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Gothic Revival Bookcases

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
Practical Gothic Revival Carved Two Door Dry Bar Cabinet / Bookcase w. Iron Lock
Practical Gothic Revival Carved Two Door Dry Bar Cabinet / Bookcase w. Iron Lock

Practical Gothic Revival Carved Two Door Dry Bar Cabinet / Bookcase w. Iron Lock

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning and practical bookcase or drinks cabinet. This beautifully designed and all hand carved, tiger oak cabinet from circa 1910 is in amazing condition. It comes with top qualit...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Stunning & Large Gothic Revival Hand Carved Oak Bookcase / Television Cabinet
Stunning & Large Gothic Revival Hand Carved Oak Bookcase / Television Cabinet

Stunning & Large Gothic Revival Hand Carved Oak Bookcase / Television Cabinet

Located in Lisse, NL

Beautifully handcrafted and excellent condition two-piece Gothic bookcase. We are always on the lookout for top quality carved and handcrafted Gothic Revival antiques and to have fo...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Bookcases

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Iron

Italian Gothic Revival Bookcase or Display Cabinet Wood Glass & Plastic Accents
Italian Gothic Revival Bookcase or Display Cabinet Wood Glass & Plastic Accents

Italian Gothic Revival Bookcase or Display Cabinet Wood Glass & Plastic Accents

Located in Topeka, KS

Magnificent 1960’s Italian Gothic Revival walnut toned wood and glass extra-large bookcase or display cabinet with plastic accents. Comprised of 2 pieces, a top hutch with glass shel...

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1960s Italian Vintage Gothic Revival Bookcases

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Brass

Pugin Bookcase
Pugin Bookcase

Pugin Bookcase

By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin

Located in Greenwich, CT

19th century Gothic oak bookcase designed by Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, the rectangular crenellated top with octofoil panels filled with carved roses, fleur de lis, and a portcullis on a Tudor rose back panel above a cavetto frieze mounted with carved oak leaves above two doors, each with two Gothic arched apertures filled with unique metal grilles, enclosing three adjustable shelves to each side, the base section with two blind arcaded doors enclosing an adjustable shelf, on a double plinth base, the lower plinth later, the interior stamped twice 'CLAREMONT', the reverse inscribed in ink 'Mr Young 18.5'. Provenance: Supplied for the Palace of Westminster and designed by AWN Pugin in conjunction with Charles Barry (who was largely credited for Pugin's designs) as part of the refurbishment of the Houses of Parliament after the fire of 1832, later removed and by 1866 recorded at Claremont House, Esher. This robust Gothic bookcase, enriched with Elizabethan cusped tracery and heraldically-charged castellations, is conceived in the William IV romantic English manner introduced as the ‘New Palace of Westminster’ style, with the collaboration in the mid-1830s of the architects Charles Barry (d. 1860) and A.W.N. Pugin (d. 1852). Westminster Palace’s ‘fort portcullis’ badge is displayed in cusped tablets within embattled parapets, which are flowered with the English cinquefoile rose. This bookcase appears to be a precursor for the more florid bookcases designed for the New Palace by Pugin in the mid-1840s. It may possibly have been intended for the King’s Tower (now called the Victoria Tower). Pugin established a furniture manufactory in Convent...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases

Materials

Brass

EARLY VICTORIAN GOTHiC REVIVAL ASTRAL GLAZED LIBRARY BOOKCASE WITH STEEPLE GLASS
EARLY VICTORIAN GOTHiC REVIVAL ASTRAL GLAZED LIBRARY BOOKCASE WITH STEEPLE GLASS

EARLY VICTORIAN GOTHiC REVIVAL ASTRAL GLAZED LIBRARY BOOKCASE WITH STEEPLE GLASS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique early Victorian circa 1840 Mahogany Astral Glazed Gothic Revival library bookcase with s...

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1840s English Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases

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Glass, Hardwood

Italian Gothic Revival Monumental Sideboard Wood Plastic & Large Gilded Mirror
Italian Gothic Revival Monumental Sideboard Wood Plastic & Large Gilded Mirror

Italian Gothic Revival Monumental Sideboard Wood Plastic & Large Gilded Mirror

Located in Topeka, KS

Stunning 1960’s Italian Gothic Revival wood and plastic accent buffet or sideboard with plastic barley twist legs, plastic gothic door front details, adjustable wood shelf behind the...

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1960s Italian Vintage Gothic Revival Bookcases

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Brass

PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 CONTINENTAL JACOBEAN GOTHIC REVIVAL BOOKCASES
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 CONTINENTAL JACOBEAN GOTHIC REVIVAL BOOKCASES

PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 CONTINENTAL JACOBEAN GOTHIC REVIVAL BOOKCASES

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for this lovely pair of stunning circa 1860-1880 hand carved Continental Oak, Library bookcase cabinets in the Jacobe...

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1880s English Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases

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Oak

Pair of Monumental Bookcases/Cabinets
Pair of Monumental Bookcases/Cabinets

Pair of Monumental Bookcases/Cabinets

Located in Troy, NY

Monumental pair of oversized Neogothic cabinets. Each of the top parts is fitted with shelves, one of the cabinet's bottom part has a shelved interio...

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19th Century Danish Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases

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Satinwood

Gillows Of Lancaster Gothic Revival Bookcase
Gillows Of Lancaster Gothic Revival Bookcase

Gillows Of Lancaster Gothic Revival Bookcase

A handsome late 19th century Gillows bookcase. Crafted from fine quality mahogony with glazed panels in the gothic style. The bottom cabinet doors are skilfully moulded with arched f...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases

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EXQUISiTE & IMPORTANT ORNATELY HAND CARVED GOTHIC REVIVAL PUGIN STYLE BOOKCASE
EXQUISiTE & IMPORTANT ORNATELY HAND CARVED GOTHIC REVIVAL PUGIN STYLE BOOKCASE

EXQUISiTE & IMPORTANT ORNATELY HAND CARVED GOTHIC REVIVAL PUGIN STYLE BOOKCASE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for this really quite stunning Antique circa 1860-1880 Gothic Revival Pugin style bookcase which is wonderfully carve...

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1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Bookcases

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Gothic Revival bookcases for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Gothic Revival bookcases for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bookcases created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gothic Revival bookcases 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 bookcases, popular names associated with this style include and Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin. 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 bookcases differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,115 and tops out at $148,000 while the average work can sell for $7,707.