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.
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Huge Majestic 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Gothic Revival Fire Grate-Basket
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A very large and Majestic ornately detailed antique 19th century Victorian cast iron fire grate in the Gothic-Revival manner. The large Doric arched backplate centred with an Heraldic Plaque...
Iron
English carved oak gothic revival cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Carved oak gothic revival cupboard circa 1980. Here we have an Ipswich made piece of furniture from England, made in the form of a court cupboard from the 17th century. Carved doub...
Oak
French Troubadour Marble Top Consoles, circa 1840
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A highly unusual and chic pair of circa 1840 French Troubadour 'Gothic' style console side tables having convex isosceles trapezoid or trapezium form rounded breakfront Carrara marbl...
Carrara Marble
Monastic Oak Buffet with Tracery Relief, French Provinces, Late 19th Century
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
With its time-softened silhouette and storied patina, this French provincial buffet carries the imprint of centuries—an object whose presence conjures both vernacular memory and scul...
Oak
Italian Gothic Revival Monumental Sideboard Wood Plastic & Large Gilded Mirror
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning 1960’s Italian Gothic Revival wood and plastic accent buffet or sideboard with plastic barley twist legs, plastic gothic door front details, adjustable wood shelf behind the...
Brass
AWN Pugin Pair of Gothic Revival Oak Dining Chairs for the Palace of Westminster
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in London, GB
A.W.N. Pugin. A unusually large pair of Gothic Revival oak dining chairs with carved florets to the lower front legs and chamfered details to the show wood, probably designed for the Palace of Westminster.
Oak
$120,000 / item
James de Wulf Lighting - Poseidon's Halo Chandelier
Located in Paia, HI
Grand industrial chandelier created of forge-burnt black steel. Each 10" pendant is inspired by underwater mines. Chandelier consists of three concentric circles decorated with metal...
Steel
Gothic Revival Fire Gilt Bronze Pendant Light w Rare Mythological Creatures
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazing and impressive hand crafted gilt bronze work of lighting art. This great quality and heavy bronze chandelier has the most beautiful shape and golden color. In fact, in real life the color of this unique pendant is just as golden as the chandeliers or other artefacts that you find in churches. The two stunning pairs of handcrafted mythological creatures...
Bronze
John Pollard Seddon A pair of Gothic Revival oak dining chairs. 4 more available
Located in London, GB
John Pollard Seddon (1827-1906), a pair of Gothic Revival oak dining chairs. These upholstered dining chairs are the side chairs en s...
Oak
Signed Oscar Bach Large Ornate Lion Head with Scrolls Bronze & Upholstery Bench
Located in St. Louis, MO
Scarce bronze hall bench designed by famed designer Oscar Bruno Bach (1884-1957). Over 6' bench with lion head, hand wrought, hammered, twisted bronze and fret work on faux leopard p...
Bronze
Gothic Revival Gilt Brass on Wood Wall Mirror with Glass Stones and Latin Phrase
Located in Lisse, NL
For the collectors of rare, beautiful, meaningful and usable Gothic Revival antiques. At the bottom of this strikingly colorful and stylish Gothic mirror is the Latin phrase Monstra...
Brass
$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 Gilt Bronze & Glass Gothic Revival Pendant Light with Chimera Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Small size, early 1900s Gothic Revival light fixture. In architecture, a chimera or grotesque is a fantastic or mythical figure used for decorative purposes, but in the 12th and 1...
Brass, Bronze
Strawberry Hill Hall Chair
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine gothic revival, Horace Walpole, mahogany hall chair with castellated top rail above triple gothic panels the legs with inset panel decoration. Please note we are currently wo...
Mahogany
Hendrik Petrus Berlage. Dutch. A set of four Gothic Revival oak side chairs
Located in London, GB
Hendrik Petrus Berlage. Dutch. A captivating set of four Gothic Revival oak side chairs with a progressive architectural A frame design to the...
Oak
Set of six Antique Spanish Gothic Revival wall light / wall sconce wrought iron
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Amazing large set of six matching wall scones Spanish Gothic Revival. Fully hand crafted from wrought iron with amazing attention to detail. Marvelous antique metal patina. They are...
Wrought Iron
$2,344Sale Price|20% Off
Heavy Hand Wrought Iron Glass Top Coffee Table after Samuel Yellin
By Samuel Yellin
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional wrought iron and glass coffee table, in the Gothic Revival style after Samuel Yellin. Interestingly the iron base folds to flat when not in use, for transport or storage...
Wrought Iron
A tall gilt brass European Gothic Revival pricket candlestick
Located in Leesburg, VA
A tall gilt brass European Gothic Revival pricket candlestick Anonymous Europe; first-half 20th century Gilt Brass Approximate size: 29 (h) x 6 (w) x 6 (d) in. A tall gilt brass E...
Brass
Vintage Framed Stained Glass Window
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking vintage stained glass window captures the ornate spirit of Gothic Revival architecture through masterful craftsmanship. Featuring a distinct pointed arch, the hand-lead...
Lead
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
A.W.N. Pugin, A pair of Early Gothic Revival Cast Iron Garden Bench Ends
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in London, GB
A rare pair of early Gothic Revival cast iron garden bench ends designed by A.W.N. Pugin with foliage details which is slightly obscured at the moment due...
Iron
Neo-Gothic Bronze Chandelier, France, circa 1860
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare neo-gothic six-lights chandelier in patinated bronze with golden highlights. The hexagonal architectural shaft, like gothic arches, is centered by a red tinted crowned verrine, ...
Bronze
"The Hunt", Large Historic Stained Glass by Mauméjean Brothers
By Maumejean
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This large Neo-Gothic style stained glass window represents a great hunting scene with two men on their horses, hunting deers. Both men, wealthy squires, wear medieval costumes...
Stained Glass
Gothic Revival Pitch Pine Trestle Table, English Late 19th Century
Located in Warminster, GB
A gothic revival pitch pine altar table with two-plank top raised on a trestle form base. English, late 19C. Stock ref. #3053 Well-suited four use as a breakfast table or desk. ...
Pine
English Victorian Gothic Coat Stand Oak Hall Stand in the Manner Of Pugin
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in High Peak, GB
K0641a Stylish, elegant and very unusual, fine quality solid oak Victorian Gothic hall stand / coat stand, having six original very decorative coat hooks with petal motif on moulded ...
Oak
Marble Pinnacle/Spire, Architectural Feature from an Irish Cathedral
Located in Katonah, NY
A carved marble pinnacle, or spire, of hexagonal tapered form, ornamented with a plethora of curled-leaf embellishments termed crockets, the whole topped with a pineapple finial. In ...
Marble
AWN Pugin, Six Gothic Revival Oak Dining Chairs Probably for the House of Lords
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A W N Pugin, made by Gillows of Lancaster. Stamped Gillows to the back legs. A set of six Gothic Revival oak dining chairs probably designed for the House of Lords...
Oak
19th Spanish Carved Gargoyles Walnut Renaissance Library / Writing or Desk Table
Located in Miami, FL
In grand, gothic style, this Spanish library / writing table has a deeply carved edge and this is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg, as the carving never really stops. It goes o...
Walnut
$2,377 / set
Four English Pine Gothic Revival Altar Chairs
Located in Faversham, GB
A sturdy set of four pitch pine Gothic revival Victorian altar chairs. The chairs exhibit a moulded top rail back rest finished at either end with ecclesiastical motifs with sweepin...
Pine
Antique Gothic Revival Stripped Oak Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome Gothic Revival buffet in stripped oak, with the clean architectural lines and carved detail that make this style so appealing. The pale oak finish gives the piece a fresh...
Bronze
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
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19th Century Ornate English Gothic Revival Cast Iron Fireplace Basket Grate
Located in London, GB
The finest example of Gothic Revival. This English cast iron fireplace basket - grate is ornately detailed with arched back-plate centred with pair of proudly standing polished andirons showing fine brass detailing. A very rare and important piece of its period. English made, mid-19th century, circa 1830-1850. Measures: Front width 37 3/4" 96 cm Back width 20 1/4" 51.5 cm Back height 28" 71 cm Andiron dogs...
Iron, Wrought Iron
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
Bruce Talbert for Gillows Attributed Gothic Revival Two-Tier Library Table
By Bruce James Talbert, Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert, Attributed, a Gothic Revival walnut library or serving table with turned gallery below the upper serving area, on turned legs with ebonized details united by a full si...
Walnut
A W N Pugin Attri, Gothic Revival Oak Davenport with Linenfold & Floral Carving
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in London, GB
A W N Pugin attributed, A Gothic Revival Oak Davenport with finely executed carved gallery to the top and a sloping writing area opening to reveal storage...
Oak
J.G.Crace attributed. In the style of AWN Pugin. A pair of Gothic Revival chairs
Located in London, GB
J.G.Crace attributed. In the style of AWN Pugin. A pair of Gothic Revival oak cane seat dining chairs. The head rail and back rail with carved florets and chamfered details throughou...
Oak
Dr C Dresser for Benham & Froud A Gothic Revival Oak Coal Box with Brass Hinges
By Benham & Froud, Christopher Dresser
Located in London, GB
Dr C Dresser for Benham & Froud. London. A good Gothic Revival oak coal box with stylized brass strap hinges and a decorated brass handle. Measures: Height 17 1/2", width 23", dept...
Brass
A.W.N. Pugin, J C Crace Gothic Revival Carved Oak Library, Hall or Serving Table
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in London, GB
A.W.N. Pugin. A rare Gothic Revival carved oak library or serving table with floor level display shelf. Probably made by J C Crace. Pugin used a number of recurring motifs, on furnit...
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
Pair Of Iron Candlesticks Cj Vombach Frankfurt A. Main Sachsenhausen Circa 1880
Located in Bilzen, BE
A pair of cast iron candlesticks by "CJ Vombach Frankfurt A. Main Sachsenhausen" in neo-Gothic style Signed in de base inside Circa 1880 Height 19 cm
Berlin Iron
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
Pair Neoclassical Gothic Hand Scrolled Brass Garden Stands with Wood Tops c1870
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of neoclassical gothic stands/tables created from hand cut scrolled and hammered brass. Intricate bases with tri stands of brass which has aged perfectly and mellowed to a bronze color. Great for a garden or entryway stand...
Brass
$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
$1,090Sale 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
John Pollard Seddon A Rare Gothic Oak Armchair with Carved Dog Heads to the Arms
By Thomas & George Seddon, John Pollard Seddon
Located in London, GB
John Pollard Seddon. A rare Gothic Revival armchair with carved dogs heads to the arms, and inlaid dot details. This was probably made by his family firm Thomas Seddon (Seddon and Co), New Bond Street London. Founded by his Great Grandfather George Seddon They supplied furniture to Windsor castle and Buckingham Palace. J P Seddon exhibited a similar style armchair on the Morris, Marshall, Faulkner and Co stand at the 1862 International Exhibition, illustrated in Jeremy Coopers Victorian and Edwardian Furniture and Interiors, page 104 illustration 220 showing the original drawing and 227 (a variation of this chair) image attached. There is another version illustrated in Nineteenth Century Design by Charlotte Gere and Michael Whiteway, page 84 illustration pl 83 (last 2 images). Interestingly at one point Seddon's partner was E. W. Godwin, a friend of the Pre-Raphaelites and some of his pupils were Ford Maddox...
Oak
$3,560Sale Price|32% Off
Substantial Gothic Oak Alter Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Substantial oak alter / hall table, of architectural form with very large rectangular top, above pierced Gothic freeze raised on trestle legs united by carved trefoil stretcher. Dimensions: Height 36...
Oak
18th Century Hand-Carved Oak Biblical Wall Panel, Christ Entering Jerusalem
Located in Lisse, NL
Impressive and deeply expressive antique oak wall panel depicting Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Christ is shown riding into the city on a donkey, accompanied by His disci...
Oak
Dr C Dresser, Benham & Froud. Aesthetic Movement Coal Box with Floral Metal Work
By Benham & Froud, Christopher Dresser
Located in London, GB
Dr C Dresser made by Benham and Froud. An Aesthetic Movement walnut coal box with stylized floral brass metalwork, retaining its original shovel.
Brass
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
$10,901Sale Price / set|20% Off
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 CONTINENTAL JACOBEAN GOTHIC REVIVAL BOOKCASES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for this lovely pair of stunning circa 1860-1880 hand carved Continental Oak, Library bookcase cabinets in the Jacobe...
Oak
Monumental Neo-Gothic Pietà (Versperbild) -- Exceptionally Rare Carved Sculpture
Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga
France, circa 1850 An exceptional and monumental Neo-Gothic Pietà, masterfully carved in wood and dating to France around 1850. Depicting the Virgin Mary mourning the body of Christ...
Wood
A Pair Of Electrified Carved Gilt Wood Gothic Sconces
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Pair Of Electrified Carved Gilt Wood Gothic Sconces. Sconces are of carved polychrome and gilt decoration featuring intricate detailing and craftsmanship popular in the Gothic Revi...
Giltwood
Pair of Antique Gothic Revival Bronze Dore Candelabras, Circa 1850
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Gothic Revival-style (19th Century) bronze dore 3 arm candelabras with center arms. (PRICED AS Pair) 6.5" base diameter
Bronze
Rare pair of Gothic Revival stools by Victor Aimone 19th century lion heads oak
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
A magnificent pair of 19th century Gothic Revival stools masterfully hand-carved in oak by the celebrated Italian sculptor Victor Aimone, renowned for hi...
Oak
$931Sale Price|20% Off
Long Victorian Oak Foot Stool with carved Gothic Tracery
By Pugin
Located in Dereham, GB
Long Victorian Oak Foot Stool with carved Gothic Tracery Angled top with red needle point upholstery, Oak Frame with 8 square block legs Carved Gothic Tracery detail between legs No...
Oak
Charles Bevan, Marsh Jones & Cribb. Aesthetic Movement Exhibition Quality Shelf.
By Charles Bevan, Marsh, Jones & Cribb
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan, for Marsh Jones & Cribb. An exceptional English Aesthetic Movement exhibition quality wall shelf. A showpiece using an array of specimen woods. The main body looks to ...
Ash, Beech, Boxwood, Mahogany, Oak, Satinwood, Sycamore, Walnut
$1,996Sale Price / set|20% Off
Late 19th Century Monumental Rustic European Forged Iron Floor Candelabras-Pair
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A striking pair of antique wrought iron five-light candelabra floor stands, showcasing a beautifully aged blackened finish. These stately candleholders feature twisted iron detailing...
Wrought Iron
Victorian Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Side Throne Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Victorian hand carved oak Gothic revival side throne chair with woven cane wicker back and needle point seat, circa 1860.
Wood
Polychromed Neo-Gothic Finial, Giltwood, Belgium, Circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
A hardwood polychromed architectural finial from Belgium. Circa 1800, possibly earlier. Intricately hand-carved and decorated in typical neo-gothic fashion, the outside is finished...
Hardwood
Husk, a Biro, Watercolor and Gouache Painting by Jeremy Hush, 2013
By Jeremy Hush
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Husk. A biro, watercolor, gouache painting. Sight size: cm 5 in. x 19 in. Frame size: cm 11 in. x 25 in. Jeremy Hush - a long time punk and heavy metal scene illustrator l...
Paper