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Gothic Desks

GOTHIC 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. 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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Style: Gothic
French Gothic Pine Reading Stand, Greeting Station, Greeter
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Gothic Pine Reading Stand, Greeting Station, Greeter An Original French Reading stand, this Gothic piece would make a great Front of House Oak Greeter The Stand has 8 arched ...
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1880s Antique Gothic Desks

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Pine

French Gothic Pine Reading Stand, Greeting Station, Greeter
French Gothic Pine Reading Stand, Greeting Station, Greeter

French Gothic Pine Reading Stand, Greeting Station, Greeter

$3,037
A Victorian Green Man Carved Oak Bureau The bureau is superbly carved
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Victorian Green Man Carved Oak Bureau The bureau is superbly carved with acanthus leaves and faces of the green man from solid oak, it has a carved fall front, one long drawer an...
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19th Century Antique Gothic Desks

Materials

Oak

A Victorian Green Man Carved Oak Bureau The bureau is superbly carved
A Victorian Green Man Carved Oak Bureau The bureau is superbly carved

A Victorian Green Man Carved Oak Bureau The bureau is superbly carved

$1,511
Victorian Golden Oak Green Man Desk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Golden Oak Green Man desk The Desk stands on chunky barley twist turned legs with a long stretcher. The Desk has one drawer in the centre ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Desks

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Oak

Victorian Golden Oak Green Man Desk
Victorian Golden Oak Green Man Desk

Victorian Golden Oak Green Man Desk

$2,748
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Worn and Patinated English Antique Pine Tavern Table Desk
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Antique Early American 19th Century Pine Plantation Desk
Located in Forney, TX
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H 74 in W 32 in D 29.5 in
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Scandinavian modern tall high standing pine desk host station by HADSTEN
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Large Victorian Oak Leather Top Partners Desk, EDWARDS & ROBERTS Library Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
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Vintage Romweber Viking Oak Executive Kneehole Office Library Writing Desk
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Circa 1880 French Gothic Style Desk in Carved and Bleached Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful and quite unusual desk was hand-carved in the Gothic style in France, circa 1880. The oak has been bleached, allowing for the amazing details of the fine carvings to gain prominence. It appears as if the front façade was repurposed from a large trunk, putting the creation of that section before the late 19th century. Another fascinating detail is the construction of the uppermost drawer on the right side, which features a hidden and lockable partition. The top has been crafted with a parquetry pattern known as Versailles and is surrounded by a recessed quarter round molding. There are seven drawers that flank the leg opening on the back, all with functional locks and keys. The drawers are arranged in two columns of four, with the upper right one being a double drawer that contains a false bottom that hides the secret compartment. Gothic motifs, such as barbed arches, floral spandrels, and fleur de lys, embellish each of the drawer fronts. As well-carved as the back is, the sides and front are extremely impressive, expertly crafted with the smallest of details set within recessed panels. Each of the sections have been skillfully carved with tracery, cusping, and foliate ribs. These rectangular niches are flanked by a pilaster with additional tracery beneath a foliate capital. The center panel of the front is shorter than the others, as it also contains a wrought iron plate that was most likely part of a trunk frontage. The tracery beneath the iron has a heraldic shield with the Ermines of Brittany, France. There is a pull-out writing surface on each side with a twisted loop pull, allowing our French Gothic style desk...
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1880s French Antique Gothic Desks

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Wood, Oak

Circa 1880 French Gothic Style Desk in Carved and Bleached Oak
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H 29.625 in W 60.75 in D 34 in
Victorian Carved Oak Pedestal Desk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
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Antique Rustic Whitewashed Pine Gothic Partners Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
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Pine

Antique Rustic Whitewashed Pine Gothic Partners Desk
Antique Rustic Whitewashed Pine Gothic Partners Desk

Antique Rustic Whitewashed Pine Gothic Partners Desk

H 31 in W 64 in D 31.5 in
Antique French Gothic Parquet Top Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
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Antique French Gothic Parquet Top Desk
Antique French Gothic Parquet Top Desk

Antique French Gothic Parquet Top Desk

H 29 in W 63 in D 33 in
19th Century Gothic Oak Executive Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
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Brass

19th Century Gothic Oak Executive Desk
19th Century Gothic Oak Executive Desk

19th Century Gothic Oak Executive Desk

H 32 in W 67 in D 39 in
Early Gothic Style Hand-Carved English Oak Twin Pedestal Desk Leather circa 1800
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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Early Gothic Style Hand-Carved English Oak Twin Pedestal Desk Leather circa 1800
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H 30.12 in W 51.19 in D 23.43 in
Green Man Carved Gothic Oak Writing Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Green Man Carved Gothic Oak Writing Table The desk is made in Oak which has been beautifully carved with a lions mask handle and acanthus leaves on t...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Desks

Green Man Carved Gothic Oak Writing Table
Green Man Carved Gothic Oak Writing Table

Green Man Carved Gothic Oak Writing Table

H 30 in W 52 in D 29 in
Victorian Green Man Carved Oak Pedestal Desk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Green Man Carved Oak Pedestal Desk The desk is made in solid Oak the front has been intricately carved. There are nine drawers in ...
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Victorian Green Man Carved Oak Pedestal Desk
Victorian Green Man Carved Oak Pedestal Desk

Victorian Green Man Carved Oak Pedestal Desk

H 30 in W 40 in D 32 in

Gothic desks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Gothic desks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with oak, wood and other materials. 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 desks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,515 and tops out at $2,515 while the average work can sell for $2,515.

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