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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Antique French Gothic Revival Vaisselier Bar Cupboard Sideboard Hutch Linen Fold
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental antique French Gothic Revival Vaisselier, bar back, server, buffet, sideboard or cupboard. Made of oak featuring paneled linen...
Oak
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 ...
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Antique French Gothic Sacristy Vestry Altar Wine Cabinet Bar Catholic Carved Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Exceptionally carved antique French oak Gothic sacristy vestry altar wine cabinet~~c. 1870s-1880s In 18th and 19th century Europe, sacristy or vestment cabinets...
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19th century Flemish carved oak hall cupboard on stand
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Flemish carved oak hall cupboard on stand, circa 1870. Fine quality gothic revival oak hall cupboard, incorporating older carved elements. Main feature of this unusual ...
Oak
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
1800s Antique Gothic Revival Cupboard, Carved Oak, Credence, with Foliates!!
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning antique cupboard, gothic revival, carved oak, credence, foliates, 1800s, 19th century!! Gothic Revival oak credence cupboard, 19th century, canted case, carved with tracery and foliates throughout, having two small top cabinets, over central cabinet, open medial shelf, linenfold sides, rising on bracket feet, approximately 66.5" height, 49.5" width, 22" depth. Gothic furniture pieces are generally heavy and made of dark wood, with lots of intricate detailing and panels. The wood is usually stained or varnished in a dark colour, and any fabric used is also heavy, with materials such as velvet, leather or brocade. Gothic antique furniture...
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Neogothic Cupboard, Oak, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Typologically, the present piece has a shape that recalls certain Renaissance works (especially the buffet) with variations already customary in pieces of the 19th century. As for th...
Oak
French Gothic Revival Carved Walnut Cupboard, circa 1880
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GOTHIC REVIVAL CARVED WALNUT COURT CUPBOARD France c. 1880 Carved walnut, iron 64 3/8” H x 16 5/8” D x 38” W A handsomely carved cupboard in the Gothic Revival taste, crafted in F...
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19th C., 1800s Antique French, Gothic Revival, Carved Oak Credence Cupboard!
Located in Austin, TX
19th C., 1800s Antique French, Gothic Revival, Carved Oak Credence Cupboard! Gorgeous Antique Credence Cupboard, French, Gothic Revival, Carved Oak, 19th Century, 1800s!! Great for...
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Early 20th Century carved oak renaissance revival cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century carved oak gothic revival cupboard circa 1900. Good quality flemish neo renaissance cupboard. Made in 1 piece, with the top forming a cupboard. Decorated with h...
Oak
English carved oak gothic revival cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Carved oak gothic revival cupboard circa 1980. Here we have an Ipswich made piece of furniture from England, made in the form of a court cupboard from the 17th century. Carved doub...
Oak
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Continental Heavily Worn Carved One-Door Cupboard Cabinet of Small Size
Located in Shippensburg, PA
CONTINENTAL HEAVILY WORN AND CARVED ONE-DOOR CUPBOARD OF SMALL DIMENSIONS Composed of 18th century and later elements, likely constructed in the late 19th/early 20th century of fant...
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French 19th Century Vernis Martin Cabinet with Ormolu Mounts
Located in London, GB
A Vernis Martin cabinet in the Louis XVI manner Constructed in mahogany, with extensive ormolu mounts; the square rectangular tapering legs, d...
Ormolu
19th Century Swedish Cupboard
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Substantial 19th century three part Swedish cupboard with decorative cornice. The upper cupboard, painted inside a Scandinavian blue, has two shelves and three small drawers. With w...
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French Antique Vaisselier / Buffet / Hutch
Located in Pomona, CA
A superb 2 part French Antique Vaisselier or Hutch. Made in the Welsh Dresser style. Nicely carved raised door panels. The top section with great details and finials. Late 18th. cent...
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19th Century French Carved Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak buffet from France with a beveled edge around the top with nice hand carved details on the corners and front, following down to raised paneled sides which have carve...
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
$5,117
H 57.09 in W 43.71 in D 21.07 in
Fine 19th Century Antique English Jacobean Revival Oak Cupboard
Located in Nottingham, GB
A handsome 19th-century English cupboard in the Jacobean Revival style, finely crafted from oak and distinguished by its geometric panelled decoration, turned supports and substantia...
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19th Century Walnut Jelly Cupboard
Located in Fall River, MA
Solid walnut with time-softened edges and a hand-worn patina, its design reflects the thoughtful simplicity of Shaker and colonial forms. Two framed panel doors open to generous stor...
Walnut
$3,950
H 86 in W 43 in D 21 in
Antique Country French Neoclassical Putti Painted Pine Cupboard Cabinet Hutch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Country French Neoclassical Putti Painted Pine Cupboard Cabinet Hutch. Item features a distressed solid pine wood two part construction, four swing cabinet doors with hand-pa...
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19th Century Carved Oak Court Cupboard
Located in Savannah, GA
This is a fabulous quality, heavily carved solid oak court cupboard, made in England, circa 1850. The geometric moldings on the panels and doors are absolutely unbelievable. The qual...
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Gustavian 19th Century Cabinet with Original Paint
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Swedish Gustavian cabinet from the 19th century or earlier with its original vibrant paint, reeded doors, and an open shelf. The top portion is removable and features a sharply mol...
Metal
$1,650
H 50 in W 42.5 in D 19 in
Antique American Colonial Primitive Pine Wood Stepback Drysink Hutch Cupboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique American Colonial Primitive Pine Wood Stepback Drysink Hutch Cupboard. Item f...
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English Painted Linen Cupboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C English painted pine two door shelved linen cupboard. 1890. Reference: 7969 Dimensions 38 inches (97 cms) Wide 25 inches (64 cms) Deep 95.5 inches (243 cms) High
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$2,400
H 57 in W 39 in D 18 in
Late 19th Century Indonesian Teak Wood Textile Cabinet with Two Bottom Drawers
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 19th Century Indonesian teak wood textile cabinet Beautifully carved teak wood with two cabinet doors over two nicely spaced shelves and two...
Teak
2 Part 19th Century Welsh Cupboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
A wonderfully handsome and well proportioned 19th century welsh oak dresser with scalloped decorative cornice, two plate rack shelves, two drawers w...
Oak
$4,850
H 38.25 in W 42 in D 22 in
Antique French Wine Cabinet Sideboard Renaissance Revival Carved Oak c1890
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique French Wine Cabinet Sideboard Renaissance Revival Carved Oak c1890. Direct from France, an exceptional antique carved oak wine cabinet sid...
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H 56 in W 40 in D 18 in
Antique French Gothic Linen Altar Wine Storage Cabinet Bookcase Bar Liquor Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
EXCEPTIONALLY CARVED Antique French Oak Gothic Sacristy Vestry Altar Wine Cabinet~~c 1930s In 18th and 19th century Europe, sacristy or vestment cabinets were used to stor...
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Mid century gothic revival carved oak hall cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century gothic revival oak hall cupboard circa 1960. Beautiful quality cupboard with a stunning patina. Heavily carved to the doors and roundels to the sides. Moulded cornice,...
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H 85.5 in W 36 in D 15 in
1800's Antique French Gothic Revival, Carved Oak, Crest, Credence Cupboard!!
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning 1800's Antique French Gothic Revival, Carved Oak, Crest, Credence Cupboard!! Antique Credence Cupboard, French Gothic Revival, Carved Oak, 19th Century, 1800s!! Embrace th...
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Vintage Gothic Revival Carved Wood Cabinet
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage Gothic Revival Carved Wood and Iron Cabinet. Procured from a well-traveled couple that appreciated a variety of styles. This cabinet is a great call to the design of the ear...
Iron
Mid century gothic revival carved oak hall cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century gothic revival oak hall cupboard circa 1960. Beautiful quality cupboard with a stunning patina. Heavily carved to the doors and roundels to the sides. Moulded cornice,...
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H 62.8 in W 37.8 in D 16.93 in
Early 19th Century Rustic-Country Spanish Open Bookcase with Gothic Reliefs
Located in Miami, FL
Early 19th century Rustic Spanish open bookcase is a relic from the distant past, ready to serve your family for generations yet to come! Hand-hewn from old-growth timbers of solid w...
Iron
Carved oak gothic revival cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Carved oak gothic revival cupboard circa 1980. Here we have an ipswich made piece of furniture from england, made in the form of a court cupboard from the 17th century. Carved doub...
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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
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H 114.5 in W 78 in D 20 in
Antique French Gothic Cathedral Vestry Altar Wine Cabinet Bar Carved Oak 115" T
Located in Tyler, TX
STUNNING ONE-OF-A-KIND Historic Antique French Oak Gothic Sacristy Vestry Altar Wine Cabinet Bar Buffet Bookcase~~Highly Carved~~c. 1860s In 18th and 19th century Europe, s...
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Dark Walnut Antique Style Gothic Cupboard China Cabinet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delivery needs! They offer a reasonable flat-rate fee for delivery and set up to the ground floor of your home. They deliver to the vast majority of the lower 48 states. They offer a flat rate for most of our items with exclusions for the largest or most complex items such as breakfronts or crystal chandeliers or other items of greater complexity. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase as these rates are different from our stated pricing. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase. Most deliveries to the East Coast will be 295.00, to the mid-west and Southern mid-west 395.00. To the areas west of Kansas 495.00 and the farthest points to the West coast will be 595.00. Again, some areas we can't cover, however we can deliver to most of the lower 48 states so please inquire to be sure! Delivery times range from as fast as 1-4 weeks for the east coast to 5-9 weeks to the farthest areas of the west coast, sometimes longer and sometimes even shorter. If it is a time sensitive purchase, we may be able to accommodate you for a higher price. It is our goal to please each and every one of our customers with the highest standard of service possible. You must realize and accept that we are shipping antique, vintage and quality used furnishings to your home. We cannot control traffic, weather, and acts of God. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary. This is a beautiful deep and dark colored walnut gothic styled two piece china cabinet...
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H 65 in W 46 in D 22 in
1700s Antique Cupboard, French Gothic Revival, Carved, Credence Cupboard!!
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning Antique Cupboard, French Gothic Revival, Carved, Credence, 18th century, 1700s!! What a sturdy and elegant piece of furniture to be used for...
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19th Century Belgian Oak Cupboard
Located in High Point, NC
Elaborate and ornate, this beautifully crafted oak cupboard offers a unique Gothic Revival antique. Built in Belgium in the 1800s, upper shelves are f...
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H 93.5 in W 22.5 in D 14.5 in
Antique French Credence Cupboard Cabinet Gothic Revival Mirrored Hall Entry 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
Antique French Gothic Revival Carved walnut mirrored credence cupboard or cabinet~~versatile size~~c. 1880s Charming antique cabinet in popular French Gothic Revival style~~upper...
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H 60.5 in W 60.5 in D 16.5 in
Antique Rockford Gothic Walnut Carved Court Cupboard Hutch Sideboard Bar Cabinet
By Rockford National Furniture Company 1
Located in Dayton, OH
"An exquisite early 20th century Rockford Furniture Co Gothic Revival livery cupboard, china hutch, buffet, console or drybar. Made of walnut featur...
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H 63 in W 41.5 in D 20 in
Antique French Gothic Cabinet Bar Liquor Cupboard Fall Front Oak Renaissance
Located in Tyler, TX
Stunning antique French oak 19th century Gothic bar, liquor cabinet or cupboard~~fall front serving area ~~c. 1880s So many versatile uses for today's home...
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