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.
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Glass, Giltwood
1870s German Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Pine, Lacquer
Late 19th Century German Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
Mid-19th Century American Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
1870s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
1960s Italian Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Pine
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Wrought Iron
1880s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Bronze
2010s Philippine Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Ormolu
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Stone, Limestone, Wrought Iron, Iron
19th Century American Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Steel
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Onyx, Bronze
Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Ceramic
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Walnut
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Glass, Oak
1920s French Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Glass, Oak
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1860s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Silk, Wood
19th Century German Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Porcelain, Oak
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
1950s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
Late 19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Resin
Early 20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Glass
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Bronze
20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Upholstery, Oak
20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
1860s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Upholstery, Oak
20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron, Wrought Iron
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron, Copper
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1830s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Bronze
Early 1900s Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Leather, Oak
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak