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 Caved Oak Corner Cabinet Vitrine with Period Gothic Panels
Located in Dallas, TX
The tracery panels on this oak corner cabinet vitrine were hand-carved during the Gothic period. A very talented French ebeniste incorporated the repurposed carvings into this two-bo...
Glass, Wood, Oak
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
Early 19th Century Oak Green Man Dresser Base
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Early 19th Century Oak Green Man Dresser Base This is a superb and stunning piece, the dresser has 2 drawers and 2 cupboards with a shelved compartment at the centre known as a Dog ...
Oak
French Charles X Birds Eye Maple Mirrored Console Table
Located in Queens, NY
French Charles X birds eye maple and ebonized trim and inlaid Gothic design console table with platform base and mirrored back with gilt floral carved edge on top.
Gold Leaf
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 ...
Pine
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 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
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Antique Gothic High Cupboard of the Galloping Queen Holland
Located in Milano, IT
Majestic Old Gothic sideboard of the galloping Queen Holland. The sideboard can also be classified as a tall cupboard . The sideboard is provenance from the very large auction house ...
Wood
GOTHIK/A Glass Cabinet with Oak Wood Decorations by Ferruccio Laviani
By Ferruccio Laviani, Fratelli Boffi
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
Gothic Influence Credenza - 16th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb and rare 16th century credenza from the southwest of France with a Gothic influence The credenza opens with two doors. Very beautiful ironwork with superb Gothic irons fitting...
Chestnut
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
18th Century Carved Dresser with Geometric Carvings
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
18th Century Carved Dresser with Geometric Carvings This is a superb piece of Period Furniture, the top back is carved with geometric panels with plate grooves in the shelves The ...
Walnut
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
Amazing Chest, Italy, late 16th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing Chest, Italy, late 16th century 93 x 214 x 74 cm Rectangular shaped chest, in walnut wood. Four bracket feet, with four corners with sculpted leaves. Table top with owl's bea...
Wood
Carved Oak Open Bookcase. The bookcase is good quality
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Carved Oak Open Bookcase. The bookcase is good quality, with attractive carving on the front The bookcase is in good original condition and the shelves are adjustable This excellen...
Oak
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
Large Carved Oak Mule Chest, Green Man Marriage Chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Carved Oak Mule Chest, Green Man Marriage Chest This is a profusely carved Marriage chest, the coffer has many detailed carved panels. On the front we have 2 family crests on ...
Oak
Important Gothic Pugin Style Victorian Walnut Dwarf Open Bookcase
By Pugin
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very well made Gothic Pugin style very large dwarf open bookcase A very good looking and well made piece, the sh...
Walnut
George III Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Wall Shelves in the Gothic Taste
Located in Litchfield, CT
Antique late 18th / early 19th century George III Chinese Chippendale wall shelf. Suitable for display of books or collections of porcel...
Mahogany
Spanish Chest with Arcade design
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
SPANISH CHEST WITH ARCADE DESIGN ORIGIN: SPAIN PERIOD: LATE 15TH – EARLY 16TH CENTURY DIMENSIONS: Height: 61 cm Length: 135 cm Depth: 48 cm Chestnut wood Good condition This H...
Wood, Chestnut
Antique English sideboard from the early 19th century in Gothic style
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This antique English Gothic-style display cabinet features elegant curved wooden details and a beautiful deep color palette. The cabinet has brass handles, dates from the early 19th ...
Glass, Wood
Belgian Gothic-Style Carved Oak Cabinet, circa 1960s
Located in Lille, BE
Large Belgian cabinet in carved oak, dating from circa the 1960s. Cabinet in carved oak, Belgium, circa 1960s. Gothic-inspired carving throughout, pointed arch motifs worked into the...
Oak
18th Century French Oak Coffer, Gothic Style Antique Storage Box
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
18th Century Small French Oak Coffer, Strong Box
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
An Unusual 17th Century Carved Oak Coffer on Legs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
An Unusual Carved Oak Coffer on Legs The coffer is a very attractive and unusual piece, it has a carved front and top, and is set on cabriole legs, it is in sound antique condition...
Oak
17th Century Furniture Important Supposedly from Northern Italy, Antique Art.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
17th century furniture important supposedly from northern Italy, great decoration, carved walnut on all faces. Measures: H 2m53, W 1.76m, W 69c...
Wood
Heavy French Oak Coffer, Gothic Style, Panelled Design, 1800s
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Heavy French Panelled Oak Coffer The chest has 2 moulded panels on the front and 1 more on each side with a carrying handle This is a very heavy piece it is made from solid Oak The top of the box has a planked and moulded edge and it has a large lidded candle box inside This good rustic piece has been waxed and is in good sound condition for its age, it has blacksmith made hinges and handles The Coffer measures 56’’ wide...
Oak
Oak Country Dresser Decorated with Geometric Mouldings
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Oak Country Dresser Decorated with Geometric Mouldings This is a lovely early Victorian piece it is constructed in solid Oak including the panelled back boards, the dresser top has...
Oak
JOHN WIDDICOMB Vintage Large Walnut Gothic Design Breakfront Display Bookcase
Located in Perkasie, PA
JOHN WIDDICOMB Vintage Walnut Gothic Design Breakfront Display Bookcase – Item 72383 This impressive JOHN WIDDICOMB breakfront display bookcase combines elegant Regency proportions ...
Walnut
Cottage Size Green Man Carved Oak Mule Chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Cottage Size Green Man Carved Oak Mule Chest This is a beautifully carved Mule Chest with the benefit of 2 drawers rather than the more common single long drawer, the coffer has de...
Oak
Gothic Carved Golden Oak 3 Door Cupboard
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Gothic Carved Golden Oak 3 Door Cupboard This is a long carved country style Oak cupboard, the cupboard has 3 doors enclosing one long cupboard and one smaller, both cupboards are ...
Oak
Antique Gothic Oak Coffer, Carved Paneled Design, Mid-19th Century, UK
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century carved paneled oak coffer This is a lovely old piece, with a good patina, the chest has three moulded panels on the front a...
Oak
18th Century Carved Oak Dresser with Kings This is a handsome piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
18th Century Carved Oak Dresser with Kings This is a handsome piece with a wonderful patina, the carving is of very fine quality, the very top section is even older it dates from t...
Oak
Large 17th Century Inlaid Panelled Oak Coffer
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A large 17th century inlaid panelled oak coffer. This is a lovely old piece, with a superb patina, the chest has three deep moulded panels on the front...