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 Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
1930s Italian Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
Early 1900s Irish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Leather, Oak
Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Silver Plate, Copper
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron, Tôle
1930s American Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Furniture
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 1900s European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron, Zinc
Early 1900s Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Chestnut
1950s European Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
1950s European Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
1950s European Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Nickel, Iron, Steel, Brass
Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Furniture
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
20th Century English Gothic Revival Furniture
Pine
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Bronze
Late 20th Century English Gothic Revival Furniture
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Paper
Late 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century British Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
20th Century English Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Wrought Iron, Brass
Mid-20th Century British Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
1930s Finnish Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
1930s Dutch Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
1990s French Gothic Revival Furniture
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
1920s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
Concrete
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Pine
Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Furniture
Clay
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Brass, Iron
20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Stained Glass
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Marble, Bronze, Brass
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze, Wrought Iron
1940s French Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Early 1900s Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Walnut