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.
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1880s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Ceramic, Plaster, Pine
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Giltwood
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Marble, Belgian Black Marble
1850s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Stone
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Upholstery, Walnut
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Mirror, Oak
Mid-19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Spelter
Late 19th Century German Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Canvas, Silk, Giltwood
Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Stone, Limestone
19th Century Scandinavian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Birch, Satinwood
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Marble, Brass
Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Mahogany
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Mid-19th Century Portuguese Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Glass, Hardwood
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Oak
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Stone, Sandstone
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Sterling Silver
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Limestone, Stone, Marble
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Oak
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Walnut
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1850s Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Canvas
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Mahogany
Late 19th Century German Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Pewter
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Zinc
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Stone
Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Oak
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Marble
Early 1800s Irish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Leather
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1890s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Iron
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1840s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Leather, Oak
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Marble, Metal
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Stucco, Oak
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Nutwood
1870s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
Late 19th Century German Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak