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 1900s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Silver Plate, Copper
20th Century English Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
1930s English Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Sterling Silver
1990s English Gothic Revival Furniture
Sterling Silver
1850s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Silver Plate
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Sterling Silver
1850s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Silver
20th Century English Gothic Revival Furniture
Silver
1980s Italian Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Silver
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
1930s American Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s American Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Sterling Silver
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Gothic Revival Furniture
Cement, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Silver, Sterling Silver
1940s American Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Sterling Silver
19th Century Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Linen, Silk, Velvet, Oak
1920s English Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Sterling Silver
1840s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Gothic Revival Furniture
Silver Plate
Early 1900s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Sterling Silver
1890s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Silver
1890s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Silver
1840s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Sterling Silver
1910s American Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Silver, Brass
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Silver Plate
1880s German Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Silver
1980s Italian Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Silver
1870s German Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Spelter
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Silver Plate