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 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
Edwardian Gothic Hexagonal Copper Green Tassel Fringe Chandelier Pendant Light
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This stunning hexagonal Gothic copper hanging light with a dark green tassel fringe, dates from the Edwardian era - and would be perfect above a dining table. Each of the six sides o...
Copper
$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
Pair of Neo-Gothic Iron Altar Candlesticks, Italy, 19th century
Located in Naples, IT
Pair of iron candlesticks in Italian neo-Gothic style with four-foot metal bases. Good overall condition, with excellent patina, wear commensurate with age and use.
Iron
19th Century Wrought and Cast Iron Illuminated Neo-Gothic Overdoor
Located in Hastings, GB
One of the most outstanding pieces of ironwork we have ever seen, truly a one off spectacular mid-19th century iron overdoor, sourced from a Scottish estate this bespoke overdoor exp...
Wrought Iron
English Gothic Revival Wood Lectern, Yew, Hand-Crafted, Circa 1850, UK
Located in Queens, NY
English Gothic Revival style (19th Cent) yew wood lectern with 2 candle holders.
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, 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
Charles Bevan attr. A set of five Gothic Revival oak dining chairs & an armchair
By Charles Bevan, Marsh, Jones & Cribb
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan for Marsh Jones and Cribb, attributed. A good quality set of six Gothic Revival oak dining chairs with geometric dot and...
Oak
Hand-Forged Gothic Revival Sconce in Style of Poillerat
Located in Houston, TX
Forged single iron sconce in the manner of Gilbert Poillerat. Incredibly detailed fine quality iron sconce. Neo-Gothic/ Spanish Revival in style wit...
Iron
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
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
Medieval Gothic Spanish Revival Iron & Wood Beam Hanging Light Fixture Mexico
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Medieval Gothic or Spanish Revival iron & wood beam hanging light fixture with black iron chain, hammered iron details, candle pos...
Brass, Iron
Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Lectern, 19th Century English Design
Located in Queens, NY
English Gothic Revival style (19th Cent) wrought iron lectern on a pedestal base ending in 3 scroll legs with a candle stand top shelf
Wrought Iron
French Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Mounted Cut Glass Decanter / Scent Bottle
Located in London, GB
An extraordinarily elegant and stately mid-19th century French Gothic Revival cut glass large scent bottle, beautifully preserved with its original mounts. The slim, cylindrical body...
Crystal, Ormolu
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
Dr C Dresser for Benham & Froud A Gothic Revival Oak Coal Box with Brass Hinges
By Christopher Dresser, Benham & Froud
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
Antique French Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons, Gothic Design, c. 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
Uniquely French, these wrought iron "fire dragons" are great as decor in your fireplace, with or without the burning flames. With today's eclectic and layered interiors, the Gothic d...
Wrought Iron
Vintage hand wrought iron Gothic revival candle La Habra by Maitland Smith
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a large vintage Gothic revival hand wrought iron candelabra This candelabra is hand wrought iron with brass details throughout. The candelabra has an antiqued polished Silver...
Iron
Religious Antique Fine Bronze Mary and Child Sculpture Mounted on an Marble Base
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish, meaningful and deeply serene, this refined work of religious art carries with it both artistic mastery and spiritual symbolism. This finely modelled bronze Madonna and Chil...
Marble, Bronze
19th Century English Gothic Oak Umbrella Stand with Tracery Carving
Located in Queens, NY
English Gothic-style (19/20th Century) oak cane/umbrella corner stand with a tracery carved panel.
Oak
19th Century French Gothic Revival Carved Oak Church Pew Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring ecclesiastical charm and architectural character to an entryway, hallway, or dining space with this antique church pew bench. Crafted in Fran...
Oak
Pair Of 19th Century Gothic Revival Oak & Buttoned Leather Armchairs Attr Pugin
By Pugin
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A pair of mid 19th-century Oak Library armchairs in the manner of A.W.N. Pugin. Made in solid English Oak with wonderful original colour and patina , Gothic Revival throne-armchairs ...
Leather, Oak
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
$784Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Gothic Style Antique Cast Iron Sconces
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of antique sconces have cast iron filigree shields and light sockets. Wired for US electrical use and regular light bulbs. The sconces, with their rustic finish, would look ...
Iron
$1,687Sale 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
Flemish 19th century carved oak gothic revival dining table and benches
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Flemish carved oak dining table and benches circa 1890. Excellent quality green man trestle dining table and matching benches. Simple plain oak top with moulded edges,...
Oak
$2,576Sale Price|20% Off
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
Pair of Carved Walnut Tall Backs New Upholstery Fireside Arm Side Chairs MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Carved Walnut Tall Backs New Upholstery Fireside Arm Side Chairs MINT!
Walnut
An Early Nineteenth Century Cast Iron Bootscrape
Located in London, England
A very large cast iron Georgian bootstrape showing traces of original paint set into a roughly hewn granite block English, Gorge III Height 18 1/4 x Wi...
Stone, Iron
An antique Gothic revival, black marble and portoro marble mantel
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
An antique Early Victorian period Gothic revival, black marble and portoro marble fireplace The half octagonal Nero Portoro marble columns are sat on pure black marble pilasters and ...
Marble
Gothic Lion’s Mask Brass Door Knocker This is a good looking door knocker
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Gothic Lion’s Mask Brass Door Knocker This is a good looking door knocker, the handsome Lion’s Head is at the centre and the outer ring strikes the sound The door knocker is in goo...
Brass
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
Antique Small Wall Cabinet Gothic Revival Hand-Carved Oak Painted Twist Church
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Antique Wooden Carved Hand Painted Neo-Gothic Small Wall Cabinet France 19th Century Pediment Twisted Medicine Cabinet Gothic Revival Truly a beautiful rare and stunning antique hanging cabinet. Late antique 19th-century French gothic style hand carved solid oak one-door small wall cabinet. With a romantic hand painted door with flowers, and inside a nice layout. Twisted columns and is topped by gothic-like spires. And lots of more decorative details! In good authentic antique condition, with some normal traces of use and wear. Please see pictures and video, they are part of the description. This breathtaking antique showpiece...
Oak
Late Victorian English Brass Standing Church Gothic Lectern
Located in Norwich, England
Late Victorian solid brass standing church lectern. English. Circa 1890. The reading slope swivels and is pierced with Gothic tracery. At its centre, an engraved monogram bearing in...
Brass
Pair of French Bronze Curtain Tiebacks, Early 20th Century
Located in Barntrup, DE
Elegant pair of French bronze curtain tiebacks dating from the early 20th century, featuring gracefully curved arms and decorative architectural detailing with subtle Gothic Revival ...
Bronze
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 Gothic Revival Console/Serving Table with Fretwork Frieze
Located in Long Island City, NY
This unusual mid-19th century serving table is distinguished by a Gothic pierced fretwork frieze and similarly pierced corner brackets. The square-section legs end in block feet.
$1,150Sale Price|53% Off
Flat Triangular Wrought Iron Gothic Revival 3-Light Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Gothic style chandelier with three candle style lights on a flat, open, wrought iron base of curled, geometric shapes. With three hand made chains co...
Wrought Iron
Pair of gilt brass European Gothic Revival pricket candlesticks
Located in Leesburg, VA
Pair of gilt brass European Gothic Revival pricket candlesticks Anonymous Europe; probably early 20th century Gilt Brass Approximate size: 22 (h) x 6 (w) x 5 (d) in. This pair of...
Brass
Impressive Victorian Gothic Revival Country House Oak Umbrella Stick Stand
Located in Norwich, England
An impressive Victorian Gothic Revival country house oak umbrella / stick stand. English. Circa 1880. Delivery included in mainland England or Wales. Made in solid oak, the stand w...
Brass, Steel
Gothic Bronze and Brass Mantel Clock
Located in Amersham, GB
A gothic revival bronze and brass bracket clock with a 5-inch silvered convex Roman dial. The twin fusee movement strikes on a bell, with a heavy high quality pendulum and hold fast...
Brass, Bronze
Large Polychrome Terracotta Wall Console
Located in BARSAC, FR
Large polychrome terracotta wall console with rich neoclassical decoration. 19th century work. Provenance: chapel of a castle in Sauternes. Very good condition.
Terracotta
Large Ornate Pair of Gothic Revival Jeweled Bronze Lamps with Linen Drum Shades
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., a pair of large brass reticulated candle pricket table lamps, with grape clusters and leaves in relief, on paw feet, unmarked. These lamps are fabulous in the best possible ...
Multi-gemstone, Brass
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
Antique Gothic Bronze Corinthian Column Table Lamp, 1870, 6 Feet Tall
Located in Lincoln, GB
Antique Gothic Bronze Corinthian Column Table Lamp, a stunning piece that seamlessly blends historical elegance with modern functionality. This ...
Bronze
Vintage Tudor Gothic Revival Style Arm Chair with Intricate Carvings
Located in Seattle, WA
The vintage chair is crafted from dark wood with a Gothic Revival style, evident in its intricate carvings, including circular cutouts, swirling patterns, and a diamond-shaped inlay ...
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
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
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
Striking Edwardian Medieval Revival Silver Jewelry Box, 1905
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1905 by J. T. Wordsworth & Co. this striking Edwardian antique sterling silver jewellery box is of a rectangular casket form with a hinged lid. The bo...
Sterling Silver
Gothic Revival English Pine Quadripod Table with Scrollwork Base, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
With its sculptural base and warm pine grain, this English side table from the 19th century offers a distinctive blend of rustic character and Gothic revival charm. The circular top ...
Pine
Antique French Gothic Figural Carved Walnut Chateau Buffet Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Gothic Figural Carved Walnut Chateau Buffet Sideboard Cabinet This antique French carve sideboard is a rare and exquisite piece...
Walnut
Exceptional Oil Painting of the Virgin and Child with the Infant Saint John
Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga
Austria, 1857 An exceptional 19th-century oil on canvas depicting the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child and the Infant Saint John the Baptist. Signed and dated L. Bucher, 1857, the ...
Canvas
LATE 19th CENTURY SMALL MIRROR IN NEO GOTHIC STYLE
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant small mirror made of wrought iron and hand-forged, in neo-Gothic style. Its "gate" shape evokes that of a Gothic window or stained glass window, characterized by an ogival pr...
Wrought Iron
$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
Antique Black Kilkenny and Connemara Marble Gothic Revival Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A large and imposing Gothic Revival fireplace in Irish black Kilkenny fossil marble with green Connemara marble columns. A plain frieze with simple ta...
Marble
Pair of tiered gilt brass European Gothic Revival pricket candlesticks with Solo
Located in Leesburg, VA
Pair of tiered gilt brass European Gothic Revival pricket candlesticks with Solomonic spiraling stems Anonymous Europe; probably ca. 1900 Gilt Brass Approximate size: 23 (h) x 6 (...
Brass
English Victorian Gothic Coat Stand Oak Hall Stand in the Manner Of Pugin
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in High Peak, GB
k0641 A rare and unusual Victorian Gothic Revival solid oak hall stand, dating from circa 1860. Displaying superb quality and elegant proportions, this stylish statement piece featu...
Oak
Late 19th Century British Victorian Walnut & Rosewood Davenport Desk
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 19th Century British Victorian Walnut & Rosewood Davenport Desk Beautiful piece with has a slant lift-top and side drawers for plenty of storage. Measures: 33" H, 27" W, 24" D
Rosewood, Walnut