Gothic 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. The style is characterized by such decorative flourishes as pointed arches, floral details, finials, heraldic motifs and linenfold carving. The movement was rooted in religious and social conservatism. Its 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 castle or cathedral that inspired it, a Gothic Revival chair makes 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 might make a statement that your home is indeed your castle.
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Gothic Furniture
Crystal
1880s Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century Spanish Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
1920s French Vintage Gothic Furniture
Metal
1940s Italian Vintage Gothic Furniture
Metal
18th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Stone
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Brass
20th Century American Gothic Furniture
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Gothic Furniture
Steel
16th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Felt, Walnut
1880s American Antique Gothic Furniture
Steel, Iron
17th Century European Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Bronze
19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Stone
Early 20th Century European Gothic Furniture
Wire
Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century Gothic Furniture
Iron
16th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
20th Century English Gothic Furniture
Iron
1960s Vintage Gothic Furniture
Iron, Tin
19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Stone
16th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood
1840s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Leather, Oak
Late 19th Century Canadian Antique Gothic Furniture
Softwood
1770s French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
16th Century European Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Metal, Iron
Early 17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century Belgian Gothic Furniture
Bronze
Early 20th Century Gothic Furniture
Oak
20th Century English Gothic Furniture
Stone
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Gothic Furniture
Copper, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Gothic Furniture
Wood
1920s North American Vintage Gothic Furniture
Brass, Copper
1830s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Stone
1930s Spanish Vintage Gothic Furniture
Gold Leaf, Iron, Wrought Iron
19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Brass
Early 1600s Swiss Antique Gothic Furniture
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Iron
19th Century European Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
16th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Furniture
Sandstone
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Mirror, Giltwood
20th Century American Gothic Furniture
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Gothic Furniture
Oak
19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Bronze
Mid-18th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
20th Century American Gothic Furniture
Metal
19th Century British Antique Gothic Furniture
Canvas