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 1900s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Paper
Early 1900s Antique Gothic Furniture
Brass
Early 1900s Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Brass, Bronze
Early 1900s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Paper
Early 1900s Antique Gothic Furniture
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 1900s Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 1900s Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Velvet, Wood
Early 1900s Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
Early 1900s Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
Early 1900s Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
Early 1900s Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
Early 1900s Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 1900s Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 1900s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Leather, Hardwood
Early 1900s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Leather, Hardwood
Early 1900s Antique Gothic Furniture
Pine
Early 1900s Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 1900s European Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
Early 1900s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Silver
Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 1900s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Steel
1880s Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood
1960s American Vintage Gothic Furniture
Walnut
20th Century Gothic Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Gothic Furniture
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Gothic Furniture
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
1930s Mexican Vintage Gothic Furniture
Wood
2010s Italian Gothic Furniture
Metal
Early 20th Century Indian Gothic Furniture
Softwood
1860s Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Canvas, Paint
1920s Italian Vintage Gothic Furniture
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Canvas, Wood, Paint
1760s French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 1900s Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
Early 1900s Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
Early 1900s Scottish Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
Early 1900s Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
Early 1900s Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 1900s Antique Gothic Furniture
Fruitwood
Early 1900s Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Walnut
Early 1900s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Brass
Early 1900s German Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
Early 1900s British Antique Gothic Furniture
Pine
Early 1900s Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wood