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.
15th Century and Earlier Belgian Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
20th Century European Gothic Furniture
Leather, Oak
16th Century German Antique Gothic Furniture
Brass
1920s Vintage Gothic Furniture
Iron
Early 1900s Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
Early 1600s Swiss Antique Gothic Furniture
Walnut
1870s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Sterling Silver
1970s Vintage Gothic Furniture
Crystal, Silver
18th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
1910s American Vintage Gothic Furniture
Bronze, Enamel
15th Century and Earlier Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
1970s American Vintage Gothic Furniture
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Gothic Furniture
Oak
1880s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Paper
20th Century English Gothic Furniture
Pine
1890s French Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
1880s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Paper
1930s Vintage Gothic Furniture
Iron
20th Century Unknown Gothic Furniture
Brass
1880s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Paper
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Marble
16th Century Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood
16th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Furniture
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Furniture
1880s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Paper
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood, Pine
16th Century European Antique Gothic Furniture
Giltwood
1840s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Gothic Furniture
Metal
16th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Metal, Iron
17th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood
19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood, Fabric, Mahogany
18th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Brass, Wrought Iron
20th Century German Gothic Furniture
Iron
16th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
16th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
20th Century European Gothic Furniture
Leather, Oak
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Brass, Enamel
19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
20th Century English Gothic Furniture
Iron
20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Iron
1880s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Paper
20th Century Gothic Furniture
Iron
17th Century German Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
16th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood
Early 1900s Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood, Pine
19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Rock Crystal, Silver
20th Century Gothic Furniture
Oak
1880s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Paper
15th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
1880s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Paper
17th Century Dutch Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron





