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 French Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Walnut
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Oak
Early 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Oak
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Copper
1880s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Velvet, Oak
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze, Brass
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Upholstery, Oak
1870s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Walnut
1880s Austrian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Enamel, Wrought Iron
1880s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Paper
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
1880s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Aluminum
20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Brass
1840s British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Leather, Walnut
20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Furniture
Upholstery, Walnut, Paint
1920s English Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Steel
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
Early 19th Century German Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Glass, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Swiss Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Nickel
1880s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Paper
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Czech Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
1960s Portuguese Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron, Tin
Early 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1880s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Paper
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Steel, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Upholstery
Early 1900s Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze, Enamel, Brass
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Brass