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.
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Steel
Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Furniture
Beech
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Steel
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 1900s Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Stained Glass
20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Furniture
Walnut
1920s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Silver
Early 1900s British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1930s English Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Sterling Silver
20th Century North American Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
20th Century English Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Furniture
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
1950s French Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
Glass, Mirror, Wood
1930s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1940s European Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1950s Italian Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Cement
20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
Hardwood
1930s French Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron
Early 1900s German Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Marble
20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
1970s French Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze, Metal, Wire
Mid-20th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Furniture
Leather, Oak
20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Late 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
1950s American Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Multi-gemstone, Brass
20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
Early 1900s Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
1960s American Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Nickel
Mid-20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
20th Century English Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Oak, Pine
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal
Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass