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.
Late 20th Century Canadian Gothic Furniture
Paint, Paper
17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood
19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
20th Century Gothic Furniture
Stone, Bronze
18th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Stone
1880s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Paper
1880s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Paper
Early 20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Iron
16th Century Dutch Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Brass
20th Century Spanish Gothic Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
1950s French Vintage Gothic Furniture
Metal
Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
17th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
20th Century German Gothic Furniture
Iron
1880s French Antique Gothic Furniture
Bronze
1960s European Vintage Gothic Furniture
Granite
Early 20th Century Belgian Gothic Furniture
Brass, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood
Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Gothic Furniture
Silver
20th Century Spanish Gothic Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
20th Century Gothic Furniture
19th Century British Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
Mid-18th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Gothic Furniture
Sterling Silver
19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Iron
17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Unknown Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
1880s Antique Gothic Furniture
Pine
16th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century European Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak, Paint
Early 20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Furniture
Limestone
1930s American Vintage Gothic Furniture
Mahogany
16th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Furniture
Stone
Early 20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Wood, Oak
20th Century English Gothic Furniture
Hardwood
17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron, Iron
17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
15th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood
1920s American Vintage Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
1950s French Vintage Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Furniture
Mirror, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 18th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Metal, Brass
19th Century European Antique Gothic Furniture
Brass, Bronze
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Furniture
Brass
Mid-19th Century European Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood, Pine
Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
16th Century German Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
17th Century European Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Furniture
Carrara Marble, Marble





