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 English Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
1880s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Paper
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood, Pine
1940s French Vintage Gothic Furniture
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Gothic Furniture
Iron
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Bronze
16th Century Austrian Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
1930s Vintage Gothic Furniture
Iron
Late 20th Century Gothic Furniture
19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
16th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Furniture
Marble
1890s French Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
1870s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Clay
18th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
Early 18th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Copper
1870s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Brass, Zinc
19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
Early 1600s Swiss Antique Gothic Furniture
Walnut
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Stone, Marble
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
1950s American Vintage Gothic Furniture
Steel, Brass
16th Century German Antique Gothic Furniture
Brass
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Upholstery, Ebony, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
20th Century English Gothic Furniture
Iron
19th Century British Antique Gothic Furniture
Bronze
1970s Vintage Gothic Furniture
Crystal, Silver
19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Walnut
17th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Stone, Limestone
Late 20th Century American Gothic Furniture
Metal
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
16th Century European Antique Gothic Furniture
Giltwood
18th Century European Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
1950s European Vintage Gothic Furniture
Oak
Early 1900s Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary British Gothic Furniture
Giltwood
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Furniture
Stone
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Marble
17th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
Late 20th Century American Gothic Furniture
Metal
19th Century British Antique Gothic Furniture
Canvas
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
1890s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Sterling Silver
18th Century English Antique Gothic Furniture
Stone
1880s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Paper
18th Century French Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
16th Century Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Gothic Furniture
Iron
1840s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Gothic Furniture
Brass
1970s American Vintage Gothic Furniture
Ceramic





