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.
SUBLIME FULLY RESTORED GOTHIC WINDSOR STEEPLE BACK BURR YEW & ELM ARMCHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine fully restored Burr Yew & Elm Vintage Gothic style Steeple back Windsor armchair Please note the delivery fee list...
Elm, Yew
Set of Six Antique Italian 17th-18th Century Rocchetto Chairs
Located in Milano, IT
A rare and elegant set of six antique Italian chairs dating back to the 17th-18th centuries, crafted with exceptional artisan skill. These chairs are a magnificent example of the Roc...
Leather, Wood
FOUR FINE FULLY RESTORED GOTHIC WINDSOR STEEPLE BACK BURR YEW & ELM ARMCHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine suite of four fully restored Burr Yew & Elm Vintage Gothic style Steeple back Windsor armchairs Please note the d...
Elm, Yew
A rare pair of large-scale 18th century George II architectural corner chairs
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A rare and impressive pair of large-scale 18th century George II architectural form mahogany corner chairs. Each chair with a horseshoe-shaped top rail incorporating outscroll arms,...
Mahogany
Set Of 4 19th Century Windsor Wheelback Chairs
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A fine set of four 19th-century English Windsor chairs in chestnut with a wheelback . Very beautiful model called wheelback with a decoration on the back. Very beautiful set which h...
Oak
18th Century Balloon Back Original Red Painted Windsor Chairs-Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century original red painted bow back Windsor chairs from New England in fine condition. These chairs have a nice deep red painted surface and wonderful patina. Found in Pennsyl...
Wood
Set of Six English Windsor Chairs
Located in Antwerp, BE
Six unusual and wonderful aged, worn patina chairs are in good condition.They look fantastic together as a set. The seat height of all seats is 18.5 in. (47 cm) The height of the armrest is 26.77 in. (68 cm) The two high back chairs are 37.79 in. (96 cm) high x 22.04 in. (56 cm) wide and seat height 18.50 in. (47 cm) x 22.04 in. (56 cm) deep. The other four Windsor chairs...
Wood
Set Of 6 19th Century Kitchen Farmhouse Dining Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Charming Set Of 6 Early 19th Century Matching Ash & Elm Farmhouse Kitchen Windsor Dining Chairs, Having Scribed Edge To Typical Hooped Backs, With Elegant Turned Stick Spindles And...
Ash, Elm
18th Century Bentwood Windsor Chair
Located in Stockton, NJ
An interesting late 18th century elm Windsor chair. Interesting and rare continuous bentwood hoop back construction.
Wood
18th c. American Sack Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Late 18th or early 19th century American sack back Windsor armchair with historic green painted surface, the bow back supported by seven spindles over bentwood arm with shaped handho...
Ash
18th c. English Comb Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rustic comb-back West Country Windsor armchair, having shaped crest over spindle back, the narrow arm with bentwood supports and turned spindles, the shallow seat over pole turned le...
Ash
Elm Windsor Chair
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very nice stick back elm windsor chair, turned legs, in good overall condition with a lovely colour. 38.5" high 22" wide 14" seat depth 15" seat height You are welcome to view th...
Elm
$2,996 / set
H 36.75 in W 23.25 in D 23.25 in
Set of Four Amish Handcrafted Maple Hoop Back Windsor Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of Four Country English maple Hoop Back Windsor Armchairs handcrafted by the Amish artisans in Pennsylvania in the mid 20th century. Chairs were recently refinished and look gor...
Maple
Set 8 Windsor Chairs Yew Wood Farmhouse Stewart Linford
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful set of 8 Windsor chairs in yew wood Set consists of two arm chairs and six side chairs Classic farmhouse kitchen dining chairs Made by Stewart Linford please see signature ...
Wood
$2,895
H 35.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
English Windsor Armchair of Ash and Elm with Captain's Wheel Back
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Windsor armchair of elm and ash woods from Georgian era England, featuring a bowed top rail over a pierced splat with spoked captain's wheel and spindle back, elegant serpenti...
Wood, Ash, Elm
Harlequin Set of Six 19th Century Wheel Back Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Superb harlequin set of six 19th Century Thames Valley wheel back dining chairs. Constructed from ash, yew and elm. Wonderful craftsmanship and fantastic colour. English, Circa 1840.
Ash, Elm, Yew
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H 40.56 in W 25.2 in D 18.12 in
Pair of 18th Century George II Gothic Yew and Elm Windsor Armchairs, circa 1760
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
The Windsor chair at its most elaborate and fine, the Gothic Windsor of yew wood and elm, circa 1760. England. It is, without doubt, the most sophisticated and elegant of all Windsor chairs and can be described as quintessentially English country furniture...
Elm, Yew
Fine Early 19th Century Yew Wood Regency Gothic Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare early 19th century yew wood Windsor armchair with interlaced "Gothic" back over shaped seat, the turned legs joined by turned spindles and crinoline stretcher, the whole with rich and pleasing color. Note, while many examples of Regency period Gothic Windsor side chairs are recorded, the as are earlier Georgian Gothic...
Elm, Yew
Remarkable Pair of 18th Century Gothic Yewwood Windsor Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fine and rare pair of 18th Century yew wood gothic Windsor armchairs having hoop top rails over pierced splats with gothic tracery designs with hoop arms, deeply saddled elm seats ...