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.
Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Iron
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
1880s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Leather, Wood
1880s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
1970s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Mirror, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1940s English Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Walnut
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Gold Leaf
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
1950s American Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century Indonesian Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Brass
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Marble
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Stained Glass
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Chrome
Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood
1850s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Gold
Early 1900s Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
1890s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Glass
1950s Dutch Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Wrought Iron
Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Steel
1840s Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
Walnut
19th Century American Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Walnut
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
Mirror, Oak
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Stone, Limestone, Wrought Iron, Iron
1610s European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Velvet
1880s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Velvet, Oak
Mid-20th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Furniture
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Marble, Bronze
1920s French Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Glass, Oak
20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal
Early 20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
1880s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
1960s Dutch Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Bouclé, Oak
1920s Spanish Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron