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.
French Troubadour Marble Top Consoles, circa 1840
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A highly unusual and chic pair of circa 1840 French Troubadour 'Gothic' style console side tables having convex isosceles trapezoid or trapezium form rounded breakfront Carrara marbl...
Carrara Marble
Neo Gothic Wrought Iron & Marble Console Table with Crest, France, circa 1850
Located in Chatham, ON
Exceptional and rare antique Neo Gothic wrought iron console table with family crest and original Rouge Royal marble top - riveted construction throughout - completely hand made - de...
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Walnut Gothic Pedestal, Étagère End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French walnut Gothic Pedestal ~ étagère end table is an unusual specialty piece that doesn't come around very often! handcrafted from su...
Brass
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
Superb Burr Walnut Console Hall Table
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Top quality Victorian Gothic Revival hall table in burr walnut, having a carved gallery to the back, with central drawers in excellent overall condition. 34.5" high 24.5" wide 17" d...
Burl
Gothic Revival Console in The Manner Of Edward Welby Pugin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Gothic Revival Console perfect for any hallway.
Wood
English Gothic Revival Console/Serving Table with Fretwork Frieze
Located in Long Island City, NY
This unusual mid-19th century serving table is distinguished by a Gothic pierced fretwork frieze and similarly pierced corner brackets. The square-section legs end in block feet.
$4,843
Morris Butler’s Table
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A folding Butler’s table which is taken from an original found in a Dorset country house. Made in pine and age painted. This table has many uses ...
Pine
Early 20th Century Neo-Gothic Cabinet Console in Hand-Carved Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Particularly neo-Gothic cabinet console in hand-carved walnut and Walnut turned and applied with three convenient drawers. Measures cm: H 83 x W 97 x D 30.
Walnut
$45,322Sale Price|20% Off
Fabulous Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Gothic Console Tables
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of high curiosity Neo-Gothic console tables of architectural form. Ebony painted wood with painted glass insert and painted imitation marble top. Sicily, 19th century. Meas...
Wood
$1,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.5 in W 45.5 in D 17.5 in
Rare Lovely Lane Acclaim Walnut Hall Console Table, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Rare piece of Lane Acclaim dovetail top hall console table. This is the very hard to find console table in the Lane Acclaim series. This is the 1st one i have ever seen. Very nice...
Walnut
$2,348
H 24.41 in W 16.54 in D 11.42 in
19th Century Corner Shelf, in Solid Walnut Hand-Carved, Restored Wax Finished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
19th century corner shelf, in solid walnut hand-carved, restored and wax finished Measure in cm: H 62 x W 42 x D Ang. 29 x 29.
Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Wrought Iron Console with Marble Top
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Italian Rococo style wrought iron wall-mounting console with marble-top. The base is scrolled serpentine iron frame with voluted front support legs with tapered feet, fitted with a v...
Marble, Iron
Antique Mahogany Hall Console Lamp Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique mahogany hall console table. Suitable as console, hall or lamp table etc... Maesure 24W x 12 D x 22H.
Walnut
Modern Marble Top French Console
Located in Westwood, NJ
With an updated Neo Classic design, is crafted from Prima Vera in our Bistre finish that is complimented by a beautifully honed inset Crema Marfil marble stone top. It features an el...
Marble
White Marble Top Demilune Wall Console circa 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant White Marble Top Demilune Wall Mounted Console Table, American, circa 1940s. It is constructed of a white marble top with a wooden wall mou...
Marble, Metal
$5,468
H 32.49 in W 36.23 in D 18.12 in
Antique Fully Restored Gothic Pugin Style Brown Leather Studded Console Table
By Pugin
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this absolutely stunning one of a kind Gothic Pugin style hand studded brown leather console table with single drawer This...
Leather, Oak
19th Century English Etagere
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful mid 19th century English etagere with four shelves. Nicely turned legs resting on the original brass and white marble casters and beautiful patina and age. These ...
Wood
$15,586Sale Price|38% Off
H 30 in W 97 in D 24.5 in
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
19th Century English Etagere
Located in Nashville, TN
This beautiful etagere, or trolley, is perfect for your next dinner party! Four levels of shelves provide room for several courses, while the small wheels, which move effortlessly, a...
Wood
$8,250
H 33.5 in W 80.75 in D 19.5 in
Large 19th Century French Wrought Iron Console Table with White Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
This impressive French 19th century console table features a finely worked wrought iron base surmounted by a substantial white marble top. The elongated rectangular form, measuring o...
Marble, Wrought Iron
$10,800
H 36 in W 67.25 in D 21 in
Antique 19th Century French Wrought Iron Console Table with Original Marble Top.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th Century French Wrought Iron Console Table with Original Marble Top. France, Circa 1860-1880
Marble, Wrought Iron
Sold
H 41 in W 45.5 in D 11.25 in
Unique Continental Giltwood and Paint Decorated Marble Top Console Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Presenting a striking and unusual gilded Continental console table featuring a dramatic blend of Gothic architectural elements, elegant gilt accents, and a richly veined marble top. ...
Marble
19th Century English Gothic Revival Oak Demilune Console Table
Located in Norwich, GB
19th century Gothic Revival oak hall console table. English. Circa 1880. Delivery is INCLUDED in the price for all areas in MAINLAND England & Wales. The table has a demilune top w...
Oak
Sold
H 28 in W 40 in D 14 in
Antique Gothic Revival Carved Quarter Sawn Oak Paneled Console Table 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Gothic Revival console table offers quarter sawn oak paneled construction with carved stylized arches, 19th century Measures - 27"h x 40"w x 14"d
Oak
Sold
H 37 in W 48 in D 17 in
A Gothic Hand-Carved Oak Console Table, Hidden Frieze Drawer, English, ca. 1870
Located in Banner Elk, NC
A Gothic Revival Hand-Carved Oak Console Table, elaborately carved with Gothic tracery, the top with canted corners, with a central hidden 16-inch frieze drawer, on bobbin-turned leg...
Oak
19th Century Belgian Oak Bookcase from Chateau De Leignon
Located in Chicago, IL
A strong and handsome late 19th century Belgian Gothic Revival oak bookcase with paneled sides, two long shelves supported by scrolled brackets,...
Oak
Sold
H 32.75 in W 42 in D 19 in
19thc Gothic Revival Pitch Pine 'Lady Chapel' Church Alter Console Side Table
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A beautiful alter table made from solid pitch pine, nice colour and form. Anglo gothic form with arched end panels typical of a Lancet window design with...
Pine
Rare English Gothic Revival Console
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Unusual and gorgeous vintage Gothic Revival console table having rich dark walnut top and amazingly carved fretwork and arches on apron, front and sides.
Walnut
Limed Oak Two Tiered Console Table
Located in Malibu, CA
Two tiered vintage oak table with limed wax finish. Very sturdy construction. Bottom shelf is 8" from the floor. Beautiful scale with an open silhou...
Oak
Neo-Gothic Wooden and Marble Console Table, France, circa 1830
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful neo-Gothic style wooden console table. The veined marble top is underlined by a succession of broken molded arches evoking gothic architecture, and rests on six four-lobed ...
Marble
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H 33.08 in W 43.31 in D 13 in
Early 1900s Elegant Venetian Console, Ebonized Walnut, by Testolini Venice
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant Gothic console from the early 1900s, in ebonized walnut. Modern line furniture suitable for current settings, by Testolini Venice.
Walnut
Antique English Gothic Revival Console Table
Located in Peabody, MA
A finely detailed Gothic Revival console table in oak with two drawers, scalloped apron and bobbin turned legs joined by a chip carved stretcher. Extensive carving to the case, drawe...
Oak
Gothic Revival Console Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Gothic revival carved oak console table with bobbin turned legs, late 19th century. Height to top of back splash 36". Height to table top 30"
Oak