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 20th Century American Gothic Furniture
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Oak
Early 1900s Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Gothic Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century English Gothic Furniture
Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Metal, Wrought Iron, Iron
Early 20th Century Gothic Furniture
Mirror, Oak
Early 20th Century European Gothic Furniture
Wood
1920s Vintage Gothic Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century American Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Furniture
Iron
Early 1900s Antique Gothic Furniture
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Early 1900s English Antique Gothic Furniture
Paper
Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century European Gothic Furniture
Brass
1910s American Vintage Gothic Furniture
Bronze, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Metal
Early 1900s Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 1900s Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
1920s Italian Vintage Gothic Furniture
Marble, Bronze
1920s French Vintage Gothic Furniture
Marble, Spelter
Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Furniture
Brass
Early 1900s Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Furniture
Brass
1910s American Vintage Gothic Furniture
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Iron
Early 1900s Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
Early 1900s Antique Gothic Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century Gothic Furniture
Oak
Early 1900s Antique Gothic Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century American Gothic Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Iron
1920s Vintage Gothic Furniture
Copper
Early 20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century Gothic Furniture
Brass
1920s English Vintage Gothic Furniture
Silver Plate
Early 1900s Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
1920s French Vintage Gothic Furniture
Crystal, Brass
Early 20th Century American Gothic Furniture
Enamel
Early 20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Iron
Early 1900s Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
1920s Vintage Gothic Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Gothic Furniture
Bronze
Early 1900s Italian Antique Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Gothic Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Gothic Furniture
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Gothic Furniture
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century European Gothic Furniture
Wood, Mirror
Early 20th Century American Gothic Furniture
Brass