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.
Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
16th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Furniture
Gold
1860s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
Early 1900s Antique Gothic Furniture
Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood, Pine
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood, Pine
17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
1840s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Sterling Silver
1880s Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
Mid-17th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
Late 18th Century American Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood, Paint
Early 1800s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
20th Century English Gothic Furniture
Oak
19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
20th Century American Gothic Furniture
Metal
Early 20th Century European Gothic Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Gothic Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
16th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Cotton, Wool
19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
19th Century British Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century English Gothic Furniture
Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Gothic Furniture
Iron
1840s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Gothic Furniture
Fabric, Oak, Paint
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood
17th Century Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Bronze
19th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Walnut
1850s Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
1890s Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Stone, Limestone
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century American Gothic Furniture
Glass
19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
20th Century English Gothic Furniture
Hardwood
1890s American Antique Gothic Furniture
Bronze
16th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Furniture
Walnut
16th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Quartz, Marble, Ormolu
1960s European Vintage Gothic Furniture
Granite
Early 20th Century Gothic Furniture
Mirror, Oak
1970s English Vintage Gothic Furniture
Pottery
2010s American Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Terracotta