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
"Gargoyle Studies" Etching by John Taylor Arms
Located in Toledo, OH
This etching by John Taylor Arms is titled "Gargoyle Studies." John Taylor Arms(1887-1953) was a famous printmaker in the early 20th century. The image is 3" x 3" and framed and matt...
Category
1920s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Paper
Gothic Revival Console in The Manner Of Edward Welby Pugin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Gothic Revival Console perfect for any hallway.
Category
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Intricate Cast Cement Wall Bracket Plinth - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Epic vintage pair of wall brackets cast in cement featuring the face of a mythical creature. Gorgeously patinated due to age ready to elevate any exterior or interior space that need...
Category
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Pair Large Antique French Gothic Style Steel and Gilt Bronze 5-Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous pair of large antique (early 20th century) French gothic style gilt and polished steel 5-light sconces measuring 31 by 15 by 16 inches, with candelabra size sockets, white p...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Ormolu, Steel
Chinese Chippendale Painted Pedestals
Located in Queens, NY
2 Pair of English Chinese Chippendale style painted black and gold clover shaped 5 column pedestals. (19th Cent) (PRICED PER Pair)
Category
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Gold
19th Century French Gothic Walnut Armchair with Embroidery
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Gothic walnut armchair with embroidery features timeless design with visual appeal that includes spires, naturalistic forms an...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Monumental Brutalist Hammered Tudor Gothic Scroll Lamps Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Monumental pair of Tudor Gothic Revival scroll lamps with attached hammered metal shade. These huge lamps are amazing in person and make a huge st...
Category
1960s Portuguese Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Iron, Tin
Hand Wrought Iron Fireplace Tool Set with Bird Head Handles c. 1900/1920's
Located in New York, NY
Unusual hand wrought fireplace tool set consisting of a poker, tong, shovel and stand. The set features a long beaked birds head in profile as its handles, it is in very good, origi...
Category
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Grand Gothic Rustic Whitewashed Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Grand Gothic Rustic Whitewashed Buffet was fashioned from thick planks & timbers of solid oak to last for centuries! Subtle Gothic influence in the carvings of the panels pr...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Gothic Revival Carved Oak Green Man Cabinet c. Mid 19th Century
Located in Westfield, MA
Richly detailed and evocative of medieval revivalist taste, this Antique Gothic Revival Carved Oak Cabinet dates to the mid-19th century and exemplifies the era’s fascination with cr...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Stained Glass, Oak
Bronze Gothic Impressive Chandelier
By Meizner
Located in Water Mill, NY
Impressive bronze Gothic chandelier with center finial that connect four bronze rods. Great age patina with.
Category
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century Neo-Gothic Mahogany Table
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany Neo-Gothic center table with sharp downward carvings and stem base with four extruding stands. Circa 1830.
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th C. French Bronzed Zinc Gothic Architectural Pricket Altar Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th-century French Bronzed Zinc Gothic Architectural Altar/Pricket Candlesticks, France, circa 1870s
A stunning pair of 19th-century Fren...
Category
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Zinc
Circa 1880 French Gothic Style Baldachin or Statuary Niche
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1880 French Gothic style Baldachin or Statuary Niche. Derived from canopies for processions, the term has come to signify all such coverings, most famously the Bernini high alt...
Category
1880s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique French Neo-Gothic Black Walnut Monk's Bench c. Mid-19th Century
Located in Westfield, MA
This striking French Neo-Gothic monk’s bench, dating to the mid-19th century, exemplifies exquisite craftsmanship in black walnut. The piece is adorned with intricate carvings depict...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Neogothic Armchair, Desk Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Neogothic Armchair ~ Desk Chair is an instant classic! Such chairs were designed for work before the days of ubiquitous casters. The low wraparound seat back provided ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Large Vintage Tudor / Gothic Revival Ceiling Pedant vintagelights
Located in Prescott, US
Large milk glass globe with rich detailing shown on a new nickel plated fitter. The Tudor and/or Gothic inspired designs indicates it was most likely a vintage church fixture from t...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Milk Glass
19th Century Bronze Gothic Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Solid Bronze Gothic Chandelier was crafted in bronze with a lustrous natural finish, and was originally designed for church use with candles or incense. The Gothic Reviv...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Gorham Victorian Gothic Classical Coin Silver Coffeepot
Located in New York, NY
Gothic Classical coin silver coffeepot. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1860. Tapering ovoid bowl with tall neck and spread foot. Cover hinged and flush with trefoil finial mounted ...
Category
1860s American Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Silver
Antique Brass Gothic Revival Style Pendant
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a Gothic Revival-style antique brass pendant or lantern. This pendant has beautiful details like cut out diamond shapes alo...
Category
20th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Gothic Revival Andirons Mounted As Table Lamps - A Pair
Located in Forney, TX
An imposing pair of antique French Victorian Gothic Revival chenets (andirons) fashioned as table lamps.
Exquisitely hand-crafted in France, 19th c., exceptionally executed Parisian work, most impressive large size, beautifully patinated gilt bronze and brass fireplace andirons in Neo-Gothic taste, featuring turned column with two pierced reticulated balls, grotesque lion mask with door knocker ring, rising on ornate acanthus topped stylized animal legs terminating in paw claw feet, mounted on a later rectangular wooden plinth base, surmounted by classical flame finials. circa 1860
Rare one-of-a-kind lighting, highly decorative and sculptural form, professionally electrified, these striking repurposed fireplace andiron table lamps are sure to become a focal point in any room!
Provenance / Acquisition:
The collection of oil magnate Jim Musselman. Musselman has an impressive track record of finding oil, leading multiple successful oil and gas ventures, including establishing Caelus Energy, JM Petroleum, founding partner of Kosmos Energy, Triton Energy, and various other oil explorations...
Category
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of English Gothic Revival Oak Pedestals
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of English Gothic Revival style (late 19th Cent) oak octagonal pedestals with molding trim on base and top.
Category
19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
19th century Gothic revival Giltwood Chandelier
Located in Troy, NY
Decorative six-arm giltwood chandelier in the neogothic taste.
The fixture is not yet electrified.
Category
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of 19th Century American Gothic Mahogany Arm Chairs
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Pair of 19th Century American Gothic Mahogany Arm Chairs
Dimensions : 55" Tall X 27" Wide X 25" Deep
This gorgeous pair of monumental arm chairs were made in the USA in the late 1...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Zabihi Collection bright Yellow Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
A Bright yellow Turkish Runner from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century. Look at the other colors too !
Details
rug no. r5188
size 2' 8" x 12' 2" (81 x 371 cm)
Category
20th Century Turkish Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wool
19th Century French Gothic Revival Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Gothic Revival chair is a wonderful testament to the craftsmen of a bygone era! Hand-sculpted from old growth oak, it feature...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
1800s Antique Gothic Revival Cupboard, Carved Oak, Credence, with Foliates!!
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning antique cupboard, gothic revival, carved oak, credence, foliates, 1800s, 19th century!!
Gothic Revival oak credence cupboard, 19th century, canted case, carved with tracery and foliates throughout, having two small top cabinets, over central cabinet, open medial shelf, linenfold sides, rising on bracket feet, approximately 66.5" height, 49.5" width, 22" depth.
Gothic furniture pieces are generally heavy and made of dark wood, with lots of intricate detailing and panels. The wood is usually stained or varnished in a dark colour, and any fabric used is also heavy, with materials such as velvet, leather or brocade.
Gothic antique furniture...
Category
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
Circa 1900 Gothic Revival Antique Carved Walnut Library Table
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GOTHIC REVIVAL CARVED WALNUT LIBRARY TABLE WITH HERALDIC MOTIF
Europe, circa 1900
Item # 309AKJ22Q
A rich and beautifully made library table, the entire form is designed around the ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century Carved Solid Mahogany Bishops Cathedral Throne Chair
Located in West Chester, PA
19th Century Solid Mahogany Gothic Cathedral Chair.
"En Memoriam M.M." carved on front below the quatrefoil design.
Carved date on back panel Sept. 16th 1891.
Brand new custom uphols...
Category
1890s American Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Monumental French Gothic Antique Lantern Outdoor Wall Light
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent French Gothic Revival outdoor lantern.
The monumental size sconce with beautiful verdigris patina finish features a tall architectural iron cage body topped with an...
Category
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Gothic Revival Hammered Forged Iron Andirons Attributed to Yellen
Located in Toledo, OH
A handsome pair of Gothic revival hammered forged iron andirons that are attributed to Samuel Yellen. Very sturdy these andirons feature a twisted top an...
Category
19th Century American Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Mid-19th Century Grain Painted Rosewood Chiavari Chairs with Caned Seats
By Chiavari
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Chiavari Chairs grain painted to look like Rosewood. Fantastic job of recreating and imitating in the old world style. Caning is hand woven and in excellent conditio...
Category
1850s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Paint
Macabre Eery Artist Made Cast Aluminum Claw with Talons
Located in Ferndale, MI
Not sure how why or who. Detroit artist studio made large cast aluminum claw with sharp talons. Wonderfully eery and macabre. There is a drill bit cast...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Early 19th Century Belgian Giltwood Finial, on Stand
Located in New York, NY
A hardwood polychromed architectural finial from Belgium. Circa 1800, possibly earlier.
Intricately hand-carved and decorated in typical neo-gothic fashion, the outside is finished...
Category
Early 1800s Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Medieval Gothic Spanish Revival Iron & Wood Beam Hanging Light Fixture Mexico
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Medieval Gothic or Spanish Revival iron & wood beam hanging light fixture with black iron chain, hammered iron details, candle pos...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Oversized Gothic Revival Throne Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous over-scale Gothic Revial throne style arm chair-in carved oak, with (re upholstered) seat and backrest.
This example is in very good original condition showing only light ...
Category
19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Bleached Gothic Dining Chairs with Mini Check Seat (Set of 6)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of six (6) hand-carved antique gothic dining chairs, which have been newly refinished and reupholstered. A bleached finish is paired with Schumacher' Barnet Cotton Check-Nickel...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Gothic Revival Bronze Drapery Tiebacks, Dragon Form Rocaille Base C. 1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
This fantastical pair of wall-mounted tiebacks—originally designed to support heavy drapery in a richly appointed interior—epitomizes the Gothic Revival's theatrical flair as interpr...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Bronze
English or Continental Gothic Revival Rubbing of Knight and Lady
Located in Lomita, CA
A Gothic Revival style engraved brass rubbing, English or Continental, from the 19th Century. This is a beautiful piece with two figures who are dressed in elaborate clothing reserve...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Silk
Gothic Revival Iron Molted Glass Hall Lanterns, 2
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Gothic Revival Iron Molted Glass Hall Lanterns, 20th century, in peach, orange, and white shades, crenellated and trefoil frame. 19" H x 9.75" Diameter.
Category
20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Victorian Milk Glass Pendant Lights - Set Of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian Milk Glass Pendant Lights - Set Of 2
Featuring a set of 1920s Chicago Church Salvaged ceiling mount Milk-Glass & Metal Gothic Lights....
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Milk Glass
Zabihi Collection Turkish Anatolian Extremely Long Runner
Located in New York, NY
A rare long Turkish Anatolian runner from the middle of the 20th century.
Measures: 2'10” x 20'10”.
Category
20th Century Turkish Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Gothic Revival Brass Floor Lamp with Jeweled Base c. Early 20th Century
Located in Westfield, MA
This Antique Gothic Revival Brass Floor Lamp from the early 20th century is a striking example of the period’s ornate craftsmanship. The tall, slender brass stem features intricate d...
Category
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Gothic Revival Rainwater Hopper
Located in Forney, TX
An impressive English Victorian Gothic Revival cast iron rainwater hopper, the architectural salvaged building element originating from a late 19th ce...
Category
19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Large Spanish Gilt Metal Gothic Style Wall Sconces
By Ferko Art
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of extra large Spanish gilt iron and metal three light gothic style wall sconces, circa 1970s. Each sconce has three candelabra sized sockets on a tall holder that is mounted to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
19th Century English Silver Mounted Macassar Ebony Box
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique box crafted from macassar ebony or coromandel wood with sterling silver mounts by Mappin and Webb of London. With maker's mark and small h in lobed cartouche which...
Category
Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Husk, a Biro, Watercolor and Gouache Painting by Jeremy Hush, 2013
By Jeremy Hush
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Husk.
A biro, watercolor, gouache painting.
Sight size: cm 5 in. x 19 in.
Frame size: cm 11 in. x 25 in.
Jeremy Hush - a long time punk and heavy metal scene illustrator l...
Category
2010s American Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Paper
Elegant Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Six Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
The bronze chandelier is comprised of a foliate canopy with elongated quatrefoil link chains, suspending a tapering basket encircled by gothic grape vine tracery and mounted with six...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Star Form Flame Motif Slag Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Ultimate Man Cave decorative chandelier of painted metal and slag glass. Each triangular element is approximately 14 inch wide at widest point x 21 L.
This dramatic fixture accepts ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Steel
James de Wulf Lighting - Poseidon's Halo Chandelier
Located in Paia, HI
Grand industrial chandelier created of forge-burnt black steel. Each 10" pendant is inspired by underwater mines. Chandelier consists of three concentric circles decorated with metal...
Category
2010s American Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Steel
Continental Heavily Worn Carved One-Door Cupboard Cabinet of Small Size
Located in Shippensburg, PA
CONTINENTAL HEAVILY WORN AND CARVED ONE-DOOR CUPBOARD OF SMALL DIMENSIONS
Composed of 18th century and later elements, likely constructed in the late 19th/early 20th century of fant...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wood
Zabihi Collection Red Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
A Turkish anatolian runner from the middle of the 20th century.
Measures: 2'10” x 12'4”.
Category
20th Century Turkish Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair Neoclassical Gothic Hand Scrolled Brass Garden Stands with Wood Tops c1870
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of neoclassical gothic stands/tables created from hand cut scrolled and hammered brass. Intricate bases with tri stands of brass which has aged perfectly and mellowed to a bronze color. Great for a garden or entryway stand...
Category
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of gilt brass European Gothic Revival pricket candlesticks
Located in Leesburg, VA
Pair of gilt brass European Gothic Revival pricket candlesticks
Anonymous
Europe; probably early 20th century
Gilt Brass
Approximate size: 22 (h) x 6 (w) x 5 (d) in.
This pair of...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Old World 17-light statement French Provincial Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Leesburg, VA
Vintage Old World 17-light statement French Provincial Wrought Iron Chandelier
Anonymous
Provence, France; ca. 1900
Wrought Iron
Approximate size: 68.5 (length) x 28.5 (depth) x 14...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century Edwards and Roberts Leather Top Desk with Faux Bamboo Legs
Located in Richmond, VA
Fantastic quality 19th century Neo-Gothic leather top desk with faux bamboo cluster legs made by Edwards and Roberts. Paneled sides and back, Blind fret...
Category
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Bronze Floor Lamp, 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking bronze floor lamp featuring an elegant patinated finish and sculptural scrollwork detailing. The central column rises to support a newly fabricated linen shade, offering a...
Category
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Bronze
English Gothic Fusee Clock
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine English early to mid-19th century Gothic clock of important scale having carved and gilt pediment and polychrome decorated case with trefoil tr...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
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.