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 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
2010s American Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
19th Century North American Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
1880s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Paper
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Glass, Oak, Wood
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Stone, Sandstone
18th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Stucco
1880s British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Boxwood, Elm, Oak
Early 1900s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal
20th Century Turkish Gothic Revival Furniture
Wool
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
1880s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Paper
1850s Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Mahogany
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Bronze
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
1860s Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
1850s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Gold
1890s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
19th Century American Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
20th Century English Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
19th Century American Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
1880s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Paper
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
19th Century American Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Pine
20th Century British Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak, Velvet
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron, Tôle
1890s European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1890s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Steel
1880s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Chestnut
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal
Early 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Late 19th Century German Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Glass, Oak
20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Wrought Iron, Copper, Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
Mid-19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Walnut
1920s English Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
Early 1900s British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Copper
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze, Wrought Iron, Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak