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.
17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Gothic Furniture
Brass
Mid-20th Century Saint Pierre and Miquelon Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Mahogany
Late 17th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Metal
17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
18th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Steel
19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century Spanish Gothic Furniture
Iron
17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
18th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century German Gothic Furniture
Iron
19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Fabric
19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Steel
1860s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Elm
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Bronze
Late 20th Century Canadian Gothic Furniture
Paint, Paper
20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Iron
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Ormolu, Bronze
19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Stone
Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Stone
17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Furniture
Carrara Marble, Marble
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
20th Century German Gothic Furniture
Iron
17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century European Gothic Furniture
Bronze
1940s French Vintage Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
2010s American Gothic Furniture
Plaster
Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood
Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
18th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
1950s French Vintage Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
16th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Gothic Furniture
Nickel
Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
1950s French Vintage Gothic Furniture
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Clay
18th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
1950s American Vintage Gothic Furniture
Brass
Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Glass, Wood