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.
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
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
$15,802Sale 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
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
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
$3,604Sale 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
Gothic Revival Pitch Pine Trestle Table, English Late 19th Century
Located in Warminster, GB
A gothic revival pitch pine altar table with two-plank top raised on a trestle form base. English, late 19C. Stock ref. #3053 Well-suited four use as a breakfast table or desk. ...
Pine
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
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
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
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
Portuguese Baroque Style Rosewood Library Table or Center Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary Portuguese library writing table, center table, or escritorio crafted from radiant rosewood in the baroque taste. The table has a rectangular top with a decorative gadr...
Brass
$1,520Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.15 in W 67.33 in D 32.29 in
1920s-40s Japanese wabi sabi large low center table, display table or bench
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
* Shipping quote updated, July 6, 2026 New finds from an old elementary school in Ibaraki pref., Japan. This vintage low table - or bench, was manufactured circa 1920s to 40s (earl...
Cypress
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
Ralph Lauren Palladian Style Pedestal Center or Dining Table
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An elegant and rare signed round center or dining table crafted in the neoclassical Greco-Roman Palladian style designed in the late 20th century by Ralph Lauren. Known as the "Fulle...
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
19th century carved walnut marquetry center table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century carved walnut center table with inlay circa 1870. We are pleased to offer this stunning center table of generous proportions. Circular top with scalloped moulded edge....
Walnut
$2,175
H 29.5 in Dm 27 in
Antique French Octagon Sofa Table Carved Oak Barley Twist Louis XIII Renaissance
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique French Octagon Sofa Table Carved Oak Barley Twist Louis XIII Renaissance. Direct from France, a fabulous antique French octagon table, with impre...
Oak
$2,850
H 28.5 in Dm 35 in
Antique English OVAL Side Center Table BARLEY TWIST Tiger Oak Jacobean c1920
Located in Choudrant, 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
$28,950Sale Price|25% Off
H 32.25 in W 76 in D 43 in
Large French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Center Hall Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and large French 19th century Louis XVI style giltwood carved center hall table with marble top. The rectangular shaped top with r...
Marble
French Empire Mahogany Center Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Empire mahogany center table with gilt bronze mounts and Belgian black marble. Circa 1870. A fine addition to any home! 39w x 31.5h
Marble
$12,250
H 38.5 in W 43.25 in D 36 in
19th Century Victorian Gothic Revival Ecclesiastical Altar Table Attrib Pugin
Located in Forney, TX
A rare grand Victorian Gothic religious church altar attributed to A.W.N Pugin (1812-1852) Hand-crafted of solid pine in the first half of the 19th century, having a removable octagonal top over conforming architectural well-form pedestal base with heavy-duty braced open interior, arched molding...
Wood, Pine
19th Century Green Man Carved Oak Hall or Centre Table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century green man carved oak hall or centre table This is an intricately and very attractive piece, of Gothic carved oak furniture. The carvi...
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