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.
Pair of Mid-19th Century Grain Painted Rosewood Chiavari Chairs with Caned Seats
By Chiavari
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Chiavari Chairs grain painted to look like Rosewood. Fantastic job of recreating and imitating in the old world style. Caning is hand woven and in excellent conditio...
Cane, Hardwood, Paint
19th Century Victorian Gothic Revival Ecclesiastical Altar Table Attrib Pugin
Located in Forney, TX
A rare grand Victorian Gothic religious church altar attributed to A.W.N Pugin (1812-1852) Hand-crafted of solid pine in the first half of the 19th century, having a removable octagonal top over conforming architectural well-form pedestal base with heavy-duty braced open interior, arched molding...
Wood, Pine
Charles Bevan Style a Gothic Revival Hanging Oak Shelf with through Tenon Joints
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan, style of. A Gothic Revival hanging oak shelf with exposed through tenon joints with crossed wedges to each of those joints, crisply cut trefoils and opposite decorati...
Oak
19th Century Austrian Steel and Granite Table Clock
Located in Stockholm, SE
An unusual Austrian polished steel and cut Schardinger Granite table clock, neo Gothic. Made around. 1840. The case and base in very good condition and with the original pendulum. Fi...
Granite, Steel
19th Century Victorian Gothic Fire Dogs or Andirons in the Shape of Griffins
Located in London, GB
A mid 19th century pair of zoomorphic Griffin Fire Dogs or Andirons. Made from cast Iron and with copper stomach inserts, these unusual and rare pieces are indicative of the Victoria...
Iron, Copper
$1,097Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 4 Solid cast Brass Church style tall heavy Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
A set of four very heavy tall cast Brass Church style candlesticks, a stunning addition to any festive table setting or mantle piece These sturdy and solid candlesticks are in Antiqued Brass finish, 13cm Wide x 42cm High and each weighs 2.83Kg and the neck is suitable for standard diameter dinner candles Made by Bella Figura Lighting...
Brass
$4,198Sale Price|30% Off
GERMAN 1800 Fabulous Perfume Bottle In Red Glass Mount In Gilt .850 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
A German neo-gothic scent bottle in red glass and gilded silver This is a gorgeous antique scent-perfume bottle created in Europe between the 1800 and 1810. The exceptional exotic b...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,144Sale Price|20% Off
French Marble Decoration from a Church, circa 1850
Located in Labrit, Landes
French antique element from the decoration of a church. This also can be used as coat hooks for hats or coats. Currently this item does not have a fixing means, we are able to add on...
Marble
$1,836Sale Price|20% Off
Large English Gothic Continental Style Ebonized Gilded Mantle Buffet Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This large English Gothic Continental style ebonized and gilded mantle buffet mirror is an extraordinary statement piece that combines dramatic scale with finely detailed craftsmansh...
Mirror, Walnut
19th Century French Gothic End Table ~ Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Gothic End Table is a relatively tailored and sedate rendition of the style, which dates back to the 12th century in France! Double beveled plank top rests on an apron carved on all sides with geometric molded detail, including the plinth blocks...
Chestnut
19c Italian Antique Gothic Style Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
A striking example of 19th-century Italian craftsmanship, this antique Gothic-style lantern features elaborate architectural detailing inspired by medieval Gothic design. Rendered in...
Iron
Pair of Tall Candelabra O Candelabrum, Neogothic Style, Wrought Iron, Spain
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of standing Gothic Revival candlesticks. Wrought iron Spain, 20th century. Pair of wrought iron standing candelabra with a tripo...
Wrought Iron
19th century Victorian carved oak bench
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Victorian carved oak bench circa 1890. Victorian bench made from earlier elements, named and dated 1775. Pegged base supports elements from an 18th century coffer, the...
Oak
Patinated and Ormolu Bronze Gothic Style Candlesticks, France, circa 1825
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A fine pair of circa 1825 French Restauration period patinated and ormolu bronze candlesticks of good size in 'Gothic' style; the unusual design typifying the first 'Gothic' revival of the early 19th century merging classical forms with medieval motifs.
Bronze, Ormolu
E W Pugin attri. A Gothic Revival oak duet chair with a wider than usual seat.
Located in London, GB
E W Pugin attributed. A Gothic Revival oak duet chair with a wider than usual seat. With later period upholstery.
Oak
English Gothic Revival Oak Arched Exterior Door for Glazing
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A substantial unglazed solid English oak arched exterior door in the gothic revival style. This door comes without glass, ready from custom-glazing as you desire, and includes a matc...
Wood, Oak
$1,200 / item
A Gothic Revival Oak Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This solid oak stool stands on a pedestal base made of two intersecting members, joined together, producing curving foliate edges and four arched feet. The top itself is thick and so...
Oak
Antique Gothic Revival Oak Carved Dry Bar / Drinks Cabinet Church Windows Arches
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Marvelous & rare ! This Gothic Revival dry bar / drinks cabinet in European oak. Gorgeous carved details like church windows, booked panels & Gothic style decorations. The door c...
Iron
Gothic Revival Wall Sconces, Gilt Iron, Spain, 1940s, Red Shades
Located in Barntrup, DE
A beautiful pair of Gothic Revival style gilt-wrought iron wall sconces with red lampshades (new), Spain, 1940s. Each wall light fixture has one socket for E14-size light bulb. Dimen...
Wrought Iron
Bruce Talbert, Gillows, Two Rare Gothic Revival Oak Armchair in Blue Upholstery.
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Bruce James Talbert
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert. Gillows of Lancaster. Two rare Gothic Revival armchairs. *The two with dark and light blue upholstery shown here are available, the one with brown upholstery is now s...
Oak
$3,500 / set
American Gothic Revival Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of mid-19th century american Gothic Revival mahogany (slipper) side chairs with spindle & spool design back and legs with finial on back t...
Mahogany
Charles Bevan attributed. A gothic Revival side chair with chamfered edges
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan attributed. A gothic Revival side chair with chamfered edges, and ebonized dot decoration to the lower back, and to the front and back seat corners. With ring turned su...
Walnut
Arch Top Fire Back, Crown, Shield, Cross and Lions
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arch Top Fire Back, Crown, Shield, Cross and Lions The fire back has a large shield in the centre this has a Celtic Cross and a crown over the top with a rampant Lion on either side...
Iron
Early Gothic Revival Solid Rosewood Nursing Chair
Located in Altrincham, GB
Early Gothic Revival Solid Rosewood Nursing Chair - with Shell Crest, Twist Column and X-Stretcher - 22"w x 20.5"d x 45.5"h (17"h to the seat)
Rosewood
Neo-Gothic Oak Pulpit, Hand-Carved with Monsters, Belgium, 1880
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pulpit in oak with double flight of stairs richly carved with monsters.
Oak
Antique European Renaissance Gothic Grotesque Lion Figure Architectural Pair
Located in Forney, TX
An outstanding pair of European Renaissance Gothic grotesque lion stylobate architectural elements. Early 19th Century or earlier, Continental Europe, most likely Italian, boldly d...
Wood
Stunning Pair of 7-candle Gothic Revival Brass Candelabra
Located in Leesburg, VA
Stunning Pair of 7-candle Gothic Revival Brass Candelabra Anonymous Europe; 19th century Brass or bronze Approximate size: 13 (h) x 21 (w) x 4 (d) in. This pair of European bras...
Brass
John Pollard Seddon Attri, Probably for C. Seddon A Gothic Revival Nursing Chair
Located in London, GB
John Pollard Seddon attributed, probably made by C. Seddon in collaboration with Kenton and Co. A well designed architectural Gothic Revival oak upholstered nursing or low chair with...
Oak
Gothic Style Gilt Wrought Iron and Black Wood Four-Light Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
Gilt wrought iron and black wood four-light chandelier or pendant light, Spain, 1930s. This beautifully crafted and one-of-a-kind light fixture features a black and rectangular woode...
Wrought Iron
Charles Bevan Style of Gothic Revival Bedside Cab with Inlaid Details Throughout
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan In the style of. A Gothic Revival oak bedside cupboard with chevron inlaid details throughout and 45 degree planking to the sides.
Oak
Carved Oak Gothic Coffee Table Eugène Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc Style, circa 1850
By Eugène Emmanuel Viollet Le Duc
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-19th century hand-carved oakwood Gothic revivalist coffee table Eugène Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc style. Top in blond applied oakwood slab. Table from ancient Palladian mansion, V...
Oak
Gothic Revival Oak Armchair Designed by John Pollard Seddon For Seddon and Co.
By John Pollard Seddon, Thomas & George Seddon
Located in London, GB
A Gothic Revival oak armchair designed by John Pollard Seddon, made by his family firm Thomas Seddon (Seddon and Co). Based in Bond Street, they supplied furniture to Windsor castle and Buckingham Palace, founded by his Great Grandfather George Seddon. He exhibited an almost identical armchair on the Morris, Marshall, Faulkner and Co stand at the 1862 International Exhibition, illustrated in JEREMY COOPERS Victorian and Edwardian Furniture and Interiors. Seddon's also worked with E.W. Godwin, was a friend of the Pre-Raphaelites. Some of his pupils were Ford Maddox Brown...
Oak
1880s French Gothic Revival Oak Throne Chair, Carved Details, Antique
Located in High Point, NC
This striking 1880s French Gothic Revival oak throne chair exemplifies the romantic historicism of the late 19th century, drawing inspiration from medieval ecclesiastical architectur...
Oak
Gothic Revival Sterling Silver Gilt & Stone Set Chalice By Carl Krall London
Located in Norwich, GB
A beautiful stone set Victorian Gothic Revival silver-gilt chalice. By Carl Christopher Krall (1844-1923) Hallmarked for London 1892. This fine chalice Rises on a scalloped hexafoil...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pair 19th Century Victorian Gothic Revival Turned Carved Ebonized Armchairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
a fantastic example of Gothic revival furniture, the robust pair of ebonized Gothic style arm chairs with padded back with openwork pointed arch crest flanked by turned stiles; above...
Wood
Pair of French Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Wall Sconces, circa 1950
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of Monumental French Gothic Revival Wall Sconces in the Shape of Battle Axes, Wrought Iron, circa 1950 Impressive pair of large-scale French Gothic Revival wall sconces, hand-f...
Wrought Iron
$15,722Sale Price|38% Off
Large Scale Victorian Ecclesiastical Gothic Revival Table in the Manner of Pugin
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A superb 19th century Gothic Revival centre table in the manner of A.W.N Pugin (unattributed). Would make a wonderful serving table or large console table. Narrow form make this piec...
Other
French Antique Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Wall Sconce, circa 1890
Located in COLMAR, FR
A rare and striking example of French decorative ironwork, this hand-forged wall sconce embodies the Gothic Revival spirit that flourished across France from the late 19th century on...
Brass, Iron
Large Ecclesiastical Gothic Revival Serving Table, Workstation Desk Countertop
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
This large, circa 1860, Victorian Ecclesiastical Gothic Revival altar table is crafted from solid pitch pine and features a two-planked top supported by a robust peg and mortised bas...
Oak, Pine
Lambs of Manchester. A Gothic Revival Bedside Cabinet with Carved Floral Details
Located in London, GB
Lambs of Manchester. A Gothic Revival Bedside Cabinet in the style of Bruce Talbert with stylized brass hinges and handle and carved details to the side vents which double up for mov...
Ash
20th Century French Gothic Revival Metal Torch Chandelier
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century French Gothic Revival metal torch chandelier embodies the dramatic, handcrafted character associated with medieval-inspired design. Its elongated frame features twi...
Metal
Charles Bevan, Marsh Jones & Cribb, Aesthetic Movement Exhibition Quality Mirror
By Marsh, Jones & Cribb, Charles Bevan
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan, for Marsh Jones & Cribb attributed. A large and exceptional English Aesthetic Movement exhibition quality wall mirror or overmantle. Originally known as “Marsh and J...
Oak
Pair of Gothic Revival Firedogs / Andirons with Basket Twist and Scroll Motif
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Gothic Revival wrought iron andirons with basket twist finials and barley twist-style upright on scroll form bases, all attached to iron billet bars (ca. early 20th Century, ...
Wrought Iron
Large Gothic Revival Style Carved Oak Blanket Chest in the Style of A.W.N. Pugin
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in London, GB
A large Gothic Revival oak blanket chest or linen trunk with deeply carved linenfold decoration to the lift up lid and to all four sides. Each linenfold panel is framed with half con...
Oak
Charles Bevan Marsh Jones & Cribb, Gothic Revival New Registered Reclining Chair
By Marsh, Jones & Cribb, Charles Bevan
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan under licence to Marsh Jones & Cribb. A 'New Registered Reclining Chair'. A Gothic Revival reclining upholstered arm chair, with pegged oak frame and original casters. The brass mechanism is in great shape still works effortlessly. Measures: Height 40 inches, width 26 inches, depth fully retracted 30", fully extended depth is 45". Marsh and Jones began making furniture around 1850, originally known as “Marsh and Jones: Medieval Cabinet Makers” of Leeds", becoming Marsh Jones and Cribb in 1867 and exhibited at the Paris Exposition in 1878. They employed Charles Bevan who in 1865 gave them licence to manufacture his successful ‘New Registered Reclining Chair'. Bevan designed the furniture and interiors for the son of Sir Titus Salt an enormous commission for his marital home Saltaire. Another leading architect and interior designer Bruce J Talbert...
Oak
SIX ANTIQUE HAND CARVED WALNUT BROWN LEATHER GOTHIC REVIVAL DINING CHAIRs 6
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of six Gothic Revival hand carved walnut dining chairs with brown leather seats A very good looking and well made suite, circa 1...
Leather, Walnut
Antique French 19th Century Gothic Revival Blanket Chest Carved Oak forged iron
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Breathtaking & Practical! This 19th century French Gothic revival blanket chest / chest. Made out of solid European oak, fully hand carved with much attention to detail & exceptiona...
Wrought Iron
$2,390Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of 20th Century Spanish Neo-Gothic Style Lacquered Gold Wood Mirrors, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Pair of Spanish mirrors from the mid-20th century. Finely carved, lacquered and gilded Neo-Gothic style furniture. Beautifully sized and proportioned mirrors that can easily be place...
Mirror, Wood
19th Century French Walnut Gothic Pedestal, Étagère End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French walnut Gothic Pedestal ~ étagère end table is an unusual specialty piece that doesn't come around very often! handcrafted from su...
Brass
Pair of Swedish Neo-Gothic Hand-Carved Wooden Candelabras, 1910s
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Pair of Swedish Neo-Gothic Hand-Carved Wooden Candelabras, 1910s Rare and highly decorative pair of tall Swedish Neo-Gothic candelabras, handcrafted in the 1910s. Made from pinewood...
Pine
$1,721Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Primitive Folk Art Hand Made Arm Chair
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Primitive Folk Art Hand Made Arm Chair. Made in the 19th Century. Solid oak wood constructed armchair. Probably made from scraps of a former large wardrobe or chest back in t...
Oak
$750Sale Price / set|74% Off
Pair of Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Andirons with Figural Horned Devils
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of Gothic Revival wrought iron andirons with figural horned devils and fireplace tools.
Wrought Iron
George Edmund Street. Judges armchair designed for The Royal Courts of Justice.
Located in London, GB
George Edmund Street. A Gothic Revival oak armchair, designed for the Judges for The Royal Courts of Justice in Fleet St (London's High Court). With spiral carved finials and further spiral carving to the front legs. With a subtle flowing design below the arms and shallow carved floral decoration to the back of the arms. This armchair is ready for upholstery, the horse hair back is designed for button back upholstery. In 1868 G E Street's design won the competition to build The Royal Courts of Justice. Queen Victoria opened the Royal Courts in December 1882 after eleven years of construction. The building instantly became an awe-inspiring landmark in the heart of London’s Fleet Street. We have two more Judges armchairs...
Oak
Bruce Talbert attr, A Pair of Gothic Revival Walnut Hall Chairs
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert (attributed,) a pair of Gothic Revival walnut hall chairs.
Walnut
C. 1830 English Brass Fire Fender with Gothic Cutwork and Paw Feet
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1830 brass fire fender with integral hearth guard, English. The integral hearth guard with medial tool stops to rest tools from the side across. Interlaced Gothic cutwork desig...
Brass
19th Century Hand-Carved Gothic Revival Antique Pedestal Side Table
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This striking antique pedestal side table is a finely crafted example of late 19th-century decorative woodworking, featuring a bold archit...
Wood
Outstanding 19th Century Cast and Wrought Iron Marble Top English Orangery Table
Located in Hastings, GB
A stunning tall and elegant garden table of heavy wrought and cast-iron construction, with decorative Griffin details and set upon a trio of bun feet, the removable original marble t...
Marble, Iron, Wrought Iron
19th Century French Gothic Revival Oak Ecclesiastical Church Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1870, this striking antique oak chair reflects the Gothic Revival style through its architectural silhouette and ecclesiastical purpose. The tall pierced back...
Oak
Twisted Walnut Column for Vase, Bust holder or Sculpture, 1940s, Gothic Style
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Twisted walnut column for vase, bust holder or sculpture, 1940s, Gothic style, wax polished, with exceptional patina. Circular base and turned top. About Bassano's Ebanisteria The ...
Walnut
Swedish 19th century oak butlers tray from Bäckaskog castle
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century oak butlers tray from Bäckaskog castle circa 1890 Fine quality butlers tray on stand from Bäckaskog castle in Sweden. Removable tray with 3/4 moulded gallery and turne...
Oak