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.
1950s French Vintage Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Iron
17th Century European Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
20th Century Spanish Gothic Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
1940s French Vintage Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
1930s American Vintage Gothic Furniture
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Pine
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Walnut
Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
1920s Vintage Gothic Furniture
Oak
20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Brass, Iron
17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Gothic Furniture
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Walnut
1950s French Vintage Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Furniture
Bronze, Brass
15th Century and Earlier German Antique Gothic Furniture
Poplar
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Furniture
Limestone
Early 19th Century British Antique Gothic Furniture
Beech
16th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Furniture
Iron
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Furniture
Alabaster
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Marble
Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Iron
19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Brass
16th Century European Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Brass, Bronze
1980s Vintage Gothic Furniture
Walnut
1930s American Vintage Gothic Furniture
Gesso, Wood
18th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century European Gothic Furniture
Porcelain
19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Furniture
Walnut
Early 20th Century European Gothic Furniture
Bronze
1880s French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
20th Century Spanish Gothic Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Early 17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
18th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
18th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 1900s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Leather, Hardwood
16th Century German Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Furniture
Stone
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Bronze
17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Gothic Furniture
Glass
16th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Metal, Iron
Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Furniture
Limestone