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.
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1820s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Siena Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Fabric, Oak
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Fabric, Oak
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Ceramic, Ash, Walnut
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Alabaster, Bronze
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
1880s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Griotte Marble
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
1840s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
1920s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Silver
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Other
19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1810s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
Mid-19th Century German Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Canvas
Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Oak
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
20th Century English Gothic Revival Furniture
Leather, Oak
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Marble
1960s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Stained Glass
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
15th Century and Earlier British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
20th Century Turkish Gothic Revival Furniture
Wool
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
20th Century English Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
1890s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
1880s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Iron
1890s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Late 19th Century German Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Mahogany
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century German Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
Late 20th Century English Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak, Paint
Mid-20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
1830s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Bronze
19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron, Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century American Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Mahogany
20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Ormolu
Early 20th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Furniture
Marble, Bronze
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Mid-19th Century Portuguese Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 1900s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass





