lamb of Manchester - England. c1870
Raise on thick carved and turned oak legs and arm support...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Oak
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 Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Paint
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 ...
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Late 19th Century Irish Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
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...
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Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Gothic Revival Style Armchairs, Set of Two, circa 1940
Located in Evergreen, CO
This mid-century pair of armchairs was made in Belgium from oak and finished with a medium stain. The set features mirrored top rails and seat rails. Fluted backrests consistent with...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Oak
Pair of Church Alter Thrones
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Gothic style throne chairs with carved backs. Set on casters, with dramatic detailing throughout.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
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20th Century Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Wood
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
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1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Brass
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 ...
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20th Century English Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Pine
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...
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2010s American Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
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...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Walnut
SIX ANTIQUE HAND CARVED WALNUT BROWN LEATHER GOTHIC REVIVAL DINING CHAIRs 6
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of six Gothic Revival hand carved walnut dining chairs with brown leather seats
A very good looking and well made suite, circa 1...
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1840s British Antique Gothic Revival Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Gothic Revival seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Gothic Revival seating for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gothic Revival seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Gillows of Lancaster & London, Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, John Pollard Seddon, and George Edmund Street. 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $556 and tops out at $44,751 while the average work can sell for $3,184.