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.
Late Gothic wooden sculpture depicting the Descent from the Cross, 16th century
Located in Gorssel, GE
Late Gothic wooden sculpture depicting the Descent from the Cross, showing the lifeless body of Christ supported by Joseph of Arimathea. Carved in oak and dating to the 16th century....
Oak
Antique Wrought Iron Mirror with Ornate Patterning
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique ornately round wrought iron mirror. This impressive mirror is decorated with arched trefoils and twisted detailing, that would make an elegant showpiece in any space. Th...
Mirror
Arts and Crafts Oak Joint Stool, Occasional Table with Drawer
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Oak Joint Stool, Occasional Table with Drawer This a good Golden Oak Joint or Joined Stool with a carved frieze which is a drawer for storage This is a good solid s...
Oak
Cross of Caravaca 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Cross of caravaca XVII century. Very beautiful cross of caravaca made in bronze. 17th Century. Measurements: 15x6 cm. Good condition.
Bronze
$1,533Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Forged Wrought Iron Andirons, Gothic Style, French, 18th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of forged andirons were made in France in 18th century, in the gothic style. They have a very nice color of time. The decoration on the bottom with the star is very fine an...
Wrought Iron
French 16th and 19th Century Gothic Freestanding Oak Cabinet
Located in Troy, NY
French 16th and 19th Century Gothic Freestanding Oak Cabinet. Unique and rare cabinet with an open base, finished all around, so it could be freestanding in the room, the front panel...
Wrought Iron
Vintage Gothic Lions Head Sconce
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking vintage wall sconce is a masterful blend of Hollywood Regency glamour and Gothic Revival theatricality. The fixture is anchored by a commanding cast metal lion’s head, ...
Brass
Large Gothic Style Hanging Cradle Fire Basket
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very large and unusual Gothic style hanging cradle fire basket dating back to the mid-19th century. This unusual design sees a wrought and cast iron fire grate in the gothic manner...
Iron, Wrought Iron
Celtic Carved Oak Occasional Table, 19th Century Gothic Antique
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Celtic Carved Oak Occasional Table A charming Carved Oak Occasional Table, it has a carved border along the top edge with a carved apron to the front and more carving to the main f...
Oak
French Gothic Iron Wall Light, Antique Design, Circa 1900, Heavy Duty
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Superb French Gothic Iron Wall Light A very handsome Large Heavy French wall light, the light is set at a slight incline and would enhance the entrance ...
Iron
$1,995Sale Price|20% Off
Negretti and Zambra Aneroid Barometer, 19th Century
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th century Negretti & Zambra aneroid barometer. Large English oak, Gothic style barometer. Free shipping within the United States and Canada.
Heavy French Oak Coffer, Gothic Style, Panelled Design, 1800s
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Heavy French Panelled Oak Coffer The chest has 2 moulded panels on the front and 1 more on each side with a carrying handle This is a very heavy piece it is made from solid Oak The top of the box has a planked and moulded edge and it has a large lidded candle box inside This good rustic piece has been waxed and is in good sound condition for its age, it has blacksmith made hinges and handles The Coffer measures 56’’ wide...
Oak
Carved Oak Hall Seat with Stick Stands, Gothic Style, Mid-19th Century
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Carved oak hall seat, with 2 stick stands This is a carved oak hall stand, in the form of a small settle which has a roomy stick stand on each side a...
Oak
$2,960Sale Price|20% Off
Hand Carved Stone Vide poche Basin Jardinière Bowl Planter Vessel Sink Antiques
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand Carved Stone Vide poche Basin Jardinière bowl planter vessel sink Antiques . 17th C. Possibly earlier Gothic Container . A Water Trough Benitier in a ...
Stone, Limestone
19th Century Cast Iron Hob Grate in the Gothic Style
Located in London, GB
A 19th century cast iron hob grate in the Gothic style. The burning area with rosette pattern and cast spandrels below. Decorative wreath motif to back. English, 19th century. Width...
Iron
Gothic X Frame Carved Oak Chair, Arts and Crafts Style, Antique, 1880
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Gothic X Frame Carved Oak chair The chair has a very detailed carved and gilded frame with Lions faces on each side of the back. The chair is set on an X Frame wh...
Oak
18th Century Carved Dresser with Geometric Carvings
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
18th Century Carved Dresser with Geometric Carvings This is a superb piece of Period Furniture, the top back is carved with geometric panels with plate grooves in the shelves The ...
Walnut
Carved Oak Floor-Standing Pricket Candle Holder, Early 20th Century
Located in London, London
Carved Oak Floor-Standing Pricket Candle Holder, Early 20th Century An imposing oak floor-standing pricket candle holder, likely Continental, early 20th century. Hand-carved with a...
Oak
19th Century French Forged Iron Music Stand Lectern with Fleur-de-Lys Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring Gothic elegance to a study or music room with this ornate antique “Lutrin” or lectern. Crafted in France circa 1880, the double-sided music stand is forged from solid iron and ...
Wrought Iron
16th Century Corpus, Southern Netherlands
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
16th. Century Corpus Cristi from the Southern Netherlands, with the original polychrome. The refined sculpture is framed in an ebonized and gilded frame and mounted on red velvet.
Palmwood
A Victorian Antique Oak Exterior Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A Victorian antique oak exterior door crafted in the early 20th century. With a pleasing eight panel configuration, the door incorporates gothic styles. A unique pattern of wooden s...
Oak
Gothic Brass Jardiniere with Lions Mask Handles and Liner
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Gothic Brass Jardiniere with Lions Mask Handles and Liner This is a very old piece and it has its original lead liner The pot is oval and ...
Brass
Victorian Gothic Carved Oak Green Man Coal or Log Box
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Gothic carved oak green man coal or log box This is an unusual design, the Purdonium is carved in the Gothic Oak Style, with a geometric panel on the top and the handle on the fall front is carved with the face of the Green Man with a huge shell...
Oak
Reclaimed 18th Century Style Plank Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A good quality period style reclaimed plank door with decorative mouldings applied to the front. Though made in the 20th century, this door takes inspiratio...
Wrought Iron
19th Century Blacksmith Made Gothic Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Blacksmith Made Gothic wrought iron floor lamp This is a very unusual Gothic Wrought Iron Floor Lamp the stand is blacksmith made, it stands on 3 feet and takes a wax candle which sits in the centre sconce...
Iron
Blacksmith Made Iron Game Hanger, Kitchen Utensil or Pot Hanger
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Blacksmith made iron game hanger, kitchen utensil or pot hanger. A great piece with lots of Character, it is a large rectangular piece it is set wi...
Iron
Oak Country Dresser Decorated with Geometric Mouldings
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Oak Country Dresser Decorated with Geometric Mouldings This is a lovely early Victorian piece it is constructed in solid Oak including the panelled back boards, the dresser top has...
Oak
Vintage Original Mixed Media Sculpture Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking original mixed media sculpture is a masterclass in curiosity-inspired decor. Utilizing a repurposed vintage wooden box as its canvas, the artist has created a detailed ...
Wood
Bronze Gothic candlestick - Flemish/Dutch - Late 15th century
Located in Lommel, BE
A rare and elegant bronze candlestick from the Low Countries, dating to the late 15th century. The slender shaft is articulated by a series of characteristic knops (baluster rings),...
Bronze
Original Antique Illuminated Print of St Genevieve. C.1880
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of St Genevieve Illuminated Chromolithograph Published circa 1880 Unframed. Foxing to the margin Free shipping The measurement is the paper size
Paper
Antique French Neogothic Altar Torchère Candlestick Set w/ Jesus & Cross
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Neogothic Altar Torchère Candlestick Set w/ Jesus & Cross This set of antique French candle holders are decorated with im...
Brass
Green Man Carved Golden Oak Hall Table The table is made in solid Oak
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Green Man Carved Golden Oak Hall Table The table is made in solid Oak, the carved gallery at the back of the table has a fearsome mask of the Green Man in the centre, the table has ...
Oak
Iron and Marble Gueridon Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gothic style, hand forged iron gueridon table base with detached, double layered, Breccia marble top.
Marble, Iron
Large, Magnificent and Rare Gothic Revival Silver Plated Incense Burner
Located in London, GB
A magnificent and rare Gothic Revival, Byzantine influenced antique silver plated incense burner. The highly decorative bowl, set with many coloured glass cabochon and bearing the initials I H S a symbolic monogram of Christ, is suspended from a high domed crown on six sturdy chains. Beneath the bowl is a reversed crown terminating in a reversed ring...
Silver
An Early Victorian Carved Stone Fireplace In The Gothic Style
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian carved stone fireplace in the Gothic style. The arched frieze with carved spandrels featuring fruit and foliage. Heavily moul...
Stone
Chest, Leather, Wrought Iron, Textile, Wood, Spain, circa 1500
Located in Madrid, ES
Rectangular body casket with semicircular lid made of carved wood and covered with a worked leather that has been reinforced with a series of forged iron fittings, material in which ...
Wrought Iron, Other
Set of 9 Antique Gothic Encaustic Tiles by Minton & Co
By Minton
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of nine vibrant antique gothic encaustic tiles by Minton & Co (stamped), circa 1840- 1860. Each 6-inch tile is detailed with buff and red terracotta tones to create an ornate o...
Clay
St. Jerome Religious Painting, circa 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century painting of St. Jerome with halo and skull. A well painted canvas in original gilt frame generally in good condition. Some losses to the frame and small nic...
Canvas
$600Sale Price|24% Off
Gothic Pendant from the Magic Kingdom Collection
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This authentic Wrought Iron Gothic Lantern was originally made for a theme park in Anaheim Ca. The intricate forged iron lantern is composed of over 50 individual handmade parts. ...
Iron
19th Century Two-Piece Gothic Style Oak Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome 19th Century two-piece gothic style oak cabinet. Beautifully carved and finished grapevines along the top and arms of the piece. A warm smiling face carving above the top ...
Oak
Gothic Wrought Iron Floor Lamp, Blacksmith Made, 50\" Tall
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Blacksmith made Gothic wrought iron floor lamp This is a very unusual Gothic Wrought Iron Floor Lamp the Stand is blacksmith made, it stands on 4 feet and takes a 2” diameter wa...
Iron
17th Century Antique French Oak Trunk from the Gothic Period
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
A French 17th century large carved oak trunk. This trunk features a long rectangular shape body whereby the front panel has carved into it a Gothic style ornamentation in the form of...
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Gothic Carved Oak Column Display Pedestal
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French carved oak column display pedestal The pedestal is square in shape, the top has a 14” x 17” plinth so it is ideal to display a large ornament or similar The front and sid...
Oak
$7,538Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Oak Sculpture – 'The Grief of Mary' , circa 1500
Located in Basildon, GB
A Late 15th/Early 16th Century Oak Sculpture depicting ‘The Grief of Mary’, carved almost in the round with Mary wearing a head scarf, neckerchief and...
Oak
Petite Polished Cast Iron Fire Basket
Located in London, GB
A decorative cast iron fire grate. The legs with beading, foliage, and fruit throughout, surmounted by flamed finals. Plain iron back behind. Modern. Sizes: Width at front 555 mm...
Iron
Bronze Candlestick or Candle Holder, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Bronze candlestick. Century XVI. Polished bronze candlestick with a wide circular base from which arises a truncated cone axis opening into a smooth plat...
Bronze
Large English Stone Fireplace in the Gothic Manner
Located in London, GB
A large English stone fireplace in the Gothic manner. The arched frieze with carved spandrels, the jambs with moulding to inside edge. Finished with a light grey, rustic paint effect...
Stone
Highly decorated Italian vintage salad servers set
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Highly decorated Italian vintage salad servers set Lift every salad serving with this vintage Italian salad servers set. Highly decorated and ext...
Metal
An Oak Joint Coffin Stool, Occasional Table, Sewing Box
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
An Oak Joint coffin stool, occasional table, sewing box This a good Oak Joint or Joined Stool which has the added advantage of an opening top with a st...
Oak
Early Heavily Embossed Brass Box This is a large and heavy chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Early Heavily Embossed Brass Box This is a large and heavy chest is made in Brass with a wooden lining, the beaten brass is embossed with decorativ...
Brass
Large 19th Century Solid Bronze Gothic Lantern, Six Lights, Circular
Located in Stamford, CT
A 19th/Early 20th Century Solid Bronze Gothic Lantern, Six Lights. Circular Having fine bronze escutcheons This large and impressive lantern is ...
Bronze
Antique Gothic Revival Oscar Bach Style Figural Bronze & Onyx Console Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Gothic Revival Oscar Bach Style Figural Bronze & Onyx Paw Foot Demilune Conso...
Onyx, Bronze
Pair of Early 20th Century Forged Polished Iron Wall Torchere Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a powder room or an entry way with this elegant pair of antiques wall torcheres lights. Crafted in France, circa 1920, each narrow fixture made...
Iron
12th Century Italian Roman Marble Lion
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian Romanesque 12th century marble recumbent lion 12th century Italian roman marble lion with a stylized mane and tail wrapped around its body a...
Stone
19th Century Cross
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century cross. Nice XIX century cross in olive wood. Measures: 23x12 cm. In good condition. Good condition.
Bronze
Pair of Victorian gothic revival toast racks made by Garrard & Co in London 1879
By Robert & Sebastian Garrard & Co
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1879 by R & S Garrard & Co., this handsome, Victorian pair of Antique Sterling Silver Toast Racks, will hold 6 pieces of toast each, and are in the gothic rev...
Sterling Silver
Large Fixed Wrought Iron Fire Guard
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Fixed Wrought Iron Fire Guard The Frame of this sturdy Fireguard fixes to the wall and opens out to both sides from the centre The guard has a decorative wrought iron pattern...
Iron
$14,500 / set
Pair of Large Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Wall Sconces
Located in Troy, NY
Large, hand-forged wrought iron wall sconces, timeless, bold and stark appearance, exclusively designed by the Fortress, each sconce is individually hand-forged by local artisans; sm...
Iron
German Gothic Style Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th/20th Century Gothic style German fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The fireback is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
Iron
Original Antique Illuminated Print of St Thomas Becket. C.1880
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of St Thomas Becket Illuminated Chromolithograph Published circa 1880 Unframed. Free shipping The measurement is the paper size
Paper