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.
1910s American Vintage Gothic Furniture
Bronze, Enamel
1910s American Vintage Gothic Furniture
Bronze
1910s Austrian Vintage Gothic Furniture
Porcelain
Early 1900s Antique Gothic Furniture
Porcelain
19th Century Antique Gothic Furniture
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gothic Furniture
Metal
Early 20th Century American Gothic Furniture
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Gothic Furniture
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Gothic Furniture
Glass
1880s French Antique Gothic Furniture
Paper
Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Gothic Furniture
Paper
Early 20th Century American Gothic Furniture
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Gothic Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century American Gothic Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century American Gothic Furniture
Bronze
1910s Vintage Gothic Furniture
Wood
1910s Russian Vintage Gothic Furniture
Metal, Silver
1910s French Vintage Gothic Furniture
Copper, Wrought Iron
1910s French Vintage Gothic Furniture
Brass
1910s Scottish Vintage Gothic Furniture
Oak
1910s American Vintage Gothic Furniture
Iron
1910s French Vintage Gothic Furniture
Iron
1910s English Vintage Gothic Furniture
Copper
1910s American Vintage Gothic Furniture
Brass, Iron
1910s Vintage Gothic Furniture
Oak
1910s American Vintage Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
1910s English Vintage Gothic Furniture
Copper