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.
19th Century French Gothic Enfilade
Located in High Point, NC
19th century French gothic enfilade with a plank top which has a beveled edge, following down to lovely hand paneled sides and four drawers ...
Oak
2 Door Carved Gothic Oak Cupboard, Sideboard This is an unusual design
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
2 Door Carved Gothic Oak Cupboard, Sideboard This is an unusual design, the Cupboard doors and drawer fronts are profusely carved in the Gothic Oak Style, with faces including the g...
Oak
4 Doors Cupboard or Wardrobe Gothic Period in Oak, 15th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
exceptional and very rare Gothic 4 doors buffet or wardrobe in oak, 15th century period from the north of France. This rare gothic piece open with 4 stylized plant decoration door, each with its original entrance, lockand hinges each in their original condition. The sides of the cupboard have carved pannels typical of gothic style furniture...
Oak
Antique English Jacobean Style Stained Oak Wall Cupboard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A noteworthy and very well crafted 19th Century two-door storage cupboard with traditional English Gothic style carved doors, fine graining and brass door pulls, key escutcheons (wit...
Metal
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
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
$2,448Sale Price|20% Off
H 74.81 in W 53.15 in D 19.69 in
German Neo-Gothic Painted and Carved Cupboard, around 1870
Located in Berlin, DE
Immerse yourself in the intricate beauty of German craftsmanship with this stunning Neo-Gothic painted and carved cupboard, dating back to around 1870. Rich in history and artistry, ...
Pine, Lacquer
$5,384
H 69.1 in W 46.07 in D 22.64 in
Stunning Antique Hungarian Hand Painted Housekeepers Linen Cupboard / Wardrobe
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very well made antique Hungarian hand painted Housekeepers pot cupboard circa 1880 Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers wi...
Pine
19th Century French Cupboard with Dish Rack or Vaiselier in Oak
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A lovely early 19th century country French buffet in oak with open dish rack above cabinet housing two drawers and two doors with interior shelves. With mort...
Oak
Classic 19th Century Country French Paint Decorated Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Retailed by Peter Roland, Westport CT. A lovely cabinet in a later pale Aqua Green paint with two carved short apron drawers with a diamond motif and later black painted metal figura...
Wood
French 19th Century Solid Walnut Louis Philippe Enfilade
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautiful, solid walnut enfilade from the 19th century, Louis Philippe period. The top surface is simply constructed in four pieces to frame a wide central plank and narrow boards ...
Brass
French 19th Century Walnut Louis XVI Style Enfilade
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This 19th century Louis XVI style walnut enfilade is topped with an exciting slab of Verde Patricia marble that beautifully contrasts the linear formality and rich brown tones of the...
Marble
19th Century English Olivewood and Brass Inlaid Cabinet
By Town & Emanuel
Located in London, GB
A William IV cabinet attributed to Town and Emmanuel Constructed in a strongly grained olivewood and dressed with gold brass inlays and an etched and engraved brass panel; rising from a plinth base, the lockable single door having an inset panel in the manner of Jean Berain, enclosing a shelved interior, and flanked by narrow vertical conforming panels; the apron being dressed with three bronze rosettes, and the Jura Jaune marble is dressed with a three quarter arcaded brass gallery, circa 1830 The cabinet is illustrated and discussed in Christopher Payne’s “British Furniture 1820 to 1920” published in 2023. Payne singles out the rarity of the olivewood timber used as well as the necessity for hand cutting the large marquetry panel. Literature: Payne, Christopher. British Furniture 1820 to 1920 : The Luxury Market. ACC Art Books, 2023, pp. 38-39 (illus. fig. 1.33). Town and Emanuel Recorded in the 'Dictionary of English Furniture Makers 1660-1840', published by the Furniture History Society, as being situated at 103 New Bond Street between 1830 and 1840, and apart from being manufacturers of furniture, also dealt in 'curiosities and antiques'. The late renowned connoisseur Christopher Gilbert records in his 'Pictorial Dictionary of Marked London Furniture' London 1997, also published by the Furniture History Society, a writing table in the Transitional manner with similar plaques. Their label reads 'Town and Emanuel, manufacturers of Buhl Marquetrie, Resner (sic) & Carved Furniture, tripods, screens & c. of the finest and most superb designs of the Louis 14th. Splendid cabinets and tables inlaid with fine Sevres and Dresden china...
Marble, Brass
19th Century Painted French Dresser
Located in Cirencester, GB
We have added the off white painted pattern detail to this lovely authentic antique 19th century French cupboard. A very versatile piece i...
Pine
Pair of English Oak Diminutive Two Door Corner Cupboards
Located in Milford, NH
A diminutive pair of oak two door corner cupboards in their original dark finish, with molded cornice on each surmounting an upper door with six glass panels and brass escutcheon, op...
Brass
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
$6,900
H 75.99 in W 32.6 in D 13.43 in
20th Century Cupboard or Cabinet, Walnut, Castillian Influence, Spain, Restored
Located in Miami, FL
Grand 20th century Spanish armario or wardrobe armoire constructed from walnut. Features a coffered case fronted by two doors. This massive cabinet made in Spain features beautiful w...
Walnut
$5,750
H 80 in W 23 in D 20.5 in
Antique French Gothic Revival Statuary Niche Cabinet Pedestal Altar Oak Late 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL and RARE Antique French Oak Gothic Revival Statuary Niche, Cabinet, Pedestal or Altar~~Cathedral Piece~~Late 19th C. HIGHLY CARVED with cross and Gothic elements~~lower ...
Oak
15th Century French Gothic Oak Cupboard / Dressoir
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
Gothic Oak Dressoir: 1460 - 1500 , France - Flandres This exquisite Gothic oak dressoir dates back to the 15th century. This remarkable piece is a rare survivor from the Haute épo...
Iron
19th Century Gothic Revival Oak Ecclesiastical Style Cupboard
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A Gothic revival period , joined solid oak ecclesiastical style cupboard dating to the 1860s , beautiful rich colour, intricately carved with 15th century gothic tracery design , two...
Oak
Gothic Carved Oak Credence Cupboard by Old Charm
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Gothic Carved Oak Credence cupboard by Old Charm A Charming little piece dating from about 1920, the cabinet is known as a credence cupboard as it has suc...
Oak
19th Century Gothic Style Housekeepers Cupboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Very good Gothic painted pine 8 drawer housekeepers cupboard. 1840 All eight drawer work and run smoothly Reference: 7405 Dimensions 74 inches (188 cms) Wide 20 inches (51...
Pine
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H 51.5 in W 50.75 in D 23 in
Rare and Extraordinary French Louis XIII 16th Century Gothic Oak Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An important Neo-Gothic style carved cabinet with carved bands with scrolling vines and pointed windows. The upper double doors with complementary iron hardware over two carved friez...
Iron
18th Century Cupboard
Located in Madison, MS
This beautiful and unique English cupboard is one of a kind. It has carved rosette corners, back fitted with four arch paneled doors. The base has t...
Ash, Elm
Gothic Cupboard from Flanders or Northern France
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Exhibition Musée Cantini, 1952, L'art du Moyen-Age dans les collections marseillaises, n°142 Provenance Ancienne collection Lehmann Ancienne collection L.-P. Bresset As it...
Oak
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H 52.5 in W 37 in D 18.5 in
Continental Gothic Style Two-Door Cupboard or Altar with Figural Carving
Located in Milford, NH
A finely carved Continental Gothic style two-door cupboard or altar, probably oak, with open linen-carved panel back base and sides, the doors featuring a carved figure on each, canted corners with additional carved figures of monks or priests, and original cast iron hardware. In 18th and 19th century Europe, sacristy or vestment cabinets...
Iron
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H 52 in W 39.75 in D 19.75 in
Antique English Gothic Heavily Carved Oak Court Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique English Gothic court cupboard offers oak construction with heavily carved double doors having decorated arch reserves and opening to s...
Wood, Oak
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H 51 in W 19.75 in D 14 in
19th Century Petite French Carved Oak Gothic Vestment Cabinet Prayer Room
Located in Shreveport, LA
~Direct from France~ ~Super Petite antique French oak vestment/sacristy cabinet~ ~Superb designs – look at the gorgeous dimensional carvings on the upper door panel…a sitting nun w...
Oak
19th Century Ebonised French Gothic Armoire
Located in Hastings, GB
19th century French Gothic Armoire This impressive large Armoire is decoratively hand carved in a Gothic style Dating from the mid-19th century French Black in color, original ebonized finish with some overlayed wax/varnish finish in places The Armoire has 2 lower drawers and 3 adjustable shelves inside, the inner drawer is in bird's-eye maple veneer There is a very decorative crest and 2 finials on the top The crest, finials, top of the Armoire and mirrored...
Wood
Important Gothic Oak Chest, 16th and 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very large 19th century oak chest, consisting of eleven flamboyant Gothic panels of the late 15th or early 16th century, and its wrought iron hourglass wrought iron lock. It was com...
Oak