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
Elm
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Bronze
20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Wrought Iron, Copper, Iron
Mid-20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze, Brass
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Hide, Wood
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
1920s French Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Pine
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
20th Century Canadian Gothic Revival Furniture
Walnut
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1960s French Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Furniture
Rush, Oak
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Bronze
1930s Spanish Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Plaster, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Zinc
1920s American Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Copper
1930s American Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Ceramic
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Ceramic
1910s French Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1920s French Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
1910s French Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1980s Italian Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Silver
20th Century British Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
20th Century Turkish Gothic Revival Furniture
Wool
Mid-20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Marble
Early 1900s Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Porcelain, Giltwood
1940s French Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Late 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Walnut
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Copper
Early 1900s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Furniture
Nutwood, Oak
Early 20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
1920s Italian Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Walnut
Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
Mid-20th Century English Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood