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
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
Antique Spaniard Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Pair of Candleholders Torchieres
Located in Guaynabo, PR
A pair of iron candleholders that around the pricket opens a flower. The stem ends on a tripod stand.
Category
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Iron
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
Pair of large early 20th century candlesticks
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of large early 20th century candlesticks circa 1920.
Good quality pair of hand carved candlesticks made from beech, very much in the gothic taste.
2 inch wide cup, twisted ste...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Beech
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
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
Large Gothic Revival Style Carved Oak Blanket Chest in the Style of A.W.N. Pugin
Located in London, GB
A large Gothic Revival oak blanket chest or linen trunk with deeply carved linenfold decoration to the lift up lid and to all four sides. Each linenfold panel is framed with half con...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
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
A.W.N. Pugin, J C Crace Gothic Revival Carved Oak Library, Hall or Serving Table
Located in London, GB
A.W.N. Pugin. A rare Gothic Revival carved oak library or serving table with floor level display shelf. Probably made by J C Crace.
Pugin used a number of recurring motifs, on furnit...
Category
1850s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
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
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
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
Pair 19thC Victorian Brass Gothic Church Ecclesiastical Candlestick Table Lamps
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A pair of beautifully patinated Victorian Gothic Revival brass church candlesticks, with barley twist stems, which have been converted into table lamps. The candlesticks were bought ...
Category
19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Copper and Wrought Iron Holy Water Dispenser c. 1900
Located in Westfield, MA
This Antique Copper and Wrought Iron Holy Water Dispenser, dating to around 1900, is a striking piece that combines functional design with religious symbolism. Made of solid copper, ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
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
Gothic Oak Cupboard with Drawer and Under-tier
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Gothic Oak Cupboard with Drawer and Under-tier
A Charming piece dating from the 1930s, the cabinet has a 2 door cupboard with along drawer below and an under shelf
All in good tidy...
Category
1940s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
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
Large English Gothic Continental Style Ebonized Gilded Mantle Buffet Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb hand-carved gilded and intentionally distressed over-mantel mantle mirror and perfect for a buffet or sideboard as well. The piece was made to look antique but was r...
Category
1990s Unknown Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
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
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
Gothic Style Gilt Wrought Iron and Black Wood Four-Light Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
Gilt wrought iron and black wood four-light chandelier or pendant light, Spain, 1930s.
This beautifully crafted and one-of-a-kind light fixture features a black and rectangular woode...
Category
1930s Spanish Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Lambs of Manchester. A Gothic Revival Bedside Cabinet with Carved Floral Details
Located in London, GB
Lambs of Manchester. A Gothic Revival Bedside Cabinet in the style of Bruce Talbert with stylized brass hinges and handle and carved details to the side vents which double up for mov...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Ash
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
19th Century Primitive Folk Art Hand Made Arm Chair
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Primitive Folk Art Hand Made Arm Chair. Made in the 19th Century. Solid oak wood constructed armchair. Probably made from scraps of a former large wardrobe or chest back in t...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique 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
18th-19th Century Grand Tour Italian Carved Marble Pedestals
Located in Norwood, NJ
18th-19th century Grand Tour Italian carved marble pedestals in the Gothic style. Amazing carving. Great condition for this age.
Top surface 1...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Marble
Gothic Revival brass desk set with a pair of candlesticks & a matching pen tray.
Located in London, GB
A Gothic Revival brass desk set with a pair of brass candlesticks and a matching pen tray all inset with multi-coloured semi-precious glass bulls eyes. Tray H 2.5 cm x W 22 cm x D 7....
Category
1880s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass
Zabihi Collection Star Motif Geometric Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Turkish Anatolian runner with a repetitive geometric star motif on a neutral color ground from the middle of the 20th century.
Measures: 2'9” x 11'9”.
Category
20th Century Turkish Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wool
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
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
Vintage European Forged Iron Candlesticks
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Beautiful pair of hand Forged iron candlesticks. European in nature, likely French. Uncertain of age but appearance suggests early 20th century.
Exceptional blend of modernism with...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Iron
Jones & Willis Ecclesiastical Brass Ewer English Gothic Revival Aesthetic
Located in Sharon, CT
Made an signed by Jones & Willis. Uniquely annotated on base: THE GIFT OF ALICE PLANT IN GRATITUDE TO GOD FOR IS MERCIES MARCH 1905.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Large Victorian Chinese Redwood carved coffer
By Richard Charles
Located in Dereham, GB
Large Victorian Chinese Redwood carved coffer
Commissioned by the previous owners Great Grandfather circa 1870s/80s
to be housed in a Scottish Castle
...
Category
1880s British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
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
Highly Embossed Gothic Revival Candle Holders North Wind Warrior Ram Pot Metal
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a fantastic heavy pot metal pair of highly embossed Gothic Revival candlesticks with fabulous decoration including the north wind on the base, a ram on the sides which are bo...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Metal
A.W.N Pugin Style of a Gothic Revival Oak Coal Purdonium with Linen Fold Carving
Located in London, GB
A.W.N Pugin style of a Gothic Revival oak coal purdonium with seed carving to the edge of the top and linen fold carvings to the front and to the sides with blind fret details to the...
Category
1880s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of Gothic Revival heavy brass candelabras with 5 graduating candle holders.
Located in London, GB
A pair of large Gothic Revival heavy brass table candelabras each with a row of five graduating candle sconces on a flat base with hexagonal feet.
Category
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
John Pollard Seddon A Rare Gothic Oak Armchair with Carved Dog Heads to the Arms
Located in London, GB
John Pollard Seddon. A rare Gothic Revival armchair with carved dogs heads to the arms, and inlaid dot details. This was probably made by his family firm Thomas Seddon (Seddon and Co), New Bond Street London. Founded by his Great Grandfather George Seddon They supplied furniture to Windsor castle and Buckingham Palace. J P Seddon exhibited a similar style armchair on the Morris, Marshall, Faulkner and Co stand at the 1862 International Exhibition, illustrated in Jeremy Coopers Victorian and Edwardian Furniture and Interiors, page 104 illustration 220 showing the original drawing and 227 (a variation of this chair) image attached.
There is another version illustrated in Nineteenth Century Design by Charlotte Gere and Michael Whiteway, page 84 illustration pl 83 (last 2 images).
Interestingly at one point Seddon's partner was E. W. Godwin, a friend of the Pre-Raphaelites and some of his pupils were Ford Maddox...
Category
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
A large Gothic Revival heavy brass jug with a simple angular form and handle.
Located in London, GB
A large Gothic Revival heavy brass jug with a simple angular form that feels well balanced in the hand.
Category
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tom Hutchinson Peddie Pair of Signed Landscape Painting
By Thomas Hutchinson Peddie
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of important paintings signed and dated by the great English artist Thomas Hutchinson Peddie (1871-1954).
One painting depicts James VI of Scotland during a falcon hunting scene...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scottish Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
A good quality pair of subtle Gothic Revival hand crafted beech candelabras.
Located in London, GB
A good quality pair of subtle Gothic Revival candelabras hand carved from beech. Skillfully hand carved and sculptured in three parts.
Category
1910s English Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Beech
Early 19th Century Rustic-Country Spanish Open Bookcase with Gothic Reliefs
Located in Miami, FL
Early 19th century Rustic Spanish open bookcase is a relic from the distant past, ready to serve your family for generations yet to come! Hand-hewn from old-growth timbers of solid w...
Category
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
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
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
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
Carved Oak Gothic Coffee Table Eugène Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc Style, circa 1850
By Eugène Emmanuel Viollet Le Duc
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-19th century hand-carved oakwood Gothic revivalist coffee table Eugène Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc style. Top in blond applied oakwood slab.
Table from ancient Palladian mansion, V...
Category
Mid-19th Century 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
THREE RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD GOTHIC STEEPLE KITCHEN BAR STOOLS 3
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of three stunning fully restored hand dyed Whisky Brown leather, Gothic Revival Steeple ba...
Category
20th Century English Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pugin Inspired Arts and Crafts Carved Barrel Back Hall Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Pugin inspired Arts and Crafts carved barrel back hall chairs.
This is a beautifully designed pair of hall porters chairs from the 19th century Arts a...
Category
Late 19th Century 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 oak armchair, designed for the Judges for The Royal Courts of Justice in Fleet St (London's High Court). With spiral carved finials and further spiral carving to the front legs. With a subtle flowing design below the arms and shallow carved floral decoration to the back of the arms. This armchair is ready for upholstery, the horse hair back is designed for button back upholstery. In 1868 G E Street's design won the competition to build The Royal Courts of Justice. Queen Victoria opened the Royal Courts in December 1882 after eleven years of construction. The building instantly became an awe-inspiring landmark in the heart of London’s Fleet Street. We have two more Judges armchairs...
Category
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
Dr C Dresser for Benham & Froud A Gothic Revival Oak Coal Box with Brass Hinges
Located in London, GB
Dr C Dresser for Benham & Froud. London.
A good Gothic Revival oak coal box with stylized brass strap hinges and a decorated brass handle.
Measures: Height 17 1/2", width 23", dept...
Category
1880s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set Solid Oak Wood Foot Stools, 1970s, Holland
By J.A. Huizinga Meubelfabriek Nederland
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
Midcentury Italy Gothic Art Deco Period, Wall Mirror in Carved and Inlay Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1930s Italian Gothic style wall mirror in carved and inlay walnut, wax polished
Measures cm: H 113, W 92, D 8.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Gothic Revival 19th Century Mahogany Despatch Box Pugin
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Gothic revival 19th Century mahogany despatch box. Possibly built to the Pugin design and one of those issued to an MP at the Houses of parliament...
Category
19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Handcrafted Gothic Revival Copper Hinges with Thistle Decoration
Located in London, GB
A pair of handcrafted solid copper Gothic Revival hinges with thistle and hand chased decoration.
Category
1870s Great Britain (UK) Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Copper
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.
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