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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Style: Gothic Revival
Gilt Bronze Gothic Revival Table Clock w. Earth Angel Sculpture by Devaulx Paris
By devaulx
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and wonderful antique clock from the early 1800s. Marked: S. Devaulx, Paris.
Having an impressive, stylish and sizable antique clock like this gracing your mantel piece or sid...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
French Huge Oak & Bronze Buffet Neogothic Style Acanthus Leaves circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French oak sideboard buffet in the neogothic and Art Nouveau style
This furniture was made in the early 20th century. It was carved with ac...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
LATE 19th CENTURY SMALL MIRROR IN NEO GOTHIC STYLE
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant small mirror made of wrought iron and hand-forged, in neo-Gothic style. Its "gate" shape evokes that of a Gothic window or stained glass window, characterized by an ogival pr...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th century Danish oak dome top coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century Danish oak dome top coffer circa 1790.
Beautiful dome top coffer made from solid oak, and decorated with ornate strap work. Lid opens to reveal a partially fitted inte...
Category
Late 18th Century Danish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Metal
Bruce Talbert attr, A Pair of Gothic Revival Walnut Hall Chairs
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert (attributed,) a pair of Gothic Revival walnut hall chairs.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Walnut
English Neo Gothic Fireplace Grate, Fire Grate
Located in Soest, NL
English Neo Gothic fireplace basket or fire basket. The fireplace grate is made of wrought iron, cast iron and polished brass. The total width of th...
Category
20th Century British Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
A Gothic Revival oak and inlaid wall mirror with the original mercury mirror
Located in London, GB
A Gothic Revival oak and inlaid wall mirror with the original mercury mirror.
Category
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
Victorian Pair Of Ladies And Gentlemen’s Gothic Revival Chairs
Located in King's Lynn, GB
Victorian Pair Of Ladies And Gentlemen’s Gothic Revival Chairs.
Gentlemen’s Chair Dimensions:
- Height 102cm
- Width 72cm
- Depth 92cm
- Seat heights 44cm
Ladies chair Dimensions:
-...
Category
19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of French bronze ecclesiastical processional torches Circa early 1900s
Located in CARENTAN-LES-MARAIS, FR
Sourced in Normandy, France, this magnificent pair of antique, French, bronze, ecclesiastical processional torches certainly make an impression. The detail of the filigree work aroun...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
Large Antique Set of Four Handcrafted Glazed Ceramic Church Altar Candlesticks
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning group of early 20th century church candleholders.
If you are looking for stylish and practical ecclesiastical antiques, then this set...
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair 19thC. Gothic Brass Pricketstick Lamps
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of tall 19thC. Gothic brass pricket candlesticks with Barley twist columns interspersed with vine leaves, acanthus leave and rosette decoration - 18"diam x 44"h - The lampshade(...
Category
1850s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass
$5,038 / set
From Pugin & Barry's Ceiling Carved Elements From the House of Lords Chamber
By Pugin
Located in Lowestoft, GB
From Pugin’s roof a collection of carved elements from the House of Lords chamber ceiling restoration in the January of 1981.
These have been recently acquired directly from a perso...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Pine
Golden Wrought Iron Floor Lamp Lantern Antique Chandelier, French, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Wrought iron floor gothic style light lantern French midcentury, circa 1960
Wrought iron and wood
Good vintage condition with only minor signs of use for its age.
Two slightly oxidiz...
Category
1960s French Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Gothic Revival English Oak Bevel Shield Shape Stand Mirror with Finials
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare Gothic mirror on legs with a unique shield shape and finials. Lead backed original bevel glass intact. Lovely patina and size with nice attention to subtle detailing,
circa 1...
Category
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
$3,160 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Gothic Revival Ash & Leather Armchair Desk Chair Circa 1880
Located in Norwich, GB
Antique Gothic Revival ash & leather armchair desk chair, sitting on castors. English - Circa 1880.
The chair has been fully reupholstered including re-webbing and finished in a qu...
Category
19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Leather, Ash
18th Century Pair of Portal Ornaments
Located in Casteren, NL
Pair of angel ornaments. Each angels hold a shield which can be engraved.
Beautiful pair made in France, circa 1800.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Stone
$3,287 / set
Royal Doulton Lambeth Gothic Revival a Comical Jug with Scenes of a Drunk Monk
Located in London, GB
A Royal Doulton Lambeth. Gothic Revival. A comical Jug depicting a monk in three scenes eating his dinner and getting rather drunk
The first sce...
Category
1880s British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Pottery
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
$120,000 / item
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
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
Dr C Dresser, Benham & Froud. Aesthetic Movement Coal Box with Floral Metal Work
Located in London, GB
Dr C Dresser made by Benham and Froud.
An Aesthetic Movement walnut coal box with stylized floral brass metalwork, retaining its original shovel.
Category
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Pair Venetian Gothic Chairs in Walnut with finely carved decoration
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Late 19th century pair very elegant Venetian Gothic chairs in carved walnut, Very good conditions, restored and wax-polished.
Back and front decorated...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Gothic Revival Solid Oak Swivel Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian Gothic revival solid oak swivel desk chair, made in England and dating from around the 1870-1880 period.
This is of outstanding quality, it is beautifully...
Category
1870s British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
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
Bruce Talbert, a Gothic Revival Tall Back Oak Chair with the Original Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert. Gillows. A rare and important Gothic Revival tall back oak chair with the original distressed leather seat and back rest.
The last image is published in Bruce Talbert...
Category
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
A Large Antique Gothic Wrought Iron Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive Gothic Revival fire grate in wrought iron with brick fire back. The front supports swept out on splayed feet with curved elongated uprights with dragons heads ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set Solid Oak Wood Foot Stools, 1970s, Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two very nice foot stools, Made in solid oak, comes with a brown leather
upholstery. Manufactured and signed Meubelfabriek Oisterwijk Holland...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
$1,733 / set
Large Bronze Stamp Seal With Important Religious Coat Of Arms, 19th century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A 19th century wax seal in bronze, old patina, height 7.5 cm, surface of the stamp 6.1 x 6.1 cm The seal is made and marked by "Brom Utrecht" Goldsmith Brom was a Dutch company, loc...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Gothic Style Altar Candlestick
Located in Queens, NY
Monumental Gothic-style (possible English Aesthetic Movement) (19th Century) painted and decorated carved altar style candlestick.
Category
19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
A pair of substantial Gothic Revival oak hall chairs with period tiles
Located in London, GB
A pair of Gothic Revival oak hall chairs with two sets of period tiles inset in each chair depicting medieval farm workers. The tiles designed by John Moyr Smith.
Category
1880s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
Jones & Willis Gothic Revival brass jug from the Church of St Barnabas of Darwen
Located in London, GB
Jones and Willis A large Gothic Revival heavy brass jug. Circa 1870. with a later inscription: For the glory of God, and the use of the church of St B...
Category
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass
Charles Bevan attributed. A Gothic Revival side chair with scroll carvings
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan attributed. A gothic Revival side chair with scroll carvings to the upper sides and incised decoration framing the backrest, with chamfered, and carved, and dot decorat...
Category
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
THEODORE ALEXANDER SECRETAIRE DESK & GOTHIC REVIVAL WiNDSOR BROWN LEATHER CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, vintage Theodore Alexander folding writing table desk with hidden storage and bro...
Category
20th Century English Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$4,310 Sale Price / set
20% Off
AWN Pugin Pair of Gothic Revival Oak Dining Chairs for the Palace of Westminster
Located in London, GB
A.W.N. Pugin. A unusually large pair of Gothic Revival oak dining chairs with carved florets to the lower front legs and chamfered details to the show wood, probably designed for the Palace of Westminster.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
Collier and Plucknett. A rare Gothic Revival oak side table
Located in London, GB
Collier and Plucknett. A rare Gothic Revival oak side table. A very accomplished solid architectural design which has a powerful look, with fine turned details and beautifully made.
Category
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
Early 20th Century Brass Floor Lamp
Located in London, London
Brass floor lamp.
Elegantly poised, this brass floor lamp takes inspiration from the classic candlestick form, featuring a gracefully tiered column with subtle detailing. The warm p...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Maple & Co. a Gothic Revival Oak Leather Top Writing Table on Decorative Castors
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
Maple & Co. a fine quality Gothic Revival oak leather top writing or centre table with two side drawers, both retaining the original brass handles and escutcheons, the top supported ...
Category
1870s English 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
Dr C Dresser, Designed for Benham and Froud, a Rare Gothic Revival Oak Coal Box
Located in London, GB
Dr C Dresser, designed for Benham and Froud.
A rare Gothic Revival oak coal box with wonderful stylised floral iron work,
circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Iron
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
Jones and Willis. A pair of Gothic Revival heavy brass castellated candlesticks
Located in London, GB
Jones and Willis. A pair of Gothic Revival heavy brass castellated candlesticks with tiny pierced decorations.
Category
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass
E W Pugin attri. A Gothic Revival oak duet chair with a wider than usual seat.
Located in London, GB
E W Pugin attributed. A Gothic Revival oak duet chair with a wider than usual seat. With later period upholstery.
Category
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Chiavari Chair by Paolo Buffa, Belle Epoque, Reupholstered Fortuny
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant mid century Chiavari chair, by Paolo Buffa, Belle Epoque, Reupholstered with Fortuny damask fabric, Venice, laquered finish.
To ma...
Category
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Walnut
A W N Pugin. A modern craftsman made Gothic Revival oak octagonal centre table
Located in London, GB
A W N Pugin after a design by. A modern craftsman made Gothic Revival oak octagonal centre table with a central upright turned column that passes through the arched legs uniting the ...
Category
1980s English Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
Alfred Waterhouse. A Gothic Revival oak side table with double cross stretchers.
Located in London, GB
Alfred Waterhouse attributed. A Gothic Revival oak side table with unusual double cross stretchers uniting the turned legs, the upper cross stretcher with a turned finial to the cent...
Category
1880s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
17th Century Style Gothic Looking Oak Credence Side Hall Table
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
17th Century Style Gothic Look Oak Credence Side Hall Table. This timeless piece exudes elegance and charm. Crafted from high-quality oak, this table showcases a rich, warm finish th...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
$554 Sale Price
20% Off
Very Well Made 2 Arm Solid Brass Revival Sconces Pair
Located in Prescott, US
Wonderful sconces designed to fit into several of the decorating styles of their time, Tudor, Spanish Revival, Craftsman, Storybook, and/or Gothic. There is a lot going on with these...
Category
1920s American Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,480 Sale Price / set
20% Off
A Large Gothic Revival Carved Oak Barometer with a Rare Snail Tail Thermometer
Located in London, GB
A large Gothic Revival oak barometer with blind trefoil carved pediment, a rare snail tail mercury thermometer flanked by turned and incised uprights with sunflower carvings. A small...
Category
1880s British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
19th Black Painted Century French Armchair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th Century French writing desk armchair painted in black, in solid oak wood. This richly sculptured armchair from Gothic revival period, is decorated with rams head on the arm...
Category
1880s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
A W N Pugin, after a design by. A late 20th Century Gothic Revival oak table
Located in London, GB
A. W. N. Pugin, after a design by. A late 20th Century Gothic Revival oak table. Of the type that Pugin instructed was to be made for "poor vicars". He asked the furniture maker John...
Category
1990s English Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
A W N Pugin Gothic Revival oak armchair by Gillows of Lancaster or Holland & Son
Located in London, GB
A W N Pugin, probably made by Gillows of Lancaster or Holland and son, for the House of Lords in Parliament Square London. A Gothic Revival oak armchair. Professionally re-upholstered.
Category
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
A wooden church pedestal France 19th century
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A french church pedestal from the 19th or early 20th century, made of solid pine, with an original cream-colored patina adorned with gilding. Despite some minor losses, it remains v...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Pine
$1,052 Sale Price
20% Off
Gillows of Lancaster attri., Gothic Revival Oak Architect's Desk
Located in London, GB
Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster. A rare Gothic Revival architect's folding desk. The top has opposing slides opening to reveal a compartment for storing drawing utensils etc. The ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
George Edmund Street. Judges armchair designed for The Royal Courts of Justice.
Located in London, GB
George Edmund Street. A Gothic Revival walnut armchair, designed for the Judges for The Royal Courts of Justice in Fleet St (London's High Court). With spiral carved finials and furt...
Category
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Small Hand Painted Porcelain Virgin Mary Mounted on Metal Framed Stand
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a hand painted porcelain oval portrait plaque of the Virgin Mary for home devotion. It is framed in a golden brass metal shaped as a gothic church that serves as a stand. The...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$316 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century Gothic Revival Style Wall Mirror
Located in New York, NY
20th century wall mirror in the Gothic Revival style. The wood frame is hand-painted to resemble cathedral stonework. The corinthian columns at each side culminate to a pointed arch ...
Category
20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wood
$4,080 Sale Price
37% Off
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.