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.
A Very Large Carved Oak Green Man Sideboard A superbly Gothic piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Very Large Carved Oak Green Man Sideboard This superbly Gothic piece is decorated in a country house style, as there are many patterns to the car...
Oak
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
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
Sideboard in Carved Oak, Spain, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Severe yet elegant, this Spanish buffet from the 1950s asserts a bold, architectural presence—its façade carved in a rhythmic grid of relief panels, each block subtly irregular, like...
Oak
$3,771Sale Price|36% Off
H 85.04 in W 59.06 in D 25.2 in
French Oak Cabinet Deux Corps Buffet Renaissance Revival, Mid 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Buffet deux corps French cabinet, circa 1830 Renaissance style, solid oak Nice patina Good antique condition Shipping: 2packs: Pack 1: P 64/L 149/H 94 cm 62 kg Pack 2: P 49/L 49/H...
Oak
French Alpine Rustic Folk Art Cabinet, France 19th Century
Located in Aartselaar, BE
This 19th-century French Alpine rustic folk art cabinet embodies the charm and authenticity of traditional mountain craftsmanship. Handcrafted from solid oak wood, its surface bears ...
Wood, Oak
$6,253
H 70.48 in W 27.56 in D 16.54 in
Rustic Folk Art Travail Populaire Cabinet, France 19th Century
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Rustic cabinet, travail populaire, art populaire, folk art, primitive, 19th century This rustic travail populaire cabinet, handcrafted from solid wood in France around 1800, embodie...
Wood, Oak
19th Century Italian Painted Cabinet
Located in San Angelo, TX
A beautiful blue toned painted Italian cabinet that features two doors. This piece is perfect for any design space, use in an entry way with a mirror or painting above it and decorat...
Wood, Paint
19th Century French Buffet a Deux Corps or Sideboard
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French buffet à deux corps from the town of Caux in Normandy, made of solid oak with raised panels and chapeau de gendarme crown with carved details. Buffet provides a...
Brass
Large brustalist oak sideboard, Belgium.
Located in Landgraaf, NL
This Belgian sideboard is crafted mostly from solid oak and reflects the Brutalist style with its strong lines and architectural details. The piece offers plenty of storage with four...
Oak
Sideboard in Carved Oak, Spain, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
With the solemnity of an ancestral wall and the quiet poise of light brushing against stone, this Spanish sideboard expresses a tectonic language of austere form and architectural rh...
Oak
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Carved Oak Sideboard
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian carved oak sideboard having a moulded cornice above a carved oak frieze supported by two turned reeded carved oak columns, bevelled edge mirror ...
Oak
19th Century Large Heavily Carved Gothic Revival Sideboard
Located in Newmanstown, PA
19th Century Large Heavily Carved Gothic Revival Sideboard. Very beautifully done. The top is in solid wood and has a gap between the boards. Dimensions: 71.5" x 21.5" x 40".
Wood
$5,432
H 37.6 in W 49.61 in D 22.64 in
Exquisite Gothic Revival circa 1860 Hand Carved Sideboard Must See Pictures
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly collectable, circa 1860 Gothic revival hand carved English oak sideboard A very good looking and decorative piece, it...
Oak
$2,814
H 91.74 in W 54.73 in D 17.72 in
French Pine Patinated Cabinet Deux-Corps Buffet Louis XVI Style Mid 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Buffet deux corps French cabinet, early 19th century Renaissance style, solid pine (recent) Nice patina Good antique condition Shipping: 2packs: Pack 1: 130 / 45 / 89 cm 47.5 kg P...
Pine
19th Century Carved Oak Mirror Back Dresser with Green Man Carvings
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Carved Oak Mirror Back Dresser with Green Man Carvings This is a superb and large piece, it has superb quality carvings of Musicians Dancers and Mythical creatures incl...
Oak
Antique Continental Figural Carved Oak Hunt Sideboard, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Continental figural hunt sideboard offers paneled oak construction with carved gadrooned drawers with cast lion pulls surmounting lower doubl...
Metal, Brass
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H 38.59 in W 74.81 in D 26.38 in
Rare 15th Century German Gothic Chest or Stollentruhe, Westphalia
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
The monumental rectangular standing chest with full-height stiles, extensively mounted with wrought ironwork straps terminating in lily finials which ’wrap’ around the chest edges. T...
Wrought Iron
Antique Gothic Oak Whitewashed Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Gothic oak whitewashed buffet features solid oak construction designed to last for generation after generation! Hand-forged iron strap hinge...
Steel
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H 35.5 in W 72.5 in L 35.5 in
Vintage Carved Walnut Gothic Style Sideboard by Kittinger, 20th Century
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Gothic style sideboard by Kittinger features heavily carved walnut construction with foliate and geometric elements and having drawers...
Walnut
Antique French Gothic Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Gothic buffet boasts carved detail across the facade and even on the supports underneath, enhanced by the bold steel strap hinges ...
Wrought Iron
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H 118.9 in W 53.15 in D 20.08 in
19th Century French Gothic Style Walnut Carved Bookcase or Sideboard
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Impressive antique 19th century French Gothic style bookcase or sideboard: Made entirely of carved walnut wood. The carving work is spectacular ...
Walnut
Green Man Gothic Carved Dresser by Edwards and Roberts
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Green Man Gothic carved Walnut dresser by Edwards and Roberts This is one of the finest carved pieces you will ever find, it was made in the second half of the 19th century by the w...
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H 69 in W 67 in D 27 in
19th Century Carved Oak Mirror Back Dresser with Tree of Life, Green Man Carving
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
This is a superb and large piece but it is not too high, it has superb quality mythical beasts and green man carvings, on the sides as well as the fr...
Oak
19th Century English Oak Gothic Style Sideboard
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century English oak sideboard in the Gothic manner. The top is wonderfully shaped and decorated around the edges, following down to a magnificently carved and pierced case, wit...
Oak