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 20th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Furniture
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Pine
2010s American Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary English Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Giltwood
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Marble, Metal
1880s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
1890s American Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1990s French Gothic Revival Furniture
Gold Plate
19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Brass, Iron
1980s American Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 1900s Irish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Leather, Oak
Early 1900s European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Bronze, Brass
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
1920s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Paper
1920s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Paper
1920s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Paper
1920s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Paper
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Bronze
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 1900s Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Mirror, Beech
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Onyx, Bronze
1920s Belgian Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
1890s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze, Copper
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Steel
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Pine
Early 1900s British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Velvet, Oak, Fabric
Late 20th Century English Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 2000s Gothic Revival Furniture
Terracotta
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
1880s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Steel
1890s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Maple
Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Silver Plate, Copper
Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Walnut, Burl
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron, Tôle