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.
19th Century British Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Furniture
Alabaster
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Gothic Furniture
Nickel
Early 20th Century Gothic Furniture
Stained Glass
1890s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Furniture
Limestone
Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Furniture
Bronze
2010s American Gothic Furniture
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
2010s American Gothic Furniture
Copper
1810s French Antique Gothic Furniture
Bronze
19th Century European Antique Gothic Furniture
Paper, Glass
Mid-20th Century Mexican Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
1950s European Vintage Gothic Furniture
Oak
1870s French Antique Gothic Furniture
Glass, Wood, Oak
15th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Gothic Furniture
Other
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Brass, Zinc
20th Century American Gothic Furniture
Brass
17th Century European Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood
1880s French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 1800s Antique Gothic Furniture
Brass
1990s American Gothic Furniture
Bronze
16th Century German Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Metal
Late 17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Bronze
Early 20th Century Gothic Furniture
Iron
19th Century American Antique Gothic Furniture
Bronze
16th Century German Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood, Giltwood
1940s American Vintage Gothic Furniture
Metal
Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Mahogany
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Bronze
1880s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Paper
18th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Early 1900s Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Brass, Bronze
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Antler
19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Stone
19th Century Unknown Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
1880s French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
1890s Dutch Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood
Late 19th Century Canadian Antique Gothic Furniture
Softwood
Early 20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Bronze
20th Century Gothic Furniture
Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Gothic Furniture
Iron
1940s French Vintage Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
16th Century Austrian Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Marble
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Walnut
Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
1920s American Vintage Gothic Furniture
Metal
Early 20th Century North American Gothic Furniture
Wood
19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood
17th Century Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Bronze
Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century European Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood, Pine
19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Giltwood





