Gothic Revival Furniture
Gothic Revival Style
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.
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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Gothic Revival
19th C., 1800s Antique French, Gothic Revival, Carved Oak Credence Cupboard!
Located in Austin, TX
19th C., 1800s Antique French, Gothic Revival, Carved Oak Credence Cupboard!
Gorgeous Antique Credence Cupboard, French, Gothic Revival, Carved Oak, 19th Century, 1800s!! Great for...
Category
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Gothic Cabinet, Bonnetiere
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Gothic cabinet, Bonnetiere is a marvelous example of the genre, with carved detailing across all three facades! Geometric pat...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Gothic Sacrament Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Gothic Sacrament cabinet was artfully sculpted from solid oak and fruitwood to create a remarkable religious artifact designed to be appreciated throughout the ages! The trapezoidal form of the casework is in keeping with the Gothic style, which historians concur originated in the Cathedral of St. Denis during the middle of the 12th century. Boldly molded crown follows the complex contours and overlooks the case below which features a single door flanked by cornerposts that feature pilasters facing front as well as the sides, with recessed arched panels topped with recessed circular frames above filled with carved rosettes highlighted in gold. The arched recesses facing the front are also filled with carved floral and wheat motifs also highlighted in gold, representing the Bread of Life. The door panel, however, steals the show, with a gloriously carved relief work depicting both wheat and fully laden grapevines adding the significance of the Blood of Christ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood, Oak
Vintage Tudor Gothic Revival Style Arm Chair with Intricate Carvings
Located in Seattle, WA
The vintage chair is crafted from dark wood with a Gothic Revival style, evident in its intricate carvings, including circular cutouts, swirling patterns, and a diamond-shaped inlay ...
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1970s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wood
Gothic Revival Wooden Church Screens set of four
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning pair of antique Gothic lancet-arched church window screens featuring intricate lattice detailing, handcrafted woodwork, and a richly aged patina. These architectural eleme...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, Pine
Pr. Early Electric Arts and Crafts Gothic Sconces by Lion Electric Mfg. Co.
By Lion Products
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of Gothic Revival, Arts and Crafts style sconces by noted American maker Lion Electric Mfg.Co. c.1920/1930's. Each cast brass sconce features two candle light fixtu...
Category
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Carved Walnut Tall Backs New Upholstery Fireside Arm Side Chairs MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Carved Walnut Tall Backs New Upholstery Fireside Arm Side Chairs MINT!
Category
20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Gothic Oak Desk with Leather Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Gothic oak desk with leather top is atypical for the style, being raised up on turned legs and a classic "H" support, rather than sporting floo...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
Monumental European Gothic Wrought Iron Black Gothic Chandelier 1 of 3
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Metal. 50 1/4" h x 48 1/2" diameter.
Condition
Oxidation. Some arms bent. As found in estate condition. We recommend that all lighting be rewired.
We have 3 available
Category
1950s European Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Gilt Bronze French Empire Figural Four Light Torch Hanging Fixture C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Gilt Bronze French Empire Figural Four Light Torch Hanging Fixture with Flame Form Shad...
Category
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of tiered gilt brass European Gothic Revival pricket candlesticks with Solo
Located in Leesburg, VA
Pair of tiered gilt brass European Gothic Revival pricket candlesticks with Solomonic spiraling stems
Anonymous
Europe; probably ca. 1900
Gilt Brass
Approximate size: 23 (h) x 6 (...
Category
Early 1900s Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Gothic Style Wall Sconces
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique cast iron single arm Neo-Gothic Medieval wall lighting fixture that sits on a triangular shield backplate.
Gothic Revival lighting.
Category
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Neogothic Wrought Iron Samuel Yellin Attributed Gargoyle Coat / Hat Rack
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Gothic Revival coat rack.
In the form of a two-legged gargoyle with an elongated neck holding a wooden support and mounted to the wall with a shaped bracket.
In...
Category
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
French Wrought Iron Viking Dragon Ship Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
French wrought iron Viking dragon ship chandelier has eight candelabra arms with gilt Viking Shields on each arm. This wonderful ship chandelier is suspe...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron, Tôle
Gothic Revival Metal and Glass "Fleur" Motif Lantern Style Pendant
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Gothic Modern gold-finish metal and frosted glass "fleur" motif lantern style pendants.
Category
1950s American Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Metal
Hand-Crafted Spanish Style Wrought Iron Ornamental Exterior Outdoor Wall Lantern
By Britt Jewett
Located in Santa Paula, CA
El Presidio Real de Santa Barbara is one of California's oldest structures, built by the Spanish in 1782 as a military outpost, and serves as inspiration for this lantern. This lante...
Category
2010s American Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Gothic Revival Library Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Gothic Revival Library Table was fashioned from thick planks and beams of solid maple to literally last for centuries!...
Category
1890s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Maple
English Gothic Revival Style Oak Letter Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Gothic Revival-style (1st Quarter 20th Century) oak letter box with tracery carved sides and top
Category
20th Century British Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
Stunning Pair of 7-candle Gothic Revival Brass Candelabra
Located in Leesburg, VA
Stunning Pair of 7-candle Gothic Revival Brass Candelabra
Anonymous
Europe; 19th century
Brass or bronze
Approximate size: 13 (h) x 21 (w) x 4 (d) in.
This pair of European bras...
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass
Gothic Revival Hall Chair
Located in Denton, TX
Beautiful hand carved Gothic style hall chair with Fleur-de-lis, Trefoils and other gothic accents. Chair has a good weight to it with the leopard print fabric for fun.
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Spanish Walnut Chest Table, 19th C.
Located in Astoria, NY
Spanish Walnut Chest Table, 19th century or earlier, top with iron lock plate opening to reveal storage compartment above two drawers. 25" H x 48" W x 24.25" D. Provenance: From the...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival English Walnut Reclining Arm Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Invented Circa 1850, the precursor to the modern recliner was initially designed for its versatility: early models could serve as a chair, a bed, and a chaise lounge. This innovation quickly gained popularity for combining comfort with luxury. Napoleon III, the nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte and Emperor of the French, reportedly owned one of the first recliners.
This model, constructed in neighboring England during the same era, may even resemble the French monarch’s reclinable chair. Intended for an English drawing room or parlor, this beautiful piece features elegant jacquard upholstery and turned legs. The backrest can extend almost one-hundred-eight degrees from an upright position, facilitated by a graceful manual mechanism similar to the ratcheting recline...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Wrought Iron Glass Top Coffee Table in the Gothic Style
Located in New York, NY
Heavy hand-wrought iron base supports thick (.50") bevelled glass top. The base has incised decorative Sgraffito designs in the Gothic, Spanish Style. The base can fold closed. When ...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
PAIR Antique English Walnut, Ash and ceramic tile Gothic style Hall Chairs
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
PAIR Superb quality Antique English mid Victorian Gothic style Walnut and Ash Gothic style Hall Chairs with inset original ceramic tiles. The handsome blind-fretted hand carved ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Ash, Walnut
Gothic Revival Burgundy Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian Gothic Revival style carved burgundy painted and gold trim small (throne) armchair with carved center medallion and finials on back.
Category
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Pair Gothic Oversized Heavily Carved Walnut Arm Chairs Tall Back Thrones MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Gothic Oversized Heavily Carved Walnut Arm Chairs Tall Back Thrones MINT!
Category
20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century, French Gothic Credenza
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Gothic Credenza is a remarkable work of the cabinet maker's art, featuring tailored architecture melded with the timeles...
Category
1870s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
English Victorian Gothic Revival Mahogany Dining Table
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian Gothic Revival-style (19/20th Century) mahogany dining table with filigree apron and stretcher. (2 leaves - 14 inches each)
Category
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Gothic Revival Walnut Library Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Gothic Revival Walnut Library Table is an amazing example of the revival of the oldest formal style to originate from France, dating to the mi...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Very Fine Carved Snakes Arms Twisted Legs Finials Antique Gothic Arm Chair MINT
By J. Horner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Carved Snakes Arms Twisted Legs Finials Antique Gothic Arm Chair MINT!
Category
20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
PAIR 19th Century French Gothic Revival Trunks ~ Blanket Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
PAIR 19th Century French Gothic Revival Trunks ~ Blanket Chests is a truly unusual find! Perfect for the foot of the bed for a pair of twins, they can also be used in dormer window ...
Category
1880s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Wooden Tiles, Hand Painted Checkerboard Design, Gold Accents, Italy
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Beautiful hand painted wooden tiles with checkerboard pattern, 14 tiles in total, 2 red, 6 black and 6 gold. Great as a wall installation or a small space paneling, made in Italy.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of Gothic Style Antique Cast Iron Sconces
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of antique sconces have cast iron filigree shields and light sockets. Wired for US electrical use and regular light bulbs. The sconces, with their rustic finish, would look ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Iron
Hand Carved Large Pine Trunk, circa 1800
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the hand-carved elements that make this trunk or "coffer" so impressive. Please examine the close up photos to appreciate the craftsmanship that went into the detailed carvings...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pr. French 19th Century Gothic-Neoclassical Style 5-Light Gilt-Bronze Candelabra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th century Gothic-Revival neoclassical style five-light gilt-bronze candelabra. The finely chased gilt-bronze tripod-leaf base, surmounted with floral rosette...
Category
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Monumental European Gothic Wrought Iron Black Gothic Chandelier 3 of 3
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Metal. 50 1/4" h x 48 1/2" diameter.
Condition
Oxidation. Some arms bent. As found in estate condition. We recommend that all lighting be rewired.
We have 3 available
Category
1950s European Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare Antique English Hand Carved Burr Walnut Monogrammed Box, Satin-Lined
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
A very Fine Antique English Hand Carved solid highly figured walnut hinged box with unusual "one-off" carved in relief monogram. This box is satin-lined and tufted likely to be used...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Satin, Walnut
Late 19th Century German Beer Stein with Cobalt Blue Glass Adornments
Located in Louisville, KY
Imagine how many thirsts were quenched with the rare and unique stein! This piece was created between 1840's and 1900 in Germany. Unlike many other steins of this era, this one is ad...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Pewter
Flat Triangular Wrought Iron Gothic Revival 3-Light Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Gothic style chandelier with three candle style lights on a flat, open, wrought iron base of curled, geometric shapes. With three hand made chains co...
Category
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large 19th Century English Terracotta Urns
Located in Millbrook, NY
Large pair of 19th Century English Terracotta Urns. The urns sit on a square substantial base and have beautiful detailing of Gothic Revival gargoyles on the handles. The Gothic Revi...
Category
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Victorian Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Side Throne Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Victorian hand carved oak Gothic revival side throne chair with woven cane wicker back and needle point seat,
circa 1860.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wood
A.W.N. Pugin Gothic Lily Wallpaper Rolls, Woollam & Co. of London, 1850
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin created around one hundred wallpapers, which were manufactured and flocked by William Woollams & Co of London.
Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin created a...
Category
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique English Throne Chair 19th Century
Located in Newtown, CT
19th Century English Throne Chair. It is 28" wide x 81" high and 17" deep. Heavily carved chair. Missing its fretwork on top of the chair. There ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wood
English Gothic Revival 'Late 19th Century' Bleached Oak Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
English Gothic Revival (late 19th century) bleached oak wall mirror with column sides ending in finials centring an arch frame with cut-out design.
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Antique Gothic Display Plaque with Swords & Double-Headed Eagle
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Gothic display plaque with Swords & Double-Headed Eagle is an ideal choice to accessorize the masculine decor! The panel was rendered in...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Steel
English Gothic Revival Style Pair Carved-Wood Chairs, Early 20th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English pair of Gothic Revival style carved and painted wood chairs, circa 1920's. This antique pair of chairs from England have been intricately carved in Gothic Revival style wi...
Category
Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wood
Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Lectern
Located in Queens, NY
English Gothic Revival style (19th Cent) wrought iron lectern on a pedestal base ending in 3 scroll legs with a candle stand top shelf
Category
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century English Gothic Revival Armchair
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century Gothic Revival painted ivory white and gold armchair.
Category
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of French Gothic Revival Wood and Brass Oil Lamps
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Raised on later circular brass-mounted wood bases.
Height of base only is 17in. (other dimensions include lampshade).
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Walnut Gothic Revival Carved Liquor Cabinet Birds Fox Mythical Faces
Located in Toledo, OH
Antique carved walnut Gothic Revival liquor cabinet. Knights, birds, foxes and mythical faces depicted. Rope turned pillars with a bottom shelf. Draped carved back panels. Measure: 4...
Category
20th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Carved and Upholstered Hall Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
19th century Gothic Renaissance style ebonized side chair with boldly carved paw feet, upholstered seat and back. Newly reupholstered with small animal print fabric.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wood
Wrought Iron and Cast Bronze Gothic Fireplace Tool Set c. 19th C.
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional 19th century set of wrought iron and cast bronze fireplace tools, with dragon, griffin handles. The set features inscribed line drawn decorative surfaces, with twisted an...
Category
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Gilt Bronze Gothic Revival Light Fixture, English 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional solid gilt bronze Gothic Revival period light fixture in the manner of Augustus Pugin. Very high quality casting with superb detai...
Category
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Late 19th Century Very Large English Oak Reformed Gothic Mirrors
Located in Hudson, NY
This pair of mirrors crafted in England circa 1870 have been fully restored with a completely new surface and structurally supported as the mirror plate is very thick and heavy. Made...
Category
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Pair of 19th Century Scandinavian Satin Birch Bookcases of Monumental Size
Located in Troy, NY
Imposing, large pair of bookcases, each in two parts, the tops with two doors revealing shelved interiors, the lower parts with two doors, one ...
Category
19th Century Scandinavian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Birch, Satinwood
Pair 19th Century French Walnut Neogothic Prayer Kneelers
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century French Walnut Neogothic Prayer Kneelers are an interesting design, with timeless styling that dates back almost a thousand years, yet wi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Antique French Gothic Revival Carved Oak Dowry Coffer Chest Bench Seat 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique French Gothic Revival carved oak dowry chjest/coffer, circa 1820.
The chest having a hinged lid with a gadrooned edge, the front of the chest has the original hand-for...
Category
1820s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique French Gothic Figural Carved Walnut Chateau Buffet Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Gothic Figural Carved Walnut Chateau Buffet Sideboard Cabinet
This antique French carve sideboard is a rare and exquisite piece...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Gothic Revival furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Gothic Revival furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, seating, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gothic Revival furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include John Ruskin, Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, Gillows of Lancaster & London, and Britt Jewett. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $30 and tops out at $189,810 while the average work can sell for $3,122.