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.
1850s Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Canvas
2010s American Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary English Gothic Revival Furniture
Giltwood, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Giltwood
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 1900s Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
1930s Italian Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Giltwood
Early 1900s Irish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Leather, Oak
19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Brass, Iron
Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Silver Plate, Copper
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron, Tôle
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Bronze
1930s American Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Mahogany
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century British Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Furniture
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Steel
Early 19th Century American Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Crystal, Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 1900s European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal
Mid-19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Silver, Bronze
18th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
1840s Scottish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Paper
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron, Zinc
Early 1900s Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal
19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Chestnut
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Wrought Iron
1950s European Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
1950s European Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
1950s European Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Chestnut
Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Furniture
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Nickel, Iron, Steel, Brass
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Mirror, Oak
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Oak
Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
20th Century English Gothic Revival Furniture
Pine
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Pine
1850s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass