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.
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Oak
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 1900s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1920s American Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Iron
19th Century Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Mirror, Wood, Oak, Glass
1970s American Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Leather, Bamboo, Hardwood
Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Chestnut
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
1850s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Mid-19th Century Scottish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Gold, Bronze
1980s Italian Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Silver
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Gold Leaf
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Wrought Iron, Copper, Iron
18th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Upholstery, Oak
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Bronze
1860s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Oak
1950s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Brass
Early 19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak, Pine
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Walnut
1950s Spanish Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Mirror, Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Bronze, Iron
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
1960s Italian Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 1800s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
19th Century Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Linen, Silk, Velvet, Oak
1980s Italian Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Enamel, Wrought Iron
Early 18th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Pine
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
1910s French Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
1890s American Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
1850s Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1880s German Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brocade, Canvas, Silk, Giltwood
2010s Philippine Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
1860s Scottish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
1850s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Oak
20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Stained Glass
18th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Copper
20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Limestone
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
19th Century North American Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak