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.
2010s American Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary English Gothic Revival Furniture
Giltwood, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Giltwood
Early 2000s Gothic Revival Furniture
Terracotta
2010s British Gothic Revival Furniture
Aluminum
Early 2000s American Gothic Revival Furniture
Iron
2010s American Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Gothic Revival Furniture
Bronze
2010s American Gothic Revival Furniture
Hardwood, Oak, Reclaimed Wood
2010s American Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
2010s American Gothic Revival Furniture
Steel
2010s American Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
2010s American Gothic Revival Furniture
Gold Leaf
2010s American Gothic Revival Furniture
Gouache, Paper
2010s American Gothic Revival Furniture
Gouache, Paper
2010s British Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Zinc
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
1990s American Gothic Revival Furniture
Mirror, Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Giltwood
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Giltwood, Gesso, Glass
20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century American Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Mahogany, Giltwood
2010s Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Giltwood
Early 2000s Pakistani Gothic Revival Furniture
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary European Gothic Revival Furniture
Pine
Early 2000s Unknown Gothic Revival Furniture
Stained Glass, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Gothic Revival Furniture
Silver Plate
2010s Dutch Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary North American Gothic Revival Furniture
Walnut, Burl
Early 2000s American Gothic Revival Furniture
Metal
Early 2000s French Gothic Revival Furniture
Crystal
2010s American Gothic Revival Furniture
Alabaster, Bronze
Early 2000s American Gothic Revival Furniture
Wood, Mirror, Plaster
2010s American Gothic Revival Furniture
Gouache, Paper