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 20th Century European Gothic Furniture
Wood, Mirror
16th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Furniture
Bronze
1980s German Vintage Gothic Furniture
Metal
17th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Furniture
Bronze
Early 20th Century Spanish Gothic Furniture
Iron
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Furniture
Limestone
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood
18th Century European Antique Gothic Furniture
Mirror, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Gothic Furniture
Plaster
1960s Italian Vintage Gothic Furniture
Travertine, Marble, Brass, Bronze
17th Century Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Bronze
2010s American Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century European Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak, Paint
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood
17th Century European Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood
19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Brass
Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
15th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Gothic Furniture
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood
17th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
Early 18th Century European Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
19th Century American Antique Gothic Furniture
Bronze
16th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Metallic Thread
Late 19th Century American Antique Gothic Furniture
Glass, Oak
20th Century Spanish Gothic Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
17th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century Gothic Furniture
Iron
19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
17th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
1840s British Antique Gothic Furniture
Hardwood
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Gothic Furniture
Fabric, Oak, Paint
2010s American Gothic Furniture
Copper, Steel
Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
20th Century American Gothic Furniture
Glass, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Belgian Gothic Furniture
Bronze
17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
1950s French Vintage Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Furniture
Stone
Early 20th Century American Gothic Furniture
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Walnut
1950s French Vintage Gothic Furniture
Metal
19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood
19th Century British Antique Gothic Furniture
Walnut
16th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
17th Century European Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Furniture
Limestone
Late 17th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
Late 20th Century Gothic Furniture
19th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
Early 19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Pine
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Walnut
16th Century European Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
1950s French Vintage Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron