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.
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Rare Early 18th Century English Carved Oak Hugh Castle Cabinet Chest Bookcase
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare and impressive English Gothic Medieval style Cabinet, Circa 1714. Built during the reign of King George I in honor of Hugh Lupus the First Earl of Chester and his castle. Hu...
Glass, Oak
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
Small Antique Bleached Side Cabinet With Gothic Arch Door Panels. C.1820
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Fabulous small Georgian tropical hardwood side cabinet Elegant gothic arch door panels with amazing figure in the grain Recently bleached I particularly like the simplicity of thi...
Wood
Vintage 5-Tier Carved Walnut Etagere Shelf/Bookcase
Located in Wilmington, DE
Vintage 5-Tier Carved Walnut Etagere Shelf/Bookcase Offered is a beautiful vintage Etegere shelf. This piece is made of Walnut, features five shelves/tiers ...
Mahogany
1920s French Gothic Oak Cabinet in Original Patina
Located in High Point, NC
This 1920s French Gothic oak cabinet presents an exceptional display of period craftsmanship, defined by its intricate carvings and richly textured ...
Oak
Early 19th Century French Wrought Iron Hobnail Studded Safe Dated 1838
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your valuables and documents in this important antique hobnail safe. Manufactured by Magaud de Charf in Clermont, France, the monumental wrought iron safe is decorated with nail head motifs on all four sides and has an all-original, working mechanism. The front door is further decorated with two large hinges on the sides, and further embellished with a bronze plaque on the top which reads: "Doumaux Jeune a Clermont 1838". The inside opens to reveal an amazing lock mechanism and a large storage compartment. To open the safe, you first need to find and locate the nail which will activate and open the key latch on the right. Next, place the two large keys in each key hole one at a time and turn them in a certain order to open the safe; when opened, the inside reveals three wooden drawers over a bottom shelf which lifts up for underneath storage. (A video will be sent to the buyer if needed). The large and heavy hobnail studded safe...
Wrought Iron
Antique French Gothic Figural Carved Walnut Chateau Buffet Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Gothic Figural Carved Walnut Chateau Buffet Sideboard Cabinet A Beautiful Antique Carved Walnut high quality commission French Chateau Cabinet...
Brass
GOTHIK/A Glass Cabinet with Oak Wood Decorations by Ferruccio Laviani
By Fratelli Boffi, Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Discover the extraordinary collaboration between Fratelli Boffi's masterful cabinet-making skills and Ferruccio Laviani's boundless creativity in the creation of Gothik-A—a transcend...
Wood, Glass
Circa 1870 Richly Carved French Gothic Style Cabinet in Golden Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… The half-octagonal form of this Gothic-style cabinet allows the amazing carved panels to be seen from all sides. Hand-carved circa 1870, the golden oa...
Metal, Iron
English 19th century Gothic Style Oak Food or Aumbry Cabinet
Located in Troy, NY
Decorative English Oak "Food" or Aumbry Cabinet inspired by 16th Century examples, but of 19th Century manufacture. (See Victor Chinnery, Oak Furniture, the British Tradition...
Oak
Antique Belgian Gothic Revival Carved Oak Bar Cabinet, Circa 1880s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Gothic or Renaissance Revival bar cabinet Belgium, Circa 1880s Oak, with ornate carvings including shields and knight figures, and original iron hardware. Measu...
Iron
Swiss 15th Century Chip-Carved Center Table - Cabinet
Located in Troy, NY
Unique and very rare piece with a rustic appearance and double function as table and / or cabinet, finished on all sides and can be freestanding. The front decorated with geometric c...
Walnut, Pine
French 19th Century Gothic Long Cabinet "deux-corps"
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Outstanding piece, Vey tall with a beautiful movement of the wood at the back top. So did deferent and powerful.
Walnut
1940s Gothic Style Yellow Velvet Carved Arch Armoire Cabinet
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1940s with this exquisite carved wood and yellow velvet armoire. The ultra rare cabinet exudes an air of luxury and refinement....
Iron
Antique French Monumental Hand Carved Ornate Figural Walnut Commissioned Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Monumental Hand Carved Ornate Figural Walnut Commissioned Chateau Cabinet An elaborate antique imported from France finely hand carved ...
Marble
Neo-Gothic style chapel-cabinet on a carved and lacquered wooden column
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Neo-Gothic style chapel-cabinet on a carved and lacquered wooden column lacquered wooden Corinthian column - Antique Decorative composition of a chapel cabinet placed on a column mou...
Glass, Wood
19th Century Two-Piece Gothic Style Oak Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome 19th Century two-piece gothic style oak cabinet. Beautifully carved and finished grapevines along the top and arms of the piece. A warm smiling face carving above the top ...
Oak
French 16th and 19th Century Gothic Freestanding Oak Cabinet
Located in Troy, NY
French 16th and 19th Century Gothic Freestanding Oak Cabinet. Unique and rare cabinet with an open base, finished all around, so it could be freestanding in the room, the front panel...
Wrought Iron
Early 16th century German Gothic Cabinet / Sideboard
Located in Troy, NY
Early 16th century German Gothic Cabinet / Sideboard. Very attractive, rare and large Gothic cabinet / sideboard with three drawers over two doors, constructed in three parts shelved interior. Beautiful Gothic tracery...
Wood
$5,300
H 65.75 in W 53.15 in D 18.31 in
Brutalist Travail Populaire Cabinet, France, Early 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This striking 19th-century cabinet boasts a rustic and timeworn aesthetic that speaks to its Alpine origins. Crafted from solid, dark wood, its robust construction reflects the endur...
Wood
Antique English Oak Court Cabinet with Linen Fold Carved Panels
Located in Westfield, MA
This Antique English Oak Court Cabinet exudes history and craftsmanship, featuring intricately carved linen fold panels and bold detailing. The cente...
Oak
Late 18th-Early 19th Century French Carved Oak Buffett
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique Louis XV Provincial style server cabinet, the rectangular case fitted with one short drawer centered by two long drawers over double cabinet doors having recessed panels, ...
Oak
$3,995
H 67.25 in W 47 in D 17 in
Antique British Colonial Black Armoire Cabinet with Raised Oval-Panel Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A British Colonial decoratively paneled two-door storage cabinet from the turn of the 19th and 20th century. This antique cabinet from India features a pair o...
Wood
Elegant Side Cabinet in Walnut and Red Marble 1920s
Located in Meer, VAN
Elegant Side Cabinet in Walnut and Red Marble, 1920s. This is a beautiful side cabinet in bookmatched walnut, red marble and brass fittings from the early 20th century. Probably Fre...
Marble
Lane Furniture Oil Drop Lacquer Four Shelf Bookcase / Etagere
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-century four-shelf etagere / bookshelf with an oil drop lacquer finish. (LANE FURNITURE)
Wood, Lacquer
$13,751Sale Price|20% Off
H 77.17 in W 67.72 in D 24.81 in
17th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinet with Arched Doors
Located in Casteren, NL
Beautiful and rare Dutch Renaissance two-door cabinet. This cabinet stems from an era in Dutch history that is called "the golden age'. This cabinet has the typical arched panelled doors and is called a 'poortkast' or portal cabinet. It is made in the best quality solid oak. It stands on ebonized bun feet with an ajour cut skirt. The panelled doors have a hand-carved arched top. The top corniche has beautiful hand-carved elevated panels depicting cupids holding garlands. The whole cabinet is enriched with inlaid parts of ebony...
Ebony, Mahogany, Oak
$3,450
H 43.5 in W 47.375 in D 17.75 in
1920s Amsterdam School Oak Cabinet with Contrasting Ebonized Details
By Paul Bromberg, A.F. van der Wey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amsterdam School oak cabinet exemplifies the geometric precision and architectural sensibility that defined Dutch Art Deco movement of the 1920s. Renowned Amsterdam School designers ...
Oak
$29,614
H 55.12 in W 36.62 in D 18.9 in
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Hobnail Antique Safe Strong Box Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship. This exceptional antique studded safe, with its typical all-around hobnails and great wrought...
Metal, Wrought Iron
19th Century French Two-Piece Gothic Style Oak Cabinet
Located in Milford, NH
A fine form two-piece oak Gothic style cabinet in old dark finish with trefoil lined crest surmounting an upper tracery gallery back, over a singl...
Oak
Early 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinet
Located in San Angelo, TX
A stunning and unique baroque early 18th century Swedish Gustavian cabinet that features two doors with shelving inside and sets on ball feet. This piece completely breaks down to he...
Wood, Paint
$2,074
H 31.89 in W 39.77 in D 20.08 in
Small french two-door Cabinet with extractable side leafs in wood, 1970's
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Lovely artisanal two-door sideboard wit diamond feet. Lovely blonde almost yellow wood that has stayed very good over the years. Pretty handy too with those extractable leafs that en...
Bakelite, Wood
A French Gothic style two-part Oak Cabinet, C. 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Handsome and architectural, this oak cabinet features an open upper section over a closed lower base. The design is enriched with classic Gothic elements, including linenfold-carved ...
Steel
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H 63.5 in W 41 in D 15.5 in
Antique French Gothic Bookcase Cabinet Bookshelf 2 Glass Doors Oak c. 1920s-30s
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique French Gothic Style Oak Bookcase or Display Cabinet with Double Glass Doors and Key~~c. 1920s~1930s PERFECT for your favorite antique books or collectibles 63.5" ...
Oak
19th Century French Gothic Bonnetiere ~ Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Gothic Bonnetiere ~ Cabinet was designed for maximum utilization of a narrow place, and succeeds admirably! Hand-crafted from solid oak, it has been fitted with ...
Steel
18th Century Gothic Heavily Carved Oak Figural Wine Cabinet C1750
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Inquire About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** Antique 18th Century Gothic Heavily Carved Oak Figural Wine Cabinet with Monk Fig...
Oak
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H 19 in W 14 in D 4 in
Carved Oak Key Cupboard A very attractive piece, the cupboard can be wall hung
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Carved Oak Key Cupboard A very attractive piece, the cupboard can be wall hung showing the gothic carving on the front of the door to full advantage, it shows a large bunch of keys in a panel surrounded with gothic border. Inside the cupboard is fitted out with hooks for keys...
Oak
Antique Petite French Gothic Bonnetiere ~ Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Petite French Gothic Bonnetiere ~ Cabinet is a truly unusual find, indeed! Measuring just over four and a half feet tall, it is only two and a half feet wide at its widest, ...
Steel
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H 70.5 in W 35.5 in D 19.5 in
Antique Gothic Renaissance Figural Carved Oak Wood China Wine Cabinet Cupboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Gothic Renaissance Revival Figural Carved Oak Wood China Wine Cabinet Cupboard. Item features 2 part construction, rear entry with 2 door...
Oak
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H 40.16 in W 31.11 in D 14.18 in
Antique French Church Hand-Carved Buffet Bookcase Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French hand-carved piece of furniture, from a French church, it was used to store bibles. The sculptural work is admirable, and takes up the Gothic ecclesiastical architectu...
Oak, Walnut
18th C. German Carved Oak Armoire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and authentic German Armoire in all original condition. A dark stained oak armoire made in three sections and inscribed for the owner and dated to 1731 on a band above the do...
Oak
19th Century French Oak Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th century French provincial vitrine is an antique find to treasure. Despite its height and spacious proportions, the design is light and elegant;...
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Style Solid Oak Wood Cabinet
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Fantastic Gothic style cabinet made in the first decades of the 20th century. In solid oak wood. Characterized in the upper part by a majestic architectural decoration carved in wood...
Oak
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H 39.5 in W 28.5 in D 18 in
Mid-19th Century French Wrought Iron Hobnail Studded Safe by Magaud De Charf
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your valuables and important documents in this large antique hobnail safe. Manufactured by Magaud de Charf in Marseilles, France circa 1870, the wrought iron safe...
Wrought Iron