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. Gothic Revival furniture's characteristics include such decorative flourishes as pointed arches, floral details, finials, heraldic motifs and linenfold carving.
The movement was rooted in religious and social conservatism. Gothic Revival's 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 castles or cathedrals that inspired them, Gothic Revival chairs, bookcases and beds make 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 will declare that your home is indeed your castle.
A Gothic Revival style quarter sawn oak barley twist hall or centre table
Located in London, GB
A Gothic Revival style quarter sawn oak barley twist hall or centre table with carved florets to the blocks that join the H stretcher on squashed ball feet and wonderful wild figurin...
Oak
English Trestle End Center Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
An oak center table having a rectangular top with carved edge over elaborate tracery decorated trestle ends and a shaped center support panel. Inset brass castors on feet. Useful a...
Oak
19th Spanish Carved Gargoyles Walnut Renaissance Library / Writing or Desk Table
Located in Miami, FL
In grand, gothic style, this Spanish library / writing table has a deeply carved edge and this is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg, as the carving never really stops. It goes o...
Walnut
19th Spanish Carved Walnut Renaissance Center or Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
In grand, gothic style, this Spanish library / writing table has a deeply carved edge and this is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg, as the carving never really stops. It goes o...
Walnut
$15,600Sale Price|38% Off
Large Scale Victorian Ecclesiastical Gothic Revival Table in the Manner of Pugin
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A superb 19th century Gothic Revival centre table in the manner of A.W.N Pugin (unattributed). Would make a wonderful serving table or large console table. Narrow form make this piec...
Other
Maple & Co. a Gothic Revival Oak Leather Top Writing Table on Decorative Castors
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
Maple & Co. a fine quality Gothic Revival oak leather top writing or centre table with two side drawers, both retaining the original brass handles and escutcheons, the top supported ...
Oak
19th Century French Gothic Revival Library Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Gothic Revival Library Table was fashioned from thick planks and beams of solid maple to literally last for centuries!...
Maple
$3,558Sale Price|32% Off
Substantial Gothic Oak Alter Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Substantial oak alter / hall table, of architectural form with very large rectangular top, above pierced Gothic freeze raised on trestle legs united by carved trefoil stretcher. Dimensions: Height 36...
Oak
19th Century Gothic Revival Center Table in the Manner of Pugin
Located in Troy, NY
19th Century Gothic Revival Table in the Manner of Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin (1812-1852). Unusual center table, the rectangular multi-board top above a carved frieze featuring f...
Oak
Oak 19th Century Gothic Revival English Marble Topped Centre or Library Table
Located in Hudson, NY
This finely made table in the Gothic Revival taste comes from England, circa 1875. All things Gothic have had a steady love affair by the English and have enjoyed several revival periods. The best was in the second and third quarters of the 19th century which is when this table was made. Constructed of walnut the table is designed to feel monumental without being of that scale. Set on four Quatrefoil column legs that rise to a shaped pierced arch that is centered on each side by a shield. The finish is old and excellent in color and sheen. The marble top is shaped with rounded corners has a simple ogee edge and is a nice soft green. The profile of the table allows it to be used as a freestanding library...
Marble
Late 19th Century Neo-Gothic Mahogany Table
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany Neo-Gothic center table with sharp downward carvings and stem base with four extruding stands. Circa 1830.
Mahogany
$976Sale Price|30% Off
Chippendale Style Crotch Mahogany Low Center Table or Coffee Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Chippendale Style Crotch Mahogany Low Center Table, Side table or coffee/ cocktail table for smaller areas. Measures 26" in width, 25" in depth and stands 18" tall.
Mahogany
Fine Antique Gothic Revival Hand Carved Lions Head Rent Centre Occasional Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Antique Gothic Revival Rent table with hand carved Lions heads A very good looking well made and d...
Oak
Spanish Baroque Walnut Desk Table, Late 17th Century
Located in CH
Spanish Baroque Walnut Desk Table Castilla (Madrid), Late 17th Century A Spanish Baroque desk table from Castilla (Madrid), dating to the late 17...
Walnut
Spanish Renaissance Carved Wooden Desk, Late 19th Century
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Striking Spanish Renaissance–style desk, crafted in solid wood and richly carved, dating to the late 19th–early 20th century. The desk features a strong, architectural form with dee...
Wrought Iron
Antique English Regency Leather-Topped Center Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
For restoration. A handsome antique pedestal table showcasing a wide circular table top with a cream embossed leather center. The apron is fitted all around with drawers sporting fin...
Metal, Brass
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Pedestal Center Table
Located in Astoria, NY
French 19th Century Renaissance Revival pedestal table sourced in Provence. The table features an original carved walnut base dating to the 19th century, raised on four scrolling leg...
Maple, Walnut
English Regency style Round Center Table
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency style (late 20th Century) mahogany round center table with black inlay on the top and a carved pedestal base ending with three brass sabots with casters
Brass
$3,763
H 29.14 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
LOVELY ANTIQUE LATE VICTORIAN GOTHIC REVIVAL BARLEY TWiST LEG HALL TABLE OR DESK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand carved Gothic Revival Victorian Oak hall table with two large drawers Please note the de...
Oak
English Regency Style Maple Center Table
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency style (mid-19th Century) octagonal maple pedestal base center table with two drawers and resting on a pedestal base with 4 legs. (stamped: BLAIN & SON/ LIVERPOOL)
Maple
$2,850
H 28.5 in Dm 35 in
Antique English OVAL Side Center Table BARLEY TWIST Tiger Oak Jacobean c1920
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English OVAL Side Center Table BARLEY TWIST Tiger Oak Jacobean c1920. Direct from England, another fabulous antique British side or center table, with superb design and a st...
Oak
$1,795
H 28.5 in W 41.5 in D 23.5 in
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Hand Carved Walnut Center Table
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This Louis XVI style walnut writing table from the late 19th century features a hand carved element of a classic crossed torch and quiver with a crown of laurels. Its beveled top res...
Walnut
Regency Center Table, English 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
An elegant center or circular side table in honey-colored flame mahogany, with dished out top on a 3 leg base with carved paw feet, English circa 1840.
Mahogany
Antique Italian Carved Walnut Wood Table Console Desk
Located in Carimate, Como
A magnificent and impressive Italian antique walnut table with three full width shelves that can be opened from both sides with greatly carved and beveled top and beautiful carved tu...
Wood
Antique Oak Centre Table
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Oak Centre Table. A charming antique oak side table, center table with two plank top construction with a moulded edge. Simple moulded rails and plain stretchers with nicely turned le...
Oak
Swedish 19th Century Neo Gothic Centre Table
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Swedish 19th Century Neo gothic centre table. With a decorative column base and turned feet. Re-painted in soft black.
Wood
Swedish 19th Century Neo Gothic Centre Table
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Swedish 19th Century Neo gothic centre table. With a decorative column base and turned feet. Re-painted in soft black.
Wood
Rare 19th century continental carved mahogany center table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare and fantastic profusely carved mahogany table circa 1870. Simple mahogany top with canted corners but this table is all about the base. Carved devils to each frieze with swags...
Mahogany
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H 29.25 in W 35.38 in D 35.38 in
An Exceptional Arthur Brett Gothic Revival Burr Oak Inlay Carved Centre Table
By Arthur Brett
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A Gothic revival Oak Centre Table of exceptional quality by cabinet makers Arthur Brett. This handcrafted British made piece exudes opulence, the carved detailing is crisp and perfectly weighted. Made from solid oak, it boasts a burr oak inlay...
Oak
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H 28.75 in Dm 51.58 in
Antique Victorian Gothic Revival Hand Carved Recumbent Lion Library Centre Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, Victorian circa 1860 hand carved English oak centre table with recumbent lion legs A very good looking well made and d...
Oak
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H 27.5 in W 36.5 in D 24.25 in
Antique Gothic Revival Flame Mahogany & Marble Trestle Parlor Center Table c1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Gothic Revival parlor center table offers shaped marble top over flame mahogany trestle form base with skirt having drop finials and stylized tassel trim, c1870. Measures...
Marble
Rare 19th Century Continental Carved Mahogany Center Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare and fantastic profusely carved mahogany table circa 1870. Simple mahogany top with canted corners but this table is all about the base. Carved devils...
Mahogany
19th century Italian carved walnut center table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Italian carved walnut center table circa 1870. Profusely carved walnut table of the finest quality. This table could function...
Walnut
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H 31.5 in W 47.05 in D 30.91 in
19th Spanish Carved Walnut Renaissance Library / Writing or Desk Table
Located in Miami, FL
In grand, gothic style, this Spanish library / writing table has a deeply carved edge and this is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg, as the carving never really stops. It goes o...
Walnut
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H 30.5 in Dm 48 in
Antique Victorian Round Oak Gothic Revival Dining Table Figural Claw Foot Lion
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian Gothic Revival extendable dining table. Made of oak featuring round or oval form with carved lion and claw foot base. Includes one 12" leaf.
Oak
19th Century Gothic Revival Carved Gilt Wood Center Table
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very rare writing table/desk. Manner of Pugin ecclesiastical motif gothic style desk or library table, rectangular walnut top, gilt decorated skirt w...
Wood
19th Century Gothic Revival Center Table with Granite Top
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Gothic revival central table with granite top. Table frame in late Gothic style from the last third of the 19th century. Probably French. Rectangular frame made of solid walnut an...
Granite