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 French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Alabaster, Bronze
Early 20th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
1880s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Fabric, Wood
1940s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
19th Century German Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Porcelain, Oak
1880s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Paper
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze, Ormolu
20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
19th Century American Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Steel
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Oak
2010s American Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
1870s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Brass
Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Malachite, Bronze
Late 19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1960s French Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Late 19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
1870s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Chestnut
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Bronze
1860s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
1910s American Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Ormolu
1830s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1970s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Oak
1910s American Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Other
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary English Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Giltwood
20th Century North American Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
18th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
1930s French Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron, Iron
1920s Dutch Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
1850s Great Britain (UK) Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
1910s Swedish Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Pine
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
1950s European Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century American Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Upholstery, Oak
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1890s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Furniture
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1880s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Upholstery, Oak
Late 19th Century German Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Oak
19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Mahogany
Early 1900s Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass