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Gothic Revival Furniture

Gothic Revival Style

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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Style: Gothic Revival
Period: Early 1900s
Gothic Revival Oak High Back Hall Bench, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Gothic Revival high back hall bench. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak frame with original hand-carved elements in the back and the sides! Un...
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Antique Set of 5 Gothic Revival Irish Masonic Oak & Leather Throne Chairs 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A fine set of five antique Gothic Revival oak & leather, Irish Masonic throne chairs, circa 1900. Each chair having a pointed architectural pediment with scrolled devices and a scrol...
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Early 1900s Irish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Leather, Oak

Antique Silver-Plated Decorative Plate Jesus Christ signed by VERNON Frederic
By Frédéric-Charles Victor de Vernon
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique plaque with an image of Jesus Christ with a child. The plaque is beautifully decorated, with fine details and nice engraving. The plaque is signed 'Vernon' and dated 1905. Frédéric-Charles Victor de Vernon (17 November 1858, in Paris – 28 October 1912 in Paris), was a sculptor and engraver of French medals. He was educated at the École des beaux-arts where his teachers were Jules Cavelier, Jules-Clément Chaplain, and Émile Tasset. In 1881, he won second great Prix de Rome and in 1887 the first grand prix of Rome, after which he spent three years at the villa Médicis. In 1900, he designed the official medals for the 1900 Summer Olympics held in Paris. These medals are unique in being the only Olympic medals...
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Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Silver Plate, Copper

Antique Hand Carved Gothic Revival Wall Bracket or Shelf for a Saint Statue
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and great looking Gothic Revival bracket for displaying a statuette. This Gothic console for wall mounting dates from the early 1900s and it has the most timeless design a...
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Early 1900s European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Metal

Gothic Revival Oak Hall Bench, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Gothic Revival hall bench. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak with original hand-carved decorative elements. Original hand-carved decorative faces a...
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Metal

Oak Gothic Revival Pedestal Desk, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Gothic Revival pedestal desk. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s The craftsmanship of this impressive piece of furniture is outstanding! Executed in so...
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wrought Iron

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...
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

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 (...
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Early 1900s Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Brass

Large Italian Stained Glass Vitreaux Window *The Presentation of the Virgin Mary
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine and Large Stained Glass and Hand-Painted Vitreaux Panel depicting "The Presentation of the Virgin Mary", also called Entry of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple, feast celebrated in the Roman Catholic and Eastern churches on November 21, depicts the Mother of God’s entrance into the Temple. It was held in the Eastern church in the 6th century but did not become widely accepted in the West until the 15th century. The finely executed colorful stained glass panel beautifully displays the presentation of the child Mary in the temple...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Stained Glass

Large Gothic Revival Style Carved Oak Blanket Chest in the Style of A.W.N. Pugin
Located in London, GB
Large Gothic Revival style carved oak blanket chest in the style of A.W.N. Pugin. This has been very well made probably around the turn of the...
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Early 1900s British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

Large Arts and Crafts Brass Jardiniere with Lions Mask Handles
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Arts and Crafts Brass Jardiniere with Lions Mask Handles A large piece and a great looker The pot is round and is made in brass with a beaten decoration and lions mask hand...
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Early 1900s Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Brass

Antique Porcelain Corpus Christi on Red Marble Cross
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A large size, antique sculpture of Corpus Christi. The sculpture is made of unglazed porcelain, signed and numbered on the back: Sachsen. The porcelain figure of Jesus hangs on a red ‘Royal Rouge’ marble cross...
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Early 1900s German Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Marble

Huge French Wrought Iron Gothic Dragon, Medieval Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Housing three lights, will be newly Re-wired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang! Incredible detailing. Adornin...
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Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Late 19th Century Brass 4 Arm Chandelier
Located in Altrincham, GB
Late 19th century brass 4 arm chandelier with acanthus leaf, Foliate and Gadrooned Decorations 18" x 18" x 38"h.
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Early 1900s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Brass

Two Oak Gothic Revival Stools, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Gothic Revival stools. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid hand-carved oak base with re-upholstered leather seats. This wonderful pair of Goth...
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Leather, Oak

Gothic Chandelier Carved with Jesters and Lanterns, France, circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Imposing chandelier / suspension / pendant in oak, composed of 3 branches with at the end of each a jester / buffoon holding a lantern. The branches are joined by a turned wooden baluster...
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Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wood, Oak

Early 20th Century Brass Candlesticks Decorated with Stones
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful pair of antique copper candlesticks. Beautifully decorated with inlaid stones, coral colored. The candlesticks are not too big ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Brass

Monumental Italian Lantern in Wrought Iron and Stained Glass
Located in Milan, IT
Monumental Italian Gothic style lantern in wrought iron and two colored blue and green stained glass. The Lantern is measures 220 x 60 cm Lante...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Antique English Window Seat Bed Bench Gothic Revival Carved Oak 2 Drawers c.1900
Located in Tyler, TX
Charming antique English oak window seat or end-of-bed bench~~Gothic Revival~~two drawers ~~c. 1900 Classic British flair decorator piece~~NICELY CARVED with Gothic crown...
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Early 1900s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

English Neo-Gothic Style Carved Solid Mahogany Octagonal Side / Drinks Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
The octagonal top above an openwork well-carved base with gothic motifs of pointed arches and quatrefoils separated by columns ending in stepped feet.
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Early 1900s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Mahogany

Italian 19th Century Porcelain Plaque of Madonna della Primavera, after Barabino
By Nicolò Barabino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine Italian 19th century porcelain plaque of Madonna della Primavera ("Madonna detter Primavera with Bambino"), after Nicolò Barabino (1831-1891). The finely painted standing Madonna holding baby Jesus in her arms surrounded by flowers, framed in a Gothic revival style giltwood carved frame. The back inscribed: "Madonna detter Primavera - nach Barabino" and handwritten "E. Guenther, Phila". Signed lower left corner, circa 1890-1900. Nicolò Barabino (1831–1891) was an Italian academic painter of religious and historical subjects, active in Florence and Genoa. He was born in Sampierdarena. His initial studies were at the Genovese Accademia Ligustica di Belle Arti, under Giuseppe Isola. In Genoa, he befriended Maurizio Dufour. In 1857, he won the Durazzo scholarship to attend the Accademia di Belle Arti in Florence. He designed some of the lunettes completed as mosaics for the portals of the Florence Cathedral...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Porcelain, Giltwood

Set of Four Large French 19th-20th Century Gothic Style Gilt Bronze Lanterns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and large set of four French 19th-20th century Gothic Revival style gilt bronze and glass six-light hanging lanterns with opaque-yellow stained-art glass, the top crowned with a cluster of fruits, circa 1900. Note: These are a set of four lanterns...
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Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Bronze

Set of Three Small French 19th-20th Century Gothic Style Gilt Bronze Lanterns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of three French 19th-20th century Gothic revival style gilt bronze and glass single-light hanging lanterns with opaque-yellow stained-art-g...
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Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Bronze

Charles Bevan Marsh Jones & Cribb, Gothic Revival New Registered Reclining Chair
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan under licence to Marsh Jones & Cribb. A 'New Registered Reclining Chair'. A Gothic Revival reclining upholstered arm chair, with pegged oak frame and original casters. The brass mechanism is in great shape still works effortlessly. Measures: Height 40 inches, width 26 inches, depth fully retracted 30", fully extended depth is 45". Marsh and Jones began making furniture around 1850, originally known as “Marsh and Jones: Medieval Cabinet Makers” of Leeds", becoming Marsh Jones and Cribb in 1867 and exhibited at the Paris Exposition in 1878. They employed Charles Bevan who in 1865 gave them licence to manufacture his successful ‘New Registered Reclining Chair'. Bevan designed the furniture and interiors for the son of Sir Titus Salt an enormous commission for his marital home Saltaire. Another leading architect and interior designer Bruce J Talbert...
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Early 1900s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Oak

Victorian Monolith Wood Carving of Madonna and Child, Early 20th C.
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Victorian monolith wood plaque with hand-carved relief design depicting the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus. The carving features Gothic arches and columns with floral shields along the bottom. Has ebony finish and fitted with small hook for wall...
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Early 1900s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Wood

Belgian Gothic-Style Bronze Chandelier with Twelve Arms, circa 1900
Located in Houston, TX
Antique bronze Gothic Revival chandelier from Belgium, circa 1900. Gorgeous casting, patina and detailing. Newly rewired in the USA with all UL listed parts and 12 candelabra sockets...
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Early 1900s Belgian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture

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Bronze

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A turn of the century oak pedestal produced in France, this four columns pedestal makes for an ornate statement. Industriously hand carved, this corinthian inspired piece features th...
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Gothic Revival furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Gothic Revival furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, seating, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gothic Revival furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include John Ruskin, Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, Gillows of Lancaster & London, and Britt Jewett. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $30 and tops out at $189,810 while the average work can sell for $3,122.

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