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.
1950s Italian Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Paint
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1930s French Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
Late 19th Century German Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Berlin Iron
Mid-19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Ceramic
Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
1930s Italian Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Stone
Late 19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Stone, Limestone
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
1890s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Walnut, Burl
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
1890s American Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
Mid-20th Century British Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Gold
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Walnut
1840s Austrian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Granite, Steel
20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Onyx, Brass, Bronze
1880s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Glass, Hardwood
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Satin, Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Walnut
1960s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Stained Glass
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Iron
Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Walnut
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
1880s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Statuary Marble
Late 19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
19th Century American Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Mirror, Wood
Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
1870s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
Early 17th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1920s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Paper
1880s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Walnut
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
1920s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Limestone, Stone, Marble