Gothic Revival Furniture
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.
Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Mid-19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
1880s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1870s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Walnut
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Stone
Late 17th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1910s French Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 1900s Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Porcelain, Giltwood
1910s French Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
1840s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Mirror, Plaster, Wood
Mid-19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1840s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Walnut
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Gold Leaf
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1850s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Late 18th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
20th Century Turkish Gothic Revival Furniture
Wool
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Marble
Early 1800s Irish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Leather
Early 1900s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1810s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Rosewood
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Paint
Mid-19th Century American Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Nutwood
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Leather, Oak
1830s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Upholstery, Walnut
1880s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
1760s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Walnut
Late 19th Century Irish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Copper
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Mid-19th Century American Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Furniture
Nutwood, Oak
1880s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak, Upholstery
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak